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22. Measure this same distance
from the top of the bottom grille to
the closest "V" groove on the grille
skirt.
Use a knife to score down the "V"
groove and break skirt at the score
line.
23. Attach the bottom grille and
skirt assembly to the cabinet with the
2 screws.
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.
24. Set refrigerator and freezer
compartment controls to the midpoint
between “COLD” and “COLDEST.”
Check that the compressor is operating
properly and that all five lights are
working.
19. Open refrigerator doors and
remove protective film from door
frame. Recheck water connections at
bottom of refrigerator for leaks.
Install shelves and bins in refrigerator
and freezer compartments.
Note: If construction will continue after
refrigerator is installed, rotate control in
freezer compartment counterclockwise
to the “OFF” position.
screws
grille and
skirt assembly
remove 2
screws
top grille decorative
panel
grille panel
cabinet
side trim
cabinet
side trim
louver
assembly
grille panel
screws
16. Panel models: Remove screws
and side trim from one side of the
decorative panel. Insert your panel.
Reattach side trim and screws.
17. Panel models: Slide
decorative panel down to reattach to
top grille.
18. If side panels are not used,
go to Step 19.
If built-in area depth is 25"
(63.5 cm) or more, side panels can be
installed inside the side trim or attached
to the outside of the side trim.
• Inside side trim piece: Slide front
edge of routed side panel into trim
piece. Nail rear edge of panel to
support board.
NOTE: KitchenAid is not responsible
for the removal or addition of
molding or decorative panels that
would prevent the refrigerator from
being serviced.
A
B
Panel Wraparound
models (shown) metal
door models
24" 23"
(61 cm) (58.4 cm)
24-5/8" 23-3/8"
(62.5 cm max.) (59.4 cm)
side panel
side trim
support board
rear wall
door
Top view
B
A
15. Wraparound metal door
models: go to step 17.
Panel models: Slide decorative panel
assembly up to remove from top grille
assembly.
top grille
assembly
decorative panel
assembly
20. Remove the grille and skirt
package taped to front of refrigerator.
Remove grille and skirt and 2 screws
from package.
21. Open refrigerator door and
measure the distance from the bottom
of refrigerator cabinet to the floor.
refrigerator cabinet
bottom
measure this
distance
floor
grille and skirt assembly
score "V" groove
measured distance
(from step 21)
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