AMERICANA 18 Operating instructions

Brand: AMERICANA

Model: 18

Category: Fridges

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

Top-Freezer

Refn,,

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on

tile upper left side of tile fresh food

compartment.

Safety Information

Connecting Electricib_ . ............ 3

Extension Cords .................. 3

Safeb_ Precautions ................ '2

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ............... 5

Care and Cleaning ................ 6

Shelves .......................... 4

Storage Drawers ................ 4, 5

Temperature Controls .............. 4

InstaJJadon Instructions

Preparing to InstaU

the Refrigerator .................. 7

Reversing the Door Swing ..... 11 14

Water Line Installation ......... 8 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Before kLu Call

For Service ................... 15, 16

Normal Operating Sounds ......... 15

Consumer Support

(1onsumer Support .............. 20

Product Registration .......... 17, 18

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

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 refrigerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with tile Installation

Instructions be%re it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

oil tile shelves in tile refrigerator. They could

damage tile refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves.

}}Do not touch tlLe cold surtCaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may stick to these extremely cokl suriCaces.

}}Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in tile vicini_ _of this or any

other appliance.

In refrigerators with automatic icelnakers,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the

ejector mechanism, or with tile heating elelnent

that releases tile cubes. Do not place fingers or

hands on tile automatic icemaking mechanism

while tile refrigerator is plugged in.

Keep fingers out of tile "pinch point" areas;

clearances between tile doors and between

tile doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careful closing doors when children are

in tile area.

l_nplug tile refrigerator be%re cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE:We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicingbe

performedbyaqualifiedindividual.

}}Turning the control to the 0 position does

slot remove power to the light circuit.

Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRI6ERATOR

Child entrapment and suftbcation are slot problelns

of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are

still dangerous...even if they

will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting

rid of your old refrigerator, please follow tile

instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before YouThrow Away Your Old

Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which

under federal law must be relnoved prior to product

disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration

product, check with tile colnpany handling tile

disposal about what

to do.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

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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 oudet to minimize

the possibiliff of electric shock hazard froln 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 responsibilio _and obligation to

have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong

wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage

rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best perfl)rmance and also prevents

overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a

fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight

out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that

have becolne frayed or otherwise dalnaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either end.

1\;hen moving the refrigerator away from the

wall, be careful 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.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United

States_. or a C_ A-hsted (m Canada,,, 3-wire grounding _,_pe appliance extension cord having a grounding t_pe

plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial.

Turningthe dialto 8/Off stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food andfreezer, it does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

Temperature Control Dial (onsomemodels)

The temperature control dial has nine setdngs plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first,

set the dial at 5.

After using the refrigeratol; adjust the dial if necessary. Insert a coin into the slot in the mid(He

of tile dial and you can turn tile dial to tile setting that is best suited to your needs.

Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.

Temperature Control Dial ionsomemodels)

Tile temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from warmest to coldest.

The recommended fitcto W setting is shown in illustration to the left. For colder

temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake. For warmer temperature turn

dial counter clockwise away froln snowflake, allow 24 hours for adjustlnent.

Aboutthe fresh food compartmentshelves.

Shelf supports at various levels allow VOUto custom-space vour shelves. Not all features are on all models.

rTTTilt up

Half-Width Shelves

One end of file shelf rests on a molded side-wall

support; a })racket on tile other end hooks into a

track on tile rear cabinet waU.

To remove, lift tile shelf up at front, then off tile

SUl)port mid out of tile track.

Toreplace,selectdesired shelf height, l\]th shelf fl'ont

raised slightl):hook tile bracket's top lug into tile track,

then lowrr the shelf onto the support.

NOTE:Theshelftotherightofthetrackisdesigned

tohookintotheright-handslot;theshelftotheleft

isdesignedtohookintotheleft-handslot.

Pullforward

Toremovethe fulPwidthshelves

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf! a

stationa W tempered glass shelf, a spillproof shelf

or two steel wire stationa W shelves. These shelves

can be moved to mlother place in tile fresh fbod

COIilt) artIileIlt.

