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Top-Freezer
Refrigerators
ge.com
Top-Freezer Congélateur supérieur Congelador superior
Refrigerators Refrigeradores
Réfrigérateurs
Owner’s Manual and Manuel d’utilisation Manual del propietario
Installation Instructions et d’installation e instalación
La section française commence à la page 22 La sección en español empieza en la página 44
Models 16,17,18
Información de seguridad . . . 44–45
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2, 3 Mesures de sécurité . . . . . . . 22–23
Instructions de fonct
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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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.com 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
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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. Temperature Control Dial (on some models) The temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into the slot in the middle settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the of the dial and you can turn the dial to coldest. At first, set the dial at 5. the setting that is best suited to your needs. After using the refrigerator, adjust the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the storage drawers. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family’s needs. 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 hi
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, soft cloth. particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid Turn the leveling legs
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Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 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″ (19 mm) • • Top 1″ (25 mm) I
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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 Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of available in the following lengths: tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines 6′ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006 ™ are GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing 15′ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015 (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). 25′ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025 W
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 4 1 ROUTE THE TUBING SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. REFRIGERATOR Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base enough to clear the line of water. cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. NOTE: Be sure there
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to NOTES: hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp. • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged Tubing into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has san
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 IMPORTANT NOTES REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR When reversing the door swing: 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. • Read the instructions all the way through before 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the starting. screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surfac
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 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 cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16″ hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two 3.7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and
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Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws 5.1.4 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on on hinge side at this time. the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of the top hinge. Plug Button Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right. 5.1.5 Pull the pl
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the 5.4.1 Remove the screw To TOP p washer, on the hinge pin. Hinge Pin holding the handle NOTE: The center hinge must to the top of the be turned over as shown when door and the two mounted on the left side. screws holding the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. ■ ■ The new high efficiency You may hear the fans spinning at HUMMM... compressor may run high speeds. faster and longer than WHOOSH... This happens when the refrigerator your old re
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down. off frequently. (Modern Often occurs when large • This is normal. refrigerators with more amounts of food are storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator. space and a larger freezer Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. requ
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CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long Warranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Mabe’s Option Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other GE and All Other GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year Brands: One (1) Year Brands: One (1) Year Sealed System (including GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE Profile: F
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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For refrigerators installed in the U.S. Cut here ✁ Please place in envelope and mail to: General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 For refrigerators installed in Canada Cut here ✁ Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY) 19
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For refrigerators installed in the U.S. Cut here ✁ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ First Last Name Name Street Address Apt. # E-mail Address* Zip State City Code Date Placed Phone In Use _ _ Number Month Day Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). ■ ■ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’
