GE GDS20SCSSS Quick Installation Manual

ATTENTION INSTALLER:
REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE
TRUCKING REFRIGERATOR
• Use padded hand truck to protect
refrigerator finish.
• LEAVE TAPE AND ALL PACKAGING
ON DOORS until refrigerator is in
its final location.
• TRUCK FROM SIDE ONLY.
• Avoid overtightening strap to
prevent damaging doors.
TILT BACKWARDS, LEVEL UNIT SIDE TO SIDE
AND INSTALL BASE GRILLE
• Connect icemaker water line (on models so
equipped). See Owner's Manual for details.
• Plug in power cord.
• Slide refrigerator into final installation location.
• For Single Door models, adjust leveling legs to
raise front of unit until it does not rock and doors
shut when partially opened.
• For Double Door models, turn the leveling leg on
the same side as the lowest door until both doors
are even. If the leveling leg does not align the
doors, insert a C spacer to align the doors.
• Check for proper seal and install base grille.
IF ENTRANCE IS LESS THAN 36" WIDE, REMOVE DOORS.
NOTICE
For detailed instructions on reversing the door swing, see the Owner's Manual.
A.
TOP CAP (on some models)
D.
BOTTOM HINGE
(on some models)/
LEVELING LEG BRACKET
Lower Hinge
3/8" Bolts
PREFERRED
METHOD
Make sure proper ground
exists before use
TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
Ensure proper ground and
firm connection before use
Lift
B.
TOP HINGE
Phillips Head Screws
Single Door Models
Hinge Cover
Top Cap
(Appearance may vary)
E.
FREEZER DRAWER (on some models)
(Appearance may vary)
Hinge Pin (on
some models)
(Appearance may vary)
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the risk of electric shock
hazard from this appliance. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE'S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED INFREQUENTLY.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most hardware stores.
The larger slot of the adapter must be aligned to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. When
disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE'S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED FREQUENTLY.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter
ground terminal. The customer should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To replace the half-width basket, first remove all tie wraps.
Contact GE at: www.GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES
Lift
Double Door Models
Phillips Head Screw
10 mm Hex
Head Bolts
Top Hinge
Ground
Wire
(Appearance may vary)
REMOVE
Phillips screw
DO NOT remove
hex head screws
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
FOR A QUALITY INSTALLATION,
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FINALIZE INSTALLATION
• Set the icemaker power switch to I (on) (on models
so equipped).
• Appliance polish wax is recommended for
removing tape residue and hand prints from
refrigerator exterior. On stainless steel models,
use stainless steel cleaner.
C.
CENTER HINGE
Hinge Cover
10 mm Hex
Center Hinge
Head Bolts
Wire
Connector
Top Hinge
10 mm Hex Head Bolts
F.
REASSEMBLE DOORS AND TOP CAP
IN REVERSE ORDER AND APPLY THE
LOGO BADGE (on models so
DO NOT remove
equipped)
hex head screws
• For proper door alignment, support the
refrigerator door at the handle side while
tightening bolts.
• Check to make sure the gasket seals and
the doors are aligned.
• Secure the logo badge to the door by
removing the adhesive cover on the
back side (on models so equipped).
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Phillips Head Screws
Spacer
Hinge Pin
Thimble
Hinge Pin
(Appearance may vary)