KitchenAid 2003757 User manual

36” (91 cm),
42” (106 cm)
and 48” (122 cm)
Built-In
Refrigerators
Important:
Read and save
these instructions.
Installation
requires 2 or more
people.
Important:
l Installer: Leave Installation
Instructions with the
homeowner.
l Homeowner: Keep Installation
Instructions for future reference.
l Save these Installation
Instructions for the local
electrical inspector’s use.
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Part No. 2003757

Product Dimensions
Injury Hazard
Because of the weight and size
of the refrigerator, two or more
people are required to 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 follow these
instructions could result in
injury.
Keep cardboard shipping piece or
plywood under refrigerator until it
is installed in the operating
position to protect floor covering.
Important:
Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
It is your responsibility to:
l Comply with installation
specifications and dimensions.
l Properly install refrigerator.
l Make sure that you have these
materials necessary for proper
installation:
l/4” (6 mm) copper tubing with
shutoff valve
l/4” (6 mm) compression fitting
6 - #8 x 3” (7.6 cm) wood screws
(Longer screws may be
required.)
2 - 2” x 4” x 32” (5 cm x 10 cm x
81 cm) min. wood boards
(See Page 4.)
T-15 Torx drive and bit
l Assure that floor will support
refrigerator weight (more than
600 lb./272 kg.), door panels,
and contents.
l Provide a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
l Assure that location will permit
appliance doors to open 90”
minimum.
Front View
* Dimensions shown are for levelers extended l/8” (3 mm)
below rollers. For levelers fully extended l-l /4” (32 mm)
below rollers, add l-1 /8” (29 mm) to this dimension.
Note:
The “B” dimension can be increased
or decreased l/2 in. (1.3 cm) by
using Grille Kits available from your
dealer.
To increase: use “84-inch” Grille
Kit No. 4378788 (Silver Trim) or
4378789 (White Trim).
To decrease: use “83-inch” Grille
Kit No. 4378786 (Silver Trim) or
4378787 (White Trim).
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Top View
Dispenser and Non-Dispenser Models
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D 23-l /2” (60 cm) 23-l/2” (60 cm) 23-l/2” (60 cm)
E 3-l 12” (9 cm)* 3-l/2” (9 cm)* 3-l /2” (9 cm)*
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Built-in opening
requirements Q
dimensions
All dimensions *l/8” (3 mm) -
Injury Hazard
Special care should be taken at
all times to prevent refrigerator
from tipping, as it is top heavy.
A solid soffit or two, 2” x 4” x 32”
(5cmxlOcmx81cm)wood
boards to cover the width of the
compressor cover are required
above the refrigerator to prevent
tipping during use.
If solid soffit is more than 1 inch
(2.5 cm) above refrigerator, two
2” x 4” x 32” (5 cm x 10 cm x
81 cm) wood boards must be
installed on the wall l/4 inch
(6 mm) above the refrigerator
cover. The bottom surface of the
boards should be 84 inches
(213 cm) from floor. Boards must
be long enough to fully cover
width of compressor cover.
Failure to follow these
instructions could result in
injury.
The built-in refrigerator can be
installed:
l recessed in the cabinet opening.
l at the end of cabinets using a side
panel to enclose the refrigerator side.
Select one method and use dimensions
given. Dimensions shown provide 0” (0
cm) clearance.
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i 1Mark stud II
I I locations on II
I I rear wall II
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” above floor. ”
Grounded electrical
outlet location
Grounded electrical
outlet is required.
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Install side panel
(optional) support
board on rear wall if
opening depth is 25”
(64 cm) or more. (19zl)
-Width b
Water line location
Water line must
provide 15-l 00 psi l-l/2”
(103-690 kPa) I k-4
(3.8 cm) (187im)
water pressure.
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Rough in water
line before
installing
refrigerator.
(12.5 cm)
l/2” (12 mm)
hole for plumbing
can be located
anywhere within
- shaded area.
