Before You Begin; Refrig Erator Location; Preparing To Install The Refrigerator - GE GTH21 Manual De Uso

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Models GTH21,GT/_21 and GTS21
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
" IMPORTANT - S.ve hese
instructions if)r local inspector's use.
" IMPORTANT - Obse,ve .ll
governing codes and ordinances.
* Note to Installer
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Be sure
to leave these
instructions with tile ConsuH-ter
. Note to Consumer - Keep
these instructions
for future reference.
* Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
* Completion time - Refligerator Installation
15 minutes.
* Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
* Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICENIAKER
{ON SOME MODELS)
If the refligerator has an icemakm; it will have
to be connected to a cold water line. AGE water
supply kit (containing robing, slmtoff valve, fittings
and instructions) is available at extra cost flom your
dealer or by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com
or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIG ERATOR LOCATION
" Do not install file refligerator where the mmperamre
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
" Do not install file refligerator where the mmperatme
will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perfbrxn
properly:
- Install it on a floor strong enough to support it flflly
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the ff>llowing clearances fin ease of installation,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
COllllectioIls.
" Sides 1/8" (3 ram)
" Top 1" (25 ram)
" Back 1" (25 ram)
If the refligerator is to be installed next to a wall on the
binge side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) door clearance.
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Rollers allow you to mcwe file refligemtor away flom file
wall for cleaning.
Leveling Legs near each flont corner of file refligerat(n;
next to the rollers, shouM be adj usmd if any of the
fbllowing occurs:
" Refligerator wobbles due to flont roller not being firefly
positioned on the floor
" Door(s) do not close easily when opened to 45 °.
NOTE:
" BEFORE moving die refligemtor away flom file wall,
be sure to turn the leveling legs cotmterclockwise so that
the weight of the reflJgerator is fiflly mmsfe.rred to the
flont rolle_.
" The refligemtor will not be level flora flont to back. It
will have a slight backward flit for proper doo>closing.
To adjust the leveling legs,
turn the two flont leveling
legs dockwise to raise the
flont of the refligerator and
counterclockwise to lower it.
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refrigerator
raise
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