Installation
36″ Refrigerators, Freezers
Step 3
Install
Side Panels
•Side panels are not required when the refrigerator or freezer is installed into an enclosure. Skip this step if you are installing into an enclosure.
•Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigerator or freezer will be exposed and when installed between frameless cabinets. See pages 3 and 4.
•Side panel installation will be determined by the design of the side panel you have previously chosen.
•Side panels must be installed plumb.
Illustration A
Refrigerator |
Cabinet |
Refrigerator door |
Cabinet |
1/4″ Side panels – Insert end of side panel into case trim. Fasten with
•If you choose to use 1/4″ side panels, they should be inserted into the case trim as illustrated. Fasten the panels to the refrigerator with
•1/2″ to 3/4″ side panels are normally set into place and fastened to adjacent cabinetry or the back wall before rolling the refrigerator into the opening. See illustration B.
Illustration B
Refrigerator |
Cabinet |
Refrigerator door |
1/2″ to 3/4″ Side Panels – Leading edge of side
panel is flush with cabinet front. Fasten to the back wall using a cleat.
Step 4 Install
WARNING
Brackets
Block
Soffit
Brackets
Not Required
ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS
The refrigerator is
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 2″ x 4″ x 35″ block and secure the block to |
the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 |
wood screws. |
• Secure the bracket with wood block to the back |
wall so that it is 84″ (or your installation height) |
Required
2 x 4 Cut 
35" Length
Height
From
Floor
to
Bottom
of Wood
Block
Side View
Beneath a
Soffit
from the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood |
screws. See illustration. |
• 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. |
Installation Mounting
Height Bracket
From Floor
Screws Mounted into 
Vertical Wall Studs
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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