GE STS18ZCPWRWW, STS18ZCPVRWW, STS18ZCPURWW, STS18ZCPRRWW, STS18ZCPJRWW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4

Operating Instructions

Additional Features ............ 10

Automatic Icemaker ........... 11

Controls ...................... 5

Crispers and Pans ........... 9, 10

Dispenser .................... 11

Shelves and Bins ............. 7-9

_4'ater Fil ter ................... 6

Care and Cleaning

(:are and Cleaning .......... 19, 13

Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 13

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refiigerator . .............. 14

Reversing the Door Swing .... 19-93

_4'ater Line Installation ...... 15-19

Mode_ 18&19

Cong_lateur sup_rieur

Rdfrigdrateurs

La section frangaise commence a la page 37

Congelador superior

Refrigeradores

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 94-98

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 94

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Performace Data Sheet ......... 35

Product Registration

t_r Canadian Customers ..... 31,39

Product Registration

for U.S. Customers ......... 99, 30

State of California _'ater

Treatment Device Certificate ..... 36

Warranty for

Canadian Customers ........... 33

_'arranty t_r U.S. Customers ..... 34

Note to Installer - Besureto leave

these instructions with the Consume_:

Note to Consumer - Keepthese

instructions tot flmn'e reterence.

Note &l'ins "tallateur - _<_sur_z-vous

de laisser ces instructions au

consoIIlI/l_lte tlI;

Note au eonsommateur -

Conse_wez ces instructions pour

I'ble I'e I1 t-'e flirt II'e.

Nota al instalador - AsegOrese

de dejar estas instrucciones con el

cons [lll/idoI;

Sota al eonsumidor - Conserve

estas instrucciones para reterencia fllttlI'a.

Laseccion en espa_olempiezaen la pagina 69

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on the gray label

on the left side, near the top of the
reti'igera tot compartment.

197D3354PO08 49-60396 11-05JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READArt iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

a, 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 refi'igerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with tile 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 reti-igerator and seriously iqj ure

themselves.

::_ Do not touch tile cold sui_lilces in tile fl'eezer

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

}_'<Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

\_q)o_ and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

i)::In refl'igerato_ with automatic icemake_,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element

located on tile bottom of tile icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on tile automatic

icemaking mechanism while tile refl]gerator
is i)lugged in.

i)::Kee I)finget_ out ot tile "pinch point" areas;

clemm_ces between the doo_ and between the
doo_ and cabinet are necessarily small. Be ca_efifl

closing doo_s when children a_e in the area.

i)::Lrni)lug the refrigerator befi)re cleaning and

making repai_.

NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthatanyservicing be
performedby aqualified individual

_'_Setting either or both controls (SOlne In odels only

have one control) to tile 0 (off)position does not
remove power to tile light circuit.

i)::Do not refi'eeze fi'ozen toods which have

thawed completely:

DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

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Child entrapment and suffocation are not

problen_s of the past.Junked or abandoned

refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will

sit fin" "just a fi_w days." If you are getting rid of
your old refi_igerato_; please follow the instructions

below to help prevent accidents.

Refrigerants

_dl refrigeration products contain refligerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior

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

handling the disposal about what to do.

Before YouThrowAway YourOld
RefrigeratororFreezer:

::Ji::Take off the doo_.

!i_:i,eave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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

However; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessa_ T that it be a UiAisted (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding

type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 w_lts.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under anv circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safe_ 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 to
minimize the possibili F of electric shock hazard

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

qualified electridan to make sure the outlet is
propedy grounded.

Where a standard E-prong wall outlet is

encotmtered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refl_igerator should always be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best perfimnance and also
I_rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.

Never tmplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out fl'oln the outlet.

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

use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.

\._q_en moving the refligerator away fl'om the
wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator, gecom

The controls on your refrigerator will look like one of the following:

ControlSettings

Initially, set the control(s) at 5 (some models have only one control). Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.

Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the control(s) one increment at a time and
aflow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you

have set.

Setting the refrigerator control to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. The freezer

control (on some models) has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator.

Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions,
and may require more than one adjustment. Factors that affect temperature include the
amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the
temperature of food when it is placed in the refrigerator.

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels)

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located inside
the cartridge holder in the back upper right

corner of the reflJgerator c(m_partment.

NOTE:Sonm models ship with the filter
1upass plug in place of the filter cartridge.

The filter byl)ass i)lug needs to be removed
beiore the filter cartridge is installed. Kee I)

the filter byl)ass i)lug fl)r fimue use.

When to Replace the Filter

The filter cartridge should be replaced
e\'erv six monthsor earlier if the flow of

water to the icemaker and dispenser
decreases.

Installing theFilter Cartridge

O]f you are replacing the cartridge,

fit_t remoxe the old one. To open the

cartridge coveL push in where indicated
and the cover will drop down.

@ Remove the cartridge by sh)wly rotating

it to the letL A small amount of water

may drip down,

Filter BypassPlug

Ym must use the filter b)pass plug when

a replacement filter cartridge is not
available. The dispenser and the icemaker

will not operate without the filter or filter

bypass plug.

Replacement Filters

Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges
in theUnitedStates,visitourWebsite,ge.com,
or call GEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.

Filter Model GSWF
Suggested Retail Price $34.95 USD

Custome_ in Canada should consult
the yellow pages fin" the nearest Cameo

Se_wice Center:

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CAUTION:11air has been

trapped in the system, the filter cartridge
may be ejecmd as it is removed. Use caution

when removing.

App1) a month and year sticker to the

new cartridge to remind you to replace

it in sixmonths.

O Position the cartridge inside the

cartridge holder and slowl) rotate the

i

cartridge to the right tmfil it stops.
When the cartridge is propedy installed,

you will feel it "click" as it locks into
place. The blade on the end of the

cartridge should be i)osifioned
xertically: Do not overtighten.

O Close the cartridge cove_:
O Rtm wamr ti'om the dispenser for

3 minums (about 1½ gallons) to clear

the s):stem and i)revent sputtering.
See To Use the Oispenser secfion.

NOTE:A newl_qnsta]led water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurtiiom the (lispense_:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. gecem

Not all features are on all models.

Rearranging the Shelves

Shel;es in the refl'igerator and fl'eezer (-On/l)artn_ents are a(!iustable.

Refrigerator Compartment

Toremove:

0 Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont.
0 I,ifl the shelf up at the back and bring

Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same mamTe_

the shelf out.

Toreplace:

il '"

e---, F

_,_hile tilting the shelf up, insert the top

hook at the back of the shelf in a slot

on the track,

@ I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf until the

bottom of the shelf loc!<s into place.

Freezer Compartment

Toremove:

a I,ifl up the left side of the shelf and

slide it left into the center of the sheff

supports.

0 Rotate the right side of the shelf up and

out of the shelf suI)ports.

To replace:

0 Holding the shelf diagonall,_; insert the

left end of the shelf into the center of

the shelf supi)orts on the side wall.

@ Insert the right end of the shelf into

the shelf sui)ports on the side wall.

Rest each end of the shelf on the
bottom of the shelf supports.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.

Not all features are on all models.

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)

Spillproof shelves have special edges to
hel I) prexent spills fl'om dripping to lower
shelxes. To remoxe or replace the shelxes,

see Rearranging the Shelves,

Sfide-Out Spil/proof Shelf (onsomemodels)

The slide-out spillproof shelf alkms you
to reach items stored behind othe_, The

special edges are designed to hel I) prevent
spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves,

NOTE: The shelves are shipped with tape on
the back. Remove this tape before attempting

to remove the shelf.

Toremove:

0 Remoxe all items fl'om shelf.

@ Slide the sheff out tmfil it stops.

Frontbar

i,ifl the front edge of the shelf tmtil the

tabs are aboxe the shelf frame.

Continue pulling the shelf forward until

it can be lifted out and remoxed.

Toreplace:

0 Place the rear of the shelf on the shelf

fl'amejust behind the fi'ont ba_:

@ Slide the shelf back tmtil the tabs are

above the openings.

0 i,ower the shelf so that the tabs go into

the openings; then slide the shelf all the
way in.

Make sure that the shelf sits flat after re/hstallation
anddoesn't movefreely fromside toside.

Make sure youpushthe shelvesall the way in
before youclose thedoor

Adjustable Bins on the Door (on somemodels)

A(!iustable bins can easily be carried ti'om
i'eli'igei';it()i" t() work area.

To remove:

Lift 1)in straight up; then pull out.

To replace or relocate:

Engage the bin in the molded SUl)l)orts
ot the door and push down. Bin will lock

in place.

NOTE:Binsfortherefrigeratorandfreezer
doorsaredifferentsizesandare not

interchangeable.

Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door

Detachable shelves deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage

room and greater storage flexibility:

Toremove:

Lift the shelf straight up; then pull out.

Toreplace:

Engage the shelf extender in the molded
suI)ports on the door and push down.

It will lock in place.

Not all features are on all models.

Freezer Tilt-Out Bin (onsomemodels)

Push the button as you tilt out the bin.

To remove: Hold the sides of the bin and

lilt it straight up; then pull out.

To replace: Engage the ends of the bin

in the molded supports on the door and
push down. It will lock in place.

NOTE:Do notoverloadthebin.

Aboutthe crispersandpans.

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Not all features are on all models.

Fru# and Vegetable Crispers

Excess water that ma_ accumulate in the
bottom of the (h'awe_ or trader the (h'awe_

shouM be wiped dry.,

Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)

Slide the control all the wa) to the

HIGHsetting to l)r()xide high h umidi_'

recommended fi)r most xegetables.

Snack Pan (on some models)

This I)an can be Inoxed to the Inost useflll
location fin" yore" fimfilv's needs.

Slide the control all the way to the LOW
setting, to l)r°xide lower humidiP,' lexels

recommended fi)r most fl'uits.

To remove, slide the pan out to the stop

position, lift the pan up and past the stop
position, and lift out.

Aboutcrisperremoval

Not all features are on all models.

Crisper Removal

Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to

remove the storage drawers.

ToRemove:

Lift the (lra_ up slightly while pulling
then/past the stop location.

If the door prevents you from taking out
the drawet5, fit5t try to remove the door

bins. If this does not offer enough
clearance, the refrigerator will need to

be rolled fin'ward tmtil the door opens
enough to slide the (h'awet5 out. In some

cases, when you roll the refl_igerator out,
you will need to move the refl]gerator

to the left or right as you roll it out.

Toremove the glass cover:

Remove the glass, then the fl'ame. \._3_en
replacing the glass, push the front edge

fimfiv into the fl'ame.

O Push up the glass cover at the rear:

Slide the glass cover backwards tmtil the

fl'ont edge coin es out of the fl'am e.

Removing the glass cover

Removing the frame

O Rotate the side ot the glass cover up.

Remove the glass cove_:

Toremove the frame:

I,ifl up the fl'ont oI the fl'ame using

both hands.

@ Slide the fl'ame fin'ward.
O Rotate the side ot the fl'ame up.

O Relnove the fl'alne.

Abouttheadditionalfeatures.

