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 ........... '.4
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
Imcallation 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
Combiner Support
Consumer Support ............ 20
Product Re_strafion ........ 17, 18
Warranty ..................... 19
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
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:
{{_iThis 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.
{{_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
{{_iTurning the control to the 0 position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
{{_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 You ThrowAway YourOld
Refrigerator or Freezer:
_,Take off the doors.
Leave 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_qmn 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.
Howevex; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessax T that it be a UI,-listed (in the
United States) or a CSAqisted (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug and outlet and that the elecuical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)
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 (onsomemodels)
The temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into the slot in the middle
settings plus 0. I is the warmest. 9 is the of tile dial an(t you can turn the dial to
coldest. At first, set tile dial at 5. the setting that is best suited to your needs.
After using the refl'igeratot, adjust the dial Allow 24 hours for tile refi'igerator to
if necessary, get cold.
Aboutthefreshfoodcompartmentshelves.
Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.
Half-Width Shelves
One end of file shelf rests on a molded side-
wall support; a bracket on the other end
hooks into a track on the rear cahinet wall.
Toremove,lift the shelfup at fi'ont, then off
the support and out of the track.
Toreplace,selectdesired shelf height. Withshelf
fiont Yaisedslightly,hook tile bracket's top lug into
tile track,then lowertileshelf onto tile support.
NOTE:Theshelftotherightofthetrackis
designedtohookintothewht-handslot,theshelf
totheleftisdesignedtohookintotheleft-handdot.
Toremovethe full-width shelves
Full- Width Shelves
Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a
stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof
shelf or two steel wire stationary shekes.
These shekes cm_be moved m mmther place
in the fresh food comparunent.
The flfll_widfl_sliding shelf has stop-locks.
¼71en placed correctly on the shelf supports,
the shelf will stop before coming completely
out of the refiigerator and will not flit when
you place food on it or remove food from it.
_ Liftrear JX
Toremoveafull-widthshelfwhenthefresh
foodcompartmentdoorcannotbeopenedfully
Spillproof Shelves (on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges
to help prevent spills flom dripping
to lower shelves. To remove or replace
the shelves, see the ahove instructions.
About the freezer compartment shelves.
Step Shelf
Toremovethestepshelf"
f--if]IJft left side of shelf slightly.
[2-]Move shelf to the left to flee its Hght
ends flom holes in the cahinet wall.
f-_I_ower light side of shelf, move shelf to
the light and rake it out.
Toreplace thestepshelf"
V-if]_Withshelf tilted as shown, fit left ends
of shelf into holes in cahinet wall.
[2--]I_iffleft side of shelf slightly, swing shelf
up, fit fight ends of shelf into holes in
cahinet 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 the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the 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.
Y
HIGH LOW
Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the 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.
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Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover
Toremovethecover,lift it off its supports,
pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.
Twin Drawer Shelf
Toremove:
[7] Remove the drawers.
[2-]Reach in, push the flont of glass cover
up, and at the same time, pull it forward
_tsflu as it will come.
Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the cold
glass cover with hot water because flit extreme
{emperatm'e difference may cause it to break.
r_] Remove the drawer flmne. (Always
'"' remove the ,glasscover before you rake
out the drawer flame.)
Lift the fi'ame off the supports at each side
and back, pull it fbrward, tilt it and take it out.
Toreplace:
r-_ Lower the frame until it rests on the
supports at each side and back.
[2--]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.
PowerSwitch
Icemakel
\
FeelerArmin
i theSTOP
FeelerArmin (up)position
theON (down) ............
poatJon
The icemaker will produce approximate b
3 to 3 1/2 lbs. of ice in a 24-hour period,
depending on the fl'eezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number
of door openings and oilier use conditions.
If the refl'igerator is operated befbre the water
connection is made to the icemaket; move the
feeler arm to the STOP(up) position.
_(_qlenthe refligerator has been connected
to the water suppl); move the feeler am1 to
the ON (down) position.
The icemaker willfill with water when it cools
to 15°E A newly-installed refi'igerator mW rake
12 m 24 bouts to begin making ice cubes.
Once the icemaker starts to make ice, it mW
take up m 48 hours to fillthe bin, depending
on the temperature seuings and tmmber of
door openings.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with WamL
Throw away the filet few batches of ice m
allow the wamr line m cleaL
Be sure nothing inmrferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills m the level of the feeler
arm, file icemaker Mll stop producing ice.
