GE GTS18QCSERWW, GTS18QCSERCC, GTS18QCSARWW, GTS18QCSARCC, GTS18EBSELWW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .2- _

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ........... 8

(;are and Cleaning ......... 9, 10

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

Storage Drawers ............. 6, 7

Temperature Controls .......... 4

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the ReDigeramr ............. 11

Reversing the Door Swing . . 16-91

V(ater Line Installation ..... 19-16

Models 16, 17, 18

Cong_lateur sup&ieur

Rdfrigdrateurs

Lasectionfran_aise commence a lapage30

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . .92, 93

Normal Operating Sounds ..... 99

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .... Back Cover

Product Registration

(Canadian) .............. 95, 96

Product Registration (U.S.) . 97, 98 V(arranty for

Canadian Customers ......... 94

_4'arranty for U.S. Customers . . . 99

Congelador superior

Refrigeradores

La secci6n en espa#ol empieza en la pagina 60

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model # Serial #

You can find them on a label on

the upper lett side of the fl'esh toed

COIIlp}l I'tIIl en t.

197D5226PO03 49-604!9 ! 1-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

_:i:This refrigerator must be i}roperl_ installed

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

i)::Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang

on the shelves in the reli_igerato_: They could damage the refi_igerator and seriously iqiure

themselves.

::_ Do not touch the cold sm_i_ces in the fl'eezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick t() these extremely cold stm'aces.

_'_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

\:q)ms and liquids in the viciniv,, of this or any other appliance.

i)::In refi_igerato_ with automatic icemake_,

avoid conta ct with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the headng element

locamd on the bottom _ff the icemake_: Do not place finge_ or hands on the aUtOlnatic

icemaking mechanism while the reli_igerator is i)lugged in.

i)::Kee I) finge_s out _ff the "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the doo_ and between the doois and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careflfl closing doms when children are in the area.

i)::UnI)lug the refrigerator befin'e cleaning and

making repai_.

NOTE."Westronglyrecommendthat anyservlcl))gbe performedby aqualified individual

_?_Turlfing the control to the 0 position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

i)_:Do not refi'eeze fl'ozen foods which have

thawed complemly:

A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entralmlent and suffocation are not

problems of the past. Jtmked or abandoned

reffigeratm_ are still dangerous...even if they will

sit fin" "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old reliJgeratm; please follow the instructions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before YouThrowAway YourOld

Refrigerator or Freezer:

_: Take off the dome.

iJi::I,eave the shelves in place so that children max

not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

M1 refi_igeration products contain refi_igerants, which under federal law InUSt be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid _d an old refrigeration product, check with the company

handling the disposal about what to do.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Donot, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded.

Tile power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (gro/mding) plug which mates with a

standard B-prong (gro/mding) wall outlet to minimize tile possibili_, of electric shock hazard

fl'om this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electridan to make sm'e tile outlet is properly gro/mded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

enco/mtered, it is yore" personal responsibiliD' and obligation to have it replaced with a properly

gro/mded 3-prong wall outlet. Tile reli-igerator should alwa D be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet which has a w)ltage rating that matches tile rating plate.

This provides tile best pe_om_ance and also I)rexents oxefloading, house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxefl/eated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator bv pulling on tile power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull

straight out fl'om tile outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

\4lien moving tile refrigerator away fl'om tile wall, be careflll not to roll over or damage tile power cord.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

HoweveI; if you I/ltlSt rise an extension cord, it is absolutely ne('essai'v that it be a UiAisted (in tile United States) or a CSA-lismd (in Canada), 3-wire gro/mding b'pe appliance extension cord having a gro/mding

_'pe plug and outlet and that tile electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 120 volts.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

Aboutthe temperaturecontroldial.

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

the refrigerator.

ControlSettings

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus O. I is the wam_est. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5.

After using the refl'igeratot; a(!iust the dial if necessary.

Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and w)u can turn the dial to the setting that is best suited to w)ur needs.

Allow 24 hours tot the refl'igerator to get cold.

Aboutthe freshfoodcompartmentshelves.

Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.

Half-Width Shelves

One end ot the shelf rests on a molded side-wall support; a bracket on the other

end hooks into a track on the rear cabinet wall.

