Standard, New Construction
and Replacement Installation
I
nstallation Tips to Maximize
the Built-In Look
•Allwall/floormoldingshouldberemoved
priortoinstallation.
•Waterrecessonrearwallrecommendedto
preventwaterlinedamage.48"minimum
length,1/4"diameterwaterlinetubing
recommended.
•Whenpossible,recessbothcopperwater
lineandelectricaloutlet.(Seelocalcodes)
•Frontandrearlevelinglegsareadjustable
forthebuilt-inlook.(Seeowner’smanual)
•Ifoptionalcollartrimkitistobeusedor
anticipated,seecollartriminstallationon
nextpagefordifferentrough-indimensions.
Rough-InDimensions
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-1/4"*
36"
24"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-1/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (70-1/2") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-1/4"*
36-1/8"
24-1/2"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-1/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (70-1/2") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
Collar Trim In. w/ceiling
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-1/4"*
36"
24"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-1/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (70-1/2") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-1/4"*
36-1/8"
24-1/2"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-1/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (70-1/2") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
Collar Trim In. w/ceiling
25"
Counter
Top
Electrical
Water
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
25"
Counter
Top
Electrical
Water
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
25"
Counter
Top
Electrical
Water
Trim
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
25"
Counter
Top
Electrical
Water
Trim
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
FOR 21 CUBIC FOOT MODELS
FOR 24 CUBIC FOOT MODELS
Fig 2A eps
Specification Revised 6/07
310177
GCF23KGW
GE
®
Counter-Depth
22.7Cu.Ft.Side-By-SideRefrigeratorwithDispenser
