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

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ............ 7

Care and Cleaning ............. 8

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

Storage Drawers ............... 6

Temperature Controls .......... 5

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator ............... 9

Reversing the Door Swing ...13-16

Water i,ine Installation ...... 10-12

Troubleshooting Tips

Befi)re You Call For Service .. 17, 18

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 17

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .... Back Cover

Product Registration

(Canadian) ............... 21, 22

Product Registration (U.S.) . 20-22

Warranty fi)r

Canadian Customers .......... 19

Warranty for U.S. Customers ... 23

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on

the upper left side of the flesh food

compartment.

Models 16,17,18

197D7799PO01 49-60521-1 08-08Jfl

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

[, DANGER! RISK OFCHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffbcation are not

problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

refJigeramrs are still dangerous.., even if they

will sit for "just a few dws." If you are getting

rid of your old refl-igeramt; please follow tile

instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You ThrowAway Your Old

Refrigerator or Freezer:

_ke offthe doors.

I,eave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refiigerants,

which under federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an

old refiigeration product, check with the

company handling the disposal about what

to do.

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 necessat T that it be a UIAisted (in the United

States) or a CSA certified (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 volts.

DANGER! RISQUES POUR LESENFANTS

COMMENTVOUSDEBARRASSER

CONVENABLEMENTDEVOTREANCIENREFRIGERATEUR

Les enfants pris au pi&ge ou morts d'asphyxie

sent tot_jours d'acmalit_. Les r_fl_ig&amm_

abandonn_s sent mr{joins aussi dangereux,

tile.tIle si on n'attend que <<quelquesjours,,

pour s'en d_barrasseL Si vous ne gardez pas

voue ancien r_flig&amuI; veuillez suMe les

directives ci-dessous afin de pr&_enir les accidents.

Avant de vous d_.barrasser de votre ancien

refrigerateur ou congelateur :

D_montez les portes.

Laissez les clayettes en place afin d'emp_cher

les enfants de grimper ?_l'int_riem.

Refrigerants

Tous les appareils de r_flig_ration confiennent

des r_flig_rants qui, conform_ment aux lois

f_d_rales, doivent &.treenlev_s avant route

_limination de l'appareil. Si vous vous

d_barrassez de vieux appareils de r_flig_ration,

v_.rifiez, aupr&s de la soci_t_ qui s'occupe de

leur _limilmtion, ce que vous devez faire.

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CORDONSPROLONGATEURS

Nous vous recommandons fortement de no pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs _ cause des risques

potenfiels qu'ils prOsentent dans certaines conditions.

Toutefois si vous d_cidez d'utiliser tout de re&me tm cordon prolongateuI; il est absolument n_cessaire

qu'il s'agisse d'un coMon _'_3 ills avec raise ?_la terre pour appareils _lectrom&mgeis homologu_ UL (aux

t_mts-Unis) ou cerfifi_ CSA (au Canada), pourvu d'une fiche et d'une prise mises ?_la terre de 115amp&res

(minimum) et de 120 volts.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

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Use this appliance 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:

This refrigerator must be properly installed

and located in accoMance with the Inst_fllation

Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the reffigeramL They could

&mmge the refrigerator and seriously i_jure

themseNes.

{{_iDo not touch the cold surfaces in the fleezer

compamnent when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

{{_iDo not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

{{_iKeep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the doors and between

the (loots and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careflfl closing doors when children are

in the area.

In refligeramrs Mill 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 refligeramr is plugged in.

Unplug die refligetamr before cleaning and

making repai,_.

NOTE:Westrong&recommendthatanyservicingbe

performedbyaquafifiedindividual

{{_iTurning the control to the 0 position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

{{_iDo not refleeze flozen foods which have

thawed completel):

MESURESDES 'CURIT "IMPORTANTES.

LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES.

.4,AVERTISSEMENT!

N'utilisez cot filectromfinager que pour I'usage auquel il est destinfi, comme expliqufi dans le

prOsent manuel

MESURESDESECURITE

Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil filectrique, observez toujours Insmesures de sficurffi de base,

y compris les suivantes.

Insmllez le r4flig4rateur conform4ment aux

directives d'insmllation avant de l'utiliset.

