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Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

2

  REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Remove the center hinge by removing the screws. Lift 

up the hinge to remove it.
NOTE: Some models have a washer between the 

center hinge and the top of the freezer door. Be careful 

not to lose them.
Remove the tape holding the door shut.

Lift the freezer door up and off the bottom hinge.
Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface.
NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) 

between the bottom hinge and the bottom of the 

freezer door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.

NOTICE:

 

Do not let door drop to the floor. Doing so 

could damage the door stop.

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3

  BOTTOM HINGE

Remove the screws and bottom hinge from the right 

side. Remove the screw covers from the left corner.
Using the left hinge included with the parts that came 

with your refrigerator along with the screws (and 

washers if applicable) removed earlier, install the left 

hinge onto the bottom left of  your refrigerator.
Place the screw covers into the holes now vacant on 

the right.

1

  REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

Remove the hinge cover. Unscrew and remove the top 

hinge.
Lift the fresh food door 

up and away from the 

appliance.
Set the door on a non-

scratching surface with 

the outside up.

NOTICE:

 

Do not let door drop to the floor. Doing so 

could damage the door stop.

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing the door swing:
•  Read the instructions all the way through before starting.
•  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 surface for the doors.
•  It is recommended that 2 people perform this task.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet 

until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from the 

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the hinges back to the right side, follow these same 

instructions and reverse all references to left and right.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

8 mm Socket driver

Phillips screwdriver

Putty knife or  

thin-blade screwdriver

Masking tape

Summary of Contents for GBE10ES

Page 1: ...ense OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR BOTTOM FREEZER 245D1932P001 49 60738 1 07 16 GEA SAFETY INFORMATION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Settings 4 Thermistor 4 Storage Drawers...

Page 2: ...ful closing doors when children are in the area Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely In refrigerators with automatic icemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector m...

Page 3: ...lace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end When moving the refrigerator away...

Page 4: ...lude the amount of food in the fresh food and freezer compartments frequency of door opening and temperature of food when placed in either compartment The thermistor located on the right side wall of...

Page 5: ...About the storage drawers GEAppliances com Ice Trays To make ice fill the ice tray with water and set it on a level surface in the freezer compartment Ice cubes will form in a few hours To release ic...

Page 6: ...ill stay new looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors leave an open b...

Page 7: ...hillips screw at the back of the light lens Using your finger in the notch at the back of the lens pull the light lens forward toward the refrigerator door and down to release the tabs at the back of...

Page 8: ...tor where the temperature will go below 60 F 16 C because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100 F 37 C be...

Page 9: ...ator Temperature Control 6 Freezer Storage Basket 2 Refrigerator Shelves 7 Leveling Legs 3 Freezer Temperature Control 8 Door Bins 4 Vegetable Crisper with Glass Cover and Humidity Control 9 Gallon 2...

Page 10: ...refrigerator Place the screw covers into the holes now vacant on the right 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR Remove the hinge cover Unscrew and remove the top hinge Lift the fresh food door up and away fr...

Page 11: ...Make sure the washer s are in place on the bottom hinge pin Make sure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically Place the freezer door on the bottom hinge close the door and tape it in place wi...

Page 12: ...or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to r...

Page 13: ...Warm weather or frequent door openings Set the temperature control one step colder See About the control Door left open Check to see if a package is holding door open Frost or ice crystals on frozen f...

Page 14: ...er and blocks the air flow to the thermistor Move the food away from the thermistor cover Rust tarnish or grime on stainless steel doors Moist environment or salt air Clean stainless steel with cleane...

Page 15: ...a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home...

Page 16: ...US GEAppliances com ge service and support shop for extended service plans htm or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours In Canada GEAppliances ca en support purchase extended warranty or cal...

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