Side Panels; Installation Instructions - GE Side by Side Refrigerators Installation Instructions Manual

SIDE PANELS

Side panels must be used
whenever the sides of the
refrigerator will be exposed.
The 1/4" side panels will
slip into the side case trim.
Secure the panels to the
refrigerator with stick-on
hook and loop fastener
strips. Order the side
panels from the cabinet
manufacturer.
• Cut a notch in the top
front corner as shown
to allow clearance for
corner keys in the front
side trim.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Tinsnips to cut banding
• Stepladder
• 1" Bit extension
• Tape measure
• Gloves
• 1/4" Drywall screws
• 5-Gal. Bucket with cover
• 6" Spirit level
• Appliance hand truck
• Tubing cutter
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and appropriate bits
• 5/16", 7/16" socket
• Safety glasses
• 1-1/8" open end wrench
• Pliers
• 1/4", 5/16" Combo Rachet
• 35" long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support
• 1/4" copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kits
• Water shut-off valve
• Custom panels for doors and grille panel
• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry
• Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for
1/4" side panels
Installation Instruction
24"
3/16"
1-7/8"
*84"
*3" to 4"
2-9/16"
* Depending on installation height.
HARDWARE SUPPLIED
• Water filter bypass plug
• Toekick
• 1/4" nut and ferrule
• Dispenser trim for overlay panels (for use with
Custom Panel models).
• Flush inset panel bracket kit
• Case trim package
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