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Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instructions
Adapter Plugs ................ 6
Connecting Electricity ......... 4
Extension Cords .............. 5
Proper Disposal .............. 2
Safety Precautions ............ 3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker .......... 11
Care and Cleaning ........ 12, 15
Shelves .................... 8, 9
Storage Drawers ............ 9, 10
Temperature Controls .......... 7
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
Reversing the Door Swing . . 19-24
Water Line Installation ..... 15-19
Models
15, 16, 17, 18
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Consumer Support .... Back Cover
Warranty for
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # Serial #
You can find them on a label on the upper left side of the fi'esh food
compartment.
162D3905P011 49-60250-1 II-03JR
A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for '_ust a few days." lfyou are getting
rid of your old refligerato_; please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
N Take off the doors.
/})5Leave 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 refl'igeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what to do.
A DANGER!RISQUESPOURLESENFANTS
COMMENTVOUSDEBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENTDEVOTREANCIENRE-FRIGE-RATEUR
Les enfants pris au pi&ge ou morts d'asphyxie sont tot_ours d'acmalit_. Les r_frigdrateurs
abandonn& sont toujours aussi dangereux, m&me si on n'attend que <<quelques.jours,,
pour s'en d_barrasser. Si vous ne gardez pas
votre ancien rdfrig_ratem; veuillez suivre les
directives ci<tessous atin de pr&enir les accidents.
Avant de volesd#barrasserde votreancien
r_frig#rateurou cong#lateur :
R#frig#rants
Tous les appareils de r_fl'ig_ration contiennent des rdfrigdrants qui, confbrmdment aux lois
fdddrales, doivent _tre enlev& avant route dlimination de l'appareil. Si vous vous
ddbarrassez de vieux appareils de rdfrig_ration, v&ifiez, aupr_s de la soci_td qui s'occupe de
leur dlimination, ce que vous devez fMre.
N D_montez les portes. _ Laissez les clayettes en place atin d'emp&her
les enfhnts de grimper _tl'int&ieun
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUflONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
NThis refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with tile Installation Instructions before it is used.
g_Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in tile refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
%Do not touch tile cold surfaces in tile freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
g_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
£;Keep fingers ott of tile pinch pont areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
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MESURESDESECURITEIMPORTANTES.
Be carefifl closing doors when children are in the area.
{In refiigerators 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.
{Unplug the refiigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe performedbyaqualifiedindividual
{Turning the control to the 0 position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
{Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES.
AVERTISSEMENT!
N'utilisez cot #lectromOnager que pour I'usage auquel il est destin6, comme expliqu6 dans le pr#sent manuel.
MESURESDESECURIT¢L
Lorsque vous utilisez un apparei161ectrique, observez toujours les mesures de sOcurit# de base, y compris les suivantes.
/})5Installez le r4frig4rateur conform4ment aux
directives d'installation a-cant de l'ufiliser.
/}_5Ne laissez pas les enfants grimpm; s'asseoiJ;
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
rdfrig_rateur, lls pourraient endommager le
rdfrig_rateur et se blesser gravement.
/})5N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables it
proximit_ de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil 41ectrom4nageE
Nl_loignez les doigts des parties du rdfrig_rateur
off l'on peut lCacilement se pincer : les espaces entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards
sont toujours 4troits. Soyez prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes de l'appareil en prdsence
des enfhnts.
/})5Si votre r4frigdrateur est dotd d'une machine 'a
glagons automatique dvitez le contact avec les
pi&ces mobiles du m&anisme _jectem; ou avec l'_ldment chauffant qui lib_re les gla{2ons.
Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m&anisme de la machine it glagons pendant
que le r_frig&ateur est branch£
_ Ne touchez pas les surfaces froides du congdlateur
si vous avez les mains humides ou mouill4es :la peau risque d'adh4rer 'aces surfaces tr_s froides.
_ D4branchez votre r4frig4rateur avant de le
nettoyer ou de le rdparer.
REMARQUE: Nousvousrecommandonsvivementde confiertouter#paration,)untechnicienqualifi6.
_ Lorsque vous r4glez la commande sur 0 (&eint),
l'alimentation 41ectrique de l'ampoule n'est pas coup4e.
_ Ne recongelez pas les aliments surgel& qui ont
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A 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 this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet m minimize the possibility of elecnic shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the w-alloudet and circuit checked hy a qualified elecn'ician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard *)-prong w_l outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation m 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.
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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. Alvmysgrip 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 army from the
w_l, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
MESURESDESECURITEIMPORTANTES. LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES.
A AVERTISSEMENT!
RACCORDEMENTELECTRIOUE
No coupez ni retirez on aucun cas la troisifime broche (mise _ la terre) de la fiche du cordon d'alimentation. Pour votre s_curit_, cet appareil doit Otre correctement mis _ la terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est muni d'une fiche 5. 3 broches (mise 5_la terre)
qui se branche dans une prise murale ordinaire
3 alvdoles (mise _ la terre) pour rdduire au
minimum les risques de chocs dlecniques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un _lectricien qualifid pour vous assurer que
la prise est correctement mise 5_la term. Si la prise murale est du type standard 5.2 alvdoles,
il vous incombe de la fMre remplacer par une prise _ 3 alv_oles correctement mise 5_la terre.
Le r4frigdrateur doit tot_ours &re branch4 dans sa propre prise de courant, dont la tension
nominale est identique 5_celle indiqu4e stir la plaque signal4tique.
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Cette precaution est recommand4e pour garanfir un rendement optimum et dviter une surcharge des
circuits 41ectriques de la r4sidence, ce qui pourrait crier un risque d'incendie par surchauffe des ills.
