AMERICANA 25 Owner's manual

Brand: AMERICANA

Model: 25

Category: Fridges

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Side by Side

Refrigerators

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these nmnl)ers on a label inside

the refrigerator cmnpartn_ent at the

top on the right side behind the

controls.

Safety Information

Connect Electricity ............. 3

Extension Cords ............... 2

Proper Disposal ................ 2

Safety Precautions .............. 2

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ............ 7

Care and Cleaning ........... 9, ] 0

Controls ..................... 4

Crispers ...................... 6

Dispenser ..................... 8

Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... l l

Shelves and Bins ............... 5

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refiigerator ............... 12

VVater Line Installation ...... 13-1 7

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . .18-20

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 18

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ............ 24

Product Registration ........ 21,22

_4'arranty .................... 23

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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:

_:i:This refrigerator must be properl_ installed

and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

i)::Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang

on the shelves in the refl_igerato_: They could

damage tile refl_igerator and seriously iqiure

themselves.

::_ Do not touch tile cold sm_i_ces in tile fl'eezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin

mm stick to these extremeE cold s/m'hces.

_?_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

\:q)ms and liquids in the vicinib' ot this or any

other appliance.

i)::In refi_igeratoi_ with autolnatic icemakei_,

avoid contact with the m eying parts of the

ejector mechanism, or with the heating element

that releases the cubes. Do not place finge_s or

hands on tile autolnatic icemaking mechanism

while the refl_igerator is plugged in.

i)::Keep finge_s out _ff tile "pinch point" areas;

clearances between tile doo_ and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careful closing doms when children are

in the area.

i)::Unplug tile refrigerator befin'e cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicingbe

performedby aqualified individual

i5::Do not refi'eeze fl'ozen foods which have thawed

completely.

NOTE: Turnlhgtherefwerator off wathe controls on

the touchpanel doesnot shut off electricalpower to the

refrigerator

A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Chikl entrapnlent and suflbcation are not problems

of tile past.J/mked or abandoned refl_gerato_ are

still dangerous...e\vn if tile?' will sit for 'ijust a low

days." If you are getting rid of yore" old refl'igerato*;

})lease fbllow tile instructions below to help pre\ ent

acddents.

Before YouThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator

or Freezer:

iJi::_ke off tile doms.

!;?:I,eaxe tile shelves in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

MI refl_igeration products contain refl_igerants,

which trader federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an

old refl_igeration product, check with tile company

handling tile disposal about what to do.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an extension cord.

Howe\'eI; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a Ui,-listed (in tile United

States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire gro/mding type appliance extension cord having a gro/mding

type plug and outlet and that tile electrical rating _ff tile cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

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WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For

personal safe_ 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 possibiliD' of electric shock haan'd

fl'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv a

qualified electfidan to make sure the outlet is

properly grotmded.

If the outlet is a standard 9-prong outlet, it is yore"

personal responsibiliD' and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grotmded 3-prong wall

outlet.

The refl]gerator should ahvays be I)lugged,, into its

own indixidual electrical outlet which has a xoltage

rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best perfommnce and also

I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring, circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.

Never unplug your refl{gerator b)' pulling on the

power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull

straight out fl'om the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that

have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abi'asion danlage

along its length or at either end.

X,_]_en moving the refl_igemtor away fl'om the

wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the

power cord,

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsonthe refrigerator.

Startup Steps for Proper Temperature Control

STEP l--Set Fresh Food Control on "5."

STEP 2--Set Freezer Control on "5."

STEP _-_-W,MT 12HOURS tor temperature to stabilize.

STEP _-]fa change is needed, mo_e tile control one mm-lber at a time and allo_ 12hom_

for tempenmlre to stabilize.

i;i?:On some models, setting both controls to the warmest setting until the displa}

flashes (off) will stop cooling in both the fi'eezer and refl'igerator compartments.

i;ii:On other models, setting either control to the warmest setting until the displa?

flashes (off) _ill stop the cooling to the fi'eezer and refiqgerator.

NOTE: Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off) .settin-_ via the controls does not

shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and

operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.

Adiust T(¢mpcrratuFe

0 is Off/5 is Normal / 9 is (:oldest

@ @

Hold 3 seconds

Abouttheshelvesandbins. vvvvvv.AmericanaAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

r Bins on the Fresh FoodCompartment Door

Ac!justable bins can easily be carried fl'om

refl_gerator to work area.

