GE 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Models 18, 19,
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Part No. 162D7731P003 Pub. No. 49-6907
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.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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#
You can find them on a label on the
left side, near the top of the fresh food
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compartment.
GE & You,
A Service Partnership.
Ask any GE appliance 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.
Read this Manual
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.
Review the Section on
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Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to Connect Electricity . . . .6
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . .6, 7
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions
Temperature Controls . . . . .8–10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–15
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . .16
Ice Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .19–21
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . . .22, 23
Water Line Installation . . .24–28
Reversing the Door Swing 29–33
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.
If You Need Service
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
the U.S.,
Answer Center
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada,
® at 800.626.2000,
call 800-361-3400.
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Normal Operating Sounds . . . .34
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .35–38
Customer Service
Warranty
for Canadian Customers . . . . .39
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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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
■ This refrigerator must be
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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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
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IMPORTANT:
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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.
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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.
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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
wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
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may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
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,
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 circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT USE
the refrigerator
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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers.
Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C.
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If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food
temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer
temperature.
1
3
5
7
9
5 INITIAL SETTING
9 COLDEST
OFF
FRESH FOOD
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Cold air
from freezer
compartment
(Warmest setting)
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Damper
INITIAL SETTING C
COLDEST E
FREEZER
C
A
Side View
(Coldest setting)
E
E
D
C
B
A
2
Damper
Control Settings
1
2
Fresh Food Control
The fresh food control maintains the temperatures
throughout the refrigerator.
Moving the fresh food control to
both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut
off power to the refrigerator.
OFF
stops cooling in
Freezer Control
The freezer control moves a damper to change the
amount of cold air that moves from the freezer to the
fresh food compartment.
Power Saver Switch
Push switch to the
the amount of electricity required to operate your
refrigerator.
With this switch turned to the
moisture may form on the outside of the refrigerator,
especially when the weather is humid.
Over time, moisture that forms on the surface may
cause rust.
To prevent moisture on the outside, move the power
saver switch from the
Cost? About the same as it costs to use 2 night lights.
POWER SAVER
POWER SAVER
POWER SAVER
setting to reduce
setting,
setting.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
How To Test Temperatures
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Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container
of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center of the freezer and check it after
a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you have set.
Food Storage
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The type of packaging used and the storage temperatures will affect
how long food will keep in the refrigerator.
New food storage guidelines are constantly being developed.
Consult the County Extension Service for the latest information on freezing and
storing foods.
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About the refrigerator shelves and dishes.
Not all features are on all models.
2
Lift up and out
To Remove To Replace
1
Tilt up
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food
and freezer compartments
are adjustable.
1
Insert
top hook
2
Lower to
lock in place
Quick Serve™ System
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for
use on the range top, broiler or in the regular
oven. Such use can be hazardous.
Quick Serve™ dishes fit into a rack that hangs on the
fresh food or freezer door. The rack can be moved in
the same manner as the door bins.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
refrigerators and freezers.
Do not use when cooking high-fat foods, such as bacon, and highsugar foods, such as candy and syrup. The high temperatures of the
fat and sugar can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
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About the refrigerator bins.
Not all features are on all models.
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To open:
1
2
Pull forward
QUICK S
Push up
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Quick Store Bin
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Bin Housing
Quick Store Bin
To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is
closed and latched before closing the refrigerator door.
This bin can be placed on the fresh food or freezer doors.
To remove the bin,
To move,
on the door. You do not have to remove the bin from
the housing when moving it.
lift the bin housing up and out of the supports
lift up and out of the bin housing.
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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.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the
to provide high humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
provide lower humidity levels recommended for
most fruits.
HIGH
LOW
setting
setting to
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful
location for your family’s needs.
Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer
When the drawer is placed in the top 6 slots on the left
side and the lever is set at
is forced around the drawer to keep it very cold.
You can move the drawer to any location if you don’t
want the extra cold storage.
The settings can be adjusted anywhere between
and
COLDEST.
COLDEST,
air from the freezer
COLD
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When set at
refrigerator temperature.
The
COLDEST
COLD,
the drawer will stay at the normal
setting provides the coldest storage area.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
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Storage Drawers
To Remove:
These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while
stop
pulling the drawers past the
When the door cannot be opened enough to pull the drawer
straight out, slide the drawer toward the middle and remove it.
Remove the glass, then the frame. When replacing the glass, push
the rear edge firmly into the frame.
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
location.
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3
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4
2
1
4
1
2
1
About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Snuggers
Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the
front to move the snugger back and forth to fit your
needs.
Two-Position Freezer Shelf
For models without an icemaker, the shelf can be placed
in either position.
For models with an icemaker, the shelf must be placed
in the lower position.
Removable Wine Rack Bins on the Doors Extra Freezer Shelf
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.
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Icemaker
Ice Storage Bin
Feeler arm
in the
(up) position
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Feeler arm in the
ON
(down) position
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Feeler arm in the
STOP
(up) position
STOP
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
STOP
in the
(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.
Feeler arm on the dispenser model.
