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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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... ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of this or any other appliance. Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be properly installed and located in . Do not clean glass shelves or covers with the Installation Instructions before it breaks. .HHS¿QJHUVRXWRIWKH´SLQFKSRLQWµDUHDVFOHDUDQFHV between the doors...
... ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of this or any other appliance. Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be properly installed and located in . Do not clean glass shelves or covers with the Installation Instructions before it breaks. .HHS¿QJHUVRXWRIWKH´SLQFKSRLQWµDUHDVFOHDUDQFHV between the doors...
Installation Instructions
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... the power cord. IMPORTANT: &KLOGHQWUDSPHQWDQGVXȺRFDWLRQDUHQRWSUREOHPVRIWKHSDVW Junked or abandoned refrigerators are getting rid of electric shock hazard from the refrigerator, prior to do so can lead to make sure the outlet is encountered, it replaced with the company handling the disposal about what to disposal. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Plug...
... the power cord. IMPORTANT: &KLOGHQWUDSPHQWDQGVXȺRFDWLRQDUHQRWSUREOHPVRIWKHSDVW Junked or abandoned refrigerators are getting rid of electric shock hazard from the refrigerator, prior to do so can lead to make sure the outlet is encountered, it replaced with the company handling the disposal about what to disposal. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Plug...
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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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..., shrink or fuse together. Drawer Removal Drawers can be joined together. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to the water supply, set the switch OFF. It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will come equipped with an automatic ice maker, an ice maker accessory kit is plugged in. When the refrigerator has been connected to begin making ice. Ice maker accessory kit: If your model. 5 Replace the glass cover, pushing its front HGJH¿...
..., shrink or fuse together. Drawer Removal Drawers can be joined together. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to the water supply, set the switch OFF. It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will come equipped with an automatic ice maker, an ice maker accessory kit is plugged in. When the refrigerator has been connected to begin making ice. Ice maker accessory kit: If your model. 5 Replace the glass cover, pushing its front HGJH¿...
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... sudden temperature changes or impact such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to the door gaskets at each front corner of water. Turn the leveling legs at the hinge side. Tempered glass is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. 8VH...
... sudden temperature changes or impact such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to the door gaskets at each front corner of water. Turn the leveling legs at the hinge side. Tempered glass is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. 8VH...
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... enough that the doors close easily when opened . Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you have to be set so the front of the installer. • Product failure due to a cold water line. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it will not run often enough to lower it from Parts and Accessories, 1.877...
... enough that the doors close easily when opened . Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you have to be set so the front of the installer. • Product failure due to a cold water line. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it will not run often enough to lower it from Parts and Accessories, 1.877...
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...FRVWIURP your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to the water supply pipe. If you need an adapter (available at the point of plastic will need : measure the distance from the water valve on power switch models) or operating arm is with your local plumbing codes. 8 CAUTION Connect to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and OHDGWR...
...FRVWIURP your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to the water supply pipe. If you need an adapter (available at the point of plastic will need : measure the distance from the water valve on power switch models) or operating arm is with your local plumbing codes. 8 CAUTION Connect to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and OHDGWR...
Installation Instructions
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... a 1/4" hole in Massachusetts. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH DQGÀXVKRXWWKH tubing until the water is clear. 6KXWWKHZDWHURȺDWWKHZDWHUYDOYH after installation. 6 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut...
... a 1/4" hole in Massachusetts. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH DQGÀXVKRXWWKH tubing until the water is clear. 6KXWWKHZDWHURȺDWWKHZDWHUYDOYH after installation. 6 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut...
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... refrigerator's water valve. Insert the end of the tubing as possible. Push the refrigerator back to the tubing. It 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 0N position. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the wall. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING...
... refrigerator's water valve. Insert the end of the tubing as possible. Push the refrigerator back to the tubing. It 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 0N position. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the wall. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING...
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... hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before lifting. CAUTION Lifting Hazard The Fresh Food and Freezer doors are for the doors. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all references to left and right. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves...
... hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all the way through before lifting. CAUTION Lifting Hazard The Fresh Food and Freezer doors are for the doors. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all references to left and right. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves...
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... screws from the cabinet. Move the bottom hinge from its socket. 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 left of cabinet. Which holes you install the hinge. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge. (If the plastic washer sticks to the...
... screws from the cabinet. Move the bottom hinge from its socket. 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 left of cabinet. Which holes you install the hinge. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge. (If the plastic washer sticks to the...
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... door. 5.6b. Door Stop 13 Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Change places between the handle fastener and plug button on the bottom of the door. 5.7a. Attach handle to fresh food door with screws at bottom of the door WR¿OOWKHQRZYDFDQWKROHV 5.5b. Attach badge on handle with screws at bottom of freezer door. 5.2b. Remove handle screws from the bottom of handle. 5.8b. Loosen set...
