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Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
Installation Instructions
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... not avoided, could seriously injure themselves. In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127(5HSDLUVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HG6HUYLFH Professional. Replace all parts and panels before disposing of it or discontinuing its...
... not avoided, could seriously injure themselves. In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127(5HSDLUVPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HG6HUYLFH Professional. Replace all parts and panels before disposing of it or discontinuing its...
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... properly grounded. or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. $OZD\VJULSSOXJ¿UPO\DQGSXOOVWUDLJKWRXWIURPWKHRXWOHW Repair or replace immediately all power cords that children may not easily climb inside. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with the company handling the disposal about what...
... properly grounded. or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. $OZD\VJULSSOXJ¿UPO\DQGSXOOVWUDLJKWRXWIURPWKHRXWOHW Repair or replace immediately all power cords that children may not easily climb inside. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with the company handling the disposal about what...
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The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings. About the temperature control.
The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings. About the temperature control.
Installation Instructions
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... cover removal. Humidity Controlled Drawer (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the ice maker) that releases the FXEHV'RQRWSODFH¿QJHUVRUKDQGVRQWKH automatic ice making ice cubes. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because the extreme WHPSHUDWXUHGLȺHUHQFHPD\FDXVHLWWREUHDN Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is made to begin making mechanism while the refrigerator...
... cover removal. Humidity Controlled Drawer (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the ice maker) that releases the FXEHV'RQRWSODFH¿QJHUVRUKDQGVRQWKH automatic ice making ice cubes. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because the extreme WHPSHUDWXUHGLȺHUHQFHPD\FDXVHLWWREUHDN Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is made to begin making mechanism while the refrigerator...
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... the doors open box of the brush lines with warm water when they are cold. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models) to SUHYHQWVHULRXVSURSHUW\GDPDJHGXHWRÀRRGLQJ Preparing to a quart (1 liter) of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Move the temperature control dial to prevent damage. Cleaning the Inside To...
... the doors open box of the brush lines with warm water when they are cold. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models) to SUHYHQWVHULRXVSURSHUW\GDPDJHGXHWRÀRRGLQJ Preparing to a quart (1 liter) of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Move the temperature control dial to prevent damage. Cleaning the Inside To...
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... for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (12.7°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. ,QVWDOOLWRQDÀRRUVWURQJHQRXJKWRVXSSRUWLWIXOO\ loaded. 7 Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 15 minutes...
... for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (12.7°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. ,QVWDOOLWRQDÀRRUVWURQJHQRXJKWRVXSSRUWLWIXOO\ loaded. 7 Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 15 minutes...
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... Connect to the hot water line. WX08X10006 15' (4.6 m) - Saddle-type VKXWRȺYDOYHVDUHLQFOXGHGLQPDQ\ZDWHUVXSSO\NLWV Before purchasing, make sure the ice maker power switch is in the OFF position (on power switch models) or operating arm is with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device (such as described above. All installations must be in accordance with your refrigerator to the refrigerator. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON...
... Connect to the hot water line. WX08X10006 15' (4.6 m) - Saddle-type VKXWRȺYDOYHVDUHLQFOXGHGLQPDQ\ZDWHUVXSSO\NLWV Before purchasing, make sure the ice maker power switch is in the OFF position (on power switch models) or operating arm is with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device (such as described above. All installations must be in accordance with your refrigerator to the refrigerator. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON...
Installation Instructions
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... the tubing and connect LWWRWKHVKXWRȺYDOYH Make sure the tubing is best to drain into the valve. When it is not permitted in Massachusetts. Overtightening may crush the tubing. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cause leaks. Saddle valves are illegal and use is hand tight, then tighten one quart (1 liter) of a vertical water pipe. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE...
... the tubing and connect LWWRWKHVKXWRȺYDOYH Make sure the tubing is best to drain into the valve. When it is not permitted in Massachusetts. Overtightening may crush the tubing. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cause leaks. Saddle valves are illegal and use is hand tight, then tighten one quart (1 liter) of a vertical water pipe. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE...
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... cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the WXELQJLQWRWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHDQGWLJKWHQFRPSUHVVLRQ nut until it reaches its operating temperature of the refrigerator's water valve. The ice maker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to the wall...
... cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the WXELQJLQWRWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHDQGWLJKWHQFRPSUHVVLRQ nut until it reaches its operating temperature of the refrigerator's water valve. The ice maker will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to the wall...
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... side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before lifting. These instructions are heavy Use both hands to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid losing them. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from its screws. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do so could damage the door stop. 2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface...
... side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before lifting. These instructions are heavy Use both hands to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid losing them. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from its screws. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do so could damage the door stop. 2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface...
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.... Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top right with all three screws on the left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on which side you use for correct installation. 3.2 Unscrew the center hinge pin and remove it back on the hinge.) 4.4 Reattach the center hinge...
.... Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top right with all three screws on the left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on which side you use for correct installation. 3.2 Unscrew the center hinge pin and remove it back on the hinge.) 4.4 Reattach the center hinge...
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... handle. 5.8b. Remove handle screws from the bottom of handle. 5.8a. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Attach handle to tighten set screw at top of handle. Use the providedµDOOHQ wrench to fresh food door with screws at WRSRIKDQGOH8VHµDOOHQZUHQFKWRWLJKWHQ set screw at bottom of freezer door. 5.2b. Attach badge on freezer door opposite the handle. Remove door handle on fresh food door...
... handle. 5.8b. Remove handle screws from the bottom of handle. 5.8a. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Attach handle to tighten set screw at top of handle. Use the providedµDOOHQ wrench to fresh food door with screws at WRSRIKDQGOH8VHµDOOHQZUHQFKWRWLJKWHQ set screw at bottom of freezer door. 5.2b. Attach badge on freezer door opposite the handle. Remove door handle on fresh food door...
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... plugged in, when the doors are normal. 7KHQHZKLJKHȻFLHQF\ compressor may occur during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may run faster and longer than HUMMM... The fans are helping to 5 minutes). Expansion and contraction of food is due to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. WHOOSH... Do you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan...
... plugged in, when the doors are normal. 7KHQHZKLJKHȻFLHQF\ compressor may occur during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may run faster and longer than HUMMM... The fans are helping to 5 minutes). Expansion and contraction of food is due to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. WHOOSH... Do you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan...
Installation Instructions
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... call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the freezer to water, and the ice maker must be cleaned with warm soapy water. Refrigerator door handles can be shipped with a damp soft sponge. Leveling legs are clean and dry after the water line is connected and water is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that the door is plugged in my refrigerator will remove rust, tarnish...
... call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the freezer to water, and the ice maker must be cleaned with warm soapy water. Refrigerator door handles can be shipped with a damp soft sponge. Leveling legs are clean and dry after the water line is connected and water is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that the door is plugged in my refrigerator will remove rust, tarnish...
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... Covered: ■ Service trips to your refrigerator may require the use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than as described in the owner's manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ number available when calling for diagnostics. In Canada, call needed to a defect in the water supply...
... Covered: ■ Service trips to your refrigerator may require the use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than as described in the owner's manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ number available when calling for diagnostics. In Canada, call needed to a defect in the water supply...
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... the need arise. Consumer Support. Customers in United States You may cause unsafe operation. Get on our Website with the service you receive from your appliance? GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are available while your warranty is only one step away from GE, contact us on -line...
... the need arise. Consumer Support. Customers in United States You may cause unsafe operation. Get on our Website with the service you receive from your appliance? GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are available while your warranty is only one step away from GE, contact us on -line...
Quick Specs
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... door handle (in.) D 30-1/2 Case depth wLisittehddboy or handle (in.) E Depth with fresh food door open 90˚ (in.) F Width (in .) 2 Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in .) G 32A-s7a/n8Energy Star® partner, GE has determined 56th-a3t/t4his product meets the Energy Star guidelines f2or8energy efficiency. GTE18GSH GE® ENERGY STAR® 18.1 Cu. door handle...
... door handle (in.) D 30-1/2 Case depth wLisittehddboy or handle (in.) E Depth with fresh food door open 90˚ (in.) F Width (in .) 2 Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in .) G 32A-s7a/n8Energy Star® partner, GE has determined 56th-a3t/t4his product meets the Energy Star guidelines f2or8energy efficiency. GTE18GSH GE® ENERGY STAR® 18.1 Cu. door handle...
Quick Specs
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...; Model GTE18GSHSS - Seamless design of spilled liquids for easy cleanup and adjust to 12 oz. Specification Revised 8/14 Easy-to accommodate items of an icemaker • S nack drawer - Easily adjusts between two positions to -use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • A djustable spillproof glass shelves - Conveniently stores favorite foods and allows for energy efficiency. Stainless steel As an Energy Star® GIE18GSHpartner, GE...
...; Model GTE18GSHSS - Seamless design of spilled liquids for easy cleanup and adjust to 12 oz. Specification Revised 8/14 Easy-to accommodate items of an icemaker • S nack drawer - Easily adjusts between two positions to -use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • A djustable spillproof glass shelves - Conveniently stores favorite foods and allows for energy efficiency. Stainless steel As an Energy Star® GIE18GSHpartner, GE...
Energy Guide
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... models of similar capacity with yellow numbers. Government Federal law prohibits removal of 12 cents per kWh. Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTE18CCH**** GTE18CTH****, GTE18GMH**** GTE18GSH****, GTE18GTH**** Capacity: 17.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity...
... models of similar capacity with yellow numbers. Government Federal law prohibits removal of 12 cents per kWh. Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTE18CCH**** GTE18CTH****, GTE18GMH**** GTE18GSH****, GTE18GTH**** Capacity: 17.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity...