Installation Instructions Side by Side Refrigerators Design Guide With Installation Instructions 31-46514-1 224D1889P014 01-13 GE monogram.
Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN Skill Level – Installation of this refrigerator requires basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the Owner’s Manual for warranty information. 5HDG WKHVH LQVWUXFWLRQV FRPSOHWHO\ DQG FDUHIXOO\ IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Design Guide THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12 42" Models 18 48" Models 20 25-3/8" Framed Models 25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models 35", 41", or 47" Case Width *Finished Width 84 1/2" max 83 1/2" min Finished Opening 6" Electrical Area *83-1/2" at Rear 5" 24" 5" Water Supply 5" 75" From Flo to Bottom of Electrical Area 3 1/2" 36", 42" or 48" Frame to Frame 3 1/2" * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 83-1/2” min.
Design Guide Refrigerator Frameless Cabinets: 7KH FDVH WULP RYHUODSV FDELQHWV DW WKH WRS DQG VLGHV 7KHUHIRUH frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interfeence with cabinet door VZLQJ 7KH RSHQLQJ PXVW DOORZ IRU ILOOHU VWULSV 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator Case Trim 3/4" 1" 1-3/4" 2" 1-1/2" 1/2" 3" 2-1/2" 1-1/4" 1/4" 2-3/4" 2-1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" l tee sS les ain St 3/4" Overlay Panel (Nominal Size) Door 1/4" Top View 130° DOOR SWING (factory setting) Scal
Design Guide Frameless Cabinets: 7KH FDVH WULP RYHUODSV cabinets at the top DQG VLGHV 7KHUHIRUH frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing. 7KH RSHQLQJ PXVW DOORZ for filler strips.
Design Guide CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits Professional Style Stainless Steel Refrigerators Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators have beveled edges DQG SURIHVVLRQDO VW\OH KDQGOHV 7KHVH PRGHOV DUH VKLSSHG ready for installation. Overlay panels You may also choose to install custom overlay panels from \RXU FDELQHW PDQXIDFWXUHU 7KLV GHVLJQ SURYLGHV a seamless appearance which integrates smoothly with surrounding cabinetry.
Design Guide 1/4” FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS If you choose to install framed panels, they must EH FXW WR WKH GLPHQVLRQV VKRZQ 7KH SDQHOV ZLOO VOLGH into the frame on the door and grille. 5/16" Trim Reveal Door 1/4" Panel Non-Dispenser Models ,I WKH FXVWRP SDQHO LV OHVV WKDQ µ WKLFN DQG LW ILWV loosely in the door frame it can be backed up with a piece of filler material or foam tape to improve the fit. IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total panel weight: Fresh food door panel – 75 lbs.
Design Guide 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS Overlay Panel Door For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may EH LQVWDOOHG RQ WULPPHG PRGHOV 7KH RYHUOD\ SDQHO PXVW EH VHFXUHG WR D µ WKLFN EDFNHU SDQHO ZKLFK VOLGHV LQWR WKH WULP $ VSDFHU SDQHO µ WKLFN PXVW EH SODFHG between the overlay and backer panel. Assemble the panels with glue and screws: &HQWHU WKH VSDFHU SDQHO RQ WKH EDFNHU SDQHO OHIW WR right and top to bottom. Secure the panels with glue.
Design Guide DISPENSER MODELS: RAISED OVERLAY PANEL DESIGN 1/4" Backer Panel .10" Spacer 3/4" Overlay Panel When a raised panel design is to be used, a custom wide middle rail is required to accept the dispenser trim. 7KH PLGGOH UDLO PXVW EH ZLGH HQRXJK WR DOORZ for the dispenser trim to overlap the opening. 7KH PLGGOH UDLO PXVW EH µ WRWDO WKLFNQHVV to accept the dispenser trim.
Design Guide 24" SIDE PANELS Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. 7KH µ VLGH SDQHOV ZLOO slip into the side case trim. Secure the panels to the refrigerator with stick-on *84" hook and loop fastener strips. Order the side panels from the cabinet manufacturer. &XW D QRWFK LQ WKH WRS front corner as shown to allow clearance for corner keys in the front side trim.
Installation Instructions 5HPRYH WKH VL[ µ bolts securing the straps to the skid. STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING CAUTION 7KH UHIULJHUDWRU LV PXFK KHDYLHU DW CAUTION WKH WRS WKDQ DW WKH ERWWRP³EH FDUHIXO ZKHQ PRYLQJ When using a hand truck, handle from the side only.
