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Installation Instructions
INST
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TION INSTRUCTIONS
Whirlpool (23” Deep)
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1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on page 9 of this
manual and replace with provided louvered rear panel.
NOTE:
You may need to drill holes in flange of existing
sleeve to match new rear grille.
Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry
fitting using the method described below:
2. Place (2) 1” x 1-1/2” x 14” seals against each side.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending
from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is
attached.
4. If position is correct, remove unit and proceed to the
next step. If not, go to step 9.
5. Attach (1) 1” x 1-1/2” x 25” long seal in the center
at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper
and press into position.
6. Attach (2) 1” x 1-1/2” x 14” seals to the left and right
sides of the sleeve.
7. Cut (2) 1” x 3/8” x 25” seals to 14” long and attach
them to the vertical sections of the grille.
8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the
sleeve. Now go to step 15.
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra
extension into the room:
9. Attach 1” x 3/4” x 14” long seal over the solid vertical
portion of the rear grille.
10. Attach (4) 4-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 1-1/2” foam blocks with
the slot overlapping the seal above.
11. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks.
You may need to trim the length to size.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical portion of
the grille.
13. Attach (2) 1” x 1-1/2” x 14” seals along the sides of
the sleeve again making sure all seals are flush.
14. Cut the 1” x 1-1/2” x 25” seal to fit the top of the
sleeve. The pieces must be fitted flush to the edge
of the divider.
15. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
16. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the first
screw from front on left side of unit.
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17. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
18. Screw and attach the other end of the ground
wire to the unit. Make sure that the toothed
washer is against the cabinet.
19. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
20. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
21. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
