Installation Manual

9
SITE PREPARATION
OPEN TO CEILING OR SOFFIT CABINET
MODEL WIDTH A
36 36" (91.4 cm)
42 42" (106.7 cm)
 These type of installations require a minimum of
6" (15.24 cm) of open space above the refrigerator.
This space must not be blocked in any way, including
soffits.
 Depth of cabinet must be less than 25" (63.5 cm).
 If your opening does not meet these requirements,
you will need to make modifications.
CLOSED SOFFIT CABINET
MODEL WIDTH A
36 36" (91.4 cm)
42 42" (106.7 cm)
 Depth of cabinet must be less than 25" (63.5 cm).
 Height of soffit must not exceed 84" (213.3 cm).
 Following illustrations explain the cabinet
construction (soffit and rear wall positions) required
for optimum ventilation and airflow.
 If your opening does not meet these requirements,
you will need to make modifications.
84"
(213.3 cm)
25" (max.)
6" air gap min.
Cabinet
Cabinet
Ceiling or soffit
No obstruction
above refrigerator
Width (A)
Width (A)
84"
(213.3 cm)
25"
(max.)
Top View
Front View
✔
✔
X
X
Cabinet depth 25" and soffit
located at 84", provides proper
airflow/ventilation to the
refrigerator. Efficient cooling is
achieved.
Cabinet depth more than 25" and/
or soffit located at more than 84",
causes air gap at back and/or top
of the refrigerator. Air gap allows
warm air recirculation causing loss
in cooling efficiency.
Grey arrow = ambient air; Black arrow = warm air