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Top-Freezer
Refrigerators
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the upper left side of the fresh food
compartment.
Safety Information
Connecting
Electricity
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3
Extension
Cords
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3
Safety Precautions
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2
Operating
In#ructiom"
Automatic
Icemaker
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5
Care and Cleaning
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6
Shelves
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4
Storage
Drawers
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4, 5
Temperature
Controls
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4
Installation
In#ructions
Preparing
to Install
the ReflJgerator
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7
Reversing
the Door Swing
... 11-14
Water Line Installation
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8-10
Tronbleshooting
Tips
Before You Call
For Service
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15, 16
Normal
Operating
Sounds
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15
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support
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20
Product
Re_strafion
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17, 18
Warranty
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19
www.A meriea naApp lia nees. corn
Models
16, 17, 18
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Printed in the United States
Printedon Recyc/ed Paper
19705984PO04
49-60522
07-07 JR
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- Page 1 Top-Freezer Refrigerators Safety Information Connecting Electricity ..Extension Cords ....Safety Precautions ....Operating In#ructiom" Automatic Icemaker .... Care and Cleaning ..... Shelves ....... Storage Drawers ....4, 5 Temperature Controls ... Installation In#ructions Write the model and serial Preparing to Install numbers here: the ReflJgerator...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. 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 refligerator must be properly installed _Keep fingers out of the "pinch point"... -
Page 3: How To Connect Electricity
IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. 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 appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped This provides the best performance and also... -
Page 4: Shelves
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. Temperature Control Dial (on some models) Tile temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into file slot in flae middle settings plus 0. -
Page 5: About The Automatic Icemaker
About the storage drawers, www.AmericanaAppliances.com Utility Drawer utility drawer can be moved to the most useflll location for your famib,'s needs. About storage drawer and cover removal. Not aft features are on aft models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels) Humidity Control Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all fl, e way to the LOW HIGHsetting to provide high humidity... -
Page 6: Care And Cleaning Of The Refrigerator
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim (on Clean some models). Be careflfl when moving tile refligerator away flom with a cloth dampened with soapy wateL Dry Mtb a tile wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, soft cloth. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 ff you have questions, call 1.800.432.2737 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow file following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plmnbing and electrical " IMPORTANT - S.ve these COllnectioIIs. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (oNSOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) Recommended copper water supply kits are _FX8X2, GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount available in the following lengths: tubing you need. - Page 9 Installation instructions Install the shutoff vaNe on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. I_ ROUTE THE TUBING m SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG Route the tubing between the cold water line and REFRIGERATOR the refligerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long...
- Page 10 Installation instructions I1,1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE Fif] TURN THE WATER REFRIGERATOR ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE NOTES: " Betbr_ making the connection to the rcfligcmtor, be sur_ Tighten any connections the rcfligecator power cord is not plugged into the wall...
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Page 11: The Door Swing
Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR When reversing the door swing: 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. • Read the instructions all the way through before 2.2 With a 5/16" hex-head socket drivm, remove... - Page 12 Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) [] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.5 Transfer tlle two screws flom tlle opposite side of tile cabinet to tile screw holes vacated by tile center hinge removal.
- Page 13 Installation instructions I_ REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) [] REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES ICONT.I 4.2 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and Transfer fresh food door handle (cont.) screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge...
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Page 14: Reversing The Door Swing
Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) I-6]RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) i51 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT,) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket the top of the door. Place the spacer, then 5.4.1 Remove... -
Page 15: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal operating sounds. AmerioanaApplianoesoom 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. • The .ew high efr, cie.cy HUMMM... • You may hear the fans spinning WHIR! high speeds. - Page 16 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips PossibleCauses What ToDo Motor operates for long * Wait 24 horns for file refligemtor Normal when refrigerator to complete b, cool down. periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. offfrequently. (Modern Often occurs when large * This is hernial.
- Page 17 GE Service Protection Plus GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus'_'--comprehensive protection on all your appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71 CoverAny Appliance. * Backed by GE * All brands covered Anywhere.
