AMERICANA 16 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
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Top-Freezer
Refrigerators
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Model #
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Safety Information
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Connecting
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Safew Precautions
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Operating Instructions
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Storage Drawers
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Temperature
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Preparing
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Water Line Installation
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Before You Call
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Consumer Support
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Product Registration ........
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
For Service ....92, 93 Nomm] Operating Sounds ..Consumer Support Consumer Support .... Product Registration ..25, 26 Warranw ....MocMs 16, 17, 18 www.A mericanaAppliances, corn _._"_ Printedin the United States !iili_ 197D5984PO01 49-603!8-1 11-04JR Printedon Recycled Paper... - Page 2 IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. A WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the foflowing: Y_This refl'igerator must properl) installed :)_In refl'igerators with automatic...
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Page 3: Adapter Plugs
www.AmericanaAppliances.com WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT E LECTRICITY 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 this appliance is equipped This provides best peril)finance and also... - Page 4 About the temperaturecontrol dial Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Control Settings Temperature Control Dial temperature control dial nine settings plus 0, I is the wam_est, 9 is the coldest.
- Page 5 About the fresh foodcompartmentshelves. AmericanaAppliances Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests on a molded NOTE:Theshelf to theright of the track is designedto hookinto the right-hands/ot;...
- Page 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-Tray Sbeff Toremove the ice-tray shelf, lift t]_e left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to fl'ee it of the plug supports.
- Page 7 About storage drawer and cover removal, www.AmericanaAppliance Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humiditlt Drawer (on some moctels) Slide control all the way to the Slide control all the way to the HIGH setting to proxide high htuniditv setting to l)roxi(le lower...
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Page 8: Automatic Icemaker
About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker Power (on some models) Switch Icemaker Throw away first few batches of ice icemaker will produce seven cubes to allow water line to clear. -
Page 9: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.AmericanaAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside Donot wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish The door handles and trim (on some cloth or wet towel. These may leavea residue models). Clean with a cloth daml)ened that canerode thepainL Donot usescouring with soapy water. -
Page 10: Shelves
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure Be caretul when moving tile refl'igerator you don't rot over the power cord or icemaker awav from tile wall. All tvl)es of floor coverings can be damaged, i)articularly supply line _onsome models). -
Page 11: Installation Instructions
Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 I If youhave questions,call 1.800.432.2737 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES _Mlow the f 11 wm_ clealance.; "o o " ,* " " s "_ f )r ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. - Page 12 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Reconm_ended copper water supply kits _4TXSX2, _'_DXSX3 or _'_DXSX4, depending amount robing need. Approved plastic water supply lines refl'igerator robing kits _._DXO8X10009, _._DXO8X 10006, _._DXO8X 1O015 WXO 8X 10025. When connecting your...
- Page 13 Installation Instructions Install shutoff xalxe on the nearest frequentl) used WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A water supply (containing tubing, shutoff wdve [] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER fittings listed below) is available at extra cost SUPPLY fl'om vour...
- Page 14 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) [] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff _al_e to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Place tile compression nut and terrule (sleexe) for copper tubing onto tile end...
- Page 15 Installation Instructions [] CONNECT THE TUBING CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) NOTES: Fasten tile tubing into tile clamp provided hold it in a vertical position. need • Befl)re making tile connection to tile refrigerator, open tile clamp.
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Page 16: Reversing The Door Swing
• Provide a non-scratching work sm'iace fin. the (lomb. T20 or T25 Torxdriver, 5/16" hex-head IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the (needed for some socket driver cabinet tmtil dom_swing reversal is completed. - Page 17 Installation Instructions [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR [] BEFORE YOU START (CONT.) fi'om 1.1 Unplug refrigerator its electrical outlet. 2.2 _ith a 5/16" hex-head socket driver, reino;e tile screws that hold tile hinge to tile cabinet. 1.2 Empty all door...
- Page 18 [] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR the cabinet to the screw holes _acated b_ the center hinge removal. 3.1 Tape the door shut with maskim,. _ tape. 3.2 Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver 3.6 Transier the washer (if yore" model has one) to the a 5/16"...
- Page 19 Installation Instructions [] REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.4Transfer door stop Mo_e the metal door stop from the right end the left end. 4.1 Remoxe the base grille (if your reirigerator one) b} pulling it straight out. _._Door Stop 4.sTransfer door stop (cont.) Mo',e am screws from...
- Page 20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REHANGING THE DOORS []REHANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 5.1 Rehang the fresh food door 5.2 Rehang the freezer door door 5.1.1 I,ower fl'esh food onto 5.2.1 I,ower freezer door onto center botton_ hinge pin.
- Page 21 Normal operating sounds, www.AmericanaAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators technology. have more features and use newer Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... WHIRl. WHOOSH... • new high ettidency compressor may Hm thster and longer than wmr old reti'igerator and you may...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service... 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 What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait ab()ut 30 minutes tt)r (lefi'ost (vole to end. - Page 23 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Automatic icemaker Icema.ker power switch • On power switch Inodels, set the power switch to the does not work is not I (on} position. feeler 11/o(lels, Inove teeler (on some models) aY/n to the ON (down) position.
- Page 24 Notes.
- Page 25 GE Service Protection Plus rM GE, a name recognized worldwide _br quality and dependability', offers y'ou Service Protection Plus'"--comprehensive protection on all y'our appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brands covered Anywhere.
- Page 26 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you tbr purchasing our product. Registration tbr Americana r_'is proxided by GE. Thank you for placing your confidence in us. VVe are proud to haxe you as a customer'. Follow these three steps to protect your appliance...
- Page 27 Refrigerator Warranty. All warranty services for Americana are provided by GE Factory Staple your receipt here. Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Proof of the original purchase To schedule service, call 800.432.2737. date is needed to obtain service under the warrant_ We Will Replace: Any partof...
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Page 28: Consumersupport
ConsumerSupport. ScheduleService Expert (;E repair se_,i(e is onE. one step awa_ fi'om your doo_: Schedule service at yore" convenience b) calling 800.432.2737 during nom/al business hom_. In Cmmda, call 1.800.361.3400 ExtendedWarranties Pro'chase a GE extended warran_ learn about special discotmts that are available while...