GE GTE21, GIE21 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions
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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Top-Freezer
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . . 17-21
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . . . 12–15
Icemaker Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . .22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
. . . . . . 23–25
Models GTE21 and GIE21
Congélateur supérieur
Réfrigérateurs
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
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Congelador superior
Refrigeradores
Manual del propietario
e instalación
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Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Note to Installer –
these instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer –
instructions for future reference.
Note à l’installateur –
de laisser ces instructions au
consommateur.
Note au consommateur –
Conservez ces instructions pour
référence future.
Nota al instalador –
de dejar estas instrucciones con el
consumidor.
Nota al consumidor –
Refrigerators
estas instrucciones para referencia futura.
Be sure to leave
Keep these
Assurez-vous
Asegúrese
Conserve
Model # _________________________
Serial #
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
__________________________
245D1676P001
49-60726 07-14 GE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
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safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service
Professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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 (in the United
States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 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.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children,
Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any
refrigerator before disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by
any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be
unplugged to remove power.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door
handles or the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
seriously injure themselves.
will
result in death or serious injury.
could
result in death or serious injury.
could
result in minor or moderate injury.
In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, 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 ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if
exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such
as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to
shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
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.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when hands are damp or wet., skin may stick to these
extremely cold surfaces.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator
should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live
wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.)
WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
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SAFETY (CONT.)
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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. Do not use an
adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate.
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.
This provides the best performance
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 (in the United States) or
a CSA-listed (in Canada), 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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can
result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT:
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
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 fresh food and freezer doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you
are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what to do.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
The controls on your refrigerator will look like the following:
Control Settings
Initially, set the refrigerator control to the recommended setting. Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the refrigerator control one increment at a time
and allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
have set.
Setting the refrigerator control to
compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating
conditions, and may require more than one adjustment. Factors that affect
temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of
door opening and the temperature of food when it is placed in the refrigerator.
Off
stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
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About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Track
Lift up
Slide
forward
Full-Width Shelves
The shelf rests on a molded side-wall
support and locks into a track on the rear
cabinet wall on each side.
To remove:
Lift the shelf up through the space in the
track.
Slide the shelf forward along the track.
Pull the shelf out of the unit.
To replace:
Reverse removal steps above.
Freezer Compartment
To remove:
CAUTION
shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact such as
bumping or dropping. Tempered glass
is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Do not clean glass
Lift up both sides of the shelf and slide it
left into the center of the shelf supports.
Rotate the right side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf supports.
To replace:
Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the
left end of the shelf into the top of the
shelf supports on the side wall.
Insert the right end of the shelf into the
shelf supports on the side wall. Rest
each end of the shelf on the bottom of
the shelf supports.
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About the crispers and pans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper
Slide the control all the way to the
setting to provide high humidity recommended
for most vegetables.
Vegetables
Snack Pan
This pan can be moved to the most useful
location for your family’s needs.
Slide the control all the way to the
to provide lower humidity levels recommended
for most fruits.
To remove,
position, lift the pan up and past the
position, and lift out.
slide the pan out to the
Fruits
stop
stop
setting
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About crisper removal. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to
remove the storage drawers.
To Remove:
Lift the drawers up slightly while pulling them
stop
past the
If the door prevents you from taking out the
drawers, first try to remove the door bins.
If this does not offer enough clearance, the
refrigerator will need to be rolled forward
until the door opens enough to slide the
drawers out. In some cases, when you roll the
refrigerator out, you will need to move the
refrigerator to the left or right as you roll it out.
To remove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the frame. When
replacing the glass, push the front edge firmly
into the frame.
location.
Removing the glass cover
Removing the frame
Push up the glass cover at the rear.
Slide the glass cover backwards until the
front edge comes out of the frame.
Rotate the side of the glass cover up.
Remove the glass cover.
To remove the frame:
Lift up the front of the frame using both
hands.
Slide the frame forward.
Rotate the side of the frame up.
Remove the frame.
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice.
Power Switch
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
CAUTION
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with
the heating element (located on the bottom of
the ice maker) that releases the cubes. Do not
place fingers or hands on the automatic ice
making mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in.
The icemaker will produce approximately 3 to
1
ø
2 lbs. of ice in a 24-hour period, depending on
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the 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, move the
power switch to
When the refrigerator has been connected to
the water supply, set power switch to
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
15°F. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12
to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
Once the icemaker starts to make ice, it may
take up to 48 hours to fill the bin, depending on
the temperature settings and number of door
openings.
Avoid contact with the
OFF
.
ON
You will hear a buzzing sound each time the
icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow
the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm,
the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy, taste stale, shrink or fuse
together.
NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water
pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle
multiple times when making one batch of ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not already come
equipped with an automatic icemaker, an
icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cost.
Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific
ice maker kit needed for your mode
l.
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