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Use and Care & Installation Guide   

Refrigerator

GE Appliances

Top-Mount No-Frost 14, 16 & 18 Models

Safety Instructions

........................ 3

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

CFC Disposal................................................... 2

Condenser ....................................................... 9

Defrosting........................................................ 2

Food Storage Suggestions ...................... 8

Icemaker....................................................... 7

Icemaker Accessory Kit ............................... 7

Ice Trays ........................................................... 5

Shelves ........................................................ 4, 5

Storage Drawers............................................ 6

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

Water Filter Accessory ............................. 7

Water Supply Kit ................................. 7, 11

Care and Cleaning

Behind Refrigerator .................................... 10

Cleaning, Outside and Inside ...................... 9

Drawer and Cover Removal...............10, 16

Light Bulb Replacement............................ 10

Under Refrigerator ........................................ 9

Problem Solver

...................... 19, 20

Normal Operating Sounds.........................19

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Preparation

Clearances .................................................... 11

Door Swing Option ............................. 13–16

Location......................................................... 11

Moving........................................................... 11

Rollers and Leveling Legs ......................... 11

Vacation ........................................................ 11

Water Supply to Icemaker ........................ 11

Installation

.......................... 12, 17, 18

Adapter Plug ................................................ 12

Electrical Requirements ............................ 12

Extension Cord .............................................12

Grounding ..................................................... 12

Water Line Installation ....................... 17, 18

Consumer Services

.................. 23

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

Important Phone Numbers....................... 23

Repair Service.............................................. 23

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

Summary of Contents for 14

Page 1: ...nd Refrigerator 10 Cleaning Outside and Inside 9 Drawer and Cover Removal 10 16 Light Bulb Replacement 10 Under Refrigerator 9 Problem Solver 19 20 Normal Operating Sounds 19 More questions call GE An...

Page 2: ...ces page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further he...

Page 3: ...mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in Don t refreeze frozen foods which...

Page 4: ...replace select desired shelf height With shelf 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 design...

Page 5: ...ght ends from holes in the cabinet wall 3 Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out To replace the step shelf 1 With shelf tilted as shown fit left ends of shelf into holes in...

Page 6: ...erries Peas green Asparagus Corn Plums Beets Currants Radishes topped Greens Rhubarb Blueberries leafy Spinach Carrots Lettuce Tomatoes Celery Parsley ripe As in any refrigerated storage area it is re...

Page 7: ...is to be removed for a period of time Going away on vacation Turning the temperature control to the OFF position If ice is not used often old cubes will become cloudy and taste stale and will shrink E...

Page 8: ...reserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness As a further aid to freshness prepackaged vegetables can be stored in their origin...

Page 9: ...rol back on For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at most appliance part stores This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year continued ne...

Page 10: ...ator counter clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator then pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving your refrigerator in a side directi...

Page 11: ...to add an icemaker later the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold water line There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out...

Page 12: ...ng the adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring Y...

Page 13: ...ts to avoid using them in the wrong places When reinstalling door hinges be sure to use the same number of shims and washers as were originally used IMPORTANT Once you begin do not move the cabinet un...

Page 14: ...e side 4 REVERSE CABINET HARDWARE 1 Transfer the bottom hinge to the left a Remove the base grille if your refrigerator has one Grasp it at the bottom and pull it straight out b Using a Torxdriver rem...

Page 15: ...of the door b Remove the handle c Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side d Transfer the door stop as shown at left TOP BOTTOM RE...

Page 16: ...COVERED SNACKS DRAWER on some models For convenient access to the Snacks drawer after reversing the door swing you can move the drawer to the other side of the cabinet 1 Slide the drawer out and remov...

Page 17: ...self piercing valve Copper tubing 1 4 outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square To determine how much copper tubing you need measure...

Page 18: ...E Tighten any connections that leak 7 MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO THE WALL Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall 10 S...

Page 19: ...SE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER Water Line Installation The Problem Solver NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS These sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for service The new high efficiency compressor runs faster...

Page 20: ...ft ajar OF ICE CUBES Turn temperature control to colder setting ICE CUBES HAVE Old cubes need to be discarded ODOR TASTE Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed Unsealed packages in refrigerato...

Page 21: ...NOTES 21 Problem Solver...

Page 22: ...22 NOTES...

Page 23: ...ur call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individua...

Page 24: ...ting 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 yo...

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