The Installation Space; Dimensions And Clearances - GE Side by Side Refrigerators Installation Instructions Manual

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

*Finished Width
6"
Electrical
84 1/2" max
Area
83 1/2" min
Finished
Opening
24"
5"
Water Supply
3 1/2"
*The finished cutout width must be:
35-1/2" for 36" models
41-1/2" for 42" models
47-1/2" for 48" models
Water And Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the electrical
and water supply located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24"
The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond
adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.
Cutout depth beneath a soffit:
When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot
exceed the 24" 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.
NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not
recommended.
• Water line can enter the opening through the floor
or back wall. The water line should be 1/4" O.D.
copper tubing or GE SmartConnect
the cold water line and water connection location,
long enough to extend to the front of the
refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible
shut off valve in the water line is required.
Design Guide
36" Models 12"
42" Models 18"
48" Models 20"
5"
75" From Floor
to Bottom
of Electrical
Area
5"
3 1/2"
™ kit between

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

35", 41", or 47"
Case Width
*83-1/2"
at
Rear
36", 42" or 48"
Frame to Frame
Depth Including Handles:
26-7/8" Framed Models
27-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
28-11/16" Professional Models
Product Clearances
These refrigerators are equipped with a 2 position
door stop. The factory set 130° door swing can be
adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or
walls is restricted.
130° Door Swing
A
Models A
36" 13"
42" 13"
48" 15"
Allow minimum clearances for freezer door
(Dimension A) and fresh food door (Dimension B)
for a full 130° door swing and to allow for pan
removal.
For a 90° door swing, allow 4" min. clearance
to a wall, for framed and stainless steel models.
Allow 5" min. clearance for professional series models.
If the 90° door stop position is used, pan access is
maintained, but pan removal is restricted.
See illustrations pages 4 and 5 to determine
door swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or
countertops.
3
25-3/8" Framed Models
25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
* Shipping height. The
refrigerator can be
adjusted to fit into a
cutout that is 83-1/2"
min. to 84-1/2" max.
*84" From
height. Note that the
Floor to
top case trim at the
Top Frame
front is 1/2" higher
and will overlap
upper cabinetry or
soffit. Use leveling
legs and wheels for a
maximum 1" height
adjustment.
90° Door Swing
B
90° Door Swing
*Min. Distance
B C
15" 20-5/8"
19" 26-5/8"
*4" Stainless and
Trimmed Models.
20" 28-5/8"
5" Pro Series
23-7/8"
Behind
Frame
C
to Wall