Design Guide
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 ease trim.
Secure the panels to the
refrigerator
with stick-on
hook and loop fastener
_84"
strips. Order the side
panels from the cabinet
manufacturer.
• Cut a notch in the top
front corner as shown
to allow clearance
for
_
_3" to 4"
corner keys in the front
_
2-9/16"
side trim.
* Depending on installationheight.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Tinsnips to cut banding
• Stepladder
• 1" Bit extenion
• Tape measure
• Gloves
• 1/4" Drywall screws
• 5-Gal. Bucket with cover
• 6" Spirit 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
• 1-1/8" open end wrench
• Pliers
• 1/4", 5/16" Combo Rachet
• 55" long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support
• 1/4" copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing kits
• Water shut-off valve
• Custom panels for doors and grille panel
• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetrg
• Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for
1/4" side panels
HARDWARE SUPPLIED
• Water filter bypass plug
• Anti-Tip brackets
• 1/4" nut and ferrule
• Dispenser trims for 2//4" and 5/4" overlag panels
(for use with Custom Panel models}.
• Aluminum cover trim for 3/4" overlag panels
with custom handles. Includes 22 flat head screws
and/4 endcaps.
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 fullg loaded refrigerator,
or approximately 1,500 Ibs.
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 carefullg)
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 properlg grounded
5-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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