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- Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. GE GTS20ICNWW Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for GE GTS20ICNWW Find Your GE Refrigerator Parts - Select From 27438 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual & Adapter Plugs ....4 Installation Instructions Connect Electricity ....4 Model 20 Extension Cords . -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 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 refrigerator must be properly installed Keep fingers out of the “pinch point”... -
Page 4: Extension Cords
www.GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not Refrigerants problems of the past. Junked or abandoned All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they which under federal law must be removed prior will sit for “just a few days.”... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions Adapter Plugs
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 6: Refrigerator Control
About the controls on the refrigerator. www.GEAppliances.com FREEZER CONTROL REFRIGERATOR CONTROL 1 COLD 0 IS OFF 2 NORMAL 9 IS COLDEST 3 COLDEST Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 2 and allow 12 hours for the temperature to stabilize. -
Page 7: About The Shelves And Bins
About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. -
Page 8: Crispers And Pans
About the crispers and pans. www.GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. To Remove: These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer past the stop location. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker
About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm. per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer When the bin fills to the level of the feeler... - Page 10 www.GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water because the extreme baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer temperature difference may cause them to break. compartments.
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Page 11: Replacing The Light Bulb
Replacing the light bulb. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Light bulb may be hot. Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Unplug the refrigerator. -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be Pull the grille straight out connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit until the clips snap out. (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and... -
Page 13: Installing The Water Line
1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation to the water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water of the tubing are cut square. systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. - Page 14 Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra SUPPLY cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
- Page 15 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 16 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 Reattach the access cover.
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Page 17: Reversing The Door Swing
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on) position. Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate The icemaker will not begin to operate until it against the back of the refrigerator or against the reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or wall. - Page 18 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the screws attaching the center hinge to the cabinet. Then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door.
- Page 19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR BRACKET TO THE LEFT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Move the screws from the top right side of the door top and insert them into the handle screw holes on Remove the screw attaching the hinge pin to the right the opposite side.
- Page 20 Installation Instructions TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR REHANG THE HANDLE TO THE RIGHT REFRIGERATOR DOOR Remove the screws holding the handle to the top and Replace the base grille. Lower the refrigerator door bottom of the door. Remove handle. onto the bottom hinge pin. Shut the door, making sure to align the door with the cabinet.
- Page 21 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) INSTALL CENTER HINGE REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR BRACKET ON LEFT SIDE Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin. Remove the screw hole cover from the left side and insert it into the screw holes on the right side. Insert the center hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the refrigerator door.
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Page 22: Normal Operating Sounds
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 23: Troubleshooting Tips 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 • Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end. Refrigerator in defrost cycle. - Page 24 www.GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. odor/taste • Wrap foods well. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. •See Care and cleaning. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.
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Page 26: Product Registration
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 27 Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, 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. General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com...
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Page 28: Consumer Warranty
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: Refrigerator Warranty
Any part of the refrigerator (excluding water filter cartridge) which fails due to a defect in From the date of the materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, original purchase all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. -
Page 30: Consumer Support
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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