Installation Instrucqions Preparing To Install - GE GSH22JFTECC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit
our _'ebsite at:
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In Canada. call 1.800.361.3400 o r Visito,, X_bsite ;,t: www.geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - S ,,e these
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Obse ,e ; ,ll
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
_
Be sure
to leave these
instHlctions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer
_ Kee I) these instructions
tot fllture reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of installer.
• Product tailure due to improper installation is not
covered trader the Warranty:
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install tile refl'igerator where the temperature
will go below 60°F (l 6°C) because it will not rtm
otten enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to sui)i)ort it fiflly
loaded.
ROLLERS
The milers have 3 purposes:
• Rollers a(!just so the door ch)ses easily when opened
about hallway.
• Rollers a_!just so the refrigerator is fimdy i)ositioned
on the floor and does not wobble.
• Rollers allow you to move the retiigerator away fl'om
the wall fin" cleaning.
To adjust the milers, remove the base grille by pulling it
out at the bottom.
Tm'n the roller a({justing screws dockwise to raise the
reti_igerato_; comlterclocMvise to lower it. Use an
a(!justable wrench (3/8" hex head bolt) or pliers.
To replace base grille, line up the clips on back of grille
between the bar and the bottom (ff the cabinet. Push
tin'ward tmfil grille snaps into place.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If the reli'igerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. AGE water SUl)ply kit
is available at extra cost fl'om wmr dealer, by visiting
our _A'ebsite at ge.com (in Canada, at
www.geappliances.ca), or fl'om Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
CLEARANCES
_Mlow the fi_llowing clearances fin" ease of installation,
proper air circulation and I)hunbing, and electrical
connections,
• <5
• Sides 1/8" (4ram) Top 1" (25 ram) * Back 1" (Z ram)
A door clearance of./4 ( 19 ram) is needed tin" a 90 ° door
opening which proxides better access to fi)od storage ai'ea.
DOOR ALIGNMENT
Pdter leveling, make sm'e that the doo_s are e\vn at the top.
To Inake die doo_s even, a(!just die reliigei_ltor door as tolh_s:
O Remoxe the
Base (;rille, _ under t hefresh food
open the doortophhlgec0veE
(lools, then
pull the grille
straight out.
O Detemfine
which of the
two (loo_s is Shim
higher th:m
the other:
I,ifl tile lower
do(m ahmg
with the small
C_llI1,
O Place the
shim between the Door Metal Hinge and the small
cam as shown.
Press in the shim, so that it fits in between the metal
hinge and the plastic cam.
O Close the doot_ and check if they are level at the top.
If one door is still lower than the other; repeat the
process and insert another shim.
NOTE: If the doo_s are not even and the shim is ah'eadv
inserted, you can remove the shim to lower the door