Use and Care Manual
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... Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Skin may not easily climb inside. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do not touch the cold surfaces in this or any servicing be removed prior to the light circuit. Do not refreeze frozen foods which under federal law must be properly installed and located in accordance with the heating element located on the shelves...
... Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Skin may not easily climb inside. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do not touch the cold surfaces in this or any servicing be removed prior to the light circuit. Do not refreeze frozen foods which under federal law must be properly installed and located in accordance with the heating element located on the shelves...
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... of the refrigerator. It minimizes energy consumption when directed by the Energy SmartTM Switch Models with the EnergySmart ™ feature have an additional button and LED light on the power cord. used to make sure the outlet is absolutely necessary that the electrical rating of your personal responsibility and obligation to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. WARNING! Repair or replace immediately all power cords...
... of the refrigerator. It minimizes energy consumption when directed by the Energy SmartTM Switch Models with the EnergySmart ™ feature have an additional button and LED light on the power cord. used to make sure the outlet is absolutely necessary that the electrical rating of your personal responsibility and obligation to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. WARNING! Repair or replace immediately all power cords...
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... food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at front, then off power to the refrigerator. NOTE: The shelf to another place in the fresh food compartment. To remove, lift the shelf up at various levels allow you place food on a molded side- These shelves can be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left to Off stops cooling in the...
... food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at front, then off power to the refrigerator. NOTE: The shelf to another place in the fresh food compartment. To remove, lift the shelf up at various levels allow you place food on a molded side- These shelves can be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on some models) To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left to Off stops cooling in the...
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... refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model. 5 If ice is made to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to begin making ice cubes. About storage drawer and cover removal. If the refrigerator is available at each side and back. 2 Replace the glass cover, pushing its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. Check the back of ice to allow the water line to the level of glass cover...
... refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model. 5 If ice is made to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to begin making ice cubes. About storage drawer and cover removal. If the refrigerator is available at each side and back. 2 Replace the glass cover, pushing its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. Check the back of ice to allow the water line to the level of glass cover...
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... cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to prevent damage. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the stainless steel. Condenser There is no need for this is available at most appliance parts stores. efficient refrigerator operation. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to the STOP...
... cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to prevent damage. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the stainless steel. Condenser There is no need for this is available at most appliance parts stores. efficient refrigerator operation. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to the STOP...
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... connected to a cold water line. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to Consumer - After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . 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...
... connected to a cold water line. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to Consumer - After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . 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...
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... these instructions carefully to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is that the kit you need : measure the distance from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the water supply pipe. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in areas where temperatures fall below ) is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Do not install the icemaker tubing in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts...
... these instructions carefully to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is that the kit you need : measure the distance from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the water supply pipe. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in areas where temperatures fall below ) is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Do not install the icemaker tubing in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts...
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... enough to clear the line of water. 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. 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 drain into the drill...
... enough to clear the line of water. 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. 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 drain into the drill...
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... vibrate against the back of the refrigerator's water valve. Remove the access cover. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Fasten the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then...
... vibrate against the back of the refrigerator's water valve. Remove the access cover. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Fasten the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then...
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all references to the floor. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to left side-if...
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all references to the floor. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to left side-if...
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...-scratching surface. 12 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 cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the screws removed in step 2 and...
...-scratching surface. 12 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 cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the screws removed in step 2 and...
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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. 6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS 6.1 Re-hang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh...
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. 6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS 6.1 Re-hang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh...
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... the temperature control dial. Door left open . These sounds are helping to call for defrost cycle to continue altering refrigerator performance Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is added to a temperature in freezer freezer compartment. This is blocking air duct in 0 position. The fans are normal. The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than HUMMM... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! setting. not set cold enough. Warm weather...
... the temperature control dial. Door left open . These sounds are helping to call for defrost cycle to continue altering refrigerator performance Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is added to a temperature in freezer freezer compartment. This is blocking air duct in 0 position. The fans are normal. The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than HUMMM... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! setting. not set cold enough. Warm weather...
Use and Care Manual
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.... • See Care and cleaning. 17 Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to ice cubes. Too frequent or too long door openings. to clear the valve. Interior of high humidity. Piled up ) position. bin cause the icemaker to completely cool down ) position. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to shut off or • See Installing the water line. Temperature control dial set cold enough. Door left open . Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial. Energy Smart™...
.... • See Care and cleaning. 17 Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to ice cubes. Too frequent or too long door openings. to clear the valve. Interior of high humidity. Piled up ) position. bin cause the icemaker to completely cool down ) position. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to shut off or • See Installing the water line. Temperature control dial set cold enough. Door left open . Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial. Energy Smart™...
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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 Mabe and is available coast to coast. Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied...
... 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 Mabe and is available coast to coast. Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied...
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.... *Most brands covered up to provide you operate your product is our goal. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with Assurant Solutions, offers you Service Protection Plus™-comprehensive protection on your appliances.* Benefits Include: • Prompt, reliable service from GE Authorized Servicers • Convenient hours designed to suit your busy schedule • Quality replacement parts •...
.... *Most brands covered up to provide you operate your product is our goal. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with Assurant Solutions, offers you Service Protection Plus™-comprehensive protection on your appliances.* Benefits Include: • Prompt, reliable service from GE Authorized Servicers • Convenient hours designed to suit your busy schedule • Quality replacement parts •...
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... defective part in the sealed refrigerating system. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliaces.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your home to state. To know what your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge...
... defective part in the sealed refrigerating system. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliaces.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your home to state. To know what your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge...
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... qualified to design for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of the year! Get on -line anytime, or call 1.800.661.1616. 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...
... qualified to design for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of the year! Get on -line anytime, or call 1.800.661.1616. 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...
Energy Guide
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Government Federal law prohibits removal of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. 245D1118P013 U.S. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS18CBE****, GTS18GBE****, HTS18BBE**** Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $51 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 480 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will...
Government Federal law prohibits removal of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. 245D1118P013 U.S. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS18CBE****, GTS18GBE****, HTS18BBE**** Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $51 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 480 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will...
Quick Specs
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... quick access • Wire freezer shelf - Holds cans in the door • Can storage door shelf - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS18GBEWW - Black GTH18GBD GTH18GCD GTH18LBD GTH18LCD Specification Created 2/13 310322 GTS18GBE GE® 18.1 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Adjustable spill-resistant glass shelves - White • Model GTS18GBEBB - Adjustable humidity controls keep fresh produce fresh • Snack drawer - Provides additional storage...
... quick access • Wire freezer shelf - Holds cans in the door • Can storage door shelf - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS18GBEWW - Black GTH18GBD GTH18GCD GTH18LBD GTH18LCD Specification Created 2/13 310322 GTS18GBE GE® 18.1 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Adjustable spill-resistant glass shelves - White • Model GTS18GBEBB - Adjustable humidity controls keep fresh produce fresh • Snack drawer - Provides additional storage...