GE 17 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions
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Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . . 10-12
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 13-16
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . 17
Before You Call For Service ...... 18, 19
Consumer Support
Refrigerator Warranty . . . . . . . . . . 23
Consumer Support . . . . . . Back Cover
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.
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
Models 16, 17, 18
197D8622P001 49-60655-4 06-14 GE
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Water Line Installation ..10–12 Reversing the Door Swing ..13–16 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds ..17 Before You Call For Service ..18, 19 Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty . -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Refrigerants Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.”... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
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 must be properly installed and located NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. -
Page 4: How To Connect Electricity
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 This provides the best performance and also prevents (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire... -
Page 5: Temperature Controls
About the temperature control dial. GEAppliances.com Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Temperature Control Dial (on some models) The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from warmest to coldest. The recommended factory setting is shown in illustration to the left. -
Page 6: Storage Drawers
About the freezer compartment shelves. Step Shelf (on some models) To remove the step shelf: Lift left side of shelf slightly. Lower right side of shelf, move shelf to the right and take it out. Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall. -
Page 7: Automatic Icemaker
About storage drawer and cover removal. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. -
Page 8: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. the wall. -
Page 9: The Refrigerator
Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES GEAppliances.com visit our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical IMPORTANT –... -
Page 10: Water Line Installation
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8’ (2.4 m) as Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is described above. with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that... -
Page 11: Installation Instructions
Failure to Tighten the compression nut securely. drill a 1/4” hole may result in reduced ice production For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™ or smaller cubes. Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the... -
Page 12: Shutoff Valve
(refrigerator connection). Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing. -
Page 13: Reversing 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 starting. 2.2 With a 5/16” hex-head socket driver, remove the •... - Page 14 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal.
- Page 15 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE HARDWARE REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) (CONT.) 5.1.3 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the on hinge side at this time.
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Page 16: Reversing The Door Swing
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) RE-HANGING THE DOORS REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 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 5.4.1 Remove the screw the hinge pin. -
Page 17: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... The new high efficiency You may hear the fans spinning at high compressor may run speeds. -
Page 18: Before You Call For Service
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. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. - Page 19 GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Wrap foods well. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning See Care and cleaning. Moisture forms on cabinet Not unusual during periods of high Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control...
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Page 23: Refrigerator Warranty
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. -
Page 24: Consumer Support
GEAppliances.com Contact Us www.Hotpoint.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 GEAppliances.com...