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Refr

igerators

Top-Freezer

197D8622P001    

49-60655-4  06-14 GE

Safety Instructions

 . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

 

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 

Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 

Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

Installation Instructions

 

Preparing to Install  

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Water Line Installation  . . . . . . . .10–12

Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .13–16 

Troubleshooting Tips 

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . 17

Before You Call For Service ...... 18, 19 

Consumer Support 

Refrigerator Warranty  . . . . . . . . . .   23

Consumer Support . . . . . .  Back Cover 

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

Summary of Contents for TOP-FREEZER 17

Page 1: ...e Refrigerator 9 Water Line Installation 10 12 Reversing the Door Swing 13 16 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 17 Before You Call For Service 18 19 Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty 2...

Page 2: ...off the doors n Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside n If the refrigerator has a lock make it unusable Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants...

Page 3: ...ODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE SU USO ADVERTENCIA Use este aparato s lo con el fin para el cual fue dise ado como se describe en este Manual del propietario MESURES DE S CURIT Al usar aparatos el ctr...

Page 4: ...TAR LA ELECTRICIDAD Bajo ninguna circunstancia no corte ni retire la tercera pata conexi n a tierra del cable de electricidad Por seguridad personal este aparato debe estar correctamente conectado a t...

Page 5: ...front raised slightly hook the bracket s top lug into the track then lower the shelf onto the support NOTE The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right hand slot the shelf to...

Page 6: ...s To remove the step shelf 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly 2 Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall 3 Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and tak...

Page 7: ...perature number of door openings and other use conditions If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker set the switch to OFF or move the feeler arm to the STOP u...

Page 8: ...nvironments 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 S...

Page 9: ...ing legs near each front corner of the refrigerator 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 o...

Page 10: ...g 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...

Page 11: ...cal Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Pipe Clamp 6 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 t...

Page 12: ...lded end of the tubing 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 th...

Page 13: ...driver needed 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 rem...

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...

Page 15: ...at the top and under the handle plug 5 3 2 Reinstall the handle plug REVERSING THE HARDWARE CONT 4 5 1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife unde...

Page 16: ...ew which earlier had been partly driven into the outermost hole Insert the remaining screw then tighten both screws securely 5 4 3 Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it in...

Page 17: ...the refrigerator is first plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature n The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart this could tak...

Page 18: ...Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator This is normal Door left open...

Page 19: ...ng periods of high humidity Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder Moisture collects inside in humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors reopened...

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Page 23: ...vided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service on line 24 hours a day visit us at GEAppliances com or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Please have ser...

Page 24: ...y is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 1 888 261 2133 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires GEAppliances com...

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