GE GFE27GMDES Installation Instructions - Page 41

Truth or Myth

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Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner's SERVICE manual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances. com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737 Truth or Myth (cont.) Truth or Myth? Door removal is always required for installation. Answer MYTH Refrigerator doors that won't close after installation, TRUE can be adjusted to close properly. There is an adjustment to rear wheels. MYTH Check for leaks after all water connections are made. TRUE My LCD display will always be on when I plug the power cord in at installation. Any packaging residue can be cleaned off the refrigerator using any cleaner. MYTH MYTH Explanation Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. Doors should only be removed when necessary to prevent damage from passage way or access to final location. Door mechanism works best if installed at 90°+. If installed at 180°, remove the door from the mid hinge, and swing the door 180° before reinstalling. See Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors. Front leveling legs are adjustable and should be used to balance the refrigerator. Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door adjustment . While purging the air from the water system, check all water line connections for leaks. Check the connection to the household water supply at back of refrigerator, and door water line connect. If the refrigerator has been stored in a cold environment, the LCD may be slow to give a proper display. Give the refrigerator enough time to warm up, and the display should be okay. Do not use wax, polish, bleach, or other products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. Check this instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for full details. 41

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Truth or Myth?
Answer
Explanation
Door removal is always required for installation.
MYTH
Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. Doors should only be
removed when necessary to prevent damage from passage way or
access to final location.
Refrigerator doors that won’t close after installation,
can be adjusted to close properly.
TRUE
Door mechanism works best if installed at 90°+.
If installed at 180°,
remove the door from the mid hinge, and swing the door 180° before
reinstalling. See
Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors
.
There is an adjustment to rear wheels.
MYTH
Front leveling legs are adjustable and should be used to balance the
refrigerator. Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door
adjustment.
Check for leaks after all water connections are made.
TRUE
While purging the air from the water system, check all water line
connections for leaks. Check the connection to the household water
supply at back of refrigerator, and door water line connect.
My LCD display will always be on when I plug the
power cord in at installation.
MYTH
If the refrigerator has been stored in a cold environment, the LCD may
be slow to give a proper display. Give the refrigerator enough time to
warm up, and the display should be okay.
Any packaging residue can be cleaned off the
refrigerator using any cleaner.
MYTH
Do not use wax, polish, bleach, or other products containing chlorine
on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. Check this instruction
under “Cleaning the Outside”
for full details.
Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s
manual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online
GEAppliances.
com
or calling 800.ge.CARES
800.432.2737
Truth or Myth
(cont.)
SERVICE