Installation Instructions STEP 3 (continued) STEP 6 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS Shut off the main water supply. 7XUQ RQ WKH QHDUHVW IDXFHW ORQJ HQRXJK WR FOHDU WKH OLQH of water. ,QVWDOO D VKXW RII YDOYH EHWZHHQ WKH LFHPDNHU ZDWHU valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet. 7KH VKXW RII YDOYH VKRXOG EH ORFDWHG ZKHUH LW ZLOO EH easily accessible. 7XUQ RQ WKH PDLQ ZDWHU VXSSO\ DQG IOXVK GHEULV 5XQ DERXW D TXDUW RI ZDWHU WKURXJK WKH WXELQJ LQWR D bucket.
Installation Instructions STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE STEP 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR $OO PRGHOV KDYH SRLQW OHYHOLQJ 7KH IURQW LV supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator. 7R OHYHO WKH EDFN RI WKH UHIULJHUDWRU WXUQ WKH µ KH[ QXW ORFDWHG DERYH WKH IURQW ZKHHOV 7XUQ clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator.
Installation Instructions STEP 9 SECURE REFRIGERATOR TO CABINETRY STEP 11 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL (for Custom Panel Models only) Whenever possible, perform this step for anti-tip security, or when anti-tip brackets cannot be used. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.
Installation Instructions STEP 12 INSTALL 1/4” FRAMED PANELS Go to Step 12A for Overlay Panels Supplied Handle Shown in 1/4” Panel Position Install door panels: 2SHQ WKH GRRU WR 5HPRYH WKH 3KLOOLSV KHDG VFUHZV from the door handle.
Installation Instructions STEP 12A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS Supplied Handle Shown in Overlay Panel Position Install door panels: 2SHQ GRRU WR 5HPRYH WKH 3KLOOLSV KHDG VFUHZV from the door handle.
Installation Instructions STEP 12A (continued) STEP 12A (continued) Custom Handles ,I \RX DUH XVLQJ FXVWRP KDQGOHV WKH KDQGOH PXVW be properly secured to the overlay panel before sliding the panel into the trim. 7KH FDELQHW PDQXIDFWXUHU ZLOO VXSSO\ WKH FXVWRP handle and hardware. 'LVFDUG WKH VXSSOLHG KDQGOH &DUHIXOO\ SODFH WKH DOXPLQXP FRYHU WULP LQWR WRS end cap so that the recess is aligned with the cap.
Installation Instructions STEP 13 INSTALL DISPENSER TRIM STEP 14 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Skip this step is you are installing a stainless steel wrapped or a non-dispenser refrigerator. 7KHUH DUH WZR GLVSHQVHU WULPV VKLSSHG ZLWK \RXU refrigerator. Select the appropriate trim for your application. Framed Panel Trim Refrigerator Water Supply Overlay Panel Trim House Water Supply /RFDWH DQG EULQJ WKH WXELQJ WR WKH IURQW of the cabinet.
Installation Instructions STEP 17 INSTALL TOEKICKS STEP 15 CONNECT POWER, CLOSE GRILLE PANEL /RFDWH WKH VXSSOLHG WRHNLFNV VKLSSHG WDSHG WR WKH VLGH RI WKH UHIULJHUDWRU )LUVW DWWDFK WKH /$5*(5 WRHNLFN WR WKH UHILJHUDWRU XVLQJ 21/< WKH WRS FHQWHU KROH 1H[W DWWDFK WKH WRHNLFN H[WHQVLRQ WR WKH UHIULJHUDWRU XVLQJ WKH WKUHH ORZHU VORWV 2SHQ WKH JULOO SDQHO 3OXJ LQ WKH SRZHU FRUG LI QHFHVVDU\ E\ UHDFKLQJ into the opening next to the water filter.
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ZKHSS2 Tubular Stainless Steel Handles STEP 2 INSTALL HANDLE ONTO PANELS STEP 2 (continued) Drill Pilot Holes 0HDVXUH PDUN DQG GUDZ D OLQH µ IURP the handle side edge, top to bottom. +ROG WKH WXEXODU KDQGOH DJDLQVW WKH DSSHDUDQFH VLGH centered top to bottom and on the marked line. 0DUN WKH VFUHZ KROH ORFDWLRQV DW WKH FHQWHU of the handle attachment posts. Place the handle over the marks to check again that the holes are aligned to the handle posts.
ZKHSS2 Tubular Stainless Steel Handles STEP 4 INSTALL DISPENSER TRIM STEP 3 INSTALL ASSEMBLED HANDLES For Dispenser Models Only: 7KHUH DUH WZR GLVSHQVHU WULPV VKLSSHG ZLWK \RXU GLVSHQVHU UHIULJHUDWRU 1RWH WKDW WKH LQVLGH GHSWK RI WKH IUDPHV DUH GLIIHUHQW &KRRVH WKH WULP PDUNHG µ RYHUOD\ SDQHOV 3UHVV DQG VQDS WKH GLVSHQVHU WULP LQWR WKH GLVSHQVHU recess on the door.
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