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Page 1: ...Install the Refrigerator 9 Water Line Installation 10 12 Reversing the Door Swing 13 16 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 17 Before You Call For Service 18 19 Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty 23 Consumer Support Back Cover O_ 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 Hodels 16 17 18 197D86...

Page 2: ...CION DE SEGURIDAD LEATODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONESANTES DE SU USO A iPELIGRO RIESGO DE ENCIERRO DE DESECHEEL REFRIGERADORCORRECTAMENTE NINOS Elencierro o sofocaci6n de nihos no es un problema del pasado Los refrigeradores desechados o abandonados son todavfa peligros incluso si s61ovan a permanecer unos pocos d as Siva a desechar su refrigerador par favor siga las siguientes instrucciones para ayudar a ...

Page 3: ...INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE SU USO iADVERTENCIA Use este aparato s61ocon el fin para el cual fue diseflado como se describe en este Manual del propietario MESURESDESE CURITF t AI usar aparatos el ctricos se deben seguir precauciones b6sicas de seguridad incluyendo las siguientes No intente ni permita que los niflos se trepen paren o cuelguen de los estantes del refrigerador Este refrigerador debe insta...

Page 4: ...NESANTES DE SU USO A iADVERTENCIA COlViOCONECTAR LA ELECTRICIDAD Bajo ninguna circunstancia no corte ni retire la tercera pata conexi6na tierra del cable de electricidad Por seguridad personal este aparato debe estar correctamente conectado a tierra Elcable el_ctrico de este aparato est6 provisto de un enchufe de tres patas conexi6na tierra que encaja en un tomacorriente est6ndar de 3 orificios co...

Page 5: ... wall support a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on the rear cabinet wall To remove lift the shelf up at front then off the support and out of the track To replace select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly hook the bracket stop lug into the track then lower the shelf onto the support NOTE The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right hand slot...

Page 6: ... twist both ends to release cubes For only one or two ice cubes leave the tray right side up twist both ends slightly and remove desired number of cubes Wash ice trays and storage bin in lukewarm water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher About the storage drawers Not all features ore on all models Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers...

Page 7: ...ker on some models The icemakerwill produceapproximately 70 100cubes ina 24 hour period depending on the freezercompartment temperature room temperature number of door openings andother use conditions If the refrigerator isoperated before the water connection is madeto the icemaker setthe switch to OFFor movethe feeler arm to the STOP up position When the refrigerator has been connected to the wat...

Page 8: ...n environments that may be particularly dusty or C eaning t e condenser col s greasy the condenser should be cleaned periodically for efiqcient refrigerator operation To clean the condenser turn the temperature control dial to OFF Sweep away or vacuum up dust For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at most appliance parts stores Moving the Refrigerator Beca...

Page 9: ...ut GEAppliences com or from Ports und Accessories 1 877 959 8688 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not instoll the refrigerotor where the temperuture will go below 60 16 C becuuse it will not run often enough to muintuin proper temperutures Instull it on u floor strong enough to support it fully Iouded CLEARANCES Allow the following cleoronces for eose of instollotion proper uir circulution und plumbing un...

Page 10: ...To determine how much tubing you need measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 2 4 m Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 2 4 m coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation WHAT YOU WILL NEED Cont GESmartConnecf Refrigerator Tubing Kits are avail...

Page 11: ... in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 11 F4 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible NOTE Besure there is sufifcient extra tubing about 8 feet 2z_acm coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to ...

Page 12: ... Refrigerator 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 Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position You may need to pry open the clamp 1 4 Tubing Copper Clamp Tubing Refrigerator 1 4 Compression Nut Ferrule slee...

Page 13: ...cket driver T20 or T25 Torxdriver needed for some models 5 16 open end wrench Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver i BEFORE YOU START i i Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet 1 2 Empty all door shelves including the dairy compartment CAUTION Do not let either door drop to the floor To do so could damage the door stop _ REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 1 Tape the door shut with masking tape...

Page 14: ...t hinge and screws aside Becareful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer f 3 3 Removethe tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Lift the door from the pin inthe bottom hinge bracket Ifthe plastic washer sticks to the door bottom put it back on the hinge 3 4 Set the door outside up on a non scratching surface 3 7 Takeone of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost s...

Page 15: ...nsert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of the top hinge PlugBu_ 5 1 4 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side Plug To reattach the handle on the opposite side D REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 1 Transfer fresh food door hendle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and remove the screw u...

Page 16: ... 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 NOTE The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the left side Plastic and Spacer 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 outermo...

Page 17: ...ng to restort thiscould toke upto 5 minutes Exponsionond controction of cooling coilsduring ond offer defrost con couse o crocking or popping sound On modelswith on icemoker offer on icemoking cycle you moy heor the icecubes dropping into the ice bucket WHIB You moy heor the funs spinning ot high speeds This hoppens when the refrigerotor is first plugged in when the doors ore opened frequently or ...

Page 18: ...in refrigerator Door left open Hot weather or frequent door openings Temperature control dial set ot the coldest setting Grilleand condenser needcleaning frozen food frost within package is normal Checkto see if package isholdingdoor open Checkto see if package isblockingairduct infreezer compartment Wait 24 hoursfor the refrigeratorto completelycool down Thisis normal Checkto see if package ishol...

Page 19: ...inside in Too frequent or too long door openings humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors reopened Refrigerator has odor Foodstransmitting odor to refrigerator Interior needscleaning Emptyand wash bin Discordold cubes Wrap foodswell SeeCoreand cleaning Wipe surface dry and resettemperature control dialone settingcolder Foodswith strong odors shouldbe tightly wrapped Keepon o...

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Page 23: ...ater filter cartridge if included other than as noted above Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Product not accessible to provide required service EXCLUSION OF IMIPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranti...

Page 24: ...y is still in effect Youcan purchase it on line anytime or call 1 888 261 2133during normal business hours GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires Partsand Accessories GEAppliancesParts com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes VISA iVlasterCardand Discovercards are accepted Order on line toda...

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