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Installation Instructions - Standard Installation
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
WARNING
The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the
truck, handle from the side only.
AVERTISSEMENT
Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut qu'en
bas. Il faut être prudent lors des déplacements. Si un
diable est utilisé, il faut soulever le réfrigérateur sur le côté
seulement.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom, remove the
outer carton.
• Slide out the back corner posts (2).
• Slide the carton off the top of the cabinet.
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY THE CABINET DOWN
IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE SKID!
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
• Route 1/4" OD copper or GE SmartConnect
tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location.
• Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of
the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to accommodate
bend leading into the water line connection.
NOTE: The only GE-approved plastic tubing is supplied
in the GE SmartConnect
™
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.
GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
™
in the following lengths:
2' (.6 m)
WX08X10002
8' (2.4 m) WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) WX08X1 0015
25' (7.6 m) WX08X10025
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
• Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
Tip Over Hazard.
Risque de basculement
plastic
™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not
Remove 5
base channel
bolts on each
side
Remove 2 strap
bolts on each side
taken off the skid or damage will occur. Carefully tilt the
refrigerator and slide the blocks out from beneath.
• Remove the toekick and set aside for final installation.
• Lift the refrigerator off the skid with an appliance dolly.
Handle from the sides.
• 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, but are not recommended
for this application.
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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• The unit is secured to the
skid with 4 slotted tie-down
straps. Remove the six 7/16"
bolts from the base channels
in the tie-downs.
• Remove the six 7/16" bolts
securing the straps to the
skid.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.
• The support blocks on the
bottom of the refrigeration
case must be removed
before the refrigerator is
Floor
Waterline Tubing
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