Not all features are on all models.

She/fSaver TM Rack

This slide-out rack holds twelve cans of soda
or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).

Can be removed fin" cleaning.

To remove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lift the rack up and past the stop,

and lift out.

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Abouttheautomaticicemaker, ge.com

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

Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)

There are 2 types of icemakers:

Greet

PowerLigl erArm

Power switch model

FeelerArmin

FeelerArmin (up)position
theON (down)

position

Feeler arm model

theSTOP

Icemaker

The icemaker will produce api)roxinmtely
3 to 3½ lbs. of ice in a 24-hour period,

depending on the fl'eezer compartment

tellli)ei';Ktii'e , i'OOill tell/i)ei';Ktii'e _ ntllllber

of door ol)enings and other use conditions.

There are two t)pes of icelnakei_: power
switch Inodels and teeler ann models.

If the reti_igerator is operated befiwe the

water connection is made to tile icemakei;

set the power switch to 0 (Of/)or move the

fl_eler ann to the STOP (up) position.

When the x'eti_igex'ator has been coxmected

to the water suppl}; set the power switch to
the I (on)position or In(we the teeler arm to

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

The icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°E A newl)qnstalled refl_igerator

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

Once the icemaker starts to make ice,
it Ina) take up to 48 houI_ to fill the bin,

depending on tile telnperature settings

and ntiil/bei" of dooi" ol)enings.

You will hear a buzzing sotind each tilne

the icelnaker fills with watei:

Throw away the fiI_t tew batches of ice
to allow the water line to cleai:

Be sure nothing interteres with the sweep
of the teeler ann.

When the bin fills to the level _ff the teeler

aim, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is nomml tor several cubes to be joined

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

will become cloudy, tasm stale, shrink or

fllse togethei:

On power switch models, the green power
light will blink if ice cubes get snick ill the

icelnakei: To correct this, set the power
switch to 0 (off] and relnove the cubes.

Set the power switch to ! (on] to restart the
icelnakei: _Mtei" the icelnaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 nfinutes betore the icelnaker

I'eStlllleS ol)ei'ation.

NOTE."In homes with lower-than-averagewater
pressure,you mayhear the12emakercycle mu/t)_/e

times when makingonebatch of ice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If )our refi_igerator did not ah'eadv come
equiI)ped with an automatic icelnakei;

an icemaker accessma' kit is ax filable at
extra cost.

To Use the Dispenser (onsomemodels)

The water dispenser is located on the left

wall inside the retiigerator conq)amnent.

Todispense water:

O Hold the glass against the recess.

0 Push the water dispenser button.

Hold the glass underneath the

dispenser for 2-3 seconds after

releasing the dispenser button.
XM_ter inav continue to dispense

after the button is released.

Check the back of the refl_igerator for the
specific icenlaker kit needed fi)r xotlr model.

If nowaterisdispensedwhentherefwemtor is fkst
installed,theremaybeairinthewaterlinesystem.

Pressthedispenserbuttonforat least2minutesto
removetrappedair fromthewaterlineandtofill the

watersystem.Duringthisprocess,thedispenser

noisemaybeloudastheakispurgedfromthe

waterlinesystem.Toflushouti_npuritiesinthe
waterline,throwawaythefirst6glassfulsofwater

NOTE:Toavoidwaterdeposits,the&spenser
shouldbecleanedperiodicallybywiping with a

dean cloth orsponge.

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Careand cleaningofthe refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The doorhandles and trim. Clean with

a cloth dalnl)ened with soapy watei:
Dry with a soft cloth.

a coxnxnerdallv available stainless steel
cleanex: Do not use appliance wax or polish

oil the stainless steel.

Keep tile outside clean. _4'ipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen

appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent, Di T and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles

(on some models) can be cleaned with

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors,leave an open box of

baking soda ill the t_'esh food and ti'eezei"

COIl/I)a i'tlllents.

Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning. If this

is not i)racti(al, wring excess moisture out
_ff sponge or cloth when cleaning around

switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda

to a quart (1 liter) of wateI; This both cleans
and neutralizes o(lm_. Thoroughly rinse

and wipe dry.

Condenser

There is no need fi)r routine condenser
cleanings ill nolinal heine operating

environlnents. Howevei; ill environlnents
that Inav be particularly dusty or greasy, the

condenser shotfld be cleaned periodically
fi)r efficient reflJgerator oi)erafion.

For models with a base grille, the grille nmst
be removed ill order to clean the condensei:

Toremove the base grille:

Grasp it about 6" fl'om each end and pull
its bottoln edge toward v()tl.

Toreplace the base grille:

Insert the tops of the metnl cliI)s into the
oval vents, lnaking sure one of the plastic

tal)s on the back of the grille goes into each

Do not wipe therefrigerator witha soileddish cloth
or wet towel Thesemay leavea residuethat

can erodethe pain£ Donot usescouringpads,
powderedcleaners,bleach orc/eaneracontaining

bleachbecausetheseproducts canscratchand

weakenthepaint finish.

Avoidcleaning coldglass shelvesfensome models)

with hot water becausethe extremetemperature
difference maycausethem to breal_Handleglass

shelvescarefullg Bumpingtemperedglasscancause
it to shatter

Donot washanyp/asticrefn)eratorpartsin the
dishwasher

Donotdeanwithanyproductscontainingdetergent,
bleachorammonia.Theymaydamagethe

refngerator

_ff the ox:d vents. Then push the bottom _ff
the grille forward until it snaps into place.

Cleaning the condenser:

Sweep away or vacumn tlI) dust.
Formodels with a base grille, rea ch th e

condenser b)' inserting a brush or \;Ic/ItlI/l
hose into the ox_d holes.

Formodels without a base grille, reach the
condenser b)' inserting a brush or vacuunl
hose under the bottom of the refiigeratm:

For best results, use a brush specially
designed tot this puq)ose. It is available

at inost al)pliance parts stores.

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Behind the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refi_gerator

away fl'onl the wall. _M1types of floor
coverings can be dalnaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with

eillbossed S/li]il ces.

BEFOREmovingtherefrigeratorawayfromthewall,
besuretoadjustthelevelinglegsup.(SeeRollers

andLevelingLegs.)

Pull the reflJgerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight ill.

Moving the refrigerator ill a side direction
lnay result ill dalnage to the floor covering

or refl_igeratoi:

Whenpushing therefrigerator back,makesure you
don't raftover thepower cord or icemakersupply line

(onsomemodels)

Preparing for Vacation

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For lollg x_lC;l[iOllS or nbsen(es, I'eIllO\P

fl>od and unplug the refiigerato_: Move
tile refligerator control to tile 0 (Off)position

and clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of

baldng soda to one quart (l liter) of watel;
Leave the doo,_ open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (off)
position or move the teeler man to the STOP

(up) position (depending on model) and

shut off tile water supply to tile refligerator.
If tile temperature can drop below fl'eezing,

have a qualified sela'icer drain the water
supply s)_stem (on some models) to pre\'ent
serious prope_W)' damage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille,
shelves and drawers by taping them

securely ix*})lace to pre\ ent damage.

Besuretherefn_leratorstays/))anup@t posit/on

&n)_gmov/?)g

Replacingthe lightbulbs.

Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit.

Some models have only one light.

Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light

Lll_l_llt,llB._a_T_n_t'Llghtbu/bsmaybeho£ 0 Replace with an al)l)liance bulb of

Unplug tile reh'igerator. 0 Plug tile refligerator back in.

0 Tile bulbs are located at tile top of tile

con_l)artment near tile oi)elfing.

tile salne or lower wattage

Freezer Compartment Dome Light (on some models)

aUTION:L,Vh,bulbsbe @ dtei-replacing with an applia nee bulb

Unl)lug tile reflJgeratoi: tile shield.

0 The bulb is located behind a light _ Plug the refrigerator back in.

shield at the back of the ti'eezer

coii/l)artlilent. To i'eii/ove_ squeeze

tile top and bottoln of tile shield and
pull the shield off.

of tile same or lower wattage, replace

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Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

ffyou have questions,call 1.800.GE.CARESor ,isit our Website at: ge.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

" IMPORTANT - S.ve hese

instructions flit local inspector's use.

"IMPORTANT - Obse,,e.ll

governing codes and ordinances.

* Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

. Note to Consumer - KeeI) these instructions

for future reference.

* Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical skills.

* Completion time - Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes.

* Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installe_:

" Product/hilure due to improper installation is not

covered under the _'\.u'mnty.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(ON SOME MODELS)

If the refrigerator has an icelnaker, it will have
to be COlmected to a cold water line. A GE water

supply kit (coi_tailfing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and insti uctions) is awfilable at extra cost fl'Oln vour

dealer or by visiting our X_'ebsite at ge.coln or Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install the refl{gerator where the telnperature

will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often
enough to nmii_tain proper telnperatures.

• Do not install the refrigerator where the telnperature

will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perlorln
propedy.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it hilly

loaded.

CLEARANCES

Pdlow the fl)llowing clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation and phunl)ii_g and electrical

colnlectiollS.

• Sides 1/8" (3 mm)

• Top 1" (25 ram)

• Back 1" (25 ram)

If the refrigerator is to be installed next to a wall on the
hinge side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) door clearance.

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

Rollers allow you to move the reflJgerator away fl'om the
wall fl)I" cleaning.

Leveling Legs near each fl'ont corner of tile reflJgeratoi;
next to the rolleI_, should be a(!iusted if any of the

tollowing occm_:

• Refrigerator wobbles due to fl'ont roller not being filmly

positioned on the floor.

• Door(s) do not close easily when opened to 45 °.
NOTE:

• BEFORE, n_oving the reli_igerator away fl'Oln the wall,

be sure to turn the leveling legs counterclockwise so that
the weight (if the reti_igerator is hilly transterred to the

fi'ont rolleI_.

• The refiJgerator will not be level fl'Oln fl'ont to back. It

will haxe a slight backward tilt fiw proper dooi_closing.

To adjust the leveling legs,
turn the two fl'ont leveling
legs dockwise to raise the
fl'ont of the retiigerator and

comlterclockwise to lower it.

Models 18and 19

__0_ai_)_'_--7-_

se

refrigerator

14

Installation instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LINE (ONSOMEMODELS)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

I_.e{ommended copper water supply kits m'e WXSX2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
ate GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing

(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and

WX08X10025).

When comlecting yore" refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation

is with a GE RV/_At. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, fl>llow the l//alltl[_lCttlrer's recol/ll//elldatiollS.

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

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.

_%_ter hammer (water banging ill the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to t efl'igerator parts and

lead to water leakage or flooding. (:all a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer beflwe installing the

water supply line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refi'igerator beflwe connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in

the 0 (0f/) position (on power switch models) or the
fbeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on fl_eler arm

models).

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures Ihll below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded ill a manner to prevent the

hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

//

• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refi'igerator

to the water supply. If using coppe_; be sure both ends
of the tubing are cut square.

