GE CTT14CYT Use And Care & Installation Manual

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PREPARATIONClearances Refrigerator LocationAllow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper aircirculation and plumbing and electrical connections:Sides ..........................................................................3/4″ (19 mm)Top.............................................................................1″ (25 mm)Back...........................................................................1″ (25 mm)Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will gobelow 60°F. (16°C.) because it will not run often enough to maintainproper temperatures.Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.To keep energy costs down, avoid locating the refrigerator next to therange or a heating vent.Care and Cleaning PreparationWhen You go on Vacation When You MoveFor shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leavecontrols at regular settings. However, if room temperature isexpected to drop below 60°F. (16°C.), follow the same instructionsas for extended vacations.For extended vacations or absences, shut off the power to therefrigerator, move the fresh food control to the “ ” position, andclean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 L) of water. Wipe dry. Toprevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.Leave doors open.Move icemaker feeler arm to STOP (up) position and be sure to shutoff 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, storage drawers and icetrays by taping them securely in place to prevent damage and raiseleveling legs.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.Rollers and Leveling LegsLeveling legs near each front corner of therefrigerator are adjustable. They firmlyposition the refrigerator and prevent it frommoving when the doors are opened. Levelinglegs should be set so the front of therefrigerator is raised just enough that thedoors close easily when opened abouthalfway.Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise therefrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you tomove the refrigerator away from the wall forcleaning.Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weightof the refrigerator is transferred from them tothe rollers. After rolling the refrigerator backinto place, turn the legs clockwise until the legsagain bear the weight of the refrigerator.Dimensions Water Supply to Icemaker (on some models)Model 14 16A* 61″ (155 cm) 64″ (163 cm)B 28″ (71 cm) 28″ (71 cm)C** 29 9⁄16″ (75 cm) 29 9⁄16″ (75 cm)D 54 1⁄2″ (138 cm) 541⁄2″ (138 cm)E 24 1⁄ 2″ (62 cm) 241⁄2″ (62 cm)* Height does not include hinge—Add 7/8″(22 mm) for hinge.** Depth includes handle.If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add anicemaker later, the icemaker will have to be connected to a colddrinking water line.A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittingsand instructions is available at extra cost from your local distributor.There should be sufficient tubing from the cold water supply to theicemaker inlet to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wallseveral feet (approximately 8 feet [244 cm] of 1/4″ copper tubing inthree 10″ [25 cm] diameter coils).Do not use kits with plastic tubing since there is water pressure in thesupply line at all times.Maximum permissible inlet water pressure—120 PSI (8.3 bars).Minimum permissible inlet water pressure—20 PSI (1.4 bars).Installation of icemaker must be made by a qualified service technician.ABCDE9