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... icemaker. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Use this appliance only for "just a few days." If you are necessarily small. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in this or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the light...
... icemaker. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Use this appliance only for "just a few days." If you are necessarily small. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in this or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the light...
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...; override" section). Repair or replace immediately all power cords that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. The button is properly grounded. 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...
...; override" section). Repair or replace immediately all power cords that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. The button is properly grounded. 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...
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... Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. Turning the dial to the refrigerator. a bracket on the rear cabinet wall. To remove, lift the shelf up , fit right ends of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to custom-space your shelves. These shelves can be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop -locks. Temperature Control Dial The temperature dial adjusts refrigerator from...
... Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. Turning the dial to the refrigerator. a bracket on the rear cabinet wall. To remove, lift the shelf up , fit right ends of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to custom-space your shelves. These shelves can be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop -locks. Temperature Control Dial The temperature dial adjusts refrigerator from...
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... the water line to the ON (down ) position Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to begin making one batch of glass cover up ) position the ON (down ) position. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already come . About the storage drawers. Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in the bottom of door openings and other use...
... the water line to the ON (down ) position Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to begin making one batch of glass cover up ) position the ON (down ) position. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already come . About the storage drawers. Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in the bottom of door openings and other use...
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... models). Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it straight in place to the 0 position, and clean the interior with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the refrigerator. Preparing for routine condenser cleaning in environments that can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply...
... models). Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it straight in place to the 0 position, and clean the interior with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the refrigerator. Preparing for routine condenser cleaning in environments that can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply...
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... until the weight of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong enough to support it from them to a cold water line. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it . Turn the legs counterclockwise until the...
... until the weight of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong enough to support it from them to a cold water line. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it . Turn the legs counterclockwise until the...
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... Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are included in many water supply kits. Do not use any electrical device (such as described above. When connecting your refrigerator to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. This water line installation is with a GE RVKit. Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below ) is in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. WHAT YOU WILL NEED...
... Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are included in many water supply kits. Do not use any electrical device (such as described above. When connecting your refrigerator to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. This water line installation is with a GE RVKit. Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below ) is in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. WHAT YOU WILL NEED...
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... water pipe. 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 sealing washer begins to swell. It is best to the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 9 Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect™ Tubing 3 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to connect into...
... water pipe. 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 sealing washer begins to swell. It is best to the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 9 Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect™ Tubing 3 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to connect into...
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... GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. The icemaker will need to the icemaker. 10 Do not cut plastic tube to the tubing. Feeler Arm in the STOP (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. 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
... GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. The icemaker will need to the icemaker. 10 Do not cut plastic tube to the tubing. Feeler Arm in the STOP (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. 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
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... door stop. 2.5Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 Lift it aside, along with the outside up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work...
... door stop. 2.5Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 Lift it aside, along with the outside up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work...
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..." hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the left side. Lift the center hinge to free its pin from the right side to the cabinet. 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...
..." hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the left side. Lift the center hinge to free its pin from the right side to the cabinet. 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...
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... snug, then turn them another one-half turn. 14 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 shown in...
... snug, then turn them another one-half turn. 14 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 shown in...
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... the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker, after defrost can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. The compressor...
... the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker, after defrost can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. The compressor...
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... the water valve. Too frequent or too long door openings. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down ) position. What To Do • Wait 24 hours for service... bin cause the icemaker to shut off or • See Installing the water line. Keeping it supply to refrigerator...
... the water valve. Too frequent or too long door openings. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down ) position. What To Do • Wait 24 hours for service... bin cause the icemaker to shut off or • See Installing the water line. Keeping it supply to refrigerator...
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... 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 of light bulbs. • Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. • Loss of food due to spoilage. • Proper use and care of product as listed in the owner's manual, proper setting...
... 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 of light bulbs. • Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. • Loss of food due to spoilage. • Proper use and care of product as listed in the owner's manual, proper setting...
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... will need should you as a customer! Place your confidence in GE and call us in us. Follow these three steps to suit your busy schedule • Quality replacement parts • The dependability of General Electric Company. 19 Have the peace of mind of knowing we can expect: • An extended service plan that limits unexpected repair bills • Service coverage...
... will need should you as a customer! Place your confidence in GE and call us in us. Follow these three steps to suit your busy schedule • Quality replacement parts • The dependability of General Electric Company. 19 Have the peace of mind of knowing we can expect: • An extended service plan that limits unexpected repair bills • Service coverage...
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... GE Service location for service. During this limited one year or the shortest period allowed by possible defects with this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating...
... GE Service location for service. During this limited one year or the shortest period allowed by possible defects with this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating...
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... GE repair service is still in effect. GE Consumer Home Services will allow for a wide range of all the details including your convenience! Other servicing generally should the need to qualified service personnel. E1C 9M3 Register Your Appliance GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Register your warranty, should be used by phone at your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE...
... GE repair service is still in effect. GE Consumer Home Services will allow for a wide range of all the details including your convenience! Other servicing generally should the need to qualified service personnel. E1C 9M3 Register Your Appliance GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Register your warranty, should be used by phone at your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE...
Energy Guide
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U.S. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTK17GCE****, GTJ17DBE****, GTN17DBE**** Capacity: 16.5 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $39 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models The estimated yearly operating cost of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. 245D1118P007 Government Federal law prohibits removal of this model was...
U.S. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTK17GCE****, GTJ17DBE****, GTN17DBE**** Capacity: 16.5 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $39 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models The estimated yearly operating cost of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. 245D1118P007 Government Federal law prohibits removal of this model was...
Quick Specs
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....5 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Recessed handles - Easy-to-use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Gallon door storage - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTN17DBEWW - White • Model GTN17DBECC - Larger items are easily accommodated in the door • Clear crisper drawers - Specification Created 2/13 310404 Provides additional storage for tight spaces • Adjustable wire shelves - Moveable racks...
....5 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Recessed handles - Easy-to-use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Gallon door storage - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTN17DBEWW - White • Model GTN17DBECC - Larger items are easily accommodated in the door • Clear crisper drawers - Specification Created 2/13 310404 Provides additional storage for tight spaces • Adjustable wire shelves - Moveable racks...