Ne ddbranchezjamais le r_ffigdrateur en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. Saisissez fi?rmement
la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise.
Rdparez ou remplacez immddiatement tout cordon ettilocbe ou endommag& N'utilisez pas un cordon
fendilld ou prdsentant des signes d'usure. Lorsque vous ddplacez votre rdffigdrateur du mm;
faites attention de ne pas le Faire rouler stir le cordon d'alimentation afin de ne pas l'endommagen
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. ,_GEAt,t,,a.cosco.,
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend againstthe use of an extension cord.
Howevm; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in tile United
States) or a CNA certified (in Canada), B-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the elecnical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
CORDONSPROLONGATEURS
Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs _ cause des risques potentiels qu'ils pr6sentent dans certaines conditions.
Toutefois sivous d_cidez d'utiliser tout de m{:me un cordon prolongatem; il est absolument n_cesmire clu'il s'agisse d'un cordon 'a3 ills avec mise 5. la terre pour appareils dlectromdnagers homologu_ UL (aux
Etats-Unis) ou certifi_ CSA (au Canada), pourvu d'une fiche et d'une prise mises _tla terre de 15 amp&res
(minimum) et de 120 volts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
Howevm; if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made
m a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use era UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall oudet to proxdde proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adaptm; always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOTUSE the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoa walloutletcover
screwdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthecoverscrew ismetal,andnotinsulated,andthewaftoutletisgrounded throughthehousewiring.Youshouldhavethecircuitchecked bya qualifiedelectriciantomakesuretheoutletisproperly grounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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MESURESDESECURITEIMPORTANTES. LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES.
FICHED',4DAPTATION(Fichesd'_daptatiannonperm&esau Canada)
Nous vousrecommandons fortement de no pas utiliser une fiche d'adaptation _ cause des risques potentiels qu'elle pr6sente clans certaines circonstances.
Toutefois, si vous d_cidez d'utiliser tout de m&me une fiche d'adaptation, vous pouvez effecmer tin
raccordement temporaire, si les codes locaux le permettent, dans une prise de courant 'a 2 alv_oles ad_quatement mise _tla terre en utilisant une fiche
d'adaptation homologu&e UL, en vente dans la plupart des quincailleries.
La fente la plus longue de la fiche doit &trealign_e avec la fente la plus longue de la prise murale afin
d'assurer la polarit_ appropri_e pour le branchement du cordon d'alimentation.
Lorsque vous d&branchez le cordon d'alimentation de la fiche d'adaptation, saisissez tot_ours la fiche
d'une main pendant que vous tirez stir la fiche du cordon d'alimentation de l'autre. Sinon,
la borne de mise _t la terre de la fiche d'adaptation risque de casser avec le temps.
Si la borne de mise 'a la terre de la fiche casse, N'_flLISEZPASI'appareil tant qu'une mise _t la terre addquate n'aura pas _td rdtablie.
Lefaitde fixerla bornedemise_la terredelafiche d`adaptation#laplaquedelaprisedecourantn'assurepas
automatiquementlaraise# laterredel'appareil,flfautquela vissaltenm#tal,nonisolCe,etquelaprisedecourantsalt
mise_ laterreparfentremiseduc#blagedelarfisidence. Faitesv#rifierlecircuitparun#lectricienqualifi#pourvous assurercluelapriseestad#quatementmise_laterre.
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CONSERVEZCESDIRECTIVES
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Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial ww_.GEAppliances.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 temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is tile warmest. 9 is tile coldest.
At first, set the dial at 5.
After using the refi'igeratol; adjust the dial if necessal T.
Insert a coin into the slot in tile middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that's best suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for the refi'igerator to get cold.
Aboutthefreshfoodcompartmentshelves.
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 real" cabinet w-all.
TOremove, lift the shelf up at front, then
off the support and out of the track.
TOreplace, 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.
Full-Width Shelves
Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf or
two steel wire stationary shelves. These shelves can be moved to another place
in the fi'esh 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 tbe refrigerator and will
not tilt when you place food on it or remove food from it.
Toremovethefull-width shelves,lift the
rear of the shelf and pull forward.
NOTE:Theshelf to therightof the trackis designedtohookinto the@t-hand slot,
theshelf tothe leftis designedtohook intothe leftqTandslot.
Toremove a full-width sheff when the fresh
food compartment door cannot be opened fully, lif_ tile rear of tile shelf, pull
forward and down, tilt the shelf and take it out.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
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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About the freezer compartment shelves, www,GEAppliances.com
Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.
Ice- TrayShelf
To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left
side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf re the left to free it of the
plug supports. Pull the shelf to tile right re free the pins fi'om the holes in the
cabinet wall.
Step Shelf
TOremove the step shelf:
[] Lift left side of shelf slightly. [_ Move shelf to the left to fi'ee its right
ends from holes in the cabinet wall.
[]Lower right side of shelf; move shelf to
the right and take it out.
Toreplace the step shelf:
[]With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends
of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.
L=_up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in
cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place. Lift left side of shelf slighdy, swing shelf
About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family's
needs.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all tile way to the HIGHsetting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Drawer and Cover Removal
Drawers can be removed easily by grasping tile sides and lifting up slightly while
pulling drawers past tile stop location.
Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover
Toremove the cover, lift it of?["its supports,
pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.
Slide tile control all the v_ayto tile LOW setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Twin Drawers with Glass Cover
Toremove:
[]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 w-ater because the extreme temperature difference may
cause it to break.
_] Remove the drawer frame. (Always
remove the glass cover befbre you take out the drawer frame.)
Lift the frame off the supports at each side and back, pull it forw_ard, tilt it and
take it out.
Toreplace:
[Lower the frame until it rests on tile
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.
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