Top-Freezer
Refrigerators
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the upper left side of the fresh food
compartment.
Safety Information
Connecting Electricity .......... 3
Extension Cords ............... 3
Safety Precautions .............. 2
Operating In#ructiom"
Automatic Icemaker ............ 5
Care and Cleaning ............. 6
Shelves ....................... 4
Storage Drawers .............. 4, 5
Temperature Controls ........... 4
Installation In#ructions
Preparing to Install
the ReflJgerator ............... 7
Reversing the Door Swing ... 11-14
Water Line Installation ....... 8-10
Tronbleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service ................ 15, 16
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 15
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............ 20
Product Re_strafion ........ 17, 18
Warranty .................... 19
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Models 16, 17, 18
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING'!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
This refligerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
_Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refligerator. They could
damage the refligerator and seriously i_jure
themseNes.
_Do not touch the cold surfaces in the fleezer
compamnent when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these exuemely cold
stlrfaces.
H{_IDonot store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In refligerators with automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heatng
element that releases the cubes. Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatc icemaking
mechanism while the refligerator is plugged in.
_Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflfl closing doors when children are
in the area.
_Unplug the refligerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE:Westrong/}/recommendthat an}/servicingbe
performedbya qualifiedindividual
H{_iTurningthe control to the 0 position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
H{_IDonot refleeze flozen foods which have
thawed completely.
A DANGER! RISK OFCHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child enuapment and suff\mation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refligerators are still dangerous...even if they
will sit for "just a few days." If you aIe gettng
rid of your old refligerato_; please follow the
insuuctions below to help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigerator or Freezer:
;_,Take off the doors.
I,eave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refligeration products contain refligerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are gettng rid of an
old refligeraton product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
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WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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 a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of elecuic shock
hazard flom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall oudet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refiigerator should ahvays be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on the
power cord. Ahvays grip plug firmly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become flayed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
X_rllell moving the refligerator away flom the
wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
Howevei, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UI,-listed (in the
United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a
gxounding type plug and outlet and that the elecuical xafing of the cord be 15 ampexes (minixmml)
and 120 volts.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial.
Turningthe dialto 0 stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer.It does notshut off power to the refrigerator.
Temperature Control Dial (on some models)
Tile temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into file slot in flae middle
settings plus 0. I is the warmest. 9 is tile of tile dial and you can nlrn tile dial to
coldest. At first, set file dial at 5. the setting that is best suited to your needs.
After using the refi'igeratoI; adjust the dial Allow 24 hours fbr the refi'igerator to
if necessary, get cold.
Aboutthefreshfoodcompartmentshelves.
Shelf supports at various levels allow youto custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.
Half- Width Shelves
ITITilt up
One end of die shelf rests oil a molded side-
wall support; a bracket oil the other end
hooks into a track oil the rear cahinet wall.
Toremove,lift the shelf up at fi'ont, then off
the support and out of file u'ack.
Toreplace,select desired shelf height. With shelf
fiont raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into
rite track, then lower rite shelf onto rite support.
NOTE:Theshelftotherightofthetrackis
designedtohookintotheright-handslot,theshelf
totheleftisdesignedtohookintotheleft-handslot.
1 _Lift iear
i ii
Toremovethefull-widthshelves
Full- Width Shelves
Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a
stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof
shelf or me steel wire stationary shelves.
These shelves can be moved to another place
in tile fresh food compartment.
Tile fifll:_ddth sliding shelf has stop-locks.
¼qlen placed correctly on the shelf supports,
the shelf will stop before coming completely
out of the refiigerator and will not tilt Mien
you place food on it or remove food fi'om it.
Toremoveafull-width shelf when thefresh
food compartmentdoor cannot be openedfully
II II
Spillproof Shelves (on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges
to help prevent spills from dripping
to lower shelves. To remove or replace
tile sheNes, see tile above insu_ucdons.
About the freezer compartment shelves.
Step Shelf
Toremovethestepshelf:
[--_]I_ift left side of shelf slightl):
[2-]Move shelf to tile left to flee its right
ends flom holes in tile cabinet wall.
