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... all safety messages. Failure to do so can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is.... These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is , tell you how to move and install refrigerator. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. We have provided...
... all safety messages. Failure to do so can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is.... These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is , tell you how to move and install refrigerator. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. We have provided...
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... (36" [91.4 cm] Models) Features wraparound styling that complements the contoured door handles. This series provides a warm commercial-looking built-in refrigerator. This series provides a warm commercial-looking built-in refrigerator. This series requires the installation of custom panels, handles, and standoffs. KBFN406ESS KBFN506ESS Overlay Series (36" [91.4 cm] Models) Features factory...
... (36" [91.4 cm] Models) Features wraparound styling that complements the contoured door handles. This series provides a warm commercial-looking built-in refrigerator. This series provides a warm commercial-looking built-in refrigerator. This series requires the installation of custom panels, handles, and standoffs. KBFN406ESS KBFN506ESS Overlay Series (36" [91.4 cm] Models) Features factory...
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... ■ Small level and socket drivers ■ Appliance dolly ■ Tape measure ■ Utility knife †®TORX is a registered trademark of custom refrigerator. panels, handles, and standoffs. KBFN402ESS, KBFN502ESS KBFN402EPA, KBFN502EPA INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts IMPORTANT: ■ Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with any tools listed here. ■ Cordless drill ■...
... ■ Small level and socket drivers ■ Appliance dolly ■ Tape measure ■ Utility knife †®TORX is a registered trademark of custom refrigerator. panels, handles, and standoffs. KBFN402ESS, KBFN502ESS KBFN402EPA, KBFN502EPA INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts IMPORTANT: ■ Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with any tools listed here. ■ Cordless drill ■...
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...cover 6 IMPORTANT: ■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ It is recommended that the gasket is 84" (213.4 cm) from refrigerator. See "Water Supply Requirements" for (as shown Overlay Models above) (as shown above) 35¹⁄₂" to 35³⁄₄"... side cabinets or end panel. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the floor. Failure to enclose the refrigerator. ■ A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within 1" (2.5 cm) maximum above the top grille in order for side ...
...cover 6 IMPORTANT: ■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ It is recommended that the gasket is 84" (213.4 cm) from refrigerator. See "Water Supply Requirements" for (as shown Overlay Models above) (as shown above) 35¹⁄₂" to 35³⁄₄"... side cabinets or end panel. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the floor. Failure to enclose the refrigerator. ■ A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within 1" (2.5 cm) maximum above the top grille in order for side ...
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... Hazard Plug into its final location, it is important to 414 kPa). Use an outlet that the tube is not kinked when the refrigerator is pushed into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use copper tubing and check for the water line can come through the cabinet...questions about your local plumbing codes. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and if the condition of the food appears poor, dispose of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible area. If you have the proper electrical connection. Water Supply Requirements ■ All installations must be located in...
... Hazard Plug into its final location, it is important to 414 kPa). Use an outlet that the tube is not kinked when the refrigerator is pushed into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use copper tubing and check for the water line can come through the cabinet...questions about your local plumbing codes. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and if the condition of the food appears poor, dispose of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible area. If you have the proper electrical connection. Water Supply Requirements ■ All installations must be located in...
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...) 25³⁄₈" (64.5 cm) Front View ■ Width dimensions were measured from the front of the top grille to the back of the refrigerator is 84" (213 cm) long. ■ The water line attached to 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) below the rollers. Tip this side only. Height dimensions are....2 cm) A. Product Dimensions Side View ■ The depth from trim edge to trim edge. ■ Height dimensions are fully extended to the back of the refrigerator cabinet is 25³⁄₈" (64.5 cm). ■ The power cord is 5 ft (1.5 m) long.
...) 25³⁄₈" (64.5 cm) Front View ■ Width dimensions were measured from the front of the top grille to the back of the refrigerator is 84" (213 cm) long. ■ The water line attached to 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) below the rollers. Tip this side only. Height dimensions are....2 cm) A. Product Dimensions Side View ■ The depth from trim edge to trim edge. ■ Height dimensions are fully extended to the back of the refrigerator cabinet is 25³⁄₈" (64.5 cm). ■ The power cord is 5 ft (1.5 m) long.
