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...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 Install the Refrigerator 12 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .21... La sección en español empieza en la página 65 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these instructions with the Consumer. Conservez ces instructions pour référence future. ...
...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 Install the Refrigerator 12 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .21... La sección en español empieza en la página 65 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these instructions with the Consumer. Conservez ces instructions pour référence future. ...
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... appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls (some models only have thawed completely. 2 Be careful closing doors when children are necessarily small.... clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in the freezer compartment when...
... appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls (some models only have thawed completely. 2 Be careful closing doors when children are necessarily small.... clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in the freezer compartment when...
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... electrical power to 1 stops cooling in the refrigerator. 5 Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the control(s) at 4. The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the...
... electrical power to 1 stops cooling in the refrigerator. 5 Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the control(s) at 4. The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the...
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... up To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the front. the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left-hand slot. Insert the right end of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the rear cabinet wall. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves...end of the shelf on the side wall. Not all models. a bracket on the other end hooks into place. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf supports. 6 Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf supports on...
... up To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the front. the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left-hand slot. Insert the right end of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the rear cabinet wall. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves...end of the shelf on the side wall. Not all models. a bracket on the other end hooks into place. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf supports. 6 Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf supports on...
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... to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position, and lift out. 7 GEAppliances.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper Slide the control all models. Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to the most fruits. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About...
... to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position, and lift out. 7 GEAppliances.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper Slide the control all models. Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to the most fruits. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About...
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...cover. Remove the frame. 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About crisper removal. Not all features are on all models. Removing the frame To remove the frame: Lift up the front of the frame up . Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom...the door bins. To Remove: Lift the drawers up the glass cover at the rear. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the front edge comes out of the glass cover up . Rotate the side of the frame using...
...cover. Remove the frame. 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About crisper removal. Not all features are on all models. Removing the frame To remove the frame: Lift up the front of the frame up . Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom...the door bins. To Remove: Lift the drawers up the glass cover at the rear. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the front edge comes out of the glass cover up . Rotate the side of the frame using...
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...about 45 minutes before the water connection is available at extra cost. There are two types of the feeler arm. If the refrigerator is normal for your model. Be sure nothing interferes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is made to the icemaker, set the power switch... the icemaker fills with your refrigerator did not already come on the temperature settings and number of icemakers: Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in the kit for assembly inside freezer compartment. Check the back of...
...about 45 minutes before the water connection is available at extra cost. There are two types of the feeler arm. If the refrigerator is normal for your model. Be sure nothing interferes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is made to the icemaker, set the power switch... the icemaker fills with your refrigerator did not already come on the temperature settings and number of icemakers: Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in the kit for assembly inside freezer compartment. Check the back of...
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.... Then push the bottom of water. For best results, use appliance wax or polish on some models). This both cleans and neutralizes odors. To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on the ...in a side direction may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned with any plastic refrigerator parts in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim....
.... Then push the bottom of water. For best results, use appliance wax or polish on some models). This both cleans and neutralizes odors. To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on the ...in a side direction may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned with any plastic refrigerator parts in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim....
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... icemaker power switch to the O (off the water supply to the light circuit. The bulb is located at the top of water. Preparing to prevent damage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in place to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in an...If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on model) and shut off ) position or move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position (depending on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to one tablespoon (15 ml) of the same or lower ...
... icemaker power switch to the O (off the water supply to the light circuit. The bulb is located at the top of water. Preparing to prevent damage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in place to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in an...If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on model) and shut off ) position or move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position (depending on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to one tablespoon (15 ml) of the same or lower ...
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...electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is available at extra cost from front to turn the two front... for proper door-closing. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it . Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to Installer - Keep these instructions... to Consumer - Clockwise to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is to be sure to back.
...electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is available at extra cost from front to turn the two front... for proper door-closing. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it . Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to Installer - Keep these instructions... to Consumer - Clockwise to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is to be sure to back.
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... the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator. Firmly press on the inlet to secure it off ) position until the refrigerator is connected to the ...(13mm) out from its electrical outlet. If your model does not have the screws already in the upper right hand corner and peel it to the refrigerator. 4 SET POWER SWITCH TO O (off ). Remove...to the back of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator from the freezer wall. 1 Mounting screws 2 NO. Unplug the Refrigerator. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Pliers PARTS INCLUDED...
... the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator. Firmly press on the inlet to secure it off ) position until the refrigerator is connected to the ...(13mm) out from its electrical outlet. If your model does not have the screws already in the upper right hand corner and peel it to the refrigerator. 4 SET POWER SWITCH TO O (off ). Remove...to the back of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator from the freezer wall. 1 Mounting screws 2 NO. Unplug the Refrigerator. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Pliers PARTS INCLUDED...