To remove: iJfl the ti'ont oI the bin up,

then pull out.

Toreplace or relocate'Engage., , the bin in the

molded supports of the doox, and push in.

Bin will lock in place.

Rearranging the Shelves

Refrigerator Shelves:

ToRemove

0 LiftupandOut _ ]-iltup

Freezer Shelves:

ToRemove

ToReplace

Deep Door Shelves

Detachable shelf extende_ deepen and

enclose fixed door shelves, providing

II/OI'e storage I'OOIl/ }lIld greater storage

flexibility.

Toremove: iJfl the shelf extender straight

up, then pull out.

Toreplace:Engage the shelf extender in the

molded supports on the door and push in.

It will lock in place.

Aboutthe crispers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Crispers

Excess water that ma_ accumulate in the

bottom of the (h'awe_s should be wiped (h_.

Aboutthe crisperremoval

Not all features are on all models.

Crisper j_"

Guides _/'4_

When replacing the crispers,

make sure you slide them through

the crisper guides.

Crisper Removal

(_ispe_ can easil_ be removed by, tiltino_ uo

slightly and I)ullin_*_past stop location.

If the door prevents you fl'om taking out

the ct_isi)ets, the reti_igerator will need to

be rolled flwward until the door opens

enough to slide the c_isi)e_s out. In some

cases, when you roll the i'efYigei'ator out,

you will need to move the reti'igerator to

the left as w>u roll it out.

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

Power Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

Switch

Icemaker

Green

PowerLight srArm

The icemaker will produce seven cubes

per cycle---al)l)roxin/ately 100-130 cubes

in a 24-hour l)eriod, del)ending on fl'eezer

COllll)ai'tlllent tellll)ei'attli'e _ i'OOll1

telllperattlre, ntllllbei" Of door ol)enings

and other use conditions.

If the refl_igerator is operated befin'e the

water cmmection is made to tile icemake_;

set the power switch in the 0 (off) position.

When the refl_igerator has been comlected

to the water SUl)ply, set the power switch to

the I (On)position.

The icemaker will fill with water when

it cools to 15°E A newEqnstalled

reti_igerator may take 12-24 hom_ to

begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the fi_st tew batches of ice to

allow the water line to clear

If ice is not used fl'equenfly, old ice cubes

will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.

If ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker, the

green power light will blink. To correct this,

set the power switch to 0 (of'[)and remove

the cubes. Set the power switch to 1(on) to

restart the icemake_: _Mter the icemaker has

been turned on again, there will be a delay

of about 45 nlinutes befi)re the icemaker

I'eStllIleS ol)eration.

NOTE: Inhomeswith lower-than-averagewater

pressure,youmayhear the icemakercycle multiple

times whenmaking onebatch ofice.

Be sm'e nothing interteres with the sweep

of the teeler aml.

It is nomml for sexeral cubes to be joined

together:

There is an upper freezer shelf

above the icemaker that can be

used for storage.

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Ice Storage Drawer

Toaccess ice, pull the drawer out,

Toremove the drawer, pull it straight out

and lift it past the stop location.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If yore" retrigerator did not come ah'ea(l_

equil)l)ed with an autonlatic icemake_;

an icemaker accessory kit is ax filable at

extI'a cost.

Check the back of the refligerator fin.

the specific icemaker kit needed fin.

VOIII" I//odel,

Aboutthe dispenser.

On some models

ToUse the Dispenser

Some dispenser models offer water only. On

other models _ou can select CUBED ICE

or WATER _.

Press tile glass gently against tile top oI tile

dispenser cradle.

If no water is dispensed when the corn)crater is

first installed,there may be air in the water line

system. Press the d/spenser arm for at least two

m/butesto remove trapped air from the water line

andto fill the water system. Toflush out impurities

in the water/1be,throw away the first slkglassfuls

of water.

CAUTION:Neverput fingersoranyother

objects/btotheicecrasherdischargeopening.

Locking the Dispenser (on some models)

Press the tockp',_d for

3 seconds to lock tile

dispenser and control

panel. To unlock, press

and hold tile pad again

Hold 3 s_'conds

for 3 seconds.

Dispenser Light(on some models)

This pad turns tile night

light.l

andoff. Tile light alsoCollies on when the

dispenser cradle is

pressed. If this light

burns out, it should be replaced with a

6 watt maximum, 12 volt DC bulb.

