GE GFE28HSHSS, GFE28HGHBB Installation Instructions, PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE Models Only

Installation Instructions

Anti-Tip Floor Bracket

PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE Models Only

WARNING Tip Over Hazard.

Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE) are top heavy, especially with any doors open. These models must be secured with the anti-tip floor bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could result in death or serious injury. Read and follow

the entire installation instructions for installing the anti-tip floor bracket packed with your refrigerator.

NOTE:

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.)

For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: www. GEAppliances.com.

(In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)

Lag Bolts	Anchor Sleeves
1/4” (6 mm) x 1-1/2” (38 mm)	1/2” (12 mm) OD

Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors

For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only

AT-1MEASURE CABINET OPENING

AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH

Measure width of cabinet opening where refrigerator will be placed, W.

Be sure to account for any countertop overhang, baseboard thickness and any clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less than 36”. The refrigerator will be placed approximately in the middle of this opening.

Rear Wall	Baseboard
W	Thickness or
	Countertop
	Overhang
	(Whichever Is
	Larger) Plus
	Any Desired
REFRIGERATOR	Clearance

		RH Side
Front
	29

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

1/8” (3 mm) Drill Bit and	Tape measure
Electric or Hand Drill
Pencil	5/16” (8 mm) Nut Driver

AT-2LOCATINGBRACKET THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR

APlace the anti-tip floor bracket locator template (included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up against the rear wall, within W, and in line with the desired location of the RH side of the refrigerator (see Figure 1).

Figure 1 – Installation Overview

Floor – Concrete	2 Wall Holes
(2 Holes)		Floor Bracket
Floor – Wood		to Install
		RH Holes
(2 Holes)
	15 ¼”
		Rear RH
		Corner of
Base Bracket	RH Side of	Cabinet Wall
		Locator Template
on the
	Refrigerator	Sheet
Refrigerator

BPlace the anti-tip floor bracket onto the locator template with its RH floor holes lined up with the floor holes indicated on the template sheet, approximately 15 ¼” from the edge of the sheet or the RH side of the refrigerator.

CHold down in position and use the anti-tip floor bracket as a template for marking the holes based upon your configuration and type of construction as shown in Step 3. Mark the hole locations with a pencil, nail or awl.

NOTE:

•It is REQUIRED to use at least 2 screws to mount the floor bracket (one on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into either the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates all the acceptable mounting configurations for screws. Identify the screw holes on the anti-tip floor bracket for your configuration.

Refer to 239D1142P001, Pub No. 31-45484-3