GE Appliances
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
Refrigerators
Top-mount no-frost
Part No. 162D3905P007 Pub. No. 49-6905-1
Models
14, 16, 18
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family.
We’re proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you
use your refrigerator.
That’s important, because
your new refrigerator will
be part of your family for
many years. And we hope
you will be part of ours for a
long time to come.
We thank you for buying
GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home.
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Important!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product
Registration Card that is packed with this
product. If you cannot find it, please send
in the duplicate card printed in the back of
this manual.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
#
#
You can find them on a label at the left
side of the fresh food compartment.
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
GE&You,
AService Partnership.
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your refrigerator
properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a
great deal of time and money
over the life of your refrigerator.
Read this manual
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
Review the section on
Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center
® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
If you need service
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to Connect Electricity . . . .6
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . .6, 7
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions
Temperature Control Dial . . . . . .8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . .11, 12
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . .13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .14–16
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . . .17, 18
Water Line Installation . . .19–23
Reversing the
Door Swing . . . . . . . . . . . .24–29
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . .30
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .31–33
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . .37
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ This refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
■ Do not allow children to
climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
■ Do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly
when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these
extremely cold surfaces.
■ Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
■ In refrigerators with
automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts
of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not
place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking
mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
■ Keep fingers out of the
“pinch point” areas;
clearances between the
doors and between the doors
and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing
doors when children are in
the area.
■ Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
■ Turning the control to the
OFF
position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
■ Do not refreeze frozen foods
which have thawed
completely.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
IMPORTANT:
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this
CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and
imprisonment under provisions of the Federal Clean
Air Act.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked 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 a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to
roll over or damage the power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
temporary connection
may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
WARNING!
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The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord
plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE
the refrigerator
until a proper ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the
wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the cir cuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts.
REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial has nine settings plus
OFF
.
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 can turn
the dial to the setting that’s best suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.
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About the temperature control dial.
Turning the dial to OFFstops cooling in both compartments—
fresh food and freezer.
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1
7
9
3
OFF
Control Settings
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.
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Half-Width Shelves
One end of the shelf rests on a molded side-wall
support; a bracket on the other end hooks into a track
on the rear cabinet wall.
T o remove,
lift the shelf up at front, then off the support
and out of the track.
T o replace,
select desired shelf height. With shelf front
raised slightly, hook the bracket’s top lug into the track,
then lower the shelf onto the support.
NOTE:
The shelf to the right of the track is designed to
hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is
designed to hook into the left-hand slot.
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Lift up and out
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Tilt up
Full-Width Shelves
Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary
tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves.
These shelves can be moved to another place in the
fresh food compartment.
The full-width sliding shelf has stop-locks. When placed
correctly on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop before
coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not
tilt when you place food on it or remove food from it.
T o remove the full-width shelves,
lift the rear of the shelf
and pull forward.
T o 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.
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About the freezer compartment shelves.
Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.
Ice-Tray Shelf
T o remove the ice-tray shelf:
Lift the left side of the shelf
off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of
the plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right to free the
pins from the holes in the cabinet wall.
Step Shelf
T o remove the step shelf:
Lift 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.
T o replace the step shelf:
With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into
holes in cabinet wall.
Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, fit right
ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall, and lower
shelf into place.
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1
3
2
1
1
2
Plug Supports
About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the
drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
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Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful
location for your family’s needs.
About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
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Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover
To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull it
forward, tilt it and take it out.
Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up
slightly while pulling drawers past the
stop
location.
Drawer and Cover Removal
Twin Drawers With Glass Cover
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.
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 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 and take it out.
T o replace:
Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at
each side and back.
Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge firmly
into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the
front into place.
Replace the drawers.
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3
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A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
(on some models)
The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—
approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other use
conditions.
If the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the icemaker, keep the feeler arm
in the
STOP
(up) position.
When the refrigerator has been connected to the water
supply, move the feeler arm to the
ON
(down) position.
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
freezing. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12
hours to begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water
line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler
arm.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale.
