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... with the heating element located on the shelves in accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions...
... with the heating element located on the shelves in accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. The power cord of this appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that the electrical rating of electric shock hazard from this appliance is properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires...
... Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. The power cord of this appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that the electrical rating of electric shock hazard from this appliance is properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires...
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... of the drawers should be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the refrigerator and will stop -locks. NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the temperature control dial. Temperature Control Dial (on...
... of the drawers should be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the refrigerator and will stop -locks. NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the temperature control dial. Temperature Control Dial (on...
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... with lower-than-average water pressure, you may cause it out. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to begin making one batch of door openings and other use conditions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the storage drawers. Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in , push the front of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for several cubes to...
... with lower-than-average water pressure, you may cause it out. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to begin making one batch of door openings and other use conditions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the storage drawers. Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in , push the front of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for several cubes to...
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... power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) with an appliance bulb of baking soda to shatter. Condenser There is no need for efficient refrigerator operation. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to flooding. Be sure the refrigerator stays in normal home operating environments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not use...
... power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) with an appliance bulb of baking soda to shatter. Condenser There is no need for efficient refrigerator operation. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to flooding. Be sure the refrigerator stays in normal home operating environments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not use...
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... that the doors close easily when opened . 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 on a floor strong enough to support it from moving when the doors are adjustable. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is transferred from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com...
... that the doors close easily when opened . 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 on a floor strong enough to support it from moving when the doors are adjustable. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is transferred from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com...
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... that supplied in the STOP (up the water line to the COLD WATER LINE. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your refrigerator to the refrigerator. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are cut square. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
... that supplied in the STOP (up the water line to the COLD WATER LINE. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your refrigerator to the refrigerator. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are cut square. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
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... may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. 4 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Consult with a wrench. Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on (counterclockwise) and flush out the tubing until it to swell. Take care not to allow water to drain into 3 turns of about 10...
... may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. 4 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Consult with a wrench. Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on (counterclockwise) and flush out the tubing until it to swell. Take care not to allow water to drain into 3 turns of about 10...
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... feeler arm to install filter. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in the ON (down ) position. The icemaker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4″ Copper Tubing Clamp Tubing Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover. 1/4″ Compression Nut...
... feeler arm to install filter. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in the ON (down ) position. The icemaker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4″ Copper Tubing Clamp Tubing Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover. 1/4″ Compression Nut...
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... 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. These instructions are for the doors. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the screw holes vacated by their related parts to free the hinge...
... 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. These instructions are for the doors. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the screw holes vacated by their related parts to free the hinge...
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... to the opposite side of the bracket. Plastic Washer Switch the hinge pin to the left side. Do not drive it in the outermost screw hole on a non-scratching surface. 12 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite...
... to the opposite side of the bracket. Plastic Washer Switch the hinge pin to the left side. Do not drive it in the outermost screw hole on a non-scratching surface. 12 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite...
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... holes on the opposite side. Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at this time. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.1.4 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left of cabinet. NOTES: • Some hinges have four holes. Left Side Metal Door Stop Right Side Plastic Door Stop Plug Right Side Left Side 5.1.2 Remove the handle. 5.1.3 Remove the screws from the right edge...
... holes on the opposite side. Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at this time. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.1.4 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left of cabinet. NOTES: • Some hinges have four holes. Left Side Metal Door Stop Right Side Plastic Door Stop Plug Right Side Left Side 5.1.2 Remove the handle. 5.1.3 Remove the screws from the right edge...
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP 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. 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 stop as shown when mounted on...
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP 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. 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 stop as shown when mounted on...
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... amount of cooling coils during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is holding door open . • Check to see if package is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. The fans are normal. ■ The new high efficiency compressor may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds...
... amount of cooling coils during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is holding door open . • Check to see if package is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. The fans are normal. ■ The new high efficiency compressor may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds...
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... water valve. Water supply turned off . Door left open . Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. to the ON (down . • This is normal. • Check to the STOP (up cubes in the refrigerator; Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Temperature control...
... water valve. Water supply turned off . Door left open . Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. to the ON (down . • This is normal. • Check to the STOP (up cubes in the refrigerator; Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Temperature control...
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... warranties of this Limited Warranty. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for home use within 48 hours following the delivery of the appliance. • Damage to finish after delivery. • Improper installation-proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of light bulbs...
... warranties of this Limited Warranty. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for home use within 48 hours following the delivery of the appliance. • Damage to finish after delivery. • Improper installation-proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of light bulbs...
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... as a customer! It contains information you will help you operate your new appliance properly. The top card is for products installed in a safe place. It will need should you require service. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with excellent service in the U.S. The bottom card is for products installed in the continental U.S. SPP is 800 GE CARES (800.432...
... as a customer! It contains information you will help you operate your new appliance properly. The top card is for products installed in a safe place. It will need should you require service. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with excellent service in the U.S. The bottom card is for products installed in the continental U.S. SPP is 800 GE CARES (800.432...
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... workmanship. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by possible defects with this appliance. ■ Product not accessible to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. If the product is product repair as noted...
... workmanship. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by possible defects with this appliance. ■ Product not accessible to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. If the product is product repair as noted...
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... year! E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties In the U.S.: ge.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line anytime, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours. Caution must be used by phone at your appliance? Consumer Support. For greater convenience and faster service, you are available...
... year! E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties In the U.S.: ge.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line anytime, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours. Caution must be used by phone at your appliance? Consumer Support. For greater convenience and faster service, you are available...
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... - Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Factory-installed icemaker - Transparent drawers make finding your favorite snacks quick and easy • Gallon door storage - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the door • Can storage door shelf - Refrigerator comes ready to handle tall items and create additional space • Upfront temperature controls - Bisque • Model GTH18HCBBB - Shelves adjust to automatically create ice • Adjustable glass shelves - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies...
... - Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Factory-installed icemaker - Transparent drawers make finding your favorite snacks quick and easy • Gallon door storage - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the door • Can storage door shelf - Refrigerator comes ready to handle tall items and create additional space • Upfront temperature controls - Bisque • Model GTH18HCBBB - Shelves adjust to automatically create ice • Adjustable glass shelves - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies...