Installingthe Refrigerator - GE Profile 26 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
INSTALLINGTHE 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 l O0°F(37°C)because it will not perform properly,
• Installit on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded,
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for easeof installation, proper
air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections,
Sides 1/8" (3 mm)
Top 1" (25 mm)
Back 1" (25 mm)
REMOVING THEREFRIGERATOR DOORS
• IMPORTANT NOTE:This refrigerator is 355A '' deep.
Doors and passageways 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 passageways are less than 36", the refrigerator
doors and handles can easily be scratched and damaged.
The top cap and doors can be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. If passageways
are less then 31", the leveling legs must be removed as
well. Start with Step 1.
• If it is not necessary to remove doors, skip to Step 11.
Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the
refrigerator is in the final location.
• NOTE:Use a padded hand truck to move this refrigerator.
Place the refrigerator on the hand truck with a side
against the truck. We strongly recommend that
TWO PEOPLE move and complete this installation.
[]] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD
DOOR HANDLE
Handle Design varies based on models, however
Installation is same,
Stainless steel:
@ REMOVING
THEDOOR
HANDLE: L oosen
the set screws with
the 3/32" Allen
wrench
and remove
the handle,
Mounting
Fasteners
Badge
Plastic handle:
@ REMOVING
THEDOORHANDLE:
Slidethe handle up
and off of the
mounting fasteners,
Badge
Mounting
Fasteners
NOTE:If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a Phillips-head screwdriver,
[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE
Handle Design varies based on models, however
Installation is same.
Stainless steel and plastic handles:
@ Loosenthe set screws located on the underside
of the handle with the 1/8" Allen wrench and remove
the handle,
NOTE:If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a Phillips-headscrewdriver,
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