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Safety Instructions
Owner’s Manual and
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Instructions
Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . 4
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Models
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
16, 17, 18
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Storage Dr
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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 which under federal law must be removed prior will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the old refrigeration product, check with the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www.GEAppliances.com 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 Be careful closing doors when children ar
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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 This provides the best performance and also with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits which with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet could cause
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www.GEAppliances.com USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grou
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you must use an adapter, where local If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE codes permit, a temporary connection may be made the refrigerator until a proper ground has been to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use establ
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. www.GEAppliances.com A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Power Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice per cycle–approximately 100-130 cubes to allow the water line to clear. in a 24-hour period, depending on Be sure nothing interfe
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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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com 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 En poussant le réfrigérateur en place, veiller à ne embossed surfaces.
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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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