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Using recessed clock outlet in back of fridge to save space Mikepier 02-05-2008
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Posted by Mikepier on February 5, 2008, 11:46 am
I recently renovated my kitchen and had gotten a counter depth fridge.
What I've noticed is that it does stick out a little and I noticed
that it's because the right angle plug is hitting the back of the
fridge. Apparantly, GE fails to inform you that the plug is 1+ inch
thick. Plus the outlet, even though it is installed corectly, does
stick out of the wall a little.
I was thinking of installing a recessed clock outlet so that the plug
is recessed to eliminate this problem. Has anyone done this before?

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Posted by RBM on February 5, 2008, 4:16 pm
Typically counter depth refrigerators have a very small, very specific
location where the outlet MUST be installed, where this won't be an issue. A
clock outlet won't work with a right angle plug, the recessed area is to
small and the plug won't seat all the way into the outlet




>I recently renovated my kitchen and had gotten a counter depth fridge.
> What I've noticed is that it does stick out a little and I noticed
> that it's because the right angle plug is hitting the back of the
> fridge. Apparantly, GE fails to inform you that the plug is 1+ inch
> thick. Plus the outlet, even though it is installed corectly, does
> stick out of the wall a little.
> I was thinking of installing a recessed clock outlet so that the plug
> is recessed to eliminate this problem. Has anyone done this before?



Posted by Frank Warner on February 5, 2008, 4:16 pm
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> I recently renovated my kitchen and had gotten a counter depth fridge.
> What I've noticed is that it does stick out a little and I noticed
> that it's because the right angle plug is hitting the back of the
> fridge. Apparantly, GE fails to inform you that the plug is 1+ inch
> thick. Plus the outlet, even though it is installed corectly, does
> stick out of the wall a little.
> I was thinking of installing a recessed clock outlet so that the plug
> is recessed to eliminate this problem. Has anyone done this before?

Does your user/installation documentation say anything about wall
clearance for ventilation?

If not, go for it. I know the water line and valve for my icemaker is
in a recessed alcove behind the reefer. The outlet isn't but other than
the ventilation issue, I don't know why it can't be.

-Frank

--
Here's some of my work:
http://www.franksknives.com/

Posted by Mikepier on February 5, 2008, 7:21 pm
Well first off, no where in the installation manual does it say where
to put the outlet. In fact the whole rear of the fridge is pretty much
flat. There is no recessed area for the outlet.
Also as a test, I unplugged the fridge and looped the cord out of the
way to test and see if indeed I would gain more room, and I didn't.
Apparantly it's not the plug. It's something else. I removed the anti-
tip bracket, and still no help. I think perhaps my wall is not level
( bows in towards the fridge at the bottom) and thats why it is
sticking out a little. So I guess I'll live with it.
Also to answer your question, GE recommends 1/8" on either side
clearance, 1/2" rear, and 1" top for ventilation on my particular
fridge.

Posted by RBM on February 5, 2008, 7:33 pm
When they don't specify, it shouldn't matter. Why not cut open the wall
around the outlet and set the outlet back slightly. It's ugly, but hidden



> Well first off, no where in the installation manual does it say where
> to put the outlet. In fact the whole rear of the fridge is pretty much
> flat. There is no recessed area for the outlet.
> Also as a test, I unplugged the fridge and looped the cord out of the
> way to test and see if indeed I would gain more room, and I didn't.
> Apparantly it's not the plug. It's something else. I removed the anti-
> tip bracket, and still no help. I think perhaps my wall is not level
> ( bows in towards the fridge at the bottom) and thats why it is
> sticking out a little. So I guess I'll live with it.
> Also to answer your question, GE recommends 1/8" on either side
> clearance, 1/2" rear, and 1" top for ventilation on my particular
> fridge.



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