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Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 18and 19
I ffyou have questions,call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)orvisitore" Website at: www.Hotpointcom I
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Savethese
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Obse ,,eall
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these
instructions with the Consumes:
• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installm:
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemakm, it will have to be
connected to a cold w-ater line. AGE water supply kit
(containing tubing, shutoffvalve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer
or by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com or
Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform
properly.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the followdng clearances for ease of insvallation,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections.
• Sides 1/8" (3 mm)
• Top 1" (25 mm)
• Back 1" (25 mm)
If the refrigerator is to be installed next to a wall on the
hinge side, allow 5/16" (8 mm) door clearance.
ROLLERS (ON SOME MODELS)
The rollers have 3 purposes:
• Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened
about 45°.
• Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on
the floor and does not wobble.
• Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the
v_dl tbr cleaning.
NOTE: When rollers are properly adjusted, the top
of the refrigerator will not be level but will have a slight
backw_ard tilt.
For models with a base grille, the grille must be removed
to access the roller adjusting screws.
To remove the base gTille:
Grasp it about 6" from each
end and pull its bottom edge
toward you.
To replace the base grille:
Insert the tops of the metal
clips into the oval vents,
making sure 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 tbrward
until it snaps into place.
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To adjust the rollers, turn
the two front roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise the
front of the refi'igeratol;
cotmterdockwise to lower it.
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