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Refrigerator
Instructions
Models 21 and 25
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.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.
•
IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for
local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT — Observe all governing
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
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
20 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 ge.com (in
Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002 (In Canada 1.888.261.3055).
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Adjustable Wrench
1/4″ Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
(icemaker models only)
Phillips Head Screwdriver
17
3/8″ and 5/16″ Socket
Ratchet/Driver
3/32″, 1/8″ and 1/4″ Allen
wrenches
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)
Pencil
1/8″ Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill
Tape measure
1/4″ Nut Driver
Lag Bolts
Anchor Sleeves
For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
Wire Cutters
Level