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... estas instrucciones con el consumidor. Keep these numbers on the gray label on the left side, near the top of the refrigerator compartment. Nota al consumidor - Assurez-vous de laisser ces instructions au consommateur. Conservez ces instructions pour ré...the Door Swing . . . .21-25 Water Line Installation 17-21 Troubleshooting Tips 26-29 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover Warranty for Canadian Customers 30 Warranty for future reference. Note à l'installateur - Refr Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 ...
... estas instrucciones con el consumidor. Keep these numbers on the gray label on the left side, near the top of the refrigerator compartment. Nota al consumidor - Assurez-vous de laisser ces instructions au consommateur. Conservez ces instructions pour ré...the Door Swing . . . .21-25 Water Line Installation 17-21 Troubleshooting Tips 26-29 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover Warranty for Canadian Customers 30 Warranty for future reference. Note à l'installateur - Refr Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 ...
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...READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls (some models only have one control) to the 1 ...of this Owner's Manual. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in this or any...
...READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls (some models only have one control) to the 1 ...of this Owner's Manual. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in this or any...
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... the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of an extension cord. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use...and outlet and that children may not easily climb inside. However, if you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to product disposal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
... the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of an extension cord. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use...and outlet and that children may not easily climb inside. However, if you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to product disposal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
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...(s) at a time and allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilize. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of the following: GEAppliances.com 4 4 4 Control Settings Initially, set . Several adjustments may require more than one...
...(s) at a time and allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the temperature to stabilize. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of the following: GEAppliances.com 4 4 4 Control Settings Initially, set . Several adjustments may require more than one...
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... front of the shelf until the bottom of the track is designed to hook into place. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the rear cabinet wall. the shelf to the left -hand slot. Lift... back of the shelf rests on the track. Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up and out of the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Rotate the right side of the shelf supports. To replace: Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the left end of the shelf...
... front of the shelf until the bottom of the track is designed to hook into place. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the rear cabinet wall. the shelf to the left -hand slot. Lift... back of the shelf rests on the track. Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up and out of the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Rotate the right side of the shelf supports. To replace: Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the left end of the shelf...
Use and Care Manual
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... other use conditions. It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with your refrigerator did not already come on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of icemakers: power switch models and feeler arm models. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips...
... other use conditions. It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with your refrigerator did not already come on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of icemakers: power switch models and feeler arm models. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips...
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... (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Do not wash any...refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. However, in damage to clean the condenser. Keep the outside clean. Dry and polish with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Use warm water and baking soda solution- To replace the base grille: Insert the tops...
... (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Do not wash any...refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. However, in damage to clean the condenser. Keep the outside clean. Dry and polish with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Use warm water and baking soda solution- To replace the base grille: Insert the tops...
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...the two mounting screws, but do not screw them all the way out. Leave the power switch in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (Appearance may vary) 13 Unplug the Refrigerator. Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. Remove the plug buttons and insert the two Phillips head screws. ...Remove the adhesive backing on the opposite side of the water fill tube seal and slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the freezer wall. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Pliers PARTS INCLUDED 2 REMOVE THE OUTLET COVER • Remove the outlet...
...the two mounting screws, but do not screw them all the way out. Leave the power switch in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (Appearance may vary) 13 Unplug the Refrigerator. Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. Remove the plug buttons and insert the two Phillips head screws. ...Remove the adhesive backing on the opposite side of the water fill tube seal and slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the freezer wall. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Pliers PARTS INCLUDED 2 REMOVE THE OUTLET COVER • Remove the outlet...
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... completed, set the icemaker power switch to the home water supply. Apply it to record the date of the refrigerator. The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker and freezer compartment reach operating temperature, then icemaking will begin automatically. 15 ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL A label is provided with this kit to the...
... completed, set the icemaker power switch to the home water supply. Apply it to record the date of the refrigerator. The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker and freezer compartment reach operating temperature, then icemaking will begin automatically. 15 ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL A label is provided with this kit to the...
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...at this time. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Center Hinge Bracket 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with the inside up. 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet. Then push the bottom of the grille forward until it about 6″ ...if it off the center hinge pin. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Interchange hinge and screws at top right with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet, then lift the hinge straight up to ...
...at this time. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Center Hinge Bracket 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with the inside up. 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet. Then push the bottom of the grille forward until it about 6″ ...if it off the center hinge pin. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Interchange hinge and screws at top right with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet, then lift the hinge straight up to ...
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... the bottom end of the refrigerator door with a Phillips screwdriver. TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.) 4. Insert the mounting screw into the surface of the right side of the handle with the mounting screw. 6. Secure the top end of the mounting screw ...on the freezer door. 6 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES - Remove the mounting screw from ...
... the bottom end of the refrigerator door with a Phillips screwdriver. TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.) 4. Insert the mounting screw into the surface of the right side of the handle with the mounting screw. 6. Secure the top end of the mounting screw ...on the freezer door. 6 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES - Remove the mounting screw from ...
