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.... Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be SHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HGLQGLYLGXDO...;SLQFKSRLQWµDUHDVFOHDUDQFHV and located in this Owner's Manual. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR &KLOGHQWUDSPHQWDQGVXȺRFDWLRQDUHQRWSUREOHPVRI the past. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use this or any...
.... Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be SHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOL¿HGLQGLYLGXDO...;SLQFKSRLQWµDUHDVFOHDUDQFHV and located in this Owner's Manual. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR &KLOGHQWUDSPHQWDQGVXȺRFDWLRQDUHQRWSUREOHPVRI the past. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use this or any...
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...best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage, wattage and frequency that match the rating plate. The refrigerator should always be ON during high rate periods and OFF during low 1XFOHXVVROGVHSDUDWHO\ RU6PDUW0HWHU7KLV feature can cause changes...RIWKHFRUGEHDPSHUHVPLQLPXP DQGYROWV READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of the refrigerator. or normal rate periods. GEAppliances.com HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 'RQRWXQGHUDQ\FLUFXPVWDQFHVFXWRUUHPRYHWKHWKLUGJURXQG SURQJ...
...best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage, wattage and frequency that match the rating plate. The refrigerator should always be ON during high rate periods and OFF during low 1XFOHXVVROGVHSDUDWHO\ RU6PDUW0HWHU7KLV feature can cause changes...RIWKHFRUGEHDPSHUHVPLQLPXP DQGYROWV READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of the refrigerator. or normal rate periods. GEAppliances.com HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 'RQRWXQGHUDQ\FLUFXPVWDQFHVFXWRUUHPRYHWKHWKLUGJURXQG SURQJ...
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.... Warmest setting Shelf supports at various levels allow you place food on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop before coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests... to another place in the cabinet wall. OFF OFF About the temperature control dial. Temperature Control Dial RQVRPHPRGHOV The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from holes in the fresh food compartment. These shelves can be moved to free its right ends from warmest to the...
.... Warmest setting Shelf supports at various levels allow you place food on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop before coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests... to another place in the cabinet wall. OFF OFF About the temperature control dial. Temperature Control Dial RQVRPHPRGHOV The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from holes in the fresh food compartment. These shelves can be moved to free its right ends from warmest to the...
Use and Care Manual
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...for several cubes to begin making ice cubes. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with the sweep of door openings. A newly-installed refrigerator may accumulate in , push the front of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. Snacks Drawer The... Not all models. in the XS SRVLWLRQ ONGRZQ SRVLWLRQ Once the icemaker starts to provide lower humidity levels recommended for your refrigerator did not already come . Slide the control all features are on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the drawers should...
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Use and Care Manual
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...or mild liquid dish detergent. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can ...can cause it with embossed surfaces. Sweep away or vacuum up dust. Dry and polish with a damp soft sponge. Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to Move Secure all loose items such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small...
...or mild liquid dish detergent. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can ...can cause it with embossed surfaces. Sweep away or vacuum up dust. Dry and polish with a damp soft sponge. Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to Move Secure all loose items such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small...
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...temperatures. ,QVWDOOLWRQDÀRRUVWURQJHQRXJKWRVXSSRUWLWIXOO\ loaded. 7 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or ...Visit our Website at www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. Installation of the refrigerator. Keep these instructions completely and carefully...
...temperatures. ,QVWDOOLWRQDÀRRUVWURQJHQRXJKWRVXSSRUWLWIXOO\ loaded. 7 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or ...Visit our Website at www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. Installation of the refrigerator. Keep these instructions completely and carefully...
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...WXELQJDERXW' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to the refrigerator. If using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator 7XELQJNLWWKHQHFHVVDU\¿WWLQJVDUHSUHDVVHPEOHG to the tubing. ,I\RXUH[LVWLQJFRSSHUZDWHUOLQHKDVDÀ... manufacturer's recommendations. All installations must be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths: 6' P 15' P 25' P Be sure that supplied in a manner ...
...WXELQJDERXW' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to the refrigerator. If using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator 7XELQJNLWWKHQHFHVVDU\¿WWLQJVDUHSUHDVVHPEOHG to the tubing. ,I\RXUH[LVWLQJFRSSHUZDWHUOLQHKDVDÀ... manufacturer's recommendations. All installations must be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths: 6' P 15' P 25' P Be sure that supplied in a manner ...
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... may crush the tubing. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cause leaks. Consult with your licensed plumber. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of water. 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for the valve that is hand... (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR 7XUQRQWKHQHDUHVWIDXFHWFRXQWHUFORFNZLVH ORQJ enough to . Consult with your licensed plumber. 6 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 7XUQWKHPDLQZDWHU...
... may crush the tubing. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cause leaks. Consult with your licensed plumber. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of water. 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for the valve that is hand... (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR 7XUQRQWKHQHDUHVWIDXFHWFRXQWHUFORFNZLVH ORQJ enough to . Consult with your licensed plumber. 6 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 7XUQWKHPDLQZDWHU...
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... Feeler Arm in the STOPXS SRVLWLRQ Feeler Arm in a vertical position. Install it does not vibrate against the wall. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the 0N position. Overtightening may need an additional tube WRFRQQHFWWKH¿OWHU'R...arm model NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn with a wrench. You may cause leaks. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation automatically. 3ODFHWKHFRPSUHVVLRQQXWDQGIHUUXOHVOHHYH RQWR the end of the...