[-_]I,ower fight side of shelf, move shelf to
tile right and rake it out.
Toreplace thestepshelf:
[--__¥ith shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends
of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.
[2--]I,iff left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf
tap, fit fight ends of shelf into holes in
cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.
About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in tile
bottom of tile drawers should be empded
and tile drawers wiped dry.
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Utility Drawer
The utility drawer can be moved to the
most useflll location for your famib,'s needs.
About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not aft features are on aft models.
Humidity Control
HIGH LOW
Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all fl,e way to the LOW
HIGHsetting 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 Drawer with Plastic Cover
Toremovethecover,lift it off its supports,
pull it forward, tilt it and rake it out.
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Twin Drawer Shelf
Toremove:
[Z] Remove the drawers.
r_9--]Reach in, push the flont of glass cover
up, and at the same time, pull it forward
as flu as it will come.
Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the cold
glass cover with hot water because *lie extreme
{emperature difference may cause it to break.
[7_ Remove the drawer flmne. (Always
'"' remove the ,glasscover before you rake
out the drawer flame.)
Lift the fi'mne off the supports at each side
and back, pull it forwax'd, flit it and take it out.
Toreplace:
F-_ Lower the frame until it rests on the
supports at each side and back.
_--]Replace the glass covei; pushing its rear
edge firmly into the rear flame channel
and gently lowering the flont into place.
[j] Replace the dmwe_s.
About the automatic icemaker so e odels).
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice.
P0werSwitch
Icemaker
/
0 rLigh
FeelerArmin
i theSTOP
Fee]erArmin (up)p0siti0n
theOR (down) ............
p0atJ0n
The icemaker will produce approximately
3 to 3 1/2 lbs. of ice in a 24-1]om period,
depending on the freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, tmmber
of door openings and other use conditions.
If the refligerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the icemaket; mo_e rite
feeler arm to the STOP(up) position.
%Then the refligerator has been connected
to the water supply; move the f;eeleram, to
the ON(down) position.
The icemaker willfill with water when it cools
to 15°E A newly-installed refiigerator may rake
12 m 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
Once the icemaker starts to make ice, it ma_
take up to 48 hours to fillthe bin, depending
on the temperature seuings and munber of
door openings.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with wares:
Throw away the fi_t f;ewbatches of ice to
allow the water line to clear
Be sme nothing inmrfe.res with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the fe.eler
arm, d,e icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together
If ice is not used flequentl 5 old ice cubes
will become cloudy, tasm stale, shrink or
fuse together
On power switch models, fl,e gTeen power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the
icemaker To correct this, set the power
swimh to 0 (Off)and remove the cubes. Set
the power switch to I (On)to restart the
icemaker After the icemaker h_ksbeen
turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 minums before the icemaker
resumes operation.
NOTE:In homeswith lower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayhear the icemakercycle multiple
times when makingonebatch of ice.
Icemaker accessory kit:
Ifyour refiigerator did not aheady come
equipped with an automa/ic icemaket; an
icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cost.
Check the back of the refligemtor for
the specific icemaker kit needed
for your model. 5
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoorhandlesandtrim (on some models). Clean
with a cloth dampened with soapy wateL Dry Mtb a
soft cloth.
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some
models) can be cleaned with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaneL Do not use appliance wax or polish
on tile stainless steel.
Donot wipetherefrigeratorwitha soileddishclothor wet
towel Thesemay.leavearesiduethatcanerodethepaint.
Donot usescouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand
weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To helppreventodors,leave an open box of baking soda
in tile fiesh food and freezer compartments.
Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights
or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda m a quart (1 liter)
of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
and wipe dry:
After cleaning tile door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum .jelly to tile door gaskets at tile hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from socking and bending
out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves(onsomemodels)with hotwater
becausetheextremetemperaturedifferencemay.causethemto
break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan
causeit to shatter.
Donot washany.plasticrefrigeratorpartsin thedishwasher.
Condenser
There is no need for routine
condenser cleaning in
normal home operating
environments. However; in
environments that may be
gleaningthocondonsorcoils, particularly dusty or greasy,
the condenser should be
cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean tile condense_; turn tile temperature control
dial to 0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
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Moving the Refrigerator
Be careflfl when moving tile refligerator away flom
tile wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Turn file leveling legs at each flont corner of die
refligeramr counmrclockwise until tile rollers support
tile refligemtoL Pull tile refligeramr smfight out and
reunn it to position by pushing it snaight in. Moving
therefrigeratorin a side directionmaltresultin damage
tothefloorcoveringorrefrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over
the power cord or icemaker supply,line (onsome models).
After rolling tile refligerator back into place, mrn tile
legs clockwise unOl tile legs again bear tile weight of tile
refiigeratoL
Light Bulb Replacement
To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug tile refligerator
flom its elecuical oudet, unscrew tile bulb when cool
and replace it with an appliance bulb of tile same or
lower wattage.
Turningthe control to the Oposifion does not remove power to
the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and
unplug tile refligerator. Move tile temperature control
dial to tile 0 position, and clean tile interior with a
baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of wateL I,eave tile
doors open.
Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and
shut off tile water supply to tile refligeratoL
If tile temperature can drop below fleezing, have a
qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on
some models) to prevent serious property damage
due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, sheh'es and drawers
by roping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin anuprightposition&flog moving.
Installation Instructions
ff you have questions, call 1.800.432.2737
Models 16,17,18
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
" IMPORTANT - S.vethese
instructions if)r local inspector's use.
" IMPORTANT - Obseive.ll
governing codes and ordinances.
* Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with tlle Consumer.
* Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions
for furore reference.
* Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
* Completion time - Refligerator Installation
15 minutes
Reversing tile Door Swing
1 hour
* Proper installation is tile responsibility of tile
installer.
* Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the _!arIanty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If tile refligerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water lille. A water supply kit
(containing copper tubing, stmtoff vane, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealm;
by visiting our Website at ge.com (ill Canada at
www.geappliances.ca) or fiom Parts and Accessories,
1.800.661.1616.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install tile refligerator where file temperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper mmperamres.
• Install it oil a floor suong enough to support it dilly
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow file following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation and plmnbing and electrical
COllnectioIIs.
• Sides 3/4" (19 mm)
• Top 1" (25 nnn)
• Back 1" (25 mm)
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each flont corner of tile refligerator
are adjustable. They firmly position tile refiigerator
and prevent it flom moving when tile doors are
opened. I,eveling legs should be set so tile flont of tile
refligerator is raised just enough that tile doors close
easily when opened about halfk,vay.
Turn tile leveling legs clockwise toraise tile
refrigeratoi, counterclockwisetolower it.
Rollers next to tile leveling legs allow you to move tile
refligerator away flom tile wall for cleaning.
Turn tile legs counterclockwise until tile weight of tile
refligerator is uansferred flom them to tile rollers.
Afker rolling tile refligerator back into place, turn tile
legs clockwise until tile legs again bear tile weight of
tile refligeratoL
Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (oNSOMEMODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are _FX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect F''Ref)igerator Tubing
(WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refligerator to a GE Reverse
Osrnosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RXqCdt. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufhcmrer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refiigerator or icemaker manufhcmrer. Follow these
instructions careflflly to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refiigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the ref}igerator
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refligerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the feeler arm is in the STOP
(up) position.
Do not install the icemaker robing in areas where
temperatures fall below fieezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be stue the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WiLL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect T_'Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the ref_igerator
to the water supply. If using coppe_; be sure both
ends of the robing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance fYom the water valve on the back of the
refiigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8"
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra robing
(about 8" [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refiigerator to move
out fiom the wall after installation.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) -_qX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) -X4qX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) -_i_qX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and
cause water damage to your home.
• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff
vane and fittings listed below) is available at exua
cost fiom your dealer or fiom Parts and Accessories,
1.800.661.1616.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).
• Power drill. _._
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips
blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect
the copper tubing to the shutoff .___2_'-_-,_
vah'e and the refrigerator water valve. __"-_
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect'" Refiigerator
Tubing kit, the necessa_ T fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refligerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression
fitting. Do not cut formed end flom GE
SmartConnect"* Refrigerator robing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type vane
complies with your local plumbing codes.
