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GE Appliances
Top-mount no-frost
Refrigerators
Sans givre à compartiment supérieur
Réfrigérateurs
Montage superior sin escarcha
Refrigeradores
Owner’s Manual
Models 18, 19,
21, 22, 24 & 25
Manuel d’utilisation
Modèles 18, 19,
21, 22, 24 & 25
Manual del propietario
Modelos 18, 19,
21, 22, 24 & 25
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La section française commence à la page 28
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Part No. 162D7731P004 Pub. No. 49-6970 2-98 CG
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Congratulations! Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . 4 quality products and we are committed to providing Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . 4 dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all,
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: nn This refrigerator must be properly installed nn In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, and located in
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 This provides the best performance and also 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could ca
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1 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 About the controls on the refrigerator. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the and numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that the freezer control at C. setting, adjust the freezer temperature. Damper E D E (Coldest 5 INITIAL SETTING Cold air 5 C
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QUICK S About the refrigerator shelves, dishes and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable. To Remove To Replace 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up 1 Insert top hook 2 Lower to lock in place Quick Serve™ System Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed ovens, refrigerators and freezers. for use on the range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use can be hazar
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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. Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the control all the way to the HIGH Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommende
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About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Storage Drawers To Remove: These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawers past the stop location. When the door cannot be opened enough to pull the drawer straight out, slide the drawer toward the middle and remove it. Step 1 Remove the glass, then the frame. When 3 replacing the glass, push the rear edge firmly into the frame. 4 2 1 Step 2 3 4 1 1 2 Step 3 8 Customer Ser Customer S
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Snuggers Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the front to move the snugger back and forth to fit your needs. Two-Position Freezer Shelf For models without an icemaker, the shelf can be placed in either position. For models with an icemaker, the shelf must be placed in the lower position. Removable Wine Rack Bin
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Feeler arm Feeler arm in the in the STOP STOP (up) position Icemaker The icemaker will produce eight cubes per (up) position cycle—approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the ice dispenser. On some models To Use the Dispenser Press the rim of the glass gently against the If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. dispenser pad. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to Select ICE CUBES, CRUSHED ICE or WATER remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the (on some model
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Press here to remove grille. The dispenser well (on some models), The soft door handles (on some models) are beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. easy to keep clean if they are waxed every Water left in the well may leave deposits. few months. Use a household wax such as Remove the deposits by adding undiluted Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits handles. Clean with soapy water or a
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, away from the wall. All types of floor make sure you don’t roll over the power coverings can be damaged, particularly cord or icemaker supply line. cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Mo
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Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, connected to a cold water line. shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002. Refrigerator Location Do not install the refrigerator where the Install it on a floor strong enough
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin This water line installation is not warranted by If you use your refrigerator before connecting the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler Follow these instructions carefully to minimize arm is kept in the STOP (up) position. the risk of expensive water
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Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Shut Off the Main Water Supply Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe Install the Shutoff Valve 4 with the pipe clamp. Install the shutoff valve on the nearest 1 Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing frequently used drinking water line. 5 washer begins to swell. Choose a location for the valve that is easily 2 Do not overtighten or you may
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the Tubing Clamp 1/4² Copper Tubing refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing a water filter if your water 1/4² Compression Nut supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near
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Reversing the door swing. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Important Notes NOTE: Doors on dispenser models do not reverse. These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side—if you ever When reversing the door swing: want to change the hinges back to the right side, n Read the instructions all the way through before follow these same instructions and reverse all starting. references to left and right. n Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Remove the Fresh Food Door Tape the door shut with masking tape. 1 Remove the hinge pin with a 3/8² socket and ratchet. 2 Remove tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Remove and save the washer on the hinge pin. 3 Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. 4 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up. 5 Reversing t
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Reversing the door handles. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Transfer Fresh Food Door Handle Short Handle Long Handle Handle Plug Handle Plug Hole Pin Models with long handles have a pin that fits inside a hole at the bottom of the door. Remove the handle plug using a putty knife under the edge. Remove the screw underneath. Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door. Plug Button Screws for Handle Holes Medallion To reattach the handle on the opposite side.
