Step 5, Level Refrigerator; Step 6, Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure - GE Side by Side Refrigerators Installation Instructions Manual

STEP 5 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR
All models have 4-point leveling. The front is
supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by
adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front
of the refrigerator.
• To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the
7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn
clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the
refrigerator.
• For front leveling, use a 1-1/4" open-end wrench.
• Adjust height of refrigerator to match installation
cutout opening 83-1/2" to 84-1/2". The refrigerator
should be level and plumb with cabinetry.
Hex Nut Adjusts
Rear Wheels
CAUTION:
The rear leveling wheels and front leveling legs are
limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1". If the
installation requires more than 84-1/2" height, the
installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet
of plywood or runners. Cabinetry trim could also be
added across the top of the opening to shorten the
opening. If you attempt to raise the refrigerator
more than 1", you will damage the front leveling
legs and the rear leveling wheels.
PRUDENCE
Les roues de nivellement arrière et les pattes de
nivellement avant permettent un réglage maximal
de 25 mm (1 po). Si l'ouverture pour le réfrigérateur
a une hauteur supérieure à 2,15 m (84-1/2 po),
l'installateur doit élever le réfrigérateur sur une
feuille de contre-plaqué ou des glissières. Il est
également possible d'ajouter des baguettes de
finition des placards sur le haut de l'ouverture afin
de la réduire. Lever le réfrigérateur de plus de
25 mm (1 po) endommage les pattes de nivellement
avant et les roues de nivellement arrière.
Installation Instructions
Leveling Leg
STEP 6 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP
PROCEDURE
The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.
The anti-tip brackets cannot be used on metal wall
studs. Use this Alternate Procedure to secure the
refrigerator against tip-over whenever metal wall studs
are encountered and there is no soffit.
Through Trim and Into Soffit
or 3/4" Min. Wood Brace
• Raise the grille panel to access case trim.
• Use a 3/16" bit to drill four evenly spaced clearance
holes through the metal top case trim.
• Use a 1/16" bit to drill to pilot holes through the
metal clearance holes and into the wood soffit. The
holes should be centered in the soffit or a 3/4" min.
wood brace. The brace spanning the enclosure must
be securely fastened to cabinets on both sides.
• Install four, 1-1/2" drywall screws into the pilot holes.
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Side View
Top Case Trim
Top Case Trim
Install Four
1-1/2" Drywall Screws
3/4"
Min.