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Installation instructions
Install the shutoff vaNe on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
m SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY AND UNPLUG
REFRIGERATOR
Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long
enough to clear the line ofwatm.
[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Ghoose a location for the vane that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoid drawing off"any sediment from the water pipe.
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using a
self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any
burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
F
I_ FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff vaNe to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
tubing.
PipeClamp-_N4k, _
ClampScrew#
Saddle-Type_/'
ShutoffValve
,)
Washer
[/_lnlet End
VerticalCold
WaterPipe
NOTE: Gommonwealttl of Massachusetts Plumbing
Godes 248GMR shall be adhered to. Saddle vanes
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Gonsult with your licensed plumbe_.
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I_ ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refligerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the refligerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra robing
(about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about
10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refligerator to
move out flom the wall after installation.
CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper robing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the robing is fitly inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic robing flom a GE SmartGonnecff'*
Refligerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
_ression
Nut
Saddle-Type
ShutoffValve SmartConnecU
Tubing
PackingNut--
Outlet Valve, -- Ferrule (sleeve)
NOTE: Gommonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Godes 248GMR shall be adhered to. Saddle vanes
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Gonsult with your licensed plumber.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on (counterclockwise)
and flush out the tubing until the water is clea_.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
Installation instructions
I1,1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
" Betbr_ making the connection to the rcfligcmtor, be sur_
the rcfligecator power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply
has sand or paildcles that could clog the screen of the
refligecator's water *_tl_e. Install it in the water line near the
refligemtor. If using GE SmartConnecf <Refligecator Tubing
kit, you will need an additional robe (_N08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic robe to install filte,:
Ren/ove the access cover.
_J
Remoxe tile plastic flexiMe cap flon_ the water
xaEe (refl'igenmw connection).
©
Place the compression nut and tcrrule (sleeve) onto tile end
of the robing as shown. On GE SmartConnect "_ Refl'igemtor
Tubing kit, the nuls are already assembled/o the nlbing.
Insert tile end of tile robing into tile wamr valve connection
as tin as possible. _¢\_file holding the robing, fighmn the
fitting.
For plastic robing flom a GE SmartConnecff '_Refligemtor
Tubing kit, insert the molded end of tile robing into tile
shutoff valve and fighmn corn pression nut until it is hand
fight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overfigh/ening m_W cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
1/4"Copper
Tubing
TubingClamp
1/4"Compression
Nut
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnectT_
Tubing
Fif]TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
[9] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not xibrate
against the back of the refl'igerator or against the wall.
Push the refl'igerator back to the wall.
[_ START THE ICEMAKER
On power switch models, set the icemaker power
switch to the / (On) position. On feeler arm models,
move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The
icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below.
It will then begin operation automatically.
Power switch model
in
the ON (down) position
Feeler arm model
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, tile
water valve may turn oi1 up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to tile icemakeL
10
REVERSING
Installation instructions
THE DOOR SWING
IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing:
• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.
• Handle parts carefldly to avoid scratching paint.
• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using
them in the wrong places.
• Provide a non-scratching work surface for
the doors.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet until door-swing reversal is complemd.
These insu_ucfions are for changing the hinges flom
the right side to the left side--if you ever want to change
the hinges back to the right side, follow these same
insu-ucfions and reverse all references to left and right.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillipsscrewdriver
Maskingtape
5/16" hex-head
socketdriver
T20or T25Torxdriver
(neededfor somemodels)
Puttyknife orthin-blade
screwdriver
5/16" open-end
wrench
[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.
2.2 With a 5/16" hex-head socket drivm, remove the
screws that hold the top binge to the cabinet.
2.3 I,ift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight
tap to flee the hinge pin fiom the socket in
the top of the door and set it aside, along with
its screws.
TopHinge
2.4 Remove the rope and tilt the (loot away flom the
cabinet. I,ift it off the center binge pin.
2.5 Set the (loot on a non-scratching surface with
the outside up.
I_ BEFORE YOU START
1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical
outlet.
1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
CAUTION: Do not let either (loot drop to the
floor. To do so could damage the (loot stop.