NOTE:Theshelf to theright of thetrackis des/)nedtohookinto theright-handslot,

theshelf to theleftis designedto hook

into theleft-handdot

ITlTilt up

To remove, lift the shelf up at fl'ont, then

off the stlpport and otlt of the track.

To replace, select desired shelf height.

_,_ith shelf front raised slightly, hook the

bracket's top lug into the track, then h)wer the shelf onto the support.

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationa_ T teml)ered glass shelf or

two steel wire stationary shelves. These shelves can be moved to another place

in the fresh fl)od compartment.

The fifll-width sliding shelf has stop-locks. When placed correctly on the shelf

SUl)ports, the shelf will stop heft)re coming completely ()tit of the reli'igerator and will

not tilt when you place food on it or ten/eve fi)od from it.

To remove the full-width shelves, lift the

rear of the shelf and pull forward,

II II

Toremove a full-width shelf when the fresh

food compartment door cannot be opened fully, lifi the rear ot the shelf, pull

fin'ward and down, tilt the shelf and take it out.

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)

Spillproof shelves have special edges to hel I) prevent spills from dfil)l)ing

to lower shelves. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions.

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.

Ice-Tray Sheff

To remove the ice-tray shelf, ]itt file ]eft

side o_ the shell off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to fl'ee it of the

plug supports. Pull the sheff to the fight

to fl'ee the pins fl'om the holes in the cabinet wall.

StepShelf

To remove the step shelf:

_]I_ifl left side ot shel_ slightl). _Move shelf to the left to flee its right

ends fl'om holes in the cabinet _<fll.

[_] Lower fight side of shelf, moxe shelf to

the right and take it out.

To replace the step shelf:

[_]_ ith shelf tilted as sho_*_rll, fit lett ends LJ of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.

_I,ifl left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf

up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fru# and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawex_ should be emptied

and the drawers wiped dry.

Snacks Drawer

The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useflfl location fl)r wmr family's

needs.

About storage drawer and cover removal.

Not all features are on all models.

Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)

Humidity Contro!

HIGH LOW

Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the wm to the LOW

HIGH setting to provide high humidit_ setting to provide lower humidi_' levels recommended for most xegetables, recommended for most frtfits.

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while

ptflling (h'awe_ past the stop location.

Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover

Toremove the cover, lift it oft its supports,

ptfll it forward, tilt it and take it out.

i_ _ , _ii

Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

Toremove:

_]llemo_e the drawers. [_ Reach in, push the front of glass

co',er up, and at the same time,

pull it forward as tar as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because

the extreme temperatm'e difii_rence may catlse it to break.

_] Remo',e the drawer fl'ame. (Always

ii iiiiiii

rei//o',e the glass co',er befi)re }o/'1 take out the drawer fi'ame.)

i,itt the ti'ame off the sui}ports at each

side and back, ptfll it torward, tilt it and

take it out.

Toreplace:

_] I,ower the frame tmtil it rests on the

SUl)ports at each side and back.

V_ ReI)lace the ,glass cox er, I)ushin'"_ its

rear edge firml) int the rear frame channel and ,,entl_ lowering the front

into place.

[_]Replace the drawers.

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About the automatic icemaker.

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

Power Switch Icemaker

( PowerLight lerArm

Powerswitch model

theSTOP

FeelerArmi!/ (up)position

the ON (down!

position

Feeler arm model

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

Tile icemaker will produce approxinmtely

100-] 30 cubes in a 24-hour period,

depending on tile fl'eezer compartment

teiilpei'atHi'e, i'OOill teiili)ei'atHi'e _ nHiilber

of door openings and other use conditions.

There are two types of icemake_: power switch models and feeler am/models.

If tile refl_igerator is operated befi we tile

water connection is made to tile icemake_;

set the power switch to 0 (off) or move the teeler ann to tile STOP (up) position.

\_]/en tile refl_igerator has been connected

to the water supply, set the power switch to tile I (On)position or move tile feeler arm to

tile ON (down) position. On power switch models, the green light will come on.

Ybu will hear a buzzing so/md each time

the icemaker fills with water.

