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GE GTL17JBSBS Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download Page 1

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Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions

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 Line Installation . . . . .10–12

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . 17, 18
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .17

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration
(Canadian)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Product Registration (U.S.)  . 20–22
Warranty for
Canadian Customers  . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty for U.S. Customers  . . . 23

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.

Models 16, 17, 18

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

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Summary of Contents for GTL17JBSBS

Page 1: ...stallation 10 12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 17 18 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration Canadian 21 22 Product Registration U S 20 22 Warranty for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty for U S Customers 23 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ______________________ Serial ______________________ You can find them on a la...

Page 2: ...ants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product check with the company handling the disposal about what to do DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Inst...

Page 3: ...hich have thawed completely MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cet électroménager que pour l usage auquel il est destiné comme expliqué dans le présent manuel MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil électrique observez toujours les mesures de sécurité de base y compris les suivantes Installez le réfrigérateur conformément aux ...

Page 4: ...our votre sécurité cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre Le cordon d alimentation de cet appareil est muni d une fiche à 3 broches mise à la terre qui se branche dans une prise murale ordinaire à 3 alvéoles mise à la terre pour réduire au minimum les risques de chocs électriques Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un électricien qualifié pour vous assurer que la pris...

Page 5: ...rectly on the shelf supports the shelf will stop before coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you place food on it or remove food from it Half Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests on a molded side 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 replac...

Page 6: ...emove the step shelf Lift left side of shelf slightly Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out 3 2 1 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 slightly swing shelf up fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet ...

Page 7: ...umber of door openings and other use conditions If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker move the feeler arm to the STOP up position When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply move the feeler arm to the ON down position The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15 F A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin...

Page 8: ...cularly dusty or greasy the condenser should be cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation To clean the condenser turn the temperature control dial to 0 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 Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall All type...

Page 9: ...rigerator are adjustable They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator counterclockwise to lower it Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the ref...

Page 10: ...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 with local plumbing code requirements 1 WHAT YOU WILL NEED CONT GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths 6 1 8 m WX08X10006 15 4 6 m WX08X10015 25 7 6 m WX08X10025 Be sure that the ki...

Page 11: ...ical Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Pipe Clamp FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on counterclockwise and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart 1 liter of water has been flushed through the tubing 6 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end o...

Page 12: ...bing 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 7 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak 8 Tubing Clamp 1 4 Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve SmartCo...

Page 13: ...ed for some models 5 16 hex head socket driver 5 16 open end wrench Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver 2 1 Tape the door shut with masking tape 2 2 With a 5 16 hex head socket driver remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 2 3 Lift the hinge and the shim glued to it straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it asi...

Page 14: ...d set hinge and screws aside Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer 3 7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side Do not drive it all the way down leave enough space under the screw head for thickness of shim and bracket 14 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING CONT 2 3 5 Transfer the two screws from the op...

Page 15: ...wdriver 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 by removal of the top hinge Plug Button Plug 15 5 1 5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side 5 2 Transfer door stop 5 2 1 Move the metal door stop from the right end to the left end To reattach the handle on...

Page 16: ...2 1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin Be sure the washer and spacer are in place on the pin RE HANGING THE DOORS CONT 6 Center Hinge Pin Plastic Washer and Spacer REVERSING THE DOOR SWING CONT 2 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 th...

Page 17: ...ke a gurgling noise like boiling water Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization Do you hear what I hear These sounds are normal For addition...

Page 18: ... supply to the refrigerator has on will damage the water valve not been connected Cubes too small Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be clogged Slow ice cube freezing 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 cubes have Ice storage...

Page 19: ...ight bulbs Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Loss of food due to spoilage Proper use and care of product as listed in the owner s manual proper setting of controls Product not accessible to provide required service WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IMPORTANT Keep this warranty and your bill of sale as proof of original purchase and purchase date P...

Page 20: ...l us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information Most all brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S We ll Cover Most Any Appliance Anywhere Anytime 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 ...

Page 21: ...e in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à 21 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 Please place in envelope and mail to Cut here Cut here For refrigerators installed in the U S For refrigerators installed in Canada ...

Page 22: ...del Number Serial Number E mail Address Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances GEA Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA s carefully selected partners FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS For information about GEA s privacy and data ...

Page 23: ...or resetting of circuit breakers Damage caused after delivery Replacement of the water filter cartridge if included due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply Replacement of the light bulbs if included or water filter cartridge if included other than as noted above Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts...

Page 24: ...he nearest Mabe service center or call 1 800 661 1616 If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 In Canada www geappliances ca or write to Director Consumer Relations Mabe Canada Inc Suite 310 1 Factory Lane Mo...

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