Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

Models 21 and 25

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGINRead 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 Installation20 minutes

Water Line Installation 30 minutes

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation20minutesProper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

PREPARATIONMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS

If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.

To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in the Reversing the Door Swing section.

To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section.WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS)If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have

to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from

your dealer, by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com (in Canada at www.GEAppliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (In Canada 1.800.661.1616).

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)

Lag Bolts

 

Anchor Sleeves

 

 

Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors

For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors OnlyTOOLS YOU MAY NEED

 

 

 

3/8” and 5/16” Socket

 

 

 

 

Adjustable Wrench

 

Ratchet/Driver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/4” Outer Diameter

 

Compression Nut

Phillips-Head Screwdriver

and Ferrule (sleeve)

(icemaker models only)

 

3/32”, 1/8” and 1/4” Allen

wrenches

1/8” Drill Bit and

Tape measure

Electric or Hand Drill

 

Pencil

1/4” Nut Driver

 

Wire Cutters

Level

18