2.6 Transfer tim 2 screws flom tim opposite side of
the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the
top hinge removal.
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Installation instructions
B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR
3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.
3.2
Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and
a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two
screws holding the center binge (and the shim
glued to it) to the cabinet. I,ift the center hinge
to flee its pin flom the socket in the top of the
door, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful
not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer.
3.3 Remove dm tape and flit die door away flom file
cabinet. I,ift file door flom file pin in the bottom
hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer socks to the
door bottom, put it back on file hinge.)
3.4 Set tile door outside-up on a non-scratching surface.
REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.)
3.5 Transfer tlle two screws flom tlle opposite side of tile
cabinet to tile screw holes vacated by tile center
hinge removal.
3.6 Transfer tile washer (if your model has one) to tile
opposite side.
3.7 _ke one of file screws removed in stop 2 and start
it in the oummlost screw hole on the opposite side.
Do not drive it all the way down-ileave enough space
under the screw head for thickness of shim and
bracket.
REVERSING THE HARDWARE
4.1 Moxe the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued to it)
and plastic washer fiom the right side to the left side.
Plastic
--'_ I., __1Washer
Switchthehinge pintothe ®[¢"I _1_1_
oppositesideofthebracket. II_--__:_
Hinge
Bracket
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Installation instructions
I
I_ REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.)
4.2 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and
screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.
Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.
Installingthe hingeonthe left. Installingthe hingeonthe right.
NOTES:
• Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you
use for installing tile hinge depends on which
side you install tile hinge.
• Tile outer edge of tile hinge should be parallel
to tile edge of tile case for correct installation.
I-_ REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES
5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle
5.1.1 Remove tile handle plug using a rope-tipped
putty knife under tile edge, and remove tile
screw underneath. Remove tile two screws
holding tile handle to tile top of tile dooL
Plug'_
5.1.2 Remove tile handle.
5.1.3 Remove tile screws from tile right edge of tile
door top and insert them into tile handle screw
holes on tile opposite side.
Screws
for Handle
Holes
I
[] REVERSING THE DOOR
HANDLES ICONT.I
5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle (cont.)
5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-blade
screwdriver, pry out tile plug button flom tile
hinge hole on the left side of tile door and
insert it into tile hole on tile opposite side that
was vacated by removal of tile top hinge.
PlugBu_
5.1.5 Pull tile plug button flom tile flont of tile door
and transfer it to tile opposite side.
PlugButton
Toreattachthe
handleonthe
oppositeside.
5.2 Transfer door stop
5.2.1 Move tile metal
door stop from
tile right end to
tile left end.
DoorStop
Left_:_"
5.2.2 Move any
screws froII1
tile left end to
tile right end.
RightSi_........_
5.3
Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door
Handle
5.3.1 Attach tile handle to
tile right side of tile I ---"-_
door with screws at
tile top and under
tile handle plug. _
5.3.2 Reinstall the
handle plug.
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Installation instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
i51 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT,)
5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle
5.4.1 Remove the screw
holding the handle
to the top of the
door and the two
screws holding the
handle to the 1)ottom
of the door.
5.4.2 Remove the handle.
5.4.3 Remove the screw tiom the
right top edge of the door
and insert it into the
handle screw hole on the
left side.
5.4.4 Transfer the door stop as shown in preceding
I
section 5.2.
5.4.5 Attach the handle to the
right edge of the door I
with screws at top and
l)ottom, using bottom holes
_cated 1)y remowd of the
door stop screws.
I-_RE-HANGING THE DOORS
6.1 Re-hang the fresh food door
6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the
bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer
is in place on the pin.
Hinge__o
Bracket
Plastic
Washer
I-6]RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.)
washer, on the hinge pin.
NOTE: The center hinge must
be turned over as shown when
mounted on the led side.
6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in
the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the
and Spacer
6.1.3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. As the door is
1)rought into position, slide the hinge under the head
of the screw which earlier had been partly driven into
the outermost hole. Insert the remaining screw, then
tighten 1)oth screws securely.