It is no,mal for several cubes m be joined
mgetbeL
If ice is not used flequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, tasm stale, shrink or
fllse mgetbeL
On power switch models, the g_een power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the
icemakeL To correct rids, set the power
switch m 0 (Off) and remove the cubes. Set
file power switch to I(on)to restart the
icemakeL Atker the icemaker h_ksbeen
turned on again, there will be a del W of
about 45 minums before the icemaker
resumes operation.
NOTE:Inhomeswith/ower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyc/emu/tip/e
timeswhenmakingonebatchofice.
Icemakeraccessorykit:
If your refrigerator did not ah'eady come
equipI)ed with an mltomatic icemaker, an
icemaker accessoWkit is available at extra cost.
Check the back of the refligerator 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 water. Dry with 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 wipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddishcloth or 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 neumdizes 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
-<%_--V need for routine
_... There is no
condenser cleaning in
normal home operating
environments. Howevex; in
environments that beillay
gloaning thesondenser soils, particularly dusty or greasy,
tile condenser should be
cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean tile condensex; mrn tile temperature control
dial to 0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
Fox best results, use a brush specially designed for tiffs
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 suaight in. Moving
therefrigeratorin a side directionmaltresultindamage
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
Fox 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 Leave 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, shelves 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 for local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT - Obse,ve
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these
instructions with the Gonsumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keepthese insuuctions
for future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of tiffs appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
Reversing the Door Swing
1 hour
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If the refligerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit
(containing copper tubing, shutoff vane, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost flom your dealm;
by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at
www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories,
1.800.661.1616.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refligerator where file temperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper mmperamres.
• Install it on a floor suong enough to support it fully
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow file following clearances for ease of installa6on,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
coIlIlectioIIs.
• Sides 3/4" (19 mm)
• Top 1" (25 mm)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Levelinglegs near each flont corner of the refligerator
are adjustable. They firmly position the refligerator
and prevent it flom moving when the doors are
opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the
refrigerator is raised]ust enough that the doors close
easily when opened about half,,ray.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise toraise the
refrigerato_, counterclockwisetolower it.
Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the
refligerator away flom the wall for cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the
refligerator is uansferred flom them to tim rollers.
Afker rolling the refligerator back into place, mrn the
legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of
the refligeratoL
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE IONSOMEMODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are _PX8X2,
_X8X3 or _PX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect _''Refligerator Tubing
(_08X10006, _08X10015 and _08X10025).
When connecting your refligerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis _rater System, tile only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted by tim
refligerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefiflly to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the 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 refrigeratoL
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
tap tim water line to tim hot water line.
If you use your refligerator before connecting the
water line, make sure tim feeler arm is in tim STOP
(up) position.
Do not install tim icemaker utbing in areas where
temperatures fall below fleezing.
When using any elecuical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a rammer 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 refligerator
to tim water supply. If using coppe_, be sure both
ends of tim tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance flom tim water valve on tim back of tim
refligerator to tim 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 refligerator to move
out flom the wall after installation.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
GE SmartConnect _" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) -X&_X08X10006
15' (4.6 m) -_i_08X10015
25' (7.6 m) -_i_08X10025
Be sure that tim 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.
• AGE water supply Mt (containing tubing, stmtoff
vane and fittings listed below) is available at exua
cost flom your dealer or from 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. _f'_.,_ _ ,_
• 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 stmtoff _,,__
vah'e and tim refligerator water val_."_"_"-_-_'"Q
OR
•If you are using a GE SmartConnect'" Refligerator
Tubing kit, the necessm y fittings are preassembled
to tim 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"* Refligerator robing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to tim 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.
I_ 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 flom 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 fiom 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.
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_ e
ClampScrsw#
Saddle-Type_/' J
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.
1-51CONNECT 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 fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic robing flom a GE SmartGonnect"*
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.
I_ 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
B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
I_ CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the reiiig_l.mm be sure
the rcfligecator power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter i| your water supply
has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the
refligemtor's water vane. Install it in the water line near the
refligemtor. If using GE SmartConnecg" Refl'igemtor Tubing
kit, you will need an additional robe (_X08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic robe to install filter:
Remove the access covet:
Remoxe the plastic flexible cap fiom the water
xalxe (refiigecator connection).
