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Proper installation
is your
responsibility.
Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation.
It is the responsibility
of
the installer to comply with the
installation specifications
provided.
The built-in refrigerator weighs over
600 pounds. The floor must be
sturdy enough to supporl this weight
plus the additional weight of door
panels, food and ice.
Grounded
electrical
outlet is
required.
See Electrical
requirements.
Location
of the bui!t-in refrigerator
must permit the doors to open to
at least 90".
Because of the weight and size of
the built-in refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move and
safely install it.
Dlmensions
that are shown must
be used. Given dimensions
provide
required 0" clearance.
One inch of space is required
between side of refrigerator and a
corner wall to allow the door to ooen
to at least a 90° angle.
Electrical
Shock Hazard
It is the customer%
responsibility:
- To contact a qualified
electrical
installer.
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To assure that the electrical
installation
is adequate and in
conformance
with National
Electrical
Code, ANSVNFPA 70-
latest edition, and all local
codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or other personal
injury.
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Special care must be taken
when drilling
holes into the
wall of the house. Electrical
wlres may be concealed
behind wall covering.
Personal
Injury Hazard
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Because of the weight and
size of the built-in
refrigerator,
two or more
people are needed to move
and safely install it.
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Most of the refrigerator's
weight
is at the top. Extra
care Is needed when
moving
the refrigerator
to
prevent tipping.
Failure to do so could
result in personal
injury
Floor Damage
Keep cardboard
shipping
piece
or plywood
under refrigerator
until it is installed
in operating
position.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to floor covering.
Important:
Observe all
governing
codes and
ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and
ordinances
could lead to
fire or electrical
shock
hazard.
Tools and
materials
needed
for installation:
Philllps
screwdriver
stepladder
5llC"and
3i4" socket-
wrench
set
and ratchet
knife
114" copper
tubing
tubing cutler
appliance
dolly
118" Allen wrench
adjustable
wrench
cardboard
or plywood
6, #El, or larger wood
screws
2, wood boards -
32" long (See page
7 for specificatiohs.)
1 - 316" open wrench
-
fronl leveler
3116" and 114"
drill bils
drill
screwdriver
level
buckel
shutoff
valve
slud locator
114" nut driver
Parts supplied
for
installation:
lop grille assembly
base grille
tube assembly
misc. parts bag
Ice-maker
bin assembly
Remove parts from packages.
Check that all parts were included.
Parts that must be
ordered
separately
or custom-made:
Door panel kits
Three colors of acrylic door panel
kits: White, Black and Almond, and
a stainless steel door panel kit are
available from your KitchenAid
dealer. Each kit includes door
panels and top grille panels. Follow
kit instructions
to install panels.
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Stainless
Steel
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Custom
door panels and
top grille panels
See page 5 for custom panel
dimensions
and pages 10 and
11,
Steps 9-12 for installation.
Side panels
Check with yc& builder or installer
to see if you need side panels
that match your kitchen cabinets.
Side panels must be custom-made.
Side panel dimensions
are given
on page 6.
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