9
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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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.
NOTE: If your opening does not meet this requirement, you
will need to make modifications.
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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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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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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. See
“Water Supply Requirements” for more information.
IMPORTANT:
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The width of the opening (Width A), must be as specified
for your model, for at least 2" (5.08 cm) back from the face
of the cabinet.
NOTE: If your opening does not meet this requirement,
you will need to make modifications.
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Flooring under refrigerator must be at same level as the
room. Face of cabinetry must be plumb.
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.
Model
Width A (as shown above)
36
42
36" (91.4 cm)
42" (106.7 cm)
Installation Type
Depth B (as shown above)
Standard Flush
(new installation)
25" (63.5 cm) minimum
Retrofit Installations
24" (60.9 cm) minimum
80" - 90"
(203-229 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
84" (213.4 cm)
to bottom of solid soffit
1"
(2.54 cm)
77"
(196 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
A
Width
(see chart following)
B
