GE CSB48WSKSS Use and Care Manual - Page 22

Step 7, Level Refrigerator, Step 9, Adjust Door Swing, Step 8, Alternate Anti-tip, Procedure,

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Installation Instructions STEP 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator. • To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator. • For front leveling, use a 1-1/4" open-end wrench. • Adjust height of refrigerator to match installation cutout opening 84-1/2". The refrigerator should be level and plumb with cabinetry. NOTICE: The rear leveling wheels and front leveling legs are limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1". If the installation requires more than 84-1/2" height, the installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet of plywood or runners. Cabinetry trim could also be added across the top of the opening to shorten the opening. If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more than 1", you will damage the front leveling legs and the rear leveling wheels. Make adjustments in small increments. STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping. STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) • Use a 1/16" bit to drill to pilot holes through the metal clearance holes and into the wood soffit. The holes should be centered in the soffit or a 3/4" min. wood brace. The brace spanning the enclosure must be securely fastened to cabinets on both sides. • Install four, 1-1/2" drywall screws into the pilot holes. • Drill screws into adjacent cabinets through side case trim. STEP 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING NOTE: This refrigerator has a 2-position door stop. When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 115°, you may change the door swing to a 90° opening. The 130°, door swing option is not to be used for the SxS 42" and 48" models. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation. • Open the door to view the bottom hinge. Note the door stop pin locations. The pin is factory installed in the 115° position. • Close the door. From below, use pliers to unscrew the door stop and reinstall into the 90° position. • Raise the grille panel to access case trim. • Use a 3/16" bit to drill four evenly spaced clearance holes through the metal top case trim. 22 WARNING Pinch Point Hazard Dlloor TrimlPindch Pof int Hazahrd Improper installation can lead to a finger pinch point hazard between the side door trim and the cabinets when operating the door, especially with children. To minimize this risk you must follow the installation instructions for cabinet dimensions, trim assembly, and door stop angle.

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STEP 7
LEVEL REFRIGERATOR
All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported
by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable
wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the
refrigerator.
• To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 7/16” hex
nut located above the front
wheels. Turn clockwise to
raise or counterclockwise to
lower the refrigerator.
• For front leveling, use a
1-1/4” open-end wrench.
• Adjust height of refrigerator
to match installation cutout
opening 84-1/2”. The
refrigerator should be level
and plumb with
cabinetry
.
NOTICE:
The rear leveling wheels and front leveling
legs are limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1”.
If the installation requires more than 84-1/2” height,
the installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet
of plywood or runners. Cabinetry trim could also be
added across the top of the opening to shorten the
opening.
If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more
than 1”, you will damage the front leveling legs and
the rear leveling wheels. Make adjustments in small
increments.
Installation Instructions
STEP 9
ADJUST DOOR SWING
NOTE:
This refrigerator has a 2-position door stop.
When space does not allow the door to swing open
fully to 115°, you may change the door swing to a 90°
opening. The 130°, door swing option is not to be used
for the SxS 42” and 48” models.
Skip this step if door
opening is satisfactory for your installation situation.
• Open the door to view the bottom hinge.
Note the door stop pin locations. The pin is factory
installed in the 115° position.
• Close the door.
From below,
use pliers to
unscrew the
door stop
and reinstall
into the 90°
position.
STEP 8
ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP
PROCEDURE
The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping
.
• Raise the grille panel to access case trim.
• Use a 3/16” bit to drill four evenly spaced clearance
holes through the metal top case trim.
• Use a 1/16” bit to drill to pilot holes through the metal
clearance holes and into the wood soffit. The holes
should be centered in the soffit or a 3/4” min. wood
brace. The brace spanning the enclosure must be
securely fastened to cabinets on both sides.
• Install four, 1-1/2” drywall screws into the pilot holes.
• Drill screws into adjacent cabinets through side case
trim.
STEP 8
ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP
PROCEDURE (Cont.)
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WARNING
Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard
Improper installation can lead to a finger pinch point
hazard between the side door trim and the cabinets
when operating the door, especially with children.
To minimize this risk you must follow the installation
instructions for cabinet dimensions, trim assembly,
and door stop angle.