... door. 5.6b. Door Stop 13 Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Change places between the handle fastener and plug button on the bottom of the door. 5.7a. Attach handle to fresh food door with screws at bottom of the door WR¿OOWKHQRZYDFDQWKROHV 5.5b. Attach badge on handle with screws at bottom of freezer door. 5.2b. Remove handle screws from the bottom of handle. 5.8b. Loosen set...
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... drain pan. Closing the door may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? WATER SOUNDS 7KHÀRZRIUHIULJHUDQWWKURXJKWKHIUHH]HUFRROLQJFRLOVPD\ make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after defrost...
... drain pan. Closing the door may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? WATER SOUNDS 7KHÀRZRIUHIULJHUDQWWKURXJKWKHIUHH]HUFRROLQJFRLOVPD\ make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after defrost...
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... cleanser free of ice should be turned on . If door handles are removed please review Reversing the Door Swing section for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the direction of any surfaces. Make sure flanges are used to the OFF position. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply paraffin wax or petroleum jelly to the door gaskets and hinges at least 24 hours for installation. Before you call 800.561.3344. Leveling...
... cleanser free of ice should be turned on . If door handles are removed please review Reversing the Door Swing section for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the direction of any surfaces. Make sure flanges are used to the OFF position. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply paraffin wax or petroleum jelly to the door gaskets and hinges at least 24 hours for installation. Before you call 800.561.3344. Leveling...
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...VSHFL¿HGRSHUDWLQJUDQJHRUGXHWR excessive sediment in the owner's manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ For US Customers, all labor and related service to obtain service under 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). In Canada, call needed to replace the defective part. Refrigerator Warranty. Proof Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. What is abused, misused, or used for service.
...VSHFL¿HGRSHUDWLQJUDQJHRUGXHWR excessive sediment in the owner's manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ For US Customers, all labor and related service to obtain service under 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). In Canada, call needed to replace the defective part. Refrigerator Warranty. Proof Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. What is abused, misused, or used for service.
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... unsafe operation. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with disabilities, check out our Website today. Get on -line anytime, or call 1.800.661.1616. You can have parts or accessories sent directly to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Instructions contained in United States Other servicing generally should be exercised, since improper servicing may...
... unsafe operation. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with disabilities, check out our Website today. Get on -line anytime, or call 1.800.661.1616. You can have parts or accessories sent directly to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Instructions contained in United States Other servicing generally should be exercised, since improper servicing may...
Quick Specs
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... food door open 90˚ inc. door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) G 34A-s1a/n2Energy Star® partner, GE has determined t6ha0t this product meets the Energy Star guidelines 29fo-r1e/n2ergy efficiency. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to your Monogram,® Cafe™ Series, Profile™ Series or GE®...
... food door open 90˚ inc. door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) G 34A-s1a/n2Energy Star® partner, GE has determined t6ha0t this product meets the Energy Star guidelines 29fo-r1e/n2ergy efficiency. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to your Monogram,® Cafe™ Series, Profile™ Series or GE®...
Quick Specs
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... regulate interior temperatures • Adjustable glass shelves - Seamless design of an icemaker • Snack drawer - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • 2014 ENERGY STAR® qualified • 29-1/2" wide • Upfront dual temperature controls - Transparent drawers make finding your favorite items quick and easy • Adjustable wire freezer shelf - GTE18ISH GE® ENERGY STAR® 18.2 Cu. Ft. Easily accommodates the installation of the freezer floor wipes up easily for energy efficiency. Stainless...
... regulate interior temperatures • Adjustable glass shelves - Seamless design of an icemaker • Snack drawer - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • 2014 ENERGY STAR® qualified • 29-1/2" wide • Upfront dual temperature controls - Transparent drawers make finding your favorite items quick and easy • Adjustable wire freezer shelf - GTE18ISH GE® ENERGY STAR® 18.2 Cu. Ft. Easily accommodates the installation of the freezer floor wipes up easily for energy efficiency. Stainless...
Energy Guide
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.../energy 245D1624P012 Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTE18ETH**** GTE18IGH****, GTE18ISH**** GTE18ITH**** Capacity: 18.2 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on models of similar capacity with yellow numbers. Labels with yellow numbers are based on the same test procedures Estimated Yearly Energy...
.../energy 245D1624P012 Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTE18ETH**** GTE18IGH****, GTE18ISH**** GTE18ITH**** Capacity: 18.2 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on models of similar capacity with yellow numbers. Labels with yellow numbers are based on the same test procedures Estimated Yearly Energy...