Page 1: Table Of Contents
Model # _________________ Serial # _________________ Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of the refrigerator compartment. GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-1000501 Rev. 0 03-20 GEA...
Page 2 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.
Page 3: Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow WARNING these basic safety precautions: or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe cleaning.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Page 5: Temperature Control
Temperature Control The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings. Your refrigerator will come with the recommended warmer temperature, turn the dial counter-clockwise both compartments, turn the knob counter-clockwise to Light Switch refrigerator. Garage Operation Models with dual temperature control have an adjustable ambient temperatures between 38-110°F (3.3-43.3°C).
Page 6: Fresh Food Compartment Shelves
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 stationary tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves. These shelves can be moved to another place in the fresh food compartment.
Page 7: Storage Drawers
Storage Drawers Not all features are on all models. Snack Drawer Fruit and Vegetable Drawers The snack drawer can be moved to the most useful Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the location for your family’s needs. drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
Page 8: Automatic Icemaker
See above for the location of the label on the allow the water line to clear. Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler please call 800.GE.CARES (in Canada 800.561.3344) arm. for the correct icemaker. 49-1000501 Rev. 0...
Page 9: Care And Cleaning
Care And Cleaning Cleaning the Outside Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim DO USE DO NOT USE Soft, clean cloth or sponge Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges, scouring or steel wool pads Mild detergent mixed with warm water Abrasive powders or sprays Window Sprays or Ammonia Appliances parts store for approved stainless steel...
Page 10: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18, 19, & 22 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our website at: geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Page 11: Water Line Installation
Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer. Follow these and cause water damage to your home. • A GE Appliances water supply kit (containing tubing, water damage. shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available...
Page 12 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.) FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Cont.) Read these instructions completely and carefully. NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing WARNING Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle To reduce the risk of valves are illegal and use is not permitted in electric shock or injury during installation, Massachusetts.
Page 13 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.) CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (Cont.) NOTES: Tubing • Before making the connection to the Copper Clamp refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord Tubing is not plugged into the wall outlet. Compression •...
Page 14: Installing The Door Handle
Bushing with Screw fresh food door across from the handle. 2. Remove the backing on the GE Appliances badge and carefully place it in the hole sure the badge is oriented the correct way before applying it to the door.
Page 15: Reversing The Door Swing
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING BEFORE YOU START WARNING Follow all steps when reversing the door swing. Failure to follow these instructions, outlet. leaving off parts, or overtightening screws, can lead 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy to the door falling off and result in injury and property compartment.
Page 16 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Cont.) REVERSING THE HARDWARE WARNING Follow all steps when reversing the door swing. Failure to follow these instructions, leaving off parts, or overtightening screws, can lead tighten screws on hinge side. to the door falling off and result in injury and property NOTE: Some hinges have 4 holes.
Page 17 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Cont.) REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1. Remove handle screws from the top of fresh food door. Remove handle screws from the 5.2. Remove door handle on fresh food door by sliding the handle up off of the fastener (Plastic Handle) or plastic bushing (Stainless Steel by sliding the handle down off of the fastener (Plastic Handle) or plastic bushing (Stainless...
Page 18 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Cont.) RE-HANGING THE DOORS RE-HANGING THE DOORS (Cont.) 6.1 Re-hang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in in place on the pin.
Page 19: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds 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. The new high HUMMM... You may hear the fans spinning at high efficiency compressor speeds.
Page 20 This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape. removed before use. Have more questions? For more information on your refrigerator or other GE appliances please visit geappliances.com/videos 49-1000501 Rev. 0...
Page 21: Limited Warranty
GE Appliances improve its sent to GE Appliances, please advise your technician not to submit the data to GE Appliances at the time of service. For the Period of:...
Page 22: Consumer Support
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support GEAppliances.com...

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