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Install Classic Series Custom Panels, Install Overlay Series Custom Panels

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Install Classic Series Custom Panels IMPORTANT: KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of molding or decorative panels that would not allow access to the refrigerator for service. Door Panels 1. Remove all tape and door bracing from the refrigerator and freezer doors. 2. Remove the screws that attach the handles to the door frame. 3. Slide the decorative door panels into the door frames. 4. If needed, route the door panels or install a filler panel between the doors and the decorative panels. See the "Classic Series Custom Panels" section in "Installation Requirements." 3. Remove one end cap by loosening the nuts and sliding off the end cap. A C B D A. Bottom rail B. Nuts C. End cap D. Top rail 4. Slide the backer panel into the top grille channel and reattach the end cap. A A A A. Backer 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. Panels 5. Replace the door handles. Install the top screw on each handle first. Be sure that the top of both door handles are aligned. 6. If the door handles are not aligned, loosen all handle screws and adjust door handles up or down. Tighten the screws. 7. Check refrigerator level and adjustment. Adjust if needed. Top Grille Panel 1. Grasp both ends of the top grille. 2. Push straight up, then pull straight out. Place the top grille panel-side down on a soft working surface. B A B A. Top grille B. Cabinet side trim A. Top grille B. Cabinet side trim Install Overlay Series Custom Panels IMPORTANT: ■ Install the custom handles prior to installing the panels on the refrigerator. For more information on KitchenAid custom handle selection, refer to the KitchenAid Catalog, visit www.kitchenaid.com, or call 1-800-442-9991. In Canada, visit www.KitchenAid.ca, or call 1-800-807-6777. ■ Create custom door overlay panels according to the specifications in the "Overlay Series Custom Panels" section. ■ KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of molding or decorative panels that would not allow access to the refrigerator for service. Door Panel Installation 1. Remove all tape and door bracing from the refrigerator and freezer doors. 2. Open the refrigerator and freezer compartment doors. 23

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Install Classic Series Custom Panels
IMPORTANT:
KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or
addition of molding or decorative panels that would not allow
access to the refrigerator for service.
Door Panels
1.
Remove all tape and door bracing from the refrigerator and
freezer doors.
2.
Remove the screws that attach the handles to the door frame.
3.
Slide the decorative door panels into the door frames.
4.
If needed, route the door panels or install a filler panel
between the doors and the decorative panels. See the
“Classic Series Custom Panels” section in “Installation
Requirements.”
5.
Replace the door handles. Install the top screw on each
handle first. Be sure that the top of both door handles are
aligned.
6.
If the door handles are not aligned, loosen all handle screws
and adjust door handles up or down. Tighten the screws.
7.
Check refrigerator level and adjustment. Adjust if needed.
Top Grille Panel
1.
Grasp both ends of the top grille.
2.
Push straight up, then pull straight out. Place the top grille
panel-side down on a soft working surface.
3.
Remove one end cap by loosening the nuts and sliding off the
end cap.
4.
Slide the backer panel into the top grille channel and reattach
the end cap.
5.
Replace the top grille in the cabinet side trims and pull the
panel down slightly to lock it into place.
Install Overlay Series Custom Panels
IMPORTANT:
■
Install the custom handles prior to installing the panels on the
refrigerator. For more information on KitchenAid custom
handle selection, refer to the KitchenAid Catalog, visit
www.kitchenaid.com
, or call
1-800-442-9991
. In Canada,
visit
www.KitchenAid.ca
, or call
1-800-807-6777
.
■
Create custom door overlay panels according to the
specifications in the “Overlay Series Custom Panels” section.
■
KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of
molding or decorative panels that would not allow access to
the refrigerator for service.
Door Panel Installation
1.
Remove all tape and door bracing from the refrigerator and
freezer doors.
2.
Open the refrigerator and freezer compartment doors.
A. Panels
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim
A
A
B
B
A
A. Bottom rail
B. Nuts
C. End cap
D. Top rail
A. Backer panel
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim
C
B
A
D
A
B
B
A