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Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard.
The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the
bottom—be careful when moving. When using a hand
truck, handle from the side only.
ADVERTENCIA
Risque de
basculement Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus
lourd en haut qu’en bas. Il faut être prudent lors des
déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever
le réfrigérateur sur le côté seulement.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom, remove
the outer carton.
• Slide out the back corner posts (2).
• Slide the carton off the top of the cabinet.
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY THE
CABINET DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE
SKID!
• The unit is secured to the
skid with 4 slotted tie-down
straps. Remove the six
7/16” bolts from the base
channels in the tie-downs.
•
Remove the six 7/16” bolts
securing the straps to the
skid.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.
• The support blocks on the
bottom of the refrigeration
case must be removed before the refrigerator is
taken off the skid or damage will occur. Carefully
tilt the refrigerator and slide the blocks out from
beneath.
• Remove the toekick and set aside for final
installation.
• Lift the refrigerator off the skid with an appliance
dolly. Handle from the sides.
STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
• Route 1/4” OD copper or SmartConnect
™
plastic
tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location.
• The tubing should be long enough to extend to the
front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to
accommodate the bend leading into the water line
connection.
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Remove
Tie Downs
Toekick
Floor
Cold Water Line
NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved plastic
tubing is supplied in the SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply
line because the line is under pressure at all times.
Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age
and cause water damage to your home.
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
in the following lengths:
2’ (.6 m) WX08X10002
8’ (2.4 m) WX08X10006
15’ (4.6 m) WX08X10015
25’ (7.6 m) WX08X10025
STEP 2 MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR
INTO THE HOUSE
• Re-use the corner posts from the packaging to
protect stainless steel models. Run the appliance
dolly straps over the posts and under the handles.
• Leave the protective film on the refrigerator until
installation is complete. IMPORTANT: Never lift the
refrigerator by the handle or push against the grille
panel; this could cause damage or misalignment.
• Avoid laying the unit on its back or side to prevent
sealed system restrictions.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water.
• Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into
a bucket. Shut off the water supply at the shut-off
valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in
many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing
codes.
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