Tile fidl-width sliding shelf has stop-locks. When

placed correctly on tile shelf supports, the shelf

wi]l stop befbre coming completely out of the

refrigerator and will not tilt when you place fi)od

on it or remove food from it.

//b lift rearJ'X

....:M

To remove a full-width shelf when the fresh

food compartment door cannot be opened fully

Spillproof Shelves {on some models)

Spillproof shelves have special edges

to help prevent spills from dripping

to lower sheh'es. To remove or replace

the sheh'es, see the above instructions.

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Step Shelf

To remove the step shelf:

Z] Lift left side of shelf slightly

[-7] Move shelf to the left to free its right ends

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from holes in the cabinet wall

[_] ower right side of shelf, move shelf to the

right and take it out.

To replacethe stepshelf:

[-_ With shelf tihed as shown, fit left ends of

shelf into holes in cabinet w_ffl.

[2--]Lift left side of shelf slightly; swing shelf up,

fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet

wzdl, and lower shelf into place.

Aboutthe storagedrawers.

Not all features are on all models.

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Snacks Drawer

The snacks drawer can

bemo,edtothemost

useful_ocatio,1forrout

fami]y's needs.

/_ ......, _ Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

accumulate in tile bottom of

tlle drawers should be emptied

and tile drawers wiped dry.

Aboutstoragedrawer and coverremoval.

Not all features are on all models.

HumiOiO.co,,.'ox Adjustable Humidity Drawer {onsome models)

Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW

H_aH to: HIGHsetting to provide hig:h humidib_ setting to provide lower humidib_ levels

etables, recommended fbr most fruits.

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Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers

past the stop location.

Toremove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

Twin Drawer Shelf

To remove:

[_ Remove the drawers.

[_-]Reach in, push the front of glass cover up,

alld at tile same time, pull it tiorwardas far

as it will come.

Tilt it alld take it OUt. Avoidcleaning the coldglass

cover with hot water because the extreme

temperature diftbrencemay cause it to break.

[_] Remove the drawer frame. (Nwavs remove

the glass cover befioreyou take ot{tthe

drawer frame.)

Liftthe _rmneoff the supports ateach sideand

back, pull it forward, tilt it mid take it out.

To replace:

[-_ Lower the frame until it rests on the

supports at each side and back.

[2--]Replace the glasscove1;pushing its rear

edge firmly into the rear frame channel and

gendy lowering the front into place.

[_] Replace the drawers.

About the automatic icemaker (onsome models).

A newly-installed refrigerator maytake 12-24 hours to begin making ice.

PowerSwitch

\ op..o_=.....

j" /

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lerArmin

the STOP

FederArmin(up ) position

theON(down)

position

Tile icemaker will produce al)proximately

3 to 3 1/2 lbs. of ice in a 24-hour period,

depending on tile freezer comt)artment

temperature, room temperature, number

of door openings and other use conditions.

If tile refrigerator is operated before tile water

connection is made to tile icemakeg move the

feeler arm to the STOP 'up) position.

"_\;hen the refrigerator has been connecmd to

the water suppl?_ move die feeler arm to the ON

{down) position.

The icemaker will fillwith water when it cools to

15°E A newly-installed reiiqgerator may take 12 to

24 hours to t)eg_n maldng ice cubes.

Once the icemaker starts to make ice, it may take

up to 48 hours to fill the bin, depending on'the

temperature settings and number of (bor

openiIgs.

x.}mwill hear a buzzing sound eadl time the

icelnaker fills with wamr.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow

the water line to clear.

Be so_renothing interferes with the sweep of the

feeler arm.

When die bin fillsto the levelof the feeler arm,

die icemaker will stop producing ice.

It isnormal fbr several cubes to be joined

togedler.

If ice is not used frequent13,;old ice olbes will

become cloud?;taste stale,shrink or fuse

togedler.