6.2 Re-hang the freezer door
6.2.1 Lower the freezer door
onto the center hinge
pin. Be sure the Center Hing
washer and spacer
are in place on the pin. __
and Spacer
6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet, lifting the top hinge
so the pin fits into the socket on the top of the door.
6.2.3.
Make sure the door is slightly above the top of the
cabinet and the gap between the doors is even across
the tiont. Tighten the top hinge screws. Do not
overtighten these screws-tighten them until they are
just snug, then turn them another one-half turn.
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Normal operating sounds. AmerioanaApplianoesoom
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators have more features
and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
• The.ewhighefr,cie.cy HUMMM...
conlpressor nlay Ytln
_lllfll fllAl_ Ill
f.s_e,..d longe,_ha. -- wnuuon...
your old refrigerator
and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsadng
sound while it is operadng.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due m pressure equalizing within the refligemmL
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when file
refligerator is fi_t plugged in. This happens as the
reflJgemtor cools m the correct mmpemmre.
• The compressor may cause a dicking or chiIping sound
when attempting m restart (dds could rake
up m 5 mint]ms).
• Expan0on and cormaction of cooling coils during and
_ffterdeflost can cause a crocking or popping sound.
• On models wkh an icemake_; _ffteran icemaking cycle, you
mW hear the ice cubes dropping into file ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds.
This happens when the refligerator
is first plugged in, when the doors
are opened flequenfly or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or
fleezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
WATERSOUNDS
• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
mW make a gurgling noise like b41ing wateL
• Wamr dropping on file deflost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the deflost cycle.
• Awater dfippi_g n4se may (_2ctlrduring file defrost cycleas
ice melts flom file evaporator mad flowsinto file &vfinDin.
• Closing file door mW cause a gurgling sound due m
pressure equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money!/ Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigeratordoesnot
operate
What ToDo
• _(Mfitabout 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Move file mmpemmre conUol dial m a mmpemmre
setting.
• Push the plug complemly into the outlet.
• Replace filse or reset the breakeL
PossibleCauses
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Temperature control dial
in 0position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breakeris tripped.
Roller screwsor leveling legs
need adjusting.
Temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
Vibrationorrattling(slight • See RollersandLevelingLegs.
vibrationisnormal)
Freshfoodorfreezer • See Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial.
compartmenttoowarm
• Set file temperature cormel dial one step comet.
SeeAboutthetemperaturecontroldial
• Check to see if packalge is holding door open.
• Check m see if packalge is Necking air duct in fleezer
co[ilpartlllent.
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
PossibleCauses What ToDo
Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in.
offfrequently. (Modern Often occurs when large * This is hernial.
refrigerators with more amounts of food are
storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger freezer
require more operating Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
time. Theystart and stop Hot weather or frequent * This is natural.
oftento maintain even door openings.
temperatures.)
Temperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial.
set at the coldest setling.
Grille and condenser • See Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Frost orice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
on frozen food Too frequent or too long
(frost within package door openings.
isnormal)
Automatic icemaker Icemaker is not on. • Move the feeler ann to the ON (down) position.
does not work Water supply turned off or * See Installing the water line.
(onsomemodels) not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hems for the refligemtor to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the ieemaker
to shut off.
Frequent"buzzing" sound Icemaker is on but the water * Move the feeler am1 m the STOP(up)position. Keeping it
supply to the refrigerator has on will damage file water valve.
not been connected.
Cubestoosmall Water shutoff valve connecting * (hll the plumber to clear file valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
SIowice cube freezing Door left open. * Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
Temperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial.
not set cold enough.
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. * EInpb, and w;ksh bin. Discard aM cubes.
odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste * XVmp foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during * \Vipe surface dxT and reset temperature control dial
cabinetsurface periods of high humidity, one setting coldeL
between the doors
Moisture collectsinside Too frequent or too
(inhumid weather, air long door openings.
carriesmoisture into
refrigeratorwhen doors
are opened)
Refrigeratorhas odor Foods transmitting * Foods with strong oclo_s shouM be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. * Keep an open box of t)aking soda in the refligemtor;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.
* Wait 24 horns for file refligemtor to complete b,
cool down.
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