GE 16, 17 Installation Instructions Models, Before You Begin, Refrigerator Location, Clearances

Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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‡ Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires

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‡ Completion time – Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes

Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour

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WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on some models)

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REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

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CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

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ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

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Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

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Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers. After

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