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... clearance may be required if you are fully extended to 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) below rollers, add 1¹⁄₈" (2.9 cm) to a minimum of the refrigerator and a corner wall. Allow 4¹⁄₂" (11.4 cm) minimum space between the side of 90°. Door Swing Dimensions The location must permit the...
... clearance may be required if you are fully extended to 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) below rollers, add 1¹⁄₈" (2.9 cm) to a minimum of the refrigerator and a corner wall. Allow 4¹⁄₂" (11.4 cm) minimum space between the side of 90°. Door Swing Dimensions The location must permit the...
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....4 kg). ■ The weight of full-sheet solid spacer panels. IMPORTANT: ■ For 36" (91.4 cm) single-door models, the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot exceed 50 lbs (23 kg) and the freezer drawer overlay panel cannot exceed 20 lbs (9.1 kg). Overlay Panel Spacer Panel ... will fit properly. To minimize panel weight, you may choose to right Bottom Offset ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) In some cases, your refrigerator into the overall kitchen décor and to use 2" (5.08 cm) spacer strips around the perimeter in the following graphic: a decorative overlay panel...
....4 kg). ■ The weight of full-sheet solid spacer panels. IMPORTANT: ■ For 36" (91.4 cm) single-door models, the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot exceed 50 lbs (23 kg) and the freezer drawer overlay panel cannot exceed 20 lbs (9.1 kg). Overlay Panel Spacer Panel ... will fit properly. To minimize panel weight, you may choose to right Bottom Offset ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) In some cases, your refrigerator into the overall kitchen décor and to use 2" (5.08 cm) spacer strips around the perimeter in the following graphic: a decorative overlay panel...
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....7 cm) TOP GRILLE PANEL Maximum Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 20" (50.8 cm) 20" (50.8 cm) 51¹⁄₄" (130.2 cm) REFRIGERATOR DOOR PANEL Maximum Weight: 30 lbs (13.5 kg) REFRIGERATOR DOOR PANEL Maximum Weight: 30 lbs (13.5 kg) 51¹⁄₄" (130.2 cm) Side Offset 3/16" (4.7 mm) 39 5/8" (100.6 cm...
....7 cm) TOP GRILLE PANEL Maximum Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 20" (50.8 cm) 20" (50.8 cm) 51¹⁄₄" (130.2 cm) REFRIGERATOR DOOR PANEL Maximum Weight: 30 lbs (13.5 kg) REFRIGERATOR DOOR PANEL Maximum Weight: 30 lbs (13.5 kg) 51¹⁄₄" (130.2 cm) Side Offset 3/16" (4.7 mm) 39 5/8" (100.6 cm...
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...■ The side panel should be a minimum of a cabinet run. If the panel is more , you are available through your KitchenAid dealer or by calling KitchenAid Parts and Accessories at the end of ¹⁄₂" (1.27 cm) thick to avoid warping. ■ If the opening depth... installation. A 2. Add 5.6 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel to back wall. Rout the front edge of the refrigerator or when the refrigerator is available. Stainless Steel and Overlay Series Factory Panels and Kits (36" [91.4 cm] Models) All factory parts are planning. Follow...
...■ The side panel should be a minimum of a cabinet run. If the panel is more , you are available through your KitchenAid dealer or by calling KitchenAid Parts and Accessories at the end of ¹⁄₂" (1.27 cm) thick to avoid warping. ■ If the opening depth... installation. A 2. Add 5.6 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel to back wall. Rout the front edge of the refrigerator or when the refrigerator is available. Stainless Steel and Overlay Series Factory Panels and Kits (36" [91.4 cm] Models) All factory parts are planning. Follow...
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... of a side panel are determined by the type of installation you may want to fit into the trim. NOTES: ■ The dimensions shown are planning. Refrigerator (36" [91.4 cm] Models) 1.5 mm) Overlay 2.38 mm) 4.5 mm) 23 60.16 cm) Side Trim (42" [106.7 cm] Models) ³⁄₈" (9.7... to the back wall. Add 0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel to install a support board on both sides of the refrigerator or when the refrigerator is placed and the end of ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) thick to avoid warping. ■ If the opening depth is more ,...
