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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .9
Models 16, 17, 18
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Congélateur supérieur
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . .5
Réfrigérateurs
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
Manuel d’utilisation
the Refrigerator . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; and located in accordance with the Installation clearances between the doors and between Instructions before it is us
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not Refrigerants problems of the past. Junked or abandoned All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will which under federal law must be removed prior sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of to product disposal. If you
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with This provides the best performance and also a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could ca
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Control Settings Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5. After using the refrigerator, adjust the dial if necessary. Inse
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About the fresh food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests on a molded NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is 2 Lift up and out side-wall support; a bracket on the other designed to hook into the right-hand slot; end hooks into a track on the rear the shelf to the left is designed to hook cabinet wall. into the left-hand slot. To remove, lift the shelf
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Plug Supports Ice-Tray Shelf To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right to free the pins from the holes in the cabinet wall. Step Shelf To remove the
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About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location. Full-Width Dra
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Power Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Switch Icemaker Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep The icemaker will produce approximately of the feeler arm. 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on the freezer compartment When the bin fills to the level of the feeler temperatur
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish models). Clean with a cloth dampened cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean containing bleach because these products can cloth lightly dampened with kitchen scratch and weaken t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure away from the wall. All types of floor you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker coverings can be damaged, particularly supply line (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with After rolling the refrigerator back into embossed surfaces. place, turn the legs clockwise u
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Installation Refrigerator Models 16, 17, 18 Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • Sides 3/4″
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines ™ are GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse ™ • Copper or GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation k
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, SUPPLY 800.626.2002. Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear • A cold water supply. The water pressure must be the line of water. between
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Installation Instructions 4 7 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and Pipe Clamp connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. ™ For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end Saddle-Type Ver
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 9 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) NOTES: Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, pry open the clamp. be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged Tubing Clamp into the wall outlet. 1/4″ Copper Tubing • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has san
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Installation Instructions 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR 12 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate switch to the l (on) position. On feeler arm models, against the back of the refrigerator or against the move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below. It will then be
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the 1 BEFORE YOU START screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. 2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy the top of the door and set it aside, along with compartment. its screws. Top Hinge 2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the
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Installation Instructions 3 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR DOOR (CONT.) 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface. 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center 3.2 Using a 5/16″ hex-head socket screwdriver and hinge removal. a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge (and the shim glued to it) to the cabinet. Lift the center hinge
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 4 5 REVERSING THE HARDWARE REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle one) by pulling it straight out. 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the edge, and remove the screw underneath. Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door. Top 4.2 Move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer fro
