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... shown in .): 54-3/8 AB Front View Top View H G C D E F For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Ft. GTL17JBW GE® 16.6 Cu. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Created 6/07 310480 Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information Overall Dimensions Height...
... shown in .): 54-3/8 AB Front View Top View H G C D E F For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Ft. GTL17JBW GE® 16.6 Cu. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Created 6/07 310480 Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information Overall Dimensions Height...
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...so they don't require cleaning in normal operating environments • Deluxe Quiet Design - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GTL17JBWBS - CleanSteel™ * GTL16JBR / GTL18JBP / GTL18JCP GTS18SBP / GTS18SHP Specification Created 6/07 310480 Are positioned up front, close at hand,... spills for maximum convenience and ease of cleaning • Upfront Temperature Controls - GTL17JBW GE® 16.6 Cu. Ft. Makes room for fruits and vegetables • Gallon Door Storage - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • CleanSteel™ Exterior -
...so they don't require cleaning in normal operating environments • Deluxe Quiet Design - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GTL17JBWBS - CleanSteel™ * GTL16JBR / GTL18JBP / GTL18JCP GTS18SBP / GTS18SHP Specification Created 6/07 310480 Are positioned up front, close at hand,... spills for maximum convenience and ease of cleaning • Upfront Temperature Controls - GTL17JBW GE® 16.6 Cu. Ft. Makes room for fruits and vegetables • Gallon Door Storage - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • CleanSteel™ Exterior -
Use and Care Manual
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Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the ...(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 ...
Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the ...(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 ...
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...Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of this appliance is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a ...or damage the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. LISEZ D'ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES. RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas ...
...Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of this appliance is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a ...or damage the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. LISEZ D'ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES. RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas ...
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... not tilt when you can be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on a molded sidewall support; ge.com Turning the dial to your shelves. get cold. To remove, lift the shelf up...to 0 stops cooling in the fresh food compartment. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the left is designed to the left -hand slot. the shelf to hook into a ... the middle of the track. After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to another place in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. To replace, select desired shelf height. Lift rear...
... not tilt when you can be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on a molded sidewall support; ge.com Turning the dial to your shelves. get cold. To remove, lift the shelf up...to 0 stops cooling in the fresh food compartment. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the left is designed to the left -hand slot. the shelf to hook into a ... the middle of the track. After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to another place in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. To replace, select desired shelf height. Lift rear...
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... Full-Width Drawer with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause it rests on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice. To correct this, set the power switch to...-than-average water pressure, you take 12 to 24 hours to be joined together. ge.com Not all the way to the HIGH setting to restart the icemaker. About the... Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: 1 Remove the drawers. 2 Reach in the icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take it out. The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale, shrink or fuse together. Once the...
... Full-Width Drawer with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause it rests on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice. To correct this, set the power switch to...-than-average water pressure, you take 12 to 24 hours to be joined together. ge.com Not all the way to the HIGH setting to restart the icemaker. About the... Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: 1 Remove the drawers. 2 Reach in the icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take it out. The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale, shrink or fuse together. Once the...
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...be cleaned periodically for routine condenser cleaning in place to prevent damage. Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it to shatter. Turning the control to the 0 position does not...All types of shape. Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up dust. However, in the fresh food and freezer compartments. It is no need for efficient refrigerator operation. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can be cleaned with...
...be cleaned periodically for routine condenser cleaning in place to prevent damage. Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it to shatter. Turning the control to the 0 position does not...All types of shape. Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up dust. However, in the fresh food and freezer compartments. It is no need for efficient refrigerator operation. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can be cleaned with...
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... plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator. 9 Turn the legs counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the...(16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it will have questions, call 1.800.GE....
... plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator. 9 Turn the legs counterclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the...(16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Install it on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it will have questions, call 1.800.GE....
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...reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Then add 8′ (2.4 m). Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in many water supply kits. WHAT ... battery powered. Follow these instructions carefully to the water supply. Do not use a compression fitting. When using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing. • If your local plumbing codes. 10 Do...
...reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Then add 8′ (2.4 m). Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in many water supply kits. WHAT ... battery powered. Follow these instructions carefully to the water supply. Do not use a compression fitting. When using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing. • If your local plumbing codes. 10 Do...
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It is not permitted in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any sediment from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is fully inserted into 3 turns of... tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into the valve. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the water valve after about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow water to the cold water pipe with a wrench...
It is not permitted in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any sediment from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is fully inserted into 3 turns of... tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into the valve. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the water valve after about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow water to the cold water pipe with a wrench...
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...operating temperature of the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in the water line near the refrigerator. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. Fasten the tubing into the water ... turn on ) position. Install it in the ON (down ) position. Do not cut plastic tube to the tubing. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation automatically. You may cause leaks. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to connect the...
...operating temperature of the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in the water line near the refrigerator. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to install filter. Fasten the tubing into the water ... turn on ) position. Install it in the ON (down ) position. Do not cut plastic tube to the tubing. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation automatically. You may cause leaks. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to connect the...
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Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the right side to the left and right. These... 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up . 2.6 Transfer the 2...
Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 5/16″ hex-head socket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the right side to the left and right. These... 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up . 2.6 Transfer the 2...
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...vibration is added to see the About the automatic icemaker section. Temperature control dial in freezer freezer compartment. Refrigerator is first plugged in • Check to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Warm weather or frequent door openings. • Set the temperature control dial...food is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to maintain the correct temperatures. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows...
...vibration is added to see the About the automatic icemaker section. Temperature control dial in freezer freezer compartment. Refrigerator is first plugged in • Check to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Warm weather or frequent door openings. • Set the temperature control dial...food is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to maintain the correct temperatures. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows...
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... Level cubes by hand. Water supply turned off . Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to refrigerator. What To Do • Wait 24 hours for service... Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on but the water • Move... the feeler arm to the STOP (up cubes in refrigerator. Icemaker is on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be ...
... Level cubes by hand. Water supply turned off . Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to refrigerator. What To Do • Wait 24 hours for service... Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on but the water • Move... the feeler arm to the STOP (up cubes in refrigerator. Icemaker is on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors should be ...
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... 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 Repair or Replace at Mabe's Option GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands...
... 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 Repair or Replace at Mabe's Option GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and All Other Brands...
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BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) ✁ Cut here 21 Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 For refrigerators installed in Canada Please place in envelope and mail to : Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to : General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O.
BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) ✁ Cut here 21 Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 For refrigerators installed in Canada Please place in envelope and mail to : Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to : General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O.
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... (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For information about GEA's privacy and data usage policy, go to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22 FAILURE TO COMPLETE...
... (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For information about GEA's privacy and data usage policy, go to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 22 FAILURE TO COMPLETE...
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...to obtain service under the warranty. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating system. This warranty is not available, you may be responsible for... do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to replace the defective part. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original...
...to obtain service under the warranty. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part in the sealed refrigerating system. This warranty is not available, you may be responsible for... do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to replace the defective part. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original...
Energy Guide
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U.S. 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 ...
U.S. 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 ...