KitchenAid 2266877 User Manual

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INSTALLATION 
INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: 
Do not lower the refrigerator against the shipping base when 
removing the shipping base.
Do not remove protective film until refrigerator is in operating 
position.
All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and 
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator 
until it is installed in the operating position.
1. Remove and save literature package and parts bag taped to 
refrigerator door. Remove four brackets (two on each side) 
attaching shipping base to refrigerator bottom. 
NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until refrigerator 
is in final position. 
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.  
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.
3. Remove the 6 screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the 
refrigerator and remove the side trims.
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.
1. Corner posts over side trim
2. Corner posts over handle
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)
1. Top grille
2. Cabinet side trim
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