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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Models 16, 17, 18
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reversing the Door Swing . . .13–16
Water
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not Refrigerants problems of the past. Junked or abandoned All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they which under federal law must be removed prior will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an rid of your old refrige
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.com 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: This refrigerator must be properly installed Be careful closing doors when children are and locat
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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 3- This provides the best performance and also prevents prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a 3-prong (grounding) wall out
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. ge.com Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Temperature Control Dial (on some models) The temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into the slot in the middle settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the of the dial and you can turn the dial to coldest. At
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About the freezer compartment shelves. Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: Lift left side of shelf slightly. Lower right side of shelf, move shelf to 3 1 the right and take it out. Move shelf to the left to free its right 2 1 2 ends from holes in the cabinet wall. 3 To replace the step shelf: With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf 2 1 up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in of shelf into holes in cabinet wall. cabinet wall, and lower shelf into
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting 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
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, soft cloth. particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid Turn the leveling legs
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Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • • Top 1″ (25 mm) I
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) ™ Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of available in the following lengths: tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines 6′ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006 ™ are GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing 15′ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015 (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). 25′ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025 W
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 4 1 ROUTE THE TUBING SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. REFRIGERATOR Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base enough to clear the line of water. cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. NOTE: Be sure there
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TURN THE WATER TO THE REFRIGERATOR ON AT THE NOTES: SHUTOFF VALVE • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, Tighten any connections be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged that leak. into the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the 9 screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATO
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 IMPORTANT NOTES REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR When reversing the door swing: 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. • Read the instructions all the way through before 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the starting. screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surfac
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16″ hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two 3.7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and
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Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle (cont.) Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time. 5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver, pry out the plug button from the hinge hole on the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the 5.4.1 Remove the screw To TOP p washer, on the hinge pin. Hinge Pin holding the handle NOTE: The center hinge must to the top of the be turned over as shown when door and the two mounted on the left side. screws holding the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. ge.com 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 new high efficiency You may hear the fans spinning at HUMMM... compressor may run high speeds. faster and longer than WHOOSH... This happens when the refrigerator your old re
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down. off frequently. (Modern Often occurs when large • This is normal. refrigerators with more amounts of food are storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator. space and a larger freezer Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. requ
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CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long Warranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Mabe’s Option Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other GE and All Other GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year Brands: One (1) Year Brands: One (1) Year Sealed System (including GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE Profile: F
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