Ice Storage Drawer

on Ice Dispenser Models

Toremove:

Set tile icelnaker power switch to tile O (Off)

position. Pull tile drawer straight o/lt and

then lift past tile step position.

Toreplace:

\._l/en rel)lacing tile drawei; Inake sure to

push it firmly into place. If it does not go all

the way back, remove it and rotate the drive

nlechanisln 1/4 turn. Then push tile

drawer back again.

Important Facts About Your Ice Dispenser

?_:Do not add ice fl'oln trays or bags to

tile storage bin. It inav not crush or

dispense well.

_: Avoid ovedilling glass with ice and use

of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam

tile chute or cause tile door ill tile chute

to fl'eeze shut. If ice is blocking the

chute, poke it through with a wooden

Sl)OOn.

::Ji::Beverages and fl)ods should not be

quick-chilled ill the ice storage bin.

Cans, bottles or fi)od packages ill tile

storage bin inav cause the icelnaker

or auger to jaln.

_: To kee I) dispensed ice fl'oln missing

the glass, put the glass close to, but

not touching, tile dispenser oi)ening.

_: The fi_t glass of water dispensed may be

wamler than the following ones. This is

nolIIlal.

iJi::Dispensed water is not ice cold.

For colder watei; silnply add ice cubes

before disl)ensing, water.

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Cleaning the Outside

The dispenser drip area, (on some models)

beneath the grille, shotdd be wii_d (hT. _4"_ter

left in this area may leave deposits. Remove

the deposits by adding mMiluted vinegar to

the well. Soak m_til the deposits disappear

or becoille loose enotlgh to IJnse _l_V_lVk

The dispenser cradle (on some models).

Beiore cleaning, lock the dispenser by

pressing and holding the Lock pad t0r

3 seconds. Clean with warn/wamr and

baking soda solution--about a tablespoon

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

of wam_: Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

The doorhandles and trim. Clean with a

cloth dampened with soapy water: Dry

with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean

cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen

appliance wax or mild liquid dish (lete_gent.

Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Donot wipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddish

cloth orwet towel.Thesemayleavearesidue

that canerodethepaint.Donot usescounbg

pads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners

containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan

scratchand weakenthepaintfinish.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors,leave an open bo× c4

baking soda in the fl'esh food and fl'eezer

COIl/pa I'[lIlents.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this

is not practical, wring excess moistm'e ()tit

of sponge or cloth when cleaning arotmd

switches, lights or controls.

Use wai_m water and baking soda solution--

about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda

to a quart (1 limr) (ffwate_: This both

cleans and neutralizes oclo_. Rinse and

wipe (lr_:

_Mter cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin

layer of petrolemnjelly to the door _skets

at the hinge side. This helps keep the

gaskets ti'om sticking and bending ()tit

of shape.

Drain opening in freezer compartment During

yearly cleaning, renlove bottom fl'eezer

basket and flush a solution of baking

soda--1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups

(500 ml) of hot (not boiling) wam_

through the drain line with the help of a

meat baste_: This will help eliminate odor

and reduce the likelihood of a clogged

drain line. If drain becomes clogged, use a

meat baster and baking soda solution to

fi)rce the clog through the drain line.

Avoid cleaning cud glass shelves with hot water

because the extreme temperature difference

may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves

carefull_z Bumping tempered g/ass can cause it

to shatter

Donot washanyplasticrefngeratorpartsin

thedishwasher

Careand cleaning oftherefrigerator.

Behind the Refrigerator

Be caretul when moving the refl_igerator

away fl'om the wall. _dl types of floor

coverings can be dalnaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with

elllbossed S/llS[_lces.

Pull the reflJgerator straight out and returi_

it m position by pushing it straight in.

Moving the refl_igerator in a side direction

Inay result in danmge to the floor coverh_g

or reflJgeratoi:

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure

you don't rot over the power cord or icemaker

supply line (onsome models).

Preparing for Vacation

For long \;l(-ations or absen(-es_ i'elllOVe

food and unphlg the reli_igeratoi: Clean

the interior with a baking soda solution

of one tablespoon (15 Inl) of baking soda

to one quart (l liter) _ffwateI: I,eave the

(looi_ open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (ol"[J

position and shut off the water supply to

the refl_igeratm:

If the temperature can drop below

fl'eezing, have a qualified servicer drain the

water supply s};steln (on some models) to

prevelK serious property dalnage due to

flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secm'e all loose items such as grille,

shelves and drawei_ by taping them

securely in place to prevent dalnage.

