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Page 1: ...paring to Install the Refrigerator 14 Reversing the Door Swing 19 94 _ ater Line Installation 15 19 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Serxice 96 97 Normal Operating Sounds 95 Customer Service Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 99 30 _ arranty for Canadian Customers 98 _ arrantv for U S Customers 31 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a lab...

Page 2: ...what to lo DANGER RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DEBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DEVOTRE ANCIEN REFRIGERATEUR I es entimts pris au pi ge ou morts d asphyMe sont tot joui_ d actualit_ I es r_li_ig_rateu_ abandonnes sont to jO llN aussi dangereux m6me si on n attend que _quelquesjom_ pour s en d_barrasse_ Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien r6frig_ratem veuillez suivre les directives ci dessous afi...

Page 3: ...SlJCURITlJ IMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORD TOUTES LESDIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cot lectromOnager que pour I usage auquel fl est destin comme expliqu dons le prOsent manuel MESURES DES URITCc Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil lectrique observez toujours los mesures de s curit de base y compris les suivantes nstallez le r_fl_ig_rateur confimn n ent a ux direcfixes d installafion axant de l utilis...

Page 4: ...cord MESURES DESECURITE IMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORDTOUTES LESDIRECTIVES 4 A VERTISSEMENT RACCORDEMENT ELECTRIQUE No coupez ni retirez on aucun cos la troisiOme broche mise _ 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 est muni d une fiche fi 3 broches raise fi la terre qui se branche dar...

Page 5: ...rounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical 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 pr sentent clans certaines conditions Toutefifis si w us d0cidez d udliser tout de m_me tm cordon prolongatetH il est absolument n0cessaire qu il s agisse...

Page 6: ...d_t_tion on _ermi_e_ au C_n_da Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser une fiche d adaptation _ cause des risques potentiels qu elle pr sente clans certaines circonstances Toutetois si vous d_ddez d utiliser tout de m6me tree fiche d adaptafion vous pouvez eflectuer tm raccordement temporaire si les codes locaux le pem_ettent darts tree prise de torn ant l 2 al _les ad luatement raise ...

Page 7: ...lSettings Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 I is the warmest 9 is the coldest At fi_t set the dial at 5 Afier using the refl igerato_ a just the dial if necessary Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and wm can ttli n the dial to the setting that s best suited to wmr needs Allow 24 horn s for the refl igerator to get cold ...

Page 8: ...ll 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 fl esh fi od compartment The fifll width sliding shelf has stop locks When placed correctly on the shelf SUl ports the sh elf will stop befi re coming completely tit of the refi igerator and will not tilt when you pla...

Page 9: ...the left to fl ee its right ends ti om holes in the cabinet w_iil I ower right side of shelf mine shelf to the right and rake 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 sheff slightly swing shelf up fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall and lower shelf into place About the storage drawers Not all...

Page 10: ...orts 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 forward as tar as it will conle Tilt it and take it out Avoid cleaning tile cold glass cover with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may Catlse it to break _ Remoxe the drawer frame Alwaxs relllOXe ti...

Page 11: ...with water The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 5 F A newly installed refl igerator may take 2 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw awav the first tew batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interti_res with the sweep of the ti_eler arm When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm the icemaker will stop producing ice It is normal for several cubes ...

Page 12: ...ut a tablespoon l 5 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 liter of water This both cleans and neutralizes odm_ 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 fl om sticking and bending out of shape Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves on some models with hot water because the extreme temperature diff...

Page 13: ...of the refl igera tot Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned out bulb unplug the refl igerator fl om its electrical outlet unscrew tile bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of tile same or lower wattage Turning the controlto the0 positiondoesnot removepower to the hghtcircuit Preparing for Vacation For long va ations or absen es_ reillove food and mq lug tile refl igerator Move...

Page 14: ... www GEAppliances com in Canada at www geappliances ca or from Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 in Canada 1 888 261 3055 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not install tile refl igerator where tile temperature will go below 60 F l 6 C because it will not _tm Den enough to maintain proper temperatures Install it on a floor strong enough to sui port it fldlv loaded CLEARANCES s of installation _Mlow tile fl...

Page 15: ... teeler arm models Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatm es tall below fl eezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sm e 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 plmnbing code requirements WHAT YOU WILL NEED ...

