KitchenAid KBFO42FSX00 Installation Instructions Manual page 19

There are two pieces to the base grille to allow for a custom fit: the
base grille itself and the skirt. The skirt can be added to the base
grille in order to extend it all the way to the floor.
1. To see if the skirt is needed, place the base grille into position.
Do not attach the base grille to the appliance. Measure the
distance between the bottom of the base grille and the floor.
The gap must be a minimum of _/2"(1.27 cm) in order to add
the skirt.
NOTE: If the gap measures less than _A"(1.27 cm), skip
steps 3 and 4 of the instructions, and install the base grille
only.
2. Remove the protective film from the base grille.
3. Snap the skirt onto the base grille.
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Install the water filter and rotate it one-quarter turn to the right.
It may be hard to turn. The cap should be in the horizontal
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1. Turn the water supply line valve to the "Open" position.
2. Turn the refrigerator switch to the ON position. See "Power
On/Off Switch" in the Use & Care Guide for instructions. Wait
a few minutes. Check the water line connections for leaks.
3. Remove all boxes, parts packages and packing materials from
the interior of the refrigerator. See the "Cleaning" section in
the Use & Care Guide for instructions. Remove the protective
film and cardboard from the grille and doors or door frame,
depending on your model.
4. Install the shelves and bins in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
5. The controls are preset at the factory to the midpoint setting.
Check to be sure that the compressor is operating properly
and that all the lights are working.
6. If construction will continue after the refrigerator has been
installed, set the controls to OFR
To get the most efficient use from your new built-in refrigerator,
read your Use & Care Guide. Keep Installation Instructions and
Use & Care Guide near the built-in refrigerator for easy reference.
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5.
A. Base grille
B. Skirt
Trim the skirt by scoring the proper "V" groove with a utility
knife. Break the skirt at the score line.
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A. "V" groove
Using the two screws, attach the base grille assembly to the
appliance as shown.
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A. Screws (2)
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure
that the water system is properly cleaned.
1. Turn off the ice maker. Slide the ice maker ON/OFF control,
located on the left-hand side of the ice bin, to the OFF (down)
position as shown.
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A. ON/OFF control
NOTES:
• If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the
base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the
horizontal position.
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
2. Turn on the ice maker. Slide the ice maker ON/OFF control,
located on the left-hand side of the ice bin, to the ON (up)
position. Please refer to "Ice Maker and Storage Bin" for
further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.
• Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
• Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
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