Besure,therefrigeratorstaysin anupnght

positionduringmoving.

Replacingthelightbulbs. Ame,ica.aa ,ia.cescom

NOTE: Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off) setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

Fresh Food Compartment--Upper Light

0 Unplug the reflJgeratm:

On models with pad controls--The

bulb is located near the uppe>left rear

corner of the compartment, behind the

light shield.

A) Remove the light shield by

sliding it fi_rward and out ot the

coI/l pa i'tlllent,

B) P.eplace with an appliance bulb of

the same or lower wattage,

C) Replace the light shield by holding

it against the left wall and sliding up

and toward the rear wall m_fil it

snaps in place.

On models with knob controls--The

bulb is located behind the controls.

Replace with an appliance bulb of

the same or lower wattage.

0 Plug the refrigerator back in.

Freezer Compartment

0 Unplug the refl_igeratm:

@ Remoxe tile shelf just below light

shield. (Tile shelf will be easier to

remove if it is emptied fi_t.)

i,ifl up on the light shield to remove.

After replacing with an appliance

bulb of the same or lower watta_*e

reinstall the shield b) hanging it

fl'om the three tabs.

Reinstall the shelf and plug the

refrigerator back in.

Dispenser (on some models)

0 Unplug the reffigeratm:

@ The bulb is located on the dispenser

trader the control panel. Remoxe

tile light bulb by tm'nino it

counterclockwise.

0 Replace the bulb with a bulb of the

S}lllle size }lll(] wattaoe

O Plug the refrigerator back in.

Installation

Instructions

Refri

erator

Model 25

I If youhave questions,call 1.800.432.2737

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these hlstructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Sa,etheseinsmtctionsfor

local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,,ea, codes

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer _ Be sul_ to lea\e fllese instructions

wifll tile Consumer.

• Note to Consumer _/<,eepthese instructkms tbr d/lure

Fe_el_nce.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical skills.

• Completion time - Refl_igerator Installation

15 minutes

• Proper inst_dlation is tile responsibility of tile installel:

• Product failure due to improper installation is not coxered

under tile \_m'antv.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(on some models)

If the reti'igenmn" has an icemakel, it will hme to be connected

to a cokt water lille. AGE water suppl 5 kit (containing tubing,

shuu)tt valve, fitfingx and instructions) is available at extra cost

ti'om your dealer or ti'om Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install tile refl_igerator where die temperaml> will go

belo_x 60°F (16°(2) because it will not run often enough to

maintain proper temperatures.

• Install it (ill a floor strong enough to support it fl/llt loaded.

CLEARANCES

)dlo_ tile tollowing clearances tot ease of installation, proper air

circulation and plumNng and electrical connections.

• Sides 1/8" (4 Into)

• Top 1" (25 ram)

• Back 1" (25 ram)

A door clearance of 3/4" (19 ram) is needed fill"a 90° door

opening \dlich pr(Mdes bettor access to file tbod storage al_a.

ROLLERS

The rollers have 3 purposes:

• Rollers a(!just so tile door closes easily \d/en opened about

halEvat.

• Rollel* a({jtlst so tile refligerator is filmly positioned (ill tile

floor and does not w()bble.

• Rollers allow you to lno_e tile l>fl'igerator ax_v ti'om tile x_dl

tor cleaning. "

To adjust the rollers: __

Turn tile roller ad'usting.!., ....screws

clocM_ise to raise the refl'igeratol;

comlterdockwise to lower it. Use an

a({iustable _Tench (3/8" hex head bolt) or pliers.

DOOR ALIGNMENT

After lexeling, make stire that tile doors are exen ;:it tile top.

To make tile doors even, at!just tile refi-lgerator door as tollows:

O Remoxe tile Base Grille, open tile dool_, then pull tile grille

straight out.

Determine which of tile two doors is higher than the othel;

I_ifttile lower dool; along with the small cam.

Place tile shim between tile Door Metal Hinge and tile small

cam as shown.

_ Press ill tile shim so that it fits ill between tile metal hinge

and the plastic cam.

_ Close tile doors and check if they are lexel at tile top./f one

door is still lower than tile otheli repeat tile process and

insert another shim.

