KitchenAid 2000-101 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Slide decorative panel into panel frame Replace end piece using nuts gt oe keyhole x bracket Check that top grille is aligned with top trim on cabinet Use six screws to tighten top grille frame to refrigerator Check that the power switch is in the ON position Attach top grille decorative panel assembly to the keyhole bracket on the frame and pull down to secure If the top grille decorative panel does not fit evenly within frame the keyhole bracket can be moved side to side by adjusting the bracket screws or the decorative panel bracket can be moved up or down by adjusting the decorator panel bracket nuts set screws A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Reinstall set screws after door swing is set Failure to do so could result in personal injury Check that doors can open freely If not the door stops or hinges can be adjusted To adjust horizontally Loosen set screw in top and bottom hinges with Allen wrench Determine the door swing desired Hold door in that position and tighten the set screws The doors have stops at 90 115 and 137 positions If the door stops cannot be adjusted to clear countertops the countertops may need to be mitered Consult your builder to adjust countertops To adjust vertically Loosen do not remove top and bottom hinge screws Lift door and bottom hinge to desired position Tighten bottom hinge screws and then top hinge screws2. grille panels Dimensions shown are with routed edges Routing is required if panels are more than 1 4 thick Panel routing for door Freezer door panels and top grille panels Le 14 114 Le 9 114 a max lt 3 1 4 min is ag A Door access panei Refrigerator door panel 5 1 T 70 7 16 70 7 16 Handle If custom door panels greater than 1 4 thick are used it may be necessary to route the handle side of panel a minimum of 3 1 4 inches in from the panel edge to provide a 2 minimum access to the door handle Either the full fength of the panel ora selected area s can be routed Check with your buiider Maximum weight Maximum weight of custom panel of custom panels is 50 pounds gt is 30 pounds Top grille panels CAUTION Pane for 8 1 2 top r 7 grille The weight of decorative panels MUST NOT exceed the weights specified for each panel Panels weighing more than the speci fied weights may cause product damage Panel for 8 top grille Panel for 7 1 2 top grille Maximum weight of custom panel is 10 pounds All dimensions 1 16 tolerance Note If a routed panel is used add 1 16 to all dimensions shown Page 5 Side panel requirements 1 8 tolerance 23 1 8 depth protruding door installation 23 7 8 depth flush door installation 50 35 516 _ _ _ _ _ gt 4 a 1 8 spacer thickness ma k Refrigerator
3. instructions could result in personal injury or property damage Width and depth of the built in area are determined by the type of installation The built in refrigerator can be installed with the doors flush with the wall with the doors protruding from the wall or with side panels enclosing refrigerator Select one method of installation and use the dimensions given for that method as shown Height of built in area can range from a minimum of 82 1 2 to 84 3 4 Optional top grilles may be required for enclosures less than 83 5 8 Height dimensions with optional top grilles are given on page 4 1 8 tolerance Dimensions for tipping product Front tipping radius Electrical outlet should be centered within shaded area 7 Grounded electrical outlet location Wall plumbing location Hole for plumbing can be cut anywhere within shaded areas fo SS Floor plumbing 1 TA location 5 Side tipping radius Page 3 Product dimensions TEA 718 l 4z m lt 23 7 8 freezer 90 39 115 38 1 4 137 35 1 2 refrigerator back of degree of door opening Top grille The 8 1 2 top g Smaller top grilles must be ordered from your KitchenAid dealer rille is provided refrigerator 90 44 115 42 3 4 137 39 Check the chart below for the part numbers you need to
4. this time Place appliance dolly under the side of the refrigerator Wrap strap from truck loosely around refrigerator Insert two corner posts around handles to prevent scratching Insert two corner posts over the cabinet side trim to prevent damage Tighten strap making sure that handles and cabinet side trim will be protected AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Because of the weight and size of the built in refrigerator two or more people are needed to move and Safely install it Most of the refrigerator s weight is at the top Extra care is needed when moving the refrigerator to prevent tipping Failure to do so could result in personal injury Numbers correspond to steps Move refrigerator to kitchen Place cardboard or plywood under refrigerator Remove appliance dolly Open doors and remove all boxes parts packages and packing materials from inside refrigerator and freezer compartments Set aside until needed during installation Do Not remove any protective film until refrigerator is completely installed 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug e Power N supply cord retainer Move refrigerator close to final position Remove cardboard or plywood from under refrigerator Plug electrical cord into the grounded outlet Use the screw from the parts package to install the plug retainer Move the refrigerator evenly a
