KitchenAid KFCO22EVBL - 20cf - Dr 3WIDE Filtered Ice User Instructions Download

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Complete the Installation

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill the ice container.

Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer

Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove and Replace Handles

1. Using a

³⁄₃₂

" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located

on the side of each handle. See Graphics 1 and 2.

2. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep

the screws for reattaching the handles.

3. To replace the handles, reverse the directions.

Remove Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

■

Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.

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All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

TOOLS NEEDED:

⁵⁄₁₆

³⁄₈

¹⁄₄

" hex-head socket wrench,

#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift

them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the
door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.

3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the

top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator
door from the bottom hinge pin.
NOTE: On some models, remove the shim from the bottom
hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.

4. Before removing the left-hand side door, disconnect the wiring

plug located on top of the top hinge by wedging a flat-blade
screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See
Wiring Plug graphic.
NOTE: The green, ground wire remains attached to the hinge.

5. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.

NOTE: On some models, remove the shim from the bottom
hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.

Replace Doors and Hinges

1. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom

Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.

3. Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door

aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.

4. Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side

refrigerator door.

5. Replace the top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Front

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace
the freezer drawer front. Graphics are included later in this
section.

Remove Drawer Front

1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension.
2. Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the

drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.
NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in
the drawer front.

3. Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front

Removal graphic.