CLEARANCESBEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completely and carefully.• IMPORTANT – Save these instructionsfor local inspector’s use.• IMPORTANT – Observe all governingcodes and ordinances.• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the Consumer.• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions forfuture reference.• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basicmechanical skills.• Completion time – Refrigerator Installation15 minutesReversing the Door Swing1 hour• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.• Product failure due to improper installation is notcovered under the Warranty.• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will gobelow 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough tomaintain proper temperatures.• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.REFRIGERATOR LOCATIONAllow the following clearances for ease of installation,proper air circulation and plumbing and electricalconnections.• Sides 3/4” (19 mm)• Top 1” (25 mm)• Back 2” (50 mm)Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator areadjustable. They firmly position the refrigerator and preventit from moving when the doors are opened. Leveling legsshould be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised justenough that the doors close easily when opened abouthalfway.Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator,counterclockwise to lower it.Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move therefrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of therefrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers. Afterrolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legsclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of therefrigerator.ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGSIf the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to beconnected to a cold water line. A water supply kit(containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings andinstructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, byvisiting our Website atGEAppliances.com (in Canada atwww.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories,1.800.661.1616.WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER(on some models )9Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.comIn Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca