B
A
Design Guide
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
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
™
kit between the
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.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
* Shipping height.
The refrigerator can
be adjusted to fit
into a cutout that
is 84-1/2” in height.
Use leveling legs
and wheels for a
maximum 1” height
adjustment.
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°.
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*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
90° Door Swing
130° Door Swing
115° Door Swing
*Finished Width
6"
5"
Electrical
Area
84 1/2" max
Finished
Opening
75" From Floor
to Bottom
of Electrical
Area
24"
5"
5"
3 1/2"
Water Supply
3 1/2"
36" Models 12"
42" Models 18"
48" Models 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.
Models A B C
36” 13” 15” 20-5/8”
42” 13” 19” 26-5/8”
48” 15” 20” 28-5/8”
*84"
From
Floor
25-3/8" Framed Models
25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
Depth Including Handles:
27-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
28-11/16" Professional Models
36", 42" or 48"
Frame to Frame
35", 41", or 47"
Case Width
*83-1/2"
at
Rear
23-7/8"
Behind
Frame
C
*Min. Distance
to Wall
*4” Stainless and
Trimmed Models.
5” Pro Series
B
A