Page 16: ...ct _ Reli igerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimmn inside diameter of 5 32 at tile point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle type shutoff valves are included in many water sui ply kits Before i urchasing inake sure a saddle type wdve complies with wmr local plmnbing codes Install the shutoff xalxe on the near...

Page 17: ...the refl igerator to move out fl om the wall alier installation CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleexe for COl per tubing onto tile end of the tubing and connect it to the shutott xalxe Make sure the tubing is flfllv inserted into the wove Tighten the compression nut securely For plastic tubing fl om a GE SmartConnect Refl igerator Tubing kit insert the molded...

Page 18: ...le sleeve onto the end of the tubing as shown On GE SmartConnect Refl igerator Tubing kit the nuts are ah eadv assembled to the tubing Insert tile end of tile tubing into tile water wdve connection as flu as possible While holding the tubing tighten tile fitting For plastic tubing from a GE Slnart _onnect _ Refrigerator Tubing kit insert tile molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tig...

Page 19: ...urn on up to 3 times to delixer enough water to the icemaker B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES _l_en re e_ sing the door swing Read the inst_ uctions all the way through before starting Handle parts carefldly to awfid scratching paint Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places Provide a non scratching work surface fin the doors IMPORTANT Once wm begin d...

Page 20: ...do so could dail aoe_ the door stop 2 3 I ift 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 aside ahmg with its screws Top Hinge _1 _ 2 4 Remo_e the tape and tilt the door awa_ from the cabinet I iti it off the center hinge pin REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 1 Tape the door shut with maskino _ tape 2 5 Set the door on a non scratc...

Page 21: ...Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer mad washer 3 3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away fl om the cabinet I ifl the door fl om the pin in the bottom hinge bracket If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom put it back on the hinge 3 5 Tmnsfi_r the two screws fl om the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes _acated b_ the center hinge removal 3 6 Transter the _asher if yo...

Page 22: ... the hinge on the right NOTES Some hinges have fl ur holes Which holes you use fi r installing the hinge depends on which side wm install the hinge The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel to the edge of the case fl r correct installation REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 1 Plug _ Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and i eil...

Page 23: ...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 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5 4 1 Remove the screw holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the bottom of the door 5 4 2 Remove the handle 5 4 3 Remove the screw fl om the right top edge of the door and insert i...

Page 24: ...t 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 lefi side Hinge _ and Spacer 6 1 3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet As the door is brought into position slide the hinge trader the head of the screw which earlier had been partly driven into the outemmst hole Insert the remaining scre_ then tighten both...

Page 25: ...estart this could take up to 5 minutes Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or i_oi_ping sound On models with an icemake_ after an icemaking cycle you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket WHIBI You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds This hai_pens when the refrigerator is first i lugged in when the doors are opened frequently...

Page 26: ...s uom_al Modern refrigerators 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 l operating time They start and stop often Hot weather or frequent This is uoY r ll to maintain even door ope_mlgs temperatures Temperature control dial SeeAbout the temperaturecontrol dial set at the coldest s...

Page 27: ... valve comlecting ill the pltmd_er to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be clogged Slow ice cube freezing Door left open Check to see if l ackage is holding door ol en Temperature control dial See About the temperature control dial not set cold enough Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs clemfing Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes odor taste Food trmlsmitthlg odor taste _Ya l foods ...

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 fi...

Page 29: ...u contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect vom refl_igerat m dishwasher washer and chTe_ range TV VCR and much more rely brand Plus there s no extra charge tot einergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and tood spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all vom valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs ...

Page 30: ... If you did not get a registration 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 h_r_ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number I I I MI Ms M Mi__ Fir q I L_sl Name I I I I I I I I I Nanle I I I I I I I I I I I I SI r 1 I A h ss I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I...

Page 31: ...r and in home service to replace the lefi_ ti e part Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper hlstallation delivery or mah_tenm_ce Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other thml the intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage Damage caused after delivery Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Replacem...

Page 32: ...o chase it on line amfime or call 800 626 2224 dining natural business hom_ E _onsumer Home Se_Mces will still be there after am warrant expires In Cmlada call 1 888 261 2133 PartsandAccessories 1 the u s www GEAppliances co Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or a cessolJes sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line ...

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