I(ttchenAiid” Part No. 2000495 Rev. A 42” Built-In 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 = x IMPORTANTk 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. The built-in refrtgerator weighs over 500 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.
Dimensions for built-in 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 block must be installed on the wall not more than i/4 inch above the refrigerator cover. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.
-. Product I- dimensions Levelers extended l/8” below rollers 24 7/V’- - top of housing to lop of grille 118” min. -with 7-l/2” grille l-1/8” max. -with 8-l/2” grille See page 6. 23-118” - I .
Custom door panels, handle inserts and top grille panels Door and top gn’lle panels: Dimensions shown are with routed edges. Routing is required if panels are more than l/4” thick. Freezer Refrigerator door panels c--- panel routing and lop grille door panel for door panels. 1 22-3/4”- -D ä l/4” max. t 5116”min. 7 I Handle min.
-. Product dimensions +/- I/W tolerance - 42” +- l/4” 5/32”+ protruding inslallalion door 23-7/&T’ depth flush door inslallalion 19132” 4 side trim doors Side trim Refrigerator when 25” depth is available. If less than 25” depth is available, go to step 3. spacers 1. Attach three spacers from the miscellaneous parts bag to the top, middle and bottom of each side of the refrigerator. Spacers are required for ventilation.
Water supply requirements Electrical requirements 3. Ground electric drill or use a hand drill. Drill-a 3/16” hole in vertical cold water line. Attach a saddle valve to the water line with a clamp in an easily accessible location. Inset-l a washer between clamp and line. Check that inlet end is solidly in the drill hole. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws evenly so washer makes a water-light connection. Do Not overtighten or copper tubing could be crushed.
Product support block(s) A solid soffit or a wood block is required to prevent the refrigerator from tipping forward after it is installed. Block(s) must be long enough 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. mImportant: Block(s) must extend at least 2” over cover.
Now start... 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. Floor Damage 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.
3-prong aroundina tvDe retainer Move refrigerator close to final position. Remove . cardboard or plywood from under refrigerator. Plug electrical cord inio 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 next to cover.
ml Check the water connections at the bottom ot the refrigerator again for leaking. Any leaking can cause refrigerator and floor damage. . set m-l Remove two nuts from one end ot the top panel n frame. Remove end piece. Slide decorative panel into panel frame. Replace end piece using nuts. Open both doors. Use two screws to attach bottom grille to cabinet. Personal injury Hazard Reinstall set screws otter door swing is set. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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. 2000495 Rev. A 0 1992 KilchenAid If you need assistance... How to arrange for service...
