Quick Specs
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... door storage - Specification Created 11/11 310492 GTK17JBD GE® ENERGY STAR® 16.5 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Adjustable spillproof glass shelves - The seamless design of the freezer floor wipes up easily for energy efficiency. Milk and larger items are easily accommodated in the door • NeverClean™ condenser - Ft. Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTK17JBDBS...
... door storage - Specification Created 11/11 310492 GTK17JBD GE® ENERGY STAR® 16.5 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Adjustable spillproof glass shelves - The seamless design of the freezer floor wipes up easily for energy efficiency. Milk and larger items are easily accommodated in the door • NeverClean™ condenser - Ft. Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTK17JBDBS...
Use and Care Manual
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... Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in . Keep fingers out of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the bottom of the "pinch point" areas; RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Use...
... Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in . Keep fingers out of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the bottom of the "pinch point" areas; RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Use...
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...) or a CSA-listed (in rate of an extension cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. This feature can cause changes in the refrigerator or freezer compartment temperatures and can cause changes in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that have an additional button and LED light on the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY GEAppliaces.com Do...
...) or a CSA-listed (in rate of an extension cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. This feature can cause changes in the refrigerator or freezer compartment temperatures and can cause changes in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that have an additional button and LED light on the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY GEAppliaces.com Do...
Use and Care Manual
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... shelf up To replace, select desired shelf height. Turning the dial to free its right ends from it out. 2 Lift left -hand slot. OFF OFF OFF Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. To remove, lift the shelf up at various levels allow you place food on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left to Off stops cooling in the cabinet wall. Shelf supports...
... shelf up To replace, select desired shelf height. Turning the dial to free its right ends from it out. 2 Lift left -hand slot. OFF OFF OFF Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. To remove, lift the shelf up at various levels allow you place food on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left to Off stops cooling in the cabinet wall. Shelf supports...
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... the extreme temperature difference may cause it cools to clear. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with water. A newly-installed refrigerator may take out the drawer frame.) Lift the frame off its rear edge firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place. 3 Replace the drawers. NOTE: In homes with water when it to begin making ice cubes. The icemaker will become...
... the extreme temperature difference may cause it cools to clear. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with water. A newly-installed refrigerator may take out the drawer frame.) Lift the frame off its rear edge firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place. 3 Replace the drawers. NOTE: In homes with water when it to begin making ice cubes. The icemaker will become...
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... or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Move the temperature control dial to the 0 position, and clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Preparing to the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models) with an appliance bulb of the refrigerator. Dry and polish with soapy water. Turn the leveling legs at the hinge side. However, in normal home operating environments. Handle glass shelves carefully. Pull the refrigerator straight out...
... or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Move the temperature control dial to the 0 position, and clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Preparing to the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models) with an appliance bulb of the refrigerator. Dry and polish with soapy water. Turn the leveling legs at the hinge side. However, in normal home operating environments. Handle glass shelves carefully. Pull the refrigerator straight out...
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... the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on a floor strong enough to support it from moving when the doors are adjustable. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
... the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on a floor strong enough to support it from moving when the doors are adjustable. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
Use and Care Manual
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... line is battery powered. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. This water line installation is that the kit you need: measure the distance from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Saddle-type shutoff valves are preassembled to the tubing. • If your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to water...
... line is battery powered. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. This water line installation is that the kit you need: measure the distance from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Saddle-type shutoff valves are preassembled to the tubing. • If your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to water...
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... 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 hand tight, then tighten one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through a hole drilled in the pipe. It is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the...
... 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 hand tight, then tighten one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through a hole drilled in the pipe. It is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the...
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... operating temperature of the refrigerator's water valve. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. You may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Clamp Tubing Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover...
... operating temperature of the refrigerator's water valve. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. You may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Clamp Tubing Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover...
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...-blade screwdriver 5/16" open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1Unplug the refrigerator from the opposite side of the door and set it off the center hinge pin. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with the outside up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for some models) 2.4Remove the...
...-blade screwdriver 5/16" open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1Unplug the refrigerator from the opposite side of the door and set it off the center hinge pin. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with the outside up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for some models) 2.4Remove the...
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... of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Hinge Bracket 3.4Set the door outside-up on the opposite side. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the left side. Lift...
... of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Hinge Bracket 3.4Set the door outside-up on the opposite side. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the left side. Lift...
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.... 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 screws. 6.2 Re-hang the freezer door 6.2.1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin...
.... 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 screws. 6.2 Re-hang the freezer door 6.2.1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin...
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... the temperature control dial. need to pressure equalization. not set cold enough. Normal operating sounds. The fuse is due to end. This is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket. Refrigerator is holding door open...
... the temperature control dial. need to pressure equalization. not set cold enough. Normal operating sounds. The fuse is due to end. This is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see if package is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket. Refrigerator is holding door open...
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Often occurs when large amounts of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Hot weather or frequent door openings. not been connected. Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial. Discard old cubes. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 17 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Door left open. Water supply turned off . Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on and...
Often occurs when large amounts of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Hot weather or frequent door openings. not been connected. Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial. Discard old cubes. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 17 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Door left open. Water supply turned off . Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on and...
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... listed in the owner's manual, proper setting of the original purchase date is needed concerning this warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: • Owner is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year Parts Repair or Replace...
... listed in the owner's manual, proper setting of the original purchase date is needed concerning this warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: • Owner is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year Parts Repair or Replace...
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... toll-free at GEAppliaces.com. SPP is a trademark of your contract, or credit toward a replacement product • Service coverage for covered operating parts and ...repair bills • Service coverage for most major brands • Unlimited service calls for the length of General Electric Company. 19 It will need should you require service. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with excellent service in a professional and timely manner. Place your confidence in GE and call us . Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer...
... toll-free at GEAppliaces.com. SPP is a trademark of your contract, or credit toward a replacement product • Service coverage for covered operating parts and ...repair bills • Service coverage for most major brands • Unlimited service calls for the length of General Electric Company. 19 It will need should you require service. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with excellent service in a professional and timely manner. Place your confidence in GE and call us . Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer...
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... the water supply. Replacement of merchantability or fitness for other than as provided in materials or workmanship. Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by possible defects with this appliance. Product not accessible to provide required service. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your home. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge...
... the water supply. Replacement of merchantability or fitness for other than as provided in materials or workmanship. Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by possible defects with this appliance. Product not accessible to provide required service. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your home. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge...
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... manual cover procedures to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. 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 today, 24 hours every day or by any day of all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer...
Energy Guide
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... utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase. U.S. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH17DBD, GTH17JBD, GTK17JBD Capacity: 16.5 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating...
... utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase. U.S. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH17DBD, GTH17JBD, GTK17JBD Capacity: 16.5 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating...