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Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 22 and25
Questions?Call800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)or VisitomX_ebsite_,t:WWW.HOtpoint.com ]
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - S ,,ethese
instructions tor local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Obse,,e ,ll
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instHIctions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
for fllture reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refl'igerator Installation
15 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
• Product thiltu'e due to improper installation
is not covered trader the _'_rrantv.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refl'igerator has an icemake_; it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit
(containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost fl'om your dealer,
or fl'om Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refl'igerator where the temperature
will go below 60°F (l 6°C) because it will not mn
often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperatm'e
will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not
pertorm properly:
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fiflly
loaded,
CLEARANCES
Allow the fl)llowing clearances fin" ease of installation,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections.
• Sides 1/8" (4 ram)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow
a 1/8" (3 ram) door clearance.
ROLLERS
The rollers have 3 purposes:
• Rolle_ a(!just so the (loo_ close on their own when
opened about 45 °.
• Rollers a(!just so the reti'igerator is firefly positioned
on the floor and does not wobble.
• Rolle_ allow you to move the reti'igerator a_z_y fl'om
the wall fin" cleaning.
To adjust the rollers:
Remove the base grille by
positioning hands as shown.
@ Rotatethe bottom ofthe
grille outward until the clips
sn_l l) ()tit.
Pull the grille mvay ti'om the
refrigerator:
Using a screwdrixer, turn
the two fi'ont r{_ller a(!iusfing
screws clockwise to raise
the refl'igera tot,
com_terclockwise to lower it,
Replace the grille so the
notch in the grille will fit
ai'otlnd the bottonl door
hinge.
O Tilt the top of the grille
toward the refi'igerator and
insert the long metal clips
into the top of the owd
openings at the bottom of
the refl_igerator.
Rotate the bottom of the grille toward
the refrigerator tmtil it snaps into place,
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