Installation Instructions - GE GTE18M Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT –
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local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT –
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codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer –
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instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer –
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for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time – Refrigerator Installation -
15 minutes.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
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often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
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it will not perform properly.
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to water (rain, etc.) or direct sunlight.
• 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.
If the refrigerator is to be installed next to a wall on
49-1000592 Rev. 2
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Observe all governing
Be sure to leave these
Refrigerator
Model GTE18M
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each front corner of the refriger-
ator and prevent it from moving when the doors are
opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of
the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors
close easily when opened about halfway.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigera-
tor, counterclockwise to lower it.
Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the
refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the
refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers.
After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the
legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of
the refrigerator.
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
Plug in the refrigerator.
Clockwise to raise
refrigerator
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