5. 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Figure 1 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle N NEY aan A N 3 prong grounding plug power supply cord retainer Water supply requirements Use only 1 4 copper tubing for water line The water line to the refrigerator must provide 15 100 psi water pressure The preferred method of installing the plumbing to the refrigerator is through the wall An optional method is installing the water line through a floor opening If the copper tubing is installed through the floor the hole cut in the floor must be angled 45 toward the front You will need enough 1 4 copper tubing to connect from water line to refrigerator a saddle type valve and a union Rough in the water line before installing the refrigerator See Steps that follow ACAUTION Product Property Damage Do Not install copper tubing in an area where temperatures drop below freezing To do So may result in water damage 1 Find a 3 8 to 1 vertical cold water line near the refrigerator Measure the distance from the cold water line to the refrigerator location Add 24 inches for the final length of copper tubing you will need Cut both ends of copper tubing square 2 Turn off main water supply and clear water _ line AWARNING Electric Shock Hazard Electric drill must be grounded to prevent severe or lethal shock if water is in line and enters
6. Check the water connections at the bottom of the refrigerator again for leaking Any leaking can cause refrigerator and floor damage Open both doors Use two screws to attach bottom grille to cabinet Put shelves and bins into the refrigerator and freezer compartments Remove protective film from door frame Set refrigerator and freezer compartment controls to the midpoint between COLD and COLDEST Check that the compressor is operating properly Check that all five interior lights are working To get the most efficient use from your new built in refrigerator read your KitchenAid Use and Care Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close to built in refrigerator for easy reference Page 11 If built in refrigerator does not operate Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or house fuse blown Check that power supply cord is plugged into wall receptacle A more detailed troubleshooting checklist is provided in the Use and Care Guide Part No 2000494 Rev A 1992 KitchenAid If you need assistance The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your built in refrigerator not covered in the Installation Instructions The KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Just dial 1 800 422 1230 the call is free When you call you will need the refrigerator model number and s
7. KitchenAid Part No 2000494 Rev A 36 Built In Refrigerator IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installatio structions with the Homeowner meowner Keep Installation Instructions for future ref ce S Installation Instructions for electrical i t se IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions E AR Before you start Proper installation is your responsibility Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation specifications provided The built in refrigerator weighs over 400 pounds The floor must be sturdy enough to support this weight plus the additional weight of door panels food and ice Grounded electrical outlet is required See Electrical requirements Location of the built in refrigerator must permit the doors to open to at least 90 Because of the weight and size of the built in refrigerator two or more people are needed to move and safely install it Dimensions that are shown must be used Given dimensions provide required 0 clearance One inch of space is required between side of refrigerator anda corner wall to allow the door to open to at least a 90 angle 4A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard It Is the customer s responsibility e To contact a qualified electrical installer To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrica
8. d block is required to prevent the refrigerator from tipping forward after it is installed Determine what height the retrigerator will be when it is installed to fit opening Determine the height to the top of the cover at the final installed height you plan to use v ieee block s Block s must extend to fully S A cover width N RES Ne ZW 3 d e s a 9 pa of cover Important Block s must extend at least 2 over cover WARNING Personal Injury Property Damage Hazard Unit is top heavy and may tip forward when the doors are opened _ A solid soffit or 2 wood block is required above the refrigerator to prevent tipping during use e If solid soffit is more than 1 inch above refrigerator a wood block must be installed on the wall not more than 1 4 inch above the refrigerator cover Your installation location may vary from the examples shown However you must support the refrigerator with a wood block or other adequate means of support located 1 4 above the cover er anti tip wood blocks a maximum of 1 4 SS above cover rear wall When a soffit is not available locate wall studs in the refrigerator opening Center one wood block and use wood screws to attach the wood block to the wall studs Make sure screws engage wall studs a minimum of 1 1 2 Screw the second wood block to the front of the first block The wood blocks must extend 2 inches beyond t
9. drill during use Failure to ground drill may result in personal injury 3 Ground electric drill or use a hand drill Drill a 3 16 hole in vertical cold water line Attach a saddle valve to the water line with a clamp in an easily accessible location Insert a washer between clamp and line Check that inlet end is solidly in the drill hole Tighten packing nut Tighten the pipe clamp screws evenly so washer makes a watertight connection Do Not overtighten or copper tubing could be crushed 4 Slide compression nut and sleeve on copper tubing Insert end of copper tubing completely into the outlet valve Tighten compres sion nut to outlet with an adjust able wrench Do Not overtighten A CAUTION Product Damage Flush at least 2 qts of water through the copper tubing and Into a bucket before attaching to the refrigerator to get rid of any particles In water line Check for water leaks around the saddle valve Failure to do so may result in product damage 5 Run water through water line valve and copper tubing into a bucket to flush out any particles in the water line Turn the saddle valve to the OFF position 6 Route copper tubing to the refrigerator location compression nut copper tubing sleeve union 7 Slide compression nut and sleeve over water line 8 Connect union to compression nut and sleeve and tighten Do Not overtighten Page 7 Product support A solid soffit or a woo
