Installation Instructions; Preparing To Install The Refiigera Tot - GE GBS18SBPARSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Model 18
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - S .ethese
instructions fi)r local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT
- Obse,,e ,ll
goverlfing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
-
Be sure
to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Kee I) these instHictions
fl)i" fllture reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product tailure due to improper installation is not
covered trader the _.Varrantv.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. AGE water SUl_ply kit
(contailfiI_g tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost fi'om yoN" dealer,
by visiting ore" _,Vebsite at GF_ppllances.com (in
Canada at geappfiances.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 beh)w 60 °F (l 6 ° C) beca use it will not run ()Den
enough to maintain proper temperatm'es.
• Do not install the refl'igerator where the temperature
will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not pelti)m/
proI)erly.
• Install the refl_igerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when flfllv loaded.
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PACKAGING TAPE
Retnove all packaging tape and peel-off fihns. These
tapes were added to secure and I)r°tect your, refrigerator,
during, shilI ) ring.
CLEARANCES
• ) ) " (* " " s "_ of installation,
_Mlow the f( lh wm_ cle,uance,; f )r ease
proi)er air circulation and i)lmnbing and electrical
connections:
• Sides 1/8" (3 ram)
• Top 1" (25 mm)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow
a minimum of I:_A" (45 ram) between the wall and the
side ot the refl'igerator to allow fi)r door and handle
clearallce.
ROLLERS
The rollers have 2 purposes:
• The rollet_ are used to level the reti_igeratot:
NOTE: It is recommended that the refrigerator be
elevated 1/2" (13 man) ha the front. When installing m_
icemaker, make sure that the icemaJcer is completely
level while maintaining the refrigerator incline,
• ]?.olle,_ allow you to move the reliJgerator away fl'om
the wall fin" cleaning.
To adjust the rollers:
O Remove the base
grille by pulling
it straight out.
O Ttwn the two fl'ont roller _JJl[
adjustin,, screws clockwise
to raise the reffigeratm;
cotmterclockwise to lower it.
Lse a 3/8 socket wrench,
a(!justable wrench or plieI_. Front R ollerAdjustingScrew
NOTE: The refl_igerator must be SUl)ported by all fi)m"
rolleI_. To test, moxe the refl_igerator to inake sure it
does ilOt rock.