Ne lmssez pas les enfants grimpet; s'asseoiI;

se mnir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du

r_ffig_ramtn. Ils pourraient endommager le

r_ffig_ramur et se blesser gmvement.

N'enueposez et n'ufilisez pas d'essence ou

auues vapetn_ et liquides inflammables _'_

proximit_ de cet appareil ou de rout autre

appareil _lecuom_naget.

t_loignez les doigts des parties du r_flig&ateur

off l'on peut facilement se pincer : les espaces

entre les portes et entre les porms et les placards

sont tot{jours _uoits. Soyez prudent lorsque

vous femlez les potms de l'appareil en presence

des enfants.

Si votre r_flig&ateur est dot_, d'une machine A

glacons automatique _vitez le contact avec les

pi_ces mobiles du m_canisme _jectem; ou avec

l'_l_ment chauffant qui lib&re les glacons.

Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mmns sur le

m_canisme de la machine _'_glacons pendant

que le r_flig&amur est branch,.

Ne touchez pas les surfaces ffoides du cong_lateur

si vous avez les mains humides ou mouill_es :la

peau risque d'adh&er ?_ces surfaces tr_s floides.

D_branchez voue r_flig_tamur avant de le

nettoyer ou de le r_paret.

REMARQUE: Nousvousrecommandonsvivementde

confiertouter#paration_untechnicienqua/iriS

Lorsque vous r_ez la commande sur 0 (&eint),

l'alimenmtion _lectrique de l'ampoule n'est pas

couple.

Ne recongelez pas les aliments surgel_s qui ont

compl_tement d_gel& 3

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

A WARNING'!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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

For personal safety, this appfiance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of dds appliance is equipped widl a _g

prong (gnounding) plug which mates with a standmd

,%prong (grounding) wall outlet m minimize the

possibililyof electric shock h_taud flom this appliance.

Have file wall outlet and circuit checked bya qualified

elecnician m make sure the outlet isproperly

grounded.

X_rhere a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred, it

is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grounded ,%prong wall outlet.

The refligerator shouM alwa}sbe plugged into itsown

indMdual elecnical outlet which has a voltage mdng

flint matches the mdng plato.

This prcMdes file best perfomlance and also prevents

overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a

fire hazaJd from oveflleamd wir_.

Never unplug your refligermor by pulling on file

power cord. Alwa)s grip plug firefly and pull smdght

out flom file outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords dlat

have become flayed or oflletwise damaged. Do not use

a cord fllat shows crocks or abrasion damage along its

length or at either end.

X4rhenmoving file refligemtor away flom the

wall, be carefifl not m roll over or &unage the

power cord.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

MESURESDES_'CURIT_"IMPORTANTES.

LISEZD'ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES.

A A VERTISSEMENT!

RACCORDEMENT&ECTRIQUE

Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisiOme broche (mise _ la terre) de la fiche du cordon

d'alimentation. Pour votre sOcurit#, cet appareil dolt Otrecorrectement mis _ la terre.

I_ coition d'alimentation de cet app_ueil est muni

d'une fiche _'_3 brochm (raise _'tla tene) qui se braxlche

dmls une prise tamale ordinaire _'_3 alvg_des (raise _'_la

term) pour r_duire au minimum lm fisqum de chocs

41ecuiqum.

Faims examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un

_lectficien qualifi_ pour vous _tssurer que la prise mt

conectement raise _'_la terre.

Si la prise murale est du t)pe st_m(Lud _'_2 alv_oles, il

vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une pfi_ _'_3

ah'_olm conecmment raise _'_la mne.

Le r_fl_ig_rateur dolt toujoms &re branch_ dmls sa

propre prise de coumnt, dont la mnsion nominate est

idenfique _'_celle indiqu_e sur la plaque signal_fique.

Cette precaution mt recommand_e [K_urgmantir un

rendement optimum et gMmrune smcha_ge des

drcuits dlecniques de la rd0dence, ce qui potmait

crder un risque d'incendie par smvhaufIb dm ills.

Ne d_bmnchezj_un_fis le r_flig&ateur en fimnt sur le

cordon d'alimentation. Ndsissezfemaement la fiche du

cordon et drez droit pour la redrer de la prise.

R@arez ou remplacez imm_diatement tout cordon

effiloch_ ou endommag_. N'udlisez pas un cordon

fendill_ ou pr&enmnt des signes d'usure.

I_nsque vous d_placez voue r_flig&ateur du ram;

thims attention de ne pas le faire fouler sur le cordon

d'alimenmdon mqn de ne p_ts l'endommagen

VEUILLEZLIREETSUIVREATTENTIVEMENTCESMESURESDESECURITE.

CONSERVEZCESDIRECTIVES

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Aboutthe temperaturecontroldial ge.oom

Turningthe dial to 0stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer.It does notshut off power to the refrigerator.

The temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into the slot in the middle

settings plus/7. I is the warmest. 9 is the of the dial and you can turn the dial to

coldest. At first, set the dial at 5. the set6ng that is best suited to your needs.

After using the refrigerator; adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to

dial if necessary, get cold.

Aboutthe freshfoodcompartmentshelves.

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

[_Tilt up

Half- Width Shelves

One end of tile shelf rests on a molded side-

wall support; a bracket on the other end

hooks into a track on tile Ie_tl cabinet waU.

TOremove, lift the shelf up at flont, then off

tile support and out of tile track.

Toreplace, select desired shelf height. With

shelf front raised slightly, hook the

bracket's mp lug into tile track, then lower

the shelf Ohm the support.

NOTE:Theshelftotherightof thetrackis

designedtohookintotheright-handslot,theshelf

totheleftisdesignedtohookintotheleft-handslot.

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kiftrearj

Pullfo_vard

Toremovethe full-width shelves

Full- Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding

shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf,

a spillproof shelf or two steel wire

stationary shelves. These shelves can be

moved to another place in tile flesh food

compartlnent.

Tile full-width sliding shelf has stop-locks.

When placed correctly on the shelf

supports, tile shelf will stop before coming

completely out of the refrigerator and will

not flit when you place food on it or

remove food flom it.

Toremovea full-width shelf when

the fresh food compartmentdoor

cannot be openedfully

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Spillproof Shelves (on some models)

Spillproof shelves have special edges

to help prevent spills flom dripping

to lower shelves. To remove or replace

tile shekes, see tile above insu_ucfions.

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About the freezer compartment shelves.

Step Shelf

Toremovethestepshelf:

[-7]I,ift left side of shelf slightly.

[_-]Move shelf to the left to free its iight

ends flom holes in the cabinet wall.

[-_] Lower _ight side of shelf, move shelf to

the _ight and rake it out.

Toreplacethestepshelf:

[--_]With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends

of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.

[_--]I_iffleft side of shelf slightly, swing shelf

up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in

cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

About the storage drawers.

Not aft 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 d_T.

..... i Snacks Drawer

The snacks drawer can be moved to the

most useflfl location for your family's

needs.

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About storage drawer and cover removal, ge.com

Not aft features are on aft models.

Humidity Control

HIGH LOW

Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)

Slide the control all die way to the Slide the control all die way to the LOW

HIGHsetting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels

recommended for most vegetables, recommended for most fl_uits.

Drawer and Cover Removal

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

drawers past tile stop location.

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Full-Width Drawer with

Plastic Cover

Toremovethe cover,lift it off its supports,

pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

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Twin Drawer Shelf

Toremove:

[-'7]Remove tile dxmvers.

F_-]Reach in, push the flont of glass cover

up, and at the same time, pull it forward

_tsfar as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the cold

glass covet"with hot water becmlse the exu'eme

temperature difference mW cause it m break.

_] Remove tile drawer flmne. (Always

remove tile ,glasscover before you rake

out the drawer flame.)

iJfi the fi'mne off the supports at each side

aud back, pull it forward, flit it aud take it out.

Toreplace:

[-_ Lower tile frame until it rests (m tile

supports at each side and back.

F_--]Replace tile glass covei, pushing its rear

edge firmly into the rear flvmm channel

and gendy lowedng tile flont into place.

[j] Replace tile (hmve_s.

About the automatic icemaker.

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

There are 2 types of icemakers:

PowerSwitih ]cemaier

GreenPowerLight FeelerArm

Power switchmodel

FeelerArmin

theSTOP

FeelerArmin (up) position

theON (down)

position

Feelerarm model

Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)

The icemaker will produce approximately

100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period,

depending on the fl'eezer compai'unent

temperature, room temperature, number of

door openings mid other rise conditions.