On power switdl models, die green power light

will blink if ice olbes get stuck in die icemaker.

To correct dlis, set die power switch to 0 {0If)

and remove die cubes. Set die power switch to I

{0n)to restart die icemaker. _M'terdie icelnaker

has been turned on again, dlere will be a de]W

of about 45 minutes befbre die icelnaker

reslnnes operation.

NOTE:Inhomeswith lower-than-averagewater

pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple

timeswhenmakingonebatchofice.

Icemakeraccessorykit:

If your rel:cigeratordid not alreadycome equipped

with an automatic icemaker,an icem&er

accessop,-ldtisavailableat extra cost.

Check the back of the refrigerator tbr the

specificicemaker ldt needed t})ryour model. 5

Careand cleaningotthe refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The doorhandlesand trim >n somemodels). Clean

with a cloth dampened with soapywater. Dry with a

soft cloth.

Keepthe outsideclean.Wipe with a clean cloth lightly

dalnpened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

The stainlesssteelpanelsanddoorhandles (on some models)

can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel

cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless

steel.

Donotwipethe refrigeratorwith asoileddishclothorwet

towel.Thesemayleavea residuethat canerodethe paint.

Donotusescouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners

containingbleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand

weakenthe paintfinish.

Cleaning the inside

To help prevent odors, legatean open box of baking soda in

tile fresh flood and freezer compartlnents.

Unplugthe refrigerator beforecleaning.

If this isnot practical, wring excessmoisture out of sponge

or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

[se warm water and baldng soda solution about a

tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1liter)

of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and

wipe dr?:

After cleaning tile door gaskets, apply a thin layer of

petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This

helps keep the gaskets froln sticking and bending out of

shape.

Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves(onsomemodels)with hotwater

becausetheextremetemperaturedifferencemaycausethemto

break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan

causeit to shatter.

Donotwashanyplasticrefrigeratorpartsin thedishwasher.

Condenser

There is no need %r routine

Cleaning the condenser coils.

condenser cleaning in normal

home operating environments.

However, in environlnents that

may be particularly dusb or

greas> the condenser should

be cleaned periodically for

efficient refrigerator operation.

To clean tile condenser, turn tile temperature control dial to

0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brusil specially designed for tills

purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.

Moving the Refrigerator

Be carefifl when moving tile refrigerator away from

tile wall. All b_pes of floor coverings can be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those wittl elnbossed

SUF_h_ICe S.

Turn die leveling legs at each front corner of tile refrigerator

counterclocl_vise until the rollers support

the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to

position by pushing it straight in. Moving

the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage

to the floor covering or refrigerator.

Whenpushingthe refrigeratorback,makesureyoudon'troll over

the powercordor icemakersupplyline(onsomemodels).

After rolling tile refrigerator back into place, turn tile legs

clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the

refrigerator.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from

its electrical outlet, unscrew tile bulb when cool and replace

it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

Turningthecontroltothe 0 positiondoesnotremovepowerto

the lightcircuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, relnove %od and unplug the

refrigerator. Move the telnperature control dial to the {1

position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution

of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (l

liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Move the feeler arm to tile STOP(up) position and

shut off the water supply to tile refrigerator.

If tile teinperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified

servicer drain tile water supply system (on SOllle models) to

prevent serious properD _dalnage

due to flooding

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose iteins such as grille, shehes and drawers by

taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Besurethe refrigeratorstaysinanuprightpositionduringmoving.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethesei structio s

for local inspector's use.

•IMPORTANT - Observeallgovemi g

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besureto leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions for

furore reference.

• Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical skills.

• Completion time Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

Reversing the Door Swing

1 hour

• Proper installation is the responsibili_ _of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the _\"arranty.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

{on some models)

If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be

connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit

(containing copper robing, shutoff valve, fittings and

instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, by

visiting our lVebsite at ge.com (in Canada at

www.geappliances.ca} or from Parts and Accessories,

1.800.661.1616.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install d_e refrigerator where d_e temperature will go

below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to

maintain proper temperatures.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.

