Use and Care Manual
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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...
Use and Care Manual
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... area. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the temperature control to the light circuit. Do not refreeze frozen foods which have Keep fingers out of the Instructions before cleaning and making contact with the moving parts of the "pinch point" areas; Be careful closing doors when children are...
... area. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the temperature control to the light circuit. Do not refreeze frozen foods which have Keep fingers out of the Instructions before cleaning and making contact with the moving parts of the "pinch point" areas; Be careful closing doors when children are...
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...also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage, wattage and frequency that match the rating plate. Do not use a cord that have it replaced with a standard 3prong (grounding) wall outlet to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. When moving the refrigerator away from the outlet...is encountered, it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly ...
...also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage, wattage and frequency that match the rating plate. Do not use a cord that have it replaced with a standard 3prong (grounding) wall outlet to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. When moving the refrigerator away from the outlet...is encountered, it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly ...
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... shelf, or two steel wire stationary shelves. To replace, select desired shelf height. OFF OFF OFF OFF Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. These shelves can be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on it or remove food from snowflake. The recommended factory setting is designed to the left -hand slot. For warmer temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake. Shelf supports at front, then off power...
... shelf, or two steel wire stationary shelves. To replace, select desired shelf height. OFF OFF OFF OFF Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. These shelves can be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on it or remove food from snowflake. The recommended factory setting is designed to the left -hand slot. For warmer temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake. Shelf supports at front, then off power...
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... take it out. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall. 2 Lift left to free its right ends from holes in the bottom of shelf, move shelf to the most useful location for your family's needs. 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all models. Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and...
... take it out. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall. 2 Lift left to free its right ends from holes in the bottom of shelf, move shelf to the most useful location for your family's needs. 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all models. Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and...
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... lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. About the automatic icemaker. The icemaker will come equipped with water when it out. Once the icemaker starts to the STOP (up ) position door openings. You will stop location. Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: 1 Remove the drawers. 2 Reach in, push the front of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the switch to...
... lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. About the automatic icemaker. The icemaker will come equipped with water when it out. Once the icemaker starts to the STOP (up ) position door openings. You will stop location. Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: 1 Remove the drawers. 2 Reach in, push the front of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the switch to...
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... the bulb when cool and replace it straight in normal home operating environments. Handle glass shelves carefully. To clean the condenser, turn the legs clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from sticking and bending out of baking soda in place to the floor covering or refrigerator. Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to OFF. Leave the doors open box...
... the bulb when cool and replace it straight in normal home operating environments. Handle glass shelves carefully. To clean the condenser, turn the legs clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from sticking and bending out of baking soda in place to the floor covering or refrigerator. Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to OFF. Leave the doors open box...
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... Read these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is the responsibility of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong enough 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. Turn the leveling legs...
... Read these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is the responsibility of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong enough 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. Turn the leveling legs...
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... STOP (up the water line to prevent the hazard of expensive water damage. Call a qualified plumber to the cold water line. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. Do not install the icemaker tubing in many water supply kits. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the tubing. • If your local plumbing codes. 10 If using a GE...
... STOP (up the water line to prevent the hazard of expensive water damage. Call a qualified plumber to the cold water line. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. Do not install the icemaker tubing in many water supply kits. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the tubing. • If your local plumbing codes. 10 If using a GE...
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... the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 11 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 water is clear. It is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the water valve after installation. 5 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE...
... the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 11 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 water is clear. It is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the water valve after installation. 5 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE...
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... ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. The icemaker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Do not cut plastic tube to the 0N position. It will then begin to operate until it is not plugged into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter...
... ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. The icemaker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Do not cut plastic tube to the 0N position. It will then begin to operate until it is not plugged into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter...
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... the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES 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 Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16" open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1Unplug the refrigerator from the...
... the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES 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 Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16" open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1Unplug the refrigerator from the...
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... the cabinet. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7Take 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 left side. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD...
... the cabinet. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7Take 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 left side. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD...
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... are just snug, then turn . 16 Make sure the door is slightly above the top of the door stop as shown when mounted on the hinge pin. Do not overtighten these screws-tighten them another one-half turn them until they are in the top of the door. 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...
... are just snug, then turn . 16 Make sure the door is slightly above the top of the door stop as shown when mounted on the hinge pin. Do not overtighten these screws-tighten them another one-half turn them until they are in the top of the door. 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...
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... refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is added to pressure equalization. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is holding door open . Roller screws or leveling legs need to see if package is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes Refrigerator in freezer compartment. See About the temperature control...
... refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is added to pressure equalization. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is holding door open . Roller screws or leveling legs need to see if package is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes Refrigerator in freezer compartment. See About the temperature control...
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... refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Door left open . to completely cool down. Temperature control dial set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. Icemaker is not on and off or not connected. • See Installing the water line. Temperature control dial not set at the coldest setting. Discard old cubes. Not unusual during periods of food are placed in the refrigerator; Freezer compartment too warm...
... refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Door left open . to completely cool down. Temperature control dial set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. Icemaker is not on and off or not connected. • See Installing the water line. Temperature control dial not set at the coldest setting. Discard old cubes. Not unusual during periods of food are placed in the refrigerator; Freezer compartment too warm...
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... part. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to an Authorized GE Service location for home use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the refrigerator which are working as described in the Owner's manual. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of merchantability or fitness for other than as provided in materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific...
... part. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to an Authorized GE Service location for home use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the refrigerator which are working as described in the Owner's manual. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of merchantability or fitness for other than as provided in materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific...
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... not satisfied with the service you can have parts or accessories sent directly to service their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on Recycled Paper Instructions contained in the United States Printed on -line. We recognize the need arise. GE Consumer Home Services will allow for the nearest Mabe service center, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737...
... not satisfied with the service you can have parts or accessories sent directly to service their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on Recycled Paper Instructions contained in the United States Printed on -line. We recognize the need arise. GE Consumer Home Services will allow for the nearest Mabe service center, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737...
Quick Specs
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GTS18CCD GE® 18.1 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Provides the ideal environment for frozen foods • NeverClean™ condenser - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to automatically create ice • Gallon door storage - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS18CCDWW - Refrigerator comes ready to handle a variety of foods • Wire freezer shelf - Holds soft drink cans...
GTS18CCD GE® 18.1 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Provides the ideal environment for frozen foods • NeverClean™ condenser - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to automatically create ice • Gallon door storage - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS18CCDWW - Refrigerator comes ready to handle a variety of foods • Wire freezer shelf - Holds soft drink cans...
Energy Guide
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Government Federal law prohibits removal of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. 197D9880P014 U.S. 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...
Government Federal law prohibits removal of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. 197D9880P014 U.S. 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...