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R efr igerators T op-Freezer www .GEAppliances.com 162D3905P011 49-60250-2 11-04 JR Safety Instr uctions Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . 4 Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Proper Disposal .
2 COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRA TEUR Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateurs abandonnés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même si on n’attend que «quelques jours» pour s’en débarrasser .
3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www .GEAppliances.com W ARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety , this appliance must be properly grounded.
5 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions CORDONS PROLONGA TEURS Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des risques potentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines conditions.
6 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructio.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the temperature control dial. www .GEAppliances.com Control Settings T emperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 .
8 About the fresh food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Full-Width Shelves Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves.
9 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. www .
10 About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 11 About the automatic icemaker . www .GEAppliances.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . 12 Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water . Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 13 www .GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed sur faces.
14 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . • IMPORT ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IMPORT ANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer .
15 WHA T YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit ,1 / 4 ″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply .
16 WHA T YOU WILL NEED (CONT .) • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. • A cold water supply . The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.
17 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING T urn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear . Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing.
18 Installation Instructions CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERA TOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator , be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.
20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT .) 2 2.1 T ape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 2.2 With a 5/16 ″ hex-head socket driver , remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
21 Installation Instructions 3.1 T ape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching sur face. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT .) 3 3.3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet.
22 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT .) 2 REVERSING THE HARDW ARE 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.
5.1 T ransfer fresh food door handle (cont.) 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side. 5.2 T ransfer door stop 5.
24 Installation Instructions 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin. REHANGING THE DOORS 6 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door .
HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Y ou may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator .
26 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 27 www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • On power switch models, set the power switch to the does not work is not on.
28 CONSUMER W ARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Y our refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long W arranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) .
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31 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Refrigerator W arranty . (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician.
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