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... them with the mounting screw. 6. Remove the two screws securing the top end of the freezer door with a Phillips screwdriver. 7 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES - Rotate the handle out and lift off of the refrigerator door. 5. Remove the mounting screw from the surface of the mounting ... screw into the surface of the right side of the handle with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Rotate the handle. 7. TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR (CONT.) 4. TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR 1. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. 24
... them with the mounting screw. 6. Remove the two screws securing the top end of the freezer door with a Phillips screwdriver. 7 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES - Rotate the handle out and lift off of the refrigerator door. 5. Remove the mounting screw from the surface of the mounting ... screw into the surface of the right side of the handle with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Rotate the handle. 7. TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR (CONT.) 4. TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR 1. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. 24
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...the washer is in place. Remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer door and loosen the four screws with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet. Door Spacer Installation Instructions 8 REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. NOTE: Ensure the ...washer is in place on top of the freezer door and loosen the four screws with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet....
...the washer is in place. Remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer door and loosen the four screws with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet. Door Spacer Installation Instructions 8 REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. NOTE: Ensure the ...washer is in place on top of the freezer door and loosen the four screws with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet....
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...to the correct temperature. ■ The compressor may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This happens when the refrigerator is released. ■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see ...may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is first plugged in , when the doors are helping to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. These sounds are normal. WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old...
...to the correct temperature. ■ The compressor may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This happens when the refrigerator is released. ■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see ...may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is first plugged in , when the doors are helping to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. These sounds are normal. WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old...
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...• This indicates that there is a good seal on ) position will damage the water valve. If the freezer door does not automatically close by itself Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Motor operates for long periods or cycles on the following...Wait 24 hours for defrost cycle to end. • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on ) position, but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. • Set the power switch to see...
...• This indicates that there is a good seal on ) position will damage the water valve. If the freezer door does not automatically close by itself Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Motor operates for long periods or cycles on the following...Wait 24 hours for defrost cycle to end. • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on ) position, but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. • Set the power switch to see...
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... wash bin. Piled up cubes in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Refrigerator compartment light does not work Possible Causes Icemaker power switch is holding door open box of high humidity. Freezer compartment too warm. Interior of water or warm food in 24 hours. ...• Foods with strong odors should be removed from the refrigerator, but may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice cubes. ...
... wash bin. Piled up cubes in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Refrigerator compartment light does not work Possible Causes Icemaker power switch is holding door open box of high humidity. Freezer compartment too warm. Interior of water or warm food in 24 hours. ...• Foods with strong odors should be removed from the refrigerator, but may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice cubes. ...
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...controls. Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Refrigerator light bulb burned out or loose. Refrigerator control is first installed. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Normal when refrigerator is set too cold. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged... What To Do • Move the food away from bottom of the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at the back of refrigerator Food freezing in the refrigerator Orange glow in the freezer Door bins do not fit in the door Controls do not have lighted controls...
...controls. Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Refrigerator light bulb burned out or loose. Refrigerator control is first installed. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Normal when refrigerator is set too cold. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged... What To Do • Move the food away from bottom of the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at the back of refrigerator Food freezing in the refrigerator Orange glow in the freezer Door bins do not fit in the door Controls do not have lighted controls...
Energy Guide
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.../appliances. U.S Government Federal law prohibits removal of similar capacity with automatic defrost,top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Freezer · Automatic Defrost · Top-Mounted Freezer · Without Through-the-Door Ice Model(s): GTH21KBX GTH21SBX GTH21KCX GTH21SCX GTL21KBX GTL21KCX Capacity: 21.0 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $44 $44 $56 Cost Range of... only on a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh. Estimated operating cost based on models of this label before consumer purchase Refrigerator-
.../appliances. U.S Government Federal law prohibits removal of similar capacity with automatic defrost,top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Freezer · Automatic Defrost · Top-Mounted Freezer · Without Through-the-Door Ice Model(s): GTH21KBX GTH21SBX GTH21KCX GTH21SCX GTL21KBX GTL21KCX Capacity: 21.0 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $44 $44 $56 Cost Range of... only on a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per kWh. Estimated operating cost based on models of this label before consumer purchase Refrigerator-
Quick Specs
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..., 800.626.2000. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of case (in.) B Case depth without door (in.) C† Case depth less door handle (in.) D† Case depth with door handle (in.) E† Depth with fresh food door open 90° inc. GTH21KBX GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.0 Cu.
..., 800.626.2000. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of case (in.) B Case depth without door (in.) C† Case depth less door handle (in.) D† Case depth with door handle (in.) E† Depth with fresh food door open 90° inc. GTH21KBX GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.0 Cu.
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GTH21KBX GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.0 Cu. Ft. Provides ideal storage environment for tall items • Model GTH21KBXWW - Creates an extra space for stacking frozen foods and can be easily removed for fruits and vegetables • Snack Pan - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Make it easy to customize storage to -read temperature controls • Freezer Step Shelf...
GTH21KBX GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.0 Cu. Ft. Provides ideal storage environment for tall items • Model GTH21KBXWW - Creates an extra space for stacking frozen foods and can be easily removed for fruits and vegetables • Snack Pan - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Make it easy to customize storage to -read temperature controls • Freezer Step Shelf...