KitchenAid KBFL25EVMS Refrigerator Doors and Drawer, Complete the Installation

Style 2

1.Create a service loop (minimum diameter of 2 ft [61 cm]) with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing.

2.Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place a compression nut and sleeve on the copper tubing.

3.Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly so that the tubing feeds straight into the port to avoid kinks.

4.Slide the compression nut over the sleeve and screw into the water valve inlet port.

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A. Plastic water tubing	C. Compression nut
B. Sleeve	D. Copper tubing

5.Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.

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A. Plastic water line	D. Copper tubing
B. Water valve inlet port	E. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut

6.Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

Complete the Installation

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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 the ice container.

Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer

Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove and Replace Handles

1.Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located on the side of each handle. See Graphics 1 and 2.

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

3.To replace the handles, reverse the directions.

Remove Doors and Hinges

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT:

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

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

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

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