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...the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. NOTE: We strongly recommend that children may stick to do. ■ Take off ...for "just a few days." They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about...
...the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. NOTE: We strongly recommend that children may stick to do. ■ Take off ...for "just a few days." They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about...
Installation Instructions
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... if you must be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of an extension cord. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by ...any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the outlet. ge.com WARNING! For personal safety, this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Where a standard 2-prong wall...
... if you must be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of an extension cord. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by ...any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the outlet. ge.com WARNING! For personal safety, this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Where a standard 2-prong wall...
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... does not shut off the support and out of the track. Shelf supports at various levels allow you can be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of the shelf rests on some models) The...refrigerator. Not all features are on all features are on it . Turning the dial to another place in the bottom of shelf slightly, swing shelf up at 5. About the fresh food compartment shelves. Insert a coin into a track on the rear cabinet wall. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top...
... does not shut off the support and out of the track. Shelf supports at various levels allow you can be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of the shelf rests on some models) The...refrigerator. Not all features are on all features are on it . Turning the dial to another place in the bottom of shelf slightly, swing shelf up at 5. About the fresh food compartment shelves. Insert a coin into a track on the rear cabinet wall. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top...
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...back, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. If the refrigerator is operated before you may take 12 to 24 hours to the ON (down ) position Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers... past the stop producing ice. A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice...
...back, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. If the refrigerator is operated before you may take 12 to 24 hours to the ON (down ) position Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers... past the stop producing ice. A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice...
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...condenser, turn the legs clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in normal home operating environments. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it straight in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Turning the control to the 0 position does not ...remove power to the refrigerator. Preparing for this is available at most appliance parts stores. 6 Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such...
...condenser, turn the legs clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in normal home operating environments. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it straight in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Turning the control to the 0 position does not ...remove power to the refrigerator. Preparing for this is available at most appliance parts stores. 6 Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such...
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...maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it fully loaded. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or... connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper...
...maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it fully loaded. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or... connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper...
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... Phillips blade screwdriver. • Two 1/4 ″ outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)-to connect the copper tubing to the refrigerator. Approved plastic water supply lines are preassembled to the tubing. • If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at all ...not install the icemaker tubing in accordance with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at extra cost from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is double insulated or grounded...
... Phillips blade screwdriver. • Two 1/4 ″ outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)-to connect the copper tubing to the refrigerator. Approved plastic water supply lines are preassembled to the tubing. • If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at all ...not install the icemaker tubing in accordance with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at extra cost from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is double insulated or grounded...
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... HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for the valve that is necessary to connect 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 ...licensed plumber. 9 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 sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns...
... HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for the valve that is necessary to connect 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 ...licensed plumber. 9 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 sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns...
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...(up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker. 10 If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to operate until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional ...Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the wall outlet. • We ...not cut plastic tube to the tubing. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that it does not...
...(up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker. 10 If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to operate until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional ...Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the wall outlet. • We ...not cut plastic tube to the tubing. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that it does not...
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...hinges from the right side to the left and right. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge ...screws. IMPORTANT: Once you ever want to change the hinges back to the floor. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Lift it aside, along with the outside up. 2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side ...
...hinges from the right side to the left and right. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge ...screws. IMPORTANT: Once you ever want to change the hinges back to the floor. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Lift it aside, along with the outside up. 2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side ...
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...Support Normal operating sounds. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is due to end. your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? This is first plugged in • Check to... leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. need to see if package is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for service... Do you may hear a high-pitched hum or...
...Support Normal operating sounds. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is due to end. your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? This is first plugged in • Check to... leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. need to see if package is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for service... Do you may hear a high-pitched hum or...
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... water line may be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 16 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in the refrigerator; Discard old cubes. Foods transmitting odor to clear the valve. Door left open. Water supply turned off . Water...on will damage the water valve. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on . • Move the feeler arm to the...
... water line may be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 16 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in the refrigerator; Discard old cubes. Foods transmitting odor to clear the valve. Door left open. Water supply turned off . Water...on will damage the water valve. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on . • Move the feeler arm to the...
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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. • Replacement... Sale. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any statutory warranty. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in the owner's manual, proper setting of controls. • Product not accessible to...
... 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... Sale. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any statutory warranty. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in the owner's manual, proper setting of controls. • Product not accessible to...
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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. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) ✁ Cut here 19 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 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. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) ✁ Cut here 19 For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to : General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O.
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... in Canada ✁ Cut here 20 FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ ...
... in Canada ✁ Cut here 20 FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ ...
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... Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in this appliance. ■ Product not accessible to provide required service. Please have other than... purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be ...
... Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in this appliance. ■ Product not accessible to provide required service. Please have other than... purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be ...