©
Place the compression nut and tcrmle (sleeve) onto the end
of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnecf _ Refl'ig_cator
Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the robing into the water valve connection
as flu as possible. ¼]file holding the tubing, tighten the
fitting.
For plastic tubing fl'om a GE SmartConnecf _ Refl'igecator
Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the
slmtoff valve and tighten corn pression nut until it is hand
tight, then tighten one additkmal turn with a wrench.
Ovcrtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
a vertical position. You may need to pry ()pen the clamp.
1/4"Copper
Tubing
TubingClamp
1/4"Compression
Nut
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnectT_
Tubing
I-8-1TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not xibrate
against the back of the refligerator or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
I_ START THE ICEMAKER
On power switch models, set the icemaker power
switch to the / (Of/) 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.
Powerswitch model
in
theON(down)position
Feelerarmmodel
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may ttlrn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemakeL
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING 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 completed.
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
(neededforsomemodels)
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 hinge to the cabinet.
2.3 Lift the hinge straight tap to flee the hinge pin
flom the socket in the top of the (loot and set it
aside, along with its screws.
T°pHinge_ I
2.4 Remove the rope and tilt the (loot away flom the
cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin.
2.5 Set the (loot on a non-scratching surface with
the outside up.
Ill 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
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 hinge to the cabinet.
I,ift the center hinge to fiee 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 rope and flit die door away flom file
cabinet. Lift 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 tlle screws removed in step 2 and start
it in d_e outemaost screw hole on the opposite side.
Do not chive it all tile way downi-leave enough space
under tile screw head for ddckness of tile bracket.
IJ
141REVERSING THE HARDWARE
4.1 Moxe the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer fiom
the right side to the left side.
Plastic
_J_ !.. __1 Washer
Switchthe hingepinto the ®-.1I-.¢---.I _1_
oppositesideof the bracket. 11_./_2_
Hinge
Bracket
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Installation Instructions
I_ REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.)
4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with
screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws
on hinge side at this time.
1'1'
Installingthe hingeonthe left.
I'1t
Installingthe hingeonthe right.
NOTES:
• Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you
use for installing the 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.
[] REVERSING THE DOOR
HANDLES ICONT.I
5.1.4
Remove plug button fl'om the top hinge hole on
the left side of the door and insert it into the hole
on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of
the top hinge.
Plugu_
5.1.5 Pull the plug button flom the flont of the door
and transfer it to the opposite side.
q I Toreattachthe
handleonthe
PlugButton oppositeside.
I
REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES
5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle
5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a rope-tipped
putty knife under the edge, and remove the
screw underneath. Remove the two screws
holding the handle to the top of the doo_.
Plug'_
5.1.2 Remove the handle.
5.1.3 Remove the screws flom the right edge of the
door top and insert them into the handle screw
holes on the opposite side.
I
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5.2 Transfer door stop
5.2.1 Move the metal or plastic door stop and
screws flom the right side to the left side.
Left
_!Door Stop __
RightSide __._.;_
DoorStop
RightSide
5.3 Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door
Handle
5.3.1 Attach the handle to
the right side of the
door with screws at
the top and under
the handle plug.
5.3.2 Reinstall the
handle plug.
Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
I
I-_ 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
section 5.2.
5.4.5 Attach the handle to the
right edge of the door
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 I,ower the fresh food door onto the
bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer
is in place on the pin.
Hinge__
Bracket L_
Plastic
Washer
L
I
I-_ RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.)
6.1.2
Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in
the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the
washer, on the hinge pin. _e_Hlnge Pin
NOTE: The center hinge must
be turned o_er as shown when
mounted on the left side.
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 g__L
pin. Be sure the Center Hin
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. Modern 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 itln
_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_st plugged in. This happens as the
refligemtor cools m the correct mmpemmre.
• The compressor may cause a dicking or chiIping sound
when attempting m restart (rids 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 refligerator or
fleezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
6
WATERSOUNDS
• The flow of refligemnt dnough file fleezer cooling coils
mW make a gurgling noise like b41ing wateL
• Wamr dropping on the 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 madflowsinto file &vfinpan.
• Closing file door mW cause a gurgling sound due m
pressure equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money!l 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 cyde 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 conUol 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 nomml.
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 icemaker
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 oM 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
(in humid weather, air long door openings.
carriesmoistureinto
refrigerator when 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 evely three months.
Interior needs cleaning. • See Careand cleaning.
* Wait 24 horns for file refligemtor to complete b,
cool down.
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