Location Requirements
■ The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on
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plumbing for the water line can come through the floor. See “Water Supply Requirements” for more information.
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Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. |
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■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. |
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■ It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near |
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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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■ 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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■ Location must permit top grille removal. See “Opening |
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Opening Dimensions |
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■ The width of the opening, from side to side, must be as |
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specified for your model, for at least 2" (5.08 cm) back from |
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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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■ 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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rear wall studs so that there is 84" (213.4 cm) from the bottom |
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of the |
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for more information. | Model | Width A |
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■ 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 | 36 | 36" (91.4 cm) |
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Integrated Installation.” |
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■ A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be located within |
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a specified number of inches from the | Installation Type | Depth C (as shown above) | ||
cabinets or end panel. See the chart following the graphic for | Standard Flush | 25" (63.5 cm) minimum | ||
the number of inches required for your model. For more | ||||
information, see “Electrical Requirements.” | (new installation) |
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| Retrofit Installations | 24" (60.9 cm) minimum | ||
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| ■ The width of the opening (Width A), must be as specified | |||
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| ■ Flooring under refrigerator must be at same level as the | |||
| room. Face of cabinetry must be plumb. |
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