Marvel 6OHK Operation Manual

Installation
Operation
and
Maintenance
Instructions

Keg Dispenser

61HK (Marvel)
6OHK (Outdoor)

NOTE

CONTENTS

Unpacking your refrigerator....................

Removing interior packaging......................................

Warranty Registration.....................

Installing your refrigerator..............................................

Selecting the location..........................

Cabinet Clearances..................................

Outdoor installation........................

Leveling legs..............................

Electrical Connection .....................

Setting the temperature control.........

Using Your Refrigerator

Shelving ....................................................................

Tap equipment and assembly ...................................

CO2 Regulator
Adjusting Pressures

Drain kit ..............................

Care and Cleaning........................................................

Cleaning and maintaining dispensing system ...........

Tap cleaning kit .........................................................

Faucet cleaning ........................................................

Keg coupler cleaning ................................................

Cabinet ......................................................................

Interior .......................................................................

Care of unit ................................................................

Energy Saving Tips ......................................................

Dimensions For 61HK Solid Door..................................

Recommended Rough in Opening Dimensions
For Model 61HK Solid Door...

Dimensions for 6OHK-SS Solid Door............................

Recommended Rough in Opening Dimensions

For Model 6OHK-SS Solid Door..................................

Dimensions For Model 61HK Solid Overlay Door.........

Recommended Rough in Opening Dimensions
For Model 61HK Solid Overlay Door.
Dimensions For Model 6OHK-SSX Solid Door.
Full Overlay Panel Installation Instructions..

Troubleshooting Guide.........................

Obtaining Service.............................

Household Product Warranty................

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Important Safety Instructions

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Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide

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are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situa-

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tions that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care

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must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operat-

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WARNING-Hazards or unsafe practices with

high probability of personal injury or property / prod­uct damage.

CAUTION-Hazards or unsafe practices which could

result in personal injury or property or product damage.

NOTE-Important information to help assure a problem

free installation and operation.

Recognize Safety Sym-

bols, Words, and Labels.

is committed to building a quality product

in an environmentally friendly manner. Our processes are

tightly controlled and closely monitored. We have achieved

certications in ISO 9001 for quality assurance, ISO 14001

for environmental management, and OHSAS 18001 for oc-

cupational health and safety from Lloyd’s Register Quality

Assurance.

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UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Warranty Registration

It is important you send in your warranty registration card
immediately after taking delivery of your refrigerator.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use two or more people to move product.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Remove Interior Packaging

Your refrigerator has been packed for shipment with all
parts that could be damaged by movement securely fas­tened. Remove internal packing materials and any tape
holding internal components in place. The owners manual
is shipped inside the product in a plastic bag along with the
warranty registration card, and other accessory items.

Important

Keep your carton and packaging until your refrigerator has
been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condi­tion. If there is damage, the packaging will be needed as
proof of damage in transit. Afterwards please dispose of all
items responsibly in particular the plastic bags which can
be a suffocation hazard.

The following information will be required when registering
your unit.
Service Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Dealer’s name and address

The service number and serial number can be found on the
serial plate which is located inside the cabinet on the left

side near the top. See gure 1.

Figure 1

Note to Customer

This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly
inspected before leaving our plant. Responsibility for its
safe delivery was assumed by the retailer upon acceptance
of the shipment. Claims for loss or damage sustained in
transit must be made to the retailer.

DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO THE
MANUFACTURER - FILE THE CLAIM WITH THE RE-

TAILER.

If the unit was shipped or has been laying on its back for
any period of time allow the refrigerator to sit upright for a
period of at least 24 hours before plugging in. This will as­sure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator
in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.

Help Prevent Tragedies

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the

past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous

- even if they sit out for "just a few days".

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow

the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors or remove the drawers.

• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily

climb inside.

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INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Select Location

The proper location will ensure peak performance of your
appliance. We recommend a location where the unit will
be out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. To
assure your product performs to specications the recom­mended installation location temperature range is from 65

to 80°F (18 to 27°C) for built-in units and 65 to 90°F (18 to

32°C) for freestanding units.

Cabinet Clearance

Ventilation is required from the bottom front section of the
unit. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.
Adjacent cabinets and counter top can be installed around
the unit as long as the front grille remains unobstructed.

Outdoor Installation

Only the 6OHK model is suitable for outdoor installations.

Building codes may require a ground fault circuit interrupter
electrical receptacle to supply electrical power to the refrig­erator for outdoor applications. (See "Electrical Connec­tion").