Shimsarestored

u.derthefreshfood

doortophingecoveE

Shim

NOTE: If tile doors are not exert and tile shim is already inserted,

Villic;:lllrel//o'_e tile shim to lower tile door.

Installation instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

I_.ecommended 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 TM Refl'igerator Tubing

(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and

WX08X10025).

When connecting your refl'igerator to a GE Reverse

Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation

is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water

systems, tollow the manufimtm'er's recommendations.

This water line installation is not warranted bv tile

refl'igerator or icemaker manufimturer. Follow these

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive

water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in tile pipes) in house

plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and

lead to water leakage o, flooding. (;all a qualified

plumber to correct water hammer befl_re installing

the water supply line to the refl'igerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refl'igerator beibre connecting the

water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in

the 0 (Ofl} position.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures thll below fl'eezing.

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

plmnbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing

kit, 1/4" outer dialneter to connect the refrigerator

to the water supply: If using copper, be sure both ends

of the tubing are cut square.

To detemfine how nmch tubing you need: ineasure

the distance froln the water wflve on the back of the

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Be sure there is

sufficient extra tubing to allow the reli'igerator to move

out ti'oln the wall atier installation.

GE Slnart(]onnect TM Refl'igerator Tubing Fdts are

available ill the fi_llowing lengths:

2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002

6' (1.8 Ill) -- X_3X08X10006

15' (4.6 m) - X_3X08X10015

25' (7.6 m) - X43X08X10025

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that

supplied in GE SmartCmmect 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 mid cause

water damage to your home.

installation instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff

wflve and fittings listed below) is a\zfilable at extra

cost fl'OlIl VO/lI" dealer or flOlil Parts _111(1 Accessories,

800.626.9002.

• A cold water supply. Tile water pressure must be

between 20 and 120 p,s,i, (1,4-8,2 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 cmmect the COl)per tubing

to tile shutoffvalve and tile refrigerator

water w_lve.

• If wm are using a GE Si//art(]onnect TM Refl'igerator

Tubing kit, tile necessat T fittings are preassembled to

tile tubing.

• If wmr existing COl)per water line has a flared fitting

at the end, you will need an adapter (awfilable at

plmnbing supply stores) to connect the water line to

tile refl'igerator OR you can cut off tile flared fitting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.

Do not tilt formed end fl'om GE Sinart(]onnect TM

Refl'igerator tubing.

• Shutoff valve to connect to tile cold water line.

The shutoff wflve should have a water inlet with a

minhnmn inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of

connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-tyi)e

shutoff wflves are included in many water sui)ply kits,

gefl)re purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve

complies with your local plmnbing codes.

Install tile shutoff xalxe on tile nearest frequently used

drinking water line.

[] SHUT OFF THE MAiN WATER

SUPPLY

Ttu'n on tile nearest fimcet long enouoh_ to clear

tile line of water.

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location fl_r tile valve that is easily

accessible. It is best to connect into tile side of a

vertical water pipe. _'hen it is necessary to connect

into a horizontal water pipe, make tile connection

to tile top or side, rather than at tile bottom,

to avoid drawing off anv sediment from tile

water pipe.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4" hole in tile water pipe (even it using a

sell=l)iercing valve) using a shai 1) bit. Relnove anv

bur_ restflfing fl'om drilling tile hole in tile pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill,

Faihu'e to drill a l/4" hole may result in reduced

ice I)roduction or slnaller cubes.

Installation instructions

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoit xalxe to the cold water pipe with

the pipe clamp.

PipeClamp --%

Saddle-Type J -VerticalCold

ShutoffValve WaterPipe

NOTE: (;ommonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wdves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Consult with wmr licensed plumber.

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws tmtil the sealing washer

begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or vou may c_ush the

tubing.

-Washer

PipeClamp

t •

ClampScrew

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the robing between the cold water line and

the reli'igera tot.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall

or floor (behind the refrigerator or ac!jacent base

cabinet) as ('lose to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufticient extra tubing to

allow the refl'igerator to move out fl'oln the wall

alier installation.

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

VALVE

Place the compression nut and ti_Hule (sleeve) fin"

COl)per tubing onto the end of the tubing and

connect it to the shutott wdve.

Make sm'e the tubing is flflly inserted into the valve.

Tighten the compression nut secm'elv:

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Smart(_onnect TM

Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end

of the tubing into the shutoff wdve and tighten

compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten

one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening

IIl_lV Catlse leaks.

Outlet Valve --

F°227:

_ Tubing

-- Ferrule(sleeve)

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wflves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Consult with wmr licensed plumber:

[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Tm'n the main water supply on and flush out the

tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve alter about

one quart (l liter) of water has been flushed

through the tubing.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.)

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the refl'igerator,

be sure the refl'igerator power cord is not

plugged into the wall outlet.

• If your refl'igerator does not have a water filter,

we recolnmend installing one if vour water supply

has sand or particles that could clog the screen of

the refi'igerator's water wdve. Install it in the

water line near the refl'igerator. If using a (;E

Smart(]onnect T_I Refl'igerator Tubing kit, you

will need an additional tube (_._3X08X10002)

to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube

to install filter.

Some models have the refl'igerator connection at

the end of tubing located outside the compressor

compartment access cover. On other models, the

COlili)i'essoi" COlili)ai'tli/ent access cover iiUlSt be

removed in order to access the refl'igerator

connection at the water wdve.

On models usim, the refrigeration connection at

the water xalxe, remoxe the plastic flexible cap.

Place the compression nut and ti_rt ule (sleeve)

onto the end of the tubing as shown. On a GE

SmartConnect Refl'igerator Tubing kit, the nuts

are alreadv assembled to the tubing.

[]

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Insert the end of the tubing into the reli'igerator

connection as flu" as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Slnart(_onnect

Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of

the tubing into the refl'igerator com_ection and

tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight,

then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.

Overtightening may cause leaks.

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided as

shown to kee I) it in position. You may need to pry

open the clamp.

One of the illustrations below will look like the

cmmection on your refrigerator.

Tubing

Clamp _

1/4"

Compression

Nut

1/4"

Tubing

Ferrule

(sleeve}

SmartConnectTM

Connection Tubing

1/4" 1/4"

(sieeve}__

Rdrigerat0r _ SmartConnectTv

Connection Tubing

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten am connections that leak.

Reattach the access cruet.

Installation instructions

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

_rranoe tile coil of tubing so that it does not xibrate

against the back of the refrigerator or against the

wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

START THE ICEMAKER

Set tile icemaker power switch to tile I (on)position.

Tile icemaker will not begin to operate until it

reaches its operating temperature of I5°F (-9°C)

or below. It will then begin operation automatically

if tile icemaker power switch is in tile I (on} position.

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, tile

water xalxe may turn on up to 3 times to delixer

eno//(vh watei" to tile icemakei:

Normal operatingsounds.

These sounds are normal

and are due mostly to highly

efficient operation.

The new high efficiency comi)ressor runs tipster and will haxe a higher pitch lmm

or I)ulsating, sound while oi)erating.

The tim circtflating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperattu'es

throtlghotlt.

_ter droli) ring, on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or i)opping

sotmd dtwing the defrost c) cle.

The flow of reffioerant through the fl'eezer cooling coils sounds like boilino

water or a gm'gling noise.

Cracking or i)oi)ping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction

dtwing defl'ost and refrigeration fi)llowing deft'est.

,_4'ater dill)ping as it melts fl'om the e',aporator and flows to the drain pan

(hu_ing the defl'ost cycle.

Icemaker (onsomemodels)

The icemaker water xalxe will buzz when the icemaker fills with water; If the

power s_itch is in the I (on) position, it will buzz even if it has not }et been hooked

up to water; Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position befi)re it is hooked

up to water can damage the icemake_: To prexent this, set the power switch to the

0 (Off)position. This will stoi _ the buzzing.. , .

The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water framing in pipes as

icemaker refills.

Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting -tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and youmay not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * _hit ablaut 30 minutes fl n" detix _st cycle to end.

operate Freezer control * Move the ti'eezer control to a lower temperature setting.

h'_ 0 (off) position.

Refrigerator is unplugged, * Push the l)lug completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit * Rel)lace fuse or reset the breaker.

breaker is tripped.

Vibration or rattling Front rollers need adjusting. * See Rollers.

(slight vibration

is normal)

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Possible Causes What ToDo

Motor operates for

long periods or cycles

on and off frequently.

(Modern refrigerators

with more storage

space and a larger

freezer require more

operating time. They

start and stop often

tomaintain even

temperatures.)

