Installation Instructions; Preparation - GE 21 Manuel D'utilisation

Installation
Instructions
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).
Refrigerator
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Lag Bolts
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Adjustable Wrench
1/4" Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
(icemaker models only)
3/32", 1/8" and 1/4" Allen
1/8" Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill
Pencil
Wire Cutters
18
Models 21 and 25
(not included)
Anchor Sleeves
3/8" and 5/16" Socket
Ratchet/Driver
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
wrenches
Tape measure
1/4" Nut Driver
Level