4. Replace the door stop screw or screws in the bottom hinge
and tighten.
NOTE: If you are using full-overlay custom panels with the
Trimless Trim Kit, the door stop should be replaced in either
the 90° or 110° position. See "Handle and Door Clearances
for Custom Panel Series."
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In sta l l S ide Pan el
If the built-in area depth is 25 in. (63.5 cm) or more, the side
panels can be installed inside the side trim or attached to the
outside of the side trim.
IMPORTANT: Thermador is not responsible for the removal or
addition of molding or decorative panels that would prevent the
refrigerator from being serviced.
1. For the inside side trim piece, slide the front edge of the
routed side panel into the trim piece.
2. Nail the rear edge of the panel to the support board.
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1. Support board
2. Side trim piece
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1. 130°
2. 110°
3. 90°
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I n s t a l l B a s e G r i l l e
There are 2 pieces to the base grille to allow for a custom fit: the
base grille itself and the skirt. The skirt can be added to the base
grille in order to extend it all the way to the floor.
1. Open the refrigerator door and measure the distance from the
bottom of the refrigerator cabinet to the floor.
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1. Floor
2. Refrigerator cabinet bottom
3. Distance to be measured
2. Measure this same distance from the top of the base grille to
the closest "V" groove on the skirt. Use a knife to score down
the "V" groove and break the skirt at the score line.
1. Grille and skirt assembly
2. Measured distance from above in step 2
3. Score "V" groove
3. Slide the skirt onto the base grille.
4. Then attach the base grille to the cabinet with the 2 screws
provided.
C o m p le t e I n s t a l l a t i o n
1. Turn the water supply line valve to the "Open" position.
2. Turn the refrigerator switch to the ON position. 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 and Care Guide for instructions. Remove the
protective film from the 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. Flush the water system before use. See the "Water System
Preparation" section in the Use and Care Guide.
7. 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 and Care Guide. Keep Installation Instructions and
Use and Care Guide near the built-in refrigerator for easy
reference.
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