Installation Instructions Stainless Steel Free-Standing, Drawer Freezer Refrigerator 31-46547 225D1974P007 monogram.
Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN CAUTION: Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product – TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. Read these instructions completely and carefully. • • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. PRUDENCE: IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
Planning Information PRODUCT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 35-7/8" Case Width 27-1/2" Depth 69-5/8" 35-7/8" Depth Including Handles 29-1/2" - Tubular Handles 30-1/4" - Professional Handles These Monogram free-standing refrigerators require the following clearances for proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections. Installation in a corner: • Allow 4" clearance on each side to an adjacent wall for a 90° opening and access to drawers.
Installation Instructions TOOLS REQUIRED FLOORING • Adjustable wrench • 3/8" and 5/15" socket ratchet/driver • Phillips head screwdriver • 3/32", 1/8", 1/4" Allen wrenches • 1/8" Drill bit and electric or hand drill • Tape measure • Pencil • Wire cutters • 1/4" Nut driver • Level For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is at the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
Installation Instructions WARNING STEP 2 LOCATE ANTI-TIP BRACKET A. Place the anti-tip floor bracket locator template (included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up against the rear wall, within W, and in line with the desired location of the RH side of the refrigerator (see Figure 1). Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator can tip forward. Figure 1 – Installation Overview Injury to persons can result. Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this refrigerator.
Installation Instructions STEP 2B INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET (CONT.) STEP 2A LOCATE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (CONT.) Figure 2 – Acceptable Screw Placement Locations Preferred Installation – Wood Preferred Installation – Concrete Minimum Acceptable #1 – Wall Plate Stud Minimum Acceptable #2 – Wood Floor CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction: A. Anchors required (not provided): 4 each 1/4” x 1 1/2” lag bolts 4 each 1/2” O.D. sleeve anchors B.
Installation Instructions STEP 3 INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR STEP 4 REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWERS BEFORE MOVING REFRIGERATOR INDOORS The freezer drawers can be removed, if needed, to fit through tight areas. Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: TOP DRAWER Doors and passageways into the installation location require a 31" min. opening. If the opening is less than 31", the top cap, doors and drawers must be removed. (See steps 4–6.) NOTE: Skip steps 4–6 if door removal is not required.
Installation Instructions STEP 4 REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWERS (CONT.) BOTTOM DRAWER STEP 5 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOORS The top cap must be removed to access hinges. It is best to remove one door at a time. A. Remove 2 screws on top and 2 screws at the back of the top cap. Lift off top cap. B. Remove 2 screws holding top hinge to the case. Carefully lift off left and right side doors. REMOVE THE 2-PIECE BASKET A. Open the bottom freezer drawer until it stops. B.
Installation Instructions STEP 8 REPLACE THE FREEZER DRAWERS (CONT.) STEP 6 REMOVE THE TOEKICK If, after removing the freezer drawers and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through a doorway, the toekick can be removed. • Remove the toekick by removing the 2 Phillips head screws. B. Drive the bottom outside screw into the door on each side until it is all the way in. Screw C. Drive the remaining 3 screws on each side all the way into place (there are a total of 8 hex-head screws).
Installation Instructions STEP 8 REPLACE THE FREEZER DRAWERS (CONT.) BOTTOM DRAWER STEP 8 REPLACE THE FREEZER DRAWERS (CONT.) REPLACE THE 2-PIECE BASKET: ATTACH AND SECURE THE BOTTOM DRAWER TO THE SLIDES A. Place the rear of the basket onto the metal slide brackets. There will be 2 pins on each underside of the back that will align for securing the basket. A. Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on each side of the cabinet. B.
Installation Instructions STEP 9 REPLACE FRESH FOOD DOORS STEP 10 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i. • Route GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing or 1/4" OD copper tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location. • Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply line.
Installation Instructions STEP 10A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Check to be sure that refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. Skip this step when not using RO System. Tubing Clam p If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water System, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass plug.
Installation Instructions STEP 14 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR STEP 15 LEVEL THE DOORS Adjust the Rollers If the doors are not evenly aligned at the top, the refrigerator door can be adjusted. • Use a 7/16" hex socket or wrench to turn the door adjusting screw. Turn the screw to the right to raise the door, turn left to lower the door. The refrigerator can be leveled by adjusting the rollers, front and rear.
Installation Instructions STEP 16 INSTALL TOEKICK STEP 18 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS • Press toekick into position and reinstall one screw on each side. • The temperature controls are preset at 37°F for the refrigerator and 0°F for the freezer. • Allow 24 hours to stabilize before making adjustments. Toekick Screw IMPORTANT: The vented toekick must remain unobstructed for proper air circulation. STEP 17 REMOVE PACKAGING START ICEMAKER Pow erSw itch A.
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NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. For Monogram® local service in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. 31-46547 225D1974P007 06-10 GE Printed in Mexico GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.
