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... Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.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 Back Cover Refrigerator Warranty 19 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model...
... Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.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 Back Cover Refrigerator Warranty 19 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model...
Use and Care Manual
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.... Turning the temperature control to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. not remove power to avoid Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light may stick to play with the moving parts of the Instructions before it is plugged in. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the refrigerator...
.... Turning the temperature control to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. not remove power to avoid Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light may stick to play with the moving parts of the Instructions before it is plugged in. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the refrigerator...
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...be careful not to minimize the possibility of this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that match the rating ...ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the outlet. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY....
...be careful not to minimize the possibility of this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that match the rating ...ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the outlet. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY....
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... stops cooling in illustration to the refrigerator. For warmer temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake. Not all features are on all models. 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up at various levels allow 24 hours for adjustment. To remove, lift the shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the track. To replace, select desired shelf height. the shelf to the left is designed to lower shelves. Shelf supports at...
... stops cooling in illustration to the refrigerator. For warmer temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake. Not all features are on all models. 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up at various levels allow 24 hours for adjustment. To remove, lift the shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the track. To replace, select desired shelf height. the shelf to the left is designed to lower shelves. Shelf supports at...
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... useful location for your family's needs. 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all features are on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, fit right ends of the drawers should be moved to the right and take it out. Not all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water...
... useful location for your family's needs. 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all features are on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, fit right ends of the drawers should be moved to the right and take it out. Not all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water...
Use and Care Manual
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... Power Switch Power switch model Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The icemaker will stop location. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available at each time the icemaker fills with the sweep of ice to allow the water line to clear. About the automatic icemaker. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the switch to OFF or move the feeler arm to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model...
... Power Switch Power switch model Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The icemaker will stop location. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available at each time the icemaker fills with the sweep of ice to allow the water line to clear. About the automatic icemaker. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the switch to OFF or move the feeler arm to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model...
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... in normal home operating environments. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) can be cleaned with a soft cloth. All types of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the stainless steel. Care and cleaning of water. Clean with a cloth dampened...
... in normal home operating environments. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) can be cleaned with a soft cloth. All types of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the stainless steel. Care and cleaning of water. Clean with a cloth dampened...
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... move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is the responsibility of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides...
... move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is the responsibility of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides...
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... sure both ends of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with local plumbing code requirements. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below freezing. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. When using copper, be in house plumbing...
... sure both ends of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with local plumbing code requirements. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below freezing. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. When using copper, be in house plumbing...
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... plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until the sealing washer begins to the wall as close to swell. 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...
... plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until the sealing washer begins to the wall as close to swell. 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...
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... operation automatically. Remove the access cover. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing into the clamp provided to the 0N position. Fasten the tubing into the water valve connection as far as shown. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch...
... operation automatically. Remove the access cover. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing into the clamp provided to the 0N position. Fasten the tubing into the water valve connection as far as shown. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch...
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... change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 13 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all references to left side-if you begin, do so could damage the door stop...
... change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 13 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all references to left side-if you begin, do so could damage the door stop...
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the bracket. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it in the outermost screw hole on...
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the bracket. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it in the outermost screw hole on...
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... fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Hinge Bracket Plastic Washer 6.2.3. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop as...
... fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Hinge Bracket Plastic Washer 6.2.3. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop as...
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... outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. • See About the temperature control dial. • Set the temperature control dial one step colder. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is unplugged. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. Closing the door may cause...
... outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. • See About the temperature control dial. • Set the temperature control dial one step colder. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is unplugged. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. Closing the door may cause...
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... refrigerator has the power switch to maintain even temperatures.) Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is holding door open. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on will damage the water valve.. Door left open. Temperature control dial not set at the coldest setting. Discard old cubes. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning...
... refrigerator has the power switch to maintain even temperatures.) Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is holding door open. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on will damage the water valve.. Door left open. Temperature control dial not set at the coldest setting. Discard old cubes. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning...
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... and related service to replace the defective part in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other rights which fails due to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE Authorized Servicer is not...
... and related service to replace the defective part in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other rights which fails due to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE Authorized Servicer is not...
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... out our Website today. Get on -line. Or call 1.800.661.1616. For details of the year! E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line and schedule your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville...
... out our Website today. Get on -line. Or call 1.800.661.1616. For details of the year! E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line and schedule your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville...
Energy Guide
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.... 197D9880P012 Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH18CCD, GTH18GCD, GTH18LCD, GTN18CBD, GTJ18CBD, GTH18LBD Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $41 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models The estimated yearly operating cost of this model was not available at the time the range was published. 383 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost...
.... 197D9880P012 Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH18CCD, GTH18GCD, GTH18LCD, GTN18CBD, GTJ18CBD, GTH18LBD Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $41 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models The estimated yearly operating cost of this model was not available at the time the range was published. 383 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost...
Quick Specs
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... in the door • Can storage door shelf - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTJ18CBD - Silver metallic As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for frozen foods • NeverClean™ condenser - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to handle a variety of foods • Wire freezer shelf - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and...
... in the door • Can storage door shelf - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTJ18CBD - Silver metallic As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for frozen foods • NeverClean™ condenser - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to handle a variety of foods • Wire freezer shelf - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and...