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Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 18and 19
ffyou have questions,call 1.800.GE.CARESor ,isit ore" _Aebsite at: www.GEAppliances.com I
BEFORE YOU BEGmN
Read these instrnctim_s completely and carefullyo
° IMPORTANT - S. e
inst_l_cti(ms {or local im_spectm"s line.
" IMPORTANT - .11
_()veI']_Jm_g codes amid or(]importances.
* Note to Installer = Be sm'e to leave these
im_stn*_thms wkb the Consm_er.
* Note to Consumer = Keep these h_sm*c6om_s
fi)r flmn'e reference.
* Skill level - Installation of this applim_ce reqlfres
basic mechm_ical ski]Is.
° Completion time - Refrigerator h_sta]]athm
15 mJm_l_tes.
* Proper h]sta]]atiom_ is the respom_sibi]ity of the
im_sta]]er.
° Prodl_ct %]]m'e (b_e to improper im_sta]]a6om_ is m_t
covered imder die _trranl[v.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. AGE water supply kit
(contailfilag tubing, shutoff wdve, fittings and
ilastructions) is awdlable at extra cost from vom" dealer
or by visiting ore" _'ebsite at _v.GEAppliances.com
or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refl'igerator where the telni)erature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not iui_ often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refl'igerator where the temi_erature
will go above 100°F (37°C) beca use it will not pell'imn
properl>
• Install it on a floor strong enough to sui)port it flfllv
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the fi_llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation,
proper air circulaflon and I)lmnbiI_g, and electrical
connections.
• Sides 1/8" (3 ram)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
If the reti_igei'ator is to be installed next to a wall on the
hinge side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) door clearance.
ROLLERS (ON SOME MODELS)
The milers have 3 purposes:
•P.olle_ at!just so the door closes easil) when opened
about 45 ° .
• Rolle_ at!just so the refl_igerator is firefly positioned on
the floor and does not wobble.
• Rollet_ allow w)u to mine the refl_igemtor away fl'om the
wall fi_r cleaning.
NOTE: X,_q/en rolle_5 are properly a(!justed, the top
of the refl_igerator will not be lexel but will haxe a slight
backward flit.
For models with a base grille, the grille must be removed
to access the roller ac!iusflng screws.
To remove the base grille:
Grasp it about 6" fl'Oln each
end and pull its bottom edge
toward FOil.
To replace the base grille:
]nsert the tops of the metal
clips into the oral vents,
making sm'e one of the
plastic tabs on the back of
the grille goes into each of
the oval vents. Then push the
bottom of the grille torward
tmfll it snaps into place.
To adjust the rollers, tm'n
the two fl'ont roller a(!jusflng
scI'e_,_,:sclockwise to raise the
fl'ont ot the refl_igeratoi;
cotmterclockwise to lower it.
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