Installing The Refrigerator; Refrigerator Location - GE Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

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.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a location exposed to
water (rain, etc.) or direct sunlight.
• 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.
Sides 1/8" (3 mm)
Top 1" (25 mm) Cabinet/Hinge Cover
Back 2" (50 mm)
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
• IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is 36
for CD models). Doors and passageways leading to the
installation location must be at least 36
leave the doors and handles attached to the refrigerator
while transporting it into the installation location. If
passageways are less than 36
and handles can easily be scratched and damaged.
The top cap and doors can be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. If passageways
are less than 31 / ", start with Step 1.
1
4
• If it is not necessary to remove doors, skip to Step
11. Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the
refrigerator is in the final location.
• NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move this refrigerator.
Place the refrigerator on the hand truck with a side
against the truck. We strongly recommend that TWO
PEOPLE move and complete this installation.
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Installation Instructions
/ " deep (31 / "
1 1
4 4
/ " wide in order to
1
4
/ ", the refrigerator doors
1
4
1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD
DOOR HANDLE
Handle Design varies based on models, however
Installation is same.
Stainless steel and plastic handles:
Loosen the set screws with the 1/8" Allen wrench
and remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench.
Mounting
Fasteners
REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE
2
Handle Design varies based on models, however
Installation is same.
Stainless steel and plastic handles:
Loosen the set screws with the 1/8" Allen wrench and
remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench.
Mounting
Fasteners
Leave film
on until after
installation
Reinstall the handles using the same procedure as
removing.
Leave film
on until after
installation