CLEARANCES

Allow the fi)llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation,

proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical

comaections.

• Sides 3/4" (19 mm)

• Top 1" (25 mm)

• Back 2" (50 mm)

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are

adjustable. They firmly posidon the refrigerator and prevent

it from moving when the doors are opened. Leveling legs

should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just

enough that the doors close easily when opened about

halfway.

Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator;

counterclockwiseto lower it.

RoJJersnext to the leveling legs allow you to move the

refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning:

Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the

refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers. After

rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs

clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the

refrigerator.

Installation instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (ONSOMEMODELS)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supply kits are _\_48X2,

WX8X3 or 1\'LX8X4, depending on tile amount of robing

you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE

SmartComlect TM Refrigerator Tubing (1\'_208X10006

WX08X 10015 and WX08X 10025).

When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse

Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is

with a GE R\TI_t. For other reverse osmosis water systems,

follow the manufacturer's recolnmendations.

This water line installation is not warranted by the

refrigerator or icelnaker manufacturer. Follow these

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive

water dalnage.

Water hammer ;_vater banging in tile pipes) in house

plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead

to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to

correct water hammer before installing

the water supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up tile

water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before coimecting tile water

line, make sure tile feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position.

Do not install tile icemaker robing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)

during installation, be sure 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 TM Refrigerator Tubing kit,

1/4"outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the

water supply If using copper, be sure both ends of the

robing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure tile

distance froln the water valve on the back of the

refrigerator to tile water supply pipe. Then add 8'

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"

[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out

froln the wall after installation.

WHAT YOU WiLL NEED (CONT.)

GE SmartConnect _" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available

in the following lengths:

6' (z.8 m)

15' (4.6 m)

25' (7.6 m)

-WX08X10005

-WX08X10015

-WX08X10025

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 valve

and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost froln

your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,

1.800.661.1616.

• A cold water supply. Tile water pressure must be between

20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4 8.1 bar).

• Power dr:dl.

• 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 shutof["

valve alld tile refrigerator water valve.

• If you are using a GE SmartConnect _'_Refrigerator

Tubing kit, tile necessary fittings are preasselnbled

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 refrigerator

OR you can cut of[" the flared fitting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Do

not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect TM

Refrigerator tubing.

• Shutoffvalve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a

- -,_ ))1,

minimum inskte diameter of .)/_2 at the point of

co,mection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-_pe

shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.

Befi)re purchasing, make sure a saddle-%_pe valve

colnplies with your local plumbing codes.

Installation instructions

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

m SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY AND UNPLUG

REFRIGERATOR

Turn on tile nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long

enough to clear the line of water.

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DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It

is best to compeer into the side of a vertical water pipe.

When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water

pipe, make the com_ection 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 tile water pipe ieven if using a self-

piercing wdve), 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.

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fastenthe shutoff valve 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

mbing.

Washer

PipeClaml-- End

Claml

Saddle-Type .VerticalCold

ShutoffValve WaterPipe

NOTE: Commomsealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes _48CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are

illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult

with your licensed plumber.

N1 ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the

refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or

floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as

close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8

feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"[25 cm]

diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the

wall after installation.

CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

fi_r copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and

compeer it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the

valve. Tighten the COlnpression nut securel>

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ,M

Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end

of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten

compression mlt until it is hand tight, then tighten one

additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may

cause leaks.

?ression

Nut

Saddle-Type

ShutoffValve_ SmartConnect_

Tubing

PackingNut

OutletValve Ferrule(sleeve)

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are

illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult

with your licensed plumber.

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on (counterclockwise) and

flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about

one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the

Installation instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (CONT.)

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

= Before makhlg the connecdon to the refi-ig'erato_; be sure the

refi'igerator power cord is not i_lugged into the wall outlet.

• recommend installing a water filter if your water suppl)

has sand or particles that could clog the screen of tlle refi'igerator's

water vah'e. Install it in file water line near file refi_gerator If using

GE SmartConnect" Refiqgerator Tubing ldt, }ou will need an

adctitionad tube _\_08X 10002 to connect tile _llteI l Do not cut

plastic rathe to install ffltei:

P,_elnove tile access covei:

the plasdc fle_ble cap fi'om the water

valve (refi_ig'erator connecdonl.

Relnove

Place die compression nut and fe*Ttfle (sleeve/ onto die end of die

robing as shown. On GE SmartConnect TM Refiig'eramr Tubing ldt,

the nuts are alrea@ assembled m the robing

Insert the end of the mbhlg into the water valve connection as fi_r

as possible. While holding the utbing, dghten the fitdng

For plastic mbhlg fi'om a GE SmartConnect" Refiig'eramr Tubing

ld%insert the molded end of the robing into the shutoff valve and

dghten compression nm mldl it is hand dght, then dghten one

additional Un'n with a wrench. Overdghtenhlg may cause leaks.

Fasten die robing into die clamp provided to hold k in

a verdcal position. _bu may need to p1%"open die clamp.

1/4"Copper

Tubing

(

Refrigerator

Connection

TubingClamp

1/4"Compression

Nut

-- Ferrule

(sleeve)

SmartConnect_

Tubing

Rea_ach_heacce_coveralls"

[_ TURN THE WATER

ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections

that leak.

I-_ PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of robing so that it does not vibrate

against the back of the refl_igerator or against the wall.

Push the refligerator back to the wall.

[_ START THE ICEMAKER

On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch

to the I (on} position. On feeler arm models, move the

feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The icelnaker will

not begin to operate undl it reaches its operating

telnperamre of ] 5°F 19°C) or belo_x:

It will then begin operation autolnadcally.

Power switch model

FeelerArm in

the ON (down) position

Feeler arm model

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water

valve may turn on up to 3 dines to deliver enough water

to the icemaker.

Installation instructions

El REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

iMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing the door swing:

• Read the instructions all the way through bet})re starting

Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using theln

in tile _xTong places.

• Provide a non-scramhing work surt_ace for

tile doors.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move tile cabinet

until door-swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are fi_rchanging dLehinges from

tile right side to tile left side_f you ever want to change rile

hinges back to tile right side, follow these same instructions

and reverse all references to left and right.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillipsscrewdriver

Masldngtape

5/16" hex-head

socketdriver

T20or T25Torxdriver

(neededfor somemodels)

Puttyknife orthin-blade

screwdriver

5/16" open-end

wrench

m BEFORE YOU START

l. l Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.

1.2 Empb_ all door shelves, including tile dairy

compartlnent.

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to tile floor. To

do so could damage tile door stop.

_] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

2.2 With a 5/16"hex-head socket driver, remove the

screws that hokl tile top hinge to tile cabinet.

2.3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from

tile socket in tile top of the door and set it aside,

along with its screws.

Top

2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the

cabinet. Lift it off tile center hinge pin.

2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the

outside up.

2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of the

cabinet to tile screw holes vacated by the top hinge

rei1Loval.

Installation instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

i-_ REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

3.2

[sing a 5/16"hex-head socket screwdriver and a

5/]6"open-end wrench, remove the two screws

holding the center hinge to the cabinet. Lift the

center hinge to free its pin from 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 d_etape and flit d_edoor away from d_e

cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge

bracket. {If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom,

put it ba& on the hinge.)

3.4 Set the door outskle-up on a non-scratching surface.

_-l REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.}

3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite skle of the

cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge

renloval.

3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the

opposite side.

3.7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start

it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side. Do not

ckiveit all die way down leave enough space trader file

screw head fiorthicl,_]essof the bracket.

REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4.1 Move the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer fi'om the

right side to the left side.

