GE Monogram Side by Side Refrigerators - Manual (Page 12)

Mounting
Bracket
2 x 4 Cut
35" Length
Installation
Height
From Floor
Screws Mounted into
Vertical Wall Studs
12
STEP 2A INSTALLATION WITH
HOUSEHOLD WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM
Skip this step if you do not have a household
water filtration system
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from any
household water filtration system, the filter cartridge
should be removed. For better ice and water
performance, remove the filter and install the filter
bypass plug.
STEP 3 INSTALL SIDE PANELS
Skip this step when not using side panels.
If you are using 1/4" side panels, they should be
inserted into the case trim. Fasten the panels to the
refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop fastener
strips before setting refrigerator in place.
STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS
WARNING:
ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS
The refrigerator is top-heavy and must be secured to
prevent the possibility of tipping forward.
ATTENTION:
PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES
BASCULEMENTS
Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il
faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité de
son basculement vers l’avant.
• Cut a 2" x 4" block, 35" long and secure the block
to the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14
wood screws.
• Secure the bracket with wood block to the back wall
so that it is 84" (or your installation height) from
the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood screws.
See illustration.
• Screws must penetrate at least one inch into vertical
wall studs.
• Before pushing the refrigerator into the opening,
plug the power cord into the receptacle. Open the
grille panel and reach into the opening at the back
to grasp the power cord. Pull the power cord into
the opening as you push the refrigerator back.
• Gently push refrigerator into the opening with
hands against front corners.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the refrigerator is installed under a soffit or
if there is not enough height for this method of security, brackets cannot
be used. Proceed to step 5 to level the refrigerator and then to step 7
to secure refrigerator to cabinets. See step 6 if you have metal wall
studs. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.
Rotate
Clockwise
To Remove
Filter
Bypass
Plug
Block
Soffit
Side View
Height
From
Floor
to
Bottom
of Wood
Block
Brackets
Required
Brackets
Not Required
Beneath a
Soffit
Installation Instructions