Kenmore 51783 21 cu. ft. Counter Depth Side by Side Refrigerator Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Kenmore

Table of Contents

Parts List
Procedure
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2) on panel. The notched end of trim must overlap the straight end of the

Side-by-Side Refrigerator
1/4″ (6 mm) Trim Adapter Kit
Installation Instructions

Introduction
RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION
Caution
To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.
Caution
To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.
Read the entire manual before installing kit. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact the source from whom kit was purchased.
Important

Mechanical experience is required to install a trim kit.
Depending on the installer’s knowledge and skill, installation can take from one-half to one hour.
If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact the source from whom kit was purchased.

Decorator Panel Dimensions
Listed below are required height x width dimensions for decorator panels. Panels are not supplied with this kit and can be purchased locally.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, refrigerator panels should not weigh more than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) and freezer panels should not weigh more than 15 pounds (7 kilograms).

Refrigerator Door| 61 7/32″ x 19 5/32″
1555 mm x 487 mm
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Upper Freezer Door| 16 27/32″ x 13 9/16″
428 mm x 345 mm
Lower Freezer Door| 31 1/4″ x 13 9/16″
794 mm x 345 mm

Parts List

Item	Description	Length	Qty
1	Top Retainer, Refrigerator Panel	19 1/8″	1
2	Bottom Retainer, Refrigerator Panel	19 7/16″	1
3	Side Retainer, Refrigerator Panel	61 7/32″	1
4	Top Retainer, Freezer Panel	13 27/32″	2
5	Bottom Retainer, Freezer Panel	13 17/32″	2
6	Side Retainer, Upper Freezer Panel	17 3/16″	1
7	Side Retainer, Lower Freezer Panel	31 19/32″	1
8	Insert, Refrigerator Handle		1
9	Insert, Freezer Handle		1
10	Cap, Refrigerator Handle		1
11	Cap, Freezer Handle		1
12	Installation Instructions		1

Procedure

Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or another flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material.
Important
Save all screws and reuse in their original location.

Remove top trim from doors by removing screws.
Remove top handle end caps by pulling out.
Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on the dispenser by pulling forward. Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out.
Release top clips by holding the bottom of the dispenser cover out and sliding up.
Remove door handle inserts by placing screwdriver at top of door handles in area between handle and insert and pull forward. Pull edge of inserts forward along length of handles.
****Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, hold handles when removing.
Remove door handles by removing screws.
Replace top trim on doors. Insert screws but do not completely tighten.
Cut 1/4″ (6 mm) panels to 1/4″ (6 mm) panel dimensions. Refer to the “Decorator Panel Dimensions” section.
Refrigerator Door
Install 1/4″ (6 mm) refrigerator door top retainer (Item #1) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto the panel. Install refrigerator door side retainer (Item #3) on right side of panel then refrigerator door bottom retainer (Item

2) on panel. The notched end of trim must overlap the straight end of the

previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.
Install 1/4″ (6 mm) upper and lower freezer door top retainers (Item #4) by placing trim at an angle on top edge of the panel. Align straight end of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install upper and lower freezer door left side retainers (Items #6 and #7, respectively), then upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item #5) on panels. The notched end of trim must overlap the straight end of the previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.
Caution
To prevent property damage, place masking tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape prevents panel from damaging doors.
Place masking tape on back of panels at each corner.
Open doors. Place bottom of refrigerator panel in bottom trim then place top of panel under top trim. Place bottom of the lower freezer door panel in bottom trim then place top of the panel under dispenser cavity. Place bottom of upper freezer
door panel in top of dispenser cavity then place top of panel under top trim. Slide panels into place until panels are seated firmly underside trim.
Install new top handle caps by snapping in. Replace door handles by placing door handles on doors.
Insert screws and tighten. Replace handle inserts by snapping in place. Tighten top door trim screws.
Replace dispenser cover by snapping in.
Replace switch cover by snapping in.