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the unit

should be set so the unit is rmly positioned on the oor

and level from side to side and front to back. The overall

height of your Marvel refrigerator may be adjusted from

333⁄4" (85.7cm) with the leveling legs turned in, and up to

343⁄4" (88.3cm) with the leveling legs extended.

To adjust the leveling legs, place the refrigerator on a solid

surface and protect the oor beneath the legs to avoid

scratching the oor. With the assistance of another person,

lean the refrigerator back to access the front leveling legs.

Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by turn-

ing the legs. Repeat this process for the rear by tilting the

refrigerator forward using caution to prevent the door from

opening. On a level surface check the refrigerator for level-

ness and adjust accordingly.

The front grille screws may be loosened and the grille ad-

justed to the desired height. When adjustment is complete

tighten the two front grille screws. (See Figure 3).

Do not install in a location where the unit will be exposed
to direct sun exposure as this may result in unsatisfactory
performance.

Front Grille

Do not obstruct the front grille. The openings within the

front grille allow air to ow through the condenser heat ex­changer. Restrictions to this air ow will result in increased

energy usage and loss of cooling capacity. For this reason
it is important this area to not be obstructed and the grille
openings kept clean. AGA MARVEL does not recommend

the use of custom made grilles as air ow may be restricted

because of inadequate openings. (See Figure 2).

Front Grille,
keep this area
open.

Front Grille

Front
leveling legs

Figure 2

Rear
leveling
legs

Figure 3

Front grille screw

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NOTE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Do not use an extension cord with this ap­pliance. They can be hazardous and cause

decient operation.

• This unit should not, under any circumstances,

be installed to an un-grounded electrical supply.

• Do not remove the grounding prong from the
power cord.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not splash or spray water from a hose on

the appliance. Doing so may cause an electri­cal shock, which may result in severe injury or
death.

Electrical Connection

A grounded 115 volt, 15 amp dedicated circuit is required.
(A separate circuit serving only this appliance).

Setting the temperature control:

Initially set the cold control midway between the numbers
three (3) and four (4). After at least 2 hours adjust to the
temperature that suits you. The higher the number you
select, the cooler the temperature. (See gure 5). The tem­perature range of the refrigerator is from 33° to 52°F
(1° to 11°C).

Figure 5

Cold control
underneath door
in grille

This product is factory equipped with a power supply
cord that has a three-pronged, grounded plug. It must be
plugged into a mating grounding type polarized receptacle
located near the product. The product and receptacle
should be installed in accordance with the National Electri­cal Code and applicable local codes and ordinances (see
Figure 4). If the circuit does not have a grounding type
receptacle, it is the responsibility and obligation of the cus­tomer to provide the proper power supply.

Figure 4

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are prone to
nuisance tripping which will cause the unit to shut down.
GFCI’s are generally not used on circuits with power equip­ment that must run unattended for long periods of time, un­less required to meet local building codes and ordinances.

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Shelving

The unit is shipped with the (2) shelves taped in place in
the lower shelf position. Remove them from the refrigerator
and arrange them as follows when setting up your unit.

If you are using a quarter barrel of beer, you can add shelf
space for keeping your mugs chilled. The quarter barrel

must set on the oor, it cannot t on the shelf, see Figure 8.
Be sure the white oor plate is in the bottom of the interior

compartment before positioning the barrel.

Installed shelf
above barrel

Figure 6

If you are not serving beer on tap, your keg dispenser can
be used as a refrigerator by placing both shelves on the
mounting brackets as shown in Figure 7. Install the shelves

so the large (wider) ange is at the front.

Two shelves

Two shelves
installed

Quarter barrel

If you are using a half barrel (keg), place the two shelves
on each side of the keg dispenser on the two mounting

hooks for storage. (See Figure 9). Be sure the white oor

plate is in the bottom of the interior compartment before
positioning the barrel.

Figure 8

White oor plate

Stored shelf
One per side

Figure 7

Half barrel (keg)

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Figure 9

White oor plate

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

This beer dispensing unit will support one half (1⁄2) barrel
or one quarter (1⁄4) barrel. The double draft tower units can
support two sixth (1⁄6) barrels of beer. See chart below for
quantity of beer in each barrel size.

Barrel Sizes

1/6 barrel 1/4 Barrel 1/2 Barrel

Height

Diameter

235⁄16"

(59.2 cm)

91⁄4"

(23.5 cm)

1413⁄16"

(37.6 cm)

17"

(43.2 cm)

235⁄16"

(59.2 cm)

17" to 171⁄4"

(43.2 to 43.cm)

Gallons 5.23 7.75 15.5

#12oz.

