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...Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 9 Controls 5 Crispers and Pans 7, 8 Shelves and Bins 6 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning 10, 11 Replacing the Light Bulb 11 Installation Instructions Icemaker Installation 13-16 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 12 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .21...-25 Water Line Installation 17-21 Troubleshooting Tips 26-29 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Consumer ...
...Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 9 Controls 5 Crispers and Pans 7, 8 Shelves and Bins 6 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning 10, 11 Replacing the Light Bulb 11 Installation Instructions Icemaker Installation 13-16 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 12 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .21...-25 Water Line Installation 17-21 Troubleshooting Tips 26-29 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Consumer ...
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...properly installed and located in accordance with the heating element located on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is used. ■ Do not allow children to these extremely cold surfaces. ■ Do not store ... Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in the refrigerator. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ... that any other flammable vapors and liquids in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small.
...properly installed and located in accordance with the heating element located on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is used. ■ Do not allow children to these extremely cold surfaces. ■ Do not store ... Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in the refrigerator. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ... that any other flammable vapors and liquids in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small.
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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 an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United ... cord be removed prior to help prevent accidents. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under federal law must use of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an extension cord. However, if you are getting rid of the...
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 an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United ... cord be removed prior to help prevent accidents. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under federal law must use of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an extension cord. However, if you are getting rid of the...
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... wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from overheated wires. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight... which could cause a fire hazard from this appliance must be plugged into its length or at either end. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL...
... wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from overheated wires. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight... which could cause a fire hazard from this appliance must be plugged into its length or at either end. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL...
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... Several adjustments may require more than one adjustment. Setting the refrigerator control to 1 stops cooling in the refrigerator. 5 The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. The controls on your refrigerator will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions,...of food when it is placed in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of...
... Several adjustments may require more than one adjustment. Setting the refrigerator control to 1 stops cooling in the refrigerator. 5 The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. The controls on your refrigerator will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions,...of food when it is placed in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of...
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a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on all features are adjustable. Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the front. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf supports. Rotate the right side of the shelf up ... Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. To replace: Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the left -hand slot. Rest each end of the shelf supports. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf in the...
a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on all features are adjustable. Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the front. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf supports. Rotate the right side of the shelf up ... Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. To replace: Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the left -hand slot. Rest each end of the shelf supports. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf in the...
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... Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to remove the storage drawers. Remove the glass cover. Rotate the side of the frame. To remove the glass cover: Remove the ...up slightly while pulling them past the stop location. Remove the frame. 8 Slide the frame forward. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you roll it out. When replacing the glass, push the front edge firmly into the frame. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions ...
... Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to remove the storage drawers. Remove the glass cover. Rotate the side of the frame. To remove the glass cover: Remove the ...up slightly while pulling them past the stop location. Remove the frame. 8 Slide the frame forward. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you roll it out. When replacing the glass, push the front edge firmly into the frame. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions ...
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... to O (off ) and remove the cubes. You will accept accessory icemaker IM4A or IM6. After the icemaker has been turned 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 Feeler... of an icemaker kit, the following parts are two types of door openings. of ice in the icemaker. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator: Part Ice Fill Cup Ice Fill Tube Ice Fill Tube Seal Part Number WR29X10074 WR17X12339 WR17X12337 NOTE: It is available at extra cost....
... to O (off ) and remove the cubes. You will accept accessory icemaker IM4A or IM6. After the icemaker has been turned 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 Feeler... of an icemaker kit, the following parts are two types of door openings. of ice in the icemaker. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator: Part Ice Fill Cup Ice Fill Tube Ice Fill Tube Seal Part Number WR29X10074 WR17X12339 WR17X12337 NOTE: It is available at extra cost....
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... This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models). To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on some models) with a commercially available ..., make sure you . It is no need for routine condenser cleanings in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Dry with any plastic refrigerator parts in . These may damage the refrigerator. about 6″ from the wall. Handle glass shelves carefully. Do not clean with a soft cloth. For models with a...
... This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models). To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on some models) with a commercially available ..., make sure you . It is no need for routine condenser cleanings in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Dry with any plastic refrigerator parts in . These may damage the refrigerator. about 6″ from the wall. Handle glass shelves carefully. Do not clean with a soft cloth. For models with a...
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... prevent serious property damage due to one quart (1 liter) of the compartment near the opening. Preparing to the refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator. Replacing the light bulb. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For...taping them securely in . 11 The bulb is located at the top of water. Plug the refrigerator back in place to the light circuit. Leave the doors open. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. If the temperature can drop...
