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Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT:
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Dimension
84" (213.4 cm)
to bottom of solid soffit
■Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
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■ Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall |
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below 55°F (13°C). |
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■ Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs |
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(272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator. |
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Flooring under refrigerator must be at same level as the room. |
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Face of cabinetry must be plumb. |
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■ Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See “Tipping |
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Radius.” |
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■ Location should permit door to open fully. See “Door Swing |
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Dimensions.” |
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■ Location must permit top grille removal. See “Opening |
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Dimensions.” |
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Opening Dimensions |
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■ The width of the opening (Width A), from side to side, must be |
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as specified for your model, for at least 2" (5.08 cm) back |
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from the face of the cabinet. |
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NOTE: If your opening does not meet this requirement, you |
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will need to make modifications. |
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| Width A (as shown | Dimension B (as | ||||||||
■ A solid soffit or wall cabinet must be installed 84" (213.4 cm) |
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above the floor. If the solid soffit is higher than 84" (213.4 cm) |
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or one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced. |
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the rear wall studs so that there is 84" (213.4 cm) from the |
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| Installation Type | Depth C (as shown above) | ||||||||||||
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Boards” for more information. |
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| Standard Flush | 25" (63.5 cm) minimum | |||||||||||
■ For a fully integrated installation, a minimum of 6" (15.24 cm) |
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of open space above the refrigerator is required. See “Fully |
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| Retrofit Installations | 24" (60.9 cm) minimum | ||||||||||||
Integrated Installation.” |
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“Install
■ A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be located within a specified number of inches from the
■ The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible area. If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing for the water line can come through the floor. See “Water Supply Requirements” for more information.
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