Part No. 2000491 Rev. A 36” Built-h Refrigerator IMPORTANT: Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the Homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference. Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use. ’ IMPORTANT’r. Read and save these instructions.
-. Parts supplied for installation: 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 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.
Dimensions for built-in area Personal Injury/Property Damage Hazard @Unit is topheavy and may tip fonnrard when the doors are opened. l A solid soffii or 2” wood block is required above the refrigerator to prevent tipping during use. 1If solid soffit is more than 1 inch above refrigerator, a wood block must be installed on the wall not more than l/4 inch above the refrigerator cover. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.
Product dimensions .- Levelers extended i/8” below rollers f-See \ \ lop of housing lo top of grille l/8” min. -with 7-112” grille 1-118” max. -with 8.112” grille page 6.4 i -See page 6.1 -7 Height dimensions when the minimum extension of levelers {l/8” below rollers) Is used to remove the weight from the rollers: 82-i/2@* reel :ed hei! I 83-W” height with 8-l/2” grille’ 83.1% height with a” grille 82.
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. Freezer Refrigerator ,- Panel routing and lop grille door panel for door panels. . + 114” max. 19-l/4”-- f! door panels 5/l 6”mln. 14.
Side panel requirements +/- I/W tolerance S/32”--+ tf 23-118” depth rotruding door Pnstallalioq 5 q I <> 23-7/W’ depth flush door installation 118” spacer thickness-) T <> 3-314” I -- I doors/ **pacers 4 I ” 1 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. side panel suppot nailer -t side irin Refrigerator vI I _I 132” Side trim when 25” depth is available.
Electrical requirements l l Electrical Shock Hazard Improper connectlon of the equipment-grounding conductor can result In a rlsk of electrical shock. Check wlth a qualified electrlcian or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance Is properly grounded. Do Not use an extension cord with this appilance. Such use may result in a fire, electrical shock, or other personal injury. A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC only, 15-or-20 ampere, fused, electrical supply is required.
Product support E2” block(s) A solid soffit or a wood block is required to prevent the refrigerator from tlpping forward after it Is Installed. Block(s) must extend IO 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 exten 6 at least 2” over cover.
Now start... Remove top grille assembly . package, literature package and parts bag taped to the refrigerator door and save. II Product Damage Do Not lower refrigerator against shipping base when removing the shipping base. Lowerlng the refrigerator agalnst the shlpplng 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.
\ 3-prong groundmg Plug side/ trim power supply cord Move refrigerator close to final position. Remove . cardboard or plywood from 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 rehigerator next to cover.
Open both doors. Use two screws to attach bottom grille to cabinet. El Remove two nuts from one end of the top panel 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. El I Move the ice maker arm into the down position. Set refrigerator and freezer compartment controls to the midpoint between “COLD” and “COLDEST”.
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. 2000491 Rev. A 0 1992 KitchenAid Canada, Inc. If vou need askistance... How to arrange for service...
