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Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 18and 19
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
" IMPORTANT - S.ve hese
instructions for local inspector's use.
"IMPORTANT - Obse,ve.ll
governing codes and ordinances.
* Note to Installer - Besure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
* Note to Consumer - Kee I) these instructions
tot future reflq'ence.
* SMll level - Instalhtion of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
* Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes.
* Proper instalhtion is the responsibility of the
installer.
* Product thihu'e due to improper installation is not
covered under the _'Lu'ranty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to
be COlmected to a cold water line. AGE water supply
kit (contailfiI_g robing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructiolaS) is available at extra cost h'oln vom"
dealer or by visiting our Website at ge.com or
Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the ,'eflige,'ator where the temperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not ,un often
enough to maii_taii_ proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refl'ige,'ator where the telnperature
will go above 100°F (37°C) beca use it will not pe,timn
p,'operl>
• Install it on a floor st,'ong enough to support it flfllv
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the fl)lloxfing clearances fin" ease of installation,
proper air ci,'culatioi_ and phunbii_g and electrical
COililectiollS.
• Sides 1/8" (3 ram)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
If the reti_ige,'ator is to be installed next to a wall on the
hinge side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) door clearance.
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Rollers allow vou to move the reti_igerator away fl'Oln the
wall t0r cleaning.
Leveling Legs near each fl'ont corner of the refl-igelatOi;
next to the rollei_, should be a(!iusted if any of the
tollowing occm_:
• Refl_ige,'ator wobbles due to fl'ont ,'()lie," not being firefly
positioned on the floor.
• Door(s) do not close easilv when opened to 45 °.
NOTE:
• BEFORE ImWilag the reflJgerator away fl'oln the wall,
be sm'e to turn the leveling legs cotmterclockwise so that
the weight ot the refl_igerator is fifllv t,'aI_sferred to the
fi'ont rolle,_.
• The reflJgerator will not be level fl'om fl'ont to back. It
will haxe a slight backward flit fin" proper door<'losii_g.
To adjust the leveling legs,
turn the two fl'ont leveling
legs dockwise to raise the
fl'ont ot the ,'efl-ige,'ator and
comaterclockwise to lower it.
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refrigerator
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