Installation Instructions

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Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
Water And Electrical Locations
Electrical and water supply must be located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24” (60.96 cm)
The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond
adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.
Allow minimum 1/8” (0.32 cm) air gap between case
back & wall.
Cutout depth beneath a soffit:
When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot exceed
the 24” (60.96 cm) installation depth shown. The top
case trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit.
Additional Specifications
• A 115 volt 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supply is
required. An individual properly grounded branch
circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install
a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located
on rear wall as shown.
• Water line can enter the opening through the floor
or back wall. Route SmartConnect
™
kit or 1/4” O.D.
copper tubing between the cold water line and the
water connection location. The tubing should be
long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shut-off valve in the
water line is required.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
Product Clearances
These refrigerators are equipped with a 3-position door
stop. The factory set 130° door swing can be adjusted
to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is
restricted.
Allow 12-5/16” (31.27 cm) minimum clearance for a full
130° door swing.
For a 90° door swing, allow 4 9/16” (11.59 cm) min.
clearance to a wall, for framed and stainless steel
models. If the 90° door stop position is used, pan
access is maintained, but pan removal is restricted.
See illustrations pages 27 and 28 to determine door
swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.
36" Frame to
Frame Width
*84" From
Floor to
Top Frame
35"
Case Width
*83 1/2"
at
Rear
23-5/8" Stainless Steel Models
Case Depth
Depth Including Handles:
28-1/16" Minimalist Style Handles
28-1/2" Statement Style Handles
* Shipping height. The
refrigerator can be adjusted
to fit into a cutout that is
83-1/2” (212.09 cm) min. to
84-1/2” (214.63 cm) max.
height. Note that the top
case trim at the front is
1/2” higher and will overlap
upper cabinetry or soffit.
Use leveling legs and
wheels for a maximum
1” (2.54 cm) height
adjustment.
6"
Wall View
Electrical
Area
84-1/2" max
Finished
Opening
75" From
Floor to
Bottom
of Electrical Area
10"
24" Cutout Depth
35-1/2"
Finished Width
2-5/16"
5"
10"
10"
3-1/2" 3-1/2"
5"
3-1/2"
Water Supply
The finished
cutout width must
be 35-1/2”.
23-5/8"
Behind
Frame
90°90°
18-1/2”
4 9/16” Min.
Distance to Adjacent
Wall from Cutout
12-5/16"
Min. to
Wall
12-5/16"
Min. to
Wall
130°
130°
9 1/4"
Min. to
Wall
9 1/4"
Min. to
Wall
115°
115°
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