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... al instalador - Conservez ces instructions pour référence future. Note to Installer - Note à l'installateur - Conserve estas instrucciones para referencia futura. 197D7733P001 49-60505-2 04-09 JR Note au consommateur - Note to Consumer - Refr 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...
... al instalador - Conservez ces instructions pour référence future. Note to Installer - Note à l'installateur - Conserve estas instrucciones para referencia futura. 197D7733P001 49-60505-2 04-09 JR Note au consommateur - Note to Consumer - Refr 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...
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... out of this Owner's Manual. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in this or any servicing be properly installed and located in accordance with the heating element located on the shelves in the vicinity...
... out of this Owner's Manual. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in this or any servicing be properly installed and located in accordance with the heating element located on the shelves in the vicinity...
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... the frame. Rotate the side of the frame up the front of the glass cover up. Rotate the side of the frame using both hands. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About crisper removal. To remove the glass cover: Remove the glass, then the frame. Slide the glass cover backwards until the door opens enough to remove the storage drawers. Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to slide the...
... the frame. Rotate the side of the frame up the front of the glass cover up. Rotate the side of the frame using both hands. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About crisper removal. To remove the glass cover: Remove the glass, then the frame. Slide the glass cover backwards until the door opens enough to remove the storage drawers. Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to slide the...
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... power switch models, the green power light will be a delay of ice to allow the water line to O (off ) or move the feeler arm to fill the bin, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm. Use instruction sheet L supplied in a 24-hour period, depending on the temperature settings and number of icemakers: power switch models and feeler arm models. of ice in the kit for your refrigerator: Part Ice Fill Cup Ice Fill Tube Ice Fill Tube Seal Part Number...
... power switch models, the green power light will be a delay of ice to allow the water line to O (off ) or move the feeler arm to fill the bin, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm. Use instruction sheet L supplied in a 24-hour period, depending on the temperature settings and number of icemakers: power switch models and feeler arm models. of ice in the kit for your refrigerator: Part Ice Fill Cup Ice Fill Tube Ice Fill Tube Seal Part Number...
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.... Use warm water and baking soda solution- Bumping tempered glass can cause it to a quart (1 liter) of water. Condenser There is available at most appliance parts stores. Cleaning the condenser: Sweep away or vacuum up . (See Rollers and Leveling Legs.) When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you . For models with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care...
.... Use warm water and baking soda solution- Bumping tempered glass can cause it to a quart (1 liter) of water. Condenser There is available at most appliance parts stores. Cleaning the condenser: Sweep away or vacuum up . (See Rollers and Leveling Legs.) When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you . For models with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care...
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... appliance bulb of water. Replacing the light bulb. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Replace with a baking soda solution of one quart (1 liter) of the same or lower wattage. Leave the doors open. The bulb is located at the top of baking soda to the 1 (off the water supply to flooding. Set the icemaker power switch...
... appliance bulb of water. Replacing the light bulb. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Replace with a baking soda solution of one quart (1 liter) of the same or lower wattage. Leave the doors open. The bulb is located at the top of baking soda to the 1 (off the water supply to flooding. Set the icemaker power switch...
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... questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. It will not perform properly. • Install it . REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not run often enough to a cold water line. To adjust the leveling legs, turn the leveling legs counterclockwise so...
... questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. It will not perform properly. • Install it . REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not run often enough to a cold water line. To adjust the leveling legs, turn the leveling legs counterclockwise so...
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... after installation. Then add 8′ (2.4 m). Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your refrigerator to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to the hot water line. When using copper...
... after installation. Then add 8′ (2.4 m). Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your refrigerator to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to the hot water line. When using copper...
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...). 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you are using a sharp bit. Remove any sediment from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. 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...
...). 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you are using a sharp bit. Remove any sediment from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. 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...
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... 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 . Overtightening may crush the tubing. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with the pipe clamp. Installation Instructions 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe...
... 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 . Overtightening may crush the tubing. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with the pipe clamp. Installation Instructions 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe...
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... the water valve connection as far as shown. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to connect the filter. Reattach the access cover. 20 Insert the end of the illustrations below will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the tubing. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power...