Glasses

53 82 163

Table A

Keg Size

#of kegs per

5 pound CO2 Tank

5 gallon Corny 15 to 22

1/6 barrel 14 to 21
1/4 Barrel 10 to 14
1/2 Barrel 5 to 7

Table B

Tap Equipment and Assembly

Your dispensing kit includes the following parts:

Polished stainless steel tower with clear beer line (single
or double dispense)
Tower Gasket
Phillips oval head screws
Knob for Tower (Faucet Handle)
Keg coupler(s)

90° Elbow tting(s)

Black Rubber Washer(s)
CO2 regulator with red gas line(s) attached
Empty 5 pound CO2 tank
Plastic clamp(s)
Faucet wrench

13⁄8

23⁄4

(70mm)

Typical

(35mm)

Typical

11⁄2 (38mm) Diameter

Figure 10

11" to 12"

(27.9cm to 30.5cm)

25" (63.5cm)

Diameter
to suit

Tools required for installation:

Phillips screwdriver

Pliers
Adjustable wrench or a 11⁄8" open end wrench

CO2 can be dangerous. If it becomes difcult to
breathe and/or your head starts to ache, a high
concentration of carbon dioxide may be present.
Leave the area immediately.

• The CO2 tank must always be connected to the

regulator. Never connect the tank to the keg.

• The CO2 tank must be securely mounted in the
upright position. Secure it with the chain pro­vided.

• Never drop or throw the CO2 tank.

• Keep the CO2 tank away from heat.

• Ventilate the area after a CO2 leak.

Assembly procedure:

1. Remove shelving and packaged components from the
interior of the refrigerator before beginning the assem­bly process.

2. Take your empty 5 pound CO2 tank to your local gas

supply dealer to be lled. You can usually nd them in

your "yellow pages" under "Welding Supply" or "Fire
Protection". One 5 pound tank can process many kegs
(see table B) Your dealer should supply you with a

plastic washer every time the tank is lled.

3. Tower mounting (if you are installing the unit under a
counter skip to step 3). If you are mounting the tower

directly to the top of the refrigerator, rst remove the

four screws from the top of the refrigerator. Feed the
clear beer line through the tower gasket and the large
hole in the refrigerator top. Align the 4 holes in the
tower with the 4 holes in the refrigerator top and secure
the tower with the 4 screws removed previously. Skip to
step 4.

4. If you are installing your keg refrigerator under a
counter you will need to drill 5 holes in the counter top

to mount the tower. The rst hole is a 11⁄2" diameter

hole located at the center of the tower for the beer line,
locate approximately 11 to 12 inches from the back wall
(based on a standard counter top depth of 25"). Next
drill the 4 tower mounting holes per the dimensions
in Figure 10. The hole diameter is dependent on the
counter top material and if screw anchors are required.
The screws supplied are in the literature pack and are
a #10 x 1" type AB stainless steel screw. After the holes
are drilled and the keg refrigerator is in place under the
counter top feed the beer line through the tower gasket,

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Single Dispense Tower Kit

Connect to ,etc........

A A

Single

Dispense

Tower

Figure 11

Keg

Coupler

A

Double Dispense Tower Kit

Connect to ,etc........

A A

Double

Dispense

Tower

Figure 15

A

A

A

C

Figure 16

Keg

Couplers

C

C

Regulator

with red

airline

Figure 13

A

Figure 12

B

B

5 Pound

CO2 Tank

Figure 14

C

C

Figure 17

Regulator

with red

airlines

A

5 Pound

CO2 Tank
Figure 18

B

B

C

Figure 19

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Chain-The chain is fastened and taped
to the top of the interior liner. Untape
it and secure CO2 tank in place in the
back right corner.

Figure 20

the 11⁄2" hole in the counter top and the hole in the top
of the keg refrigerator. Mount the tower to the counter
top with the 4 screws provided.

5. Mount the regulator to the CO2 tank (connection )

B

use the new plastic washer you received from the gas
supply company. Note that the regulator has left hand
threads and has to be turned counterclockwise to
tighten. Tighten with the adjustable wrench or the 11⁄8"
open end wrench.

6. Place a black washer in the nut on the red air line and

screw the nut on the red air line to the tting on the keg

coupler (connection ).

C

7. Place a black washer into the stainless steel end tting
of the clear beer line from the tower and screw onto the

90° elbow on top of the keg coupler. (connection ).

