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  • Installing New Appliances
  • From "Kitchen Renovations"
    episode DKTN-404


    In this final segment of "Contemporary Kitchen Expansion" the new appliances are installed.

    [Materials List and step-by-step instructions are below.]

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    The homeowners are unhappy with the cramped kitchen area...
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    and the cabinets are too antiquated.
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    The solution: Knock out the adjoining wall and open the kitchen up...
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    into a spacious, eye-popping, contemporary treasure.
    Materials and Tools for Vent Hood Installation --

    Vent hood
    Drill
    Level
    Vent template
    Flex vent
    Aluminum tape

    Materials and Tools for Undermount Sink Installation --

    Work gloves
    Undermount sink
    Carriage bolts and clips
    Silicone

    Materials and Tools for Cabinet Glass Inserts --

    Safety glasses
    Work gloves
    Screwdriver
    Glazing tips
    Glazing guns
    T-square
    Glass cutter with a carbide wheel
    Marker
    Tapping ball
    Rubbing stone

    Installing the New Appliances

    1. The new oven with double doors slide into place (figure A).

    2. The dishwasher is hooked up.

    3. The new cook top (figure B) is set down into the cutout.

    4. Finally, the new refrigerator (figure C) is put in place.
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    Figure A

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    Figure B

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    Figure C



    RESOURCES :

    Undermount Sink
    Brand name: Houzer
    Model #: MC-3210SR

    Bottom Grid
    Model #: BG-3200

    Basket Strainer
    Model #: 190-9180
    Color: Stainless Steel
    Houzer
    Website: www.enexsink.com

    Riviera Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Vegetable Sprayer
    Brand name: Brizo
    Model #: 6115088
    Color: Chrome
    Delta Faucet Co.
    To locate showrooms, visit: www.brizo.com

    Cabinet Hardware
    Brand name: Hafele
    Model #: 124-02-920
    Color: Silver color anodized
    Hafele America Co.
    Website: www.hafele.com/us

    Glass Cabinet Inserts
    Brand name: Crystal
    Model #: 73
    Torstenson Glass Co.
    Website: www.tglass.com

    Stainless Steel Vent
    Brand name: Frigidaire
    Model #: PLHV36W7CC

    Stainless Steel Double Oven
    Model #: PLEB30T8CC

    Stainless Steel Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator
    Model #: PHSC239DS

    Stainless 36" Cook Top
    Model #: PLGC36S9CC

    Stainless Steel Dishwasher
    Model #: PLD3460RDC

    Stainless Steel Microwave
    Model #: PLMB209DC
    Frigidaire
    Electrolux Home Products
    Website: www.frigidaire.com

    White Ridged Pendant Lights
    Brand name: Forecast
    Model #: F5020-36
    Color: White
    Forecast Lighting
    Website: www.forecastltg.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane