LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR
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
Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the locator
template with its RH floor holes lined up with the floor
holes indicated on the template sheet, approximately
13 ½" from the edge of the sheet or the RH side of the
Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor 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.
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.
AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH
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
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)
1/8” (3 mm) Drill Bit and
1/4” (6 mm) x 1-1/2” (38 mm)
For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
Figure 1 – Installation Overview
Base Plate
on the Refrigerator
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your
purchase, call 1.800.GECARES 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.)
Built-in style models (models PJD, PJE, PXD, CJE and
CXE) 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.
PJD, PJE, PXD, CJE and CXE Models Only
