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    R efr igerators T op-Freezer www .GEAppliances.com 162D3905P011 49-60250 02-03 JR Safety Instr uctions Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . 4 Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating Instr uct[...]

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    2 COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRA TEUR Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie 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 votre ancien réfrigérateur , veuil[...]

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    3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www .GEAppliances.com W ARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliance[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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 which mates[...]

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    5 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions CORDONS PROLONGA TEURS Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des risques potentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines conditions. T outefois si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même un c[...]

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    6 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions FICHE D’ADAPT A TION (Fiches d’adaptation non permi[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the temperature control dial. www .GEAppliances.com Control Settings T emperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 . 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5 . After using the re[...]

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    8 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 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 fresh food[...]

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    9 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. www .GEAppliances.com Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-T ray Shelf T o remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pu[...]

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    10 About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location. Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover T o remove the cover , lift it off its supports, pull it for ward, tilt it and take it [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 11 About the automatic icemaker . www .GEAppliances.com A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already come equipped with an automatic icemaker , an ice[...]

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    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . 12 Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water . Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not w[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 13 www .GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed sur faces. T urn the leveling [...]

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    14 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . • IMPORT ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IMPORT ANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer . • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future [...]

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    15 WHA T YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit , 1/4 ″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply . If using copper , be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. T o determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water s[...]

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    16 WHA T YOU WILL NEED (CONT .) • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. • A cold water supply . The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). • Power drill. • 1/2 ″ or adjustable wre[...]

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    17 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING T urn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear . Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing. 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE V AL VE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing[...]

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

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    19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work sur face for the doors. IMPO[...]

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    20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT .) 2 2.1 T ape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 2.2 With a 5/16 ″ hex-head socket driver , remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the[...]

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    21 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 sur face. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT .) 3 3.3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the[...]

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    22 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT .) 2[...]

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    5.1 T ransfer fresh food door handle (cont.) 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side. 5.2 T ransfer door stop 5.2.1 Move the metal door stop from the right end to the left end. 23 Installation Instructions T o reattach the handle on the opposite side. Plug Button 5.2.2 Move any screws from the left[...]

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    24 Installation Instructions 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin. REHANGING THE DOORS 6 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door . Place the spacer , then the washer , on the hinge pin. NOTE: The center hinge must b[...]

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    HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Y ou may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator . Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Op[...]

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    26 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 27 www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • On power switch models, set the power switch to the does not work is not on. I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler (on[...]

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    28 CONSUMER W ARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Y our refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long W arranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco’s Option Compressor Five (5) Y ears Five (5) Y ears Five (5) Y ears Sealed System (including Five (5) Y ears Five (5) Y e[...]

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    General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ –comprehensive protection on all your appliances– No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE [...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Appliances GE Consumer Products General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct [...]

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    31 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Refrigerator W arranty . (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 www.GEAp[...]

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    Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite In the U.S.: www .GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You ca[...]