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R

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igerators

Top--Freezer

www.GEAppliances.com

Models 
15, 16, 17, 18

Owner’s Manual

162D3905P009     

49-60090     12-00 JR

Safety Information

Adapter Plugs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting Electricity  . . . . . . . . . . 4

Extension Cords  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Proper Disposal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker  . . . . . . . . . . .11

Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Storage Drawers  . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Temperature Controls  . . . . . . . . . .7

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install 

the Refrigerator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reversing the Door Swing  . . . 18–24

Water Line Installation  . . . . . 15–18

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service  . .25–27

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .25

Customer Service

Consumer Support  . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration  . . . . . . . 29–30

Warranty for 

Canadian Customers  . . . . . . . . . . 28

Warranty for U.S. Customers  . . . 31

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.

Summary of Contents for RHM 15

Page 1: ...ature Controls 7 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 14 Reversing the Door Swing 18 24 Water Line Installation 15 18 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 25 27...

Page 2: ...ur l environnement DANGER RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangero...

Page 3: ...t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely MESURES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cet lectrom nager que pour l usage auquel il est destin...

Page 4: ...ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi me broche mise la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentation Pour votre s curit cet appareil doit tre correctement mis la terre Le cordon d alimentation de cet appar...

Page 5: ...logu UL aux tats Unis ou certifi CSA au Canada pourvu d une fiche et d une prise mises la terre de 15 amp res minimum et de 120 volts USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under c...

Page 6: ...e l appareil Il faut que la vis soit en m tal non isol e et que la prise de courant soit mise la terre par l entremise du c blage de la r sidence Faites v rifier le circuit par un lectricien qualifi p...

Page 7: ...e settings plus 0 1 is the warmest 9 is the coldest At first set the dial at 5 After using the refrigerator adjust the dial if necessary Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you c...

Page 8: ...pull forward To remove a full width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully lift the rear of the shelf pull forward and down tilt the shelf and take it out Half Width Shelves...

Page 9: ...t left side of shelf slightly Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out To replace the step shelf W...

Page 10: ...far as it will come Tilt it and take it out Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause it to break Remove the drawer frame Always remove th...

Page 11: ...e power switch to OFF When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply set the power switch to ON The green light will come on The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing A...

Page 12: ...oor gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves on some mod...

Page 13: ...lling the refrigerator back into place turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned out bulb unplug the refrigerator from...

Page 14: ...ing clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides 3 4 19 mm Top 1 25 mm Back 1 25 mm CLEARANCES Leveling legs near each front corner of the r...

Page 15: ...ay become brittle with age and crack resulting in water leakage Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator wa...

Page 16: ...1 4 hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE 3 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE 4 Tighten the clamp screws until the...

Page 17: ...dle Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule sleeve Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve aft...

Page 18: ...gh water to the icemaker START THE ICEMAKER 12 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 Power switch When reversing the door swing Read the instructions all the way through before starting Handle parts carefully to...

Page 19: ...CONT 2 Top Hinge 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 2 2 With a 5 16 hex head socket driver...

Page 20: ...nch remove the two screws holding the center hinge and the shim glued to it to the cabinet Lift the center hinge to free its pin from the socket in the top of the door and set hinge and screws aside B...

Page 21: ...nge should be parallel to the edge of the case for correct installation Installing the hinge on the left Installing the hinge on the right REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 5 1 Transfer fresh food door han...

Page 22: ...nstallation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING CONT 2 To reattach the handle on the opposite side Plug Button 5 2 Transfer door stop cont 5 2 2 Move any screws from the left end to the right end Do...

Page 23: ...move the handle 5 4 3 Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side 5 4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle cont 5 4 4Transfer the door stop a...

Page 24: ...the outermost hole Insert the remaining screw then tighten both screws securely Hinge Pin Plastic Washer Plastic Washer and Spacer Hinge Pin 6 2 Rehang the freezer door 6 2 1 Lower the freezer door o...

Page 25: ...the ON position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water Keeping the power switch in the ON position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker To prevent this move the...

Page 26: ...r duct in freezer freezer compartment compartment Frost or ice crystals Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open on frozen food Too frequent or too long frost within package door op...

Page 27: ...abinet surface periods of high humidity one setting colder between the doors Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too in humid weather air long door openings carries moisture into refrigerator whe...

Page 28: ...asonable 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 Th...

Page 29: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

Page 30: ...the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registra...

Page 31: ...to replace the defective part Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended pu...

Page 32: ...n about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will...

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