Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
•
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it
will not run often enough to maintain proper
temperatures.
•
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it
will not perform properly.
•
Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections.
Sides
1/8
″
(4 mm)
Top
1
″
(25 mm)
Back
1
″
(25 mm)
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. If there is not a cold water
supply, you will need to provide one. See
Installing the Water 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 a 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
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
1
REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.)
(on some models)
REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP
Carefully lower the door onto the center hinge.
Reinstall top hinge.
NOTE:
Ensure the door is
properly aligned to the case top to avoid
readjustment of the door during top cap
reinstallation.
Place cap over the top of the refrigerator. Reinstall
the original screws in the top and back of the cap.
Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
“Replacing the Freezer Drawer” section.
E
F
G
A.
Top Hinge
B.
REMOVE TOP CAP
(on some models)
•
IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is 34-1/2
″
deep.
Doors and passageways 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 PEOPLE move and complete
this installation.
Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws
on the top of the refrigerator. Remove the two
screws on each side at the rear of the top cap.
Lift off and remove top cap.
Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1
through 3 of “Reversing the Door Swing” section.
Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
“Removing Freezer Drawer” section.
Move refrigerator to the installation location.
A
B
C
D
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