GE GE Refrigerator Location, Clearances, Remove the Fresh Food Door Handle, Back

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

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CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.

Sides

1/8” (3 mm)

Top

1” (25 mm)

Cabinet/Hinge Cover

Back

2” (50 mm)

 

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

‡IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is 361/4” deep (311/4” for CD models). Doors and passageways leading to the installation location must be at least 361/4” 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 361/4”, 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 than 311/4”, start with Step 1.

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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.

1REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE

Handle Design varies based on models, however Installation is same.

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

Loosen the set screws with the 1/8” Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Leave film on until after installation

2REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

Handle Design varies based on models, however Installation is same.

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

Loosen the set screws with the 1/8” Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Leave film on until after installation

Reinstall the handles using the same procedure as removing.

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