KITCHENAID Bottom-Mount Built-In Refrigerator - Manual (Page 28)

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3. Snap the skirt onto the base grille.
4. Trim the skirt by scoring the proper “V” groove with a utility
knife. Break the skirt at the score line.
5. Using the two screws, attach the base grille assembly to the
refrigerator as shown.
NOTE: Drive in the right side screw first.
Complete Installation
1. Turn the water supply line valve to the “Open” position.
2. Turn the refrigerator switch to the ON position. See “Power
On/Off Switch” in the Use & Care Guide for instructions. Wait
a few minutes. Check the water line connections for leaks.
3. Remove all boxes, parts packages and packing materials
from the interior of the refrigerator. See the “Cleaning” section
in the Use & Care Guide for instructions. Remove the
protective film and cardboard from the grille and doors or
door frame, depending on your model.
4. Install the shelves and bins in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
5. The controls are preset at the factory to the midpoint setting.
Check to be sure that the compressor is operating properly
and that all the lights are working.
6. If construction will continue after the refrigerator has been
installed, set the controls to OFF.
To get the most efficient use from your new built-in refrigerator,
read your Use & Care Guide. Keep Installation Instructions and
Use & Care Guide near the built-in refrigerator for easy reference.
Water System Preparation
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make
sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1. Turn off the ice maker. Slide the ice maker On/Off control,
located on the left-hand side of the ice bin, to the OFF (down)
position as shown.
NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the
base grille filter is properly installed.
2. Turn on the ice maker. Slide the ice maker On/Off control,
located on the left-hand side of the ice bin, to the ON (up)
position. Please refer to “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” for
further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.
■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
■ Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
A. Base grille
B. Skirt
A. “V” groove
A. Screws (2)
A
B
A
A
A. On/Off control
A
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.