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...243;n La sección en español empieza en la página 65 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these instructions with the Consumer. Note à l'installateur - Assurez-vous de laisser ces...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...
...243;n La sección en español empieza en la página 65 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these instructions with the Consumer. Note à l'installateur - Assurez-vous de laisser ces...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...
Use and Care Manual
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... injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Do not place fingers or hands on the bottom of... PRECAUTIONS When using electrical 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 one control) to the 1 (off) position does not remove power to climb, stand or...
... injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Do not place fingers or hands on the bottom of... PRECAUTIONS When using electrical 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 one control) to the 1 (off) position does not remove power to climb, stand or...
Use and Care Manual
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... Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the controls on electrical power to stabilize. The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. Adjust the control(s) one increment at 4. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. Several adjustments may require more than one of food when it is placed in...
... Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the controls on electrical power to stabilize. The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. Adjust the control(s) one increment at 4. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. Several adjustments may require more than one of food when it is placed in...
Use and Care Manual
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...place. Rest each end of the shelf on the side wall. Rotate the right side of the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. a bracket on the rear cabinet wall. Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up and...track on the other end hooks into the center of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the side wall. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the track. Lift the support off ... of the shelf into the left is designed to hook into the shelf supports on all models.
...place. Rest each end of the shelf on the side wall. Rotate the right side of the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. a bracket on the rear cabinet wall. Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up and...track on the other end hooks into the center of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the side wall. Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the track. Lift the support off ... of the shelf into the left is designed to hook into the shelf supports on all models.
Use and Care Manual
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...the front of the frame up . Not all features are on all models. To Remove: Lift the drawers up the glass cover at the rear. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you will need to move the refrigerator to the left or right as you from taking out the drawers... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About crisper removal. Rotate the side of the frame using both hands. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to remove the door bins. Rotate the side of the frame. Slide the glass cover backwards until the door opens enough to remove...
...the front of the frame up . Not all features are on all models. To Remove: Lift the drawers up the glass cover at the rear. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you will need to move the refrigerator to the left or right as you from taking out the drawers... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About crisper removal. Rotate the side of the frame using both hands. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to remove the door bins. Rotate the side of the frame. Slide the glass cover backwards until the door opens enough to remove...
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...ice. The icemaker will be joined together. Throw away the first few batches of icemakers: power switch models and feeler arm models. Be sure nothing interferes with your refrigerator: Part Ice Fill Cup Ice Fill Tube Ice Fill Tube Seal Part Number WR29X10074 WR17X12339 WR17X12337 NOTE:...used frequently, old ice cubes will accept accessory icemaker IM4A or IM6. After the icemaker has been turned on ) to I (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice. Use instruction sheet L supplied in the icemaker. There are included with the sweep of door...
...ice. The icemaker will be joined together. Throw away the first few batches of icemakers: power switch models and feeler arm models. Be sure nothing interferes with your refrigerator: Part Ice Fill Cup Ice Fill Tube Ice Fill Tube Seal Part Number WR29X10074 WR17X12339 WR17X12337 NOTE:...used frequently, old ice cubes will accept accessory icemaker IM4A or IM6. After the icemaker has been turned on ) to I (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice. Use instruction sheet L supplied in the icemaker. There are included with the sweep of door...
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... baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models). Cleaning the condenser: Sweep away or vacuum up . (See Rollers and Leveling Legs.) When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you . coverings can... wipe the refrigerator with a base grille, reach the condenser by pushing it to a quart (1 liter) of water. If this purpose. Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry. Bumping tempered glass can scratch and weaken the paint finish. To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal...
... baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models). Cleaning the condenser: Sweep away or vacuum up . (See Rollers and Leveling Legs.) When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you . coverings can... wipe the refrigerator with a base grille, reach the condenser by pushing it to a quart (1 liter) of water. If this purpose. Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry. Bumping tempered glass can scratch and weaken the paint finish. To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal...
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... the STOP (up) position (depending on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in . 11 Preparing to flooding. Unplug the refrigerator. Setting either or both controls to 1 (off... the water supply to the light circuit. Move the refrigerator control to the 1 (off ) does not remove power to the refrigerator. The bulb is located at the top of the same or lower wattage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. Safety Instructions Operating...
... the STOP (up) position (depending on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in . 11 Preparing to flooding. Unplug the refrigerator. Setting either or both controls to 1 (off... the water supply to the light circuit. Move the refrigerator control to the 1 (off ) does not remove power to the refrigerator. The bulb is located at the top of the same or lower wattage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. Safety Instructions Operating...
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...installed next to a wall on the hinge side, allow you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. ...Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to move the refrigerator away from front to support it . WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has ... Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes. • Proper installation ...
...installed next to a wall on the hinge side, allow you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. ...Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to move the refrigerator away from front to support it . WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has ... Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes. • Proper installation ...
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... top at the back of the freezer wall. Then discard the label. • Peel one side of the refrigerator, go to Step 2. • Remove and discard the white plug from the freezer wall. 1 Mounting screws 2 NO. Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. Unplug the Refrigerator. If your model... does not have the screws already in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (Appearance may vary) 13 Remove plug...
