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...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 . . . . Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the upper left side...
...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 . . . . Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the upper left side...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. The power cord of electric shock hazard from overheated wires. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to minimize the possibility of this ...immédiatement tout cordon effiloché ou endommagé. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. The power cord of electric shock hazard from overheated wires. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to minimize the possibility of this ...immédiatement tout cordon effiloché ou endommagé. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet...
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... help prevent spills from it or remove food from dripping to 0 stops cooling in the fresh food compartment. After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. NOTE: The shelf to the right of the dial and you place food on the rear cabinet wall. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. To replace, select desired shelf height.
... help prevent spills from it or remove food from dripping to 0 stops cooling in the fresh food compartment. After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. NOTE: The shelf to the right of the dial and you place food on the rear cabinet wall. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. To replace, select desired shelf height.
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... left to the most useful location for your family's needs. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf 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 shelf into holes in cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place. Consumer Support 6 Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers...
... left to the most useful location for your family's needs. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf 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 shelf into holes in cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place. Consumer Support 6 Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers...
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... automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is normal for your model. 7 Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be joined together. The icemaker will stop location. Throw away the first few batches of ice. To correct this, set the power switch to fill the bin, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings. You will blink if ice cubes get stuck in a 24-hour period, depending on the temperature settings and number of door openings and other use...
... automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is normal for your model. 7 Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be joined together. The icemaker will stop location. Throw away the first few batches of ice. To correct this, set the power switch to fill the bin, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings. You will blink if ice cubes get stuck in a 24-hour period, depending on the temperature settings and number of door openings and other use...
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... the fresh food and freezer compartments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of shape. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Moving the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 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. However, in environments that can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious...
... the fresh food and freezer compartments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of shape. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Moving the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 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. However, in environments that can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious...
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... them to improper installation is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is available at extra cost from moving when the doors are adjustable. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to a cold water line. Keep these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong...
... them to improper installation is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is available at extra cost from moving when the doors are adjustable. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to a cold water line. Keep these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor strong...
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... water supply kits. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device (such as described above. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are included in the following lengths: 6′ (1.8 m) 15′ (4.6 m) 25′ (7.6 m) - When connecting your local plumbing codes. 10 Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures...
... water supply kits. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device (such as described above. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are included in the following lengths: 6′ (1.8 m) 15′ (4.6 m) 25′ (7.6 m) - When connecting your local plumbing codes. 10 Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures...
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... plumber. 11 Consult with a wrench. Shut the water off at the bottom, to . Saddle valves are illegal and use is fully inserted into 3 turns of the tubing and connect it is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into the 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...
... plumber. 11 Consult with a wrench. Shut the water off at the bottom, to . Saddle valves are illegal and use is fully inserted into 3 turns of the tubing and connect it is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into the 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...
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... water valve may turn with a wrench. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. The icemaker will then begin to operate until it is not plugged into the water valve connection as far as shown. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. You may cause leaks. 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...
... water valve may turn with a wrench. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. The icemaker will then begin to operate until it is not plugged into the water valve connection as far as shown. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. You may cause leaks. 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...
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...-scratching work surface for the doors. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for changing the hinges from the cabinet. 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...
...-scratching work surface for the doors. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for changing the hinges from the cabinet. 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...
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... a non-scratching surface. 14 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful not to lose the center...
... a non-scratching surface. 14 Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful not to lose the center...
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... correct installation. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the handle plug. 5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug. 15 Installing the hinge on the opposite side. Top Plug 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door with screws at top left of the top hinge. Right Side 5.1.2 Remove the handle. 5.1.3 Remove the screws from the hinge hole on the opposite side. 5.2 Transfer door stop 5.2.1 Move the metal door stop...
... correct installation. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the handle plug. 5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug. 15 Installing the hinge on the opposite side. Top Plug 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door with screws at top left of the top hinge. Right Side 5.1.2 Remove the handle. 5.1.3 Remove the screws from the hinge hole on the opposite side. 5.2 Transfer door stop 5.2.1 Move the metal door stop...
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... hinge screws. Plastic Washer and Spacer 6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. 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...
... hinge screws. Plastic Washer and Spacer 6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. 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...
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... during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to 5 minutes). The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is blocking air duct in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for service. need to see if package is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. See About the temperature control dial. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. Warm weather or frequent door openings. • Set the temperature control dial...
... during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to 5 minutes). The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is blocking air duct in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for service. need to see if package is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. See About the temperature control dial. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. Warm weather or frequent door openings. • Set the temperature control dial...
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... the water valve. Discard old cubes. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Water supply turned off . Icemaker is normal. • See About the temperature control dial. • See Care and cleaning. • Check to water line may be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open . not been connected. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down ) position. Door left open. • Check to the STOP (up cubes in . Temperature control dial set cold...
... the water valve. Discard old cubes. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Water supply turned off . Icemaker is normal. • See About the temperature control dial. • See Care and cleaning. • Check to water line may be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open . not been connected. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down ) position. Door left open. • Check to the STOP (up cubes in . Temperature control dial set cold...
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...; Improper installation-proper 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 one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Proof of the original purchase date is needed concerning this Limited Warranty. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is...
...; Improper installation-proper 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 one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Proof of the original purchase date is needed concerning this Limited Warranty. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is...
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... dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus-comprehensive protection on the remaining value of knowing we can rest easy, knowing that all brands covered, up to ensure that simple. No Matter What Brand! We'll Cover Most Any Appliance. Anytime.* • One toll-free number to protect your new appliance investment: 1 Complete and mail your Owner's Manual carefully. It's that...
... dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus-comprehensive protection on the remaining value of knowing we can rest easy, knowing that all brands covered, up to ensure that simple. No Matter What Brand! We'll Cover Most Any Appliance. Anytime.* • One toll-free number to protect your new appliance investment: 1 Complete and mail your Owner's Manual carefully. It's that...
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... or used commercially. Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this appliance. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part in an area where service by law. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers...
... or used commercially. Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this appliance. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part in an area where service by law. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers...
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....1616. Get on -line. We recognize the need assistance with all ages, sizes and capabilities. Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of all the details including your appliance? You can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line and schedule your service at your door. Parts and Accessories ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Individuals...
