Preparing To Installtherefrigerator - GE TFX25PRBABB Owner's Manual

Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker (o,so,,o,,oUols
If tim refiigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to acoM water line.
A water supply kit (containing copper ulbing, shut-
offvake, fittings and instructions) is available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Part_s and
Accessories, 800-626-2002.
RefrigeratorLocation
Do not install tim refrigerator where tim telnpem-
rare will go below 60 °F (16°C)
because it will not nm often enough to lnainmin
proper telnperatures.
Install it on a floor strong enough to support it
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease ofinstalla-
fldly loaded.
tion, proper air circulation and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides 5/8" (15 mln)
Top 1" (25
UlUl)
If built-in, allow 7/8" (22 ram)for hinge covers.
Back l"
(25 111111)
If tim refrigerator is against a wall
on either side, allow tim following
door clearances far a 90 ° door open-
ing:
22'- 25' models 3/4" (l 9
UlUl)
27' lnodels
1 I/2" (38 lnUl)
Rollers
Themilershave3 purposes:
V-_]Rollers a(tjust so file door closes easily when
opened about halfivay. [Raise the front about
5/8" (15 mm) from the floor.]
To assure that the doors will close automatically
from a halfivay open position, there is a built-in tilt
from the front to the back of the cabinet. Side-by-
side refrigerators also have specially designed door
hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened,
allowing the force of gravity to help close theln
securely.
[_-] Rollers a(tjust so file refiigerator is firmly posi-
tioned on the floor and does not wobble.
V_] Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator
away
from file wall fbr cleaning.
Toadjust the milers, remove the base _'ille by pulling
it out at the bottom.
Turn tim roller adjusting screws clockwiseto raise
the refiigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use
an adjustable _Ten(:h (3/8" hex head bolt) or pliers.
Toreplacebasegrille,align prongs on back of _'ille
with clamps in cabinet and push fbtward until _'ille
snaps into place.
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