To (letemfine how inuch tubing you need: Measure
tile distance ti'oln the water valve on the back of the

refi'igerator to the water supl)ly pipe. Then add 8'

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufliciei_t extra tubing (about

8' [2.4 in] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
dialneter) to allow the reli'igerator to inove out ti'Olll

the wall atier installation.

GE Slnart(;olmect ''_Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
awfilable in the fl)llowing lengths:

2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006

15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015

25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit wm select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)

as described above.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartCmmect '_'Refrigerator Tubing

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

types of plastic will crack or rupture with age mad cause

water damage to your home.

15

Installation Instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (CONT.)

Install the shutoff wflve on the nearest frequently used

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

drinking water line.

• AGE water supply Mt (containing tubing, shutoff
_dve and fittings listed below) is a_ilable at extra

cost ]_]x)nl VO/lr dealer or t]'oI// Pill'tS illld Accessories,

800.626.2002.

• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 2(1 and 12(1 p.s.i. (I.4-8.1 bar).

• Power drill.

• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4" outer dimneter compression nuts and

2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect tile copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

OR

[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest fimcet hmg enough to clear

the line of water.

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location fin" tile vah'e that is easily
accessible. It is best to COlmect into tile side of a

vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizolmfl water pipe, inake tile colmection
to tile top or side, rather than at tile bottoln, to

aw_id drawing off any sediinent froul the water pipe.

• If xou are usino "l (;E _ mai_(,( mlect Refrigerator
Tubing kit, tile necess;n) fittings are preassembled to

the tubing

• If your existing copper water lille has a flared fitting
at tile end, you will need all adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect tile water lille to

tile _efl'igerator OR you can cut off tile flared fitting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.

Do not cut fl)rmed end fl'om GE SmartConnect >'
Refl'igerator tubing.

• Shntoffvalve to connect to the cold water line.
Tile shutoff _:dve should have a water inlet with a

miniumm inside diameter of 5/32" at tile point of

connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-t_pe

shutoff _ulves are included ill many water supply kits.

Befln'e purchasing, make sure a saddle-t)pe ",:dye
complies with your local phunbing codes.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4" hole in tile water pipe (even it using a
sell:piercing valve), using a sharp bit. I_eluove anv

braTS resulting fl'om drilling tile hole in tile pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill,

Faihu'e to drill a 1/4" hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.

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Installation Instructions

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff _al_e to the cold water pipe with

tile pipe clamp.

PipeClamp

Saddle-Type
ShutoffValve

NOTE: Conm_onwealth of Massachusetts Plmnl)ing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wdves

are illegal and rise is not permitted in Massachusetts.

(_onsult with vom" licensed i_lmnbe_:

VerticalCold
WaterPipe

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

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

NOTE: Do not overtighten or VO/1 Ill}IV cI'/Ish tile
tubing.

Pipe End

Clamg

-Washer

[] CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place tile compression nut and teHule (sleexe)
for COl)per tubing onto the end of tile tubing and

connect it to tile shutoff xalxe.

Make sm'e tile tubing is flflly inserted into tile valve.
Tighten the compression nut secm'elv.

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Sinart()mnect "_
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert tile molded end

of the robing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten

one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening

III_IV C_l rise lea ks.

--Compression
Nut

Saddle-Type
ShutoffValve

PackingNut-

OutletValve-- Ferrule(sleeve)

NOTE: Collllllonwealth ot Massachusetts Phmlbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not pemdtted in Massachusetts.

Consult with yore" licensed i)lmnber.

SmartConnectTM

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route tile tubing between tile cold water line and
tile refl'igera tot.

Route tile tubing through a hole drilled in tile wall

or floor (behind tile refrigerator or a@_cent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible,

NOTE: Be sm'e there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow tile refrigerator to move

out ti'om the wall atter installation.

[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn tile main water sui)ply on and flush out tile
tubing tmtil tile water is clear.

Sh tit th e water ott a t the water valve after about

one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through tile tubing.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the reli'igerator,
be sure the refl'igerator power cord is not

plugged into the wall outlet.

• We recommend installing a water filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog

the screen of the refl'igerator's water wdve. ]nstall

it in the water line near the refl'igerator. If using

GE Smart(_onnect "_ Refl'igerator Tubing kit, you

will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to

connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to

install filter.

Remove the screws holding the right side of the

access cover. Fold back the cover.

Remoxe the plastic flexible cap
fl'om the water xalxe

(refi'igerator connection),

Place the compression nut and
ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of

the tubing as shown. On GE
Smart(:onnect "_ Refrigerator

Tubing kit, the nuts are alreadv
assembled to the tubing.

Insert the end of the tubing into the water wdve
connection as flu" as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.

CJ

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

One of the illustrations below will look like the
cmmection on your refrigerator.

Icemaker Models withoutWater Dispenser

1/4"Tubing

_ressionNut

(sleeve)

SmartC(

Tubing

Water DispenserModels

Tubing Clamp_.

1/4" CompressionNut.

Refrig

- Refrigerator
Connection

1/4"Tubin_

)nnect_ Tubing

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Smart(_onnect "_
Refi'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end

of the tubing into the water wdve connection and
tighten compression nut until it is hand-tight;

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

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold

it in a vertical position. You mav need to PU open
the clamp.

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

Reattach the access coxer.

18

Installation Instructions

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

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

against the back of the refl'igerator or against the

wall. Push the refl'igerator back to the wall.

START THE ICEMAKER

On power switch models, set the icemaker power

switch to the I (On) position. On feeler arm models,
move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The

icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°(',) or below.

It will then begin operation automatically:

Powerswitchmodel

in

the ON(down)position

Feelerarmmodel

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

eno//(rh water to tile icemaker.

