GE Monogram Side by Side Refrigerators Side Panels, Flooring, Grounding The Refrigerator

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 case trim. Secure the panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips. Order the side panels from the cabinet manufacturer.

•Cut a notch in the top front corner as shown to allow clearance for corner keys in the front side trim.

24"

3/16"

1-7/8"

*84"

*3" to 4"

2-9/16"

* Depending on installation height.

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 fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 1,500 lbs.

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 carefully)

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

TOOLS REQUIRED

•Tinsnips to cut banding

•Stepladder

•Bucket

•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

•1-1/4" open end wrench

•Pliers

•1/4" ratchet wrench

•#2 Stubby Phillips screwdriver

HARDWARE SUPPLIED

•Water filter bypass plug

•Anti-Tip brackets

•1/4" nut and ferrule

•Dispenser trims for 1/4" and 3/4" overlay panels

•Aluminum cover trim for 3/4" overlay panels with custom handles. Includes 22 flat head screws and 4 endcaps.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

•35" long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support

•1/4" copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits

•Water shut-off valve (optional but recommended)

•Custom panels for doors and grille panel

•Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry

•Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4" side panels

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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 properly grounded 3-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.