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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Side by Side Models/
For Built-in Refrigerators
Modelos con dos puertas/
Modèles côte à côte
INSTRUCCIONES DE
KBUIT4255E, KBUDT4255E
KBUIT4265E, KBUDT4265E
INSTALACIÓN
KBUIT4275E, KBUDT4275E
Para los refrigeradores
KBUIT4855E, KBUDT4855E
empotrados
KBUIT4865E, KBUDT4865E
KBUIT4875E, KBUDT4875E
INSTRUCTIONS
D’INSTALLATION
Pour réfrigérateurs encastrés
2327570A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................16 Unpack the Refrigerator.............................................................16 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................................4 Reduce Tipping Radius..............................................................17 Models - Side by Side Non-Dispensing Refrigerators ...............
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediatel
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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS Models - Side by Side Non-Dispensing Refrigerators Stainless Steel Series Custom Panel Series Features stainless steel exterior styling. Features factory-installed, traditional style trim to provide a “framed” look. This series requires the installation of custom KBUIT4255E KBUIT4265E panels that are not included. KBUIT4855E KBUIT4865E KBUIT4275E KBUIT4875E TRIMKITSXS - Trimless Trim Kit Handle Kits For use with Stainless Steel models. You can purchase a
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Models - Side by Side Dispensing Refrigerators Stainless Steel Series Custom Panel Series Features stainless steel exterior styling. Features factory-installed, traditional style trim to provide a “framed” look. This series requires the installation of custom KBUDT4255E KBUDT4265E panels that are not included. KBUDT4855E KBUDT4865E KBUDT4275E KBUDT4875E TRIMKITSXS - Trimless Trim Kit Handle Kits For use with Stainless Steel models. You can purchase a handle On the Custom Pane
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Product Dimensions Side View Top View The depth from the front of the top grille to the back of the refrigerator cabinet is 25¹⁄₈" (64 cm). A The power cord is 84" (61 cm) long. The water line attached to the back of the refrigerator is 5 ft (1.5 m) long. Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs 25¹⁄₈" extended ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) below the rollers. (64 cm) 25³⁄₈" (64.5 cm) 23¹⁄₂" (59.7 cm) Model Width A 42" (106 cm) 41" (104 cm) 48" (122 cm) 47" (119 cm) Front View Width dimensio
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Tipping Radius Door Swing Dimensions Be sure there is adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator The location must permit both doors to open to a minimum of upright when it is moved into place. 90°. Allow 4¹⁄₂" (11.4 cm) minimum space between the side of the refrigerator and a corner wall. The dolly wheel height must be added to the tipping radius when a dolly is used. NOTE: More clearance may be required if you are using overlay panels or custom handles. If needed, the tipping
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Handle and Door Clearances for Custom Panel Series If you are installing custom panels, the panels must allow certain clearances for the handles and for the doors to swing open. An Extended Handle Kit may be required if you install a custom raised panel. See the “Models” section under “Design Specifications.” Door Custom Panel 1 /4" (6.35 mm) 1 /2" (1.3 cm) 3 /4" (1.9 cm) Custom 1" (2.5 cm) Panel 1 1 /4" (3.2 cm) Series 1 1 /2" (3.8 cm) Handle 3 1 /4" (4.4 cm) 2" (5.1 cm) Optional 1 Extende
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Custom Panel Backer Panel Door Spacer Panel Custom Panel Series Clearances for Full-Overlay Custom Panels Door Swing 110˚ Actual Size Refrigerator 1" 2" (2.5 cm) (5.1 cm) Side Trim 3 3 /4" 1 /4" (1.9 cm) (4.4 cm) 1 1 1 /2" /2" (1.3 cm) (3.8 cm) 1 1 /4" 1 /4" (6.35 mm) (3.2 cm) 1 /4" (6.35 mm) Hinge 1 /2" (1.3 cm) 3 /4" (1.9 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 1 1 /4" (3.2 cm) 1 1 /2" (3.8 cm) 1 /2" (1.3 cm) 3 /4" (1.9 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 1 1 /4" NOTE: To use full-overlay custom panels, you (3.2 cm) must order the Tr
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Custom Panels If you plan to install custom wood panels, you will need to create the panels yourself or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or Door Panels for Dispenser Models carpenter. See dimension drawings for panel specifications. The two freezer panels combined should not weigh more than IMPORTANT: Panels weighing more than recommended may 30 lbs (13.5 kg) total weight. The refrigerator panel should not cause damage to your refrigerator. weigh more than 50 lbs (23 kg) total weight. NOTE:
