Installation Instructions

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Level and Align Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: All four leveling legs must contact the oor to
support and stabilize the full weight of refrigerator. Rollers are for
moving refrigerator and not for permanent support.
After moving the refrigerator to its nal location:
1. Use a 5/16" (0.79 cm) socket driver to turn the leveling bolts
clockwise to extend the legs to the oor as shown. The rollers
should be off the oor.
2. Adjust the leveling legs to level and align the refrigerator from
left to right and front to back so that the refrigerator is level
and aligned with the cabinetry. The cabinetry surface must be
plumb for the ideal t of the refrigerator side trim.
3. Continue adjusting all of the leveling legs to raise the
refrigerator until the top is within at least 1" (2.54 cm) of the
top soft.
NOTE: If an anti-tip board has been used, adjust the leveling
legs until the top of the refrigerator is within 1/4" (0.64 cm) of
the bottom of the anti-tip board as shown. Do not crush the
compressor cover.
IMPORTANT: Adjust in small increments to keep from
damaging the cabinet trim and causing problems with the
door alignment or top grille t. To avoid damage to the cabinet
or leveling legs, do not apply more than 50 inch-pounds
(5.65 Nm) of torque to the leveling bolts. The leveling legs can
be extended to a maximum of 1¹⁄
4" (3.18 cm) below the rollers.
4. For Overlay models, additional adjustments may be needed
after the custom panels are installed.
Install Overlay Custom Panels
IMPORTANT:
■ Install the custom handles prior to installing the panels on
the refrigerator. For more information on KitchenAid custom
handle selection, refer to the KitchenAid Catalog, visit
www.kitchenaid.com, or call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada,
visit www.kitchenaid.ca, or call 1-800-807-6777.
■ Create custom door overlay panels according to the
specications in the “Overlay Series Custom Panels” section.
■ KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of
molding or decorative panels that would not allow access to
the refrigerator for service.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not
completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
A B
A
B
A. Rear leveling bolt
B. Front leveling bolt
BA
C
D
A. Center board 1/4" (6 mm) max. above refrigerator
B. Two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) boards
C. Attach to studs with six #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) screws
D. Compressor cover
1/4"
(6 mm)
max.
2"
(5 cm)