Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GTR18BBSWW GE
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ge.com R efr igerators T op-Freezer 197D7799P001 49-60521 07-07 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . .2–4 Operating Instr uctions Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Shelves . . . . . . . . . . .
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 .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.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.
About the temperature control dial. ge.com T urning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer . It does not shut off power to the refrigerator . T emperature Control Dial (on some models) The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 .
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family’ s needs. Snacks Drawer Not all features are on all models. About the storage drawers. 6 Fruit and V egetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all features are on all models. T win Drawer Shelf T o remove: Remove the drawers. Reach in, push the front of glass cover up, and at the same time, pull it forward as far as it will come.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . 8 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water .
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 .
10 WHA T YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit , 1/4 ″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply .
Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. SHUT OFF THE MAIN W A TER SUPPL Y AND UNPLUG REFRIGERA TOR T urn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long enough to clear the line of water . 1 11 Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible.
Installation Instructions 12 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.
13 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.
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. 3.3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
Installation Instructions 4.2 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.
Installation Instructions 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. 5.4.4 T ransfer the door stop as shown in preceding section 5.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 17 ■ 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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Nor mal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely is first plugged in. cool down.
19 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to an adequate and proper utility ser vice.
20 Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus—comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What .
OWNERSHIP REGISTRA TION P .O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONT ARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONL Y) Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : 21 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .
For refrigerators installed in the U.S. Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Im p o r tan t M a il T o d a y! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt.
Refrigerator W arranty . (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.
Consumer Support. Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on-line.
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