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Before you start...
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
400 pounds. The floor must be
sturdy enough to support this weight
plus the additional weight of door
panels, food and ice.
Grounded electrical outlet
is
required.
See Electrical
requirements.
Location
of the built-in refrigerator
must permit the doors to open to
at least 900.
Because of the weight and size of
the built-in refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move and
safely install it.
Dimensions
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 open
to at least a 900 angle.
NOTE:
It is the customer's
responsibility:
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To contact a qualified
electrical installer.
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To assure that electrical
installation
is adequate and in
conformance with National
Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA
#70-l 987 (or to latest) and
local codes and ordinances.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Special care must be taken
when drilling holes into the
wall of the house. Electrical
wires may be concealed
behind wall covering.
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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:
Phillips
screwdriver
stepladder
5/16"and
314" socket
wrench
set
and ratchet
knife
114" copper
tubing
tubing
cutter
appliance
doily
l/8" Alien wrench
adjustable
wrench
cardboard
or plywood
6, #6, or larger wood
screws
2, wood boards
-
32" long (See page
7 for specifications.)
1 - 316" open wrench
-
front leveler
3116" and 114"
drill bits
drill
screwdriver
level
bucket
shutoff
valve
stud locator
114" nut driver
Parts supplied for
installation:
top grille assembly
base grille
lube 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:
Acrylic
door panel kits
Three colors of acrylic door panel
kits are available from your
KitchenAid dealer:
White, Black
and Almond.
Each kit includes door
panels, top grille panels and handle
inserts.
Follow kit instructions
to install panels and inserts.
Kit Numbers
for Acrylic
Panels
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Custom
door panels,
handle
inserts
and top grille panels
See page 4 for custom panel
dimensions
and page 9, steps
9 -13 for installation.
Side panels
Check with your 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 5.
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