Installation Instructions; Unpacking Your Refrigerator; Refrigerator Location - GE GPE12 Serie Manuel D'utilisation Et Instructions D'installation

Installation Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
IMPORTANT –
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local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT –
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codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer –
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instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer –
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instructions for future reference.
• Skill level
requires basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time
15 minutes
1 hour
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

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it will not run often enough to maintain proper
temperatures.
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it will not perform properly.
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to water (rain, etc.) or direct sunlight.
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and
electrical connections.
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Model GPE12
UNPACKING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
• Remove tape and any labels (except for the rating
label) from your refrigerator. Tape or glue residue
can also be removed by rubbing a small amount of
liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry.
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator.
• When moving the refrigerator, do not tilt the
refrigerator beyond 45° from upright position.
LEVELING LEGS
Adjustable legs at the front corners of the
refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly
positioned on the floor, and the front is raised just
enough that the door closes easily when opened
about halfway.
To adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs clockwise
to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower
it.
To raise the refrigerator
POWER CORD
• Plug the refrigerator power cord into its own
properly grounded wall outlet with a voltage rating
matching that on the refrigerator rating plate.
• Read all safety precautions on pages 2 and 3.
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