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Installation
Refrigerator
Instructions
GE and GE Profile™ models
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard.
Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE,
CWE, and ZWE)
are top heavy, especially with any doors
open. These models must be secured with the anti-tip
floor bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could
result in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire
installation instructions for installing the anti-tip floor
bracket packed with your refrigerator.
•
IMPORTANT ³ Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
•
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 can vary
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 the Installing
the Refrigerator section.
• To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing
the Freezer Drawer section.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER
If the refrigerator has an ice maker, 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 1.800.661.1616).
Adjustable Wrench
1/4” Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
Ȓµ Socket Ratchet/Driver
1/8”, 3/32”, 1/4” & 5/32”
Allen Wrenches
Pencil
1/8” Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill
Tape Measure
1/4” Nut Driver
5/16” Nut Driver
Pliers
Level
Flat-Head Screwdriver
Torx T20, T25