10. erial number Both numbers can be found on the serial rating plate located on the frame of the cabinet Prepared by KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan 49085 How to arrange for service in the event that your KitchenAid appliance should need service call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a KitchenAid authorized service company A KitchenAid authorized service company is listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Appliances Household Major Service or Repair You can also obtain the service company s name and telephone number by dialing free within the continental United States the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 A special operator will tell you the name and number of your nearest KitchenAid authorized service company Maintain the quality built into your KitchenAid appliance call a KitchenAid authorized service company Printed in U S A
11. eveler bucket shutoff valve stud locator 1 4 nut driver Parts supplied for installation top grille assembly base grille tube assembly misc parts bag ice maker bin assembly Remove parts from packages Check that all parts were included Parts that must be ordered separately or custom made Door panel kits Three colors of acrylic door panel kits White Black and Almond and a stainless steel door pane kit are available from your KitchenAid dealer Each kit includes door panels and top grille panels Follow kit instructions to install panels Kit Numbers for Panels White 4318635 _ Black 4318632 Almond 4318638 4318641 Stainless Steel Custom door panels and top grille panels See page 5 for custom panel dimensions and pages 10 and 11 Steps 9 12 for installation Side panels Check with your builder or installer to see if you need side panels that match your kitchen cabinets Side panels must be custom made Side panel dimensions are given on page 6 Dimensions for built in area A WARNING Personal Injury Property Damage Hazard Unit is top heavy and may tip forward when the doors are opened e A solid soffit or 2 wood block is required above the refrigerator to prevent tipping during use e If solid soffit is more than 1 inch above refrigerator a wood block must be installed on the wall not more than 1 4 inch above the refrigerator cover Failure to follow these
12. he ends of the cover Page 8 Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or property damage soffit more than 1 above cover Antl tlp softit wood block s Ha max ba cover less than 1 above cover rear wall rear wall If soffit is less than one inch above cover a wood support is not needed If soffit is more than one inch above cover locate wall studs in the refrigerator opening Center one wood block and use wood screws to attach the wood block to the wall studs Make sure screws engage wall studs a minimum of 1 1 2 Screw the second wood block to the front of the first block The wood block s must extend 2 inches beyond the ends of the cover Now start Remove top grille assembly package literature package and parts bag taped to the refrigerator door and Save A CAUTION Product Damage Do Not lower refrigerator against shipping base when removing the shipping base Lowering the refrigerator against the shipping base could damage the components on the bottom of the refrigerator Floor Damage Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator until it is installed in operating position Failure to do so may cause damage to floor covering Remove the four brackets 2 on each side that attach shipping base to the bottom of the refrigerator Discard brackets and shipping base Do Not remove tape and door bracing at
13. inges Side panels may be cut to match toe panel recess if desired Notch side panel only after the installed height of the refrigerator has been determined Electrical requirements AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance Such use may result ina fire electrical shock or other personal injury A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Itis recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Recommended grounding method DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and local codes and ordinances See Figure 1 If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded
14. l Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances Failure to do so could resutt in electrical shock or other personal injury AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Special care must be taken when drilling holes into the wall of the house Electrical wires may be concealed behind wall covering Page 2 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Because of the weight and size of the built in refrigerator two or more people are needed to move and safely install it Most of the refrigerator s weight is at the top Extra care is needed when moving the refrigerator to prevent tipping Failure to do so could result in personal injury A CAUTION Floor Damage Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator until it is installed in operating position Failure to do so may cause damage to floor covering Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Failure to meet codes and ordinances could lead to fire or electrical shock hazard Tools and materials needed for installation Phillips screwdriver stepladder 5 16 and 3 4 socket wrench set and ratchet knife 1 4 copper tubing 3 16 and 1 4 tubing cutter drill bits appliance dolly drill 1 8 Allen wrench screwdriver adjustable wrench level cardboard or plywood 6 8 or larger wood screws 2 wood boards 32 long See page 7 for specifications 1 3 8 open wrench front l
