KitchenAid 4KSRF42DT Refrigerator User Manual
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1.2. KitchenAid ELL 42 1067 mm Built in Refrigerator Model 4KSRF42DT IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the Homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Part No 1113438 X Registered Trademark of KitchenAid inc U S A KitchenAid Canada Inc Licensee in Canada o G2 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 Ibs 181 kg 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 and a corner wall to allow the door to open to at least a 90 angle NOTE It is the customer s responsibility e To contact a qualified electrical installer e To assure that elec
3. side panel recommended 2 A side panel support nailer should be attached to the rear wall on each side of refrigerator Page 5 when 25 635 mm depth is available If less than 25 635 mm depth is available go to step 3 If 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 13 mm minimum to prevent blousing or warping 1 2 13 mm side panet ls recommended spacer 3 If less than 25 635 mm depth is available side panel installation will need to be completed according to each site s restrictions One method is to attach side pane 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 recess Height of side panels depends on your installation site Side panels may need to be notched to clear door hinges Side panels may be cut to match toe panel recess if desired Notch side panel only after the Installed helght of the refrigerator has been determined Electrical requirements AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper connection of the equipment grounding
4. 5 690 kPa 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 6 mm 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 A CAUTION Product Property Damage Hazard 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 9 mm to 1 25 mm vertical cold water line near the refrigerator Measure the distance from the cold water line to the refrigerator location Add 24 inches 610 mm for the final length of copper tubing you will need Cut both ends of copper tubing square 2 Tum 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 drill during use Fallure to ground drill may result In personal Injury 3 Ground electric drill or use a hand drill Drill a 3 16 5 mm 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 be
5. 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 Fallure to so could result in personal Injury Check that doors can open freely If not the door stops can be adjusted 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 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 1 F a two screws to attach bottom grille to cabinet Loosen the four height adjustment screws Adjust the bottom grille to fill the space from the floor to the bottom of the cabinet Tighten adjustment screws Put shelves and bins into the refrigerator and freezer compartments Remove protective film from door Move the ice maker arm into the down position 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 and one exter
6. ation and use 330 mm gt the dimensions given for that method as shown 4 1 4 32 mm Height of built in area can range from a minimum of 82 1 2 2096 mm to 84 3 4 2153 mm Optional top grilles may be required for enclosures less than 83 5 8 2124 mm Height dimensions with optional top grilles are given on page 3 1 1 2 2 1 2 Hole for plumbing can be cut anywhere within shaded areas 5 127 mm T Floor plumbing 178 mm location 1 8 3 mm tolerance Page 2 Product dimensions 41 1041 mm recessed width 24 7 8 E mm nl 23 1 8 587 mm Gees 23 7 8 606 mm 82 1 2 2096 mm recessed height w Y gt 3 1 2 89 mm Levelers extended 1 8 3 mm below rollers Ke a 1067 mm width top of housing to top of grille 1 8 3 mm min with 7 1 2 191 mm grille 1 1 8 29 mm max with 8 1 2 216 mm grille Helght dimensions when the minimum extension of levelers 1 8 3 mm below rollers is used to remove the weight from the rollers 83 5 8 2124 mm helght with 8 1 2 216 mm grlile 83 1 8 2111 mm height with 8 203 mm grille 82 5 8 2099 mm helght with 7 1 2 191 mm grille Levelers fully extended 1 1 4 32 mm below rollers top of housing 41 1041 mm recessed width Top grille The 8 1 2 216 mm top grille is provided Smaller top grilles must be ordered from your KitchenAid deal
7. cations 1 3 8 35 mm open wrench front leveler 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 Acrylic door panel kits Three colors of acrylic door panel kits are available from your KitchenAid dealer White Black and Almond Each kit includes door panels top grille panels and handle inserts Follow kit instructions to install panels and inserts Kit Numbers for Acrylic Panels 4210570 4210569 4210568 Custom door panels handie inserts and top grille panels See page 4 for custom panel dimensions and page 9 steps 9 13 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 5 Dimensions for built in area Electrical outlet should be centered within shaded area rT 178 mm Grounded electrical outlet location 1956 mm Width and depth of the built in area are determined by the type of Wall installation The built in refrigerator plumbing can be installed with the doors flush location with the wall with the doors protruding from the wall or with side panels enclosing refrigerator Select 13 one method of install
