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REFRIGERATORS
Top-Freezer
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3
USING THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Refrigerator Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Freezer Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . .7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator. . . . . .9 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TROUBLESHOOTING
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ACCESSORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . 18
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #_________________
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Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of the refrigerator compartment.
OWNER’S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GTS18, GTS21 Models
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
INSTALLATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
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Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
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Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:
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Temperature Control
The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings. There are both a refrigerator
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Freezer Air Flow Control
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Fresh Food Compartment Shelves
Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Shelves shown below in recommended locations.
Not all features are on all models.
Full-Width Shelves
Some models have 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.
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.
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Drawers
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Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry.
Drawer Removal
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Cover Removal
To remove:
1.Remove the drawers.
2.Reach in, push the back of glass cover up. 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.
3.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:
1.Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each side and back.
2.Replace the glass cover
3.Replace the drawers.
Freezer Compartment Shelf
When placed correctly on the shelf supports, the glass shelf will stop before coming completely out of the
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean
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Cleaning the Condenser
WARNING To reduce the risk of death or electric shock, you must follow these instructions:
ŶUnplug the refrigerator before removing any panels.
ŶDo not contact or damage any wiring while the panel is removed.
ŶReplace all parts and panels before plugging the refrigerator back in.
Periodically, the condenser of the refrigerator will become covered with dust and dirt. This can make your refrigerator cool less effectively and use more energy.
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at the back of your refrigerator, at the bottom, behind the access cover.
Cleaning the condenser requires a philliips screwdriver, vacuum cleaner and soft brush with a long handle.
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8.Once the condenser is clean, reinstall the access cover, replacing all screws.
9.Plug in the refrigerator.
10.Return it to its normal position. Turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator. Also level the refrigerator as required
11.Turn the refrigerator back on and turn the control clockwise until it returns to mid setting (vertical) or the previous position of the control. Check to see if the refrigerator begins operating.
To clean the condenser:
1.Turn off the refrigerator.
2.Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator.
3.Roll the refrigerator out far enough so you can get behind it at the bottom. Be sure not to pull out any water lines connected to your refrigerator.
4.Unplug the refrigerator.
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CLEANING AND CARE
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care And Cleaning
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
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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.
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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 ice maker 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
WARNING 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.) Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
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Preparing for Vacation
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Preparing to Move
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Installation Instructions GTS21 Models
If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com.
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
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CLEARANCES
Allow a 2" (50mm) back clearance for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are adjustable. They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.
Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is transferred from them to the
rollers. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.
INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
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IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing:
•Read the instructions all the way through before starting.
•Tighten all hinge screws but avoid over-tightening to prevent stripping.
•Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
•Set screws down by their related parts to avoid losing them.
•Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.
CAUTION Lifting Hazard
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IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from
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BEFORE YOU START
1.Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
2.Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment.
IMPORTANT: 'R QRW OHW either door drop to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop.
3.Remove the front grille if it is installed.
REMOVING THE DOORS
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2.Remove the hinge cover and screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
Top Hinge
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3.Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside, along with its screws.
4.Remove the tape. Lift the door off the center hinge pin and set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
5.8QVFUHZ FHQWHU KLQJH SLQ %H VXUH WR UHWDLQ SODVWLF washer(s) for reinstallation. Remove refrigerator door from bottom hinge and set the door on a nonscratching surface with the outside up.
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7.Remove the center bolt on the opposite side and
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
REMOVING THE DOORS (Cont.)
8.Remove the bottom hinge bolts and relocate the bottom hinge to the opposite side of the cabinet.
Tighten bolts.
Hinge Pin
Bottom Hinge
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REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES
Stainless Steel Handle
1.Remove handle screws from the top and bottom of fresh food door.
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3.Remove door handle.
4.Change places between the handle fastener and plug button on door front.
5.Move the large and small hole covers on top and front of the door to fill the now vacant holes.
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7.Attach handle to fresh food door with screws at
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3.Change places between the handle fastener and plug button on door front.
4.Move the large and small hole covers on top and front of the door to fill the now vacant holes.
5.2Q ERWK WKH UHIULJHUDWRU DQG IUHH]HU GRRUV UHPRYH the screws from the door stop on one side with a
3KLOOLSV VFUHZGULYHU ,QVWDOO WKH GRRU VWRS RQWR WKH other side of the door.
6.Attach handle to fresh food door by sliding handle down onto fastener and with screws at top of handle.
7.$WWDFK KDQGOH WR IUHH]HU GRRU E\ VOLGLQJ KDQGOH XS onto fastener and with screws at bottom of handle.
8.$WWDFK EDGJH RQ IUHH]HU GRRU RSSRVLWH WKH KDQGOH
INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
RE-HANGING THE DOORS
1.Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom
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washer is in place on |
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the pin. |
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2. Tilt the door towards the |
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cabinet. As the door is |
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brought into position, |
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align the socket in the |
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door with the hole in the |
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center hinge. Place the |
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the hinge pin. |
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Hinge |
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RE-HANGING THE DOORS (Cont.)
3./RZHU WKH IUHH]HU GRRU onto the center hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin.
4.Tilt the door towards
WKH FDELQHW ,QVWDOO WKH top hinge fitting the pin into the socket on the top of the door.
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Washer
Hinge 
Pin
5.Make sure the door is slightly above the top of the cabinet and the gap between the doors is even
DFURVV WKH IURQW 7LJKWHQ WKH WRS KLQJH VFUHZV 'R not over-tighten these screws. Tighten them until they are just snug, and then turn them another one-half turn.
6.Replace the top hinge cover.
Top Hinge
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