KitchenAid 20.4 cu. ft. 36" Width Right-Hand Door Swing Installation Guide

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Inset Installation Dimensions
1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to the back 
wall. Add 
¹⁄₃₂" (0.8 mm) to this measurement to allow the side 
panel to fit into the trim. 
2. If the panel is more than 
³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) thick, route the front 
edge to allow the side panel to fit into the trim. 
Recessed Inset Installation Dimensions
1. Measure the distance from point A (as shown) to back wall. 
2. Route the front edge of the support board or attach a 
³⁄₈" 
(9.5 mm) board to hold the panel in the cabinet side trim. 
INSTALLATION 
INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: 
Do not remove the protective film until the refrigerator is in its 
operating position.
All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and 
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
Keep the cardboard shipping piece or plywood under the 
refrigerator until it is installed in the operating position.
1. Remove and save the literature package bag taped to the side 
of the refrigerator and the parts bag behind the grille. Remove 
the four brackets (two on each side) that attach the shipping 
base to the refrigerator bottom. 
NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until the 
refrigerator is in its final position.
2. If necessary, reduce the tipping radius. See “Tipping Radius” 
for ceiling height requirements or “Reduce Tipping Radius” for 
step-by-step instructions. If you do not need to reduce the 
tipping radius, proceed to “Move the Refrigerator into House.”
Reduce Tipping Radius
(if required)
Before bringing the refrigerator into the home, be sure there is 
adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright. See 
“Tipping Radius” in the “Installation Requirements” 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). 
Classic and Overlay Series
1. Grasp both ends of the top grille.
2. Push the top grille straight up; then pull straight out. Lay the 
grille on a soft surface.
3. Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the 
refrigerator and remove the side trims.
Architect
®
 Series
1. Grasp both ends of the louver panel. Push the louver panel 
straight up; then pull straight out. Lay the panel on a soft 
surface.
2. Grasp both ends of the top grille. Push the top grille straight 
up; then pull straight out. Lay the top grille on a soft surface. 
3. Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the 
refrigerator and remove the side trims.
A
A
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not 
completely installed. 
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is 
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install 
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
Model
Reduced Tipping Radius
36
88" (223.5 cm)
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim
C. Louver panel
B
B
A
A
B
B
C