Washer

Switchthe hingepinto the ¢---

oppositesideof the bracl<et_; ¢_.i-_, "---_

Bracket

Installation instructions

[-47REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.I

4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at

top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side

at tiffs time.

Installingthe hingeonthe left.

7I?

Installingthe hingeonthe right.

NOTES:

Solne hinges have %ur holes. Which holes you use

for installing tile hinge depends on which side you

install the hinge.

• The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel to the

edge of the case for correct installation.

[-5]REVERSING THE DOOR

HANDLES {CONT.!

5.1.4

Remove plug button from tile top hinge hole oil tile left

side of tile door and insert it into tile hole oil tile

opposite side that was vacated by removal of tile top

hinge.

PlugB_

5.1.5 Pull tile plug button from the front of the door and

transfer it to the opposite side.

PlugButton

Toreattachthe

handleonthe

oppositeside.

_-l REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1 Rclnove tile handle plug using a tape-tipped

put_ _knife under the edge, and relnove the screw

underneath. Rclnove tile two screws holding tile

f_ handle to the top of the door.

Plug,_

I 5.1.2 Remove the handle. 1

5.2

Transfer door stop

5.2.1 Move the plastic door stop and screws from

the right side to the left side.

DoorStop

RightSide

5.2.2 Move the metal door stop from the right

side to the lel't side and transfer the scrmx to

the opposite side of the doon

LeftSide

MetalDoorStop

5.1.3

Remove the screws from the right edge of the door

top and insert them into the handle screw holes on

the opposite side.

5.3

Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door

Handle

5.3.1 Attach tile handle to

the right side of the

door with screws at

the top and under

tile handle plug

5.3.2 Reinstall the

handle plug

Installation instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR

[-51REVERSING 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

hand]e to the bottom

of the doon

5.4.2 Remove the handle.

5.4.3 Remove the screw from the

right top edge of the door

and insert it into the handle

screw hole o,1 the left side.

section 5.2.

5.4.5

Attach the handle to die right

edge of the door

with screws at mp and t)otmm,

using bottom holes vacated by

removal of the door stop

SCreWS.

[_] 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__

Bracket

Plastic

Washer

SWING (CONT.)

Igl RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.)

6.1.2

Insert the pin o,ithe center hinge into the socket in the

mp of the doon Place the space*; then the washe*; o,1 the

hinge pin. HingePin

NOTE: The center hinge must

be turned over as shown when

mounted o,1 the left side.

PlasticWasher

andSpacer

6.1.3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. As the door is brought

into position, slide the hinge under the head of the screw

which earlier had been partly driven into the outermost

hole. Insert the remaining screxx_dlen tighten both screws

securel};

6.2 Re-hang the freezer door

6.2.1 Lower the freezer door _ /

onto the center hinge

pin. Be sure the CenterHing_

washer and spacer

are in place on the pin. _._'-_

andSpacer

6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet, lifting the top hinge so

the pin fits into the socket o,1 the top of the doon

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

front. Tighten the top hinge screws. Do not overtighten

dlese screws tighten them until they are just snug, then

mrn them another one-half turn.

Normal operating sounds, vwvw.amerieanaappiianees.eom

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features

and use newer technology.

Doyou hear what I hear?Thesesoundsare normal.

[]The.ewhighefficie,,cr HUIVIMM,,,

co.lpressor.larru. WHOOSH

faster and longer than -- ===

your old refrigerator and

you inay hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound

while it is operating

[] _}m may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This

is &le to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

[] _}m may hear cracldng or popping sounds when die refrigerator

is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the

correct temperature.

[] The compressor may cause a clicldlN or d_irpi_N sound when

attempting to restart (tlliscould take

up to 5minutes).

[] Expansion mid contraction of coolhlg coils &rang and after

defrost can cause a cracldng or poppi, N sotmd.

[] On models with an icemaker, after an icemaldng cycle, you may

hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

[]

You may hear tile fans spinning at high

speeds.