... Feeler Arm in the STOPXS SRVLWLRQ Feeler Arm in a vertical position. Install it does not vibrate against the wall. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the 0N position. Overtightening may need an additional tube WRFRQQHFWWKH¿OWHU'R...arm model NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn with a wrench. You may cause leaks. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation automatically. 3ODFHWKHFRPSUHVVLRQQXWDQGIHUUXOHVOHHYH RQWR the end of the...
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... away from the FDELQHW/LIWLWRȺWKHFHQWHUKLQJHSLQ Putty knife or thinblade screwdriver 5/16" open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its screws.
... away from the FDELQHW/LIWLWRȺWKHFHQWHUKLQJHSLQ Putty knife or thinblade screwdriver 5/16" open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its screws.
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... to connect ACM to NucleusTM energy manager or Smart Meter 3 PLACE ACM NOTE: The ACM can also be placed on top, back, or side of refrigerator. ACM can be LQVWDOOHGZLWKRXWGLUHFWFRQWDFWZLWKUHIULJHUDWRUIRUH[DPSOHLQDGMRLQLQJFDELQHWV See ACM manual for further ACM installation details. 15 Installation Instructions...
... to connect ACM to NucleusTM energy manager or Smart Meter 3 PLACE ACM NOTE: The ACM can also be placed on top, back, or side of refrigerator. ACM can be LQVWDOOHGZLWKRXWGLUHFWFRQWDFWZLWKUHIULJHUDWRUIRUH[DPSOHLQDGMRLQLQJFDELQHWV See ACM manual for further ACM installation details. 15 Installation Instructions...
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...132; Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker section. Door left open . your old refrigerator and you may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. 7KLVKDSSHQVZKHQWKHUHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVW plugged in freezer compartment...FLHQF\ compressor may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is • See About Energy Smart™ Models altering refrigerator performance Before you hear what I hear? Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Temperature control dial in defrost cycle. • Wait ...
...132; Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker section. Door left open . your old refrigerator and you may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. 7KLVKDSSHQVZKHQWKHUHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVW plugged in freezer compartment...FLHQF\ compressor may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is • See About Energy Smart™ Models altering refrigerator performance Before you hear what I hear? Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Temperature control dial in defrost cycle. • Wait ...
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... Grille and condenser need cleaning. Too frequent or too long door openings. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for service... refrigerator to water line may be tightly wrapped. .HHSDQRSHQER[RIEDNLQJVRGDLQWKHUHIULJHUDWRU replace every three months. •... coldest setting. Door left open. What To Do • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles RQDQGRȹIUHTXHQWO\ (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. Icemaker is normal) Automatic icemaker does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too...
... Grille and condenser need cleaning. Too frequent or too long door openings. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for service... refrigerator to water line may be tightly wrapped. .HHSDQRSHQER[RIEDNLQJVRGDLQWKHUHIULJHUDWRU replace every three months. •... coldest setting. Door left open. What To Do • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles RQDQGRȹIUHTXHQWO\ (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be clogged. Icemaker is normal) Automatic icemaker does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too...
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... authorized Customer Care® technician. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water )URPWKHRULJLQDO ¿OWHUFDUWULGJH purchase date of the refrigerator GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years *(3UR¿OHPRGHOVRQO\ From the... date of the original purchase Any part of the sealed refrigerating system WKHFRPSUHVVRUFRQGHQVHUHYDSRUDWRU and all connecting tubing) which...
... authorized Customer Care® technician. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water )URPWKHRULJLQDO ¿OWHUFDUWULGJH purchase date of the refrigerator GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years *(3UR¿OHPRGHOVRQO\ From the... date of the original purchase Any part of the sealed refrigerating system WKHFRPSUHVVRUFRQGHQVHUHYDSRUDWRU and all connecting tubing) which...
Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH17DBD****, GTH17GBE****, GTK17GBE**** Capacity: 16.5 Cubic Feet Estimated ...
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH17DBD****, GTH17GBE****, GTK17GBE**** Capacity: 16.5 Cubic Feet Estimated ...
Quick Specs
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... (in.) G 28 310408 Width with door open 90˚ with door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) H 30-1/2 GTK17GBE GE® ENERGY STAR® 16.5 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to your Monogram,®...
... (in.) G 28 310408 Width with door open 90˚ with door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) H 30-1/2 GTK17GBE GE® ENERGY STAR® 16.5 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to your Monogram,®...
Quick Specs
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Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • CleanSteel™ exterior - Easy-to contain spills for quick cleanup • Gallon door storage - Provides additional storage for energy efficiency. CleanSteel™ * As an Energy Star® partner, GE has ...determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for frozen foods • Never Clean condenser - The look of the freezer floor wipes up easily for easy cleaning • Upfront temperature controls - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTK17GBEBS...
Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • CleanSteel™ exterior - Easy-to contain spills for quick cleanup • Gallon door storage - Provides additional storage for energy efficiency. CleanSteel™ * As an Energy Star® partner, GE has ...determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for frozen foods • Never Clean condenser - The look of the freezer floor wipes up easily for easy cleaning • Upfront temperature controls - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTK17GBEBS...