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Easy-to contain spills for easy cleaning • Factory-installed icemaker - Designed to -use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Adjustable spill-resistant glass shelves - Refrigerator comes ready to automatically create ice • Snack drawer - Provides additional storage for energy efficiency. Stainless steel As an Energy Star® GIE21GSH_GTE21GSH partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for frozen foods •...
Easy-to contain spills for easy cleaning • Factory-installed icemaker - Designed to -use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Adjustable spill-resistant glass shelves - Refrigerator comes ready to automatically create ice • Snack drawer - Provides additional storage for energy efficiency. Stainless steel As an Energy Star® GIE21GSH_GTE21GSH partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for frozen foods •...
Use and Care Manual
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... au consommateur - Nota al consumidor - GEAppliances.com Top-Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 8 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 6, 7 Shelves and Bins 5 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning 9, 10 Replacing the Light Bulb 10 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 11 Reversing the Door Swing 17-21 Water Line Installation 12-15 Icemaker Installation 16 Troubleshooting Tips 23-25 Normal Operating Sounds 22 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 26 Note to Consumer - Assurez-vous de...
... au consommateur - Nota al consumidor - GEAppliances.com Top-Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 8 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 6, 7 Shelves and Bins 5 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning 9, 10 Replacing the Light Bulb 10 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 11 Reversing the Door Swing 17-21 Water Line Installation 12-15 Icemaker Installation 16 Troubleshooting Tips 23-25 Normal Operating Sounds 22 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 26 Note to Consumer - Assurez-vous de...
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... hang on the door handles or the shelves in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making mechanism while the refrigerator is absolutely necessary that it is plugged in the vicinity of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator's operation, visit www.GEAppliances.com or call 800.561.3344. Glass shelves and covers may stick to...
... hang on the door handles or the shelves in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making mechanism while the refrigerator is absolutely necessary that it is plugged in the vicinity of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator's operation, visit www.GEAppliances.com or call 800.561.3344. Glass shelves and covers may stick to...
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... clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are adjustable. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up Slide forward Refrigerator Compartment Full-Width Shelves The shelf rests on a molded side-wall support and locks into the shelf supports on the bottom of the shelf supports. Tempered glass is designed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Not all features are on all models. About the shelves and bins...
... clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are adjustable. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up Slide forward Refrigerator Compartment Full-Width Shelves The shelf rests on a molded side-wall support and locks into the shelf supports on the bottom of the shelf supports. Tempered glass is designed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Not all features are on all models. About the shelves and bins...
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... the door opens enough to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to slide the drawers out. Not all features are on all models. GEAppliances.com 7 To Remove: Lift the drawers up . In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you roll it out. Rotate the side of the frame using both hands. When replacing the glass...
... the door opens enough to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to slide the drawers out. Not all features are on all models. GEAppliances.com 7 To Remove: Lift the drawers up . In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you roll it out. Rotate the side of the frame using both hands. When replacing the glass...
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... ice maker kit needed for several cubes to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will fill with water when it may take 12 to 24 hours to fill the bin, depending on the temperature settings and number of ice in . Power Switch Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker (on the automatic ice making ice. When the bin fills to be joined together. About the automatic icemaker. When the refrigerator has been connected...
... ice maker kit needed for several cubes to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will fill with water when it may take 12 to 24 hours to fill the bin, depending on the temperature settings and number of ice in . Power Switch Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker (on the automatic ice making ice. When the bin fills to be joined together. About the automatic icemaker. When the refrigerator has been connected...
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.... If this is no need for efficient refrigerator operation. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Handle glass shelves carefully. They may result in normal home operating environments. However, in environments that can erode the paint. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may be particularly dusty...
.... If this is no need for efficient refrigerator operation. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Handle glass shelves carefully. They may result in normal home operating environments. However, in environments that can erode the paint. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may be particularly dusty...
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..., remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the OFF position and shut off the water supply to flooding. If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the refrigerator. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them to the light circuit...
..., remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the OFF position and shut off the water supply to flooding. If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the refrigerator. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them to the light circuit...
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WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it fully loaded. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to a cold water line. Installation of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. After rolling the refrigerator back into place...
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it fully loaded. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to a cold water line. Installation of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. After rolling the refrigerator back into place...
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...' (7.6 m) - Do not install the icemaker tubing in hollow ice cubes and slower water flow from the wall after installation. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to water leakage or flooding. WX08X10015 - Do not use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. For other plastic water supply line because the line is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use any electrical device (such...