Icemaker
Ice Storage Bin
Feeler arm
in the
STOP
(up) position
Feeler arm in the
ON
(down) position
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If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an
automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available at extra
cost. Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit
needed for your model.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
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. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Inside
T o help pr event odors,
leave an open box of baking soda
in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not
practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and
wipe dry.
Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface
between the doors.
After cleaning the door 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 models) with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to
break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can
cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only—do not put them in an
automatic dishwasher .
Cleaning the Outside
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Under the Refrigerator
For most efficient operation, keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Turn the temperature control dial to
OFF.
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
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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 surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator
counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull
the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it
straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in
damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord
or icemaker supply line (on some models).
After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise
until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Turn the temperature control dial to the
OFF
position,
and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 L) of water. Leave the
doors open.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to
STOP
(up) position and shut
off the water supply to the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified
servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding.
Preparing for Vacation
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping
them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
Preparing to Move
To replace a burned out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its
electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an
appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.
T urning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Light Bulb Replacement
Preparing to install the refrigerator.
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker
(on some models)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add an
icemaker later, it will have to be connected to a cold water line.
A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from
Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002.
Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below
60°F. (16°C.) because it will not run often enough to maintain
proper temperatures.
Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.
Refrigerator Location
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides 3/4
² (19 mm)
Top 1² (25 mm)
Back 1² (25 mm)
Clearances
Preparing to install the refrigerator.
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Rollers and Leveling Legs
Leveling legs
near each 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 refrigerator is raised just
enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.
Turn the leveling legs
clockwise to raise
the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to
lower it.
Rollers
next to the leveling legs allow you to move the refrigerator away from the
wall for cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is transferred
from them to the rollers. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the
legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.
Installing the water line.
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Before You Begin
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead
to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to
correct water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the
water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line,
make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept in the STOP(up)
position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)
during installation, be sure the device is insulated or wired
in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installing the water line.
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To determine how much copper tubing you need:
Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (244 cm).
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm)
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
■
A water supply kit
(containing copper tubing, shutoff valve and
fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer
or from Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002.
■
Cold water supply.
The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 p.s.i.
■
Power drill.
■
Copper tubing,
1/4² outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to
the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply line is under
pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle with age
and crack, resulting in water leakage.
■
T wo 1/4 ² outer diameter compression nuts and 2 fer rules (sleeves)—
to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
■ If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will
need an
adapter
(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator
OR
you can cut off the flared
fitting with a
tube cutter
and then use a compression fitting.
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Shutoff valve
to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve
should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of
5/32² at the point of connection to the
COLD WATER LINE.
Saddletype shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your
local plumbing codes.
What You Will Need
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
Shut Off the Main Water Supply
Install the Shutoff Valve
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect
into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a
horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
Drill a 1/4² hole in the water pipe, using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
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Washer
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Vertical Cold Water Pipe
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Installing the water line.
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Route the Copper Tubing and Connect It to the Shutoff Valve
Route the copper tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the
refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about
10
² (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression
nut securely.
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Compression Nut
Packing
Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
Turn On the Water and Flush Out the Tubing
Turn 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 L) of water has
been flushed through the tubing.
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Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator
Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the
refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles
that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water
line near the refrigerator.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
shown.
Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve connection as far as
possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical
position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
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1/4² Compression Nut
1/4² Copper Tubing
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
Tubing Clamp
Turn the Water On at the Shutoff Valve
Tighten any connections that leak.
Plug In the Refrigerator
Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of
the refrigerator or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
Start the Icemaker
Set the icemaker feeler arm to the
ON
(down) position. The icemaker will
not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F. (-9°C.)
or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker feeler arm
is in the
ON
(down) position.
NOTE: The icemaker may double-cycle when it first starts, causing some water spillage from
the icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and should not happen again.
Reversing the door swing.
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Important Notes
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.
■ Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.
IMPORT ANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until
door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from the
right side to the left side—if you ever want to change the
hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions
and reverse all references to left and right.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
■ 5/16² hex-head socket screwdriver
■ Masking tape
■ T20 or T25 Torxdriver, whichever your model requires
■ Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver
■ 5/16² open-end wrench
■ Phillips screwdriver
Tools Required
Removing the doors.
