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Instructions for Stainless Steel Installation

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Page 1: ...Design Guide with Installation Instructions monogram com 31 49082 1 224D3560P003 04 15 GE 36 Built In French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ...

Page 2: ...ARNING or CAUTION These words are defined as DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury For Monogram local service in your area call 1 800 44...

Page 3: ...portes et les placards sont toujours étroits Soyez prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes en présence d enfants Consignes de Sécurité AVERTISSEMENT Risque de choc électrique Branchez l appareil dans une prise triple avec terre Ne retirez pas la broche de terre N utilisez pas d adaptateur Le non respect de ces instructions peut entraîner des risques d incendies des chocs électriques ou la mort Remp...

Page 4: ...Raised Freezer Drawer Panel Routing 27 3 4 Raised Grille Panel Routing 28 Optional Accessory Kits 28 Side Panels 29 Side Cleats 29 Installation Instructions Tools Hardware Materials Flooring 30 Grounding the Refrigerator 30 Step 1 Remove Packaging 31 Step 2 Install Water Line 31 Step 2A Water Line with Reverse Osmosis System 32 Step 3 Install Side Panels 32 Step 4 Install Case Trim 32 Step 5 Anti ...

Page 5: ...5 Instructions for Standard Installation ...

Page 6: ...tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator Installation of an easily accessible shut off valve in the water line is required DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Shipping height The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 83 1 2 min to 84 1 2 max height Note that the top case trim at the front is 1 2 higher and will overlap upper cabinetry or soffit Use leveling...

Page 7: ... install the refrigerator where temperatures will go above 100 F 37 C It will not perform properly Do not install the refrigerator in a location exposed to water rain etc or direct sunlight Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded CUSTOM HANDLE DESIGN GUIDE Custom handles must be used for flush installation For custom handle installation counterbore holes in rear of decorativ...

Page 8: ... Spacer Panel Backer Panel Overlay Panel NOTE Left to right offset is not always equal to top to bottom offset IMPORTANT NOTE Maximum total weight for the assembled panels Fresh food door panels 30 lbs Freezer drawer panel 28 lbs Grille Panel 11 lbs Design Guide Standard Installation Panel Locations 25 10 75 1 10 Total Panel Thickness Fresh Food Freezer Grille 1 4 Backer Panel 46 1 16 x 16 1 2 33 ...

Page 9: ... to 4 3 16 1 7 8 9 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 tri...

Page 10: ...or 23 7 8 From Rear of Refrigerator 1 Refrigerator Case Trim Top View 130 DOOR SWING Scale 1 1 10 Frameless Cabinets The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides Therefore frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing The opening must allow for filler strips Design Guide Standard Installation ...

Page 11: ... Refrigerator Door Stainless Steel 11 Top View 90 DOOR SWING Scale 1 1 Frameless Cabinets The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides Therefore frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing The opening must allow for filler strips Design Guide Standard Installation ...

Page 12: ...h to support it fully loaded GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock 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 minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Have the wall outlet...

Page 13: ... and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom To avoid a risk of death or serious injury be careful when moving and when using a hand truck handle only from side DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Parce que le haut du réfri...

Page 14: ...tire installation instructions for securing the refrigerator with the anti tip system AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Ces réfrigérateurs présentent une partie supérieure lourde en particulier avec une porte ouverte ils doivent donc être fixés pour prévenir le basculement vers l avant et le risque concomitant de blessure grave ou fatale Lisez et suivez les instructions d installation complètes ...

Page 15: ...s in one hand and slide the plastic cap along the straps until the flange of the cap is flush with the wall Two Additional Hole Locations at Ends of Brackets Center Wall Bracket Line On Wall Wall Studs Plastic Straps Metal Channel Cap STEP 4 ANIT TIP PROCEDURE CONT Place your thumb between the plastic straps and bend up and down to snap the straps off at the wall Install Screws and Bolts Have some...

