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Installation
Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will
go below 60°F(16°C) b ecause it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will
go above IO0°F(37°C)because it will not perform properlg.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fullg loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper
air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.
Standard Depth
Counter Depth
Models
Models
Sides
1/8" (3 mm)
1/8" (3 mm)
Top
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
Back
1" (25 mm)
1/2" (13 mm)
REMOVE TOP CAP (on some models)
• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is 34-1/2" deep.
Doors and passagewags leading to the installation
location must be at least 36" wide in order to leave
the doors and handles attached to the refrigerator
while transporting
it into the installation location. If
passagewags ore less than 36", the refrigerator doors
and handles con easilg be scratched and damaged.
The top cop and doors con be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safelg moved indoors. Start with
Step A.
• If it is not necessarg to remove doors, skip Step A.
Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the
refrigerator is in the final location.
• SKID REMOVAL:Tilt refrigerator to each side to
remove skid.
• NOTE:Use a podded hand truck to move this
refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand truck
with a side against the truck. We stronglg recommend
that TWO PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.
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Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on
the top of the refrigerator. Remove the two screws on
each side at the rear of the top cap. Lift off and
remove top cap.
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Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1 through
3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section.
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Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
"Removing Freezer Drawers" section.
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Move refrigerator to the installation location.
REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.}
(on some models)
REINSTALLDOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP
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Carefullg lower the door onto the center hinge. Reinstall
top hinge. NOTE:Ensurethe door is properlg aligned to
the case top to avoid readjustment of the door during
top cap reinstallation.
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Placecap over the top of the refrigerator. Reinstallthe
original screws in the top and back of the cap.
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Reinstallthe bottom freezer drawer. Refer to "Replacing
the FreezerDrawers" section.
Top
Hinge B
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CONNECTING
THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
licemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supplg is required for automatic icemoker
operation. If there is not a cold water supplg, gou
will need to provide one.See Installing the Water
Line section.
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet.
• If gour refrigerator does not have a water filter,we
recommend installing one if gour water supplg has
sand or particles that could clog the screen of the
refrigerator's water valve. Install it in the water line
near the refrigerator. If using GESmartConnectT'
RefrigeratorTubing Kit, gou will need an additional
tube (WXO8XIO002) to connect the filter.Do not cut
plastic tube to install filter.
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