GE 24 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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PREPARATIONPreparing for Vacation Preparing to Move13For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controlsat regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected todrop below 60°F. (16°C.), follow same instructions in TemperatureControl section.For long vacations or absences, remove food and shut off power torefrigerator. Move the Fresh Food control to OFF position and cleaninterior with baking soda solution of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of soda to1 quart (1 L) of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave open box ofsoda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.Move the icemaker (on some models) feeler arm to STOP (up)position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food, and cleanand dry the interior.Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and storage pans bytaping them securely in place to prevent damage.Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving andin van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement.Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.Care and Cleaning PreparationRefrigerator Location ClearancesDo not install refrigerator where temperature will be below60°F. (16°C.) because it will not run often enough to maintainproper temperatures.Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loadedrefrigerator.Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper aircirculation, plumbing and electrical connections.Sides ..................................................................5/8″ (15 mm)Top ....................................................................1″ (25 mm)(If built-in, allow 7⁄8″ [22 mm] for hinge covers.)Back ..................................................................1″ (25 mm)If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow thefollowing door clearances:for 22 and 24 models .........................................3/4″ (19 mm)for 27 models .....................................................1 1/2″ (38 mm)Rollers LevelingAdjustable rollers behind the basegrille enable you to move therefrigerator away from the wall forcleaning. These rollers should be setso the refrigerator rests firmly on thefloor. To assure that the doors willclose automatically from a half-way-open position, there is a built-in tiltfrom the front to the back of thecabinet. Side-by-side refrigerators alsohave specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly whenopened, allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely.To adjust rollers, remove the basegrille by grasping it at the bottom andpulling it out.Turn the roller adjusting screwsclockwise to raise the refrigerator,counterclockwise to lower it. Usean adjustable wrench (3/8″ hex headbolt) or pliers.When leveling, you can improve door closure by raising the frontapproximately 5/8″ (15 mm) from the floor.To replace base grille, align prongs on back of grille with clamps incabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.Water Supply to Icemaker (on some models)If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add an icemaker later, the icemaker willhave to be connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-offvalve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There should be sufficienttubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow you to move the refrigerator out fromthe wall several feet (approximately 8 feet [244 cm] of 1/4″ copper tubing in three 10-inch [25 cm]diameter coils).