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... THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need . Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 ...and WX08X10025). To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position (on feeler arm models). Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in the following ...
... THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need . Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 ...and WX08X10025). To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position (on feeler arm models). Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in the following ...
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... side to the left and right. On feeler arm models, move the cabinet until it reaches its electrical outlet. The icemaker will then begin operation automatically. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. Unplug the refrigerator from its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) ... 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver 5/16″ socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT...
... side to the left and right. On feeler arm models, move the cabinet until it reaches its electrical outlet. The icemaker will then begin operation automatically. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. Unplug the refrigerator from its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) ... 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver 5/16″ socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT...
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... tilt the door away from the bottom hinge. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up . 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with screws at this time. Top Hinge Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the right to misplace the washer on hinge side at... LEFT For models with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet. Lift the door straight up and out of the center hinge pin. Lift the hinge pin up to the bottom of the grille goes into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on the top side of the freezer door. Then...
... tilt the door away from the bottom hinge. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up . 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with screws at this time. Top Hinge Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the right to misplace the washer on hinge side at... LEFT For models with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet. Lift the door straight up and out of the center hinge pin. Lift the hinge pin up to the bottom of the grille goes into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on the top side of the freezer door. Then...
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...whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. ■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is released. ■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water ...the water lines move at high speeds. For additional information on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with a dispenser, during and after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan. ■ Closing...
...whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. ■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is released. ■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water ...the water lines move at high speeds. For additional information on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with a dispenser, during and after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan. ■ Closing...
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...refrigerator. Interior needs cleaning. Light bulb burned out or loose. On feeler arm models...refrigerator may return with strong odors should be removed from the refrigerator...refrigerator needs cleaning. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Ice cubes stuck in the refrigerator; Troubleshooting Tips Problem Automatic icemaker (on some models...) does not work Ice cubes have odor/taste Slow ice cube freezing Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Refrigerator...to refrigerator....the refrigerator to ...
...refrigerator. Interior needs cleaning. Light bulb burned out or loose. On feeler arm models...refrigerator may return with strong odors should be removed from the refrigerator...refrigerator needs cleaning. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Ice cubes stuck in the refrigerator; Troubleshooting Tips Problem Automatic icemaker (on some models...) does not work Ice cubes have odor/taste Slow ice cube freezing Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Refrigerator...to refrigerator....the refrigerator to ...
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... first installed. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Some models do not have lighted controls. • See Replacing the light bulbs. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. •.... • Allow several hours for replenished supply to a warmer temperature setting one increment at the back of refrigerator Food freezing in the refrigerator Orange glow in the freezer Door bins do not fit in the door Controls do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in...
... first installed. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Some models do not have lighted controls. • See Replacing the light bulbs. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. •.... • Allow several hours for replenished supply to a warmer temperature setting one increment at the back of refrigerator Food freezing in the refrigerator Orange glow in the freezer Door bins do not fit in the door Controls do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in...
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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 service calls related to product installation and/or teaching how to obtain service under the warranty. 30 What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant...must be reported within Canada. Neither Mabe nor the Dealer is liable for service. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for any statutory warranty. Service during this warranty period must present the original Bill of ...
...GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for service calls related to product installation and/or teaching how to obtain service under the warranty. 30 What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant...must be reported within Canada. Neither Mabe nor the Dealer is liable for service. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for any statutory warranty. Service during this warranty period must present the original Bill of ...
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...purpose, are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your home. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may ...Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to replace the defective part. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty...
...purpose, are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your home. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may ...Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to replace the defective part. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty...
Energy Guide
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... on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost,top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Freezer · Automatic Defrost · Top-Mounted Freezer · Without Through-the-Door Ice Model(s): GTH21KBX GTH21SBX GTH21KCX GTH21SCX GTL21KBX GTL21KCX Capacity: 21.0 Cubic... Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $44 $44 $56 Cost Range of Similar Models 415 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use Cost range based only on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase Refrigerator...
... on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost,top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Freezer · Automatic Defrost · Top-Mounted Freezer · Without Through-the-Door Ice Model(s): GTH21KBX GTH21SBX GTH21KCX GTH21SCX GTL21KBX GTL21KCX Capacity: 21.0 Cubic... Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $44 $44 $56 Cost Range of Similar Models 415 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use Cost range based only on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase Refrigerator...