Advance planning for free-standing refrigerators – GE ZFGB21HZSS User Manual
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Advance planning for free-standing refrigerators
Product dimensions
69-5/8"
35-7/8"
Depth Including Handles
29-1/2" - Tubular Handles
30-1/4" - Professional Handles
27-1/2"
Depth
35-7/8"
Case Width
Installation note:
Door and passageways into the installation location require a
36" minimum opening. If the opening is less than 36", the top
cap and doors must be removed. See installation instructions
for details.
Electrical
A 115V, 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.
This serial plate is located inside the fresh-food compartment,
at the top and on the right side.
Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not recommended.
Water line
The water line can enter the opening through the floor or back
wall. Route GE SmartConnect
™
kit or 1/4" O.D. copper tubing
between the cold water line and the water connection location
at the rear of the refrigerator. The installation of an easily
accessible shut-off valve in the water line is required.
Door swing clearances
The installation must allow for clearances to adjacent walls
or cabinets.
Allow 19" minimum clearance on the fresh food side for a full
160° door swing and pan removal. Allow 14-1/4" clearance on
the freezer side for removal of ice bin.
• 4" minimum clearance is required when the door swing is
restricted to 90°.
Air circulation clearances
For proper air circulation allow 1/8" clearance on each side,
and 1" clearance at the top and back side.