Freshfood or freezer

compartment too warm

Frost orice crystals

on frozen food

(frost within package

is normal)

Normal when refrigerator

is In'st plugged in.

Often occurs when large

amounts of food are

placed in refrigerator.

Door left open.

Hot weather or frequent

door openhlgs.

Temperature controls

set at the coldest

setting.

Temperature control not set

cold enough.

WaJcm weather or frequent

door openhlgs.

Door left open.

Too frequent or too long

door opesfings.

• _.fit 24 houlS fi)r the refl_igerator to colnl)letely

cool dowIs.

• This is nmmal.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

• This is nomml.

• SeeAbout thecontrols.

• See About the controls.

• Set tile telnl)erature control one step coldei:

See About the controls.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

Dividerbetweenfresh

foodandfreezer

compartments

feelswarm

Automatic icemaker

does not work

(onsome models)

Automatic energy saver

system circulates warm

liquid m'otmd front edge

of freezer compartment.

IcemaJ_er power switch

is in the 0 (off) position.

Water supply turned off or

not commcted.

Freezer compartment

tOO vwarsn.

• This helps prevent c(mdelssafion on tile outside.

• Set tile power switch to tile I (on) position.

• See Installingthe water line.

• _4'ait 24 houls tor tile reliJgerator to colnl)letely

cool dowIs.

Piled up cubes in the storage

bin cause the icema_ker

to shut off.

• i,evel cubes by hand.

Ice cubeshave

odor/taste

Slowice cubefreezing

Doornotclosing

properly

Orangeglowin

thefreezer

Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.

(Green power light on

icema_ker blinking).

Ice storage bin needs clemahag.

Food trmlsmitthlg odor/taste

to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator

needs demahag.

Door left open.

Temperature control not set

cold enough.

Door gasket on hinge side

stickhag or folding over.

Defrost heater is on.

• Turn off tile icelnakei; relnove cubes, and turn tile

icelnaker back on.

• Eml)ty and wash bill Discard old cubes.

• Wrap toods well.

• See Care and cleaning.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

• See About the controls.

• Apply l)etroleum .jelly on ti_ce of gasket.

• This is nomml.

Beforeyoucall forservice...

Possible Causes What To Do

Cube dispenser does not Icema_ker tmaled off or * Turn on icemaker or water supply.

work (on some models) water supply turned off.

Ice cubes m'e frozen to * Remoxe cubes.

icema_ker feeler arm.

Irregular ice clmnps in

storage container.

• Break up with fingertip pressure and discard

remaining clumps.

• Freezer may be too wann. A(!i ust tit e freezer conrail

to a colder setting, one position at a time, m_fil clumps

do not form.

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Dispenser is LOCKED. • Press and hold the Lock pad fin" 3 seconds.

Water haspoortaste/odor Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water tmtil all water in s)stem is replenished,

(on some models) used for a long thue.

Water dispenser does Water supply line turned • See Installing the water line.

not work (onsome models) o ff or not cmmected.

Air may be trapped in the • Press the dispenser ann for at least two minutes.

water system.

Dispe_ser is LOCKED. • Press and hold the Lock pad tot 3 seconds.

NO water or ice cube Supply line or shutoff • Call a phmfl)ex:

production valve is clogged.

Dispenser is LOCKED. • Press and hold the Lockpad fin 3 seconds.

Refrigeratorhasodor Foods trm_smitth_g • Foods with _stron,,_odo_ should be tightly wrapped.

odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refiJgerator;

replace exe_a' three months.

Interior needs clemlhag, • See Care and cleaning.

Defrost water drainage • See Care and cleaning.

system needs clea_g.

Moisture forms on Not mmsuaJ during • "_&ipe SUll'ilce dly.

outside ofrefrigerator periods of high hmnidJty.

Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too

(in humid weather, air long door ope_fings.

carries moisture into

refrigerator when doors

are opened)

Interiorlightdoes No power at outlet. • Replace tuse or reset the breaker:

not work

Light bulb burned out. • See Replacing the light bulbs.

Water on kitchen floor or Drain in the bottom of • See Care and cleaning.

the freezer clogged.

Cubesjmnmed in chute. • Poke ice throu,,h_ with a wooden spoon.

Hotairfrombottom Normal air flow coolhag motor.

In the refrigeration process,

it is nonnaJ that heat be expelled

in the area under the refrigerator.

Some floor coverings axe sensitive

mad win discolor at these normal

and safe temperatures.

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