KitchenAid 19.9 cu. ft. 35 5/8" Width Counter-Depth Left-Hand Door Swing Architect® Series II Use & Care Manual
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Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Panel
NOTE: You do not need to remove the freezer drawer to remove
or replace the decorator panel.
1. Pull the freezer drawer out to access the handle screws.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the handle screws and lift
or replace the decorator panel.
1. Pull the freezer drawer out to access the handle screws.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the handle screws and lift
off the handle.
3. Slide the decorator panel and filler board up through handle
opening.
4. Replace the decorator panels by reversing directions.
Care of Decorator Panels
1. Clean panels with stainless steel cleaner and polish or mild
soap and water with a clean, soft, damp cloth.
2. Rinse panels thoroughly and blot dry using a dry, soft cloth or
chamois.
NOTE: Do not use paper towels or cleaners which contain
solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the surface of
the panels.
NOTE: Do not use paper towels or cleaners which contain
solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the surface of
the panels.
Install Custom Wood Panels
If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels, you will need
to create the panels yourself or consult your cabinetmaker or
carpenter. See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts.
to create the panels yourself or consult your cabinetmaker or
carpenter. See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts.
Flat Panels:
You can create a custom flat panel a maximum of
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
thick to replace your decorator panels. Flat wood panels less than
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) thick are not recommended.
Raised Panels:
A raised panel design can be created by screwing or gluing wood
panels to
panels to
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) backing or by using ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) stock
with routed edges. Allow 2
¹⁄₂" (6.35 cm) minimum clearance
between raised edge of panel and handle.
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:
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Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 30 lbs (14 kg).
■
Freezer drawer panels should not exceed 15 lbs (7 kg)
combined weight.
combined weight.
Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels
Dimensions for Routing Handle Side of Raised Door
Panels (End View)
Panels (End View)
Dimensions for Routing Door Panel (Side View)
REFRIGERATOR USE
Using the Controls
Your model may have Electronic Controls or Digital Controls.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
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Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before
adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a
higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
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The recommended settings should be correct for normal
household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm.
household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is
firm.
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If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
20 cu. ft. Refrigerator door
35
5
/
8
"
(90.5 cm)
36
1
/
16
"
(91.6 cm)
42"
(106.7 cm)
(106.7 cm)
23
1
/
4
"
(59.1 cm)
A. Handle
B. Door panel
B. Door panel
B
A
2
¹⁄₂
" (6.35 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄
" (6 mm) max.
¹⁄₂
"
(1.3 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm) max.
Top
Bottom
³⁄₈
"
(9.5 mm)
min.
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm) max.
Center face
detail between
offsets