8. conductor can result In a risk of electrical shock Check with a quallfled electrician or service techniclan 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 In a 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 It is 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 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 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle _ 3 e t 3 prong grounding plug pe wer supply pa cord retainer Water supply requirements Use only 1 4 6 mm copper tubing for water line The water line to the refrigerator must provide 15 100 psi 103
9. er Check the chart below for the part numbers you need to order for the size of top grille you need 3 5 8 2124 mm recessed Optional Top Grilles Part Number Description 7 1 2 4210546 Right side trim 191 Left side trim Decorative panel side frame Air vane mm 8 Right side trim 203 Left side trim mm Decorative panel side frame Air vane Page 3 to top of grille 1 8 3 mm min with 7 1 2 191 mm grille 1 1 8 29 mm max with 8 1 2 216 mm grille Height dimensions when the maximum extension of levelers 1 1 4 32 me elow rollers is used to remove the welght from the rollers 84 3 4 2153 mm helght with 8 1 2 216 mm grilie 84 1 4 2140 mm helght with 8 203 mm grille 83 3 4 2127 mm helght with 7 1 2 191 mm grille Custom door panels handle inserts and top grille panels Door and top grille panels Dimensions shown are with routed edges Routing is required if panels are more than 1 4 6 mm thick Freezer door panels 26 1 4 16 3 4 425 mm Panel routing for door Refrigerator door panel and top grille panels 22 3 4 578 mm 1 4 6 mm iH 5 16 8 mm min 3 76 mm min priis mm _ L_ 667 mm 70 7 16 1789 mm 4 2 a Handle r7 mm pane min access if custom door panels reater than 1 4 6 mm thick are used it may be necessary to route
10. er valve Connect the union from the water supply line to the compression nut on the tubing from the water valve Tighten with an adjustable wrench Do Not overtighten Turn the water supply valve to the open position Turn the refrigerator switch to the ON position Check all connections for leaks Page 9 Remove tape from rear aj leveling rods Turn the two leveling rods clockwise using a 5 16 8 mm socket and ratchet until the cabinet weight is supported by the rear legs Use 1 3 8 35 mm open end wrench to lower the front leveling legs until the weight of the cabinet is supported by legs ao N TTT Refrigerator must be level for proper operation Important All four leveling legs must contact the floor The rollers should not be used as long term support for 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 leve and to the right height for the recessed area Place the level on the crisper guide in the refrigerator section to check for leveiness front to back Turn the right rear leveling rod until level 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 5 before attaching side panels to refrigerator Ad 10 remo
11. ior light above dispenser area are working h R D Use a drinking glass to press ice dispenser bar You should hear the motor and auger operating Press the glass against the water dispenser bar Dispense and discard 2 to 3 quarts 1 9 to 2 8 liters of water to remove air from system and rinse tank S 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 10 If built in If you need How to arrange for refrigerator does assistance service not operate When you call you will need the First call your dealer or repair Ghacicihat ihe cireul built in refrigerator model number service he recommends tripped or fuses blown Check that can be found on the senal rating locally by the dealer from whom power supply cord is plugged into plate located on the frame of the you purchased the unit or an wall receptacle A more detailed cabinet authorized KitchenAid servicing troubleshooting checklist is provided in the Use and Care Guide outlet It your local servia I unsatisfactory contact the Customer Relations Department KitchenAid Canada Inc 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 3A7 Telephone 416 821 6606 Part No 1113438 Prepared by KitchenAid Canada Inc Printed in U S A 1989 KitchenAid Canada Inc Mississauga Ontario L5N 3A7
12. ped to the refrigerator door and save 4 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 plece 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 this time A i Place appliance dolly under 3 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 rR i ARALL LML RATAA IRANEN A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Because of the weight and size of the bullt 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 2 correspond to steps Move ref
13. rigerator 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 Page 8 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 pron sund plug power Ji supply cord retalner Move refrigerator close to 5 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 and 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 wy Check that the power switch at the top of the cabinet is in the OFF position Connect the fitting to the refrigerator water valve Do Not overtighten If necessary the water valve can be removed from the underside of the cabinet to attach the fitting You may have to remove the wiring channel to get to the valve Remove the screw between the coils of the water valve Remove the disconnected water valve and attach the fitting Replace the water valve Slide compression nut and sleeve on tubing with fitting for wat
