GE - General Electric MTH21GAS Legacy

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PREPARATION
Refrigerator Location
Clearances
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will
Allow the following clearances for ease of
go below 60°F’.because it will not run often enough
installation, proper air circulation and plumbing
to maintain proper temperatures.
and electrical connections:
Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it
Sides
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3/4”
fully loaded.
Top
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Back 1
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Rollers
Some models have adjustable rollers that allow you
Turn the two front roller adjusting
to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
screws clockwise to raise the
cleaning. Rollers should be set so the refrigerator is
refrigerator, counterclockwise to
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firmly ~ositioned on the floor and the fron~is raised
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just enough (about 3/4” from the floor) that the doors
close easily when opened about halfway.
Remove the base grille
by grasping the bottom
of the grille and pulling
it out.
To replace the base
grille, line up the clips
on the back of the grille
with the openings in the
baseplate and push the
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grille forward until it
snaps into place.
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Water Supply to Icemaker (on some models)
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to
add an icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit
containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer.
There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker
from the cold water supply to allow you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall several feet
(approximately 8 feet of 1/4” copper tubing in three
10”diameter coils).
Preparing to Move
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all
food, and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and
storage pans, by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during
actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect the
outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.
Preparing for Vacation
For extended vacations or absences, remove food
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
and shut off power to the refrigerator.Clean the interior
leave controls at regular settings. However, if room
with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to
temperature is expected to drop below 60”F., follow
one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave
same instructions as for extended vacations. Move the
open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.
icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be
sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
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