Install Side Panel; Install Base Grille; Complete Installation - KitchenAid Refrigerator Installation Manual

3. Replace the door stop screw or screws in the bottom hinge
and tighten.
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A. 130°
B. 110° (Overlay series)
C. 90°

Install Side Panel

If the built-in area depth is 25" (63.5 cm) or more, the side panels
can be installed inside the side trim or attached to the outside of
the side trim.
IMPORTANT: KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or
addition of molding or decorative panels that would prevent the
refrigerator from being serviced.
1. For the inside side trim piece, slide the front edge of the
routed side panel into the trim piece.
2. Nail the rear edge of the panel to the support board.
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A. Support board
B. Side trim piece
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B C
B

Install Base Grille

There are 2 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. Open the refrigerator door and measure the distance from the
bottom of the refrigerator cabinet to the floor.
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A. Floor
B. Refrigerator cabinet bottom
C. Distance to be measured
2. Measure this same distance from the top of the base grille to
the closest "V" groove on the skirt. Use a knife to score down
the "V" groove and break the skirt at the score line.
A. Grille and skirt assembly
B. Measured distance from above in step 2
C. Score "V" groove
3. Slide the skirt onto the base grille.
4. Then attach the base grille to the cabinet with the 2 screws
provided.

Complete Installation

1. Turn the water supply line valve to the "Open" position.
2. Turn the refrigerator switch to the ON position. 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. Flush the water system before use. See the "Water System
Preparation" section in the Use & Care Guide.
7. If construction will continue after the refrigerator has been
installed, set the controls to OFF.
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.
B
C
A
B