Installation Instructions; Preparation - GE 20 Manuel D'utilisation

Installation
Instructions
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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
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for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
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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
• 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, shutoff 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 .888.261.3055).
Save these instructions
Observe all governing
Refrigerator
Models 20, 22 and 23
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Adjustable Wrench
1/4" Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
(icemaker models only)
3/32", 1/8" and 3/16" Allen
1/8" Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill
Pencil
Wire Cutters
16
3/8" and 5/16" Socket
Ratchet/Driver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
wrenches
Tape measure
1/4" Nut Driver
Level