KITCHENAID DHT-486XP - Manual (Page 9)

1/4" (6 mm)
compression
nut
copper line
to valve
ferrule
Check that water supply line has
been flushed. See Page 7.
6.
Pull water supply line out from
underneath refrigerator. Carefully make
a 3-1/2" or less (180°) hook-shaped end
in the water supply line. Do not kink
water supply line.
1.
Remove and save literature
package and parts bag taped to
refrigerator door. Remove four brackets
(two on each side) that attach shipping
base to refrigerator bottom.
Do not remove tape and door bracing
until refrigerator is in final position.
Installation
steps
Do Not lower the refrigerator
against the shipping base when
removing the shipping base.
Do Not remove protective film until
refrigerator is in operating position.
All four leveling legs must contact
the floor to support and stabilize the
full weight of the refrigerator.
Keep cardboard shipping piece or
plywood under refrigerator until it is
installed in operating position.
Parts supplied for installation:
• base grille
• miscellaneous parts bag
Check that all parts were included.
3.
Place pieces of shipping carton
on the floor when rolling dolly and
refrigerator into the house. Move
refrigerator close to built-in opening.
corner
post over
handle
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4.
Set power
switch at top of
cabinet to
“ OFF ”
position.
Plug power supply cord
into grounded outlet.
Install retainer on
grounded outlet
using screw from
parts bag.
5.
Place top of cardboard
carton or plywood under refrigerator.
Remove dolly. Open appliance doors
and remove all boxes, parts packages
and packing materials from refrigerator
and freezer compartments. Do Not
remove protective film.
To prevent floor damage make sure
levelers are raised (not touching the
floor) and refrigerator is on rollers
before moving.
Move the refrigerator straight back and
evenly into the opening. Check that:
• copper tubing is not kinked.
• power supply cord is on top of
refrigerator next to cover.
retainer
grounded
outlet
power
supply
cord
2.
Place appliance dolly under the
freezer side of refrigerator and loosely
wrap dolly strap around refrigerator.
Insert carton corner posts between
strap and side trim and handles.
Carefully tighten strap, making sure
side trim and handles are protected.
corner posts
over side trim
copper
water line to
valve
lower right hand
front corner of
refrigerator
Remove cap from water valve. Slide
compression nut, then ferrule, onto
water supply line. Insert water supply
line completely into water valve.
Tighten compression nut to water
valve. Do not overtighten.
Note: Connecting the water supply line
to the water valve is easier if the water
valve is removed from the mounting
bracket. Remove the two screws
attaching the water valve and pull
forward. Connect the water supply line.
Reattach water valve to mounting
bracket.
Turn water supply line valve to “Open”
position. Turn refrigerator switch to
“On” position. Wait a few minutes.
Check water line connections for leaks.
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.
WARNING
screws