GE 49-60612 - Manual (Page 17)

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 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
20 minutes
Water Line Installation
30 minutes
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
20 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered
under the Warranty.
PREPARATION
MOVING 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).
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Adjustable Wrench
1/4 Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve) (icemaker
models only)
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
17
3/8 and 5/16 Socket
Ratchet/Driver
3/32 , 1/8 and 1/4 Allen
wrenches
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
(not included)
Pencil
1/8 Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill Tape measure
1/4 Nut Driver
Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves
For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
Wire Cutters Level