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Top Bottom Door Panel - Side View Top Grille Panel – Routing Requirements Top and bottom edges of the top panel should be edge routed ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) and ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), respectively. Both ends should be ¹⁄₄" edge routed ⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm) as shown. (6.35 mm) max. ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) min. ¹⁄₄" ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) (6.35 mm) max. max. Top Top Grille Grille ⁷⁄₈" ⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm) (2.2 cm) Full-Overlay Custom Panels NOTE: When creating a panel with face detail, the offsets will be Custom overlay panels allow you to b
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To minimize panel weight, you may use 2" (5.08 cm) spacer strips Top Grille around the perimeter in place of full-sheet solid spacer panels. The spacer strips must be set in at least 1" (2.54 cm) from the C top, bottom and sides edges of the backer panel. If you use 3 7 /8" spacer strips, it is also recommended that you use two 2" (18.73 cm) (5.08 cm) strips horizontally centered for added support. 1 8 /2" F (21.59 cm) Bottom Offset 1" (2.54 cm) Freezer Freezer Frameless Freezer Framed Dispe
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Side Trim Custom Panel Series Side Panels ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) Custom side panels may be needed when not enough space is available to have cabinets on both sides of the refrigerator or ¹¹⁄₆₄" when the refrigerator is placed at the end of a cabinet run. You (4.5 mm) may choose an Inset or Recessed Inset panel installation. ³⁄₁₆" Refrigerator and Side Trim Dimensions (4.7 mm) The width and height of a side panel are determined by the type of installation you are planning. ⁷⁄₃₂" NOTES: (5.5 mm) T
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Inset Installation Dimensions Recessed Inset Installation Dimensions 1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back 1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to back wall. wall. Add ¹⁄₃₂" (0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side 2. Rout the front edge of the support board or attach a ³⁄₈" panel to fit into the trim. (9.5 mm) board to hold the panel in the cabinet side trim. 2. If the panel is more than ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) thick, rout the front edge to allow the side pane
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If the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to the rear wall studs 80" to 90" (203 to 229 cm) above the floor. Electrical Requirements See “Install Anti-Tip Boards” for more information. NOTE: A clearance of ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) must be maintained above WARNING the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed. ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within 4"
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Water Supply Requirements All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily. The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" area. The right-hand side is recommended. The access hole (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and co
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Reduce Tipping Radius Move the Refrigerator (if required) into House Before bringing the refrigerator into the home, be sure there is adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright. See WARNING “Tipping Radius” in the “Design Specifications” section for more information. If you do not have adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright, the tipping radius can be reduced by removing the top grille and side trims (see the following chart). Model Reduced Tipping Radius
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Install Anti-Tip Boards Connect the Water Supply IMPORTANT: Read all directions before you begin. To avoid tipping during use, the solid soffit must be within 1" IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line (2.5 cm) maximum above the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is is connected, turn the ice maker OFF. higher than 1" (2.5 cm) or one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced. Style 1 - Shutoff Valve Connection It is recommended that board(s) be install
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4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure 7. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power. from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the 8. Flush the water system. See “Water System Preparation.” water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to both ends of copper tub
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5. Replace the door handles. Be sure that the top of both door handles are aligned. Lower Leveling Legs 6. Remove the protective skin from the screw covers. Snap the NOTE: All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and screw covers into the handle trim section. stabilize the full weight of refrigerator. Rollers are for moving refrigerator and not for permanent support. Use a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket wrench to turn the leveling bolts clockwise to lower the 4 leveling legs until refrigerat
