KitchenAid 22 Cu. Ft. Standard-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Architect® Series II Use & Care Manual

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Location Requirements
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a 
¹⁄₂" 
(1.25 cm) space at the top and behind the refrigerator. If your 
refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the 
water line connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a 
fixed wall, leave 2
¹⁄₂" (6.3 cm) minimum on the hinge side (some 
models require more) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator 
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the 
refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F 
(13°C).
Electrical Requirements
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is 
important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded 
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate 
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet 
that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an 
extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or 
removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or 
Freezer Control depending on the model) OFF and then 
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you 
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and 
reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control 
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
Water Supply Requirements
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.
TOOLS NEEDED:  
IMPORTANT:
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
Do not use a piercing-type or 
³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve 
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing 
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain 
above freezing.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and 
120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water 
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water 
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a 
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the 
refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and 
827 kPa).
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
2
¹⁄₂
" (6.3 cm)
¹⁄₂
" (1.25 cm)
Flat-blade screwdriver
⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two 
adjustable wrenches
¹⁄₄" nut driver
¹⁄₄" Drill bit
Cordless drill
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING