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Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 

(CONT.)

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REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4

4.1

Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has
one) by pulling it straight out.

4.2

Move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued 
to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the
left side.

Plastic
Washer

Hinge
Bracket

4.3

Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and
screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

NOTES:

Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you

use for installing the hinge depends on which
side you install the hinge.

The outer edge of the hinge 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 handle

5.1.1

Remove the handle plug using a 
tape-tipped putty knife under the edge, 
and remove the screw underneath. 
Remove the two screws holding the 
handle to the top of the door.

5.1.2

Remove the handle.

5.1.3

Remove the screws from the right edge of the

door top and insert them into the handle screw
holes on the opposite side.

Top

Screws 
for Handle
Holes

5.1.4

With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-blade

screwdriver, pry out the plug button from the
hinge hole on the left side of the door and
insert it into the hole on the opposite side that
was vacated by removal of the top hinge.

Plug Button

Plug

Models with a hinge bracket
that has 2 screw holes.

Models with a hinge bracket
that has 4 screw holes. 
Switch the hinge pin to the
opposite side of the bracket.

Plastic
Washer

Hinge
Bracket

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Страница 1: ...paring to Install the Refrigerator 14 Reversing the Door Swing 19 24 Water Line Installation 15 19 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 26 27 Normal Operating Sounds 25 Customer Service Co...

Страница 2: ...us devez faire 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 dangerous e...

Страница 3: ...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 c...

Страница 4: ...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 appareil...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 8: ...ed fully lift the rear of the shelf pull forward and down tilt the shelf and take it out Half Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests on a molded side wall support a bracket on the other end hooks in...

Страница 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...

Страница 10: ...fference may cause it to break Remove the drawer frame Always remove the glass cover before you take out the drawer frame Lift the frame off the supports at each side and back pull it forward tilt it...

Страница 11: ...r arm to the ON down position On power switch models the green light will come on You will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with water The icemaker will fill with water when it cools...

Страница 12: ...liter of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse and wipe dry After cleaning the door gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the...

Страница 13: ...rn 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 its electrical outlet unscrew the bulb w...

Страница 14: ...h 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 of the refrigerato...

Страница 15: ...tubing you need Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing WX08X10002 WX08X10006 WX08X10015 and WX08X10025 When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Wa...

Страница 16: ...ld water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle type shutoff valves are included in many water...

Страница 17: ...ur licensed plumber 7 Installation Instructions Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect Tubing Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule sleeve FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve...

Страница 18: ...tubing as shown On GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit the nuts are already assembled to the tubing Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible While holding th...

Страница 19: ...EQUIRED Masking tape T20 or T25 Torxdriver Needed for some models 5 16 hex head socket driver 5 16 open end wrench Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tu...

Страница 20: ...and set it aside along with its screws Top Hinge 2 6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal 2 5 Set the door on a non scratchin...

Страница 21: ...ove 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 Be caref...

Страница 22: ...hinge on the left Installing the hinge on the right REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 5 1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and rem...

Страница 23: ...right side of the door with screws at the top and under the handle plug 5 3 2 Reinstall the handle plug 5 4 2 Remove the handle 5 4 3 Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert i...

Страница 24: ...rews securely Hinge Bracket Plastic Washer Plastic Washer and Spacer Hinge Pin 6 2 Rehang the freezer door 6 2 1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin Be sure the washer and spacer are in p...

Страница 25: ...ACKS and CHIRPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature The compressor may cause a clicking...

Страница 26: ...down on and off frequently Often occurs when large This is normal Modern refrigerators amounts of food are with more storage placed in refrigerator space and a larger Door left open Check to see if p...

Страница 27: ...t on will damage the water valve Cubes too small Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be clogged Slow ice cube freezing Door left open Chec...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 30: ...mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store t...

Страница 31: ...ve part Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended...

Страница 32: ...ect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts...

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