Tile icemaker Mll fill with water when it

cools to 15°E A newl)qnstalled reli-igerator

may take 12 to 24 hom_ to begin making ice cubes.

Throw awm tile first taw batches of ice to allow tile water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with tile sweep of tile feeler amL

\&lien tile bin fills to tile level of tile teeler amL tile icemaker will stop produdng ice.

It is natural for several cubes to bejoined together:

If ice is not used fl'equenfl> old ice cubes

will become cloud); taste stale and shrink.

On power switch models, tile green power light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the

icemake_: To correct this, set tile power switch to 0 (off)and remove the cubes. Set

the power switch to ! (0t))to restart the icemake_: _Mter tile icemaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before tile icemaker

I'eStlllles opei'ation.

NOTE:InhomeswithIowa>than-averagewater

pressure, you may hearthe icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your refl'igerator did not ah'eadv come equipped with all automatic icemakec

an icemaker accessory kit is available at

extra cost,

Check tile back of tile refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for ?our

model,

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim (on sonle

models). Clean with a cloth (laml)ened with soapy water. Dry with a spit 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.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors, leave an o[)en be×

el baking soda in the fi'esh food and

freezer cOiill)_l i'tiil en is.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture out of sponge or cloth when

cleaning around switches, lights or

conti'ols.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemay 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.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (onsome models) with hot water because the extreme

temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves careful/)z Bumping

tempered glass can cause it to shatter Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in

the dishwasher

Cleaningthecondensercoils.

Use waHn 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 d_y. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a

thin laver of petroleum.jelly to the door

gaskets at the hinge side. This helps kee I)

the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Condenser

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating

envii'onillents. However, in eIIviI'()IlIlleIltS

that may be particulady dusty or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned

periodically for elticient refrigerator

el)era tion.

To clean the condenser; turn the temperature control dial to 0. Sweep

}IW}IV OI" V}IC[I[IIII I1 I) dust.

For best results, use a brash specially designed t0r this i)urpose. It is available

at most appliance parts stores.

Care and c/eanino of the refrigerator.

Behind the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refl'igerator

away fron/ tile wall. All types of floor

coverings call be (lamaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with

eI//bossed sslr_lces.

Turn tile leveling legs at each fl'ont corner

of tile refligerator cotmterch)ckwise tmtil tile rolles_ support tile reli'igeratol: Pull tile

refl_igexvm)r straight out and return it to

position by pushing it straight in. Moving

tile refl_igemtor in a side direction may result in damage to tile floor coveting or

reflJgemtor.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug

the refl'igerator fl'om its electrical outlet, unscrew tile bulb when cool and replace

it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

When pushing the refngerator back, make sure

you don't rofl over the power cord or icernaker

supply/1be (onsome models).

Mter rolling tile refl'igerator back into

place, turn tile legs (h)rkwise 5mtil tile legs again bear the weight of the

refi'igerator.

Turningthe centre/to the0 positiondoesnot

removepowerto the//ght circuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long Vil(;ltions ol abse51(es, rel//ove

%od and 5mplug tile refl'igerat(51: Move

tile temperature control dial to tile 0

position, and dean tile interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon

(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. I,eave tile doors open.

Preparing to Move

Serm'e all loose items such as grille,

shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Set tile icemaker power switch to tile

0 (off} position or move tile tbeler ann to

tile STOP (5li)) position (depending o51 model) and shut off tile water supply to

tile refl'igerator.

If tile temperatm'e call drop below fl'eezing, have a qualified servicer drain

tile water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property

damage due to flooding.

Be sure the refr/)erator stays inan upr/)ht position dur/bg rnov/bg,

Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)or Visitour X4_ebsiteat: ge.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S.,e hese

instructions for local inspector's use.

•IMPORTANT - Obse,,e.11

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leaxe these

instructions xdth the (_onsumer.

• Note to Consumer - KeeI) these instructions

for future reference.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation

" Proper installation is the responsibilit} of the

installer.

• Product failure due to iml)ioper installation is not co'_ered under the _'_u'rant}.

In Canada,call 1.800.361.3400or Visit,,mX_ebsite,t: www.geappliances.ca

CLEARANCES

_Mlow the fi)llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation,

proper air circulation and I)lumbing, and electrical

connections.

