Par! No. 2000494 Rev. A 36” Built-h Refrigerator IMPORTANT: Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the Homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference. Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use. Save Installation IMPORTANT= Read and save these instructions.
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. l The built-in refrigeralor weighs over 400 pounds. The floor must be sturdy enough to support this weight plus the additional weight of door panels, food and ice. l Grounded electrical outlet is required. See Electrical requirements.
Dimensions for built-in area Personal Injury/Property Damage Hazard Unit is top-heavy and may tip forward when the doors are opened. . A solid soffit or 2” wood block is required above the refrigerator to prevent tipping during use. If solid soffit is more than 1 inch above refrigerator, a wood bloc1 must be installed on the wall no more than i/4 inch above the refrigerator cover. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.
Product dimensions Levelers extended -See top of housing lo lop of grille 118” min. - with 7- 112” grille l-1/8” max. -with 8-112” grille page I- - l/8” below rollers See oaae 6.
Custom door panels, handle inserts and top grille panels Door and top grille panels: Dimensions shown are with routed edges. Routing is required if panels are more than l/4” thick. Refrigerator Freezer door panels Panel routing for door and top grille panels. door’panel -19-l/4”- * 3-l/4’ 1 -I -T 5116”min. *l/4” max. min.
Side panel I requirements t +I- 1~ tolerance c P-36" J -35-5116" -!-3Y-; I c-714" 5/32"-b 23-118” depth protruding door installation I + 1116” 23-718” depth flush door inslallation +19132” I -- I - . A . t rl doors/ t side trim Side trim Refrigerator when 25” depth is available. If less than 25” depth is available, go to step 3. If side panel is not inserted into side trim, drill six equally-spaced holes in each side trim. ” ” 1.
Electrical requirements Water supply requirements 3. Ground electric drill or use a hand Use only l/4” copper tubing for water line. l l . Electrical Shock Hazard Improper connectlon of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service techniclan If you are In doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.
Product support Anti-tip wood block(s) A solid soffit or a wood block is required to prevent the refrigerator from tipping forward after tt is installed. Block(s) must extend to fully cover width of cover. Determine what height the refrigerator will be when it is installed to fit opening. Determine the height to the top of the cover at the final installed height you plan to use. Important: Block(s) must extend et least 2” over cover.
Now start... D-l Remove top grille assembly . package, literature package and parts bag taped to the refrigerator door and save. Product Damage Do Not lower refrigerator against shipping base when removing the shipping base. Lowering the refrigerator against the shipping base could damage the components on the bottom of the refrigerator. l l Personal Injury Hazard Because of the weight and size of the built-in refrigerator, two or more people are needed to move and safely install it.
I _--EIF Remove tape from Move refrigerator close to final position. Remove n cardboard or plywood from (5 under refrigerator. Plug electrical cord into the grounded outlet. Use the screw from the parts package to install the plug retainer. Move the refrigerator evenly and straight into the opening. Check that the water line will not be kinked. Check that slack in the electrical cord hangs freely behind refrigerator or is placed on top of refrigerator nex: to cover.
El ‘El . (111 Remove two nuts from one end of the top panel n frame. Remove end piece. Slide decorative panel into panel frame. Replace end piece using nuts. Put shelves and bins into the refrigerator and . freezer compartments. Remove protective film from door frame. Personal Injury Hazard Reinstall set screws after door swing Is set. Fallure to do so could result In personal Injury. 11 Check that doors can open freely. If not, the door stops or hinges can be adjusted.
If built-in refrigerator does not operate... Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or house fuse blown. Check that power supply cord is plugged into wall receptacle. A more detailed troubleshooting checklist is provided in the Use and Care Guide. Part No. 2000494 Rev. A 0 1992 KitchenAid If you need assistance... How to arrange for service...