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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.
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.
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.
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 built-in refrigerator,
read your Use & Care Guide. Keep Installation Instructions and
Use & Care Guide near the built-in refrigerator for easy reference.
A. Support board
B. Side trim piece
A. Floor
B. Refrigerator cabinet bottom
C. Distance to be measured
A. Grille and skirt assembly
B. Measured distance from above in Step 2
C. Score “V” groove
A
B
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B
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B