KITCHENAID TOP-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR - Manuel (Page 6)

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NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
7. Flush the water system. See “Prepare the Water System.”
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 ice container.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
7. Flush the water system. See “Prepare the Water System.”
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 ice container.
Refrigerator Doors
Remove Handle (Architect ® Series)
Graphics are included later in this section.
NOTE: These instructions are for the Architect ® Series doors with
curved handle only.
1. Using a
¹⁄₈" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located
underneath each handle.
2. Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep
screws for reattaching handles.
Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)
IMPORTANT:
■ Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power.
■ Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
■ If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the
instructions are the same regardless of door style.
■ If you have a standard or contour door and are also going to
reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the
appropriate door style.
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-Head Hinge Screw
TOOLS NEEDED:
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver,
⁵⁄₁₆
" open-end wrench, flat 2"
putty knife.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
Reverse Doors (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT:
■ Architect ® Series doors with curved handle are not reversible.
■ If you want to reverse your standard or contour doors so they
open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.”
A. Refrigerator water tubing
B. Nut (provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling (provided)
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
A. Bulb
B. Nut (provided)
Standard Contour Architect ® Series
A B C D E F
A
B