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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

IMPORTANT:
■Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
■Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future
reference. Save these Installation Instructions for the local
electrical inspector’s use.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
PARTS NEEDED:
■Six #8 x 3 " (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be needed)
■One or two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood board(s)
■Order factory panels, make custom panels or consult a
qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels.
Classic Series: Order factory panels, make custom panels, or
consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the
panels. See “Design Specifications” for more information.
Overlay Series: Make custom panels, or consult a qualified
cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See “Design
Specifications” for more information.
Complete, Architect® and Pro Line® Series are shipped
complete.
■If you are connecting the water line directly to copper tubing
and not to a shutoff valve, you need a ferrule, a union, and a
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) compression fitting.

Location Requirements

The refrigerator can be recessed in an opening between cabinets
or installed at the end of a cabinet run using a side panel to
enclose the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
■Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
■Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
■Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than
600 lbs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the
refrigerator.
■Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See
“Tipping Radius.”
■Location should permit door to open fully. See “Door
Swing Dimensions.”
■Location must permit top grille removal. See “Opening
Dimensions.”

Opening Dimensions

■The solid soffit must be within 1" (2.5 cm) maximum above
the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is higher than 1" (2.5cm) or
one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced to
prevent tipping during use.
If the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to
the rear wall studs 80" to 90" (203 - 229 cm) above the floor.
See “Install Anti-Tip Boards” for more information.
NOTE: A clearance of ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) must be maintained in front
of the refrigerator’s side trim in order for the top grille to be
removed.
■A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be placed within
4" (10.2 cm) of the right side cabinets or end panel. See
“Electrical Requirements” for additional information.
■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 or the
■Hand drill or electric drill
(properly grounded)
■Torx ®† T27 screwdriver
■Drill bits ■¹¹⁄₃₂" nut driver
■Two adjustable wrenches ■³⁄₈" and ¹⁄₂" open-end
wrenches
■Phillips screwdriver ■⁵⁄₃₂" Allen wrench
■Small level ■⁵⁄₁₆" socket wrench
■Appliance dolly ■Tape measure
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
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.
¹⁄₂"
(1.3 cm)