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... for U.S. Refr Top-Freezer igerators ge.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 . . . . Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18...
... for U.S. Refr Top-Freezer igerators ge.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 . . . . Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18...
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... 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical...plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. WARNING! When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Ne dé...
... 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical...plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. WARNING! When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Ne dé...
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... select desired shelf height. the shelf to 0 stops cooling in the middle of the track. ge.com Turning the dial to the left -hand slot. It does not shut off the support ...fresh food and freezer. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the left is the coldest. These shelves can turn the dial to the setting that is designed to the refrigerator. Lift rear...food compartment shelves. To remove, lift the shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you can be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on all features are...
... select desired shelf height. the shelf to 0 stops cooling in the middle of the track. ge.com Turning the dial to the left -hand slot. It does not shut off the support ...fresh food and freezer. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the left is the coldest. These shelves can turn the dial to the setting that is designed to the refrigerator. Lift rear...food compartment shelves. To remove, lift the shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you can be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on all features are...
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... drawers past the stop producing ice. After the icemaker has been turned on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of about 45 minutes before you may hear the... position Feeler arm model Automatic Icemaker (on the temperature settings and number of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for several cubes to 15°F. Safety Instructions Operating... Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all the way to the HIGH setting to make ice, it may ...
... drawers past the stop producing ice. After the icemaker has been turned on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of about 45 minutes before you may hear the... position Feeler arm model Automatic Icemaker (on the temperature settings and number of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for several cubes to 15°F. Safety Instructions Operating... Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all the way to the HIGH setting to make ice, it may ...
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... the extreme temperature difference may result in damage to 0. All types of shape. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may cause them securely in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Move the feeler arm to break. However, in normal home operating environments. It is... not practical, wring excess moisture out of the refrigerator. Handle glass shelves carefully. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't ...
... the extreme temperature difference may result in damage to 0. All types of shape. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may cause them securely in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Move the feeler arm to break. However, in normal home operating environments. It is... not practical, wring excess moisture out of the refrigerator. Handle glass shelves carefully. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't ...
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... loaded. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at : www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with...18 If you to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top...
... loaded. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at : www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with...18 If you to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top...
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...tubing you need: measure the distance from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the refrigerator OR you need an adapter (available at all times. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is under pressure at ...prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. WX08X10006 - WX08X10015 - If using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). This water line installation is available at least 8′ (2.4 m) ...
...tubing you need: measure the distance from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the refrigerator OR you need an adapter (available at all times. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is under pressure at ...prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. WX08X10006 - WX08X10015 - If using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). This water line installation is available at least 8′ (2.4 m) ...
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...feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Shut the water off any burrs resulting from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of a vertical water pipe. NOTE: Be sure there is not permitted in the wall or floor (behind ...cold water pipe with a wrench. Saddle valves are illegal and use is fully inserted into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off at the water valve after installation. 5 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE ...
...feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Shut the water off any burrs resulting from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of a vertical water pipe. NOTE: Be sure there is not permitted in the wall or floor (behind ...cold water pipe with a wrench. Saddle valves are illegal and use is fully inserted into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off at the water valve after installation. 5 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE ...
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...conditions, the water valve may turn with a wrench. You may cause leaks. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. Fasten the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until...recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to hold it does not vibrate against the wall. Insert the end of the...
...conditions, the water valve may turn with a wrench. You may cause leaks. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. Fasten the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until...recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to hold it does not vibrate against the wall. Insert the end of the...
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TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with the outside up to free the hinge pin from the socket... either door drop to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for changing the hinges...knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. IMPORTANT: Once you ever want to change the hinges back to the floor.
TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with the outside up to free the hinge pin from the socket... either door drop to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for changing the hinges...knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. IMPORTANT: Once you ever want to change the hinges back to the floor.
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...coils during and after an icemaking cycle, you hear what I hear? ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Temperature control dial in . Warm weather or frequent door openings. ...8226; Set the temperature control dial one step colder. These sounds are helping to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. For additional information on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, ...
...coils during and after an icemaking cycle, you hear what I hear? ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Temperature control dial in . Warm weather or frequent door openings. ...8226; Set the temperature control dial one step colder. These sounds are helping to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. For additional information on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, ...
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... • Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up cubes in the refrigerator; Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. bin cause the icemaker to shut off... box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 18 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to the refrigerator has on cabinet surface between the doors Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are placed in ....
... • Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up cubes in the refrigerator; Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. bin cause the icemaker to shut off... box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 18 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to the refrigerator has on cabinet surface between the doors Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are placed in ....
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... 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. • ... at Mabe's Option GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year Labour GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands...
... 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. • ... at Mabe's Option GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year Labour GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands...
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Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 For refrigerators installed in Canada Please place in envelope and mail to : Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to : General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) ✁ Cut here 21
Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 For refrigerators installed in Canada Please place in envelope and mail to : Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to : General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) ✁ Cut here 21
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...Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! For information about GEA's privacy and data usage policy, go to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22 Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ... # E-mail Address* Zip City State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone _ _ Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important...
...Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! For information about GEA's privacy and data usage policy, go to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22 Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ... # E-mail Address* Zip City State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone _ _ Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important...
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...know what your legal rights are limited to one -year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase... tubing) which vary from state to state. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of incidental or consequential damages. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase date is product repair as noted...
...know what your legal rights are limited to one -year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase... tubing) which vary from state to state. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of incidental or consequential damages. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase date is product repair as noted...