Installation Instructions; Before You Begin - GE 16 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación

Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 16, 17, 18
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully,
• IMPORTANT - S ,,e these
inst_ uctions fin" local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT
- Obse ,e ,ll
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
-
Be sure
to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - KeeI)
these instructions
ti,I" fllture reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
Reversing the Door Swing
1 horn"
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installe_:
• Product thilttre due to improper installation is not
covered trader the Warranty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If the reli'igerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit
(containing copper tubing, shutott valve, fittings and
inst_ uctions) is awfilable at extra cost fl'om wmr dealer,
by visiting our X_'ebsite at www.GFAppliances.com (in
Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refl'igeramr where the temperature
will go below 60°F (l 6°C) because it will not rtm otten
enough to maintain proper temperatm'es.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to sui)port it fifllv
loaded.
CLEARANCES
_Mlow the following clearances fin" ease of installation,
proper air circulation and I)lmnbing, and electrical
connections.
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• Sides./4 (19ram)
• Top 1" (25 mm)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each fl'ont corner of the refl'igerator
are a(!justable. They firmly position the refl'igerator
and prevent it fl'om moving when the doors are
opened. I,eveling legs should be set so the fl'ont of the
refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about hallway.
Tm'n the leveling legs
clockwise to raise
the
refl'igerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the
refrigerator away ti'om the wall tin" cleaning.
Turn the legs cotmterclockwise until the weight of the
reti'igerator is transterred from them to the rolle_.
_M'ter rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the
legs clockwise tmtil the legs again bear the weight of
the refl'igera tot.
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