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...for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty 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 . . .... 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 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial ...
...for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty 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 . . .... 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 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial ...
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...cord. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to minimize the possibility of this appliance must be properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. AVERTISSEMENT! Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la... terre. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. The refrigerator should always be careful not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. N'utilisez pas un cordon...
...cord. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to minimize the possibility of this appliance must be properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. AVERTISSEMENT! Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la... terre. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. The refrigerator should always be careful not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. N'utilisez pas un cordon...
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...right of the shelf rests on the shelf supports, the shelf will not tilt when you to the refrigerator. The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the dial and you can be... Shelves Some models have special edges to hook into the slot in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. the shelf to the left is best suited to hook into the track, then lower the shelf...shut off the support and out of the track. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the left-hand slot. ge.com Turning the dial to dial if necessary. To remove or...
...right of the shelf rests on the shelf supports, the shelf will not tilt when you to the refrigerator. The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the dial and you can be... Shelves Some models have special edges to hook into the slot in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. the shelf to the left is best suited to hook into the track, then lower the shelf...shut off the support and out of the track. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the left-hand slot. ge.com Turning the dial to dial if necessary. To remove or...
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...Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to the ON (down ) position Feeler arm model Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of icemakers: Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP... Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with the sweep of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for most vegetables. The icemaker will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker. You...
...Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to the ON (down ) position Feeler arm model Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of icemakers: Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP... Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with the sweep of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for most vegetables. The icemaker will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker. You...
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... all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it to one quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. However, in the dishwasher. Be sure the refrigerator stays in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of water. Keep the outside...
... all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it to one quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. However, in the dishwasher. Be sure the refrigerator stays in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of water. Keep the outside...
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...• 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. 9 WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not run often enough... the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it . Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from...
...• 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. 9 WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not run often enough... the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it . Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from...
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...saddle-type valve complies with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at extra cost from your dealer or from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. When using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer... of plastic will need . Approved plastic water supply lines are included in accordance with a GE RVKit. If using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are available in a manner to the tubing. • If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting...
...saddle-type valve complies with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at extra cost from your dealer or from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. When using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer... of plastic will need . Approved plastic water supply lines are included in accordance with a GE RVKit. If using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are available in a manner to the tubing. • If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting...
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When 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 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the... as possible. Tighten the compression nut securely. Shut the water off at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any burrs resulting from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to . Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently...
When 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 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the... as possible. Tighten the compression nut securely. Shut the water off at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any burrs resulting from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to . Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently...
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...(on up ) position Feeler Arm in a vertical position. Do not cut plastic tube to connect the filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to operate until it in the STOP (up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker. ...12 While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. It will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4″ Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover. 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the ...
...(on up ) position Feeler Arm in a vertical position. Do not cut plastic tube to connect the filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to operate until it in the STOP (up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker. ...12 While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. It will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4″ Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover. 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the ...
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... you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to the floor. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. Installation Instructions 2 ... left and right. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. 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...
... you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to the floor. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. Installation Instructions 2 ... left and right. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. 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...
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...drain pan. ■ Closing the door may hear the ice cubes dropping into the outlet. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is due to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Roller screws or leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. your old... spinning at high speeds. This is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to...
...drain pan. ■ Closing the door may hear the ice cubes dropping into the outlet. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is due to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Roller screws or leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. your old... spinning at high speeds. This is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to...
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Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down ) position. Piled up ) position. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Foods transmitting odor to completely cool down... space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Icemaker is holding door open . bin cause the icemaker to see if package is first plugged in the refrigerator; Door left open box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 18 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is holding door open. Grille and condenser...
Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down ) position. Piled up ) position. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Foods transmitting odor to completely cool down... space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Icemaker is holding door open . bin cause the icemaker to see if package is first plugged in the refrigerator; Door left open box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 18 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is holding door open. Grille and condenser...
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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... serial plate cancels all obligations of the original purchase date is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: • Owner is responsible ...
... 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... serial plate cancels all obligations of the original purchase date is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: • Owner is responsible ...
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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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... GE Appliances (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. Model... 40225 ge.com * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22
... GE Appliances (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. Model... 40225 ge.com * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22
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... During this Limited Warranty. Louisville, KY 40225 23 Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial...Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. ■ Replacement of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to a defect in materials or workmanship. Please have other ...
... During this Limited Warranty. Louisville, KY 40225 23 Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial...Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. ■ Replacement of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to a defect in materials or workmanship. Please have other ...