GE 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual |
Models 18, 19, |
21, 22, 24 & 25 |
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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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
Troubleshooting Tips
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, in the U.S., you can always call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada, call 800-361-3400.
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Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . .34
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .35–38
Customer Service
Warranty
for Canadian Customers . . . . .39
Warranty
for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . . . .40
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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 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.
WARNING!
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.
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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 circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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.
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.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
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The fresh food control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator.
Moving the fresh food control to OFF stops cooling in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
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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 POWER SAVER setting to reduce the amount of electricity required to operate your refrigerator.
With this switch turned to the POWER SAVER setting, 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 POWER SAVER setting.
Cost? About the same as it costs to use 2 night lights.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
How To Test Temperatures
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
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.
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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 remove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing.
Quick Store Bin
To move, lift the bin housing up and out of the supports on the door. You do not have to remove the bin from the housing when moving it.
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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 HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.
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 COLDEST, air from the freezer 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 COLD and COLDEST.
When set at COLD, the drawer will stay at the normal refrigerator temperature.
The COLDEST setting provides the coldest storage area.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Storage Drawers
To Remove:
These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawers past the stop location.
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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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.
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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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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.
Feeler arm on the dispenser model.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
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.
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About the ice dispenser.
On some models
To Use the Dispenser
Press the rim of the glass gently against the rubbercushioned cradle.
Set the selector switch to ICE CUBES or CRUSHED ICE.
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly.
Spill Shelf
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
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 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 ICE CUBES. This happens occasionally when a few 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.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Press here to Cleaning the Outside
remove grille.
The ice dispenser spill shelf (on some models) should be 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 (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
The soft door handles (on some models) are easy to 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. 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.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent 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 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.
Under the Refrigerator
Clean the condenser coils at least once a year.
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.
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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.
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 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 (on some models) to the 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 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.
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Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models)
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.
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 circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:
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If a 19′, 22′ or 25′ model is to be installed next to a wall on the hinge side, allow 11/2″ (38 mm) for door clearance.
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Rollers (on some models)
The rollers have 3 purposes:
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Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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.
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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.
■A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
■Power drill.
■Copper tubing, 1/4″ 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.
■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 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.
■Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve
should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-
type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
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.
Install the Shutoff Valve
1 Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
2 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.
3 Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe, using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.
4 Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
5 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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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.
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Compression Nut
Packing
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<![endif]>Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Information
Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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.
1 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
2 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.
3 Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
4 Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
1/4″ Copper Tubing |
Tubing Clamp |
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Ferrule (sleeve)
1/4″ Compression Nut
Refrigerator Connection
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.
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NOTE: The icemaker may double-cycle when it first starts, causing some water spillage from |
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the icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and should not happen again. |
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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.
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.
Before Removing the Doors
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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
1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.
2 With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer door (on some models). With a Torxdriver, remove the 2 Torx screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door.
4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the bottom socket.
5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
Remove the Fresh Food Door
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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 |
washer on the hinge pin. |
4 Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
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