• Sides./4 (19ram)

• Top 1" (25 ram)

• Back 1" (25 ram)

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

Leveling legs near each fl'ont corner of the refl'igerator are a(!justable. They firmly position the refl'igerator

15 minutes

P,eversing the Door S*_ing

1 horn"

and prevent it from moving when the (loo_ are opened. I,eveling legs should be set so the fl'ont of the

refligerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about hallway.

Tm'n the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refl'igerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

Roflers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the

refrigerator away ti'om the wall tot cleaning.

Models 16, 17,18

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(on some models)

If the reliigerator 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 fl'om your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at

www.geapplimaces.ca) or fl'om Parts and Accessories,

800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install the reflJgerator where the temperatm'e

will go below 60°F (l 6 °C) because it will not mn otten enough to maintain proper temperatm'es.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it flfllv loaded.

Turn the legs com_terclockwise tmtil the weight of the reli'igerator is transferred fl'om them to the rollers.

After rolling the refligerator back into place, turn the

legs clockwise tmtil the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.

Installation instructions

I[! iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE IONSOMEMODELS)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Reconm_ended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, _X8X3 or _X8X4, depending on tile anmunt of

robing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnec( '_Refl'igerator Tubing

(_3X08X 10002, _3X08X 10006, _3X08X 10015 and

X43X08X 10025).

When c(mnecting yore" refl_igerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation

is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, tollow tile manufi_cturer's recommendations.

This water line installation is not warranted bv the refl'igerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these

instructions careflfllv to minimize tile risk of expensive water damage.

_'ater halnlner (water banging in tile pipes) in house plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. (:all a qualified

plmnber to correct water hammer befi)re installing the water supply line to the refl'igerator.

To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook

up tile water line to tile hot water line.

If volt/lse VO/lr refl'igerator before connecting tile water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is

in tile 0 (off) position (on power switch models) or tile feeler ann is in tile STOP(up) position (on feeler

arm models).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or GE SmartConnecP" Refrigerator Tubing

Mt, 1/4" outer diameter to connect tile refrigerator to tile water suppl> If using copper, be sure both

ends of tile robing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance ti'om tile water _:dve on the back of the

refl'igerator to tile water supply pipe. Then add 8'

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"

[25 cm] diameter) to allow tile refl'igerator to move

out fi'om tile wall after installation.

GE SmartConnect'" ReDigerator Tubing Kits are available in tile fl>llowing lengths:

2' (0.6 m) - WX08X10002 6' (1.8 m) -WXOSXIO006

15' (4.6 m) - WX08X100I 5

25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025

Be sure that tile kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m) as described above.

Do not install tile icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures tall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sm'e the device is double

insulated or gro/mded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local plmnbing code requirements.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmaxtCormect'" Refrigerator Tubing

kits. Do not use amy other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain

types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and

cause water damage to your home.

Installation Instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff

_dve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost fl'om your dealer or fl'om Parts and Accessories,

800.626.2002.

• A cold water supply. The water l)ressme must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (] A-8.I bar).

• Power drill.

• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper robing

to the shutoff _dve and the refrigerator water _dve.

• If you are using a GE Smart(kmnec( _ Refl-_gerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled

to the robing.

Install the shutoff xalxe on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

Turn on tile nearest fimcet hmg enough to clear the lille of water.

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location fi>r the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of

a vertical water pipe. When it is oecessarv to coooect into a horizontal water pipe, inake the

colnlectioo to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off aov sediu_eot fl'Oln

the water pipe.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

" If yore" existing copper water line has a flared fitting

at the end, you will need an adapter (available at phunbing supply stores) to com_ect the water line to

the refl'igerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cotter and then use a compression

fitting. Do not cut _k)rmed end .4/'oIn GE SmartConnect'" Refi'igerator robing.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. Tile 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-t_pe

slmtoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-t_pe valve

complies with your local plumbing codes.

Drill a l/4" hole in the "_ater pipe (e'_eo i_ using a sell'piercing vahe) using a sharp bit. R.emoxe an)

btu'l_ resulting frou_ drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not to allow water to drMn into the drill.

Failure to drill a I "" ma_ ice production or smaller cubes.

/4 hole result in reduced

Installation Instructions

B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutotI xalxe to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Pipe Clamg

Saddle-Type--5# ShutoffValve

NOTE: C(mmmnwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wdves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with wmr licensed plumber.

-- VerticalCold WaterPipe

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten tile clamp screws tmtil tile sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or vou mav crash tile tubing.

Washer

Pi End

Clam_

[]

CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place tile compression nut and ferrule (sleexe) for coI)per tubing onto the end of tile tubing and

connect it to tile shutott xalxe.

Make sm'e tile tubing is flfllv inserted into tile

wove. Tighten the compression nut seem'ely.

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Smart(:onnect" Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end

of the tubing into the shutott wdve and tighten compression nut tmtil it is hand tight, then tighten

one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening

IIl_lV Catlse leaks.

Saddle-Type ShutoffValve

Packing Nut.

Outlet Valve-- --Ferrule (sleeve)

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wflves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with vom" licensed plmnber.

?ression

Nut SmartConnect_

Tubing

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route tile tubing between tile cold water line and tile refrigerator.

Route tile tubing through a hole drilled in tile wall or floor (behind tile refl'igerator or a(!ja(-ent base

cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 tm'ns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to

move out fl'om the wall after installation.

[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn tile main water supply on and flush out tile robing until the water is clear,

Shut the water off at tile water valve after about one quart (l liter) of water has been flushed

through tile tubing.

installation instructions

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making tile ctmnection to tile refrigerator, be sm'e tile refrigerator power cord is not l_lugged,,

into tile wall outlet.

• We recommend installing a water filter if yore"

water supply has sand or particles that could clog

tile screen of tile refrigerator's water valve. Install it in the water line near the refl'igerator. If using

GE SmartConnect >' Refl'igerator Tubing kit,

you will need an additional robe (WX08X10002)

to connect tile filter. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.

Remo'_e the access co'_er.

Remo_e the plastic flexible cap from tile _<_ter vaEe (refrigerator cmmection).

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Fasten tile tubing into tile clamp proxided to hold it in a xertical position. You max need to

pry open tile clamp.

1/4" Copper _ _ TubingClamp

Tubing

Refrigerator _,_ SmartConnect Connection Tubing

Reattach tile access co_,er,

Place the compression nut and terrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. (-)n GE

SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.

Insert tile end of tile tubing into tile water valve connection as flu" as possible. While holding tile

tubing, tighten tile fitting.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect _" ReKigerator Tubing kit, insert tile molded end

of the tubing into tile shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then

tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

Installation Instructions

El INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

&_rranoe the coil of tubing so that it does not _ibrate

against the back of the refrigerator or against the

wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

[] START THE ICEMAKER

On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch m the I (On)position. On feeler am_ models,

move the feeler am_ 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:

Powerswitch model

FeelerArmin theON(down)position

Feelerarmmodel

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water xalxe may turn on up to 3 times to delixer

enouoh water to the icemaker.

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

IMPORTANT NOTES

When re\'e_ing the door swing:

• Read the instructions all the way through before

starting.

• Handle parts careflflly to awfid scratching paint.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.

• Provide a non-scratching work sm'tace for the doo_s.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the

cabinet tmtil doo>swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are tbr changing the hinges fl'om

the right side to the leti side--if vou ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, tk)llow these same

inst_ uctions and reverse all references to left and right.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillipsscrewdriver Maskingtape

5/16" hex-head T20orT25Torxdriver, socketdriver (neededforsome

Puttyknife orthin-blade

screwdriver

models)

5/16" open-end wrench

Installation instructions

[] BEFORE YOU START

1.1 Unplug the refrigerator ti'on/its electrical outlet.

1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

COIl/ p}l I'tll/e n t,

2.2 X,_ith a 5/16" hex-head socket drixer, remoxe the

screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.

2.3 I,ift the hinoe,_ (and the shim glued to it) straioht, up to free the hinge pin from the socket in

the top of the door and set it aside, ahmg with its screws.