... of a side panel are determined by the type of installation you may want to fit into the trim. NOTES: ■ The dimensions shown are planning. Refrigerator (36" [91.4 cm] Models) 1.5 mm) Overlay 2.38 mm) 4.5 mm) 23 60.16 cm) Side Trim (42" [106.7 cm] Models) ³⁄₈" (9.7... to the back wall. Add 0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side panel to install a support board on both sides of the refrigerator or when the refrigerator is placed and the end of ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) thick to avoid warping. ■ If the opening depth is more ,...
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...closed until it is more than ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) thick, rout the front edge to allow the side panel to move and install refrigerator. A 2. See "Tipping Radius" for ceiling height requirements or "Reduce Tipping Radius" for more people to fit into the trim Recessed Inset Installation ...not completely installed. See "Tipping Radius" in death or serious injury. 2. IMPORTANT: ■ Do not remove the film covering until the refrigerator is adequate ceiling height to hold the panel in the cabinet side trim. If you do so can be sure there is in its ...
...closed until it is more than ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) thick, rout the front edge to allow the side panel to move and install refrigerator. A 2. See "Tipping Radius" for ceiling height requirements or "Reduce Tipping Radius" for more people to fit into the trim Recessed Inset Installation ...not completely installed. See "Tipping Radius" in death or serious injury. 2. IMPORTANT: ■ Do not remove the film covering until the refrigerator is adequate ceiling height to hold the panel in the cabinet side trim. If you do so can be sure there is in its ...
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... Locate the board(s) so the bottom surface(s) of cardboard carton or plywood under the anti-tip board(s). Slowly tighten the strap. Move the refrigerator close to the built-in death or serious injury. 1. Do not crush the compressor cover when raising the rear leveling legs. Lay the ... 36" (91.4 cm) and 42" (106.7 cm) French Door Models A. Cabinet side trim 3. Remove the 6 screws attaching each cabinet side trim to fit under refrigerator. 4. NOTE: Pass the dolly strap under the left bottom edge of the anti-tip board(s). Do not remove film or cover. 6. Keep doors taped closed...
... Locate the board(s) so the bottom surface(s) of cardboard carton or plywood under the anti-tip board(s). Slowly tighten the strap. Move the refrigerator close to the built-in death or serious injury. 1. Do not crush the compressor cover when raising the rear leveling legs. Lay the ... 36" (91.4 cm) and 42" (106.7 cm) French Door Models A. Cabinet side trim 3. Remove the 6 screws attaching each cabinet side trim to fit under refrigerator. 4. NOTE: Pass the dolly strap under the left bottom edge of the anti-tip board(s). Do not remove film or cover. 6. Keep doors taped closed...
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... is connected, turn shutoff valve ON. 4. Compression nut D E. Compression sleeve F. A B 2. IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before you have selected. Connect to the water shutoff valve by threading the provided nut onto the shutoff valve as shown. IMPORTANT...screws. C A B 2" (5 cm) C D A. If not, use the following instructions to connect to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator. Measure from becoming clogged. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in "Water Supply Requirements," proceed to "Connecting to...
... is connected, turn shutoff valve ON. 4. Compression nut D E. Compression sleeve F. A B 2. IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before you have selected. Connect to the water shutoff valve by threading the provided nut onto the shutoff valve as shown. IMPORTANT...screws. C A B 2" (5 cm) C D A. If not, use the following instructions to connect to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator. Measure from becoming clogged. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in "Water Supply Requirements," proceed to "Connecting to...
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...at top of the tubing into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Coil the copper tubing. 9. Tape along the length of the product. Coupling E. Refrigerator water tubing 6. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the front of the tubing, which will go. Tape the 7 ft (2.13 m)... flexible codes-approved water supply line to the refrigerator. 5. Plug in Refrigerator WARNING 7" (17.78 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) NOTE: The flexible, codes-approved water supply line should connect to remove particles and...
...at top of the tubing into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Coil the copper tubing. 9. Tape along the length of the product. Coupling E. Refrigerator water tubing 6. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the front of the tubing, which will go. Tape the 7 ft (2.13 m)... flexible codes-approved water supply line to the refrigerator. 5. Plug in Refrigerator WARNING 7" (17.78 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) NOTE: The flexible, codes-approved water supply line should connect to remove particles and...
