KitchenAid TOP-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR manual RefrigeratorDoors, Remove Handle Architect Series

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

A	B	C	D	E F
A. Refrigerator water tubing				D. Coupling (provided)
B. Nut (provided)				E. Ferrule (purchased)
C. Bulb				F. Nut (purchased)

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

7.Flush the water system. See “Prepare the Water System.”

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Style 3

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

A

B

A.Bulb

B.Nut (provided)

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

7.Flush the water system. See “Prepare the Water System.”

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

RefrigeratorDoors

Standard Contour Architect® Series

Remove Handle (Architect® Series)

Graphics are included later in this section.

NOTE: These instructions are for the Architect® Series doors with curved handle only.

1.Using a ¹⁄₈" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located underneath each handle.

2.Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles.

Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)

IMPORTANT:

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

■Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the instructions are the same regardless of door style.

■If you have a standard or contour door and are also going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3.Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional on some models)

IMPORTANT:

■Architect® Series doors with curved handle are not reversible.

■If you want to reverse your standard or contour doors so they open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

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