Installation
Instructions
WARNING
Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, and PWE) are
top heavy, especially with any doors open. These
models must be secured with the anti-tip floor
bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could result
in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire
installation instructions for installing the anti-tip floor
bracket packed with your refrigerator.
NOT :
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your
purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.)
For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: www.
GEAppliances.com.
(In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)
MAT RIA S O MA N D
Lag Bolts
1/4" (6 mm) x 1-1/2" (38 mm)
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only
MEASURE CABINET OPENING
AT-1
A AI A
Measure width of cabinet opening where
refrigerator will be placed, W.
Be sure to account for any countertop overhang,
baseboard thickness and any clearance desired.
Width, W, should not be less than 36". The
refrigerator will be placed approximately in the
middle of this opening.
Rear Wall
W
REFRIGERATOR
Front
Tip Over azard.
(not included)
Anchor Sleeves
1/2" (12 mm) OD
S. R RI
RATOR
Baseboard
Thickness or
Countertop
Overhang
(Whichever Is
Larger) Plus
Any Desired
Clearance
RH Side
Anti-Tip loor rac et
TOO S O
1/8" (3 mm) Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill
Pencil
AT-2
Place the anti-tip floor bracket locator template
A
(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).
Floor – Concrete
(2 Holes)
Floor – Wood
(2 Holes)
Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the locator
B
template with its RH floor holes lined up with
the floor holes indicated on the template sheet,
IDT
approximately 15 ¼" from the edge of the sheet
or the RH side of the refrigerator.
Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor
C
bracket as a template for marking the holes
based upon your configuration and type of
construction as shown in Step 3. Mark the hole
locations with a pencil, nail or awl.
NOT :
• It is REQUIRED to use at least 2 screws to mount
the floor bracket (one on each side of the
anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into either
the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates all the
acceptable mounting configurations for screws.
Identify the screw holes on the anti-tip floor
bracket for your configuration.
Refer to 239D1142P001, Pub No. 31-45484-2
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Models Onl
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5/16" (8 mm) Nut Driver
O ATIN T
ANTI-TIP
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Figure 1 – Installation Overview
2 Wall Holes
15 ¼"
RH Side of
Refrigerator
Tape measure
OOR
Floor Bracket
to Install
RH Holes
Rear RH
Corner of
Cabinet Wall
Locator Template
Sheet