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Page 1: ...r 12 Reversing the Door Swing 17 92 _ ater Line Installation 1 9 1 7 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 94 95 Normal Operating Sounds 93 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration Canadian 97 98 Product Registration 99 30 V_ arranty for Canadian Customers 96 _4 arranty for U S Customers 9 1 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them ...

Page 2: ... DANGER RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DEBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DEVO TRE ANCIEN REFRIGE RA TEUR Les eMimts pris au pibge ou morts d asphyxie SOIl Ot iOtllN d acmalit6 Les rOfiig_rateurs abandomlOs sent tot iours aussi dangeieux m6me si on n attend que luekluesjotu_ pore s en d6barmsse_ Si vous ne gardez pas votre anden r6fi ig6rateuc veuillez suivre les directi_vs ci dessous afin de prOve...

Page 3: ...S LISEZD ABORD TOUTES LESDIRECTIVES A AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cet lectrom nager que pour I usage auquel il est dentin comme expliqu dans le pr sent manuel MESURES DES URITE Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil lectrique observez toujours los mesures de s curit de base y compris les suivantes iJi Instnllez le r ffiig_ratem confimnC_ment aux direcfixes d installafion axant de l utiliseI Ji Ne laissez ...

Page 4: ...UCTIONS MESURES DESECURITE IMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORDTOUTES LESDIRECtiVES AVERTISSEMENT RACCORDEMENT ELECTRIQUE No coupez ni retirez on aucun cas la troisibme broche raise_ la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentafion Pour votre s6curit6 cet appareil doit Otre correctement mis _ la terre I e cordon d alimentafion de cet appareil _t muni d une fiche 5 3 broch_ raise 5 la ten e qtfi se bmnche darts u...

Page 5: ...tings Temperature Control Dial The temi erature control dial has nine settings plus O I is the warmest 9 is the coldest At first set the dial at 5 Afier using the refl igerat n a just the dial if necessary Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that s best suited to wmr needs Allow 24 hom_ tot the refrigerator to get cold ...

Page 6: ...ll Width Shelves Some models have a steel wire sliding sheik a stationary tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves These shelves can be moved to another place in the ti esh ti od compartment The flfll width sliding shelf has stoi locks When placed correctly on the shelf SUl ports the sh elf will stop beti re coming completely out of the refl igerator and will not tilt when you pla...

Page 7: ...o free its right ends ti om holes in the cabinet w_iil I ower _ight side of shelf mo_e shelf to the right and take it out To replace the step shelf _ _ ith shelf tilted as shown tit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall _ I ifl left side of shelf slightl swing shelf up fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall and lower shelf into place About the storage drawers Not all features a...

Page 8: ...s pull it forward tilt it and take it out Twin Drawers with Glass Cover To remove _ Remoxe tile drawers _ Reach in push tile front of glass coxer up and at tile same time pull it ti_rward as far as it will come Tilt it and take it out Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because tile extreme temperature difl erence may cause it to break _ Remoxe tile drawer fl ame Alwaxs FeIlloxe til...

Page 9: ...cemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15 E A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw awa_ the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the teeler arm When the bin fills to the level of the teeler arm the icemaker will stop producing ice It is normal fi r several cubes to be joined tog...

Page 10: ...lespoon l 5 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 liter of water This both cleans and netm alizes o h _ Rinse and wipe dry After cleaning the door gaskets apply a thin laver of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps kee I the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves on some models with hot water because the extreme temperature difference m...

Page 11: ...the refl ige rato r Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned out bulb unplug the refl igerator fl om its electrical outlet unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage Turning the controlto the 0 positiondoesnot removepower to the hght circuit Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absen es_ i eillo e food and mq lug tile refl igerator Move ...

Page 12: ...om in Canada at www geapplimaces ca or fl om Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 in Canada 1 888 261 3055 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not install tile reflJgerator where tile temperature will go below 60 F 16 C because it will not rtm otten enough to maintain proper temperatures Install it on a floor strong enough to support it flflly loaded CLEARANCES Alh w tile fi llo_fing clearances for ease of ins...

Page 13: ...feeler arm models Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures t_fll below fl eezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sm e tile device is double insulated or gro mded in a manner to prevent tile hazard of electric shock or is battery powered All installations must be in accordance with local i lumbing code requirements WHAT YOU WILL NE...

Page 14: ...ct Refi igerator robing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line Tile shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle t_pe slmtoff valves are included in many water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle t_pe valve complies with your local plumbing codes Install the shutoff xalxe on the nearest...

Page 15: ...the refrigerator to move out ti om the wall alter installation CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleexe for COl per tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shut fl xalxe Make sure the tubing is flfllv inserted into the wflve Tighten the compression nut secm ely For plastic tubing from a GE Sn art _onnect Refrigerator Tubing kit insert the molded ...

