Refrigerators Top-Freezer GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6 Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
About the temperature control dial. GEAppliances.com Turning the dial to 0/ Off stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. OF F F OF OF F Recommened factory setting Coldest setting OF F Temperature Control Dial (on some models) The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from warmest to coldest. The recommended factory setting is shown in illustration to the left. For colder temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake.
About the freezer compartment shelves. Step Shelf (on some models) To remove the step shelf: Lift left side of shelf slightly. 1 2 3 right side of shelf, move shelf to 1 3 Lower the right and take it out. shelf to the left to free its right ends 2 Move from holes in the cabinet wall. To replace the step shelf: shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of 1 With shelf into holes in cabinet wall. About the storage drawers. Not all features are on all models.
About storage drawer and cover removal. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES 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 CLEARANCES Read these instructions completely and carefully. Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) BEFORE YOU BEGIN GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths: Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). 6’ (1.8 m) 15’ (4.6 m) 25’ (7.
Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 4 ROUTE THE TUBING 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING 8 TURN THE WATER TO THE REFRIGERATOR ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator.
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR IMPORTANT NOTES 2.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.5Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.6Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the opposite side. 3.2Using a 5/16” hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16” open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the cabinet.
Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 4.2Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time. 5.1.3 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of the top hinge. Plug Button Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right. 5.1.
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the bottom of the door. 5.4.2 Remove the handle. (CONT.) 6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the washer, on the hinge pin.
Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. The new high efficiency HUMMM... WHOOSH... You may hear the fans spinning at compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. high speeds.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator. Door left open. Hot weather or frequent door openings.
Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For The Period Of: Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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