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Refrigerator/Freezer/lcemaker

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Safety instructions.........................3

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Freezer Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................4

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Temperature Control. . . .............................4

Water Fill Adjustment Screw .....................4

Careand Cleaning

Cleaning–lnside and Outside ....................5

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Drain Tube and

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Preparation

Attaching the Door Handle . .....................7

Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................6

Door Panel. . . . .....................7

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Removing the Cabinet Door .......................7

Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . . . ..11,12

Vacation and Moving . . ..

Water FilterAccessory . ..

GE Appliances

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Problem Solver . . . . . .

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Installation

Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..10

Electrical Requirements.........., -..........10

Extension Cords . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ..10

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...-................10

Water Line installation instructions.....8, 9

Consumer Services

Appliance Registration . . . . .....................2

Model and Serial Numbers ........................2

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Summary of Contents for TAX6

Page 1: ...ing the Door Handle 7 Clearances 6 lnsectingthe Door Panel 7 Location _ 6 Removing the Cabinet Door 7 Reversing the Door Swing 11 12 Vacation and Moving 6 Water FilterAccessory _ _ 6 GE Appliances Problem Solver 13 15 Morequestions call GEAnswerCenter 8170 626 2 J00 IiiJllInstallation Adapter Plug 10 Electrical Requirements 10 Extension Cords 10 Grounding 10 Water Line installation instructions 8 ...

Page 2: ...eived a damaged appliance Use these numbers in any correspondence or service Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold calls concerning your appliance you the appliance Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE We re proud of our service and want you...

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Page 4: ...over on side of housing tion Cover pull icemaker will operate If your refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP up position When the water supply has been connected to the icemaker move the icemaker feeler arm to the ON down position The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to a freezing temperature and f...

Page 5: ... cloth I Use only mild soapy water to clean the door gasket Never use boiling water acids chemical thinners gasoline benzene or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator They may deform or damage plastic parts and may lead to a safety hazard Do not wash any plastic arts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher An open box of baking soda in the refrigerator will absorb stale fre...

Page 6: ...nplug the refrigerator and clean the the wall outlet remove the food and defrost the interior To prevent odors leave an open box of refrigerator Then clean and dry the interior baking soda inside the refrigerator and leave the door open Secure all loose items such as ice and drip trays by taping them securely in place to prevent darnage For shorter vacations Remove perishable foods Be sure the ref...

Page 7: ... before reinserting the gasket Doing this will keep the bottom from falling out 6 Starting with the corner on one side push down from the top surface of the gasket into the slot on the bottom section Make sure that the arrows are aligned Run your finger across the gasket At the comer push back a little the other way then push down 7 Set the door in place on the lower hinge pin and insert the upper...

Page 8: ...er supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumbing supply stores to connect the water line to t...

Page 9: ...ugged into the wall outlet We recommend installing a water filter available at service and parts centers 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 Slip a 1 4 1 4 union nut provided over both ends of the copper tubing at the rear of the refrigerator and couple lines 111 B TURN THE WATER ...

Page 10: ...e using a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by the use of a UL listed adapter available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not gr...

Page 11: ...REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGES a Remove the upper hinge 1 Remove the three screws holding the upper hinge to the cabinet 2 Set aside the hinge reinsert the three screws in the same holes b Remove the lower hinge 1 Remove the three screws holding the lower hinge 2 Set aside the hinge reinsert the three screws in the same holes NOTE When reinstalling the door hinges the bottom hinge will become the top hi...

Page 12: ...latch should secure the fi eezer door when it is closed REINSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGES a Install the lower hinge 1 Remove the three screws on the new side of the cabinet at the bottom 2 Using the hinge with the hinge pin and nylon washer install the lower hinge b Install the upper hinge 1 Remove the three screws on the REINSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR a With the door tilted slightly toward ...

Page 13: ...rely in place to prevent damage Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position only during actual moving and in the moving van The refrigerator must be secured in the van to prevent actual movement Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanket Temperature control is in OFF position If interior light on some models is not on freezer may not be plugged in Q If plug is secure and the ...

Page 14: ...the STOP up position DOES NOT WORK Icerrmker feeler arm is in the STOP up position Water supply turned off or not connected Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely Wkh icernaker feeler arm in the STOP up position level cubes in bin by hand CUBES TOO SMALL It is rmrmal for this to happen occasionally Witer shut off valve connecting refrigerator to home waterline may...

Page 15: ...d packages in refrigerator may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning c Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter When ice is not wed for a week or more the cubes may clump together This depends on how often the drawer is opened and how much humidity is in the room Stir the cubes to keep them fiowing free For extended periods of non use empty the i...

Page 16: ...d your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing an...

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