INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UnpackRefrigerator

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not completely installed.

Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is completely installed.

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure do so can result in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT:

Do not remove the protective film or cardboard from door or grille until the refrigerator is in its operating position.

All 4 leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.

Keep the cardboard shipping piece or plywood under the refrigerator until it is installed in the operating position.

1.Remove the 4 brackets (2 on each side) that attach the shipping base to the refrigerator bottom.

NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until the refrigerator is in its final position.

2.Place an appliance dolly under the freezer side of the refrigerator. Be sure to protect the side trims and handles. Place the corner posts from the packing materials over the trims and handles as appropriate. Carefully tighten the strap.

NOTE: Pass the dolly strap under the handles for the Architect® Series.

Reduce TippingRadius

(if required)

Before bringing the refrigerator into the home, be sure there is adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright. See “Tipping Radius” in the “Installation Requirements and Design Specifications” section for more information.

If you do not have adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright, the tipping radius can be reduced by removing the top grille and side trims (see the following chart).

Model Reduced Tipping Radius

3688" (223.5 cm)

4288¹⁄₂" (224.8 cm)

4889¹⁄₄" (226.7 cm)

Classic and Overlay Series

1.Grasp both ends of the top grille.

2.Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the grille on a soft surface.

BAB

A. Top grille

B. Cabinet side trim

3.Remove the 6 screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the refrigerator and remove the side trims.

4.Stand the refrigerator up. First, place the left bottom edge of the refrigerator on the floor, stand the refrigerator upright and then lower the right-hand side of the refrigerator to the floor.

5.Reassemble the trim and top grille after the dolly has been removed from the refrigerator.

Architect® Series

1.Grasp both ends of the louver panel. Push the louver panel straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the panel on a soft surface.

2.Grasp both ends of the top grille. Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the top grille on a soft surface.

BAB

3.Place pieces of the shipping carton on the floor when rolling the dolly and refrigerator into the house. Move the refrigerator close to the built-in opening.

C

A. Top grille

B. Cabinet side trim C. Louver panel

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Refrigerator specifications

The KitchenAid 338 Refrigerator, model 4KSRF42D, is an exemplary appliance that combines functionality with a sleek design, making it a prime choice for modern kitchens. This refrigerator offers an impressive blend of features, technologies, and characteristics that elevate food storage and preservation.

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The refrigerator is equipped with a sophisticated ice maker located in the freezer compartment. This feature means you always have a reliable supply of ice at hand for those hot summer days or entertaining guests. The easy-to-access water dispenser on the exterior front allows for instant hydration with filtered water.

In terms of digital technology, the KitchenAid 338 comes with an intuitive LCD display that allows users to easily monitor and adjust temperature settings in both compartments. Smart functionality ensures that users can even receive alerts to changes in temperature through mobile notifications, offering added convenience.

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