TopHinge --

2.4 Remo_e tile tape and tilt tile door awa_ from tile cabinet, I,ifl it off the center hinge pin,

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor, To do so could daIlla(reo the door stop,

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

2.1 Tape the door shut with maskiw,, ., tape.

2.5 Set tile door on a non-scratching surfi_ce with the outside up.

2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of

the cabinet to the screw holes _acated b_ the top hinge removal.

Installation Instructions

B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR

3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

3.2 Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two

screws holding the center hinge (and the shim glued to it) to the cabinet. I,ift the center hinge

to free its pin ti'om the socket in the top of the doo_, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful

not to lose the center hinge spacer mad washer.

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR (CONT.)

3.4 Set the door outside-ui ) on a non-scratching

S/llS[ilce,

3.5 Transfer the two screws fl'om the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes _ _cated b_ the center

hin,,e I'eI/lO_,al.

3.3 Rein(we the tape and tilt the door away fl'om the cabinet. I,ifl the door fi'om the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the

door bottom, put it back on the hinge.)

3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the opposite side.

3.7 Take one of the scre_vs removed in step 2 and start it in the outem_ost screw hole on the opposite side.

Do not drive it all the way down--leave enough

space trader the screw head tot thickness of shim and bracket.

Installation instructions

[] REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4.1 Ren/ove tile base grille (if' _our refrigerator has one) b} pulling it straight out.

4.2 Moxe tile botton/ hinoe_ bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer from tile right side to tile

left side,

[] REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1 Remove tile handle plug using a

tape-tipped putty knife under tile edge, and rei//ove tile sci'ew tlnderneath.

Remove tile two screws holding tile handle to tile top of tile (loot'.

Plug'_

Models with a hinge bracket that has 2 screw holes.

4.3 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time,

Modelswith ahinge bracket thathas4 screwholes.

Switchthe hingepin to the oppositesideofthe bracket.

Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right.

NOTES:

• Some hinges have fimr holes. Which holes vou

use fin" installing tile hinge depends on which

side wm install tile hinge.

• Tile outer edge of tile hinge shotfld be parallel

to tile edge of tile case for correct installation.

5.1.2 Remoxe tile handle.

5.1.3 Remoxe tile screws from tile right edge of tile

door top and insert them into tile handle screw holes on tile opposite side.

5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knite or thin-blade

screwdriver, pry out the pltlg button from the

hinge hole on the left side of the door and

insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was w_cated by remowd of the top hinge.

Plug Bu_

Installation Instructions

B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[_REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

(CONT.)

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

(cont.)

5.1.5 Pull the plug button ti'on_ the front

of the door and transfer it to the opposite side,

Plug Button

5.2 Transfer door stop

5.2.1 Mo_e the metal door stop

fron/ the right end to the Door Stop

Left Sid

Toreattachthe

handleonthe oppositeside.

5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle

5.4.1 Remo_e the screw

holding the handle to rite top of rite

door and the two

screws holding the

handle to the bottom of the door.

5.4.2 Remo_e the handle.

le)tend. __

5.2.2 Mo_eam

screws fl'om Right Side the left end to

the right end,

5.3 Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door

Handle

5.3.1 Attach the handle to

the right side of the door with screws at

the top and trader the handle plug,

5.4.3 Remoxe the screw fl'om the right, toi ) edge of the

door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the leii side,

5.4.5 Attach the handle to the fight edge of the door

with screws at top and bottom, using bottom

holes _acated b_ removal of the door stop screws.

5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug. _._-

Installation Instructions

I_REHANGING THE DOORS

6.1 Rehang the fresh food door

6.1.1 i,ower the tresh food door onto the

botton_ hinge, pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin.

Washer

Modelswith a hingebracket thathas2 screwholes.

6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door. Place the spacer,

then the washer, on the hinge pin.

NOTE: The center hinge must be turned over

as shown when mounted on the left side.

Hinge Pin

Bracket

Hinge

Bracket _

Models with a hinge bracket that has 4 screw holes.

Plastic Washer

[] REHANGING THE DOORS (CONT.)

6.2 Rehang the freezer door

6.2.1 i,ower the freezer door onto the center

hiw, e_ pin. Be sure the washer and

spacer axe in place on the pin.

