The Installation Space; Dimensions And Clearances - GE Side by Side Refrigerators Installation Instructions Manual

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

*Finished Width
6"
Electrical
84 1/2" max
Area
Finished
Opening
24"
5"
Water Supply
3 1/2"
*For standard installation, the finished cutout width
must be:
35-1/2" for 36" models
41-1/2" for 42" models
47-1/2" for 48" models
*For flush mount installation, the finished cutout width
must be:
39" for 36" models
45" for 42" models
522" for 48" models
Water And Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the electrical
and the cold water supply located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24"
The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond
adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.
Additional Specifications
• A 115 volt 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supply is
required. An individual properly grounded branch
circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install
a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located
on the rear wall as shown.
NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not
recommended.
• The water line can enter the opening through the
floor or back wall. The water line should be 1/4" O.D.
copper tubing or GE SmartConnect
cold water line and water connection location, long
enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shut-off valve in
the water line is required.
Design Guide
36" Models 12"
42" Models 18"
48" Models 20"
5"
75" From Floor
to Bottom
of Electrical
Area
5"
3 1/2"
kit between the
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DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

35", 41", or 47"
Case Width
*83-1/2"
at
Rear
36", 42" or 48"
Frame to Frame
Depth Including Handles:
27-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
28-11/16" Professional Models
Product Clearances
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 can be
adjusted to 130°.
130° Door Swing
A
Models A
36" 13" 15"
42" 13" 19"
48" 15" 20"
Allow minimum clearances for the freezer door
(Dimension A) and fresh food door (Dimension B) for a
full 130° door swing and to allow for pan removal.
For a 90° door swing, allow 4" min. clearance to a wall,
for framed and stainless steel models. Allow 5" min.
clearance for professional series models. If the 90° door
stop position is used, pan access is maintained, but pan
removal is restricted.
See the illustrations on pages 6 and 7 to determine door
swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.
5
25-3/8" Framed Models
25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
* Shipping height.
The refrigerator can
be adjusted to fit
into a cutout that
is 84-1/2" in height.
*84"
Use leveling legs
From
and wheels for a
Floor
maximum 1" height
adjustment.
115° Door Swing
A
90° Door Swing
B
B C
*Min. Distance
20-5/8"
26-5/8"
*4" Stainless and
Trimmed Models.
28-5/8"
5" Pro Series
B
23-7/8"
Behind
Frame
C
to Wall