A

8. Locate the CO2 tank in the corner of the refrigerator as
shown in Figure 20 and secure with the chain.

9. Hooking up the coupler to the keg. Verify the white
handle is in the up position as shown. Line up the dog
ears on the keg neck with the opening in the coupler.
Twist the coupler clockwise ↷ until it stops. Extend the
white handle and push down to lock.

Handle in up position

Dog ears on keg

Figure 21

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

CO2 Regulator

Your beer dispenser comes equipped with a 5 pound CO2
tank and a dual gauge regulator. The lower gauge should
be reading approximately 750 psi (52 bar) when the tank is

properly lled and the tank is not in the refrigerator (at room

temperature). The tank will read less when chilled. Use this
lower gauge as an indicator of how much CO2 you have left
in the tank.

The upper gauge reads the pressure being supplied to the
beer keg. Follow the procedure below to adjust the pres-

sure to 12 - 14 psi (0.8 to 1 bar) for lager beer or 9 - 12 psi

(0.6 to 0.8 bar) for ale's.

To adjust the pressure (Upper Gauge):

1. Close the shutoff valve at the bottom of the regulator.

2. Be sure the faucet handle is closed on the tower (see
Figure 24).

3. Loosen the lock nut by turning ↶ counterclockwise
using the 1⁄2" open end wrench until loose, this will allow
adjustment of the pressure adjustment screw.

4. Turn the adjustment screw ↷ clockwise to increase the
pressure or ↶ counterclockwise to decrease the pres­sure.

5. Open the shutoff valve on the bottom of the regula­tor. The gauge reading may drop but will return very
quickly.

6. Pull the ring on the keg coupler to allow the gas to ow
momentarily.

7. Make any ne adjustments if necessary with the adjust­ment screw.

8. Tighten the locknut with the 1⁄2" open end wrench by
turning clockwise ↷.

Figure 23

Ring on keg
coupler

Drip Tray (standard)

Place drip tray on top of cabinet in front of tower as shown
in Figure 24.

Push faucet handle back toward
tower to close the faucet

Lower Gauge

Pressure
Adjustment
Screw

Figure 22

Upper Gauge

Drip Tray

Lock Nut

shutoff valve
(closed posi­tion shown)

Figure 24

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DRAIN KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)

Drip Tray

Hole in Cabinet

Washer

Nut

Drain Hose

Bottle Cap

Figure 25

Drain Kit Installation: (See Figure 25)

1. Remove the cardboard box with the drip tray from in­side the cabinet and remove the parts from the box.

2. Remove the nut and washer from the drip tray.

3. Push the threaded stem of the drip tray through the
hole in the top of the cabinet and secure from inside
the cabinet with the washer and the hex nut. Do not
overtighten the nut.

4. Push one end of the drain hose over the end of the drip
tray stem.

5. Push the other end of the hose through the hole in the

center of the cap. This should be a snug t.

6. Screw the bottle onto the cap and place the bottle
inside the cabinet.

Bottle

Cleaning the Bottle:

When the bottle is full unscrew it from the cap and empty it.
The bottle can be cleaned with hot soapy water.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning and Maintaining Dispensing System

The dispensing system needs to be cleaned between us­age to prevent spoilage and/or foul taste in your beer.

Tap Cleaning Kit

This is an optional item (part number 42242373) Kit in-

cludes everything to quickly clean tap. Includes cleaning
solution, pump, mixing bottle, brush and wrench.

Faucet Cleaning

Turn off the gas supply with the shutoff valve under the
regulator (see Figure 22) and open the faucet to relieve
the pressure. To remove the faucet from the tower use the
spanner wrench provided. Place the pin on the wrench
into the hole on the faucet collar and turn clockwise ↷ to
remove the faucet. (See Figure 27).

Remove the knurled cap from the faucet body just below
the handle and pull the handle assembly from the faucet.
This will allow the shaft to be removed from the back of the
faucet, see Figure 26.

Place pin on
wrench into hole
in faucet collar.

After removing the
handle the shaft will
slide out the back of the
faucet

Figure 26

Soak all faucet parts in hot clear water or a solution of hot
water and a sanitizing solution. Do not use soap.

Reassemble faucet, assemble faucet to tower (be sure
faucet is in off position), and turn on gas valve.

Unscrew knurled
cap on faucet body
and remove handle
assembly

Keg Coupler Cleaning

Remove the keg coupler from the keg if necessary. Close
the gas valve below the regulator, remove both the red
gas line and clear beer line from the keg coupler using a
1" open end wrench or an adjustable wrench. Remove the

90°elbow from the top of the keg coupler, see Figure 28.

