Installation Instructions; Unpack The Refrigerator; Reduce Tipping Radius; Move The Refrigerator Into House - KitchenAid kblc36fts Installation Manual

Unpack the Refrigerator

WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not
completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the film covering until the refrigerator is in its
operating location.
All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
Keep the cardboard shipping piece or plywood under the
refrigerator until it is installed in the operating location.
1. Remove and save the literature package bag taped to the side
of the refrigerator and the parts bag behind the grille. Remove
the four brackets (two on each side) that attach the shipping
base to the refrigerator bottom.
NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until the
refrigerator is in its final location.
2. If necessary, reduce the tipping radius. See "Tipping Radius"
for ceiling height requirements or "Reduce Tipping Radius" for
step-by-step instructions. If you do not need to reduce the
tipping radius, proceed to "Move the Refrigerator into House."

Reduce Tipping Radius

(if required)
Before bringing the refrigerator into the home, be sure there is
adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright. See
"Tipping Radius" in the "Installation Requirements" section for
more information.
If you do not have adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator
upright, the tipping radius can be reduced by removing the top
grille and side trims (see the following chart).
Model Reduced Tipping Radius
88" (223.5 cm)
36
88¹⁄₂" (224.8 cm)
42
1. Grasp both ends of the top grille.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2. Push the top grille straight up; then pull straight out. Lay the
grille on a soft surface.
B
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim
3. Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the
refrigerator and remove the side trims.

Move the Refrigerator into House

WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not
completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
1. Place an appliance dolly under the left side of the refrigerator
as shown. Place the corner posts from the packing materials
over the trims and handles as appropriate to avoid damage.
Slowly tighten the strap.
NOTE: Pass the dolly strap under the handles.
36" (91.4 cm) Models
A B