GE GTR16BBSARCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 16, 17, 18
Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT
- S.,e hese
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Obse,,e .11
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
-
Be sure to
leaxe these
instructions xdth the (_onsumer.
• Note to Consumer - KeeI)
these instructions
for
future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
P,eversing the Door S*_ing
1 horn"
" Proper installation is the responsibilit} of the
installer.
• Product failure due to iml)ioper installation is not
co'_ered under the _'_u'rant}.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If the reliigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit
(containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost fl'om your dealer,
by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at
www.geapplimaces.ca) or fl'om Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the reflJgerator where the temperatm'e
will go below 60°F (l 6 °C) because it will not mn otten
enough to maintain proper temperatm'es.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it flfllv
loaded.
CLEARANCES
_Mlow the fi)llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation,
proper air circulation and I)lumbing, and electrical
connections.
• Sides./4 (19ram)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each fl'ont
corner of the refl'igerator
are a(!justable. They firmly position the refl'igerator
and prevent it from moving when the (loo_ are
opened. I,eveling legs should be set so the fl'ont of the
refligerator is raised just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about hallway.
Tm'n the leveling legs
clockwise to raise
the
refl'igerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
Roflers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the
refrigerator away ti'om the wall tot cleaning.
Turn the legs com_terclockwise tmtil the weight of the
reli'igerator is transferred fl'om them to the rollers.
After rolling the refligerator back into place, turn the
legs clockwise tmtil the legs again bear the weight of
the refrigerator.
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