If the refl'igeramr is operamd before the water

connection is made to the icemaket; move the

feeler m'm to the STOP(.p) position.

When the refligeramr has been connecmd

m the wamr supply, move the feeler am1 m

the ON (down) position.

The icemaker willfill with water when it cools

to 15°E A newly-installed refi'igerator mW rake

12 m 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.

Once the icemaker starts m make ice,

it mW take up m 48 hours m fill the bin,

depending on the mmperamre setdngs

and number of door openings.

You will hear a buzzing sound each dine

the icemaker fills with WamL

Throw away tile fi[st few batches of ice

to allow the water line to cleaL

Be sure nothing interferes with tile sweep

of tile feeler arm.

When die bin fills to die level of die feeler

arm, die icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is normal for severed cubes m be joined

mgetheL

If ice is not used flequendy, old ice cubes

will become cloudy, tasm stale, shrink or

fuse mgetbeL

On power switch models, the g_een power

light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the

icemakeL To correct this, set the power

switch m 0 (off) and remove the cubes. Set

the power switch m I (on) m resm_* the

icemakeL Af_er the icemaker h_ts been

turned on again, there will be a del W of

about 45 minums before tile icemaker

resumes ope_v_fion.

NOTE:In homeswith lower-than-averagewater

pressure,you mayhear the icemakercycle multiple

times when makingonebatch of ice.

IcemakerAccessoryKit

If your refi'igerator did not ah'eady come

equipped with an maomafic icemaker, an

icemaker accessoW kit is available at extra cost.

Check tlle back of tlle refligerator for

tile specific icemaker kit needed for

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your model.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Thedoorhandlesandtrim (on some models). Clean

with a cloth dampened Mtb soapy wateL Dry Mtb a

soft cloth.

Keep the outsideclean.Wipe Mtb a clean cloth lighdy

dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid

dish detergent. DxT and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some

models) can be cleaned with a commercially available

stainless steel cleaneL Do not use appliance wax or polish

on the stainless steel.

Donotwipe therefrigeratorwith asoileddishclothor wet

towel.Thesemayleavea residuethatcanerodethepaint.

Donotusescouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners

containingbleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand

weakenthe paintfinish.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp preventodors,leave an open box of baking soda

in the flesh food and freezer compartments.

Unplugthe refrigeratorbeforecleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of

sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights

or controls.

Use warm wamr and baking soda solution--about a

tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)

ofwateL This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse

and wipe dry.

Aider cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of

peuoleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.

This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending

out of shape.

Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves(onsomemodels)withhot water

becausethe extremetemperaturedifferencemaycausethemto

break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan

causeit toshatter.

Donotwashany.plasticrefrigeratorparts in thedishwasher.

Condenser

/ _"-, There is no need for routine

_;,_ condenser cleaning in

normal home operating

ex,vi,ox,mex,ts.Howevex,ix,

environments that may be

gleaning thecondensercoils, particularly dusty or greasy,

the condenser should be

cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation.

To clean the condensex; turn the temperature control

dial to 0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.

Fox best results, use a brush specially designed for this

purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.

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Moving the Refrigerator

Be carefld when moving the refligerator away flom

the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those with

embossed surfaces.

Turn the leveling legs at each flont corner of the

refiigemtor counterclockwise until the rollers support

the refiigeratoL Pull the refiigeramr suaight out and

rental it m position by pushing it suaigbt in. Moving

the refrigeratorin a side directionmat,resultin damage

tothefloorcoveringorrefrigerator.

Whenpushingthe refrigeratorback,makesurey.oudon'troll over

thepower cordoricemakersupplyline (onsomemodels).

Aider rolling the refligerator back into place, mrn the

legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the

refiigeratoL

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator

flom its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool

and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or

lower wattage.

Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to

the light circuit.

Preparing for Vacation

Fox long vacauons or absences, remove food and

unplug the refrigerator. Move the temperature control

dial to the 0 position, and clean the interior with a

baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of

baking soda to one quart (1 liter) ofwateL Leave the

doors open.

Move the feeler arm to the SlOP (up) posidon and

slmt off"the water supply to the refligeratoL

If the temperature can drop below fleezing, have a

qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on

some models) to prevent serious property damage

due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers

by roping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin anuprightpositionduringmoving.