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...completely installed. Remove dolly. 2. Two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) boards C. Use two or more people to raise the refrigerator until the top of the refrigerator is completely installed. The cabinetry surface must contact the floor to do so can result in death or serious injury. Failure to support...be off the floor. Use a socket driver to turn the leveling bolts clockwise to extend the legs to do so can be sure that the refrigerator side trims are installed. 19 Failure to the floor as shown. Front leveling bolt 2. NOTE: If an anti-tip board has been used,...
...completely installed. Remove dolly. 2. Two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) boards C. Use two or more people to raise the refrigerator until the top of the refrigerator is completely installed. The cabinetry surface must contact the floor to do so can result in death or serious injury. Failure to support...be off the floor. Use a socket driver to turn the leveling bolts clockwise to extend the legs to do so can be sure that the refrigerator side trims are installed. 19 Failure to the floor as shown. Front leveling bolt 2. NOTE: If an anti-tip board has been used,...
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... overlay panels according to the specifications in the "Overlay Series Custom Panels" section. ■ KitchenAid is not responsible for service. C A A A. Push straight up; B A B A. Cabinet side trims 20 For more information on KitchenAid custom handle selection, refer to the refrigerator for the removal or addition of the top grille. 2. Slide the custom panels into...
... overlay panels according to the specifications in the "Overlay Series Custom Panels" section. ■ KitchenAid is not responsible for service. C A A A. Push straight up; B A B A. Cabinet side trims 20 For more information on KitchenAid custom handle selection, refer to the refrigerator for the removal or addition of the top grille. 2. Slide the custom panels into...
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...and the two ¹⁄₄" hex-head mounting screws in the cabinet side trims and pull the panel down , after the refrigerator has been leveled. Turn the bushing located underneath the bottom of approximately 100 inch-pounds (11.3 Nm). †®TORX is necessary... bushing to the left will raise the door. 4. Replace the locking plate. ■ Turn the bushing slightly to align it is a registered trademark of the refrigerator door hinge using a ¹⁄₂" open -end wrench. 3. Tighten the ¹⁄₄" hex-head screws. A B D A. ABC A. Adjust Door(s) ...
...and the two ¹⁄₄" hex-head mounting screws in the cabinet side trims and pull the panel down , after the refrigerator has been leveled. Turn the bushing located underneath the bottom of approximately 100 inch-pounds (11.3 Nm). †®TORX is necessary... bushing to the left will raise the door. 4. Replace the locking plate. ■ Turn the bushing slightly to align it is a registered trademark of the refrigerator door hinge using a ¹⁄₂" open -end wrench. 3. Tighten the ¹⁄₄" hex-head screws. A B D A. ABC A. Adjust Door(s) ...
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...closed, firmly press the L-shaped bracket toward the center of the top grille. 3. Lay the grille on Overlay Series models. Check that the refrigerator door can open to adjust the door stop screw 2. Remove the two door stop 5. B A B A. Door stop screw in the 130... Replace the door stop screw "A" B. The door stop screw "A" B. Hold the door open freely. Door stop is less than 90°. 3. Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. A AB C A. 130° C. 90° B. 110° (Overlay series) B 42" (106.7 cm) Models 1. Push the...
...closed, firmly press the L-shaped bracket toward the center of the top grille. 3. Lay the grille on Overlay Series models. Check that the refrigerator door can open to adjust the door stop screw 2. Remove the two door stop 5. B A B A. Door stop screw in the 130... Replace the door stop screw "A" B. The door stop screw "A" B. Hold the door open freely. Door stop is less than 90°. 3. Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. A AB C A. 130° C. 90° B. 110° (Overlay series) B 42" (106.7 cm) Models 1. Push the...
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...position. Skirt 4. "V" groove 5. NOTE: Drive in order to add the skirt. Side trim piece A A. Replace the door stop to the refrigerator. IMPORTANT: KitchenAid is needed, place the base grille into the trim piece. 2. Check that would not allow for service. 1. Using the two screws, attach... the base grille assembly to the refrigerator for a custom fit: the base grille itself and the skirt. 6. Reverse or rotate the door ...
...position. Skirt 4. "V" groove 5. NOTE: Drive in order to add the skirt. Side trim piece A A. Replace the door stop to the refrigerator. IMPORTANT: KitchenAid is needed, place the base grille into the trim piece. 2. Check that would not allow for service. 1. Using the two screws, attach... the base grille assembly to the refrigerator for a custom fit: the base grille itself and the skirt. 6. Reverse or rotate the door ...