IMPORTANT: KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of molding or decorative panels that would prevent the refrigerator from being serviced.
1.For the inside side trim piece, slide the front edge of the routed side panel into the trim piece.
2.Nail the rear edge of the panel to the support board.
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A. Support board
B. Side trim piece
Install Base Grille
There are two pieces to the base grille to allow for a custom fit: the base grille itself and the skirt. The skirt can be added to the base grille in order to extend it all the way to the floor.
1.Open the refrigerator door and measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator cabinet to the floor.
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A.Floor
B.Refrigerator cabinet bottom
C.Distance to be measured
2.Measure this same distance from the top of the base grille to the closest “V” groove on the skirt. Use a knife to score down the “V” groove and break the skirt at the score line.
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A. Grille and skirt assembly
B. Measured distance from above in Step 2
C. Score “V” groove
3.Slide the skirt onto the base grille.
4.Then attach the base grille to the cabinet with the two screws provided.
Water System Preparation
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1.Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting up the wire shutoff arm as shown.
NOTES:
■If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position.
■Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
2.Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lowering the wire shutoff arm as shown. Please refer to the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” section in the Use & Care Guide for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.
■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
■Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
Complete Installation
1.Turn the water supply line valve to the “Open” position.
2.Turn the refrigerator switch to the ON position. See “Power On/Off Switch” in the Use & Care Guide for instructions. Wait a few minutes. Check the water line connections for leaks.
3.Remove all boxes, parts packages and packing materials from the interior of the refrigerator. See the “Cleaning” section in the Use & Care Guide for instructions. Remove the protective film and cardboard from the grille and doors or door frame, depending on your model.
4.Install the shelves and bins in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
5.The controls are preset at the factory to the midpoint setting. Check to be sure that the compressor is operating properly and that all the lights are working.
6.If construction will continue after the refrigerator has been installed, set the controls to OFF.
To get the most efficient use from your new
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