Inset Installation Dimensions
1.Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back wall. Add ¹⁄₃₂" (0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel to fit into the trim.
2.If the panel is more than ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) thick, rout the front edge to allow the side panel to fit into the trim.
A 
Recessed Inset Installation Dimensions
1.Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to back wall.
2.Rout the front edge of the support board or attach a ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) board to hold the panel in the cabinet side trim.
A
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
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.
Tools needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
■ | Hand drill or electric drill | ■ | T27 Torx®† screwdriver |
| (properly grounded) | ■ | ¹¹⁄₃₂" nut driver |
| Drill bits | ||
■ | ■ | ³⁄₈" and ¹⁄₂" | |
| Adjustable wrenches (2) | ||
■ |
| wrenches | |
■ | Phillips screwdriver | ■ | ⁵⁄₃₂" Allen wrench |
■ | Small level | ■ | ⁵⁄₁₆" socket wrench |
■ | Appliance dolly | ■ | Tape measure |
Parts needed:
■#8 x 3" (7.6 cm) or longer wood screws (6)
■2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood board (1 or 2)
■Make custom or overlay panels or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See “Design Specifications.”
■If you are connecting the water line directly to copper tubing and not to a shutoff valve, you need a ferrule, a union, and a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) compression fitting.
Location Requirements
The refrigerator can be recessed in an opening between cabinets or installed at the end of a cabinet run using a side panel to enclose the refrigerator.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT:
■Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
■Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
■Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.
■Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See “Tipping Radius.”
■Location should permit door to open fully. See “Door Swing Dimensions.”
■Location must permit top grille removal. See “Opening Dimensions.”
Opening Dimensions
■ To avoid tipping during use, the solid soffit must be within 1" (2.5 cm) maximum above the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is higher than 1" (2.5 cm) or one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced.
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
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