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Safety Instructions
Connecting Electricity ......... 4
Extension Cords .............. 9
Proper Disposal .............. 9
Safety Precautions ............ 3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ........... 9
Care and Cleaning ........ 10, 11
Shelves .................... 6, 7
Storage Drawers ............. 8, 9
TemperaUHe Controls .......... 5
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the ReDig>rator ............. 12
Reversing the Door Swing . . 17-92
_'ater Line Installation ..... 1,9,-1 7
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . .94, 95
Normal Operating Sounds ..... 93
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .... Back Cover
Product Registration
(Canadian) .............. 97, 98
Product Registration ....... 99, 30
V_'arranty for
Canadian Customers ......... 96
_4'arranty for U.S. Customers . . . ,9,1
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 tood
COlllpa Ftlllent,
162D3905P012 49-604!8 11-05JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrai)ment and suffocation are not
problen_s of the past.Junked or abandoned
refl_igeratox_ are still dangerous...even if they
will sit for 'iJust a few da}_s." ff you are getting
rid of yore" old refi_igerato_; please follow the
instructions below to help prevent acddents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be rein oved prior
to product disposal. If wm are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
_: _ke off the doo_.
iJi::i,eaxe the shelves in place so that children
mm not easih' climb inside.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
Howe\'et; 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 D'pe appliance extension cord having a grounding
t)pe plug and outlet and that the electrical rating (ff the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISQUESPOURLESENFANTS
COMMENTVOUSDEBARRASSER
CONVENABLEMENTDEVOTREANCIENREFRIGE-RATEUR
Les eMimts pris au pibge ou morts d'asphyxie
SOIl[ [Ot!iOtllN d'acmalit6. Les rOfiig_rateurs
abandomlOs sent tot!iours aussi dangeieux,
m6me si on n'attend que <<luekluesjotu_,,
pore" s'en d6barmsse_: Si vous ne gardez pas
votre anden r6fi'ig6rateuc veuillez suivre les
directi_vs ci-dessous afin de prOvenir les accidents.
Avant de vous dObarrasser de votre ancien
refrigorateur ou congo/ateur :
::Ji::t)(_montez les portes.
_: I,aissez les clavettes en place afin d'emp_cher
les enfimts de grimper fi l'int_rJem:
CORDONSPROLONGATEURS
Nous vous recommandons fortement de no pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs _ cause des risques
potentiels qu'ils prOsentent dans certaines conditions.
Refrigerants
Tous les appareils de r(_fl'ig_ration contiennent
des r(_fl'ig(_rants qui, conform_ment aux lois
f_d_rales, doivent _tre enlev_s avant route
01imination de l'appareil. Si vous vous
d0barrassez de vieux appareils de r0frig0ration,
v0rifiez, aupr_s de la soci0t0 qui s'occupe de
leur 01imination, ce que wins devez taire.
Toutefois si vous d0ddez d'ufiliser tout de m_me un cordon pmlongateu_; il est absolument n0cessaire
qu'il s'agisse d'tm cordon _'l3 ills avec inise _'lla terre pour appareils 01ectrom0nage_5 homologu0/Ji, (aux
Etats-Unis) ou certifi0 (_SA (au Canada), poulvu d'une fiche et d'une prise raises _'lla terre de 15 amperes
(minim um) et de 190 volts.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
_i: This refrigerator m ust be properl) instnll ed
and located in accordance with the lnstnllation
Instructions heft)re it is used.
:#;_Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the refligeratoi: They could
damage the refligerator and seriously injure
themseh'es.
::_Do not touch the cold sm_i_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin mm stick to these extremely cold StllS_ilces.
k¢<Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\'apo_s and liquids in the vicinity ot this or any
other appliance.
i)_:Keep finge_ out oI the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the do(ns and between
the do(n_ and cabinet are necessmih' small.
Be careflfl closing do(n_ when children are
in the area.
:_i)In refl_igeratcns with automatic icemake_s,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place finge_ or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
:)_Unplug the refligerator heft)re cleaning and
making _epai_s.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedbyaquafifiedindividual
;)_Turning the control to the 0 position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
i)::Do not refl'eeze fl'ozen fi)ods which have
thawed completely:
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MESURESDESECURITeL- IMPORTANTES.
LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES.
A AVERTISSEMENT!
N'utilisez cet #lectrom#nager que pour I'usage auquel il est dentin#, comme expliqu# dans le
pr#sent manuel.
MESURESDES@URITE-
Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil #lectrique, observez toujours los mesures de s#curit# de base,
y compris les suivantes.
iJi::Instnllez le r(ffiig_ratem" confimnC_ment aux
direcfixes d'installafion axant de l'utiliseI:
;;Ji::Ne laissez pas les enfimts gfimpe_; s'asseoi_;
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
r_fiig&'atem: Ils pomTaient endommager le
r_flig_rateur et se blesser gravement.
_: N'entreposez et n' ufilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapetns et liqtfides inflammables fi
proximit_ de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil (dectrom(amge_:
_: t_loignez les doigts des parties du r(_flig_rateur
off l'on peut fi_cilement se pincer : les espaces
entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards
sont tot!jOtlIN (_troits. Soyez prudent lo_sque
vous termez les p(>rtes de l'appareil en presence
des enfimts.
iJi::Si votre r_flig_rateur est dot(_ d'tme machine _'_
glacons automatique €)xitez le contact axec les
pi&ces mobiles du m_canisme _jectem; ou avec
l'_l&nent chattflimt qtfi lib_ere les gla<ons.
Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains sin" le
m(_canisme de la machine _'_gla(ions pendant
que le r_flig_ratem" est branch,.
::_i::Ne touchez pas les sui_ilces fl'oides du cong_latem"
si vous avez les mains humides ou mouill_es : la
peau risque d'adh_rer _'_ces surfi_ces tr_s fl'oides.
_: D_branchez votre r_flig_ratem" avant de le
nettover ou de le r_parei:
REMARQUE : Noun vous recommandons vivement de
confiertouter@aration_untechnicienquafifi#.
_: I,oI_(]tle VOtlS r(_glez la commande sur 0 (_teint),
l'alimentntion (_lectfique de l'ampoule n'est pas
coup(_e.
::_?::Ne recongelez pas les aliments smgel(_s qui ont
compRetement d_gel& 3
iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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 dfis appliance is eqtfipped _d_ a 3-
prong (grounding) plug which nlates _lfl/a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize fl_e
p(_ssibili_' of electric shock hazard fl'om tiffs appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked 1)_a qu_flified
electrician to make sm'e fl_e outlet is properly
grotmded,
_Aqmre a standard 2-prong _dl outlet is encotmtered, it
is yore" personal responsibility and obligation to haxe it
replaced wifl_ a I_r°I ,,_erlx grounded -I3-)tong, x_dl outlet.
The reflioemtor_ should al_m_, beI)lugged,, into its (ma_
indi_(hM electrical outlet which has a _oltage rating
that matches fl_e rating plate.
This provid_ the b_t pettimnance and also pre\ ents
o_erloading house wifino circuits which could cmLse a
fire hazard fi'om oxerheated _res.
Never un I)lug,._om" refligemtor, b_,I )tilling, on d_e
power cord. Mx_Ws grip plug fim_ b and ptfll ,smfio-ht
out fl'om fl_e outlet,
Repair or replace immecfiately all p()wer c( )i'(1.sd_at
have bec()me flayed or ofl_erwise damaged. Do not use
a cord that sh()ws crocks or abrasion damage ahmg its
lengfl_ or at eifl_er end.
_A_en moving fl_e refligemtor m_z_y fl'om the
_dl, be careflfl not to roll oxer or damage die
power coFd.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
MESURESDESECURITEIMPORTANTES.
LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECtiVES.
AVERTISSEMENT!
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RACCORDEMENTELECTRIQUE
No coupez ni retirez on aucun cas la troisibme broche (raise_ la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d'alimentafion. Pour votre s6curit6, cet appareil doit Otrecorrectement mis _la terre.
I,e cordon d'alimentafion de cet appareil _t muni
d'une fiche 5 3 broch_ (raise 5 la ten'e) qtfi se bmnche
darts une prise mumle ordinaire 5 3 _d\'(aoles (raise 5 la
ran'e) pour r&luire au minimmn les fisques de chocs
_lect_iques.
gaites examiner la prise de commit et le circtfit par un
_lectricien qt_difi_ pour x()tts assurer que la prise est
covrecteil/ent II/ise _'1la telTe.
