KitchenAid DVM-1815 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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2.
Place appliance dolly under the freezer side of the
refrigerator. Pass the dolly strap under the handles then
loosely wrap dolly strap around refrigerator. Insert carton
corner posts between strap and side trim. Carefully tighten
strap, making sure side trim is protected.
1. Corner posts over side trim
2. Corner posts over handle
3.
Place pieces of shipping carton on the floor when rolling the
dolly and refrigerator into the house. Move refrigerator close
to built-in opening.
Reduce Tipping Radius
(if required)
If you do not have adequate ceiling height to stand refrigerator
upright, the tipping radius can be reduced by removing the top
grille and side trims (see the following chart).
NOTE:
To avoid hitting the compressor housing on the ceiling,
the refrigerator must be raised up by first placing the left bottom
edge of the refrigerator on floor, standing the refrigerator upright,
and then lowering the right side of the refrigerator down to the
floor.
Panel Models
1.
Grasp both ends of top grille assembly.
2.
Push top grille assembly straight up, then pull straight out.
Lay grille assembly on a soft surface.
1. Top Grille
2. Cabinet side trim
3.
Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to
the refrigerator and remove the side trims.
4.
Stand the refrigerator up by first placing the left bottom edge
of the refrigerator on floor, standing the product upright and
then lowering the right side of the refrigerator down to the
floor.
5.
Reassemble the trim and top grille after dolly has been
removed from refrigerator.
Wraparound models
1.
Grasp both ends of louver panel. Push louver panel straight
up, then pull straight out. Lay the panel on a soft surface.
2.
Grasp both ends of the top grille. Push top grille straight up,
then pull straight out. Lay the top grille on a soft surface.
1. Top grille
2. Cabinet side trim
3. Louver panel
3.
Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to
the refrigerator and remove the side trims.
4.
Stand the refrigerator up by first placing the left bottom edge
of the refrigerator on floor, standing the product upright and
then lowering the right side of the refrigerator down to the
floor.
5.
Reassemble the trim and top grille after dolly has been
removed from refrigerator.
Install Anti-Tip Boards
IMPORTANT:
The solid soffit must be within 1 in. (2.5 cm) maximum above
the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is higher than 1 in. (2.5 cm) or
one is not available, prevent the refrigerator from tipping
during use as shown.
It is recommended that board(s) be installed before
refrigerator is installed.
Board(s) must be long enough to fully cover width of
compressor cover.
Locate the board(s) so the bottom surface of the board(s) are
84 in. (213 cm) from the floor.
During installation, raise the refrigerator up so there is
¹⁄₄
in. (6.4 mm) maximum between top of the refrigerator and
bottom of anti-tip board(s). Do not crush the condenser cover
when raising the rear leveling legs.
To install anti-tip boards
1.
Mark stud locations on rear wall 80 in. to 90 in. (203 - 229 cm)
above floor.
Model Reduced Tipping Radius
36 in. (91.4 cm)
42 in. (106.7 cm)
48 in. (121.9 cm)
88
in. (223.5 cm)
88
¹⁄₂
in. (224.8 cm)
89
¹⁄₄
in. (226.7 cm)
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