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Summary of Contents for GTT16DBEMRCC

Page 1: ...lation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Water Line Installation 10 13 Reversing the Door Swing 1 4 17 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 18 Before You Call for Service 19 20 Models 16 17 18 0 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on l label on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment _ Printed in the United States _ Printed on...

Page 2: ...rongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced Turning the control to the OFFposition does not remove power to the light circuit Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely D...

Page 3: ...ower cord AIw ys grip plug firmly nd pull str ight out from the outlet Rep ir or repl ce immedi tely 11 power cords th t h ve become fr yed or otherwise d m ged Do not use cord th t shows cr cks or br sion d m ge long its length or t either end When moving the refriger tor w y from the w ll be c reful not to roll over or d m ge the power cord Mains Lead Replacement If the m ins le d on your refrig...

Page 4: ...r colder temperature turn dial clockwise toward snowflake For warmer temperature turn dial counter clockwise way from snowflake allow 24 hours for adjustment Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting Anti Condensation Switch on some models If moisture develops on the ceiling of the fresh food compartment turn the anti condensation switch to the 1 on position Moisture is likely to ...

Page 5: ...is designed to hook into the right bond slot the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left hond slot Full Width Shelves Some models have steel wire sliding shelf stationary tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves These shelves can be moved to another place in the fresh food compartment The full width sliding shelf has stop locks When placed correctly on the shelf suppor...

Page 6: ... and 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 11 fe tures re on 11models Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excesswater that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers ...

Page 7: ... Icemaker 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 t...

Page 8: ...ments However in environments that may be particularly dusty or greasy the condenser should be cleaned periodically for efficient 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 Becareful when mov...

Page 9: ...ied service technician REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not install the refrigerator 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 clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides 3 4 19 mm...

Page 10: ...k of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet 2 44cm Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet 2 44cm coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation A water supply kit containing copper tubing shutoff valve and fittings listed below is available at extra cost from your local distributor A cold drink...

Page 11: ...harp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp Pipe Claml Saddle Type_ Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell NOTE Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing Washer Inlet End PipeClam...

Page 12: ...he refrigerator be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator s water valve Install it in the water line near the refrigerator 12 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR CONT 9 1 Remove the access cover 9 2 Remove the plastic flexible cap from th...

Page 13: ...CEMAKER On power switch models set the icemaker power switch to the I toni position On feeler arm models move the feeler arm to the ON down position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 F 9 C or below It will then begin operation automatically Power switch odel _ Feeler Arm inthe STOP up position Feeler Arm in the ON down position Feeler arm model...

Page 14: ...d T20 or T25 Torxdriver socket driver neededfor some models Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver 5 16 open end wrench BEFORE YOU START 1 1 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 15: ...the door bottom put it back on the hinge 3 4 Set the door outside up on a non scratching surface _ I REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR CONT 3 5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal 3 6 Transfer the washer ifyour model has one to the opposite side 3 7 Takeone of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw ...

Page 16: ... insert 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 I 151REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and remove the sc...

Page 17: ...e pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door Place the spacer then the washer on the hinge pin _v_ Hinge Rn NOTE The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the left side 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 outermost hole...

Page 18: ...s 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 icemaker after an icemaking cycle you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket WHIR 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 when a larg...

Page 19: ...urs when large This is normal amounts of food are with more storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator freezer require more Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open operating time They start and stop often Hot weather or frequent This is normal to maintain even door openings temperaturesJ Temperature control dial See About the temperature control dial set at the coldest s...

Page 20: ...all 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 SeeAbout the temperature control dial not set cold enough Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes odor taste Food transmitting odor tast...

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