GE GTS18XCRERWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . 4

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . .11

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . .7

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reversing the Door Swing . . 19–24

Water Line Installation . . . . . 15–19

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . .26, 27

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .25

Customer Service

Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . . 29, 30

Warranty for

Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . 28

Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . 31

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Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

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the upper left side of the fresh food

compartment.

Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

Models

15, 16, 17, 18

162D3905P011

49-60250-1 11-03 JR

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Page 1 www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual and Adapter Plugs ....6 Installation Instructions Connecting Electricity ..4 Extension Cords ....5 Models Proper Disposal .
Page 2 DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie Réfrigérants sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateurs Tous les appareils de réfrigération contiennent abandonnés sont toujours aussi dangereux, des réfrigérants qui, conformément aux lois...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www.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 Be careful closing doors when children are and located in accordance with the Installation in the area.
Page 4 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 This provides the best performance and also with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits which...
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www.GEAppliances.com USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you must use an adapter, where local If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE codes permit, a temporary connection may be made the refrigerator until a proper ground has been...
Page 7 About the temperature control dial. www.GEAppliances.com 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 The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5.
Page 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. Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests on a molded NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is 2 Lift up and out side-wall support;...
Page 9 About the freezer compartment shelves. www.GEAppliances.com Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-Tray Shelf Plug Supports To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug supports.
Page 10 About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables.
Page 11 About the automatic icemaker. www.GEAppliances.com A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice per cycle–approximately 100-130 cubes to allow the water line to clear.
Page 12 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish models). Clean with a cloth dampened cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue with soapy water.
Page 13 www.GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure away from the wall. All types of floor you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker coverings can be damaged, particularly supply line (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with En poussant le réfrigérateur en place, veiller à...
Page 14 Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 15, 16, 17, 18 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) www.GEAppliances.com Visit our Website at: In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 www.geappliances.ca Visit our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Page 15 Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water to the water supply. If using copper, be sure both systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Page 16 WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, SUPPLY 800.626.2002.
Page 17 Pipe Clamp connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end Saddle-Type Vertical Cold...
Page 18 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 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 19 Installation Instructions PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate switch to the l (on) position. On feeler arm models, against the back of the refrigerator or against the move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.
Page 20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the BEFORE YOU START screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. 2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy the top of the door and set it aside, along with...
Page 21 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR DOOR (CONT.) 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface. 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center 3.2 Using a 5/16″...
Page 22 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) REVERSING THE HARDWARE REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle one) by pulling it straight out. 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the edge, and remove the screw underneath.
Page 23 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw holding the handle to the (CONT.) top of the door and the two screws holding 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle the handle to the bottom of the door. (cont.) 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the...
Page 24 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) REHANGING THE DOORS REHANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6.2 Rehang the freezer door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the 6.2.1 Lower the freezer door onto the center bottom hinge pin.
Page 25 Normal operating sounds. www.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... WHOOSH... The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
Page 26 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. •...
Page 27 www.GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Automatic icemaker •On power switch models, set the power switch to the Icemaker power switch does not work I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler is not on. (on some models) arm to the ON (down) position.
Page 28 CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long Warranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco’s Option Compressor Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Sealed System (including...
Page 29 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800.626.2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
Page 30 Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS.
Page 31 During this additional four-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. What GE Will Not Cover:...
Page 32 In the U.S.: 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 In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Camco, Inc.

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