GE GTR18BBSWW User Manual

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Refrigerators

Top-Freezer

197D7799P001 49-60521 07-07 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6

Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Reversing the Door Swing . . .13–16

Water Line Installation . . . . .10–12

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . .17, 18

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .17

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration

(Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22

Product Registration (U.S.) . 20–22 Warranty for

Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . 19

Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . 23

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #______________________ Serial # ______________________

You can find them on a label on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment.

Models 16, 17, 18

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateurs abandonnés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même si on n’attend que «quelques jours» pour s’en débarrasser. Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien réfrigérateur, veuillez suivre les directives ci-dessous afin de prévenir les accidents.

Avant de vous débarrasser de votre ancien réfrigérateur ou congélateur :

■ Démontez les portes.

■ Laissez les clayettes en place afin d’empêcher

les enfants de grimper à l’intérieur.

Réfrigérants

Tous les appareils de réfrigération contiennent des réfrigérants qui, conformément aux lois fédérales, doivent être enlevés avant toute élimination de l’appareil. Si vous vous débarrassez de vieux appareils de réfrigération, vérifiez, auprès de la société qui s’occupe de leur élimination, ce que vous devez faire.

DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS

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.

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.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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CORDONS PROLONGATEURS

Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des risques potentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines conditions.

Toutefois si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même un cordon prolongateur, il est absolument nécessaire qu’il s’agisse d’un cordon à 3 fils avec mise à la terre pour appareils électroménagers homologué UL (aux États-Unis) ou certifié CSA (au Canada), pourvu d’une fiche et d’une prise mises à la terre de 15 ampères (minimum) et de 120 volts.

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 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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:

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■ This refrigerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

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■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

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■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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■ 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.

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■ 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.

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■ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

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■ Turning the control to the 0 position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

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■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. LISEZ D’ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.

AVERTISSEMENT!

N’utilisez cet électroménager que pour l’usage auquel il est destiné, comme expliqué dans le présent manuel.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil électrique, observez toujours les mesures de sécurité de base, y compris les suivantes.

■ Installez le réfrigérateur conformément aux

directives d’installation avant de l’utiliser.

■ Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s’asseoir,

se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du réfrigérateur. Ils pourraient endommager le réfrigérateur et se blesser gravement.

■ N’entreposez et n’utilisez pas d’essence ou

autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil électroménager.

■ Éloignez les doigts des parties du réfrigérateur

où l’on peut facilement se pincer : les espaces entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards sont toujours étroits. Soyez prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes de l’appareil en présence des enfants.

■ Si votre réfrigérateur est doté d’une machine à

glaçons automatique évitez le contact avec les

pièces mobiles du mécanisme éjecteur, ou avec l’élément chauffant qui libère les glaçons. Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le mécanisme de la machine à glaçons pendant que le réfrigérateur est branché.

■ Ne touchez pas les surfaces froides du congélateur

si vous avez les mains humides ou mouillées : la peau risque d’adhérer à ces surfaces très froides.

■ Débranchez votre réfrigérateur avant de le

nettoyer ou de le réparer.

REMARQUE : Nous vous recommandons vivement de confier toute réparation à un technicien qualifié.

■ Lorsque vous réglez la commande sur 0 (éteint),

l’alimentation électrique de l’ampoule n’est pas coupée.

■ Ne recongelez pas les aliments surgelés qui ont

complètement dégelé.

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 3prong (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.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. LISEZ D’ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.

AVERTISSEMENT!

RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE

Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.

Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre) qui se branche dans une prise murale ordinaire à 3 alvéoles (mise à la terre) pour réduire au minimum les risques de chocs électriques.

Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un électricien qualifié pour vous assurer que la prise est correctement mise à la terre.

Si la prise murale est du type standard à 2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise à 3 alvéoles correctement mise à la terre.

Le réfrigérateur doit toujours être branché dans sa propre prise de courant, dont la tension nominale est identique à celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique.

Cette précaution est recommandée pour garantir un rendement optimum et éviter une surcharge des circuits électriques de la résidence, ce qui pourrait créer un risque d’incendie par surchauffe des fils.

Ne débranchez jamais le réfrigérateur en tirant sur le cordon d’alimentation. Saisissez fermement la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise.

Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout cordon effiloché ou endommagé. N’utilisez pas un cordon fendillé ou présentant des signes d’usure.

Lorsque vous déplacez votre réfrigérateur du mur, faites attention de ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon d’alimentation afin de ne pas l’endommager.

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VEUILLEZ LIRE ET SUIVRE ATTENTIVEMENT CES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ.

CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the temperature control dial. ge.com

Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

Temperature Control Dial (on some models)

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 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 is best suited to your needs.

Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.

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.

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof 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.

Half-Width Shelves

One end of the shelf rests on a molded sidewall support; a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on the rear cabinet wall.

To remove, lift the shelf up at front, then off the support and out of the track.

To 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.

Lift up and out

Tilt up

To remove a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully

Lift rear

Pull forward and down

Lift rear

Pull forward

To remove the full-width shelves

Spillproof Shelves (on some models)

Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions.

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The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family’s needs.

Snacks Drawer

Not all features are on all models.

About the storage drawers.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Step Shelf

To 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.

To 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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Not all features are on all models.

Twin Drawer Shelf

To 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.

To 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.

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location.

Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover

To remove the cover, lift it off its supports,

pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models)

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.

About the automatic icemaker.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

The icemaker will produce approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on 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 feeler arm to 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 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.

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.

On power switch models, the green power light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker. To correct this, set the power switch to O (off) and remove the cubes. Set the power switch to I (on) to restart the icemaker. After the icemaker has been turned on again, there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before the icemaker resumes operation.

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 icemaker kit needed for your model.

Feeler Arm in the STOP (up) position

Feeler Arm in the ON (down) position

There are 2 types of icemakers:

Power switch model

Feeler arm model

Power Switch

Green Power Light

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

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Cleaning the Outside

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.

The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

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.

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 warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) 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.

Condenser

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. However, in environments that may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser should be

cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation. To clean the condenser, turn the temperature control

dial to 0. 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.

Moving 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.

Light Bulb Replacement

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.

Turning the control to the 0 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 temperature control dial to the 0 position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Move the feeler arm 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.

Cleaning the condenser coils.

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