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... Provide easy storage environment for gallon-size containers • NeverClean™ Condenser - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GTL17JBWBS - Are positioned up front, close at hand, for ease of use • Adjustable Humidity Vegetable/Fruit Crispers - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • CleanSteel™ Exterior - Ft. Makes room for fruits and vegetables • Gallon Door Storage -
... Provide easy storage environment for gallon-size containers • NeverClean™ Condenser - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GTL17JBWBS - Are positioned up front, close at hand, for ease of use • Adjustable Humidity Vegetable/Fruit Crispers - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • CleanSteel™ Exterior - Ft. Makes room for fruits and vegetables • Gallon Door Storage -
Use and Care Manual
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... Product Registration (U.S.) . 20-22 Warranty for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty for U.S. Refr Top-Freezer igerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Shelves 5, 6 Storage Drawers 6 Temperature Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . .13-16 Water Line Installation . . . . . .10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For...
... Product Registration (U.S.) . 20-22 Warranty for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty for U.S. Refr Top-Freezer igerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Shelves 5, 6 Storage Drawers 6 Temperature Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . .13-16 Water Line Installation . . . . . .10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For...
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...(on the rear cabinet wall. About the fresh food compartment shelves. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into a track on some models) Spillproof shelves have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof shelf or two steel wire...all models. 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up at front, then off power to another place in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. After using the refrigerator, ...
...(on the rear cabinet wall. About the fresh food compartment shelves. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into a track on some models) Spillproof shelves have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof shelf or two steel wire...all models. 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up at front, then off power to another place in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. After using the refrigerator, ...
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About the storage drawers. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of the drawers should be moved to the right and take...useful location for your family's needs. 6 Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the cabinet wall. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit...
About the storage drawers. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side of the drawers should be moved to the right and take...useful location for your family's needs. 6 Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the cabinet wall. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit...
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..., move the feeler arm to the ON (down ) position Feeler arm model Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, move the feeler arm to provide...Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all features are 2 types of icemakers: Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in , push the front of...
..., move the feeler arm to the ON (down ) position Feeler arm model Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, move the feeler arm to provide...Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all features are 2 types of icemakers: Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in , push the front of...
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...condenser coils. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with a baking soda solution of one quart (1 liter) of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (...baking soda to the floor covering or refrigerator. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of the refrigerator. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the temperature control dial to break. However, in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Inside To help ...
...condenser coils. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with a baking soda solution of one quart (1 liter) of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (...baking soda to the floor covering or refrigerator. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of the refrigerator. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the temperature control dial to break. However, in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Inside To help ...
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...should be connected to a cold water line. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344... Allow the following clearances for cleaning. Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1...
...should be connected to a cold water line. REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344... Allow the following clearances for cleaning. Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1...
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...refrigerator to the tubing. • If your home. • A GE...GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator...GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the COLD WATER LINE. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator...GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. When connecting your dealer or from the wall after installation. NOTE: The only GE...refrigerator. Before purchasing, make sure the feeler arm is not warranted by the refrigerator... damage to refrigerator parts and ...
...refrigerator to the tubing. • If your home. • A GE...GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator...GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the COLD WATER LINE. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator...GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. When connecting your dealer or from the wall after installation. NOTE: The only GE...refrigerator. Before purchasing, make sure the feeler arm is not warranted by the refrigerator... damage to refrigerator parts and ...
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... Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up) position Feeler Arm in the ON (down ) position. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing as possible.... Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. Do...
... Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up) position Feeler Arm in the ON (down ) position. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing as possible.... Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. Do...
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Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for some models) 2.4...top of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal. 13 TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16...top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up . 2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from its screws. To do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator...
Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for some models) 2.4...top of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal. 13 TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16...top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up . 2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from its screws. To do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator...
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...cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it back on a non-scratching surface.... hinge spacer and washer. 3.7 Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16″ hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to free its pin... opposite side. Lift the center hinge to the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the top of the bracket. Hinge Bracket 3.4 Set the door outside-up on the hinge.) 4 REVERSING THE ...
...cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it back on a non-scratching surface.... hinge spacer and washer. 3.7 Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16″ hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to free its pin... opposite side. Lift the center hinge to the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the top of the bracket. Hinge Bracket 3.4 Set the door outside-up on the hinge.) 4 REVERSING THE ...
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..., see if package is operating. ■ You may not need adjusting. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the outlet. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. WHOOSH... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and...a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization. Package blocking air duct in freezer freezer compartment. Temperature control dial in . Refrigerator is holding door open . • Check to...
..., see if package is operating. ■ You may not need adjusting. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the outlet. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. WHOOSH... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and...a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization. Package blocking air duct in freezer freezer compartment. Temperature control dial in . Refrigerator is holding door open . • Check to...
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... does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor/taste Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are placed in .... dial not set at the coldest setting. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • This is normal. • Check...
... does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor/taste Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are placed in .... dial not set at the coldest setting. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • This is normal. • Check...
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... or Replace at Mabe's Option 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 Labour GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One ...to use , and alteration or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for any statutory warranty. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) ...
... or Replace at Mabe's Option 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 Labour GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other Brands: One ...to use , and alteration or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for any statutory warranty. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) ...
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...need should you operate your new appliance properly. The top card is a trademark of a safety modification. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. Place your confidence in GE and call us . toll-free at ge.com. Follow these three steps to 15 years old... on your appliances.* Benefits Include: • Prompt, reliable service from GE Authorized Servicers • Convenient hours designed to ensure that your product is our goal. SPP is for products installed in the U.S. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with...
...need should you operate your new appliance properly. The top card is a trademark of a safety modification. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. Place your confidence in GE and call us . toll-free at ge.com. Follow these three steps to 15 years old... on your appliances.* Benefits Include: • Prompt, reliable service from GE Authorized Servicers • Convenient hours designed to ensure that your product is our goal. SPP is for products installed in the U.S. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with...
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Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Street Address Last Name Apt. # E-mail Address* Zip City State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone _ _ Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.... offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22 For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ ...
Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Street Address Last Name Apt. # E-mail Address* Zip City State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone _ _ Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.... offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22 For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ ...
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...Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in this Limited Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser...connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. To schedule ...
...Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in this Limited Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser...connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. To schedule ...
Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door-Ice Model(s): GTL17JBW Capacity: 16.6 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $49 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 464 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity...
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door-Ice Model(s): GTL17JBW Capacity: 16.6 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $49 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 464 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity...