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An adjustable platform assembly for raising an appliance includes a platform with various spaced vertical leg members. Each of the leg members has a first mounting aperture for fixing an appliance to the platform, and a second mounting aperture for fixing an adjustable caster to the leg member. A co

An adjustable platform assembly for raising an appliance includes a platform with various spaced vertical leg members. Each of the leg members has a first mounting aperture for fixing an appliance to the platform, and a second mounting aperture for fixing an adjustable caster to the leg member. A consumer can adjust the platform assembly to a desired height by altering the height of the caster members. A decorative faceplate is provided which removably attaches to the front of the platform assembly to give the appliance a built-in look.

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1. A domestic appliance comprising:a cabinet having a bottom end; a platform assembly for supporting the cabinet in an elevated, substantially stationary position during use of the appliance, said platform assembly including a plurality of frame members which define a supporting surface upon which t

1. A domestic appliance comprising:a cabinet having a bottom end; a platform assembly for supporting the cabinet in an elevated, substantially stationary position during use of the appliance, said platform assembly including a plurality of frame members which define a supporting surface upon which the cabinet is positioned, a plurality of upstanding leg members having upper end portions secured to the plurality of frame members and lower end portions, and a plurality of roller members, each of the plurality of roller members being vertically, adjustably attached to a respective one of the lower end portions of the plurality of upstanding leg members; fastening means for fastening the bottom end of the cabinet to the platform assembly thereby fixing the cabinet upon the supporting surface in a raised condition; and a decorative faceplate secured across a front portion of said platform assembly. 2. The domestic appliance according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of frame members constitute tubular members extending between the upper end portions of respective ones of said plurality of leg members, said platform assembly further including a cross frame member extending between two of the plurality of frame members.3. The domestic appliance according to claim 1, wherein each one of said plurality of roller members constitutes a caster.4. The domestic appliance according to claim 3, wherein each caster includes a threaded mounting stud, a support cup member and a roller ball.5. The domestic appliance according to claim 1, wherein said decorative faceplate includes a front face portion extending across a front of the platform assembly, and side wall portions extending along side portions of the platform assembly.6. The domestic appliance according to claim 5, wherein the front face portion of said decorative faceplate includes various vents.7. The domestic appliance according to claim 1, wherein the appliance constitutes a refrigerator.8. The domestic appliance according to claim 7, wherein the refrigerator constitutes a bottom mount style refrigerator.9. A domestic appliance comprising:a cabinet having a bottom end, wherein the bottom end of the cabinet is formed with a plurality of holes; a platform assembly for supporting the cabinet in an elevated position, said platform assembly including a plurality of frame members which define a supporting surface upon which the cabinet is positioned, a plurality of upstanding leg members having upper end portions which are secured to the plurality of frame members and lower end portions, and a plurality of roller members, each of the plurality of roller members being vertically, adjustably attached to a respective one of the lower end portions of the plurality of upstanding leg members;means for fastening the bottom end of the cabinet to the platform assembly thereby fixing the cabinet upon the supporting surface in a raised condition, said fastening means including a plurality of fasteners extending through the plurality of holes and being secured to the platform assembly; and a decorative faceplate secured across a front portion of said platform assembly. 10. The domestic appliance according to claim 9, wherein the bottom end of the cabinet includes a plurality of spaced brackets, each one of the plurality of holes being formed in a respective one of the plurality of brackets.11. The domestic appliance according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of fasteners extend through the plurality of holes and are threadably secured to the platform assembly.12. The domestic appliance according to claim 11, wherein the upper end portion of each of the plurality of leg members includes an upper end plate provided with a threaded aperture which receives a respective one of the plurality of fasteners.13. The domestic appliance according to claim 12, wherein the lower end portion of each of the plurality of leg members includes a lower end plate provided with a threaded opening which adjustably, threadably receives a respective one of the plurality of roller members.14. A method of raising and supporting a cabinet of a domestic appliance comprising:detaching any leg leveling elements from leg leveling support structure provided on a bottom end of the cabinet; positioning the bottom end of the cabinet of the domestic appliance upon a plurality of frame members supported by a plurality of leg members of an overall platform assembly; fastening the cabinet upon the platform assembly through the leg leveling support structure; and positioning a front faceplate across the platform assembly. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising: securing the domestic appliance upon the platform assembly with a plurality of fasteners extending through the leg leveling support structure on the bottom end of the cabinet and into the platform assembly.16. The method of claim 15, wherein leg leveling support structure provided on the bottom end of the cabinet is defined by a plurality of brackets including openings, said domestic appliance being fastened upon the platform assembly with the plurality of fasteners extending through the openings and being threaded into the platform assembly.17. The method of claim 15, further comprising: altering a height of the platform assembly by vertically adjusting casters attached to the plurality of leg members supporting the platform assembly.18. The method of claim 17, further comprising: securing the plurality of fasteners to upper end plates of the plurality of leg members and attaching the casters to lower end plates of the plurality of leg members.19. The method of claim 14, further comprising: extending the decorative faceplate across both a front portion and side portions of the platform assembly.20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: venting below the domestic appliance through the decorative faceplate.