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Page 18: Ownership Registration
Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product. Registration for Americana '* is provided by GE. Thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance... -
Page 19: Refrigerator Warranty
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 date is needed to obtain service To schedule service, call 800.432.2737. Please have serial number and model number available when cafling for service. -
Page 20: Parts And Accessories
Consumer S upport. Schedule Service Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your dooL Schedule service at your convenience by calling 800.432.2737 during nomlal business hours. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 ExtendedWarranties Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty... - Page 21 Congelador superior Refrigeradores Informaci6n de seguridad Cables de extensi6n ....(_6mo conecmr la electricidad ..Precauciones de seguridad ... Instrucciones de operaci6n Comrol ......Cuidado y limpieza ....Estantes ......Gavetas de ahnacenamiento ..4, 5 Mfiquina de hielos automMica ..
- Page 22 IMPORTANTE INFORMACION DESEGURIDAD. LEATODAS LASINSTRUCCIONES A NTESDESU USO. Zl iAD VERTENCIA! Use este aparato s61ocon el fin para el cual fue disefiado como se describe en este Manual del propietario. PRECAUCIONES DESEGURIDAD AI usar aparatos el6ctricos, se deben seguir precauciones b#sicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes: Este rcfligcrador...
- Page 23 www.AmericanaAppliances.com iAD VERTENCIA! COMO CONECTAR LAELECTR/C/DAD Bajo ninguna circunstancia, no corte ni retire la tercera pata (conexiSn a tierra) del cable de electricidad. Per seguridad personal, este aparato debe estar correctamente conectado a tierra. E1 cable el_ctrico de este apamto est_i provisto de Esto ofrece el mejor desempeflo y mmbi_n evim un enchufe de tres paros (cone_dn a fierra) que...
- Page 24 Sobre el dial de control de la temperatura. Girar el dial a 0 interrumpe el enfriamiento en ambos compartimientos: el compartimiento de alimentos frescos y el congelador, aunque no apaga el suministro de corriente hacia el refrigerador. Dial de control de la temperatura (en algunosmodelos) E1 dial de control de la fiene nuevc...
- Page 25 Sobre las gavetas de almacenamiento. Gaveta de refrigerios La gmeta de refrigerios se puede mo_er a la posici6n m_is fitil segfin las necesidades de su f:amilia. Sobre la remocion de la gaveta de almacenamiento y cubierta. No todas las caractedsticas est#n presentes en todos los modelos.
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Page 26: Cuidadoy Limpieza Del Refrigerador
Cuidadoy limpieza del refrigerador. Limpieza exterior Mover el refrigerador Las manijas de la puerta y accesorio (en algunos modelos). Tenga cuidado al mover el refiigemdor lejos de la pared. Limpie con un patio humedecido con aguajabonosa. Seque Todos los tipos de cubierms dc piso se pueden datiaJ, con un patio seco. -
Page 27: Instrucciones Para La Instalacion
Instrucciones para la instalacion 17, 18 Si tiene preguntas, Ilame a1800.432.2737 ANTES DE INiCIAR AREA Permita el siguiente espacio para una fi_cil instalacidn, Lea estas instrucciones completa y cuidadosamente. apropiada circulacidn del aire x conexiones de plomerfa ) • IMPORTANTE - G_,a_,_6 6s_,s eldctricas. - Page 28 Instrucciones para la instalacion ILl COIVIO INSTALAR LA TUBERtA DEL AGUA (EN ALGUNOS IVIODELOS) ANTES DE INIClAR QUE NECESITA (CONT.) I,os kits de tuber/a para el refligerador SmartConnecff" ][x)s kits de cobre recomendados para el suministro GE est,in disponibles ell las siguientes longitudes: agua son _%8X2, ¼,_8X3...
- Page 29 Instrucciones para la instalacion Insmle la _;_lvula de cierre en la tuberfa del agua de consumo mils fi-ecuentemente utilizada. I_ DIRIJA LA TUBERiA [il CIERRE EL SUMINISTRO PRINCIPAL DE AGUA Y Dirija la tubctYa entre la lflma del agua 5fa y el refigerador DESENCHUFE EL REFRIGERADOR Dirija la tuberfa a travds de un orificio pertorado...
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Page 30: Instrucciones Para La Instalaci6N
Instrucciones para la instalaci6n CONlO INSTALAR LA TUBERJA DEL AGUA (CONT.) 171CONECTE LA TUBERIA I-_ ABRA LA LLAVE DEL AGUA REFRIGERADOR EN LA VALVULA DE CIERRE Apriete cualquier conexi6n que pueda presentar fl/gas. NOTAS: Antes de hacer la conexi6n al refrigeradoi, asegfrese de que el cable de corriente del refiigerador no est_ conectado en el tomacorriente de la paved. - Page 31 Instrucciones para la instalaci6n COMO INVERTIR EL VAIVl N DE LA PUERTA NOTAS IMPORTANTES [] RETIRE LA PUERTA DEL CONGELADOR A1 invertir el vaiv6n de la puerta: • Lea las instrucciones completamente antes de 2.1 Pegue la puerto cenada con cinm de enmascarm. e IIl p e zar.
- Page 32 Instrucciones para la instalaci6n IFJI COMO INVERTIR EL VAIVI N DE LA PUERTA (CONT.) I-_ RETIRE LA PUERTA DE I_RETIRE LA PUERTA DE ALIMENTOS FRESCOS ALIMENTOS FRESCOS (CONT.) 3.1 Pegue la puerta cerrada con cinta de enmascarar. 3.7 Tome uno de los tomillos retirados en el paso 2 y coldquelo en el orificio para tornillo m_s exterior en el lado opuesto.
- Page 33 Instrucciones para la instalacion [] COMO INVERTIR LAS IVIANIJAS 5.1 Traslade la manija de la puerta de alimentos frescos (cont.) DE LAS PUERTAS Tap6n -..q 5.1.5Retire el tapdn del frente 5.1 Traslade la manija de la puerta de la puerta ? traslfidelo de alimentos frescos al lado opuesto.
- Page 34 Instrucciones para la instalacion IFJI COMO INVERTIR EL VAIVI N DE LA PUERTA (CONT.) COMO VOLVER A COLGAR []COIVIO INVERTIR LAS MANIJAS LAS PUERTAS (CONT.) DE LA PUERTA (CONT.) 5.4.3 Retire el tornillo del borde 6.1.3 Incline la puerta hada el gabinete. A medida que la puerto _a/ehe a su posMdn, deslice la bisagra debajo de la superior derecho...
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Page 35: Sonidosnormales De Operacion
Sonidosnormales de operacion. AmerioanaApplianoesoom Los refrigeradores m#s nuevos producen sonidos diferentes a los modelos m#s antiguos. Los refrigeradores modemos tienen m#s funciones y usan tecnologfa m#s reciente. g Listed escucha Io que tlo escucho ? Estos sonidos son normales. • E].. e,o, o m p, e soF HMMMM... - Page 36 Antes de i/amar a solicitar servicio... Posibles causas Que hacer El motor opera con Normal cuando el refrigerador * Espere 24 horas hasm que el ret_Jge:ador se e:d_fe frecuencia par largos se conecta inicialmente, par complero. periodos o ciclos de Con frecuencia ocurre cuando...
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Page 39: Garantia Del Refrigerador
Garantia del refrigerador. Grape aquf su recibo. Todos los servicios de la garantfa para Americana 'Mson Se requiere facilitar prueba de proporcionados por GE centros de f_brica o nuestros la fecha de compra original para prestadores Customer Care ® autorizados. Para concertar obtener un servicio bajo una cita de servicio, Ilame al 1.800.432.2737.Cuando Ilame la garantfa. -
Page 40: Piezas Y Accesorios
Soportea/ consurnidor. Soliciteunareparaci6n E1 servicio de expertos (;E esbi a tan s61o un paso de su puerta, t)rogmme el servicio a su corn e_fiencia llamando al 800.432.9137 dunmte horas normales de oficina. garantfasamplbdas Compre una garaHtfa ampliada y obtei/ga detalles sobre descueiltos especiales...