CenterHingePin•

and Spacer

6.2.2 Tilt the door toward the cabinet, lifliw*_ the to I) hinge so the pin fits into the socket on the top

of the door.

and Spacer

6.1.3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet. As the door is

brought into position, slide the hinge under the head of the screw which earlier had been partly

driven into the outermost hole. Insert the remaining scre_, then tighten both screws

sectlrelv.

6.2.3. Make sure the door is slightly above the top of the cabinet and the gap between the doors is

even across the fl'ont. Tighten the top hinge

screws. Do not overtighten these screws-tighten

them tmtil they are just snug, then tm'n them

another one-half turn.

Normal operating sounds.

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

• Tile new high eiiiciencv HUMMM...

('OUlpI'eSSOI" Ill}l_ ItlIl t_lsteI" _lIld loIl_eI" th_lIl -- _n_n,,.

your old reii'igerator and you may hear a high-pitched lmm or pulsating

sound while it is operating.

• Ybu may hear a whooshing sound when tile (loo_s close.

This is due to pressure equalizing within tile reti_igerat(n:

i I Em iWA_ m iW

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

• Y_u may hear crocking or popping sounds when file retiigemUw is fi_st phgged in. This happens as tile

reiiJgemtor cools to tile con'ect temperature.

• Tile compressor may cause a dicking or chiqfing sound when attempting to restart (this could take

tip to 5 ininums).

• EN)ansion and conmwtion d cooling coils during and after deti'ost can cause a crocking or popping sound.

• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking cycle, 7>u may hear tile ice ctfl)es dropping into tile ice bucket.

WHIR./ • You may hear tile tans s )inning at

high speeds.

_._ This happens when tile refrigerator

t is first I)lug°ed,,_ in, when tile doors

are opened frequently or when

a large aulount of food is added to tile reii'igerator or

freezer comi)artments. Tile rims are helping to maintain tile correct temperatm'es.

WATERSOUNDS

• Theflowofreti_gerantthroughtheti'eezercoolingcoils

may make a gurgling noise like boiling water:

• Water dropping on tile deii'ost hearer can c'attse a sizzling,

popping or buzzing sound during tile deli'ost cycle.

• A _:_mr dripping noise may occur during tile deli't_st c)tle as

ice mdts ti'(nn tile e\_q)ommr and fl(>_s into tile drain pan.

• Closing file door may cause a gmgling sound due to

pressure equali/_ltion.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

PossibleCauses What ToDo

Refrigeraterdees not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minuws fin defi'ost c\cle to end.

Temperature control dial * Move the telupel:ffure control dial to a temperature

hi OposJlion. settiu r

Refrigerator is unplugged, * Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blowtl/circuit • Replace fi/se or reset the breakel:

breaker is tripped.

Vibration or rattling (slight Roller screws or leveling legs * SeeRollers and Leveling Legs.

vibrationis normal) need adjusting. Freshfood orfreezer Teinperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial

compartment too warm not set cold enough.

_ann weather or frequent * Set file temperature control (hal one step c()lde_:

door openings, See About the temperature control dial

Door left open. * Check to see ff I)acl_lge, is holding, door open. Package blocking air duct hi * Check to see if I/:lc]clge, is bh )cldng, air duct in fl'eezer

2_2 freezer comparmlent, compamnent.

Possible Causes

What ToDo

Motor operates forlong Normal _daen refrigerator periods or cycles on and is first plugged in.

off frequently.(Modern 0 fte,1 occurs _daeularge

• Writ 24 houls fi)r the refiJgeI_m)r to ('ompletely

(x)ol (1()_11.

• This is nom_al.

refrigerators with more amounts of food are

storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator. space anda largerfreezer Door left open. * ('he('k• to ,seeif' l/a('kage,is,holding, door open.

require more operating

time. They start and stop Hot weather or frequent * This is u( mu al.

often to maintain even door opening.

T_uperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial set at the coldest setting.

Grille mad condenser • See Careand cleaning.

need cleamg.

Frost or ice c_stals Door left open. * (3leek t() see if pa(kage is h()ldiug d()()r open.

onfrozenfood (frostwithin package Too frequent or too long

is normal) door openings.

Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch * On p()wer s_Jtch l/l()dels, set the l)()wet s_Jtch to the

does not work is not on. I (on)p()sift( )n. On feeler amt m( )dels, move rite teeler (on some models) :mu to the ON ((h)wu) posifi()u.

Water supply tttmled off or * See Installing the water line. not cora_ected.

Freezer compartment * X,_fit 24 hot/l_ fi)r the I'etlJgel_ltoY [o ('olnpletelv

too warm. c()()l d()\_ql.

Piled up cubes in the storage * Level cubes by hand.

bin cause the icemaker

to shut off.

Frequent "buzzing"sound Icemaker is on but the water * Turn the icemaker gill On power switch models, set the

supply to the re_gerator has l)()wer swit('h to rite 0 (off)position. On feeler :ran

not been coralected, m()dels, re(we the teeler :mut() rite STOP(up)p(_sifi()n.

Keeping it on _dll damage die _lter \alve.

Cubes too small Water shutoff valve cora_ecling * Call the pltunber t() clear the \alve.

refrigerator to water line may

be clogged.

Slowice cube freezing Door left open. * Check. to ,see if l/ackage, is,holding door open.

T_uperature conlrol dial * SeeAbout the temperature control dial

not set cold enough.

Ice cubeshave Ice storage bhl needs clea_lh_g. * EmpF and wash l_in. Dis(ard old (ubes. odor/taste

Food trmlslnitfing odor/taste * _AYapfl)()(ls well. to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator * See Care and cleaning.

needs clemahlg.

Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe stul'ilce (hy mad reset tempe_;mu'e control dial

cabinet surface periods of high humidity. ()ue setting c()l(le_: between the doors

Moisture collectsinside Too frequent or too (inhumid weather,air long door openings.

carries moisture into refrigerator whendoors are opened)

Foods trm_sarfitth_g * F()()(ls _dth ,str()u,_ ()d()_ sit()1dd be tightly w_q/l/e(1. odor to refrigerator. * Keep an open box of baking soda in the reffige_:lt()r;

replace ex'ely three itlon0/s.

Interior needs demlhlg. * See Care and cleaning.

CUSTOMER WARRANTY

(forcustomers inCanada)

Yourrefrigeratoriswarrantedto befree ofdefectsin materialandworkmanship.

Nhatis covered HowLongWarranted Parts Labour

(FromDateof Sale) RepairorReplace

at Camco'sOption

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Thiswarrantyappliesonlyforsinglefamilydomesticusein CanadawhentheRefrigeratorhasbeenproperlyinstalled accordingtothe instructionssuppliedbyCamcoandis connectedto anadequateandproperutilityservice.

Damagedueto abuse,accident,commercialuse,andalteration ordefacingofthe serialplatecancelsall obligationsofthis warranty.

Serviceduringthis warrantyperiodmustbeperformedbyan

AuthorizedCamcoServiceAgent.

NeitherCamconortheDealerisliableforanyclaimsor damagesresultingfromfailureof theRefrigeratororfrom servicedelaysbeyondtheirreasonablecontrol.

Toobtainwarrantyservice,purchasermustpresenttheoriginal

BillofSale.Componentsrepairedorreplacedarewarranted

throughthe remainderoftheoriginalwarrantyperiodonly. Thiswarrantyis extendedtotheoriginalpurchaserandany

succeedingownerforproductspurchasedforhomeusewithin Canada.Inhomewarrantyservicewill beprovidedinareas whereitisavailableanddeemedreasonablebyCamcoto provide.

Thiswarrantyis inadditiontoany statutorywarranty.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

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productinstallationand/orteachinghowto usetheproduct.

• Damagetofinish mustbe reportedwithin48 hoursfollowing thedeliveryoftheappliance.

• Damagetofinish afterdelivery.

• Improperinstallation--properinstallationincludesadequate air circulationtotherefrigerationsystem,adequateelectrical,

plumbingandotherconnectingfacilities.

• Replacementof housefusesor resettingof circuitbreakers.

• Replacementof lightbulbs.

• Damageto productcausedbyaccident,fire,floodsoracts of God.

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• Properuseandcareof productaslistedin theowner's

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• WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLEFORCONSEQUENTIAL

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are limited toone year or the shortestperiod allowed by law.

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Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

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