Installation Instructions - Standard Installation
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STEP 3 INSTALL SIDE PANELS
Skip this step when not using side panels
If you are using 1/4” side panels, they should be inserted
into the case trim.
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard.
Product is much heavier at the top than at the bottom
– be careful when moving. When using a hand truck,
handle from side only.
AVERTISSEMENT
Risque de basculement
Le produit 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!
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automaticicemaker
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 unit. 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
8’ (2.4 m) WX08X10006
15’ (4.6 m) WX08X10015
25’ (7.6 m) WX08X10025
• 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.
• Unit is shipped with two sets
of toe kicks. One for Flush Inset
(longer) and One for standard
installation (shorter). Pick
proper toe kick for your instal-
lation. Discard other toe kick.
• Remove toekick, custom handle trim, and wall bracket.
Set aside for final installation.
• Lift the unit off the skid with an appliance dolly. Handle
from the sides.
• Remove the four 7/16” bolts securing the tie-down
brackets to the skid.
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.
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.
• 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. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle
type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
Fasten the panels to the unit with stick-on hook and
loop fastener strips before setting unit in place.
Summary of Contents for ZIF360NHRH
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