Installation Instructions; Before You Begin; Tools You May Need - GE GFMS2KEBSS Owner's Manual

Installation
Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT
•
― Save these instructions
for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
•
― Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time – Refrigerator Installation
20 minutes
Water Line Installation
30 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
PREPARATION
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS
If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway,
the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be
removed.
• To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in
the Reversing the Door Swing section.
• To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing
the Freezer Drawer section.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have
to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water
supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and instructions) is available at extra cost from
your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com
(in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from
Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002
(In Canada 1.888.661.1616).
Refrigerator
Models 20, 22 and 23

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Adjustable Wrench
1/4ʺ Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
(icemaker models only)
3/32ʺ, 1/8ʺ and 3/16ʺ Allen
1/8ʺ Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill
Pencil
Wire Cutters
55
3/8ʺ and 5/16ʺ Socket
Ratchet/Driver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
wrenches
Tape measure
1/4ʺ Nut Driver
Level