Preparing To Install The Refrigerator - GE TCX18 Owner's Manual

Preparing to install the refrigerator.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Refrigerator Location
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because
it will not run often enough to maintain proper
temperatures.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation and proper air circulation.
Sides Sides 1" (25 mm) 0" (0 cm)
Top 1" (2
Top 1" (25 mm)
Back* 0" (0 cm)
/
Back* 1 1
*Metal cover on back when touching the wall
*Metal cover on back may touch wall.
gives 1 1 / " clearance.
4
Packaging Tapes
Remove all packaging tapes and peel-off films.
These tapes were added to secure and protect
your refrigerator during transit.
Leveling
Your refrigerator comes with adjustable rollers and
Your refrigerator comes with either adjustable rollers
adjustable legs. Either rollers or legs should be
or adjustable legs. Either rollers or legs should be set
set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the
so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor
floor and the front is raised just enough that the and the front is raised just enough that the doors
doors close easily when opened about halfway. close easily when opened about halfway.
To adjust the rollers, tilt the base grille out exposing
the adjustment screws. Using an adjustable wrench,
turn the two front roller adjusting screws
counterclockwise to raise the refrigerator, clockwise
to lower it.
Adjustable
Roller
12
1
/ cm)
2
" (32 mm)
4
Base Grille
Turn adjusting screw
counterclockwise to raise
refrigerator
Install it on a floor strong enough to support it
fully loaded.
If refrigerator is to be installed against a wall on the
hinge side, allow a minimum of 1
between the wall and the side of the refrigerator to
allow for door and handle clearance.
Adjustable legs are located at the front corners.
Adjustable legs are located at the front corners.
Turn the adjustable legs clockwise to raise the
Turn the adjustable legs clockwise to raise the
refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.
refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.
Tilt top out
/ " (45 mm)
3
4
Turn adjustment leg clockwise
to raise refrigerator
Adjustable
Leg