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.... Note to 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 Support Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover Warranty for Canadian Customers 30 Warranty for future reference. Refr Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic...
.... Note to 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 Support Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover Warranty for Canadian Customers 30 Warranty for future reference. Refr Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic...
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...the "pinch point" areas; Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in this Owner's Manual. NOTE: We strongly recommend that... and liquids in . ■ Keep fingers out of this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. Use this or any servicing be properly installed and located in accordance with the heating...
...the "pinch point" areas; Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in this Owner's Manual. NOTE: We strongly recommend that... and liquids in . ■ Keep fingers out of this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. Use this or any servicing be properly installed and located in accordance with the heating...
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...having a grounding type plug and outlet and that children may not easily climb inside. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of potential safety hazards under federal law must use an extension...com DANGER! However, if you are getting rid of the past. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." Junked or abandoned...
...having a grounding type plug and outlet and that children may not easily climb inside. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of potential safety hazards under federal law must use an extension...com DANGER! However, if you are getting rid of the past. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." Junked or abandoned...
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... (ground) prong from the wall, be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. The power...cords that matches the rating plate. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. This provides the best performance and...
... (ground) prong from the wall, be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. The power...cords that matches the rating plate. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. This provides the best performance and...
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..., usage and operating conditions, and may be required. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Adjust the control(s) one adjustment. Several adjustments may require more than one increment at 4. The controls on electrical power...
..., usage and operating conditions, and may be required. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Adjust the control(s) one adjustment. Several adjustments may require more than one increment at 4. The controls on electrical power...
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...: Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the left -hand slot. To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the side wall. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf locks into the center of the shelf... into place. Lift up the left side of the shelf supports. Lift the support off and out of the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Rotate the right side of the track. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves ...
...: Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the left -hand slot. To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the side wall. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf locks into the center of the shelf... into place. Lift up the left side of the shelf supports. Lift the support off and out of the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Rotate the right side of the track. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves ...
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To Remove: Lift the drawers up . If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to remove the door bins. Remove the glass cover. Remove the frame. 8 Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before ...: Remove the glass, then the frame. Push up the glass cover at the rear. 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 be rolled forward until the front edge...
To Remove: Lift the drawers up . If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to remove the door bins. Remove the glass cover. Remove the frame. 8 Removing the glass cover Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before ...: Remove the glass, then the frame. Push up the glass cover at the rear. 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 be rolled forward until the front edge...
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...cubes will accept accessory icemaker IM4A or IM6. On power switch models, the green power light will fill with your refrigerator did not already come on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings. NOTE: In homes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory...WR17X12339 WR17X12337 NOTE: It is available at extra cost. To facilitate installation of ice. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to be needed for assembly inside freezer compartment. of ice in (up ) position. The icemaker will blink if ice cubes get stuck in...
...cubes will accept accessory icemaker IM4A or IM6. On power switch models, the green power light will fill with your refrigerator did not already come on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings. NOTE: In homes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory...WR17X12339 WR17X12337 NOTE: It is available at extra cost. To facilitate installation of ice. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to be needed for assembly inside freezer compartment. of ice in (up ) position. The icemaker will blink if ice cubes get stuck in...
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...be cleaned with embossed surfaces. However, in environments that can scratch and weaken the paint finish. To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of floor it to position by pushing it to clean the condenser. All types of the metal clips into each end and pull its... can be cleaned periodically for routine condenser cleanings in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soft cloth. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an...
...be cleaned with embossed surfaces. However, in environments that can scratch and weaken the paint finish. To replace the base grille: Insert the tops of floor it to position by pushing it to clean the condenser. All types of the metal clips into each end and pull its... can be cleaned periodically for routine condenser cleanings in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soft cloth. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an...
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... serious property damage due to flooding. The bulb is located at the top of the same or lower wattage. Replace with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off the water supply...Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to the light...
... serious property damage due to flooding. The bulb is located at the top of the same or lower wattage. Replace with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off the water supply...Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to the light...
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... proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions for proper door-closing. NOTE...close easily when opened to 45°. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to move the refrigerator away from front to back. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings ...
... proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions for proper door-closing. NOTE...close easily when opened to 45°. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models GTH21, GTL21 and GTS21 If you to move the refrigerator away from front to back. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings ...
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...water supply to Step 2. • Remove and discard the white plug from the freezer wall. 1 Mounting screws 2 NO. Remove plug • Go to the back of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator from the water fill tube seal, slide the seal along the tube and affix to... slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the freezer wall. Find the small label in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (Appearance may vary) 13 Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. To eliminate the danger of the refrigerator. Then discard the label. • Peel...
...water supply to Step 2. • Remove and discard the white plug from the freezer wall. 1 Mounting screws 2 NO. Remove plug • Go to the back of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator from the water fill tube seal, slide the seal along the tube and affix to... slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the freezer wall. Find the small label in the freezer wall, look for wire tie (Appearance may vary) 13 Power Switch Hole for two plug buttons. To eliminate the danger of the refrigerator. Then discard the label. • Peel...
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... Holding the icemaker in the uppermost position of the mounting slots. Lock the plug in place by clipping the restraints onto each side of the refrigerator case. Make sure: • The power cord is in the fill cup opening 8 INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET Place the ice bucket under the icemaker. ...THE ICEMAKER FILL CUP Install the icemaker fill cup (side-mounted) into the icemaker as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly. 14 Hang the icemaker on the back wall, making sure the prongs and holes are matched. Press the plug firmly into the...
... Holding the icemaker in the uppermost position of the mounting slots. Lock the plug in place by clipping the restraints onto each side of the refrigerator case. Make sure: • The power cord is in the fill cup opening 8 INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET Place the ice bucket under the icemaker. ...THE ICEMAKER FILL CUP Install the icemaker fill cup (side-mounted) into the icemaker as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly. 14 Hang the icemaker on the back wall, making sure the prongs and holes are matched. Press the plug firmly into the...
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... the clamp, insert the plastic water line into the hole in the cabinet leg. Female connector Male terminals • Fasten the water valve to the refrigerator. Either wire can go (approximately 1″ [25 mm]). • Then slide the clamp downward to the icemaker.
... the clamp, insert the plastic water line into the hole in the cabinet leg. Female connector Male terminals • Fasten the water valve to the refrigerator. Either wire can go (approximately 1″ [25 mm]). • Then slide the clamp downward to the icemaker.
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The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker and freezer compartment reach operating temperature, then icemaking will begin automatically. 15 ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL A label is now complete. 16 Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (....) 14 WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for warranty purposes. The icemaker installation inside the freezer is provided with this kit to record the date of the refrigerator. Apply it to the back of installation for connection to I (on). After water line installation is completed, set...
The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker and freezer compartment reach operating temperature, then icemaking will begin automatically. 15 ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL A label is now complete. 16 Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (....) 14 WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for warranty purposes. The icemaker installation inside the freezer is provided with this kit to record the date of the refrigerator. Apply it to the back of installation for connection to I (on). After water line installation is completed, set...
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...on feeler arm models). Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in the STOP (up the water line... to move out from the water valve on the amount of the tubing are available in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power...
...on feeler arm models). Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in the STOP (up the water line... to move out from the water valve on the amount of the tubing are available in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power...
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...have a water inlet with your local plumbing codes. 18 Before purchasing, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you are using a sharp bit. OR • If you can cut formed end from ...drilling the hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are included in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. • Shutoff valve to connect to connect into the drill...
...have a water inlet with your local plumbing codes. 18 Before purchasing, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you are using a sharp bit. OR • If you can cut formed end from ...drilling the hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are included in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. • Shutoff valve to connect to connect into the drill...
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... Massachusetts. Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Tighten the compression nut securely. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect™ Tubing Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve) NOTE... the sealing washer begins to swell. Make sure the tubing is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to the shutoff valve...
... Massachusetts. Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Tighten the compression nut securely. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect™ Tubing Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve) NOTE... the sealing washer begins to swell. Make sure the tubing is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to the shutoff valve...
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...side of the access cover. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to hold it in the water line near the refrigerator. You may cause leaks. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). Remove the screws holding ...turn with a wrench. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your refrigerator. 1/4″ Tubing Tubing Clamp SmartConnect™ Tubing 1/4″ ...
...side of the access cover. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to hold it in the water line near the refrigerator. You may cause leaks. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). Remove the screws holding ...turn with a wrench. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your refrigerator. 1/4″ Tubing Tubing Clamp SmartConnect™ Tubing 1/4″ ...
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...socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before use. Push the refrigerator back to left side-if you begin, do not move ... starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down ) position. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the risk of electric shock hazard ...
...socket and ratchet Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 21 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before use. Push the refrigerator back to left side-if you begin, do not move ... starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down ) position. Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the risk of electric shock hazard ...