14. the handle side of panel a minimum of 3 76 mm in from the panel edge to provide a 2 51 mm 34 7 16 minimum access to the 875 mm door handle Elther the full length of the panel or a selected area s can be routed Check with your bullder Maximum weight Maximum weight of custom panel of custom panels Is 50 pounce is 30 pounds 13 6 kg 22 7 kg Top grille panels Door r handle inserts Panel for 8 1 2 216 mm 6 top grille 152 mm bae 38 3 nes 975 mm 1728 on Eanan for 1 2 mm 203 mm top grille 140 mm Panel for 7 1 2 191 mm 5 top grille 127 mm gt lt 7 8 22 mm wide 1 4 6 mm thick Le Maximum weight of custom panel Is 10 pounds 4 5 kg All dimensions 1 16 1 5 mm tolerance Note If a routed panel Is used add 1 16 1 5 mm to all dimensions shown Page 4 Side panel requirements 1 8 3 mm toterance 23 1 8 587 mm depth protruding door installation 23 7 8 606 mm depth flush door Installation 41 5 16 1049 mm doors 42 1067 mm 1 8 3 mm spacer thickness side trim Refrigerator 1 4 6 mm 5 32 4 mm 1 16 3 3 4 2 mm 95 mm 19 32 15 mm Le 5 32 4 mm Side trim spacers 1 Attach three spacers as shown to the top middle and bottom of each side of the refrigerator Spacers are required for ventilation side panel support nailer 1 2 13 mm
15. trical installation Ils adequate and in conformance with local codes and ordinances A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Special care must be taken when drilling holes into the wail of the house Electrical wires may be concealed behind wall covering Page 1 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 plece 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 Phililps screwdriver stepladder 5 16 8 mm and 3 4 wrench set 19 mm socket knife and ratchet 3 16 5 mm 1 4 6 mm copper and 1 4 tubing 6 mm tubing cutter drill bits appliance dolly drill 1 8 3 mm Allen wrench screwdriver adjustable wrench level cardboard or plywood bucket 6 8 or larger wood shutoff valve screws stud locator 2 wood boards 1 4 6 mm 32 813 mm iong nut driver See page 7 for specifi
16. tween 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 compression nut to outlet with an adjustable wrench Do Not overtighten Turn on main water supply and flush copper tubing Turn the new water line valve to the OFF position 5 Route copper tubing to the refrigerator location Ee 6 Slide compression nut and sleeve over water line 7 Connect union to compression nut and sleeve Tighten with adjustable wrench Do Not overtighten Page 6 Product support A solid soffit or a wood block is required to prevent the refrigerator from tipping forward after it is instalied Determine what height the refrigerator 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 A WARNING Personal Injury Property Damage Hazard The solid soffit must be no more than 1 25 mm above the cover or you will need to attach a wood block to the wall Fallure to attach wood blocks to the wall could result in personal Injury or property damage Your installation location may vary from the examples shown However you must support the refrigerator
17. ve all tape and door bracing from 10 door Remove the six screws that attach the handle to the door frame Slide the refrigerator door panel into door frame If the panel is less than 1 4 6 mm thick a filler panel will need to be installed between the door and decorative panel If the decorative panel is more than 1 4 6 mm thick it will have to be routed to have a 1 4 6 mm edge on all sides See Custom panel and insert dimensions for exact sizes to cut Custom panels If you wish to change the door handle insert slide insert trim into handle See Custom panel and insert dimensions for exact sizes to cut custom inserts Insert end Caps into each end of door handle Replace refrigerator door handle Some end caps are attached with screws 12 Repeat Steps 10 and 11 for the freezer door ND decorator panel bracket LAs Remove two nuts from one end of the top pane frame Remove end piece Slide decorative panel into panel frame Replace end piece using nuts D S keyhole bracket Check that top grille is aligned with top trim on cabinet Use ten 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
18. with a wood block or other adequate means of support located 1 4 6 mm above the cover Locate wood biocks a maximum of 1 4 6 mm above cover rear wall When a soffit is not avallable 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 38 mm Screw the second wood block to the front of the first block The wood blocks must extend 2 inches 51 mm beyond the ends of the cover Page 7 D no Block s must f be long enough to fully cover NS WS N width of cover N N be Important Z Block s must d extend at least 2 bY over cover cover soffit more than 1 25 mm above less than 1 cover wood block s 25 mm above cover 1 4 6 mm max cover rear wall rear wall If soffit Is less than one Inch 25 mm above cover a wood support is not needed If soffit is more than one inch 25 mm 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 38 mm Screw the second wood block to the front of the first block The wood block s must extend 2 inches 51 mm beyond the ends of the cover Now start Remove top grille assembly package literature package and parts bag ta
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