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Install Side Trims
The side trims cover the space between the refrigerator and the
adjacent cabinets. There is a trim piece taped to each side of the
refrigerator. Install each trim piece to the side of the refrigerator to
which it is taped.
1. Remove the tape attaching the trim pieces to the sides of the
refrigerator. Set the trim pieces aside.
IMPORTANT: For installations using custom wood panels
with
¹⁄₈
" gap, the bulb-shaped section of the trim piece will
interfere with the panels. Score each trim piece at the base of
the bulb-shaped section, then remove and discard this
section. See the Top View graphic later in this section.
2. Remove the four screws from the side of the refrigerator
cabinet.
3. Using the original holes and the screws removed in Step 2,
fasten the side trim to the refrigerator cabinet.
NOTE: Make sure to fasten each trim piece to the side of the
refrigerator cabinet from which it was removed. The bulb-
shaped section should be forward with the notch at the top,
as shown.
Top View
Move Refrigerator to Final Location
IMPORTANT:
■
To avoid floor damage, make sure levelers are raised (not
touching floor) and refrigerator is on rollers before moving.
■
Use the installation block, attached to the door hinge, as a
reference to make sure the refrigerator is pushed back far
enough into the opening, so that when the panels are installed
they will be flush with the adjacent cabinets.
NOTE: A flush installation is not possible with a 24" (60.9 cm)
deep opening.
■
After the refrigerator is leveled and aligned, remove the
installation block from the door hinge and use it to check the
spacing between the panels and adjacent cabinets.
NOTE: The installation block is designed to provide accurate
spacing for
³⁄₄
" (1.9 cm),
³⁄₈
" (9.53 mm) and
¹⁄₈
" (3.18 mm).
1. Place top of cardboard carton or plywood under refrigerator.
Remove dolly.
2. Move the refrigerator straight back and evenly into the
opening. Be sure that the water tubing is not kinked and the
power supply cord is on top of the refrigerator.
NOTE: If the power supply cord is behind the refrigerator, it
will not install properly.
3. Make sure the installation block is flush with the adjacent
cabinets.
NOTE: To achieve a flush installation, it is critical to verify a
³⁄₄
"
(1.9 cm) depth from the front face of the adjacent cabinetry to
the refrigerator.
A. Side trim screws
A. Side trim
B. Adjacent cabinet
C. Door
D. Bulb-shaped section
A
A
B
C
D
A. Adjacent cabinet or wall
B. Installation block
C. Face of refrigerator
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.
¹⁄₈
"
(3.18 mm)
³⁄₈
"
(9.53 mm)
³⁄₄
"
(1.9 cm)
B
C
A
³⁄₄
" (1.9 cm)
