Side Panels; Tools, Hardware, Materials; Grounding The Refrigerator - GE Side by Side Refrigerators Installation Instructions Manual

SIDE PANELS

Side panels must be used
whenever the sides of the
refrigerator will be
exposed. The 1/4" side
panels will slip into the
side case trim. Secure the
panels to the refrigerator
with stick-on hook and
loop fastener strips. Order
the side panels from the
cabinet manufacturer.
• Cut a notch in the top
front corner as shown
to allow clearance for
corner keys in the front
side trim.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tinsnips to cut banding
• Stepladder
• Bucket
• Level
• Appliance Hand Truck
• Tubing cutter
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and appropriate bits
• 5/16", 7/16" socket
• Safety glasses
• 1-1/4" open end wrench
• Pliers
• 1/4" ratchet wrench
• #2 Stubby Phillips screwdriver
HARDWARE SUPPLIED
• Water filter bypass plug
• Anti-Tip brackets
• 1/4" nut and ferrule
• Dispenser trims for 1/4" and 3/4" overlay panels
• Aluminum cover trim for 3/4" overlay panels with
custom handles. Includes 22 flat head screws and
4 endcaps.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 35" long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support
• 1/4" copper water line tubing or GE
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits
• Water shut-off valve (optional but recommended)
• Custom panels for doors and grille panel
• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry
• Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for
1/4" side panels
Design Guide
24"
3/16"
1-7/8"
*84"
*3" to 4"
2-9/16"
* Depending on installation height.
FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be
placed on a level surface of hard material that is
at the same height as the rest of the flooring. This
surface should be strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator, or approximately 1,500 lbs.
NOTE: Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place under the
refrigerator where you are working.

GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully)
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT
THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
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