GE 49-60468-1 Install Side Panels, Install Anti-Tipbrackets, Warning Anti-Tipprecautions

Models: 49-60468-1

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Installation Instructions

STEP 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM

Skip this step when not using an RO System

If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water System, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes.

Filter Bypass Plug

STEP 3 INSTALL SIDE PANELS

Skip this step when not using side panels

If you are using 1/4side panels, they should be inserted into the case trim. Fasten the panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips before setting refrigerator in place.

STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS

WARNING:ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS

The refrigerator is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.

ATTENTION: PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS

Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité de son basculement vers l’avant.

Cut a 2x 4x 35block and secure the block to the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws.

2 x 4 Cut STEP 3 INSTALL SIDE PANELS

35" Length

Installation Mounting

Height Bracket

From Floor

Screws Mounted into Skip this step when not using side panels

Vertical Wall Studs

Secure the bracket with wood block to the back wall so that it is 84(or your installation height) from the finished floor Use #12 or #14 wood screws. See illustration.

Brackets

Required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Block

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soffit

 

 

Brackets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not Required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beneath a

 

 

 

 

Height

 

 

 

 

Soffit

 

 

 

 

From

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Block

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side View

Screws must penetrate at least one inch into vertical wall studs.

Before pushing the refrigerator into the opening, plug the power cord into the receptacle. Open the grille panel and reach into the opening at the back to grasp the power cord. Pull the power cord into the opening as you push the refrigerator back.

Gently push refrigerator into the opening with hands against front corners.

Important Note: When the refrigerator is installed under a soffit or if there is not enough height for this method of security, brackets cannot be used. Proceed to step 5 to level the refrigerator and then to step 6 to secure refrigerator to cabinets. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.

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GE 49-60468-1 Install Side Panels, Install Anti-Tipbrackets, Skip this step when not using an RO System