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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.
About the ice dispenser.
On some models
To Use the Dispenser
Press the rim of the glass gently against the rubbercushioned cradle.
Spill Shelf
Drive
Mechanism
Rotate
Set the selector switch to
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water
spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned
regularly.
ICE CUBES
or
CRUSHED ICE.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
Ice Storage Bin
To remove:
Lift the front of the bin and pull the bin straight out
while supporting it at front and rear.
To replace:
Slide it back on the ice bin shelf. If the bin does not go
all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the bin back again.
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Water Filter Accessory
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available
from your dealer. Specify WR97X0214. It has complete
installation instructions and installs on 1/4″O.D.
copper water line.
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About the ice dispenser.
On some models
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Important Facts About Your Dispenser
■ Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage. This will
prevent splashing, which could cause the ice selector switch
to stick or bind.
■ Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not
crush or dispense well.
■ Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow or extra-tall
glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through
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with a wooden spoon.
■ Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin
may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
■ Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you
selected
cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.
■ After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from
the chute.
■
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice
chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you
have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually
evaporate.
ICE CUBES.
This happens occasionally when a few
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Press here to
remove grille.
Cleaning the Outside
The ice dispenser spill shelf
wiped dry. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits
that you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar.
Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose
enough to rinse away.
HINT: Open the freezer door part way to prevent dispensing of ice
when cleaning.
The door handles and trim
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
The soft door handles
keep clean if they are waxed every few months. Use a
household wax such as Pledge brand or Jubilee brand
to coat the handles. Clean with soapy water or a nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner.
Keep the outside clean.
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.
(on some models) should be
(on some models). Clean with a
(on some models) are easy to
Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Inside
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To help prevent odors,
in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface
between the doors.
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.
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
except Quick Serve dishes and lids.
leave an open box of baking soda
If this is not
Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
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Under the Refrigerator
For most efficient operation, keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Remove the base grille and 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.
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.
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).
Light Bulb Replacement
To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its
electrical outlet, remove the light shield, unscrew the bulb when
cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower
wattage.
Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Move the fresh food control to the
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.
OFF
position, and
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Move the icemaker feeler arm (on some models) to the
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 to Move
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.
STOP
(up)
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Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Water Supply to the Icemaker
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, 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.
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Refrigerator Location
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.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
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circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:
If a 19′, 22′or 25′model is to be installed next to a wall on the hinge
side, allow 1
Sides 3/4″(19 mm)
Top 1″ (25 mm)
Back 1″(25 mm)
1
/2″(38 mm) for door clearance.
(on some models)
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Rollers
The rollers have 3 purposes:
To adjust the rollers:
(on some models)
Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway.
1
[Raise the front about 3/4″(19 mm) from the floor.]
Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor
2
and does not wobble.
Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
3
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Remove the base grille
by pulling out at the
bottom.
Turn the two front
roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise
refrigerator,
clockwise to lower it.
the
counter-
Replace the base grille
by pushing forward until
it snaps into place.
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Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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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
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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.
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All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
What You Will Need
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.
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A cold water supply.
■
20 and 120 p.s.i.
■
Power drill.
■
Copper tubing,
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.
■
Two 1/4″ outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (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
the water line to the refrigerator
fitting with a
■
Shutoff valve
should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of
5/32″at the point of connection to the
type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your
local plumbing codes.
adapter
The water pressure must be between
1/4″outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to
(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
OR
you can cut off the flared
tube cutter
to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve
and then use a compression fitting.
COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-
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Shut Off the Main Water Supply
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
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Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Install the Shutoff Valve
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
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Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect
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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 1/4″hole in the water pipe, using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs
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resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
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Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
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Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
Installation Instructions
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Pipe Clamp
Washer
Inlet End
Vertical Cold Water Pipe
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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″ (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.
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Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Packing
Nut
Outlet Valve
Compression Nut
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
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is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 L) of water has
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been flushed through the tubing.
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Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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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.
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Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
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shown.
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Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve connection as far as
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possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical
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position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
Installation Instructions
Turn the Water On at the Shutoff Valve
1/4″ Copper Tubing
1/4″ Compression Nut
Tubing Clamp
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
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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
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
ON
in the
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.
(down) position.
ON
(down) position. The icemaker will
Reversing the door swing.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Important Notes
NOTE: Doors on dispenser models do not reverse.
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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
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Tools Required
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Masking tape
■ T20 or T25 Torxdriver, whichever your model requires
■ Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver
■ 3/8″socket and ratchet (a 6-point socket is recommended)
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Removing the doors.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Before Removing the Doors
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
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Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment.
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CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so could
damage the door stop.
Remove the Freezer Door
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
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With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer
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door (on some models). With a Torxdriver, remove the 2 Torx screws that
hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the
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top of the door.
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the
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bottom socket.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
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Remove the Fresh Food Door
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
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Remove the hinge pin with a 3/8″socket and ratchet.
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Remove tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Remove and save the
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washer on the hinge pin.
Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket from the pin in the bottom
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hinge bracket.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
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