STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
CAUTION:
Refrigerator is much heavier at the
top than at the bottom—be careful when moving. When
using a hand truck, handle from side only.
PRUDENCE:
Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup
plus lourd en haut qu’en bas. Il faut être prudent lors
des déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever
le réfrigérateur sur le côté seulement.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom,
remove outer carton.
• Slide out back corner posts (2).
• Slide carton off top of cabinet.
NOTE:
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY CABINET DOWN IN
ORDER TO REMOVE SKID!
• The unit is secured to the skid with 4 slotted
tie-down straps. Remove the four 5/16
″
bolts from the
base channels in the tie-downs.
• Remove the four 7/16
″
bolts securing the straps
to the skid.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT
OFF SKID.
PRUDENCE:
IL NE
FAUT PAS ESSAYER DE FAIRE
ROULER LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
POUR L’ENLEVER DE LAY
PALETTE.
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
• Route 1/4
″
OD copper or GE SmartConnect
™
plastic
tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location.
• Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of
the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to accommodate
bend leading into the water line connection.
NOTE:
The only GE-approved plastic tubing is supplied
in the GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not
use any other plastic water supply line because the line
is under pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may
crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to
your home.
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
in the following lengths:
2
′
(.6 m) WX08X10002
6
′
(1.8 m) WX08X10006
15
′
(4.6 m) WX08X10015
25
′
(7.6 m) WX08X10025
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
• Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
10
Remove
Tie-Downs
Toekick
• Support blocks on the bottom of the refrigeration
case must be removed before the refrigerator is
taken off the skid or damage will occur. Carefully,
tilt refrigerator and slide blocks out from beneath.
• Remove toekick. Set aside for final installation.
• Lift the refrigerator off the skid with an appliance
dolly. Handle from the sides.
Floor
Waterline Tubing
Installation Instructions
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into
a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE:
Saddle type shut-off valves are included in
many water supply kits, but are not recommended
for this application.
NOTE:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
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