GE 16 manual

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    GEAppliances.com R efr igera tor s T op-F r eez er 197D8622P001 49-60655 03-11 GE Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4 Operating Instructions Automa tic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6 Storage Draw ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRA TEUR Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asph yxie sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateurs abandonnés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même si on n ’attend que «quelques jours» pour s’en débarrasser . Si vous ne gardez pas votr e ancien réfrigérateur , ve[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:   This refrigerator m ust be proper ly i[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 w hich mates [...]

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    About the temperature control dial. GEAppliances.com About the fresh food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Full-Width Shelves Some models ha ve a steel wire sliding shelf , a stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof shelf or two steel wire stationa[...]

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    The snacks drawer can be mo ved to the most useful location for y our family’s needs . Snacks Drawer Not all features are on all models. About the storage drawers. 6 Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water tha t may accumula te in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry . About the freezer compartment shelves. Step [...]

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    About storage drawer and cover removal. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: R emov e the drawers. R each in, push the front of g lass co ver up , and at the same time , pull it forward as far as it will come . Tilt it and take it out. A void cleaning the cold glass co ver with hot water because the e xt[...]

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    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. 8 Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soap y water . Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. W ipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. The stai[...]

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    CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read t he se instructions compl e te l y and car efully . • IMPORTANT – Sa ve these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all go verning codes and ordinances . • Note to Installer – Be sure to lea ve these instructions with the Consumer . • Note to Consumer – K eep these instruc[...]

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    10 WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE Smar tConn ect ™ Ref r ige r ator Tubing kit , 1/4 ” outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply . If using copper , be sur e both ends of the tubing are cut square . T o deter mine how m uch tubing y ou need: measure the distance from the wa ter valve on the back of the refrigerator to [...]

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    Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest fr equently used drinking water line . SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR T ur n on the nearest faucet (counter clockwise) long enough to clear the line of water . 1 11 Choose a location for the v alve that is easily accessib le . It is best to connect into the s[...]

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    Installation Instructions 12 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the r efrigerator , be sure the refrigera tor power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • W e recommend installing a water filter if your wa ter supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’ s water[...]

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    13 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 When rev er sing the door swing: • R ead the instructions all the way through befor e starting . • Handle parts carefully to a void scratching paint. • Set screws down b y their related parts to a void using them in the wrong places . • Pro vide a non-scratching wor k surface for the d[...]

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    Installation Instructions 3.1 T ape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface . 3.3 R emov e the tape and tilt the door away fr om the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it back on the hinge[...]

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    Installation Instructions 4.2 Interc hange hinge and screws at top right with screws a t top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screw s on hing e side at this time. NOTES: • Some hinges ha ve four holes . Which holes you use for installing the hinge depends on which side y ou install the hinge . • The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel to [...]

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    Installation Instructions 5 .4.3 R emove the scr ew from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side . 5.4.4 T ransfer the door stop as shown in preceding section 5.2. 5 .4.5 Attach the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated b y remo val of the door[...]

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    17  The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than y our old refrigerator and y ou may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating .  Y ou may hear a w hooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the r efrigerator . Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Newer refri[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What To Do N o r m a l wh e n r e f r i ge r a to r • W ait 24 hours for the refrigera tor to completely i s f i rs t p l u g g ed i n. cool down. O f t en oc c u rs w h e n l ar ge • This is nor mal. a m o u n t s o f f o o d a r e p la c e d i n r e f r i g er a t o r . D o o r l e ft o p en . • Check to see if packa[...]

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    19 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service. Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial u se, and alte rati on o r defacing of the serial plate ca[...]

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    20 C C onsumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you f or purc hasing our product and thank y ou for placing your confidence in us . W e are proud to ha ve y ou as a customer! Follow these t hree s teps to protect your new appliance investment: Important: I f you did not get a registration c ard with your product, detach and retur[...]

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    OWNERSHIP REGISTRA TION P .O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONT ARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONL Y) Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : 21 General Electric Company W ar ra nt y Re g is t ra ti o n De pa r t me nt P .O . B ox 3 21 50 Lo ui s vil l e, K Y 4 02 32 -2 15 0 Please place in envelope an[...]

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    For refrigerators installed in the U.S. C C onsumer Product Ow nership Registration I m p o r t a n t M a i l T o d a y ! First Name Mr .  Ms.  Mrs.  Miss  Street Address City S tate Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _  Cut here Model Numb er Serial Number E-mail Address* * Please provide y o[...]

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    Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , visit us at GEAppliances.com , or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling [...]

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    Consumer Support. Ha ve a question or need assistance with y our appliance? T ry the GE A ppliances W ebsite 24 hour s a day , any da y of the year! F or greater con venience and faster service , you can now do wnload Owner’ s Manuals, order parts , or even sc hedule service on-line . In Ca na da : w ww . ge ap pl ia n ce s .c a GE supports the U[...]