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing tile door swing:

• Read tile instluctions all tile way through befi)re
starting.

• Handle parts careflfllv to avoid scratching paint.

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

• Provide a non-scratching work surtace fin.
tile dooi_.

IMPORTANT: Once wm begin, do not move tile

cabinet until dooi=swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are fin" changing the hinges fl'om

the right side to the lett side--if w)u ever want to change
the hinges back to the right side, tollow these same

instructions and revei_e all references to lett and right.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

compartment,

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillipsscrewdriver

Maskingtape

T2OorT25Torx®

driver,whicheveryour
modelrequires

3/8" Head socket driver

(a 6-point socket is

recommended)

Puttyknifeor

thin-bladescrewdriver

19

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] REMOVE FREEZER DOOR

Tape the door shut with masking tape.

Remove the hinge coxer on top of the fl'eezer door

(on some models).

Remo_e the two Tmx a'screws, then litt the hinoe
straight up to fl'ee the hinge, Ifin ti'om the socket in
the top of the dora:

TopHinge----_-__

Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the
cabinet. I,ifl it off the center hinge pin.

[] TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO

THE LEFT

Interchange hinge and screws at top right with scre_vs

at the top left of cabinet.
Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this finae.

[] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE

BRACKET TO THE LEFT

For models with a base grille, remo_ e it by ,graslring, it
about 6" fl'om each end and pulling its bottom edge

toward VOtl.

Using a Torx _'_drive_; move the bottom hinge bracket

and plastic washer fl'om the fight side to the left side.

NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket,

check to see if it is stuck to the bottom of the dora:

Set the door on a non-scratching surface with
the inside up.

[] REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

%q)e the door shut with masking rope.

Remoxe the center hinoe_ pin with a ,/8 socket
and ratchet.

i

PlasticWasher

HingePin--

CenterHinge_
Bracket

FreshFoodDoor

Remove the tape and tilt the door away fl'om the
cabinet. Remove and save the washer on the hinge pin.

I,ifl the door straight up to ti'ee its bottom socket fl'om
the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.

I

0_.] PlasticWasher

Hing,

For models with a base grille, before rei)lacim,_ the
base grille, remo_.e the grille cap by remo'.im,_ the

screw. Screw the cap to the opposite side.

Replace the base grille by inserting the tops of the
metal clips into the oval vents, making sm'e one of the

plastic tabs on the back of the grille goes into each of
the oven vents. Then push the bottom of the grille

fin'ward tmtil it snaps into place.

Set the door on a non-scratching surfilce with the
inside up.

CAUTION: Do not let door drop to the floor.
To do so could damage the door stop.

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Installation instructions

[] TRANSFER CENTER HINGE

BRACKET TO THE LEFT

]_emove the center hinge bracket by removing the
three Torx _':screws.

NOTE: Kee I) these screws with the hinge bracket.
Thev are hmg screws and will be used when installing

the hinge on the other side.

On some models, you will need to remove the col()>

matched caps fl'om the screw heads before you can

remove the screws. Use the edge of a thin fiat blade to

gently PU tile caps off the screw heads. (A pu W knife
works well for this.) Cover the blade with tape to

prevent scratching the paint.

Remove the three Torx <'_screws fl'om the center lett

side of the cabinet. Screw them into the holes on

the right side.
Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at

the center left side of the cabinet. Insert and
tighten the three long screws,

Replace the caps by snapping them over the screws

with wmr finger.

- _ 1-----_ --.:ScrewCap

[] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR

DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT

Plastic hm_dle: 0

O Remme the l)lug, _ _.rEae_..

button b', careflfll_

)trim* trader the edoe

with a putty knife.

Remox e the

the handle. _ Remove

exp(,sed screw h(,lding 'O" !
the two screws holding andle

the handle to the top -. /Plug
of the dooi:

Stainless steel handle:

Rein(we the two

screws holding the

handle to the top of
the door. I,oosen the

set screw with the

3/32" _Mlen wrench
(SUl)plied) and remove

the handle. _ Remove
the handle fastener

with the 3/16" _Mlen
wrench (sui)plied) .

Transfer the fastener

to the fight side and

move the I)lug button

to the left side of the
refligerator door.

°?

Handle
Plug

t

Ph
Button

[] TRANSFER DOOR STOPS

On each dora, moxe the metal door stop fl'om the

right to the lelL
Moxe any scre_s fl'om the left to the right.

,p Door

\

LeftSide

RightSide

After removing the

handle: Move the small

plug buttons fl'om tile top
right side of the door top

and insert them into the
holes on the opposite side.

Move the lmge plug
button fl'om the left

edge of the door and
insert it into the hole

on the opposim side.

PlugButton

I

21

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.)

Transfer the door plug

button to tile opposite Butt

side. O

Reinstalling the handle:

Attnch tile handle to tile

right side ot the doo_,

Plastic hmadle: _,_,,,, @

I,ine up tile handle with tile

screw holes in tile top of tile door _'_
and tighten the screws. _ Install file

screw into the bottom of the handle.

O Reinstall the handle plug.

Handle

Plug_ I

Stainless steel hm_dle:

O Attach tile handle

to the ti_stener and
tighten with the 3/32"

Allen wrench

(supplied). _ I,ine

up the handle with the
screw holes in the top

of the door and
tighten the screws.

TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR

[]

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT

Plastic hmldle: 0 _ ---

ReI/loxe the screws ...... __

holding the handle to _=1_iI_--"-"--"-_ T

the to)'l and bottom (>i |i i

• i----..J Hug

tile doo_: O Remoxe | Button
handle. _ Moxe tile |

plug button on tile /
fioht side of the door to

tl?; handle screw h(>le /
on tile left side. _ --

Stainless steel hmadle:

Rein(we tile two

screws holding tile
handle to the bottom

ol the door: i,oosen the
set screw with tile 3/32"

Mlen wrench (s/q/plied)
and remove the handle.

Remove the handle

fastener with the 3/16"
Mlen wrench

(supplied). _ Transfer

the fi_stener to the right
side and move the GE

badge to tile left side of tile fl'eezer door: Remove tile
paper coveting on tile adhesive backing prior to

attaching the badge to the dora:
Reattnch tile handle on tile opposim side using tile

holes closest to the edge (ff the dora:

22

Plastic hmadle: ,_OO I,ine up tile handle

with tile screw hole in T ....

the t°l> °I the d°°r aIld _ Jl ]

, Plug

tighten screw. _ ]nstnll _ .. [ ''" ] [

' , bullon [ I I

thetw,>s,','e,,'srot,>the / I I

bott(,In (,I tile handle. J ] [

Moxe tile plug ] ]

b//tton on tile right _ ] ]
side of tile door to tile _

handle screw hole on

the left side. --_' @

Installation Instructions

[] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.)

Stainless steel hmadle:

O Attach tile handle to

tile ti_stener and tighten
with tile 3/32" _Mlen

wrench (supplied).

Line up the handle

with the screw holes in
tile bottom of tile door

and tighten tile screws.

[] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR

DOOR

I,ower tile i'eiiJgei_ltor door onto tile bottoil/
hinge pin.

i

Plastic

[] REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR

I,ower tile ti'eezer door onto tile center hinge pin.
Be sure tile washer is in place.

I{ CenterHinge Pin

Plastic

i,ifl tile top hinge so tile pin fits into tile door socket.
Support tile door on tile handle side and make sure

tile door is straight and tile gap between tile doors is
even across tile fi'ont. V_]/ile holding tile door in

place, tighten tile top hinge screws.

Straighten tile door and line it up with tile center
hinge bracket.

Reinstall tile center hinge pin with a 3/8" socket.

Turn it until it extends through tile hinge bracket
and into tile door

PlasticWasher -_>-+

Hinge Pin-_

I

Center Hinge ...................-.4_

Bracket

I

Refrigerator Door

23

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.

HUMMM...

-- WHOOSH...

• The new high efficiency compressor may mn taster
and hmger than wmr old refl'igerator and wm may

hear a high-i)itched hum or pulsating sotmd while
it is operating.

• _m may hear a whooshing sound when the (loo_ close.
This is due to i)ressure equalizing within the retiJgeratoi;

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

• You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as the

refrigei'ator cools to the correct teil/l)erattlre.

• The compressor may cause a clicking or chiq)ing
sotmd when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).

• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defl'ost can cause a cracking or i)oi)ping

SOtlnd.

• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking
cycle, you mav hear the ice cubes dropping into

the ice bucket.

• On models with a dispenser, dm'ing water dispense,
wm may hear the water lines move at initial dispense

and after dispenser button is released.

WHIR./

• You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds.

This hal)pens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened frequently or when

a large amount of fi)od is added to the refl'igerator
or fl'eezer compartments. The rims are helping to

maintain the correct temperatures.

WATERSOUNDS

6

• The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gm'gling noise like boiling water.

• Water dropping on the defl'ost heater can Catlse a
sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing SOtlild dm'ing the

defl'ost cycle.

• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cvcle as ice melts ti'om the evaporator and flows into

the drain pan.

• Closing the door mav cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.

24

Beforeyou carl forservice.., geco,,

Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

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

Possible Causes

Freezer doorpops open This is normal if, after

when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer

is closed door closed on its own.

Door does not close Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

What ToDo

• This indicates that there is a good seal on the freezer

(loo_; If the ti'eezer door does not autonmticallv close after

I)oI)ping open, the rollers need a(!iusting. See Rollers and

Leveling Legs.

by#serf

Refrigerator does Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • \_hit ab()ut 40 minutes h w (leli'()st cycle to end.

not operate Refrigerator control ha • l_/h)ve th e retiJgerat()r aud ti'eezer c()utr()l t_) a

0 (off) position, tern l)el';Itt II'e settiug.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the lalu'"_ completely, into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fl/se or reset the breakel;
breaker is tripped.

Vibration orrattling Refrigerator is not resting • A(!i ust leveling legs (See Rollers and Leveling Legs).

(slightvibration on all four rollers.
isnormal)

Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • \_lit 94 l/()tus tar the reflJgerator to completely

long periods or cycles is ['lrst plugged ha. co()l (h)wu.

onandofffrequently

(Modern refrigerators

with more storage amounts of food are

Often occurs when large • This is uomml.

space anda larger placed ha refrigerator.

if )ackaoe is holding door open.freezerrequiremore Door left open. • Check to see l

operatingtime.They

start and stopoften
to maintain even door openings.

temperatures.) Temperature controls set • See About the controls.

Hot weather or frequent • This is uomml.

at the coldest setting.

Refrigeratororfreezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.

compartment too warm cold enough.

WaJcm weather or frequent • Set the tell/l)el'att/l'e (outrol oue step coldel:

door openings. See About the controls.

Door left open. • Check to see if l)ackage, is holding door ol)eu.

Freezer door popped open. • See the problem Freezer door pops open when

refrigeratordoor is closed.

onfrozenfood

if )a(ka,,e is holding door open.Frostorice crystals Door left open. • (:he('k to see l _ ,

(frost within package Too frequent or too long

isnormal)

door openings.

