KitchenAid Cabinet Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator manual Leveling Your Refrigerator, Base Grille

6.Replace the hinge side trims by inserting the notched end under the top trim first.

7.Tighten the two top trim screws.

To replace the base grille:

1.Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.

2.Place the lower clips in the openings in the metal panel.

3.Roll the grille up toward the refrigerator until it snaps into place.

1.Side Trims

2.Top Trim Screws

3.Door Panels

4.Filler Panels

Leveling Your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator has a front and rear roller at the base of the product on each side. All four rollers can be adjusted from the front of the product. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1.Check the installation location to be sure that you have the proper clearance for the refrigerator. (See the “Space Requirements” section.)

2.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3.Move the refrigerator into its final position.

4.Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to locate the leveling bolts at the left and right of the refrigerator base. If your refrigerator has a base grille, remove it (see “Base Grille” earlier in this section).

NOTE: The top bolt will adjust the rear of the refrigerator, and the bottom bolt will adjust the front of the refrigerator.

Base Grille

Style 1:

To remove the base grille:

1.Open the refrigerator and freezer doors 90°.

2.Remove screws from the base grille using a Phillips screwdriver.

Note: Do Not Remove Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.

To replace the base grille:

1.Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.

2.Position the base grille in front of the refrigerator and replace the screws.

Style 2:

To remove the base grille:

1.Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.

2.Grasp the grille with both hands.

3.Lift up and tilt the top of the grille toward you.

NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the grille.

1.Rear Leveling Bolt

2.Front Leveling Bolt

5.Use a ¹⁄₂ in. (12.70 mm) socket wrench to adjust the leveling bolts. Turn the leveling bolt to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling bolt to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling bolts to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Be careful not to unscrew the leveling bolts too much when lowering the refrigerator. The bolt head will start to come away from the refrigerator when in the lowest position. If the screw does come out of the rear roller bracket, the compartment access cover on the back of the refrigerator will have to be removed to reinstall the bolt.