...' (7.6 m) - Do not install the icemaker tubing in hollow ice cubes and slower water flow from the wall after installation. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to water leakage or flooding. WX08X10015 - Do not use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. For other plastic water supply line because the line is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use any electrical device (such...
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... used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with a minimum inside diameter of a vertical water pipe. Remove any sediment from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve) using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
... used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with a minimum inside diameter of a vertical water pipe. Remove any sediment from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve) using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
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... tubing through the tubing. 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the shutoff valve. Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End Clamp Screw NOTE: Commonwealth of the refrigerator's water valve. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). Install it to connect the filter. Remove the access cover. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
... tubing through the tubing. 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the shutoff valve. Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End Clamp Screw NOTE: Commonwealth of the refrigerator's water valve. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). Install it to connect the filter. Remove the access cover. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
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... THE SHUTOFF VALVE (CONT.) Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. 11 INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR Plug in the refrigerator. The icemaker will then begin to pry open the clamp. You may cause leaks. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.) 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as possible. It will not begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is...
... THE SHUTOFF VALVE (CONT.) Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. 11 INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR Plug in the refrigerator. The icemaker will then begin to pry open the clamp. You may cause leaks. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.) 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as possible. It will not begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is...
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... white plug from the rear freezer wall. • Remove the outlet cover with yuor icemaker kit carefully to follow these instructions can result in electrical shock. 2 REPOSITION FREEZER SHELF Make sure the freezer shelf is in the lowest position. 3 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION There is a lebel on the back of electric shock or injury during installation, you which fill tube to use. WARNING To eliminate the risk of the refrigerator that...
... white plug from the rear freezer wall. • Remove the outlet cover with yuor icemaker kit carefully to follow these instructions can result in electrical shock. 2 REPOSITION FREEZER SHELF Make sure the freezer shelf is in the lowest position. 3 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION There is a lebel on the back of electric shock or injury during installation, you which fill tube to use. WARNING To eliminate the risk of the refrigerator that...
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... the hinge straight up . 17 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from its electrical outlet. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with a putty knife on top of the door. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before lifting. 1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR 1. Remove all references to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to...
... the hinge straight up . 17 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from its electrical outlet. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with a putty knife on top of the door. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before lifting. 1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR 1. Remove all references to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to...
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... of the handle. For Stainless Steel handeles: Loosen the set screw at the bottom of the handle. If you need a new badge call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) (in place with 1/8" wrench and remove handle. 3. For Stainless Steel handle: Attach handle to fresh food door with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the GE bacge. 2. TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR 5 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES - For Plasic handle: Attach handle to fresh...
... of the handle. For Stainless Steel handeles: Loosen the set screw at the bottom of the handle. If you need a new badge call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) (in place with 1/8" wrench and remove handle. 3. For Stainless Steel handle: Attach handle to fresh food door with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the GE bacge. 2. TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR 5 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES - For Plasic handle: Attach handle to fresh...
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... freezer. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Door left open. Food blocking freezer air vents. • Check to call for defrost cycle to end. • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. GEAppliances.com Problem Freezer door...
... freezer. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Door left open. Food blocking freezer air vents. • Check to call for defrost cycle to end. • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. GEAppliances.com Problem Freezer door...
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... not set cold enough. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Automatic icemaker (on . • Empty and wash bin. Water supply turned off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on some models) does not work Light bulb burned out or loose. Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. (Green power light on cabinet surface between the doors Refrigerator has odor Not unusual during periods of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Interior needs cleaning. Moisture...
... not set cold enough. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Automatic icemaker (on . • Empty and wash bin. Water supply turned off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on some models) does not work Light bulb burned out or loose. Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. (Green power light on cabinet surface between the doors Refrigerator has odor Not unusual during periods of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Interior needs cleaning. Moisture...
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... lighted controls. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Food too close to the air vent at these normal and safe temperatures. Some models do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in both doors. Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water is system is warm No water or ice cube production Possible Causes Normal air flow cooling motor. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. • Try to install the bins...
... lighted controls. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Food too close to the air vent at these normal and safe temperatures. Some models do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in both doors. Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water is system is warm No water or ice cube production Possible Causes Normal air flow cooling motor. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. • Try to install the bins...
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..., broken, or which fails due to replace the defective part. Refrigerator Warranty. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used for service. Proof of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as described...
..., broken, or which fails due to replace the defective part. Refrigerator Warranty. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used for service. Proof of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as described...