KitchenAid KBBL306EPA Installation Guide - Page 21
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3. Remove one end cap by loosening the nuts and sliding the end cap off. A C B 4. Tighten the ¹⁄₄" hex-head screws. A B D A. Bottom rail B. Nuts C. End cap D. Top rail 4. Slide the custom panel into the top grille channel and reattach the end cap. A A. Custom panel 5. Replace the top grille in the cabinet side trims and pull the panel down slightly to lock it into place. B A B A. Torx®† 27 flat-head mounting screws B. ¹⁄₄" hex-head mounting screws Door Height Adjustment (36" [91.4 cm] and 42" [106.7 cm] French Door Models) Use the following steps to adjust the door height, up or down, after the refrigerator has been leveled. NOTE: Adjust the right-hand door to the position of the left-hand door first. If it is necessary to adjust the left-hand door, you must make sure that the hinged center rail located on the left-hand door does not drag when closing the door. 1. Open the freezer drawer. Remove the locking plate screw from the bottom side of the refrigerator door hinge using a ¹⁄₄" open-end wrench. ABC A. Top grille B. Cabinet side trims A. Bushing B. Locking plate C. Locking plate screw 2. Remove the locking plate as shown. Adjust Door(s) Door Alignment (36" [91.4 cm] Single-Door Models) 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the four Torx®† 27 flat-head mounting screws and the two ¹⁄₄" hex-head mounting screws in the top hinge. 2. Adjust the top hinge of the door to align it. 3. Tighten the Torx®† 27 flat-head mounting screws to a torque of approximately 100 inch-pounds (11.3 Nm). †®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 3. Turn the bushing located underneath the bottom of the hinge using a ¹⁄₂" open-end wrench. Turning the bushing to the left will lower the door. Turning the bushing right will raise the door. 4. After adjusting, check the doors to make sure they are even at the top and bottom. If the doors are not even, continue to turn the bushing to adjust the door. 5. Replace the locking plate. ■ Turn the bushing slightly to align the hinge and locking plate screw holes. ■ Replace and tighten the locking plate screw. 6. Make final check to make sure the doors are aligned and even. 21