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Installation Instructions Side by Side Refrigerators Design Guide With Installation Instructions 31-49057-1 224D1889P015 10-14 GE monogram.com...
3 people are required for proper installation of 36” wide model and 4 people are required for proper installation of a 42” or 48” wide model. For Monogram local service in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. For Monogram service in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002.
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Consignes de Sécurité Ce symbole représente une alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole vous avise de dangers possibles pouvant causer la mort, des blessures ou autres. Tous les messages de sécurité seront précédés du symbole d’alerte de sécurité ainsi que des mots « DANGER », «...
Design Guide THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 25-3/8" Framed Models 42" Models 18" 25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models 35", 41", or 47" 48" Models 20" Case Width * Shipping height. *Finished Width The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that 6"...
Stainless Steel Wrapped Refrigerators Stainless Steel wrapped refrigerators have wrapped doors and grille panel, beveled edges, and tubular stainless steel handles that coordinate with other Monogram appliances. These models are shipped ready for installation. Trimmed Refrigerators Trimmed refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required.
Design Guide 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS IMPORTANT NOTE – DISPENSER MODELS The refrigerator is supplied with matching adjustable (Flush Installation Only) dispenser trims. The overlay dispenser trim is designed to fit a total panel thickness of 3/4” plus up to 1/8” adjustability. For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be •...
Design Guide 1/4” FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS 5/16" (Standard Installation Only) Trim Door Reveal If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the frame on the door and grille. 1/4"...
Design Guide 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS Overlay Panel (Standard Installation Only) Door For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may 3/4" Spacer Panel Overlay be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel must Panel be secured to a 1/4” thick backer panel which slides into the trim.
Design Guide Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, Refrigerator frameless cabinets may require filler strips to Case Trim prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator 1/4"...
Design Guide Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips Refrigerator to prevent interfeence with cabinet door 23-7/8" From swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. Rear of Refrigerator 1"...
Design Guide DISPENSER TRIM FIT EXAMPLES: (NOT TO SCALE) 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL (Flush Installation Only) • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door. 1/4” FRAMED PANEL (Standard Installation Only) • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door.
Installation Instruction 24" SIDE PANELS TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED Side panels must be used • Tinsnips to cut banding whenever the sides of the • Stepladder refrigerator will be exposed. • 1” Bit extension 3/16" The 1/4” side panels will •...
Installation Instruction PARTS IDENTIFICATION: Panel Bracket, Trim, Freezer Trim, Fresh Top Right Bottom Food Handle Side Cover Panel Bracket, Trim, Handle Bottom Left Side Visor, Fresh Food Trim, Handle Trim, Fresh Panel Bracket, Side Visor, Food Hinge Bottom Right Freezer Side Trim, Freezer Handle Side...
Installation Instruction FLOORING MISE À LA TERRE DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is at the same Risque de choc électrique. AVERTISSEMENT height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner des be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, risques d’incendies, des chocs électriques ou la mort.
Installation Instructions STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker WARNING Tip Over Hazard. operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the 120 p.s.i.
Installation Instructions STEP 7 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH HOUSEHOLD WATER WARNING FILTRATION SYSTEM Tip Over Hazard. These refrigerators are top heavy, especially Skip this step if you do not have a household water with any doors open, and must be secured to filtration system prevent tipping forward which could result in If the water supply to the refrigerator is from any...
Installation Instructions STEP 7 ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) STEP 8 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable Standard Installation Only wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator.
Installation Instructions STEP 10 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE: This refrigerator has a 3-position door stop. When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 115°, you may change the door swing to a 90° opening. A 130° door swing option is available for standard installation only.
Installation Instructions STEP 12 LAYOUT DECORATIVE DOOR PANELS - FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY Decorative wood panels must be cut to a thickness of 3/4”. The dimensions of each panel can be determined by referring to the specs provided with refrigerator. Panels must be predrilled to prevent accidental splitting or cracking of wood when attaching to door brackets in the next step.
Installation Instructions STEP 12 LAYOUT DECORATIVE DOOR PANELS - FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY (Cont.) 10. Using a pencil, trace the outline of the notch out of the Preparation for handles template at the bottom corner of each door. This mark 1. Lay out the location of the custom handle on the back will provide a guide for routing wood to provide relief for of the door panel.
Installation Instructions STEP 14 HANG DECORATIVE DOOR PANELS - FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY Panels with attached brackets will mate with steel Each screw should be tightened until snug, and then brackets already attached to top, sides, and bottom of backed off 2-3 turns to allow for fine tuning adjustment. refrigerator doors.
Installation Instructions STEP 15 LAYOUT DECORATIVE GRILLE STEP 16 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL - FLUSH PANEL - FLUSH INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ONLY ONLY 1. Pull grille panel bracket in an outward motion allowing Grille area will also have decorative wood panel it to swing out and up to the fully open position. attached to installed steel bracket.
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Installation Instructions STEP 17 ADJUST DECORATIVE PANELS - FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY Each door panel can be adjusted approximately 1/8” 3. Check that the fresh food and freezer door panels are both left and right, up and down, as well as outward in plane with the face of the cabinets.
Installation Instructions STEP 17 ADJUST DECORATIVE PANELS STEP 18 REPLACE TRIM - FLUSH - FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY INSTALLATION ONLY (Cont) 1. Replace trim and 6 screws on hinge side of each door. 2. Replace handle visor trim and four screws on the 5.
Installation Instructions STEP 19 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 20 CONNECT POWER, CLOSE GRILLE PANEL • Open the grill panel. • Plug in the power cord (if necessary) by reaching into the opening next to the water filter. If access is too tight, remove the 2 screws holding the water filter bracket and move aside.
Installation Instructions STEP 22 INSTALL TOEKICKS INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION • Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the Check door alignment. Stand back away from the side of the refrigerator. refrigerator to inspect the final installation. • Attach the LARGER toekick to the refrigerator using •...
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NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. For Monogram local service in your area, call ® 1.800.444.1845. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.