The Refrigerator; Before You Begin - GE 18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT –
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instructions for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT –
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governing 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
Reversing the Door Swing
1 hour
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
)
(on some models
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold drinking water line. A water supply
kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and instructions) is available at extra cost from your
dealer. Installation of the icemaker must be done by
a qualified service technician.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• 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.
• Sides 3/4" (19 mm)
• Top 1" (25 mm)
• Back 1" (25 mm)
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Refrigerator
Models 15, 16, 17 and 18
DIMENSIONS
Model 15 16
61" (155 cm) 64" (163 cm)
A
*
B 28" (71 cm) 28" (71 cm)
" (79 cm) 31 " (79 cm) 32
C** 31 1 / 1 /
10 10
" (139 cm) 54 " (139 cm) 56" (142 cm)
D 54 7 / 7 /
10 10
E 26" (66 cm) 26" (66 cm)
* Height does not include hinge—Add 22 mm for hinge.
** Depth includes handle.
A
C
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator
are adjustable. They firmly position the refrigerator
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
refrigerator, 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.

17 18
67" (170 cm) 67" (170 cm)
28" (71 cm) 28" (71 cm)
" (81 cm) 32 " (82 cm)
1 / 1 /
4 3
" (143 cm)
56 3 /
8
" (68 cm) 26 " (68 cm)
26 7 / 7 /
9 9
B
E
D
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