GE 11, 12 Installation, Refrigerator Instructions

LEVELING LEGS

Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator

should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on

the floor, and the front is raised just enough that the

door closes easily when opened about halfway.

To adjust the leveling legs,turn the legs clockwise to

raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lowerit.

If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com

To raise the refrigerator

InstallationRefrigerator

Instructions Models 11 and 12

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT – Save these instructions

for local inspector’s use.

•IMPORTANT – Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for

future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical skills.

• Completion time – Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

Reversing the Door Swing

1 hour

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will go below 55°F (13°C) because it will not run often

enough to maintain proper temperatures.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it

fully loaded.

• Do not install it closer than 5″(13 cm) next to a range.

CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical

connections.

• Sides 1″(2.5 cm)

• Top 4″(10.2 cm)

• Back 3″(7.6 cm) from the coiling on the back to

the wall

To help with proper spacing and ventilation, make sure

the metal spacer or twist-on rubber bumper (at the back

of some models) is in place.

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Contents

Main ge.com Refrigerators Top-Freezer IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the control on the refrigerator. Control Settings About the storage drawer. Fruit and Vegetable Drawer Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions About ice service. Icemaker Accessory Kit Water Supply Kits Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Preparing for Vacation Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Preparing to Move Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Replacing the Light Bulb Installation LEVELING LEGS If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com Refrigerator Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTES TOOLS YOU WILL NEED REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR CAUTION: TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TO THE LEFT REVERSING THE DOOR SWING INSTALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEFT 11 CAUTION: REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 10 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR 12 ALIGN THE DOORS Normal operating sounds. HUMMM... WHOOSH... Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS WATER SOUN DS Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE Consumer & Industrial Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number Refrigerator Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: What GE Will Not Cover: