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... future. Note au consommateur - Note to Installer - Nota al instalador - Refr Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 9 Controls 5 Crispers and... with the Consumer. Be sure to Install the Refrigerator 12 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .21-25 Water Line Installation 17-21 Troubleshooting Tips 26-29 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Consumer... Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on the gray label on the left side, near the top of the refrigerator compartment. Assurez...
... future. Note au consommateur - Note to Installer - Nota al instalador - Refr Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 9 Controls 5 Crispers and... with the Consumer. Be sure to Install the Refrigerator 12 Reversing the Door Swing . . . .21-25 Water Line Installation 17-21 Troubleshooting Tips 26-29 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Consumer... Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on the gray label on the left side, near the top of the refrigerator compartment. Assurez...
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...Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in. ■ Keep fingers out of the icemaker. ...followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls (some models only have thawed completely. 2 Skin may... liquids in the refrigerator. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves...
...Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. ■ Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in. ■ Keep fingers out of the icemaker. ...followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls (some models only have thawed completely. 2 Skin may... liquids in the refrigerator. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves...
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The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. Control settings will vary based on your refrigerator will look like one of food when it is placed in the refrigerator. 5 Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set ...stabilize. Several adjustments may require more than one increment at 4. Adjust the control(s) one adjustment. Setting the refrigerator control to 1 stops cooling in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of the following: GEAppliances.com 4 4 4 Control Settings ...
The freezer control (on some models) has no effect on the refrigerator. Control settings will vary based on your refrigerator will look like one of food when it is placed in the refrigerator. 5 Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set ...stabilize. Several adjustments may require more than one increment at 4. Adjust the control(s) one adjustment. Setting the refrigerator control to 1 stops cooling in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of the following: GEAppliances.com 4 4 4 Control Settings ...
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...Lift up at the back of the shelf rests on the track. a bracket on all models. To remove: Tilt the shelf up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the other end hooks into the right-hand slot; To replace: Holding... shelf supports. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in a slot on a molded side-wall support; Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the front. Lift the support off and out of the shelf supports. 6 the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the...
...Lift up at the back of the shelf rests on the track. a bracket on all models. To remove: Tilt the shelf up and out Refrigerator Compartment Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the other end hooks into the right-hand slot; To replace: Holding... shelf supports. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in a slot on a molded side-wall support; Tilt up To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the front. Lift the support off and out of the shelf supports. 6 the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the...
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... or under the drawers should be moved to provide high humidity recommended for your family's needs. GEAppliances.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper Slide the control all models. Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position, and lift...
... or under the drawers should be moved to provide high humidity recommended for your family's needs. GEAppliances.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper Slide the control all models. Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position, and lift...
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If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to slide the drawers out. Remove the frame. 8 Push up slightly while pulling them past the stop location. Slide the frame forward. If ... shelf before attempting to remove the door bins. Rotate the side of the frame. 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, first try to remove the storage drawers. Not all features...
If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to slide the drawers out. Remove the frame. 8 Push up slightly while pulling them past the stop location. Slide the frame forward. If ... shelf before attempting to remove the door bins. Rotate the side of the frame. 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, first try to remove the storage drawers. Not all features...
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... Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in a 24-hour period, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice in (up ) position. A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when ... the icemaker starts to make ice, it cools to the level of the refrigerator for assembly inside freezer compartment. Be sure nothing interferes with your refrigerator did not already come on some models) The icemaker will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the kit for ...
... Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm Power switch model Feeler Arm in the STOP Feeler Arm in a 24-hour period, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice in (up ) position. A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when ... the icemaker starts to make ice, it cools to the level of the refrigerator for assembly inside freezer compartment. Be sure nothing interferes with your refrigerator did not already come on some models) The icemaker will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the kit for ...
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... Legs.) When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you . Keep the outside clean. about 6″ from each of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Do not clean with... or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) can erode the paint. Handle glass shelves carefully. For ...the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on the stainless steel. For models without a base grille, reach...
... Legs.) When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you . Keep the outside clean. about 6″ from each of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Do not clean with... or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) can erode the paint. Handle glass shelves carefully. For ...the base grille: Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on the stainless steel. For models without a base grille, reach...
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...bulb may be hot. Unplug the refrigerator. The bulb is located at the top of water. Leave the doors open. Plug the refrigerator back in. 11 If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on model) and shut off ) does not... remove power to the refrigerator. Setting either or both...
...bulb may be hot. Unplug the refrigerator. The bulb is located at the top of water. Leave the doors open. Plug the refrigerator back in. 11 If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on model) and shut off ) does not... remove power to the refrigerator. Setting either or both...
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... clearance. It will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at extra cost from front to a cold water line. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to move the refrigerator away from the wall, be level from your ...electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is the responsibility of the refrigerator and counterclockwise to support it fully loaded. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes. • Proper installation is to be installed next...
... clearance. It will have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at extra cost from front to a cold water line. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to move the refrigerator away from the wall, be level from your ...electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is the responsibility of the refrigerator and counterclockwise to support it fully loaded. Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes. • Proper installation is to be installed next...
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... Go to the back of the refrigerator, go to O (off). Then discard the label. • Peel one side of the freezer wall. Leave the power switch in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (...Appearance may vary) 13 Remove the plug buttons and insert the two Phillips head screws. Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. • CAUTION - If your model... tube into the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator. Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. Unplug the...
... Go to the back of the refrigerator, go to O (off). Then discard the label. • Peel one side of the freezer wall. Leave the power switch in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (...Appearance may vary) 13 Remove the plug buttons and insert the two Phillips head screws. Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. • CAUTION - If your model... tube into the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator. Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. Unplug the...
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... (water banging in the pipes) in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). This water line installation is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from the water valve on feeler arm models). WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper...
... (water banging in the pipes) in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). This water line installation is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from the water valve on feeler arm models). WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper...
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...prong wall receptacle is encountered, it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. These instructions are for the doors. START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to the wall. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver... tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that ...
...prong wall receptacle is encountered, it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. These instructions are for the doors. START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to the wall. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver... tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that ...
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...Pin Center Hinge Bracket 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with screws at the top left side. Taking care not to misplace the washer on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with the inside up to free its ...underside of the center hinge pin. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Interchange hinge and screws at top right with a base grille, remove it by grasping it about 6″ from each of...
...Pin Center Hinge Bracket 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with screws at the top left side. Taking care not to misplace the washer on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. 2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with the inside up to free its ...underside of the center hinge pin. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Interchange hinge and screws at top right with a base grille, remove it by grasping it about 6″ from each of...
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... The flow of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with a dispenser, during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. ■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart... (this could take up to 5 minutes). ■ Expansion and contraction of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About the...
... The flow of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with a dispenser, during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. ■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart... (this could take up to 5 minutes). ■ Expansion and contraction of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About the...
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... should be removed from the refrigerator, but may take 12-24 hours to refrigerator. Freezer compartment too warm. Piled up cubes in the refrigerator; Ice cubes stuck in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Refrigerator compartment light does not work...) position. Interior of high humidity. Water supply turned off . Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Automatic icemaker (on some models) does not work Ice cubes have odor/taste Slow ice cube freezing Moisture forms on cabinet ...
... should be removed from the refrigerator, but may take 12-24 hours to refrigerator. Freezer compartment too warm. Piled up cubes in the refrigerator; Ice cubes stuck in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Refrigerator compartment light does not work...) position. Interior of high humidity. Water supply turned off . Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Automatic icemaker (on some models) does not work Ice cubes have odor/taste Slow ice cube freezing Moisture forms on cabinet ...
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... is first installed. What To Do • Move the food away from bottom of the refrigerator. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Some models do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm No water or ice cube production Possible ...used for a long time. Water dispenser has not been used for replenished supply 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. ...
... is first installed. What To Do • Move the food away from bottom of the refrigerator. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Some models do not light up Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm No water or ice cube production Possible ...used for a long time. Water dispenser has not been used for replenished supply 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. ...
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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 ... and workmanship. In home warranty service will be provided in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by law. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for any statutory warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: •...
... 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 ... and workmanship. In home warranty service will be provided in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by law. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for any statutory warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: •...
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... service provided by possible defects with this appliance. ■ Product not accessible to provide required service. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to excessive sediment in the...
... service provided by possible defects with this appliance. ■ Product not accessible to provide required service. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to excessive sediment in the...
Energy Guide
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... of 10.65 cents per kWh. Estimated operating cost based on models 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): GTS21KBX GTS21SBX GTS21KCX GTS21SCX Capacity: 21.0 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $55 $44 $56 Cost...
... of 10.65 cents per kWh. Estimated operating cost based on models 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): GTS21KBX GTS21SBX GTS21KCX GTS21SCX Capacity: 21.0 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $55 $44 $56 Cost...