GE Installation Instructions, Refrigerator, Before You Begin, Models 23, 25, 26, 27, Clearances

Installation Instructions

Refrigerator

Models 23, 25, 26, 27 & 29

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: geappliances.ca

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

15minutes

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

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

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (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, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com (in Canada at geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).

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.

•Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly.

•Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.

CLEARANCES

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

		23′	25′, 26′, 27′ and 29′
•	Sides	1/8″ (4 mm)	1/8″ (4 mm)
•	Top	1″ (25 mm)	1″ (25 mm)
•	Back	1/2″ (13 mm)	1″ (25 mm)

ROLLERS

The rollers have 3 purposes:

■Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway. [Raise the front about 5/8″ (16 mm) from the floor.]

■Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble.

■Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.

Final leveling adjustments should be made after the refrigerator has been installed.

To adjust the rollers on 25′, 26′, 27′ and 29′ models:

■ Turn the roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use a 3/8″ hex socket or wrench,

or an adjustable

wrench. Roller adjusting screw

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