Page 16: ...ners Cabinetry trim could also be added across the top of the opening to shorten the opening If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more than 1 you will damage the front leveling legs and the rear leveling wheels Installation Instructions STEP 6 SECURE UNIT TO WALL The L rod can be found in the upper left corner of the unit in the access compartment Look through the access compartment to make su...

Page 17: ...into the pilot holes If no soffit above the unit drill screws into adjacent cabinets through the side case trim STEP 8 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE This refrigerator has a 3 position door stop When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 115 you may change the door swing to a 90 opening A 130 door swing is available for standard installation only If used for flush installation damage will o...

Page 18: ...10A Install door and drawer panels Open door to 90 Remove the 4 Phillips head screws from the door handle Remove handle Retain all screws Slide framed panel into the door trim Standard supplied handle shown STEP 9 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL Raise the access panel to the stop position Loosen the screws on the side trim behind the frame Remove the bottom trim Slide the panel over the metal baker panel and...

Page 19: ...ace the flange trim cover onto the custom handle trim The tape will help hold the cover in place Use shims at the top and bottom of the flange trim cover between it and the door making sure the flange trim cover fits flush to the custom handle trim Using the 4 screws provided in custom handle trim kit secure the flange trim cover with 2 screws at top and 2 screws at bottom Repeat these steps with ...

Page 20: ...o the refrigerator connection Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight Tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening can cause leaks Turn on the water to check for leaks Note Make sure excess tubing length does not interfere with drawer closing or toekick installation STEP 12 CONNECT POWER Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the receptacle Check to make sure p...

Page 21: ...bottom hinge bushing Snap a shim onto the hinge pin below the bushing Lower the door and re check the alignment Repeat as necessary To Lower Right Hand Door Lift the right hand door up so there is a gap below the bottom hinge bushing Remove a shim by pushing shim off of the hinge pin Lower the door and re check the alignment Repeat as necessary Shim Bag location STEP 14 INSTALL TOEKICK Locate the ...

Page 22: ...Instructions for Flush Installation 22 ...

Page 23: ... back wall Electrical must be located on rear wall as shown NOTE GFI ground fault interrupter is not recommended Water line can enter the opening through the floor or back wall Route GE SmartConnect kit or 1 4 O D copper tubing between the cold water line and the water connection location The tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator Installation of an easily accessib...

Page 24: ...o the backer panel Fresh Food Freezer Grille 1 4 Backer Panel 46 1 16 x 16 1 2 21 7 8 x 33 7 8 8 7 8 x 33 7 8 10 Spacer Panel 44 11 16 x 15 20 1 2 x 32 1 2 7 5 8 x 32 1 2 1 2 Overlay Panel 46 7 16 x 18 3 4 22 3 8 x 38 10 13 16 x 38 250 10 50 850 Total Panel Thickness 1 2 Overlay Panel 1 4 Backer Panel Door 10 Spacer A B C D Door Panels 2 1 16 3 16 3 16 3 16 Drawer Panel 2 1 16 2 1 16 1 4 1 4 Grill...

Page 25: ...inch point hazard between the side door trim and the cabinets when operating the door especially with children To minimize this risk you must follow the installation instructions for cabinet dimensions trim assembly and door stop angle Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard WARNING CUSTOMIZATION BASICS Framed Or Overlay Panels Custom Handles and Accessory Kits These refrigerators are designed to be customiz...

Page 26: ...reate a picture frame routing that will slide onto the attached door trim 1 4 11 32 3 16 3 4 PANEL SIDE VIEW AFTER ROUTING Front TOP DETAIL TOP CORNER VIEW SHOWING PICTURE FRAME ROUTING DETAIL BOTTOM BOTTOM Back Front Back 7 16 3 4 1 4 NOTE Routed areas should be finished as they may be visible when assembled 3 4 PANEL BOTTOM VIEW AFTER ROUTING HINGE SIDE HANDLE SIDE Front Back DETAIL HINGE SIDE D...

