Installation
Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will go below 60% (lro°c) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will go above 100% (37°C) because it will not perform
properly.
Install it on (] floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following cle(]r(]nces for ease of inst(]ll(]tion,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections.
Standard Depth
Models
Sides
1/8" (3 mm)
Top
1" (25 mm)
Back
1" (25 mm)
REMOVETOP CAPIon somemodels)
• IMPORTANT NOTE:This refrigerator is 34-1/2" deep.
Doors and passagewags leading to the installation
location must be at least 36" wide in order to leave
the doors and handles attached to the refrigerator
while transporting it into the installation location. If
passageways are less than 36", the refrigerator doors
and handles can easily be scratched and damaged.
The top cap and doors can be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. Start with Step A.
• If it is not necessary to remove doors, skip Step A.
Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the
refrigerator is in the final location.
• SKID REMOVAL:Tilt refrigerator to each side to
remove skid.
• NOTE:Use a padded hand truck to move this
refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand truck
with a side against the truck. We strongly recommend
that TWO PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.
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Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on
the top of the refrigerator. Remove the two screws
on each side (It the rear of the top cap. Lift off and
remove top cap.
rB1 Remove the fresh-food door(s). Refer to Steps i and 3
of "Reversing the Door Swing" section or Steps i and
2 of "Removing the Doors" section.
rc1 Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. Refer to
"Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of
"Reversing the Door Swing" section.
rD1 Move refrigerator to the inst(]ll(]tion location.
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REMOVETOP CAP {cont.)Ion somemodels)
REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP
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carefully lower the door(s)onto the center hinge(s).
Reinstall top hinge(s).NOTE: Ensure the door is
properly aligned to the case top to avoid
readjustment of the door during top cup
reinstc]llc]tion.
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Place cap over the top of the refrigerator. Reinstall
the original screws in the top and back of the cap.
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Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. Refer to
"Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of
"Reversing the Door Swing" section.
A
Top Hinge B
[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker models)
A cold water supplLI is required for automatic
icem(]ker operation. If there is not (] cold water
supplLI,LlOU will need to provide one. See Instolling
the Woter Line section.
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged
into the wall outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have c] water filter, we
recommend installing one if your water supply has
sand or particles that could clog the screen of the
refrigerator's water valve. Install it in the water line
near the refrigerator. If using GESmc]rtConnectT"
Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need tin additional
tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut
plastic tube to install filter.