Soak all parts in hot water or a sanitizing solution. Dry all
parts and reassemble.

Figure 27

90° elbow

Figure 28

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CARE AND CLEANING AND ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Cabinet

The painted cabinet can be washed with either a mild soap
and water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water. NEVER
use abrasive scouring cleaners.

Interior

Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do
NOT use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or
undiluted detergent.

Care of Unit

1. Avoid leaning on the door, you may bend the door
hinges or tip the unit.

2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming or mop­ping near the front of the unit. Damage to the grille can
occur.

3. Periodically clean the interior of the unit as needed.

4. Periodically check and/or clean the front grille as
needed.

The following suggestions will minimize the
cost of operating your refrigeration appliance.

1. Do not install your appliance next to a hot appliance,
(cooker, dishwasher, etc.). heating air duct, or other
heat sources.

2. Install product out of direct sunlight.

3. Ensure the front grille vents at front of unit beneath
door are not obstructed and kept clean to allow ventila­tion for the refrigeration system to expel heat.

4. Plug your appliance into a dedicated power circuit. (Not
shared with other appliances).

5. When initially loading your new product, or whenever
large quantities of warm contents are placed within
refrigerated storage compartment, minimize door
openings for the next 12 hours to allow contents to pull
down to compartment set-point temperature.

6. Maintaining a relatively full storage compartment will
require less appliance run time than an empty compart­ment.

7. Ensure door closing is not obstructed by contents
stored in your appliance.

8. Allow hot items to reach room temperature before plac­ing in product.

9. Minimize door openings and duration of door openings.

10. Use the warmest temperature control set-point that
meets your personal preference and provides the
proper storage for your stored contents.

11. When on vacation or away from home for extended pe-

riods, set the appliance to warmest acceptable tem­ perature for the stored contents.

12. Set the control to the "off" position if cleaning the unit

requires the door to be open for an extended period of
time.

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1115⁄16"

(30.3cm)

DIMENSIONS FOR MODELS 61HK SOLID DOOR

47"

(119.4cm)

2511⁄16"

(65.2cm)

121⁄4"

(31.1cm)

333⁄4" to 343⁄4"

(85.7 to 88.3cm)

237⁄8"

(60.7cm)

3" to 4"

(7.6 to 10.2cm)

22"

(55.9cm)

241⁄16"

(61.1cm)

26"

(66.0cm)

11"

(27.9cm)

RECOMMENDED ROUGH IN OPENING DIMENSIONS, 61HK SOLID DOOR

** 34" to 35"

(86.4 to 88.9cm)

*24" (61 cm)

standard cabinet

depth

24" (61 cm)

Electrical Requirements: A grounded 115 volt,
15 amp dedicated circuit is required. A GFCI
receptacle may be required for outdoor units.

Power outlet can be located in the back wall
behind unit. Add 1" to depth for thickness of
plug, or recess outlet 1" into the wall. Power
outlet can also be installed in adjacent cabi­netry with a cutout for routing of power cord.
Follow all local building codes when installing
electrical and unit.
Product weight = 140 lbs. (63.6 kg.)

* Depth dimension may vary depending on
each individual installation.

** Minimum rough in opening required is to be
larger than the adjusted height of the cabinet.

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DIMENSIONS FOR MODELS 6OHK-SS SOLID DOOR

47"

(119.4cm)

267⁄16"

(67.2cm)

1115⁄16"

(30.3cm)

121⁄4"

(31.1cm)

333⁄4" to 343⁄4"

(85.7 to 88.3cm)

237⁄8"

(60.7cm)

3" to 4"

(7.6 to 10.2cm)

22"

(55.9cm)

245⁄16"

(61.8cm)

263⁄4"

(68.0cm)

11"

(27.9cm)

RECOMMENDED ROUGH IN OPENING DIMENSIONS, 6OHK-SS SOLID DOOR

** 34" to 35"

(86.4 to 88.9cm)

*24" (61 cm)

standard cabinet

depth

24" (61 cm)

Electrical Requirements: A grounded 115 volt,
15 amp dedicated circuit is required. A GFCI
receptacle may be required for outdoor units.

Power outlet can be located in the back wall
behind unit. Add 1" to depth for thickness of
plug, or recess outlet 1" into the wall. Power
outlet can also be installed in adjacent cabi­netry with a cutout for routing of power cord.
Follow all local building codes when installing
electrical and unit.
Product weight = 140 lbs. (63.6 kg.)

* Depth dimension may vary depending on
each individual installation.

** Minimum rough in opening required is to be
larger than the adjusted height of the cabinet.

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