Page 27: ...create a picture frame routing that will slide onto the attached door trim 1 4 11 32 1 4 3 4 PANEL SIDE VIEW AFTER ROUTING Front TOP DETAIL TOP CORNER VIEW SHOWING PICTURE FRAME ROUTING DETAIL BOTTOM BOTTOM Back Front Back 1 2 3 4 1 4 NOTE Routed areas should be finished as they may be visible when assembled 3 4 PANEL BOTTOM VIEW AFTER ROUTING LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Front Back DETAIL LEFT SIDE DETAI...

Page 28: ...s are required per the diagrams below This will create a picture frame routing that will slide onto the attached grille trim 3 4 PANEL SIDE VIEW AFTER ROUTING 3 4 PANEL BOTTOM VIEW AFTER ROUTING Front TOP DETAIL TOP CORNER VIEW SHOWING PICTURE FRAME ROUTING DETAIL BOTTOM BOTTOM LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE DETAIL LEFT SIDE DETAIL RIGHT SIDE Back Front Back Front Back NOTE Routed areas should be finished a...

Page 29: ... top front corner as shown to allow clearance for corner keys in the front side trim Depending on installation height 84 2 9 16 24 3 to 4 3 16 1 7 8 SIDE CLEATS Wood cleats are required to be installed vertically down both sides of the cabinet opening to provide depth stop for the refrigerator when installed into the opening The cleat should be installed per the diagrams below based on the type of...

Page 30: ...rrectement mis à la terre Dans le cas d une prise biphasée l installateur a la responsabilité et l obligation de la remplacer par une prise triphasée correctement mise à la terre NE COUPEZ PAS OU N ENLEVEZ PAS SOUS AUCUN PRÉTEXTE LA TROISIÈME BROCHE DE MISE À LA TERRE DU CORDON D ALIMENTATION N UTILISEZ PAS D ADAPTATEUR POUR BRANCHER LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR À UNE PRISE BIPHASÉE N UTILISEZ PAS DE RALLONGE...

Page 31: ... and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom To avoid a risk of death or serious injury be careful when moving and when using a hand truck handle only from side DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Parce que le haut du réfri...

Page 32: ... fresh food door hinges STEP 5 ANIT TIP PROCEDURE WARNING Tip Over Hazard These refrigerators are top heavy especially with any doors open and must be secured to prevent tipping forward which could result in death or serious injury Read and follow the entire installation instructions for securing the refrigerator with the anti tip system AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Ces réfrigérateurs prése...

Page 33: ...Install Screws and Bolts Have someone hold the wall bracket centered in place with each of the holes aligned with the correct opening in the bracket and level with the horizontal line Insert the lag screws through the bracket and into the stud Tighten with a wrench Insert the bolts into the toggle by hand until snug Tighten with a wrench Install Wall Toggles The wall toggles and bolts can be order...

Page 34: ...igérateur de plus de 25 mm 1 po endommage les pattes de nivellement avant et les roues de nivellement arrière CAUTION The rear leveling wheels and front leveling legs are limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1 If the installation requires more than 84 1 2 height the installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet of plywood or runners Cabinetry trim could also be added across the top of ...

Page 35: ...hazard between the side door trim and the cabinets when operating the door especially with children To minimize this risk you must follow the installation instructions for cabinet dimensions trim assembly and door stop angle Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard WARNING STEP 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE This refrigerator has a 3 position door stop When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 115 y...

Page 36: ...gned top to bottom The holes in the trim should align to the holes in the door Attach the custom handle trim with the 4 screws previously removed Remove the paper backing from the mylar tape on the flange trim cover Place the flange trim cover onto the custom handle trim The tape will help hold the cover in place Use shims at the top and bottom of the flange trim cover between it and the door maki...

