Installation; Before You Begin - Hotpoint HSH25IFTACC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions ,0, , Z,,
Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit
our _'ebsite at:
www.Hotpoint.com
In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400
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Visit
our _'ebsite at:
www.geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - S ,,e these
instructions ti)r local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Obse,,'e ,ll
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
_
Be sure
to leave these
instHlctions with tile Consun/er.
• Note to Consumer _ Keep
these instructions
tot fllttu'e reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refligerator Installation
15 minutes
• Proper installation is tile responsibility of installer.
• Product thihu'e due to improper installation is not
covered under tile Warranty:
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refl'igerator where tile temperatm'e
will go below 60°F (l 6°C) because it will not rtm
often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fiflly
loaded.
ROLLERS
The rollers have 3 purposes:
• Rollers a(!iust so tile door ch)ses easily when opened
about hallway.
• Rollers a(!iust so the refrigerator is fimdy positioned
on the floor and does not wobble.
• Rollers allow you to move the retiigerator away fl'om
tile wall tot cleaning.
To adjust the rollers, remove tile base grille by pulling it
out at tile bottom.
Tm'n tile roller a(!justing screws clockwise to raise tile
refl_igerato_; comlterclockwise to lower it. Use an
a(!iustable wrench (3/8" hex head bolt) or pliers.
To replace base grille, line up tile clips on back of grille
between the bar and the bottom of the cabinet. Push
t0rward tmtil grille snaps into place.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If tile refl'igerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. AGE water supply kit
is available at extra cost fl'om your dealer, by visiting
ore" _,Vebsite at www.Hotpohlt.com (in Canada, at
www.geappliances.ca), or fl'om Parts and Accessories,
800.696.2002.
CLEARANCES
") ) " (* " " s "( of installation,
_Mlow tile f( lh wm_ cle,uance,; f )r ease
proper air circulation and I)hunbing, and electrical
COllllectiollS.
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Sides 1/8" (4ram) Top 1" (25 ram) • Back 1" (2_ ram)
A doo_ clearance of 3/4 (19 ram) is needed tot a 90 ° door
opening which proxides better access to tood storage area.
DOOR ALIGNMENT
Pdter lex eling, make sm'e that (loo_s are exen at tile top.
To make the doors even, a(!just tile refl_igerator dora:
Usin_ m*a ..... 5/16" socket wrench, mm tile door adjusting. ,
screw to the fight to miNe the dora; to the left to lower
it. (A nyhm plug, embedded in tile threads of tile pin,
prevents tile pin ti'om turning mdess a wrench is used.)
O _AA'tei" Olle or {wo ttlFIIS of tile wI'ellch, opell alld
close
the refrigerator compartment door and check tile
alignment at the top of the dome,
Toremovethe base
grille,openthe doors
andtbenpulltbe
grillestraightout.
5/16" Socket
Wrench
Raise
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