15. nd straight into the opening Check that the water line will not be kinked Check that slack in the electrical cord hangs freely behind refrigerator or is placed on top of refrigerator next to cover lay Check that the power switch at the top of the cabinet is in the OFF position Flush at least 2 qts of water through the copper tubing and check for water leaks around the saddle valve See page 7 for complete instructlons refrigerator water valve union compression nut sleeve Connect tubing assembly fitting to refrigerator water valve Do Not overtighten If necessary water valve can be removed from underside of the cabinet to attach the fitting You may have to remove the wiring channel to get to valve Remove the screw between coils of water valve Remove disconnected water valve and attach fitting Replace the water valve Slide compression nut and sleeve on open end of tubing assembly fitting Connect the union from water supply line to compression nut and sleeve on the tubing from water valve and tighten Do Not overtighten Turn water supply valve to the open position Turn refrigerator switch to the ON position Check all connections for leaks Page 10 Remove tape from rear leveling rods Turn the two leveling rods clockwise using a 5 16 socket and ratchet until the cabinet weight is supported by the rear legs Use 1 3 8 open end wrench to lower the front leveling legs u
16. ntil the weight of the cabinet is supported by legs LI N m T Refrigerator must be level for proper operation important All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator Open both doors Place a level against the underside of the door trim at the top of the refrigerator Adjust the front leveling legs until level and to the right height for the recessed area Place the level on the crisper guide in the refrigerator section to check for levelness front to back Turn the right rear leveling rod until leve and to the required height Place the level on the freezer basket guide to level the left side of the cabinet If side panels are not used go to Step 10 Read Side panel requirements page 6 before attaching side panels to refrigerator Remove all tape and ma door bracing from refrigerator door Remove the six screws that attach the handle to the door frame Slide the refrigerator door panel into door frame If the panelis less than 1 4 thick a filler panel will need to be installed between the door and decoralive panel If the decorative panel is more than 1 4 thick it will have to be routed to have a 1 4 edge on all sides See Custom panel and insert dimensions for exact sizes to Cut custom panels decorator panel bracket Remove two nuts from one end of the top panel frame Remove end piece
17. order for the size of top grille you need Optiona Top Grilles Description Right side trim Left side trim Decorative panel side frame Air vane 4318419 Page 4 Right side trim Left side trim Decorative panel side frame Air vane Levelers extended 1 8 below rollers top of housing to top of grille 1 8 min with 7 1 2 grille NS 1 1 8 max with 8 1 2 gritle p_e le See page a Height dimensions when the minimum extension of levelers 1 8 below rollers le is used to remove r the weight from height 23 the rollers power cord 83 5 8 height with 8 1 2 grille 83 1 8 height with 8 grille 82 5 8 height t l l l I with 7 1 2 grille i m ne Na i Levelers fully extended 1 1 4 below rollers top of housing to top of grille q See page 6 i 1 8 min with 7 1 2 grille 1 1 8 max with 8 1 2 grille ee Height l IEE dimensions H j when the Wey maximum WT extension of It levelers 1 1 4 ju below rollers Whi is used to nj remove the i weight from u HON 24 power cord l I I l 7 1 2 grille i S S 83 5 8 the rollers recessed height 84 3 4 height with 8 1 2 grille 84 1 4 height with 8 grille 83 3 4 height with Custom door panels handle inserts and top grille panels Door and top
18. side trim k l 5 32 Pm Ti 1 16 3 3 4 19 32 o Side trim spacers 1 Attach three spacers from the miscellaneous parts bag to the top middle and bottom of each side of the refrigerator Spacers are required for ventilation side panel support nailer 1 2 side panel recommended 2 A side panel support nailer should be attached to the rear wall on each side of refrigerator Page 6 when 25 depth is available If less than 25 depth is available go to step 3 lf side panel is not inserted into side trim drill six equally spaced holes in each side trim Do Not drill into side of cabinet Attach side panels to side trim using six screws on each side Side panel thickness should be 1 2 minimum to prevent plousing or warping Lat side panel support nailer 1 2 side panel recommended 3 If less than 25 depth is available side panel installation will need to be completed according to each site s restrictions One method is to attach side panel to outside of side trim However this will increase width required Drill holes into side trim Attach a wood support to side trim Attach side panel to panel support nailer and wood support Cover wood support with a panel piece to match side panel notches for door hinges toe panel Height of side panels depends on your installation site Side panels may need to be notched to clear door h
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