Page 37: ...o the refrigerator connection Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight Tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening can cause leaks Turn on the water to check for leaks Note Make sure excess tubing length does not interfere with drawer closing or toekick installation STEP 13 CONNECT POWER Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the receptacle Check to make sure p...

Page 38: ...n below the bushing Lower the door and re check the alignment Repeat as necessary To Lower Right Hand Door Lift the right hand door up so there is a gap below the bottom hinge bushing Remove a shim by pushing shim off of the hinge pin Lower the door and re check the alignment Repeat as necessary Shim Bag location STEP 15 INSTALL TOEKICK Locate the supplied toekicks shipped taped to the side of the...

Page 39: ...39 Instructions for Stainless Steel Installation ...

Page 40: ...bing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator Installation of an easily accessible shut off valve in the water line is required DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Shipping height The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 83 1 2 min to 84 1 2 max height Note that the top case trim at the front is 1 2 higher and will overlap upper cabinetry or soffit Use leveling l...

Page 41: ...4 3 16 1 7 8 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 Depe...

Page 42: ...23 7 8 From Rear of Refrigerator 1 Refrigerator Case Trim Top View 130 DOOR SWING Scale 1 1 42 Frameless Cabinets The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides Therefore frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing The opening must allow for filler strips Design Guide Stainless Steel Installation ...

Page 43: ...rigerator Door Stainless Steel 43 Top View 90 DOOR SWING Scale 1 1 Frameless Cabinets The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides Therefore frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing The opening must allow for filler strips Design Guide Stainless Steel Installation ...

Page 44: ...acle to 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 REMO...

Page 45: ...g Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom To avoid a risk of death or serious injury be careful when moving and when using a hand truck handle only from side DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID AV...

Page 46: ...tire installation instructions for securing the refrigerator with the anti tip system AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Ces réfrigérateurs présentent une partie supérieure lourde en particulier avec une porte ouverte ils doivent donc être fixés pour prévenir le basculement vers l avant et le risque concomitant de blessure grave ou fatale Lisez et suivez les instructions d installation complètes ...

Page 47: ...s in one hand and slide the plastic cap along the straps until the flange of the cap is flush with the wall Two Additional Hole Locations at Ends of Brackets Center Wall Bracket Line On Wall Wall Studs Plastic Straps Metal Channel Cap STEP 4 ANIT TIP PROCEDURE CONT Place your thumb between the plastic straps and bend up and down to snap the straps off at the wall Install Screws and Bolts Have some...

Page 48: ...ners Cabinetry trim could also be added across the top of the opening to shorten the opening If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more than 1 you will damage the front leveling legs and the rear leveling wheels Installation Instructions STEP 6 SECURE UNIT TO WALL The L rod can be found in the upper left corner of the unit in the access compartment Look through the access compartment to make su...

Page 49: ... to cabinets on both sides Install four 1 1 2 drywall screws into the pilot holes If no soffit above the unit drill screws into adjacent cabinets through the side case trim STEP 8 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE This refrigerator has a 3 position door stop When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 130 you may change the door swing to a 115 or 90 opening Skip this step if door opening is sat...

Page 50: ...o the refrigerator connection Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight Tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening can cause leaks Turn on the water to check for leaks Note Make sure excess tubing length does not interfere with drawer closing or toekick installation STEP 10 CONNECT POWER Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the receptacle Check to make sure p...

Page 51: ... Lift the right hand door up so there is a gap below the bottom hinge bushing Snap a shim onto the hinge pin below the bushing Lower the door and re check the alignment Repeat as necessary To Lower Right Hand Door Lift the right hand door up so there is a gap below the bottom hinge bushing Remove a shim by pushing shim off of the hinge pin Lower the door and re check the alignment Repeat as necess...

Page 52: ...ogram local service in your area call 1 800 444 1845 NOTE Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric Therefore materials appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 GEAppliances com 31 49082 1 224D3560P003 04 15 GE ...

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