GE 21 Owner's Manual And Installation page 20

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 16°C because it will not
run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go above 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.
Standard Depth
Models
Sides
1/5ʺ (5 mm)
Top
1ʺ (25 mm)
Back
1ʺ (25 mm)
REMOVE TOP CAP
•IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is 876.3 mm
deep. Doors and passageways leading to the
installation location must be at least 914.4 mm 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
914.4 mm, 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.
A
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.
B Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1
through 3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section.
C
Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
"Removing Freezer Drawer" section.
D
Move refrigerator to the installation location.
Installation Instructions
Counter Depth
Models
1/5ʺ (5 mm)
1ʺ (25 mm)
1/2ʺ (13 mm)
(on some models)
REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.)
REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP
E 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.
F Place cap over the top of the refrigerator. Reinstall
the original screws in the top and back of the cap.
G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
"Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section.
20
(on some models)
A
Top Hinge B