ADA-Compliant Refrigerators

GE refrigerator models that meet ADA Regulations feature controls that are positioned within arm's reach (between 15 and 48 inches above floor) and allow one-hand operation. Shelves in our top-freezer refrigerator models are also accessible: fifty percent of freezer and all fresh food space are within reach range.

• ADA Compliance Requirements for Refrigerators

GE ADA-Compliant Refrigerators

ADA-Compliant Top-Freezer Refrigerator

ADA-Compliant Side-by-Side Refrigerator

ADA-Compliance Requirements

To be considered ADA-compliant, GE top-freezer refrigerators must meet the following requirements:

• 100% of the fresh food space below 54 inches
• 50% of the freezer space below 54 inches
• Controls must:
  • Be below 54 inches
  • Be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist
  • Require force of less than 5 lbs to activate
  

To be considered ADA-compliant, GE side-by-side refrigerators must meet the following requirements:

• Controls must:
  • Allow parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair with maximum high side reach of 54 inches for operation
  • Be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist
  • Require force of less than 5 lbs to activate