Food blocking freezer air vents. • Move items away ti'()m the back wall of the ti'eezeL

Frequent "buzzing" lcemaker power switch is ha • Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keel)iug it
sound the I (on) position, but the in the I(on) l)ositiou will damage the water xalve.

water supply to the refrigerator
has not been commcted.

Small orhollow cubes Water flflter clogged. • Replace filter cartfidoe_ with new cartridge or with I)lu_

25

Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes What ToDo

Automaticicemaker
(onsomemodels)

doesnotwork

Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs clemahag. • EmpV and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste

Icema.ker power switch is

not on,

Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not comlected.

Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hotu_ fl)l" th e refl'igerat_)l" t() (()ml)letely

too warln, cool dowu,

Piled up cubes in the storage • I,evel cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker

to shut off.

Ice cubes stuck in icema_ker. • Tuna off the icemakel; remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icelnaker back on.

icemaker blinking.)

Food lrmlsmitthag odor/taste • Wrap fi)ods well.

to ice cubes,

• On power switch models, set tile power switch to the
I (on) position. On feeler am_ models, mo_,e the feeler

am/to the ON (down) position,

Interior of refrigerator • See Care and cleaning.

needs clemfing.

if )acka,,e is holding door open.Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • (_heck to see 1

Temperature control not set • See About thecontrols.

cold enough, • A newly installed reflJgerator may take 12-24 hotu_

to be_iu iua!du,_ ice cubes.

Moisture forms on Not unusual during • \4"ipe suYlilce (liT; then a(!just the fresh fi)od control
cabinet surface periods of high humidity. ,setfiw_ one number higher, and check again, in 24 horus.

between the doors

Refrigerator has odor Foods _'m_s_mitth_g • Foods with strong odm_ should be tightly wral)ped.

odor to refrigerator. • Kee l) an ol_en box of baking, soda in the refi_igerator;

rel)lace every three mouths.

Interior needs clemfing, • See Care and cleaning.

Moisturecollectsinside Too frequent or too
(inhumidweather,air long door openings.

carriesmoistureinto Open containers of water or • C()ver (11"seal ()pen c()utainel_. D ufing a (lefr_)st cv('le

refrigerator when doors warm food in the refrigerator, moisture will be removed fl'om the reflJgeratol', but may
are opened) return with hmg or fl'equeut door openings.

Refrigerator compartment No power at outlet. • Replace fi/se or reset the breakel:

light does not work Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacingthe light bulbs.

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Possible Causes What ToDo

Hotair frombottom
ofrefrigerator

Foodtreezing in Food too close to the air vent * Move the fl)od away fl'om the air vent (nero" the

the refrigerator at the back of the refrigerator, controls).

Orange glow Defrost heater is on. * This ix mmnal.
in the freezer

Normal air flow cooling
motor, ha the refrigeration

process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the

area under the refrigerator.

Some floor coverings will

discolor at these normal
mad safe temperatures.

Refrigerator control is set * Move the reiiJgerator control to a _mner
too cold. tel//pel':lttll'e setting one incI'el//ent _lt ;i fii//e.

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Door bins do not fit The freezer door bills are * TI_,, to inst_lll the bins ill b()th do()I_.

in the door a different size than the

refrigerator door bills.

Freezerlightdoes
notwork

Some models do not have a
freezer right.

Light bulb burned out • See Replacingthelight bulbs.
or loose,

• Check fi)r a senti-clear dome light shield in the Ji'eezer

ceiling. II tire dome ix opaque white, tire model does not
have a ti'eezer light. Check tot a door acfix_ted light

switch on tire right side (ff tire freezel: It there ix only
a cap in place (ff a switch, the model does not have

a tl'eezer light.

Controls do notlight up Some models do not have • If you can read white ntllllbelN on tire control setting,

righted controls, the model does not have lighted controls.

Refrigerator right bulb burned • See Replacingthelight bulbs.

out or loose.

Waterhaspoor Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water tmtil all water in system ix

taste/odor used for a long time. replenished.

Waterin firstglass Normal when refrigerator • _4'ait 24 hems ti)r the refiigerator to completely

is warm is f'lrst illstalled, cool down.

Water dispenser has not been • Dispense w;Iter until all w;iter is svstelll ix
used for a long time. replenished.

Water system has been drained. • _dlow several horus ti)r replenished supply to chill.

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Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes What ToDo

Water dispenser Water supply line turned off * See Installing the water line.

does not work or not cmmected.

Water filter dogged. * Replace filter cartridge or rein(we filter and install plug.

Air may be trapped ha * Press the dispenser ami fl)r at lea,4 2 minutes,

the water system.

Waterspurting from Newly-hastaUed filter cartridge. * Ruu water fl'om the dispenser for 3 miuutes

dispenser (about 1½ gallons).

Wateris not dispensed Water in reservoir is frozen * Set the reii_igerator control to a wamier setting and

buticemakeris working because the controls are wait 24 houl_./f water does not dispense after 24 houl_,

set too cold. call fin" service.

No water orice cube Supply line or shutoff valve * Call a plumbe_:
production is dogged.

Water filter dogged. * Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug,

S; • "

Filter cm'tridge not * Remove aml reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that

properly hastalled, it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge

should be positioned vertically.

Water is leaking from Glass not being held under * Hold the glass underneath the dispenser fi)r 2-3 see(rods

dispenser the dispenser long enough after releasing the dispenser button. _Viter may continue

after button is released, to dispense after the butt(m is released.

Air may be present ha the

water line system, caushag
water to drip after being

dispensed.

• Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to reinove air

tl'OlU svstel//,

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