Step 1, Remove Packaging; Step 2, Install Water Line - GE 36" Built-In Bottom-Freezer Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
[STEP 1] REMOVE PACKAGING
CAUTIO N:
Refrigerator is much heavier at the
top than at the bottom - be careful when moving.
When using a hand truck, handle from side only.
PRUDENCE:
Le r_frigdrateur est beancoup plus
lourd en haut qu'en bas. II faut _tre prudent lors des
ddplacements. Si un diable est utilis_, il faut soulever le
r_frig_rateur sur le c6t_ seulement.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom,
remove outer carton.
• Slide out back corner posts (2).
• Slide carton off top of cabinet.
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY CABINET
DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID!
• The unit is secured to the skid with 4 slotted
tie-tiown straps. Remove the four 5/16" bolts from
the base channels in the tie,towns.
Remove
owns
• Remove the four 7/16"
bolts securing the straps
to the skid.
CAUTION: D oNOT
ATTEMPT TO ROLL
UNIT OFF SKID.
PRUDENCE: ILNE
FAUT PAS ESSAYER DE
FAIRE ROULER LE
RI_FRIGt_RATEUR POUR
L'ENLEVER DE LAY
PALETTE.
• Support blocks on the bottom of the refrigeration
case must be removed before the refrigerator is
taken off the skid or damage will occur. Carefully,
tilt refrigerator and slide blocks out from beneath.
• Remove toekick. Set aside for final installation.
• Lift the refrigerator off the skid with an appliance
dolly. Handle from the sides.
[STEP INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
• Route 1/4" OD copper or GE SmartConnect"
plastic tubing between house cold water line and
the water connection location.
• Tubing should be long enough to extend to the
front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to
accommodate bend leading into the water line
connection,
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is
supplied in the GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator
Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply
line because the line is under pressure at all times.
Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age
and cause water damage to your home.
GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2' (.6 m) WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) WX08X10025
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water.
• Install a shut-offvalve between the icemaker water
vane and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
i_l I I/_L I /
_NateriineTubing --
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into
a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-offvalves are included in
many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing
codes,
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing [
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
1
[ illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
kConsult with your licensed plumber.
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