-Floor: Must support refrigerator,
contents, and door panels.
Opening dimensions
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Model 36” (91 cm) 42” (106 cm) 48” (122 cm)
Width min. 35-l/2” (90 cm) 41-l /2” (105 cm) 47-l /2” (120 cm)
Height min.
83-l /4” (211.5 cm) 83-l /4” (211.5 cm) 83-l /4” (211.5 cm)
Height max. 84-3/4” (215 cm)
84-3/4” (215 cm)
84-3/4” (215 cm)
Depth min. 23-l /2” (60
cm) 23-l /2” (60 cm) 23-l /2” (60 cm)
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Door swing dimensions
Top front
of refrigerator
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Size A B
36” (91 cm) 87-l /4” (222 cm) 90-l /2” (230 cm)
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42” (106 cm) 87-l /4” (222 cm) 93” (236 cm)
48” (122 cm) 87-l /4” (222 cm) 96” (244 cm)
Location must permit doors to open
to 90” min. Allow 1 inch (2.5 cm)
min. space between refrigerator side
and corner wall.
Anti-tip requirements
/4” (6 mm) ma]
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2” (5 cm)
min.
Two, 2” x 4” x
32” (5 cm x
*lOcmx81 cm)
anti-tip wood
boards
Attach to wall
studs with six,
#8 x 3” (76 mm)
(or longer)
wood screws.
_ Boards must be
long enough to
fully cover
width of
compressor
cover.
-rear wall
If boards are placed before installation of
refrigerator, locate boards so the bottom surface of
the boards are 84 inches (213 cm) from the floor.
During installation, raise the refrigerator up so there
is l/4 inch (6 mm) maximum between top of
refrigerator and bottom of anti-tip boards.
If solid soffit is 1 inch (2.5 cm) above
refrigerator, anti-tip wood boards are not required.
If solid soffit is not available or soffit is more than
1 inch (2.5 cm) above cover, center wood boards
on rear wall l/4 inch (6 mm) maximum above
refrigerator. Attach wood boards to wall studs with
wood screws - making sure that screws are
engaged in wall studs 1-l/2 inch (3.8 cm) minimum
and that boards extend 2 inches (5 cm) minimum
over the top rear of refrigerator compressor cover.
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1. Panel kits
Four kits, containing colored acrylic or KitchenAid dealer. Follow the kit
stainless steel door and top grille instructions for installing the panels.
panels, are available through your
Panel Kit Numbers
Model Non-dispenser Dispenser
Size 36” (91 cm) 42” (106 cm) 48” (122 cm)
36” (91 cm)
42” (106 cm) 48” (122 cm)
White 4318635 4318636 4318637 4378650 4378651 4378652
Black 4318632 4318633 4318634 4378653 1 4378654 1 4378655
Almond 4318638 4318639 4318640 4378656 4378657 4378658
Stainless Steel 4318641 4318642 4318643 4378659 4378660 4378661
2. Custom panels
The custom panel weight must
NOT exceed amounts listed.
Panels weighing more than
amounts listed may cause product
damage.
Maximum
combined
weight of
b;;” op:$ss:
(1p.5 kg)
NOTE: Dimensions shown have a
+ l/16” (1.5 mm) tolerance. Panels
that are more than l/4” (6 mm)
thick must be routed. If using
routed panels, add l/16” (1.5 mm)
to dimensions shown.
Freezer door panels
(with dispenser)
If panels are less than l/4” (6 mm)
thick, install a filler panel between
doors and decorative panels.
4 A,
Top grille panel [max. wt.: 10 lb./(45 kg)]
Maximum
combined
weight of
both panels:
30 ounds
(1p.S kg)
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Freezer
door panel
(no dispenser)
Maximum
weight:
30 ounds
(I!.5 kg)
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Refrigerator
door panel
Maximum
weight:
50 ounds
CA kg) I
‘Dimension “B” will increase or decrease l/2” (l-3 cm) if grille kits listed on page are used.
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