GE Americana 18 Owner's manual

Brand: GE Americana

Model: 18

Category: Fridges

Type: Owner's manual

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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

•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.

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_.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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-_ 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

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.

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.

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.

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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