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I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E – S P E C I A L C O N S I D E R AT I O N S
Installation Checklist:
INSTALLER
Doors
Handles are solidly attached to doors.
Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet.
Assure correct door handle alignment (framed models).
Assure door seals are not pinched.
Do not drive screws/sharp objects into the doors.
Leveling
L Brackets are secure to 2x4 wood block.
Stabilizing legs are against floor. Cabinet is secure.
Toe kickplate is properly attached to refrigerator and
aligned with floor.
Ice Maker
Water supply to refrigerator is turned on and lines flushed.
Water leaks are not present at connection between house-
hold water supply and refrigerator.
Icemaker arm is down for ice production.
PuriClean
®
Ice and Water Filtration System is
installed correctly, if applicable.
Purge water from the fountain on dispenser models.
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
Figures 16 and 17 let you see what considerations you need to
make for any custom panel applications, and how they may interact
with adjacent cabinets and/or countertops. Also refer to the
Installation Guidelines for Framed and Overlay models on pages
14-17.
Door
Panel
Lower Hinge
Plate
Door Stop
Mounting
Hole
90˚ Door
Stop
With the doors closed, screw a door stop into
the underside of the lower hinge plate as
illustrated above.
90˚ Door Stop
Both doors are designed to open 135˚.
To restrict one or both doors to a 90˚ opening,
use the door stops supplied in this kit.
FIG. 18
Tool Requirements:
Tape measure
Level
Stud finder
Drill with various bits
Socket set
Utility knife
Magnetic extended screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Torx bit
Cardboard, carpet remnant or other protective material for flooring
Steel hanger strap
0"
3/4" Overlay
Panel
1/4"
90
°
Door Opening
(Top View)
23 7/8" to Rear
of Cabinet
Cabinet Trim
Door Open
@ 90
°
Door Closed
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/4"
1"
3/4" 1/2" 1/4"
0"
1 1/2"
1 3/4"
2"
2 1/4"
2 1/2"
2 3/4"
3"
3 1/4"
3 1/2"
3/4" Overlay
Panel
1/8"
135
°
Door Opening
(Top View)
Cabinet Trim
Door Open
@ 135
°
Door Closed
1 1/4"
1"
3/4"
1/
2"
1/4"0"
