decorative
panel
Filler panel
required if
panels are less
than 1/4"
(6 mm) thick.
If panels are
more than
1/4" (6 mm)
thick, route
panel edges
on all sides.
door
handle
nylon
washers
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13.If solid soffit is 1 inch
(2.5 cm) above refrigerator, anti-
tip wood boards are not required.
If solid soffit is not available or
soffit is more than 1 inch
(2.5 cm) above refrigerator,
locate wall studs in refrigerator
opening. Center one wood board
on rear wall 1/4 inch (6 mm)
maximum above refrigerator.
Attach wood board to wall studs
with wood screws — making sure
that screws are engaged in wall
studs 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm)
minimum. Attach second wood
board to the front of the first
board. Wood boards must extend
2 inches (5 cm) minimum over the
top rear of the refrigerator
compressor cover.
8.Wraparound stainless steel
door models: go to step 9.
Panel models: Remove all tape and
door bracing from refrigerator and
freezer doors. Remove screws attaching
handles to door frames. Slide decorative
door panels into door frames.
If panels are less than 1/4" (6 mm)
thick, install a filler panel between door
and decorative panel.
If panels are more than 1/4" (6 mm)
thick, route panel edges on all sides.
two, 2" x 4" x 32"
(5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm)
anti-tip wood boards
Center
board 1/4"
(6 mm) max.
above
refrigerator.
cover
2" (5 cm)
Attach to
wall studs
with six,
#8 x 3"
(7.6 cm)
(or longer)
wood
screws.
Boards
must be
long
enough to
fully cover
width of
compressor
cover.
10.Check the alignment of
the refrigerator door.
If the refrigerator door needs to
be adjusted left or right or in or
out, loosen the 3/8" hex head
screws in top hinge.
11.Replace door handles.
If door handles are not
aligned, loosen all handle screws
and adjust door handles as
needed. Tighten screws.
If any of the white door screws
(white trim models only) are
damaged, replace them with
additional screws provided in the
parts package.
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door stop set screw
(130° position)
90° position
bottom hinge
12. Check that the
refrigerator door can open
freely. If door opens too wide,
remove door stop screw from
bottom door hinge. Hold door
open to a position that is less
than 90°. Replace door stop
screw in the 90° door stop
position in bottom hinge and
tighten screw. If door does not
clear countertop after door has
been adjusted, countertops may
need to be mitered.
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9.Open door. Place a level
against inside top of refrigerator as
shown. Adjust leveling legs until
refrigerator is level. Check that all
four leveling legs contact floor and
support the full weight of the
refrigerator. Door panels need to
be installed before leveling.
Check that
refrigerator is
level.
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leveling
legs
Use 5/16" (8 mm)
socket and ratchet.
7.Use socket wrench to turn leg
levelers on both sides of
refrigerator to the right (clockwise)
until refrigerator weight is
supported by leveling legs. The
rollers should be off the floor.
Note: All four leveling legs must
contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of
refrigerator. Rollers are for
moving refrigerator and not for
permanent support.
rear
front
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