Page 16: ...sion nut and terrule sleeve onto tile end of tile tubing as shown n GE Smart onnect Refl igerator Tubing kit the nuts are already assembled to the tubing Insert the end of tile tubing into tile water valve connection as flu as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnec _ ReKigerator Tubing kit insert tile molded end of the tubing into tile shutof...

Page 17: ...tm n on up to 3 times to delixer enouoh water to tile icemaker REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES _l en re e_ing tile door swing Read tile instructions all tile way through beflwe starting Handle parts careflflly to avoid scratching paint Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places Provide a non scratching work sm lace for the doms IMPORTANT Once wm begin d...

Page 18: ...g tape 2 2 X4ith a 5 16 hex head socket drixer remoxe the screws that hold the tol hinge to the cabinet 2 3 I ift the hinge and the shim glued to it strai ht up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside ahmg with its screws Top Hinge 2 4 Remoxe the tape and tilt the door awax from the cabinet I ifi it off the center hinge pin 2 5 Set the door on a non scratching...

Page 19: ...oor away fl_om the cabinet Liti the door fi om the pin in the bottom hinge bracket If the plastic washer sficl_s to the door bottom put it back on the hinge REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR CONT 3 4 Set the door outside up on a non scratching S IS il ce 3 5 Transter the two screws fl om the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes xacated bx the center hinoe relllOX i1 3 6 Transfer the x_asher if...

Page 20: ...eonthe right NOTES Some hinges have flmr holes Which holes you use fi r installing tile hinge depends on which side you install tile hinge Tile outer edge of tile hinge should be parallel to tile edge of tile case ti r correct installation I REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 1 Plug_ Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove tile handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under tile edge and reil ov...

Page 21: ...Door Handle 5 3 1 Attach the handle to I _ the right side of the door with screws at the top and trader the handle plug 5 3 2 Reinstall the handle I lu_ 5 4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5 4 1 Rein ore the screw holding the ha n lle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the bottom of the door 5 4 2 Remoxe the handle I 5 4 3 Remoxe the screw from the right toi edge of the d...

Page 22: ... 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 scre_ then tighten both screws securely Ij REHANGING THE DOORS CONT 6 2 Rehang the freezer door 6 2 1 I ower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin Be sure the washer and spacer are in place on the p...

Page 23: ...uld take up to 5 minutes Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after deti ost can cause a cracking or i oi ping SOtlnd On models with an icemake_ after an icemaking cycle you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket WHIRl You mav hear the rims spinning at high speeds This hai pens when the refl igerator is first i lugged in when the doors are opened ti equently or when a...

Page 24: ...hen large This is nom_al with more storage amounts of food are space and a larger placed in refrigerator if _acka_ e is holding door open freezer require more Door left open Check to see operating time They Mart and Mop often Hot weather or frequent This is hernial to maintain even door ope_mags temperatures Temperature control dial See About the temperature control dial set at the coldest setting...

Page 25: ... comiecting ill the l luml_er to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be clogged Slow ice cube freezing Door left open Check to see it l ackage is holding door ol eu Temperature control dial See About the temperature control diaL not set cold enough Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs clemahig Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes odor taste Food trmlsmitthig odor taste _ Vral fi ls well...

Page 26: ...for homeusewithin Canada In homewarrantyservicewill beprovidedinareas whereit is available anddeemedreasonable by Camco to provide Thiswarrantyis inadditionto any statutorywarranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED Owneris responsible to payfor servicecallsrelatedto productinstallationand orteachinghowto usethe product Damage to finish mustbe reportedwithin48 hoursfollowing the deliveryof the appliance Damage t...

Page 27: ...Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez OWNERSHIP REGiSTRATiON P O BOX1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FORCANADIANCONSUMERS ONLY 27 ...

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Page 29: ...lue of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refl igerator dishwasher washer and byer range TV VCR and much more amy brand Plus there s no extra charge tor emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and ti od spoilage protection is ottbred You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensiv...

Page 30: ...n card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at ge com _ _ Cut h_r_ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Ms Me Mix_ Firsl I I Lasl Name I I I I I I I I I Nain I I I I I I I I I I I I _11 1 I Addr ss I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I _pt I i i I I I lime Placed In Use Ill Monlh I I ...

Page 31: ...if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially _ Loss of food due to spoilage Ji Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers iJi Dmnage caused after delivery _ Replacement of the water filter cartridge if included due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating raalge or due to excessive sediment ha the water supply _ Replacem...

Page 32: ...on line amtime or call 800 626 2224 dining n mnal business horn s GE Consmner Home Sel vices will still be there after yore _arrant expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 PartsandAccessories In the U 8 ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances call have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA Master ard and Discover cards ate accepted Order on line today 24 llom_ e...

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