Preparing To Install The Refrigerator - GE 162D9617P004 Owner's Manual

Preparing to install the refrigerator.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker
You will need to connect the icemaker to a cold
water line.
Refrigerator Location
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.
24¢ Model
Sides 1/8² (3 mm) 1/8² (3 mm)
Top 1² (25 mm)
Back 1/2² (13 mm) 1/2² (13 mm) 1/2² (13 mm)
Leveling Rollers
The rollers have 2 purposes:
The rollers can be adjusted so the refrigerator is
1
firmly positioned on the floor and does not rock
back and forth.
Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away
2
from the wall for cleaning.
To adjust the rollers, remove the base grille by pulling
it out at the bottom.
28¢ Model 30¢ Model
1/8² (3 mm)
1/8² (3 mm) 1/8² (3 mm)
A water supply kit (containing copper tubing,
shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and
Accessories, 800-626-2002.
If built-in, allow 7/8² (22 mm) for hinge covers.
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side,
allow 3/4² (19 mm) for freezer door clearance
and 3/4² (19 mm) for fresh food door clearance.
Turn the two front roller adjusting screws clockwise
to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower
it. Use a 3/8² socket wrench, adjustable wrench or
pliers.
Front Roller
Adjusting Screw
Rear Roller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models only).
Use this screw if the refrigerator
has one.
Built-In Style models also have rear adjustable
rollers so you can align the refrigerator with your
kitchen cabinets. Use a 5/16² socket wrench to turn
the screws for the rear rollers— clockwise to raise it,
counterclockwise to lower it.
Front Roller
Adjusting Screw
Rear Roller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models only).
Use this screw if the refrigerator
does not have the screw pictured
to the left.
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