Si la prise mumle _t du t_pe standard 5 2 alv&)l_ il
xous incombe de la fifire remplacer par tree prise 5 3
alx&)l_ conectement raise 5 la rune.
I,e r0flig0mteur doit t()@m_s _tre bmnch_ darts sa
propre p_ise de coumnt, dont la tension nominale est
idenfique 5 celle in(fiqu_e sur la plaque signal_tique.
Cette pr6caufion _t recommandSe pore" _mmfir tm
rendenlent optimtm_ et _iteI" une surchalge d_
drctfits (qectfiques de la r_sidence, ce qtfi poumfit
crier tm risque d'incendie par sm'chaufle des ills.
Ne dObmnchezjamais le r6flJg&ateur en tirant sur le
cordon d'alhnentafion. Sa_sissez tem_ement la fiche du
cordon et firez droit pour la refirer de la prise.
R_parez ou remplacez imm&liatement tout cordon
effiloch_ ou endommag_. N'ufilisez pas un cordon
foncfill_ ou I_r6sentant (I_ signes, el'list II'e.
I,()_sqtle votts d@la cez votre i'_flJgOivltet lr d u mt u,
fakes attention de ne pas le faire fouler sur le cordon
d'alimenmtion afin de ne I)as l'endommager,.
VEUILLEZLIREETSUIVREATTENflVEMENTCESMESURESDESECURITE.
CONSERVEZCESDIRECTIVES
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Aboutthe temperaturecontroldial 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.
ControlSettings
Temperature Control Dial
The temi)erature control dial has nine settings plus O. I is the warmest. 9 is the coldest.
At first, set the dial at 5.
Afier using the refl'igerat(n, a(!just 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's best suited to wmr needs.
Allow 24 hom_ tot the refrigerator 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 of 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:Theshelfto the @t of thetrack/s
designedto hookintothe@t-hand dot,
theshelf totheleft isdesignedtohook
intothe left-handslot.
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To remove, lift the shelf up at fl'ont, then
off the SUl)l)ort and out of the track.
To replace, select desired shelf height.
With shelf ti'ont raised slightly, hook the
bracket's top lug into the track, then
lower the shelf onto the SUl)port.
Full-Width Shelves
Some models have a steel wire sliding
sheik a stationary tempered glass shelf or
two steel wire stationary shelves. These
shelves can be moved to another place
in the ti'esh ti)od compartment.
The flfll-width sliding shelf has stoi>locks.
When placed correctly on the shelf
SUl)ports, the sh elf will stop beti)re coming
completely out of the refl'igerator and will
not tilt when you place toed on it or
I'eI/lOVe ti),)d ti'OIll it.
Toremove the full-width shelves, lift the
rear of the shelf and pull forward.
Toremove a full-width shelf when the fresh
food compartment door cannot be opened
fully, lift the rear of the shelf, pull
ti)rward and down, tilt the shelf and
take it out.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproof shelves have special edges
to hel I) prevent spills from dripping
to lower shelves. To remove or replace
the shelves, see the above inst_ uctions.
About the freezer compartment shelves, gecom
Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.
Ice- Tray Sheff
Toremove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left
side of the shelf off its supports, then
pull the shelf to the lett to ti'ee it of the
plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right
to ti'ee the pins ti'om the holes in the
cabinet wall.
Step Shelf
Toremove the step shelf."
[_ I,ifl lett side oI shelt slightly.
_Moxe shelf to the left to free its right
ends ti'om holes in the cabinet w_iil.
I,ower _ight side of shelf, mo_e shelf to
[] the right and take it out.
Toreplace the step shelf."
[_ _ ith shelf tilted as shown, tit left ends
of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.
[_ I,ifl left side of shelf slightl); 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.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
iry
Excess water that mm accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
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Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moxed to the
most useflfl location for yore" tamil)'s
needs.
About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)
Humldlty Control
HIGH LOW
Slide the control all the wm to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW
HIGH setting to proxide high h umidity setting to proxide lower humidit_ lexels
recommended fi)r most xegetables, recommended fi)r most fruits.
