background image

 

Service.

 

6

Truth or Myth?

Answer

Explanation

The automatic ice maker in my 

refrigerator will produce ice when the 

refrigerator is plugged in to a power 

receptacle.

MYTH

The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker must be turned 

on.  Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after the water line is connected 

and water is turned on. The ice maker can be turned off by switching it to the OFF 

position.

The freezer must be 15 degrees or colder before the icemaker will produce ice. Please 

allow at least 24 hours for the refrigerator to pull down and the unit’s temperature to 

stabilize.

I will never see frost inside the freezer 

compartment.

MYTH

Frost inside the freezer typically indicates that the door is not properly sealed, or 

has been left open. If frost is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, 

then check to ensure that no food packages or containers are preventing the freezer 

door from closing. To help reduce to the potential for frost please make sure there 

is proper clearance to the air supply and vents in the freezer to improve circulation. 

Always cover food before loading into the refrigerator, moisture from open containers 

can add to the frost load. 

Refrigerator door handles can be 

easily tightened.

TRUE

If door handles are loose or have a gap, the handle can be adjusted with set screws 

located on the ends of the handles.

After starting the ice maker throw 

away 24 hours of ice production.

TRUE

To avoid issues with odor and taste the first batch of ice should be discarded

Door removal is always required for 

installation.

MYTH

Doors should only be removed when necessary to prevent damage from passage 

way or access to final location.  If doors are removed please review Reversing the 

Door Swing section for re-hang procedure.

There is an adjustment to rear wheels. MYTH

Front leveling legs are adjustable and should be used to balance the refrigerator. 

Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door adjustment. There should be 

approximately a ¼” fall from the front to back to ensure that the doors always close.

Any All-Purpose cleaner can be used to 

clean my refrigerator.

MYTH

All-purpose cleaners are not recommended for use on the refrigerator.

Do not use wax, polish, ammonia, bleach, or other products containing chlorine on for 

any surfaces. Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. 

The stainless steel doors can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel 

cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will 

remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and 

rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use appliance 

wax or polish on the stainless steel.

Gaskets will last longer with regular 

cleaning and maintenance.

TRUE

Clean gaskets with warm soapy water. Make sure all folds are clean and dry after 

cleaning. Make sure flanges are clear of any grit or grime. After cleaning the door 

gaskets, apply paraffin wax or petroleum jelly to the door gaskets and hinges at the 

hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Doors may be shipped with protective 

film that has to be removed before 

use.

TRUE

Smooth finished doors (Stainless, Slate, Gloss Black and Gloss White, or Silver Metallic) 

will have a clear plastic film on the door that must be removed after install. 

Have more questions? For more information on your refrigerator or other GE appliances please visit

www.geappliances.com/videos

Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s manual. If needed, service can be scheduled by 

visiting us online 

GEAppliances.com

 or calling 800.GECARES  800.432.2737. 

In Canada visit 

GEAppliances.ca

 or call 800.561.3344.

Truth or Myth

Содержание GTE21GTHWWGE

Страница 1: ...g element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in n Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when t...

Страница 2: ...by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Where a standard 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with...

Страница 3: ...dle Use 1 8 allen wrench to tighten set screw at bottom of handle 13a Attach fresh food handle to freezer door with screws at bottom of handle Use the provided 1 8 allen wrench to tighten set screw at...

Страница 4: ...river until the shoulder of the hinge pin is touch ing the center hinge 8 Place the freezer door on top of the center hinge pin 9 With the freezer door in place place the left top hinge so the pin fit...

Страница 5: ...plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart this could take up to 5 minutes Expansion...

Страница 6: ...adjustment to rear wheels MYTH Front leveling legs are adjustable and should be used to balance the refrigerator Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door adjustment There should be appr...

Страница 7: ...7 Notes www GEAppliances com...

Страница 8: ...hased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bri...

Страница 9: ...ils sont expos s des changements soudains de temp rature ou si vous les cognez ou les faites tomber Le verre tremp est con u pour se briser en petits morceaux en cas de casse n loignez les doigts des...

Страница 10: ...ces instructions peut entra ner des risques d incendies des chocs lectriques ou la mort MISE AU REBUT APPROPRI E DE VOTRE ANCIEN R FRIG RATEUR LISEZETSUIVEZSOIGNEUSEMENTCESMESURESDES CURIT CONSERVEZ C...

Страница 11: ...as de la poign e 13a Fixez la poign e de la nourriture fra che la porte du cong lateur avec les vis au bas de la poign e Utilisez la cl hexagonale 1 8 po pour serrer la vis de pression dans le haut de...

Страница 12: ...aide d un tournevis pointe cruciforme jusqu ce que l paule de l axe touche la charni re 8 Placez la porte du cong lateur sur le dessus de l axe de charni re central 9 Placez la charni re sup rieure g...

Страница 13: ...r frig rateur se refroidit la bonne temp rature Le compresseur peut causer un clic ou un gr sillement lors de la tentative de red marrage cela peut prendre 5 minutes L expansion et la contraction des...

Страница 14: ...er les roulettes arri re MYTHE Les pattes de nivellement avant sont ajustables et sont utilis es pour quilibrer le r frig rateur Les pattes de nivellement servent l ajustement initial de la porte du r...

Страница 15: ...Notes www electromenagersge ca 15...

Страница 16: ...s Cette garantie est tendue l acheteur d origine et aux propri taires suivants pour tout produit achet pour une utilisation domestique aux tats Unis Si le produit est install dans une r gion o ne se t...

Страница 17: ...n caso de rotura n Mantenga los dedos fuera de los espacios de riesgo de lastimaduras los despejes entre las puertas y entre las puertas y el gabinete son necesariamente peque os Tenga el cuidado de c...

Страница 18: ...ier tipo de da o No use un cable con cortaduras o abrasi n sobre su extensi n o extremos Al alejar el refrigerador de la pared se deber tener cuidado de que no ruede sobre ni da e el cable de corrient...

Страница 19: ...a 13a Coloque la manija de alimentos frescos a la puerta del congelador con tornillos en la parte inferior de la empu adura Use la llave Allen de 1 8 provista para ajustar el tornillo espec fico en la...

Страница 20: ...ra en la bisagra central y ajuste con un destornillador Phillips hasta que el borde del perno de la bisagra entre en contacto con la bisagra central 8 Coloque la puerta del freezer sobre la clavija de...

Страница 21: ...da que el refrigerador se enfr a hasta la temperatura correcta El compresor puede causar un chasquido o un gorjeo cuando intenta volver a arrancar esto puede tomar hasta 5 minutos Expansi n y contracc...

Страница 22: ...te sobre las ruedas traseras MITO Las patas niveladoras frontales son ajustables y se deber an usar para equilibrar el refrigerador Las patas niveladoras se usan para hacer el ajuste inicial de la pue...

Страница 23: ...Notas www GEAppliances com 23...

Страница 24: ...cita de reparaci n en l nea 24 horas al d a vis te nos al GE Appliances com o llame al 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Cuando llame para solicitar servicio por favor tenga a mano el n mero de serie y el n...

Отзывы: