Installation Ins_Truotions - Hotpoint 18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 18 and 19
ffyou have questions,call 1.800.GE.CARES
o r ,isit our Website at:
www.Hotpoint.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
" IMPORTANT - S.ve hese
instructions
flit local
inspector's use.
" IMPORTANT - Obse,,e .ll
governing codes and ordinances.
* Note to Installer
-
Be sure
to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
. Note to Consumer - KeeI)
these instructions
for future reference.
* Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
* Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes.
* Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installe_:
" Product/hilure due to improper installation is not
covered under the _'\.u'mnty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icelnaker, it will have
to be COlmected to a cold water line. AGE water
supply kit (coi_tailfing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is awfilable at extra cost froln your dealer
or by visiting our Website at ge.coln or Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refl{gerator where the telnperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because
it will not run olten
enough to nmii_tain proper telnperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the telnperature
will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perlorln
properly.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it hilly
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Pdlow the fl)llowing clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation and phunl)ii_g and electrical
colnlectiollS.
• Sides 1/8" (3 mm)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
If the refrigerator is to be installed next to a wall on the
hinge side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) door clearance.
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Rollers allow you to move the reflJgerator away fl'om the
wall fl)I" cleaning.
Leveling Legs near each fl'ont corner of tile reflJgeratoi;
next to the rolleI_, should be a(!iusted if any of the
tollowing
occm_:
• Refrigerator wobbles due to fl'ont roller not being filmly
positioned on the floor.
• Door(s) do not close easily when opened to 45 °.
NOTE:
• BEFORE, n_oving the reli_igerator away fl'Oln the wall,
be sure to turn the leveling legs counterclockwise so that
the weight (if the reti_igerator is hilly transterred to the
fi'ont rolleI_.
• The refiJgerator will not be level fl'Oln fl'ont to back. It
will haxe a slight backward tilt fiw proper dooi_closing.
To adjust the leveling legs,
turn the two fl'ont leveling
legs dockwise to raise the
fl'ont of the retiigerator and
comlterclockwise to lower it.
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