Location Requirements - KitchenAid KBLC36FKB01 Installation Manual

Location Preparation:
1. Wall studs must be located on rear wall 80 in. to 90 in.
(203 - 229 cm) above floor.
NOTE: The solid soffit must be within 1 in. (2.5 cm) maximum
above the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is higher than
1 in. (2.5 cm) or one is not available, then the refrigerator
must be braced to prevent tipping during use. See the "Install
Anti-Tip Boards" section.
2. Grounded electrical outlet should be placed in the top
shaded area, 4 in. (10.2 cm) from the right side of the
cabinets or end panel (see the "Electrical Requirements"
section).
3. The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on
either side of the refrigerator. The right-hand side is
recommended. The access hole through the right cabinet
must be within in. (12.7 mm) of rear wall.
4. A in. (12.7 mm) hole for plumbing should be within the
bottom shaded area (see the "Water System Connection"
section). Water line can be through floor or wall. If the
recommended water line location is used, no additional
plumbing needs to be purchased.
1 80" - 90"
(203-229 cm)
83 1 / " (211.5 cm) min.
4
84 3 / " (215 cm) max.
4
to bottom of solid soffit.
(see chart following)
3" (7.6 cm)
(28 cm)
23 1 / "
2
(60 cm) min.
1. Stud location
2. Grounded electrical outlet location
3. Recommended water shutoff valve location
4. Plumbing hole and water line location (wall or floor)
6
4"
(10.2 cm)
77"
(196 cm)
A
Width
6"
(15.2 cm)
11"
6"
6"
(15.2 cm)
(15.2 cm)
Width of Opening:
Model
36 in. (91.4 cm)
42 in. (106.7 cm)
48 in. (121.9 cm)

Location Requirements

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
2
NOTES:
Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other
heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
Floor must support refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs.
(272 kg), door panels and contents.
Ceiling height must allow for side or front tipping radius (see
the "Tipping Radius" section).
Location should permit doors to open fully (see the "Door
Swing Dimensions" section).
3
4
Width A (as shown above)
35 in. (90.2 cm)
41 in. (105.4 cm)
47 in. (120.7 cm)
WARNING
Explosion Hazard