GE Profile™ 48" Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser
Dimensions and Installation Information
Product Clearances
These refrigerators are equipped with a 2 position
door stop. The factory set 130° door swing can be
adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or
walls is restricted.
Models A B C D
48" 13-7/16" 18-9/16" 28" 4"
Allow minimum clearances for Freezer door (Dimension
A) and Fresh Food door (Dimension B) for a full 130°
door swing and to allow for drawer removal.
Four inch (4") minimum clearance is required when
door swing is adjusted to 90°. If the 90° door stop
position is used, drawer access is maintained, but
drawer removal is restricted.
For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or
GE® appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service,
800.626.2000.
* Shipping height
* The front height may be adjusted from 83-1/2"
to 84-1/2" by adjusting front and rear leveling
legs a maximum of 1".
Total volume and shelf
area are calculated by
the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers’
standards.
Specification Revised 6/09
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
210379
24"
*84"
*3" to 4"
1-1/2"
*Finished Width
Electrical
Area
84 1/2" max
83 1/2" min
Finished
Opening
74"
From Floor
to Bottom
of Electrical
24"
5"
5"
3 1/2"
Water Supply
3 1/2"
3"
7"
7"
PSB48YGX
GE Profile™ 48" Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser
Dimensions and Installation Information
Grounding the Refrigerator
IMPORTANT—Please read carefully
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power supply cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG
TO CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR
TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or
GE® appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service,
800.626.2000.
Side Panels
Side panels (not
supplied) must be
used whenever
the sides of the
refrigerator will
be exposed.
* Depending on
installation
height.
Flooring
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed
on a level surface of hard material that is at the same
height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be
strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or
approximately 1500 lbs.
NOTE: Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place under the
refrigerator where you are working.
The Installation Space
*The finished cutout width must be: 47-1/2" for 48" models
Water and Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the electrical and
water supply located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24"
The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond
adjacent cabinets, depending on your installation.
Additional Specifications
• A 120 volt, 60Hz, 15 or 20 amp power supply is required.
An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit
breaker is recommended. Install a properly grounded 3prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall.
Electrical must be located on rear wall as shown.
Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not recommended.
• Water line can enter the opening through the oor or
rear wall. The water line installed should be 1/4" O.D.
copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ tubing between
the cold water line and water connection location. The
line should be long enough to extend to the front of the
refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible shutoff
valve in the water line is required.
Total volume and shelf
area are calculated by
the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers’
standards.
Specification Revised 6/09
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
210379
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Custom Panel
Backer Panel
1/4"
Panel
Door
5/16"
Trim
Reveal
E
D
F
A
B
Grille Panel
C
Dispenser
Cutout
Freezer
Panel
Fresh Food
Panel
G
3/4"
Custom
Panel
1/4"
Backer
Panel
Door
3/4"
GE Profile™ 48" Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser
1/4" Framed Panel Dimensions
If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to the dimensions
shown. The panels will slide into the frame on the door and grille.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Maximum weight for Fresh Food panel is
70 pounds and 30 pounds total for Freezer
panels.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Dispenser Trim
The refrigerator is supplied with factory installed
dispenser trim.
• If panel is less than 1/4" thick, a noticeable gap will
be created around the dispenser trim. Foam tape
may be applied on the door to improve the fit.
• If panel is more than 1/4" thick, the panel will not t
behind the trim.
1/4" Front Panel Dimensions (in inches)
For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or
GE® appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service,
For a more custom appearance, 3/4" framed custom panels may be installed on
trimmed models. The overlay panel is secured to a 1/4" finished backer panel.
The custom panel then slides into the trim. Please see installation instructions
for detailed information.
.250 + .750 = 1.000 Maximum Total Panel Thickness
NOTE: Left-to-right offset is not always
equal to top-to-bottom offset.
Total volume and shelf
area are calculated by
the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers’
standards.
Specification Revised 6/09
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
210379
PSB48YGX
Framed Panel
Door Handles
Door Handles
3/4" Custom Panel
GE Profile™ 48" Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser
Customization Basics:
Framed or Custom Panels
Stainless Steel Wrapped Models
42" wide model—PSB48YGX
Door Handles
The handles can be used to accommodate both
framed or custom panels.
Trimmed Refrigerators
Trimmed refrigerators are designed to be customized
with decorative panels. Field installed custom door
and grille panels are required. You may install 1/4"
thick custom panels from your cabinet manufacturer.
The decorative panel slides into the factory installed
trim. Or, order black and white accessory panels from
your Profile™ dealer.
For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or
GE® appliance questions, visit our website at
ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service,
800.626.2000.
Total volume and shelf
area are calculated by
the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers’
standards.
Specification Revised 6/09
Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories
210379
PSB48YGX
GE Profile™ 48" Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser
Features and Benefits
• Built-In Configuration - Enjoy a true, built-in appearance with the flexibility of a flush design
that blends into the decor
• Overhead Evaporator
• ClimateKeeper
compartment and a separate one for the freezer to help maintain freshness throughout
the refrigerator
• Electronic Dispenser with Actual Temperature Display - located on the dispenser to provide
easy-access and electronic accuracy in controlling fresh food and freezer temperatures
• Soft-touch Dispenser with Child Lock and Door Alarm - Dispenses water and ice with gentle
pressure, complete with safety and convenience features
• GE Water Filtration System - Delivers clean great-tasting water and ice through the dispenser
• FrostGuard
openings and defrosting only when needed
• Quick Ice
™
with Dual Evaporators - Two separate climates - one for the fresh food
™
Technology - Protects frozen items from freezer burn by monitoring freezer door
™
Option - Makes ice up to 50% faster than normal settings-ideal for entertaining