Can users install more RAM on the new 21.5 iMacs?

Can a user upgrade and install more RAM on the new 21.5 iMacs?

butcherbird190 wrote:
This page says it is configurable to 16GB. Mac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014) - Technical Specifications
That means at time of order.

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    What do you mean by end users ??
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