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Before Removing the Doors
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
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
1
Remove the Freezer Door
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
With a 5/16² hex-head socket screwdriver, remove the screws that hold the
top hinge to the cabinet.
Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight up to free the hinge pin
from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside, along with its screws.
Remove the tape, tilt the door away from the cabinet and carefully lift the
door to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the center hinge
bracket.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
Using a Torxdriver, transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of the
cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Top Hinge
Removing the doors/Reversing the hardware.
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Remove the Fresh Food Door
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Using a 5/16
² hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16² open-end wrench,
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.
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door from
the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the door
bottom, put it back on the hinge.)
Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface.
Using a Torxdriver, transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the
cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal.
Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw
hole on the opposite side. Do not drive it all the way down—leave enough
space under the screw head for thickness of shim and bracket.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Transfer Bottom Hinge to the Left
Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has one) by pulling it straight
out.
Using a Torxdriver, move the bottom hinge bracket (and the shim glued to
it) and plastic washer from the right side to the left side.
2
1
Plastic Washer
Hinge Bracket
Plastic Washer
Center Hinge Bracket
Hinge Pin
Reversing the door handles.
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Transfer Top Hinge to the Left
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.
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.
Transfer Fresh Food Door Handle
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.
Remove the handle.
Remove the screws from the right
edge of the door top and insert
them into the handle screw holes
on the opposite side.
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.
Pull the plug button from the
front of the door and transfer it
to the opposite side.
6
5
4
3
2
1
To reattach the handle on the
opposite side.
Top
Bottom
Plug Button
Screws for
Handle Holes
Plug Button
Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right.
Rehanging the doors.
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Transfer Freezer Door Handle
Remove the screw holding the handle to the top of the door and the two
screws holding the handle to the bottom of the door.
Remove the handle.
Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the
handle screw hole on the left side.
Transfer the door stop as shown above.
Attach the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and
bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop screws.
TOP
BOTTOM
5
4
3
2
1
Bottom
Top
T ransfer Door Stop
Move the metal door stop from
the right end to the left end. Use a
Torxdriver.
Move any screws from the left end
to the right end.
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Left Side
Door Stop
Right Side
Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door Handle
Attach the handle to the right side of the door with screws at the top and
under the handle plug.
Reinstall the handle plug.
2
1
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Rehang the Fresh Food Door
Lower the bottom socket of the fresh food door onto the pin on the bottom
hinge.
Be sure the washer is in place on the pin.
Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door.
NOTE:
The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the
left side.
Tilt the door toward the cabinet. As the door is brought into position, slide
the hinge under the head of the screw which earlier had been partly driven
into the outermost hole. Insert the remaining screw, then tighten both
screws securely.
3
2
1
Plastic
Washer
Plastic Washer
Hinge Pin
Hinge Pin
Rehang the Freezer Door
Lower the bottom socket of the freezer door onto the center hinge pin.
Be sure the washer is in place on the pin.
Tilt the door toward the cabinet, lifting the top hinge so the pin fits into the
socket on the top of the door.
Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even
across the front. Tighten the top hinge screws. Do not overtighten these
screws—tighten them until they are just snug, then turn them another onehalf turn.
3
2
1
Center Hinge Pin
Plastic Washer
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Normal operating sounds.
Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen,
you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the
refrigerator to reduce noise.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which
keeps the temperatures even.
Boiling water or a gurgling noise. The flow of
refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils.
Sizzling, hissing or popping sound. Water
dropping on the defrost heater during the
defrost cycle.
Cracking or popping sound. Cooling coils
expanding and contracting during the
defrosting cycle.
Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator
and flows to the drain pan during the defrost
cycle.
Icemaker
(on some models)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the
icemaker fills with water. If the feeler arm is in
the
ON
(down) position it will buzz even if it has
not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the
feeler arm in the
ON
(down) position before it is
hooked up to water can damage the icemaker.
To prevent this, raise the feeler arm to the
STOP
(up) position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and
water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
These sounds are normal
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for
operate
defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end.