Drawer and Cover Removal
Drawe_ can be rein oved easily by grasping
tile sides and lifting up slightly while
pulling drawers past tile stop location.
Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover
To removethe cover, lift it off its supports,
pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.
Twin Drawers with Glass Cover
To remove;
_] Remoxe tile drawers.
[_ Reach in, push tile front of glass
coxer up, and at tile same time,
pull it ti_rward as far as it will come.
Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the
cold glass cover with hot water because
tile extreme temperature difl'erence may
cause it to break.
[_] Remoxe tile drawer fl'ame. (Alwaxs
FeIlloxe tile glass cover before }Otl
take out the drawer fl'ame.)
I,itt tile frame off tile sui)ports at each
side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and
take it out.
Toreplace:
[_ I,ower tile frame tmtil it rests on tile
sui)i)orts at each side and back.
[_ Rei)lace tile _olass cox er, I)ushing, its
rear edge fimfl) int the rear fl'ame
channel and gently lowering the front
into place.
[_] Replace tile drawers.
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About the automatic icemaker, ge.com
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
Switch Icemaker
Powerswitch model
FeelerArmin
theSTOP
Feeler Arm in (UP)position
theON (down)
position
Feeler arm model
The icemaker will produce seven cubes
per c)'cle-api)roxinmtely 100-130 cubes
in a 24-hem" period, depending on
fl'eezer compartment temperature,
t'OOtll teillperatttre, nttt/tbet" of (loot"
openings and other use conditions.
There are two t)pes at icemaket_: power
switch models and feeler am_ models.
If the refl_igerator is operated befin'e
the water connection is made to the
icelnakei; set the power switch to 0 (off)
or move the teeler amt to the STOP (up)
position.
When the refl_igerator has been
connected to the water supply, set the
power switch to the I (ell} position or move
the feeler am_ to the ON(down) position.
On power switch models, the green light
will come on.
You will hear a buzzing sotmd each time
the icemaker fills with water.
The icemaker will fill with water when
it cools to 15°E A newly-installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours
to begin making ice cubes.
Throw awa_ the first few batches of ice
to allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the
sweep of the teeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the
teeler arm, the icemaker will stop
producing ice.
It is normal fi)r several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used fl'equently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
On power switch models, the green power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the
icemaket; To correct this, set the power
switch to 0 (off)and remove the cubes. Set
the power switch to I (on)to restart the
icemaket: _dter the icemaker has been
turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 nlinutes before the icemaker
i'eStlllleS operation.
NOTE:Inhomeswith lowar-than-averegewater
pressure, you may hear the/cemaker cycle
multipletimes when makingone batch of ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If _our refrigerator did not alread_ come
equiI)ped with an automatic icemaker,
an icemaker accessory kit is axailable at
extra cost.
Check the back of the refrigerator for
the specific icemaker kit needed fi_r yam"
model.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some
models). Clean with a cloth (laml)ened
with soapy water: Dry with a sott 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 sonle 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 open be×
of baking soda in the fresh food and
ti'eezer COil/1)}1 i'ti//ents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practi(al, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when
cleaning around switches, lights or
controls.
Use waHn water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water; This both
cleans and netm'alizes o(h)_. Rinse and
wipe dry.
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.
Do not wipe the refr/_?eratorwith a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel Thesemay leave aresidue
that can erode thepaint Do not use scouring
pads,powdered cleaners, bleach orcleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some
models) with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to
break. Handle glass shelvescarefully Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatte_
Eviter de nettoyer /es tab/ettes en verre froides
(sur certa/ns rnod#les) _ l'eau chaude paine que
/'6cart de temperature extreme risque de/es
craquer Man/puler /es tab/ettes en verre avec
pr6caution. Le verre tremp6 soumis _un choc
nsque de so fracassel:
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwashe_
CleanflTg the condenser coils.
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Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
envii'oni/lents. However, in enviYonillents
that may be partictflarly dusty or greasy,
the condenser shotfld be cleaned
periodically for efiicient refi'igerator
ol)ei'a [ion.
To clean the condenser; turn the
temperatm'e control dial to O. Sweep
_IW_IV OI" V_IC/I[IIII 11 I) dust.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this i)m'pose. It is awfilable
at most appliance parts stores.
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