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Page 1: ...ng to Install the Reli igerator 14 Reversing the Door Swing 19 24 Water Line Installation 15 19 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 26 27 Normal Operating Sounds 25 Customer Service Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 29 30 Warranty for Canadian Custome_ 28 Warranty for U S Customers 31 Models 15 16 17 18 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find t...

Page 2: ...what to do A DANGER RISQUESPOURLESENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DEBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DEVOTRE ANCIEN RE FRIGE RATEUR Les enfants pris au pi ge ou morts d asphyxie sont tot_ours d acmalit_ Les r_frigdrateurs abandonn sont toujours aussi dangereux m me si on n attend que quelques jours pour s en d_barrasser Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien rdfrig_ratem veuillez suivre les directives ci tessous atin de...

Page 3: ...TEIMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cot lectromOnager que pour I usage auquel il est destin6 comme expliqu6 dans le pr sent manuel MESURES DESECURIT L Lorsque vous utilisez un apparei161ectrique observez toujours les mesures de sOcurit de base y compris les suivantes 5 Installez le r4frig4rateur conform4ment aux directives d installation a cant de l ufiliser _5 N...

Page 4: ...cord f f MESURESDESECURITEIMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES A AVERTISSEMENT RACCORDEMENT ELECTRIOUE No coupez ni retirez on aucun cas la troisifime broche mise _ la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentation Pour votre s_curit_ cet appareil doit Otre correctement mis _ la terre Le cordon d alimentation de cet appareil est muni d une fiche 5 3 broches mise 5_la terre qui se branche dans u...

Page 5: ...grounding type plug and outlet and that the elecnical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts CORDONS PROLONGATEURS Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs _ cause des risques potentiels qu ils pr6sentent dans certaines conditions Toutefois sivous d_cidez d utiliser tout de m me un cordon prolongatem il est absolument n_cesmire clu il s agisse d ...

Page 6: ...DAPTATION Fiches d _daptatian nonperm esau Canada Nous vous recommandons fortement de no pas utiliser une fiche d adaptation _ cause des risques potentiels qu elle pr6sente clans certaines circonstances Toutefois si vous d_cidez d utiliser tout de m me une fiche d adaptation vous pouvez effecmer tin raccordement temporaire si les codes locaux le permettent dans une prise de courant a 2 alv_oles ad...

Page 7: ...ettings Temperature ControlDial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 1 is tile warmest 9 is tile coldest At first set the dial at 5 After using the refi igeratol adjust the dial if necessal T Insert a coin into the slot in tile middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that s best suited to your needs Allow 24 hours for the refi igerator to get cold ...

Page 8: ...Full Width Shelves Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf a stationary tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves These shelves can be moved to another place in the fi esh food compartment The full width sliding shelf has stop locks When placed correctly on the shelf supports the shelf will stop before coming completely out of tbe refrigerator and will not tilt when you place f...

Page 9: ... the left to fi ee its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out To replace the step shelf With shelf tilted as shown fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall Lift left side of shelf slighdy swing shelf L _up fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall and lower shelf into place About the storage drawers Not all feat...

Page 10: ...orts pull it forward tilt it and take it out Twin Drawers with Glass Cover Toremove Remove the drawers Reach in push the front of glass cover up and at the same time pull it forward as far as it will come Tilt it and take it out Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot w ater because the extreme temperature difference may cause it to break _ Remove the drawer frame Always remove the glass cove...

Page 11: ...ools m 15 E A neMy installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw away the first feb batches of ice to allow the water line to clean Be sure notbing interferes witb the sweep of the feeler arm When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm tbe icemaker will stop producing ice It is normal for several cubes to be joined togethm If ice is not used frequently old ic...

Page 12: ...w arm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 liter ofw aten This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse and wipe d W After cleaning the door gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelves onsome models with hot waterbec...

Page 13: ...of the refi igeraton Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned out bulb unplug the refi igerator fi om its electrical outlet unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage Turningthe controlto theOpositiondoesnot removepower to the light circuit Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences remove food and unplug the refi igeratol Move the te...

Page 14: ... our Website at www GEAppllances com in Canada at www geappllanees ca or from Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 in Canada 1 888 261 3055 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not install the refiigerator where the temperature will go below 60 F 16 C because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded CLEARANCES Allow the following...

Page 15: ...rm models Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock or is battery powered All installations must be in accordance Mth local plumbing code requirements WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper or G...

Page 16: ...nnect _ Refi igerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoffvalve 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 _ ater supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Install the shutoff valve on the nea...

Page 17: ...meter to allow the refl igerator to move out from the wall after installation CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into tbe valve Tighten the compression nut securely For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect _ _ Refrigeratur Tubing kit ins...

Page 18: ...ection Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing as shown On GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit tile nuts are already assembled to tile tubing Insert tile end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing kit insert the molded end of th...

Page 19: ... up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker IFJIREVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swdng 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 Proxdde a non scrawhing work surfhce for the doors IMPORTANT Once you begin do not m...

Page 20: ...o so could damage the door stop 9 3 Lift the hinge and the shim glued m it straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside along with its screws T pHinge_ I 2 4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Lift it off the center hinge pin REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 1 Tape the door shut with masking tape 2O 2 5 Set the door on a non scratching sur...

Page 21: ...ul not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer 3 3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Lift tile door from tile pin in tile bottom hinge bracket ffthe plastic washer sticks to tile door bottom put it back on the hinge 3 5 Transfizr the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to tile screw holes racated by the center hinge remo ral J 3 6 Transfer the vcasher if your ...

Page 22: ...alling the 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 5 1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove tile handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and remove th...

Page 23: ... from the right end to the left end LeftSide __oor Stop 5 2 2 Move any screws from the left end to the right end Right Side 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 5 4 2 Remove the handle I 5 4 3 Remove tile screw from tile right top edge of tile door and inser...

Page 24: ...et in the top of the doo_ Place the spacm then the a ashm on the hinge pin NOTE The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the left side HingePin andSpacer 6 1 3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet As the door is brought 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 both...

Page 25: ... restart this could take up to 5 minutes Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound On models with an icemakm after an icemaking cycle you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket 140 You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in when the doors are opened frequently or w...

Page 26: ...first plugged in cool down Often occurs when large This is normal amounts of food are placed in refrigerator Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open Hot weather or frequent This is normal door openings Temperature control dial See About the temperature control dial set at the coldest setting Grille and condenser See Care and cleaning need cleaning Temperature conlxol dial See A...

Page 27: ...STOP up position Keeping it on will damage the water valve Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be dogged Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open Temperature control dial See About the temperature control dial not set cold enough Ice storage bin needs cleaning Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes Food transmitting odo...

Page 28: ...Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control To obtain warranty service purchaser must present the original bill of sale Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Damage to fin...

Page 29: ...e remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s tbat simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and fbod spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected aga...

Page 30: ...ion card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com __ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Mr _ Ms _ Mrs _ Miss_ Ei_st I I_st I Name I I I I I I I I I Name I I I I I I I I I I I I Street Address I I I I I Apt I I I I I I I E mail Add...

Page 31: ...ps to your home to teach you how to use the product _i _Improper iustalladon delivery or maintenance _ _ Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commerclnlly _ _ Lossof food due to spoilage _ _ Damage caused after delivery _ _ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of cimfit breakers _ _ Replacement of the light _ _ Damage to the product ...

Page 32: ...still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 PartsandAccessories In tile U S www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to smwice their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover ...

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