Temperature control • Move the temperature
dial in
OFF
position. control dial to a
temperature setting.
Refrigerator is • Push the plug completely
unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ • Replace fuse or reset the
circuit breaker is breaker.
tripped.
Motor operates for long
Normal when • Wait 24 hours for the
periods or cycles on and
refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
off frequently. (Modern
delivered to your home. cool down.
refrigerators with more
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
storage space and a larger
amounts of food are
freezer require more
placed in refrigerator.
operating time. They start
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
and stop often to maintain
holding door open.
even temperatures.)
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control dial • See
About the temperature
set at the coldest setting.
control dial.
Grille and condenser • See
Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Vibration or rattling
Roller screws or leveling • See
Rollers and leveling legs.
(slight vibration is normal)
legs need adjusting.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Fresh food or freezer
Temperature control • See
About the temperature
compartment too warm
dial not set cold enough.
control dial.
Warm weather or • Set the temperature
frequent door openings. control dial one step
colder. See
About the
temperature control dial.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
holding door open.
Package blocking air • Check to see if package is
duct in freezer blocking air duct in freezer
compartment. compartment.
Frost or ice crystals on
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
frozen food (frost within
holding door open.
package is normal)
Too frequent or too
long door openings.
Automatic icemaker
Icemaker feeler arm in • Move the feeler arm to the
does not work STOP
(up) position.
ON
(down) position.
(on some models)
Water supply turned • See
Installing thewater line
.
off or not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the
too warm. refrigerator to completely
cool down.
Cubes too small
Water shutoff valve • Call a plumber to clear
connecting refrigerator the valve.
to water line may be
clogged.
Slow ice cube freezing
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
holding door open.
Temperature control • See
About the temperature
dial not set cold enough.
control dial.
Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Ice cubes have
Ice storage bin needs • Empty and wash bin.
odor/taste
cleaning. Discard old cubes.
Food transmitting odor/ • Wrap foods well.
taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See
Care andcleaning.
needs cleaning.
Moisture forms on
Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry and
cabinet surface
periods of high reset temperature control
between the doors
humidity. dial one setting colder.
Moisture collects inside
Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air
long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Refrigerator has odor
Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors
odor to refrigerator. should be tightly wrapped.
• Keep an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. • See
Care and cleaning.
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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070
GE Service Protection Plus
™
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability,
offers you Service Protection Plus
™
—comprehensive protection on
all your appliances—No Matter What Brand!
Benefits Include:
• Backed by GE
• All brands covered
• Unlimited service calls
• All parts and labor costs included
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• No hidden deductibles
• One 800 number to call
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection 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—
any brand! Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is
available. Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy,
knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs.
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*
Please place in envelope and mail to:
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Model Number Serial Number
Important
Mail
Today!
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
First
Name
Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■
Street
Address
City
State
Date Placed
In Use
Month
Day
Year
Zip
Code
Apt. #
Last
Name
Phone
Number
_ _
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your
confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and
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 this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number
is 800-GE-CARES
(800-452-2737).
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. It
will help you operate
your new appliance
properly. If you
have questions,
or need more
information call the
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000.
Important: If you did not get a registration card with
your product, detach and return the form
below to ensure that your product is registered.
1
2 3
Model Number Serial Number
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Refrigerator Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to
your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
One Year Any part
of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect
From the date of the
in materials or workmanship. During this
full one-year
original purchase warranty,
GE will also provide,
free of charge,
all labor
and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system
(the compressor,
From the date of the
condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing)
original purchase
which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this
five-year warranty,
GE will also provide,
free
of charge,
all labor and in-home service 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 purpose or used
commercially.
■ Loss of food due to spoilage.
■ Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
■ Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■ Incidental or consequential damage to
personal property caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
What GE Will Not Cover:
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Service Telephone Numbers.
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrierfree kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
Special Needs Service
800.626.2000
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect
and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will
still be there after your warranty expires.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts
or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed
by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow
these three steps.
First,
contact the people who serviced your
appliance.
Next,
if you are still not pleased, write all the details—
including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations,
GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.
Finally,
if your
problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.
Service Satisfaction
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