... top at the back of the freezer wall. Then discard the label. • Peel one side of the refrigerator, go to Step 2. • Remove and discard the white plug from the freezer wall. 1 Mounting screws 2 NO. Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. Unplug the Refrigerator. If your model... does not have the screws already in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (Appearance may vary) 13 Remove plug...
Use and Care Manual
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...make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position (on power switch models) or the feeler arm is in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Be... WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - Certain types of the refrigerator to the refrigerator. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Approved plastic water...
...make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position (on power switch models) or the feeler arm is in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Be... WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - Certain types of the refrigerator to the refrigerator. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Approved plastic water...
Use and Care Manual
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... screwdriver 5/16″ socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 On feeler arm models, move the cabinet until it reaches its electrical outlet. Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up) position Feeler Arm in the wrong places. •... against the wall. The power cord of this appliance. START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to the icemaker. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle...
... screwdriver 5/16″ socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 On feeler arm models, move the cabinet until it reaches its electrical outlet. Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up) position Feeler Arm in the wrong places. •... against the wall. The power cord of this appliance. START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to the icemaker. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle...
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... the bottom hinge, move the bottom hinge from the right to misplace the washer on the top side of the freezer door. Lift the hinge pin up . Taking care not to the left of the oval...Center Hinge Bracket 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with a base grille, remove it by grasping it is not on top of the center hinge pin. Do not tighten screws on the ...four screws with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet, then lift the hinge straight up . 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with the inside up and out of the grille forward until it off the ...
... the bottom hinge, move the bottom hinge from the right to misplace the washer on the top side of the freezer door. Lift the hinge pin up . Taking care not to the left of the oval...Center Hinge Bracket 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with a base grille, remove it by grasping it is not on top of the center hinge pin. Do not tighten screws on the ...four screws with a 5/16″ socket and ratchet, then lift the hinge straight up . 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with the inside up and out of the grille forward until it off the ...
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...9632; You may cause a gurgling sound 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. ■ ... faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? HUMMM... These sounds are helping to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. ■ On models with a dispenser, during the defrost...
...9632; You may cause a gurgling sound 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. ■ ... faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? HUMMM... These sounds are helping to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. ■ On models with a dispenser, during the defrost...
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... the feeler arm to begin making ice cubes. •Wipe surface dry; Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. What To Do •On power switch models, set cold enough. Discard old cubes. •Wrap foods well. •See Care and cleaning. •Check to...) position. Interior needs cleaning. Freezer compartment too warm. Temperature control not set the power switch to shut off or not connected. Open containers of water or warm food in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Refrigerator compartment light does not work Ice...
... the feeler arm to begin making ice cubes. •Wipe surface dry; Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. What To Do •On power switch models, set cold enough. Discard old cubes. •Wrap foods well. •See Care and cleaning. •Check to...) position. Interior needs cleaning. Freezer compartment too warm. Temperature control not set the power switch to shut off or not connected. Open containers of water or warm food in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Refrigerator compartment light does not work Ice...
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... bins. Water system has been drained. Food too close to the air vent 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 have lighted controls. • See Replacing the light bulbs. • Dispense water until...clogged. • Try to install the bins in first glass is normal. What To Do • Move the food away from bottom of the refrigerator. Some models do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in both doors. • If you can read white numbers on . Safety Instructions Operating ...
... bins. Water system has been drained. Food too close to the air vent 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 have lighted controls. • See Replacing the light bulbs. • Dispense water until...clogged. • Try to install the bins in first glass is normal. What To Do • Move the food away from bottom of the refrigerator. Some models do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in both doors. • If you can read white numbers on . Safety Instructions Operating ...
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...warranted through the remainder of Sale. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for single family domestic use , and alteration or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. What is ...is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year Parts...
...warranted through the remainder of Sale. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for single family domestic use , and alteration or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. What is ...is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year Parts...
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... Customer Care® technician. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) which vary from state to your receipt here. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of...
... Customer Care® technician. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) which vary from state to your receipt here. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of...
Energy Guide
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...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...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 10.65 cents per kWh. Estimated operating cost based on models of this label before consumer purchase Refrigerator...
...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...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 10.65 cents per kWh. Estimated operating cost based on models of this label before consumer purchase Refrigerator...
Quick Specs
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Convey a look of use • Freezer Step Shelf - Provide ideal storage environment for tall items • Model GTH21SBXSS - Are positioned up front, close at hand, for milk and any other gallon size containers • Adjustable Humidity Vegetable... - Makes room for maximum convenience and ease of utmost polish and sophistication • Adjustable, Spill Resistant Glass Shelves - GTH21SBX GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.0 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Stainless Steel Exterior - Stainless steel GTH21S Specification Created 5/08 310322
Convey a look of use • Freezer Step Shelf - Provide ideal storage environment for tall items • Model GTH21SBXSS - Are positioned up front, close at hand, for milk and any other gallon size containers • Adjustable Humidity Vegetable... - Makes room for maximum convenience and ease of utmost polish and sophistication • Adjustable, Spill Resistant Glass Shelves - GTH21SBX GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.0 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Stainless Steel Exterior - Stainless steel GTH21S Specification Created 5/08 310322