Standard, New Construction
and Replacement Installation
Installation Tips to Maximize
the Built-In Look
• All wall/floor molding should be removed
prior to installation.
• Water recess on rear wall recommended to
prevent water line damage. 48" minimum
length, 1/4" diameter water line tubing
recommended.
• When possible, recess both copper water
line and electrical outlet. (See local codes)
• Front and rear leveling legs are adjustable
for the built-in look. (See owner’s manual)
• If optional collar trim kit is to be used or
anticipated, see collar trim installation on
next page for different rough-in dimensions.
Rough-In Dimensions
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-3/4"*
36"
24"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-3/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (71") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-1/4"*
36-1/8"
24-1/2"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-1/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (70-1/2") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
Collar Trim In. w/ceiling
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-3/4"*
36"
24"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-3/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (71") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
8' Ceiling
13" to 14"
Cabinet
12"
Soffit
70-1/4"*
36-1/8"
24-1/2"
*The rough-in dimension of 70-1/4" is minimum and is measured from the
finished floor to top of opening (or the underside of the overhead cabinets).
For Models with Trim Kit: If frameless style cabinets are planned for above the
refrigerator, you may need to consider adding a maximum of 1/4" (70-1/2") to
height of opening to allow additional clearance between cabinet doors and
top of refrigerator trim when cabinet doors are in open position.
Collar Trim In. w/ceiling
25"
Counter
Top
ElectricalWater
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
25"
Counter
Top
Electrical Water
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
25"
Counter
Top
ElectricalWater
Trim
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
25"
Counter
Top
Electrical Water
Trim
3/4" Airspace
(1/2" Gap + 1/4"
Wall Plates)
24"
Cabinet
FOR 21 CUBIC FOOT MODELS
FOR 24 CUBIC FOOT MODELS
Fig 2A eps
310240
Specification Revised 9/13
GZS23HSE
GE® 22.7 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser
