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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions .......... 2–4
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Models 16, 17, 18
Temperature Controls ..............5
Shelves ......................... 5, 6
Storage Drawers ................ 6, 7
Automatic Icemaker ................7
Care and Cleaning .................8
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ....................9
Water Line Installation ........10–12
Reversing the Door Swing .....13–16
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Leave the shelves in place so that children may n
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE: it is used. In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is Do not touch the co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong hazard from overheated wires. shock hazard from this appliance. electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have Where a ungrounded 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. either end.
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OFF About the temperature control dial. GEAppliances.com Turning the dial to OFF the refrigerator. Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from warmest to coldest. The recommended factory setting is shown in illustration to the left. For colder Recommened Coldest setting factory setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. No
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About the freezer compartment shelves. Step Shelf Lift left side of shelf slightly. Lower right side of shelf, move shelf to the 1 3 right and take it out. Move shelf to the left to free its right ends 2 1 2 3 To replace the step shelf: Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, 1 2 wall, and lower shelf into place. Ice Trays For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray easily. Hold tray upside-down over a Wash ice trays and storage bi
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About storage drawer and cover removal. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. drawers past the stop location. Twin Drawer Shelf Remove the drawers. 1 Reach in, push the front of glass cover up, Lower the frame until it rests on the 2 and at the same time, pull it forward as far 1 as it will come. Replace the glass cover, pus
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly surfaces. detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pul
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Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or GEAppliances.com CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. connections. IMPORTANT – Save these instructions IMPORTANT – codes and ordinances. Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future r
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Cont ™ Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, GE SmartConnect you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE ™ SmartConnect When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, NOTE: The only GE appr
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Installation Instructions 4 1 ROUTE THE TUBING SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR refrigerator. enough to clear the line of water. NOTE: 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for the valve that is easily the wall after installation. vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to 5 CONNECT
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 1 7 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE TURN THE WATER REFRIGERATOR ON AT THE NOTES: SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into that leak. the wall outlet. supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen 9 INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR ™ line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect Plug in the refrigerator. Remove the access
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR IMPORTANT NOTES 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16” them in the wrong places. IMPORTANT: door-swing reversal is completed. These instructions are for changing the hinges from the and reverse all references to left and right. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the removal. 3.6 opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16” 5/16” open-end wrench, remove the two screws 3.7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side. center hinge to free its pin from the socket in the
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Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.1.3 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with Do not tighten screws left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the on hinge side at this time. hinge. Plug Button Installing the hinge on Installing the hinge on 5.1.4 the left. the right. transfer it to the opposite side. NOTES: To reattach the handle on the Plug
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 5 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle top of the door. Place the spacer, then the washer, on 5.4.1 Remove the screw Top TOP the hinge pin. Hinge Pin holding the handle NOTE: The center hinge must to the top of the door and the two mounted on the left side. screws holding the Pla
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Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. You may hear the fans spinning at high HUMMM... compressor may run speeds. faster and longer than WHOOSH... This happens when the refrigerator is your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound opened frequently or when while it is operating. a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or You may hear
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Before you call for service… Save time and money! Review the charts on the following Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. operate Temperature control dial in OFF Move the temperature control dial to a temperature setting. position. Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Vibration or rattling (slight Roller screws or leveling legs need See Rollers and L
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GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Wrap foods well. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning See Care and cleaning. Moisture forms on cabinet Not unusual during periods of high Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control surface between the doors humidity. dial one setting colder. Moisture collects inside (in Too frequent or too long door openings. humid weather, air c
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