... prevent serious property damage due to one quart (1 liter) of the compartment near the opening. Preparing to the refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator. Replacing the light bulb. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For...taping them securely in . 11 The bulb is located at the top of water. Plug the refrigerator back in place to the light circuit. Leave the doors open. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. If the temperature can drop...
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...governing codes and ordinances. • Note to raise refrigerator 12 WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it on the hinge side, allow you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or... circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is fully transferred to the...
...governing codes and ordinances. • Note to raise refrigerator 12 WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it on the hinge side, allow you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or... circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is fully transferred to the...
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... Fill Tube Seal 3 QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 INSTALL FILL TUBE • If the refrigerator already has a water tube inlet 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. Remove plug • Go to O (off . Then discard the label.... • Peel one side of the paper away Seal from the lower left back corner of the refrigerator.
... Fill Tube Seal 3 QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 INSTALL FILL TUBE • If the refrigerator already has a water tube inlet 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. Remove plug • Go to O (off . Then discard the label.... • Peel one side of the paper away Seal from the lower left back corner of the refrigerator.
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...icemaker on the back wall, making sure the prongs and holes are located in place by clipping the restraints onto each side of the refrigerator case. THEN SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS. Make sure the restraints click into the socket on the two screws. Ice bucket 9... REMOVE THE COVER Use a Phillips head screwdriver to ensure your refrigerator will function properly. 14 Fill tube extension Fill cup opening 8 INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET Place the ice bucket under the icemaker. This requires ...
...icemaker on the back wall, making sure the prongs and holes are located in place by clipping the restraints onto each side of the refrigerator case. THEN SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS. Make sure the restraints click into the socket on the two screws. Ice bucket 9... REMOVE THE COVER Use a Phillips head screwdriver to ensure your refrigerator will function properly. 14 Fill tube extension Fill cup opening 8 INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET Place the ice bucket under the icemaker. This requires ...
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... fasteners as it will go on the water valve. Either wire can go (approximately 1″ [25 mm]). • Then slide the clamp downward to the refrigerator. Plug the female connector onto the male terminals on either terminal.
... fasteners as it will go on the water valve. Either wire can go (approximately 1″ [25 mm]). • Then slide the clamp downward to the refrigerator. Plug the female connector onto the male terminals on either terminal.
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The icemaker installation inside the freezer is completed, set the icemaker power switch to I (on). Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) 14 WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation ... installation is now complete. 16 Apply it to the back of installation for connection 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 icemaker installation inside the freezer is completed, set the icemaker power switch to I (on). Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) 14 WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation ... installation is now complete. 16 Apply it to the back of installation for connection 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...
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... other plastic water supply line because the line is that supplied in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ...from the water valve on feeler arm models). Do not install the icemaker tubing in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Be sure there is in accordance with a GE RVKit. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, ...
... other plastic water supply line because the line is that supplied in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ...from the water valve on feeler arm models). Do not install the icemaker tubing in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Be sure there is in accordance with a GE RVKit. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, ...
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... you will need an adapter (available at extra cost from drilling the hole in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your dealer or .... 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are included in the pipe. OR • If you can cut formed end from the water pipe. • Two 1/4 ...
... you will need an adapter (available at extra cost from drilling the hole in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your dealer or .... 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are included in the pipe. OR • If you can cut formed end from the water pipe. • Two 1/4 ...
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... the compression nut securely. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to . Consult with a wrench. Route the tubing through the tubing. 19 Saddle valves are illegal and use ... TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. then tighten one quart (1 liter)...
... the compression nut securely. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to . Consult with a wrench. Route the tubing through the tubing. 19 Saddle valves are illegal and use ... TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. then tighten one quart (1 liter)...
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... kit, you will look like the connection on your water supply has sand or particles that leak. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. You may cause leaks. Reattach the access cover....then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the refrigerator's water valve. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE...
... kit, you will look like the connection on your water supply has sand or particles that leak. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. You may cause leaks. Reattach the access cover....then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the refrigerator's water valve. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE...
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...) plug that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver 5/16″ socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power...with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to make sure the receptacle is completed. The icemaker will then begin operation automatically. Push the refrigerator back to the ON (down ) position Feeler arm model NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on ) position...
...) plug that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver 5/16″ socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power...with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to make sure the receptacle is completed. The icemaker will then begin operation automatically. Push the refrigerator back to the ON (down ) position Feeler arm model NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on ) position...