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... Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Shelves 5, 6 Storage Drawers 6 Temperature Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .13-16 Water Line Installation 10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service ......17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Refrigerator Warranty 19 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model...
... Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Shelves 5, 6 Storage Drawers 6 Temperature Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .13-16 Water Line Installation 10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service ......17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Refrigerator Warranty 19 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model...
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... avoid Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are in the area. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, and located in the refrigerator. tamper with the moving parts of this Owner's Manual. REMARQUE : Nous vous...
... avoid Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are in the area. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, and located in the refrigerator. tamper with the moving parts of this Owner's Manual. REMARQUE : Nous vous...
Use and Care Manual
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... on the power cord. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use a cord that match the rating plate. Ne...refrigerator should always be properly grounded. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage, wattage and frequency that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from this appliance must be plugged...
... on the power cord. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use a cord that match the rating plate. Ne...refrigerator should always be properly grounded. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage, wattage and frequency that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from this appliance must be plugged...
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... from warmest to lower shelves. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions. 5 Not all features are on the other end hooks into the track, then lower the shelf onto the support. The recommended factory setting is shown in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. allow you place food on some models) The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from dripping to coldest. a bracket on...
... from warmest to lower shelves. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions. 5 Not all features are on the other end hooks into the track, then lower the shelf onto the support. The recommended factory setting is shown in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. allow you place food on some models) The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from dripping to coldest. a bracket on...
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... most useful location for your family's needs. 6 Not all features are on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the right and take it out. Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. About the storage drawers. About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all models. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted...
... most useful location for your family's needs. 6 Not all features are on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the right and take it out. Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. About the storage drawers. About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all models. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted...
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... HIGH setting to the STOP (up ) position door openings. If the refrigerator is available at the same time, pull it forward as far as it rests on the temperature settings and number of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. the ON (down ) position. To replace: 1 Lower the frame until it will stop location. Full-Width Drawer with water when...
... HIGH setting to the STOP (up ) position door openings. If the refrigerator is available at the same time, pull it forward as far as it rests on the temperature settings and number of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. the ON (down ) position. To replace: 1 Lower the frame until it will stop location. Full-Width Drawer with water when...
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... careful when moving . Care and cleaning of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . Do not wipe the refrigerator with an appliance bulb of baking soda in normal home operating...
... careful when moving . Care and cleaning of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . Do not wipe the refrigerator with an appliance bulb of baking soda in normal home operating...
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... a cold water line. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions for cleaning. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong enough to lower it from them to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to support it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it fully loaded. Installation of the refrigerator...
... a cold water line. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions for cleaning. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong enough to lower it from them to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to support it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it fully loaded. Installation of the refrigerator...
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... Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at extra cost from your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below freezing. Do not install the icemaker tubing in many water supply kits. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker...
... Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at extra cost from your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below freezing. Do not install the icemaker tubing in many water supply kits. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker...
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... valves are illegal and use is easily accessible. 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 the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE: Commonwealth of a vertical water pipe. Remove any sediment from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into 3 turns of about 8 feet...
... valves are illegal and use is easily accessible. 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 the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE: Commonwealth of a vertical water pipe. Remove any sediment from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into 3 turns of about 8 feet...
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.... The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Insert the end of the tubing as possible. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to connect the filter. It will need to install filter. Install it reaches its operating temperature of the refrigerator or against the wall. Overtightening may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the 0N position. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you...
.... The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Insert the end of the tubing as possible. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to connect the filter. It will need to install filter. Install it reaches its operating temperature of the refrigerator or against the wall. Overtightening may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the 0N position. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you...
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... 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 the top hinge removal. 13 Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver 5/16" hex-head socket driver Masking tape T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with the outside up to avoid using...
... 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 the top hinge removal. 13 Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver 5/16" hex-head socket driver Masking tape T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with the outside up to avoid using...
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... hinge to free its pin from the socket in the outermost screw hole on the hinge.) 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Move the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer from the right side to the left side. Hinge Bracket 3.4Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface. 14 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE...
... hinge to free its pin from the socket in the outermost screw hole on the hinge.) 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Move the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer from the right side to the left side. Hinge Bracket 3.4Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface. 14 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE...
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... turn . 16 Plastic Washer and Spacer 6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. 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 right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop...
... turn . 16 Plastic Washer and Spacer 6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. 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 right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop...
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... following pages first and you may not need adjusting. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Before you hear what I hear? Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Temperature control dial not set cold enough. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is first plugged in freezer compartment. Package blocking air duct in . What To Do • Wait...
... following pages first and you may not need adjusting. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Before you hear what I hear? Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Temperature control dial not set cold enough. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is first plugged in freezer compartment. Package blocking air duct in . What To Do • Wait...
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... water line. Icemaker is holding door open . Piled up ) position, or move the power switch to the ON position Water supply turned off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Too frequent or too long door openings. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates...
... water line. Icemaker is holding door open . Piled up ) position, or move the power switch to the ON position Water supply turned off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Too frequent or too long door openings. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 18 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates...
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..., or an authorized Customer Care® technician. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is not available, you how to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. This warranty is extended to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of shipping or service calls to state. Warrantor: General Electric Company. During...
..., or an authorized Customer Care® technician. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is not available, you how to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. This warranty is extended to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of shipping or service calls to state. Warrantor: General Electric Company. During...
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..., 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. You may cause unsafe operation. Other servicing generally should the need to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Timely product registration will still be referred to service their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line today, 24 hours every day or by any user. For the hearing impaired, please call 1.888...
..., 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. You may cause unsafe operation. Other servicing generally should the need to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Timely product registration will still be referred to service their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line today, 24 hours every day or by any user. For the hearing impaired, please call 1.888...
Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS18ABD, GTS18CBD, GTS18CCD Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $51 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 480 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without...
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS18ABD, GTS18CBD, GTS18CCD Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $51 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 480 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without...
Quick Specs
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... easy selection and quick access • Adjustable wire shelves - White • Model GTS18ABDBB - A simple knob turn regulates interior temperatures with ease • Gallon door storage - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to handle a variety of foods • Crisper drawer - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS18ABDWW - Holds soft drink cans in the door • Can storage door shelf - GTS18ABD GE® 18.1 Cu. Ft. Black...
... easy selection and quick access • Adjustable wire shelves - White • Model GTS18ABDBB - A simple knob turn regulates interior temperatures with ease • Gallon door storage - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to handle a variety of foods • Crisper drawer - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS18ABDWW - Holds soft drink cans in the door • Can storage door shelf - GTS18ABD GE® 18.1 Cu. Ft. Black...