This happens when the refrigerator is

first plugged in, when the doors are

opened frequendy or when

a large amount of food is added to tlle refrigerator or

freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the

correct telllperatures.

WATERSOUNDS

[] The flow of refrigerant dlrot@l die freezer cooling coils may

make a gl@_ N noise like boili,N ware1:

[] Water dropping on the def_ost hearer can cause a sizzling,

popping or Nlzzing sotmd &Mng the defrost cycle.

meM _)m d_eexvtporator mM flows into fl_edrain pml.

[] ClosiI g die door may cause a gl@ilg soulld due to pressure

equ_zation.

Beforeyoucall 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.

What To Do

Refrigerator does not * 1\;air about 30 minutes t})r defrost cyvle to end.

operate * Move the temperature control c[l_ to a temperature

setting:

• Push die ph g completely into die oudet.

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

Vibrationor rattling(slight * See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

vibrationis normal)

Freshfood orfreezer • See About the temperature control dial.

compartmenttoo warm

• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.

See About the temperature control dial.

PossibleCauses

Refrigerator in defrost cyde.

Temperature control

in0position.

Refrigerator is unplugged.

The fuse is blown/caa'cuit

breaker is tripped.

Ro!ler screws or leveling legs

need adjusting.

Temperature control

not set cold enough.

Warm weather or frequent

door openings.

Door left open.

Package blocking air duct in

freezer comparlment.

• Check to see if pacLage is holding door open.

• Check to see if paclcage is 1)locldng air duct in freezer

compm_unent.

Beforeyoucall for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

PossibleCauses What To Do

Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator * _\hit 24 hours _r rile refrigerator to completely

periods or cycles on and isfirst plugged in. cool down.

off frequently. {Modern Often occurswhen large • This isnormal.

refrigerators with more amounts of food are

storage space anda larger placed in refrigerator.

space and a larger freezer

require more operating Door left ope_ * Check to seeif pa&age is holding door open.

time. They start and stop Hot weather or frequent * This isnormS.

often to maintain even door openings.

temperatures.} Temperature control dM * SeeAbout the temperature control dial.

set at the coldest setting.

Grille and condenser * See Care and cleaning.

need deaning.

-_rost or ice-crystals Door left open. * Check to see if peel<age is holding door open.

on frozen food Too frequent or too long

{frost within package door openings.

is normal)

Automaticicemaker Icemaker is not on. • Move the feeler arm to the ON ;down) position.

doesnotwork Water supply mined offor * See Installing the water line.

{on somemodels) not connected.

Freezer compartment * Wait 24 hours tbr tile refrigerator to completely

too warm. cool down.

Pried up cubes in the storage * Lrvel cubes 1)_hmLd.

bin cause the icemaker

to shut off.

Frequent"buzzing" sound Icemaker is on but the water * Move tile feeler arm to the STOP(up)position. Keeping it

supply to the r_r:Nerator has on will damage the water v_flve.

not been connected.

Cubestoo small Water shutoffvalve conneding * Call the phunl)er to clear the vzflve.

refi:_gerator to water line may

be clogged.

Slow ice cubefreezing Door left open. * Check m see if package is holding door open.

Temperature control _ * SeeAbout the temperature control dial.

not set cold enough.

Ice cubeshave Ice storage bin needs cleaning. * Empb' and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

odor/taste Food traamailfing odor/taste * _\Yap tbods well.

to ice cubes.

Interior ofrefr:Nerator * See Care and cleaning.

needs deardng.

Moisture forms on Not unusual during = _\Tipesurface dry and reset temperaatre control (li_

cabinet surface periods ofhigh humidity, one serdng colder.

between the doors

Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too

(in humidweather, air long door openings.

carries moisture into

refrigerator when doors

are opened)

Refrigerator has odor Foods tranmaitting * t_)cxh with strong odors shotfld be fighdy wrapped.

odor to refrigerator. * Keep an open box of baldng soda in tile refrigerator;

replace eve_ three months.

Interior needs cleaning. = See Care and cleaning.

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