GNE27JYMKFFS OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

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it will not run often enough to maintain proper

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will not perform properly.

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to water (rain, etc.) or direct sunlight.

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loaded.

CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical

connections.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT NOTES

This refrigerator without the handles ranges from

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your model (see dimension G on the previous page).

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to leave the doors attached to the refrigerator

while transporting it into the installation location.

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refrigerator doors can easily be scratched and

damaged. The doors can be removed to allow the

refrigerator to be safely moved indoors.

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single refrigerator door model, see Reversing the

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Page 31. Leave tape and all packaging on doors

until the refrigerator is in the final location. Once in

place, install door handles (see Steps 1 and 2).

• SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side to

remove skid.

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refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand

truck with a side against the truck. We strongly

recommend that TWO PEOPLE move and

complete this installation.

ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE

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fastener type

WARNING

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may allow the handle to detach when it is used to

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in use may cause the user to lose their balance,

which creates a fall risk.

Before You Start….

Ŷ To avoid injury, wear closed-toe shoes when

installing the handles.

Ŷ While installing the handle, grasp the handle

firmly to ensure it does not fall or scratch the

appliance’s finish.

Ŷ IMPORTANT: To make sure the handles are

accurately installed, please review the instructions

and graphics before you begin installation.

ATTACH REFRIGERATOR

HANDLES

Attach refrigerator handle to the mounting

fasteners by aligning the slots on the handle with

the mounting fasteners. Slide the handle down

until it comes to a hard stop.

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follow the same

procedure for both

doors.

Verify handle is

securely attached

by pulling handle

upwards.

Mounting

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GE GNE27JYMKFFS ENERGY STAR® 27.0 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant French-Door Refrigerator

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