5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
IMPORTANT:
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Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
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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:
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Six #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be needed)
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One or two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood board(s)
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Integrated design - consult a qualified cabinetmaker or
carpenter to make the custom wood panels. See “Integrated
Series Custom Overlay Panels” for more information.
Stainless Steel design - the panel kit is shipped with the
refrigerator.
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Flexible, codes approved water supply tubing, a ferrule, a
union and a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) compression fitting.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT:
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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
an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
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Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
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Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs
(272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.
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Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See “Tipping
Radius.”
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Location should permit door to open fully. See “Door Swing
Dimensions.”
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Location must permit top grille removal. See “Opening
Dimensions.”
Opening Dimensions
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A solid soffit or wall cabinet must be installed 84" (213.4 cm)
above the floor. If the solid soffit is higher than 84" (213.4 cm)
or one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced.
If the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to the
rear wall studs so that there is 84" (213.4 cm) from the bottom
of the anti-tip board to the floor. See “Install Anti-Tip Boards”
for more information.
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For a fully integrated installation, a minimum of 6" (15.24 cm)
of open space above the refrigerator is required. See “Fully
Integrated Installation.” Anti-tip boards are required. See
“Install Anti-Tip Boards” for more information.
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The width of the opening, from side to side, must be as
specified for your model, for at least 2" (5.08 cm) back from
the face of the cabinet. If your opening does not meet this
requirement, you will need to make modifications.
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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 more information.
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Cordless drill
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Drill bits
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Two adjustable
wrenches
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Phillips screwdriver
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Small level
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Appliance dolly
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³⁄₃₂
" Allen wrench
(panel kits only)
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¹¹⁄₃₂
" nut driver
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³⁄₈
" and
¹⁄₂
" open-end wrenches
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⁵⁄₃₂
" and
³⁄₁₆
" Allen wrench
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¹⁄₄
" and
⁵⁄₁₆
" socket drivers
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Tape measure
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Utility knife
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Tape (painters)
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.
