GE AKCQ08ACJ Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 14

Installation Instructions
Whirlpool (17-1/8" Deep)
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1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on page 9
of this manual and replace with provided louvered
rear panel.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of
existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
2. Cut (2) 17" tapered spacer blocks as shown below
into two pieces.
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Tapered Spacer Block
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Cut Here
3. Install 13" section to the floor of the sleeve. This
helps induce a rearward slope on the unit.
4.
the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper
and press into position.
5.
sides of the sleeve.
6.
them to the vertical sections of the rear grille.
7. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve.
8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove the second
screw from front on left side of unit.
9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw.
10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire
to the unit. Make sure that the toothed washer is
against the cabinet.
11. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a
good seal, making sure the ground wire does not
become tangled.
12. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the
sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting
on page 15.
13. Seal and frame the unit as described on page 16.
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Protection Paper
Backing
Whirlpool (23" Deep)
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1. Remove existing rear grille as shown on page 9
of this manual and replace with provided louvered
rear panel.
NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of
existing sleeve to match new rear grille.
Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry
fitting using the method described below:
2.
3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending
from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is
attached.
4. If position is correct, remove unit and proceed to
the next step. If not, go to step 9.
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at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper
and press into position.
6.
right sides of the sleeve.
7.
them to the vertical sections of the grille.
8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the
sleeve. Now go to step 15.
Use these next steps if the unit requires extra
extension into the room:
9.
vertical portion of the rear grille.
10.
with the slot overlapping the seal above.
11. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks.
You may need to trim the length to size.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical portion of
the grille.
13.
of the sleeve again making sure all seals are
flush.
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sleeve. The pieces must be fitted flush to the
edge of the divider.
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