KitchenAid 2209478 manual Before you Start, Product dimensions, Front view Side view, Top view

Important:

•Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.

•Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

•Save these Installation Instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use.

Before you

start...

Important:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is your responsibility to:

•Comply with installation specifications and dimensions.

•Properly install refrigerator.

•Remove any moldings or decorative panels that prevent the refrigerator from being serviced.

•Make sure that you have these materials necessary for proper installation:

1/4" (6 mm) copper tubing with shutoff valve

1/4" (6 mm) compression fitting 6 – #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) wood screws (Longer screws may be

required.)

2 – 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) min. wood boards (See Page 4.)

•Assure that floor will support refrigerator weight (more than 600 lb/272 kg), door panels, and contents.

•Provide a properly grounded electrical outlet.

•Assure that location will permit appliance doors to open 110° minimum.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

Product dimensions

Front view

A

Side view

C

D

G

B

See

Note.

F

5 ft. (1.5 m)

water line

tubing

coiled and

taped to

back

E

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator until it is

Panel models only:

The “B” dimension can be increased or decreased 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) by using Grille Kits available from your dealer.

To increase: use “84-inch” Grille Kit No. 4378788 (Silver Trim) or 4378789 (White Trim).

To decrease: use “83-inch” Grille Kit No. 4378786 (Silver Trim) or 4378787 (White Trim).

Top view

H

I

installed in the operating position.

Note: If you are using a reverse osmosis water filtering system, it is recommended that the refrigerator’s water filter be removed and the cap be replaced in the grille. (See Use and Care Guide.)

*Dimensions shown are for leg levelers extended 1/8" (3 mm) below rollers. For levelers fully extended 1-1/4" (32 mm) below rollers, add 1-1/8" (29 mm) to this dimension.

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Panel models and wraparound metal door models

Dispenser and Non-Dispenser

	36" (91 cm)	42" (106 cm)	48" (122 cm)
A	36" (91 cm)	42" (106 cm)	48" (122 cm)
B Panel model	83-5/8" (212 cm)*	83-5/8" (212 cm)*	83-5/8" (212 cm)*
B modelWraparound metal	83-1/8" (211 cm)	83-1/8" (211 cm)	83-1/8" (211 cm)
C	25-1/8" (64 cm)	25-1/8" (64 cm)	25-1/8" (64 cm)
D	23-1/2" (60 cm)	23-1/2" (60 cm)	23-1/2" (60 cm)
E	3-1/2" (9 cm)*	3-1/2" (9 cm)*	3-1/2" (9 cm)*
F	83-1/8" (211 cm)*	83-1/8" (211 cm)*	83-1/8" (211 cm)*
G	24" (61 cm)	24" (61 cm)	24" (61 cm)
H	35" (89 cm)	41" (104 cm)	47" (119 cm)
I	25" (63.5 cm)	25" (63.5 cm)	25" (63.5 cm)