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Design Guide

3/4” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS

(Flush Installation Only)

For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be 
installed to give a flush appearance with surrounding 
cabinets. The overlay panel must be 3/4” thick. Panel 
attaches to included brackets to provide mounting to the 
appliance door.

NOTE: We recommend that decorative panels have inside 
corners and edges rounded or beveled by cabinet maker to 
avoid sharp edges on the panels. Edges to be treated should 
include the top, bottom and hinge side edges.

IMPORTANT NOTE – DISPENSER MODELS

The refrigerator is supplied with matching adjustable 

dispenser trims. The overlay dispenser trim is designed to fit 

a total panel thickness of 3/4” plus up to 1/8” adjustability.

• If the panel is less than 3/4” a noticeable gap may be 

created around the dispenser trim. 

• If the panel is more than 3/4” and fully adjusted away 

from door face, the dispenser trim cannot be secured to 

the door.

Fresh 

Food 

Panel

Freezer

Panel

E

D

F

G

A

B

Grille Panel

C

Dispenser

Cutout

9-5/8"

Dispenser Cutout

15-3/8"

IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total weight for the assembled 

panels:

• 

Fresh food door panel – 75 lbs.

• 

Freezer door panel – 53 lbs.

• 

Grille Panel – 18 lbs.

Refrigerator

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

36” Side-by-Side 
(in inches)

38” 10-5/8” 68-13/16” 16-7/8”

20-7/8”

18”

3-7/16”

42” Side-by-Side 
(in inches)

44” 10-5/8” 68-13/16” 16-7/8”

26-7/8”

18”

3-7/16”

48” Side-by-Side 
(in inches)

50” 10-5/8” 68-13/16” 20-7/8”

28-7/8”

18”

5-7/16”

Dispenser 

Cutout 

Position

1/2”

1/2”

1-1/4”

1”

1-1/4”

1”

Top/Bottom Hinge Clearance

Router  1/8” Deep

Improper installation can lead to a finger pinch 
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

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Page 1: ...Side by Side Refrigerators Design Guide With Installation Instructions Installation Instructions 10 14 GE monogram com 31 49057 1 224D1889P015...

Page 2: ...ow the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words are defined as DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING...

Page 3: ...S curit 3 AVERTISSEMENT Risque de choc lectrique 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 p...

Page 4: ...l Water Line 16 Step 4 Household Water Filtration 17 Step 5 Install Side Panels 17 Step 6 Install Case Trim 17 Step 7 Anti Tip Procedure 17 18 Step 8 Level Refrigerator 18 Step 9 Secure Refrigerator t...

Page 5: ...These refrigerators are equipped with a 3 position door stop The factory set 115 door swing can be adjusted to 90 if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is restricted Only standard installation ca...

Page 6: ...igned to fit 3 4 overlay panels ZKHPSS1 Professional Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3 4 overlay panels Kit includes one handle Order 2 kits for side by side refrigerator models from y...

Page 7: ...If the panel is more than 3 4 and fully adjusted away from door face the dispenser trim cannot be secured to the door Fresh Food Panel Freezer Panel E D F G A B Grille Panel C Dispenser Cutout 9 5 8...

Page 8: ...ls 39 7 8 9 1 2 68 3 8 14 9 16 24 9 16 17 13 16 3 1 8 48 Models 45 7 8 9 1 2 68 3 8 18 9 16 26 9 16 17 13 16 5 1 8 Dispenser Cutout Position IMPORTANT NOTE Maximum total panel weight Fresh food door p...

Page 9: ...16 24 9 16 10 Spacer Panel 39 8 5 8 67 13 1 4 23 1 4 3 4 Overlay Panel 40 1 8 9 3 4 68 5 8 14 13 16 24 13 16 17 15 16 3 1 4 48 Side by Side in inches A B C D E F G 1 4 Backer Panel 45 7 8 9 1 2 68 3 8...

Page 10: ...s one to fit framed panels and one for overlay panels Dispenser trim fit to the custom panel depends on correct panel thickness Framed panels must be 1 4 nominal Overlay panels should be constructed a...

Page 11: ...dels are supplied with two dispenser trims one to fit framed panels and one for overlay panels Dispenser trim fit to the custom panel depends on correct panel thickness Framed panels must be 1 4 nomin...

Page 12: ...door The clips will not engage the door if the panel is more than 0 250 thick If the panel is less than 0 250 thick a noticeable gap may be created around the dispenser trim 3 4 OVERLAY PANEL Standar...

Page 13: ...AND MATERIALS REQUIRED Tinsnips to cut banding Stepladder 1 Bit extension Tape measure Gloves 1 4 Drywall screws 5 Gal Bucket with cover 6 Spirit level Appliance hand truck Tubing cutter 7 16 open en...

Page 14: ...Bottom Left Panel Bracket Bottom Right Panel Bracket Top Left Panel Bracket Top 2 Panel Bracket Bottom 2 Door Bracket 4 Installed on door Drill holes at top of freezer panel Drill holes at bottom of f...

Page 15: ...ues de chocs lectriques par cet appareil Faites v rifier la prise murale et le circuit lectrique par un lectricien qualifi pour s assurer que le syst me est correctement mis la terre Dans le cas d une...

Page 16: ...odate the bend leading into the water line connection 16 Remove Tie Downs Toekick Templates Floor Cold Water Line NOTE The only GE approved plastic tubing is supplied in the GE SmartConnect Refrigerat...

Page 17: ...down each side of case STEP 7 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 re...

Page 18: ...ront of the refrigerator To level the back of the refrigerator turn the 7 16 hex nut located above the front wheels Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator For front leve...

Page 19: ...4 additional trim screws from handle visor trim on each door Once screws have been removed remove handle visor trim from each door 19 Installation Instructions STEP 10 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE This ref...

Page 20: ...ce 5 Repeat previous step on the Freezer door panel using the Freezer panel Template 6 Using a 1 8 wood drill bit drill pilot holes into the door panels 1 4 deep through only the top group of holes in...

Page 21: ...ith the four holes in the top of the Freezer door panel Fasten the bracket using four screws Repeat with the Fresh Food panel 6 Align the four tapered holes in one of the bottom panel brackets with th...

Page 22: ...step with the freezer door panel The brackets mounted at the top of the freezer door panel will lay over the top of the bracket mounted on the top of the freezer door 3 Adjust the panels on each door...

Page 23: ...the grille panel with the lettering face up Align the top side and centerline of the template with the top side and centerline of the door Tape the template in place using masking tape 5 Using a 1 8 w...

Page 24: ...Check the gap by closing the door 3 Check that the fresh food and freezer door panels are in plane with the face of the cabinets The panel can be adjusted outward by turning the set screw threaded int...

Page 25: ...e side washer head screws NOTE Over tightening washer head screws may result in bending wood panel brackets as well as misaligning wood door panels 7 Drive the door anchor screws through the two white...

Page 26: ...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 the toekick...

Page 27: ...cut the shape INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION Check door alignment Stand back away from the refrigerator to inspect the final installation Check to be sure the handles are evenly aligned with each other a...

Page 28: ...should be worn For Monogram 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...

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