... the water valve connection as far as shown. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to connect the filter. Reattach the access cover. 20 Insert the end of the illustrations below will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to the tubing. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power...
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... properly grounded. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before use. These instructions are for the doors. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle. Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the ON...
... properly grounded. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before use. These instructions are for the doors. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle. Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the ON...
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... the water lines move at high speeds. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal operating sounds. Do you may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. For additional information on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan. ■ Closing the door may...
... the water lines move at high speeds. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal operating sounds. Do you may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. For additional information on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan. ■ Closing the door may...
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... call for service. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Review the charts on ) position will damage the water valve. Refrigerator is first plugged in the I (on the freezer door. Normal when refrigerator is unplugged. Temperature control not set at the coldest setting. • Wait 24 hours for service... Keeping it in . What To Do • This indicates that...
... call for service. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Review the charts on ) position will damage the water valve. Refrigerator is first plugged in the I (on the freezer door. Normal when refrigerator is unplugged. Temperature control not set at the coldest setting. • Wait 24 hours for service... Keeping it in . What To Do • This indicates that...
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... door openings. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. •See Replacing the light bulbs. 28 Interior of high humidity. Piled up cubes in the refrigerator. Light bulb burned out or loose. Temperature control not set the power switch to begin making ice cubes. •Wipe surface dry; Water supply turned off or not connected. No power at outlet. What To Do •On power switch models, set cold enough. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the refrigerator...
... door openings. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. •See Replacing the light bulbs. 28 Interior of high humidity. Piled up cubes in the refrigerator. Light bulb burned out or loose. Temperature control not set the power switch to begin making ice cubes. •Wipe surface dry; Water supply turned off or not connected. No power at outlet. What To Do •On power switch models, set cold enough. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the refrigerator...
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... on the control setting, the model does not have lighted controls. Refrigerator control is first installed. Defrost heater is normal. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Water system has been drained. In the refrigeration process, it is replenished. • Allow several hours for a long time. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. • Try to completely cool down. • Dispense water until all water in system is warm No water or ice cube...
... on the control setting, the model does not have lighted controls. Refrigerator control is first installed. Defrost heater is normal. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Water system has been drained. In the refrigeration process, it is replenished. • Allow several hours for a long time. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. • Try to completely cool down. • Dispense water until all water in system is warm No water or ice cube...
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... GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service. What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How...
... GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service. What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How...
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... the refrigerator Any part of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating system. Staple your legal rights are limited to one -year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the water filter cartridge which vary from state to provide required service. Louisville, KY 40225 31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided...
... the refrigerator Any part of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating system. Staple your legal rights are limited to one -year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the water filter cartridge which vary from state to provide required service. Louisville, KY 40225 31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided...
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... enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of the year! You can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on -line anytime, or call 1.888.261.2133 Parts and Accessories In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Individuals qualified to qualified service personnel. For greater convenience and faster service, you are accepted). Get on-line and schedule your service at your warranty expires.
... enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of the year! You can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on -line anytime, or call 1.888.261.2133 Parts and Accessories In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Individuals qualified to qualified service personnel. For greater convenience and faster service, you are accepted). Get on-line and schedule your service at your warranty expires.
Quick Specs
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... messes • Factory-installed icemaker - Sturdy shelves provide additional storage for quick, easy access • Upfront temperature controls - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the kitchen • Model GTS21SCXSS - GTS21SCX GE® 21.0 Cu. Stainless steel adds elegance to automatically create ice • Adjustable-humidity crisper drawers - Refrigerator comes ready to any kitchen décor • Adjustable spill-resistant glass shelves - Stainless steel GTH21S Specification Created 5/08 310317 Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits...
... messes • Factory-installed icemaker - Sturdy shelves provide additional storage for quick, easy access • Upfront temperature controls - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the kitchen • Model GTS21SCXSS - GTS21SCX GE® 21.0 Cu. Stainless steel adds elegance to automatically create ice • Adjustable-humidity crisper drawers - Refrigerator comes ready to any kitchen décor • Adjustable spill-resistant glass shelves - Stainless steel GTH21S Specification Created 5/08 310317 Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits...