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Installation Instructions - Dual Integrated Installation
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
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Remove outer carton and external packing from units.
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Inspect for damage.
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Ensure the flooring that the units are set is clean/
free of debris that could be collected on to, or
pinched in front of the wheels and damaging the
floor. Additionally, it is recommended that the floor
be protected with a plastic covering through out the
installation process.
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Remove hardware kit from top drawer.
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If installation requires a 90
°
door opening, the
hinge limiter pin must
be installed
in the top
hinge
BEFO
RE
the unit is
removed from the skid. Pin
is located in the hardware
kit.
- Open the door
approximately 45
°,
but
no wider than 90
°,
to
expose the hole in the
back hinge bracket and
install the limiting pin. Pin
must be fully seated in the bracket or the door will
not close properly.
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Remove front access cover from unit by removing 2
T20 Torx screws. Place the cover and screws to the
side for future installation
.
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Remove three 3/8” drive screws and two 7/16” drive
screws from each side of the unit to release it from
the skid. Tip the unit from the side enough to remove
the shipping material from under the unit, but above
the skid (both sides)
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CAREFULLY roll the unit off the back side of the skid.
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Handle from side only with a hand truck.
Shipping
Bracket
7/16” Drive
Screws
T20 Torx
Screws
3/8” Drive
Screws
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
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A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker and AutoFill pitcher operation. The water
pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i. (275-
827 kPa).
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water.
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Install a shut-off valve between the water valve and
cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-
off valve should be located where it will be easily
accessible.
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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.
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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Route 1/4” OD copper or SmartConnect
™
(WX08X10006) plastic tubing between house cold
water line and the water connection location at the
front of the unit.
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available. One 8’ (2.4m) water line (WX08X10006) is
needed for each unit. The waterline(s) will be taped
to the floor using masking tape after anti-tip bracket
installation.
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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. Unit
must be tipped on its side to route waterline
underneath and to the front of the appliance.
NOTE:
The only GE Appliances approved plastic
tubing is supplied in the 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.
Top
Hinge
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard.
This
appliance is top heavy. Use extreme caution with
moving to prevent tipping over which could result in
death or serious injury.
