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... of the icemaker. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Skin may not easily climb inside. 2 Be careful closing doors when children...
... of the icemaker. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Skin may not easily climb inside. 2 Be careful closing doors when children...
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.... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use a cord that matches the rating plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.com WARNING! The power cord of this appliance. Never unplug your refrigerator by a qualified...
.... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use a cord that matches the rating plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.com WARNING! The power cord of this appliance. Never unplug your refrigerator by a qualified...
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... the storage drawers. At first, set the dial at front, then off power to dial if necessary. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the temperature control dial. Turning the dial to the right and take it . get cold. To replace, select desired shelf height. About the fresh food compartment shelves. a bracket on it or remove food from it out. 2 Lift left to custom-space your needs. When placed...
... the storage drawers. At first, set the dial at front, then off power to dial if necessary. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the temperature control dial. Turning the dial to the right and take it . get cold. To replace, select desired shelf height. About the fresh food compartment shelves. a bracket on it or remove food from it out. 2 Lift left to custom-space your needs. When placed...
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... drawer and cover removal. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be moved to the ON (down ) position Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. Tilt it and take it rests on all models. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with lower-than-average water pressure, you take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch of ice to allow the water line to begin making ice...
... drawer and cover removal. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be moved to the ON (down ) position Automatic Icemaker (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. Tilt it and take it rests on all models. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with lower-than-average water pressure, you take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch of ice to allow the water line to begin making ice...
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... bulb when cool and replace it to the floor covering or refrigerator. If the temperature can erode the paint. Condenser There is not practical, wring excess moisture out of water. However, in environments that can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models). Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to break. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care...
... bulb when cool and replace it to the floor covering or refrigerator. If the temperature can erode the paint. Condenser There is not practical, wring excess moisture out of water. However, in environments that can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models). Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to break. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care...
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... these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (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 . CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections...
... these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (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 . CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections...
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...) to allow the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. WX08X10015 - When connecting your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is battery powered. If you use your refrigerator to the refrigerator. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with local plumbing code requirements. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. Saddle-type shutoff valves are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015...
...) to allow the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. WX08X10015 - When connecting your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is battery powered. If you use your refrigerator to the refrigerator. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with local plumbing code requirements. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. Saddle-type shutoff valves are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015...
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... to connect into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until the sealing washer begins to move out from the water pipe. Consult with a wrench. For plastic tubing from drilling the hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on...
... to connect into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until the sealing washer begins to move out from the water pipe. Consult with a wrench. For plastic tubing from drilling the hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on...
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...; Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in the water line near the refrigerator. Install it in the ON (down ) position. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to the tubing. Remove the access cover. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT...
...; Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in the water line near the refrigerator. Install it in the ON (down ) position. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will then begin to the tubing. Remove the access cover. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT...
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... so could damage the door stop. 2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all references to left and right. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking...
... so could damage the door stop. 2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all references to left and right. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking...
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... the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the bracket. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the cabinet. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7 Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16...
... the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the bracket. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the cabinet. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7 Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16...
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... DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.1.4 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left . Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at the top and under the edge, and remove the screw underneath. Do not tighten screws on the opposite side. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the handle plug. 5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug...
... DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.1.4 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left . Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at the top and under the edge, and remove the screw underneath. Do not tighten screws on the opposite side. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the handle plug. 5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug...
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... the left side. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop as shown when mounted on the hinge pin. Hinge Bracket...
... the left side. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop as shown when mounted on the hinge pin. Hinge Bracket...
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.... Temperature control dial not set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. See About the temperature control dial. WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of cooling coils during the defrost cycle as ice melts from older refrigerators. compartment. 15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is blocking air duct in , when the doors are normal. ■ The new high efficiency compressor...
.... Temperature control dial not set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. See About the temperature control dial. WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of cooling coils during the defrost cycle as ice melts from older refrigerators. compartment. 15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is blocking air duct in , when the doors are normal. ■ The new high efficiency compressor...
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Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Hot weather or frequent door openings. Too frequent or too long door openings. Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to ice cubes. Door left open. • Check to the STOP (up cubes in . Discard old cubes. Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Icemaker is on but the...
Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Hot weather or frequent door openings. Too frequent or too long door openings. Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to ice cubes. Door left open. • Check to the STOP (up cubes in . Discard old cubes. Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Icemaker is on but the...
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... air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of merchantability or fitness for service calls related to product installation and/or teaching how to be free of defects in the owner's manual, proper setting of product as listed in material and workmanship. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: • Owner is needed...
... air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of merchantability or fitness for service calls related to product installation and/or teaching how to be free of defects in the owner's manual, proper setting of product as listed in material and workmanship. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: • Owner is needed...
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...;-comprehensive protection on the next page to have you operate your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. The top card is for products installed in the U.S. It contains information you will help you as a customer! Model Number Serial Number Important: If you require service. SPP is 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737). 3 Read your confidence in GE and call us . Place your Owner's Manual carefully.
...;-comprehensive protection on the next page to have you operate your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. The top card is for products installed in the U.S. It contains information you will help you as a customer! Model Number Serial Number Important: If you require service. SPP is 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737). 3 Read your confidence in GE and call us . Place your Owner's Manual carefully.
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...-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other rights which fails due to provide required service. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is located in the water supply. ■ Replacement of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in this Limited Warranty. If the product is product repair as...
...-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other rights which fails due to provide required service. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is located in the water supply. ■ Replacement of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in this Limited Warranty. If the product is product repair as...
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... need assistance with disabilities, check out our Website today. For details of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For the hearing impaired, please call 1.800.561.3344 Real Life Design Studio In the U.S.: ge.com GE supports the Universal Design concept-products, services and environments that are available while your warranty expires. You can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts...
... need assistance with disabilities, check out our Website today. For details of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For the hearing impaired, please call 1.800.561.3344 Real Life Design Studio In the U.S.: ge.com GE supports the Universal Design concept-products, services and environments that are available while your warranty expires. You can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts...
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... Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Easy-to handle a variety of foods • NeverClean™ condenser - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to -use control simplifies temperature setting • Recessed handles - Bisque GTR15/17/18BBR GTR18ABR * Specification Revised 2/11 310470 White • Model GTR16BBSCC - Milk and larger items are easily accommodated in the kitchen • Model GTR16BBSWW - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the door • Crisper drawers - Ft.
... Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Easy-to handle a variety of foods • NeverClean™ condenser - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to -use control simplifies temperature setting • Recessed handles - Bisque GTR15/17/18BBR GTR18ABR * Specification Revised 2/11 310470 White • Model GTR16BBSCC - Milk and larger items are easily accommodated in the kitchen • Model GTR16BBSWW - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the door • Crisper drawers - Ft.
