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AMERICANA Model 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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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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'.4
Extension
Cords
................
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 .........................
4
Storage
Drawers
...............
4, 5
Temperature
Controls
...........
4
Imcallation
In#ructions
Preparing
to Install
the ReflJgerator
................
7
Reversing
the Door Swing
... 11-14
Water Line Installation
.......
8-10
Tronbleshooting
Tips
Before You Call
For Service
.................
15, 16
Normal
Operating
Sounds
......
15
Combiner Support
Consumer
Support
............
20
Product
Re_strafion
........
17, 18
Warranty
.....................
19
www.A meriea naApp lia nees. cam
Models
16, 17, 18
Printed/b the United States
i;_ Printedon Recyc/ed Paper
197Dg984PO04 49-60522-1
08-08 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 ... Imcallation In#ructions Write the model and serial Preparing to Install numbers here: the ReflJgerator...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. 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: {{_i 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 (onsomemodels) temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into the slot in the 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 iii i _ 5/i) 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) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the 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 water. Dry with a tile wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, soft...

  • 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 installa6on, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical • IMPORTANT - S},ve these coIlIlectioIIs.

  • Page 8: Water Line Installation

    Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE IONSOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) Recommended copper water supply kits are _PX8X2, GE SmartConnect _" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are _X8X3 or _PX8X4, 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 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) I_ CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE I-8-1 T URN THE WATER REFRIGERATOR ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE NOTES: • Before making connection to the reiiig_l.mm be sure Tighten any connections rcfligecator power cord is not plugged into...

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    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 screws at top right with 5.1.4 Remove plug button fl'om the top hinge hole on screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on hinge...
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) I-_ RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) I-_ 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...

  • Page 15: Normal Operating Sounds

    Normal operating sounds. AmerioanaApplianoesoom 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 .ew high efr, cie.cy HUMMM... WHIR! • You may hear the fans spinning 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 ff)r quality dependability together with Assurant Solutions, offers you Service Protection Plus'_--comprehensive protection on your appliances.* Benefits Include: * Prompt, reliable service from GE Authorized Servicers , Convenient hours designed to suit your busy schedule , Quality replacement parts...
  • Page 18 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product. Re_stration 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 ....C6mo conectar la elect_icidad ..Precauciones de segmddad ... Instrucciones de operaci6n trol ......Cuidado y limpieza ....Estan tes ......Gavetas de ahn acen ami en to ..4, .5 M_quina de hielos autom_tica...
  • Page 22 /MPORTANTE /NFORMACiON BESEGUR/DAD. tEA TODAS /.ASINSTRUCC/ONES A NTESBESU USO. a, iAB VER' Use este aparato s61ocon el fin para el cual fue disefiado como se describe en este Manual del pmpietario. PRECAUCIONES DESEGURIDAD AI usar aparatos el#ctricos, se deben seguir precauciones bbsicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes: Este refiigerador debe insmlarse y ubicarse Mantenga...

  • Page 23: Comoconectar L Aelectricidad

    www.PmericanaPppliances.com A iAD COMOCONECTAR L AELECTRICIDAD Bajo ninguna circunstancia, no corte ni retire la tercera pata (conexi6n a fierra) del cable de electricidad. Por seguridad personal, este aparato debe estar correctamente conectado a fierra. E1 cable el_ctrico de este aparato est_i provisto Esto oflece el mejor desempefio...
  • Page 24 Sabre el dial de control de la temperatura. Girar el dial a 8 interrumpe el enfriamiento en ambos comparfimientos: el compartimiento de alimentos frescos y el congelador, aunque no apaga el suministro de corriente hacia el refrigerador. Dial de control de la temperatura (onalgunos modelos) E1 dial de control de la/cmpec, mwa fiene nueve...
  • Page 25 Sobre /as gavetas de a/macenamiento. www.PmericanaPppliances.com _:___-_-_ Gaveta de refrigerios La ga, eta de refligerios se puede mo, er a la posicidn m_is fitil segfin las necesidades de su fimfilia. Sobre la remocion de la gaveta de a/macenamiento y cubierta. No todas /as caractedsficas estbn presentes on todos los modelos.
  • Page 26 Cuidadoy limpieza de/refrigerador. Mover el refrigerador Limpieza exterior Las maniias de la puerta y aoeesorio (en algunos modelos). Tenga cuidado a] mover el refiigerador ]ejos de ]a pared. con aguajabonosa. [,impie con un patio humedecMo Seflue Todos los tipos de cubierms de piso se pueden datim;...

  • Page 27: Antes De Iniciar

    I str Modelos 16,17,18 Si tienepreguntas,Ilame a1800.432.2737 ANTES DE INICIAR AREA Permita el siguientc espacio pan_ una tiicil instalaci6n, Lea est_ instrucciones completa y cuidadosamente. apropiada circulacidn del aire y conexiones de plomerfa y • IMPORTANTE -G,_;d_ _,t_, el_ctricas. instrucciones para uso del inspector local.

  • Page 28: Instrucciones Para La Instalaci6N

    Instrucciones para la instalaci6n COMO INSTALAR LA TUBERJA DEL AGUA (EN ALGUNOS MODELOS) ANTES DE INiCIAR NECESITA (CONT.) Los kits de tuberfa para el refrigerador SmartConnect "_de i,os kits de cobre recomendados pare el suministro GE estfin disponibles en las siguientes longitudes: agua son WXSX2, WX8X3 o WX8X4,...
  • Page 29 Instrucciones para la instalaci6n Instale la v_lvula de cierre la mberfa agua consmno flecuentemente utilizada. _-] DIRIJA LA TUBERiA CIERRE EL SUIVlINISTRO PRiNCiPAL DE AGUA Y Dirija la tuberfa entre la lfl_ea del agua fifa y el refiigemdor DESENCHUFE EL REFRIGERADOR Dirija la tuberfa a travds de un orificio perfbrado en la pared o en el piso (detr5s del refligerador...
  • Page 30 Instrucciones para la instalaci6n COMO INSTALAR LA TUBERJA DEL AGUA (cowr.I m CONECTE LA TUBERJA AL ABRA LA LLAVE DEL AGUA REFRIGERADOR EN LA VALVULA DE ClEF{RE Apriete cualquier conexi6n que pueda presentar fl/gas. NOTAS: Antes de hacer la conexi6n al reffigerador, asegfirese de que el cable de corriente...

  • Page 31: Instrucciones Para La Instalacion

    Instrucciones para la instalacion COMO INVERTIR EL VAIVEN DE LA PUERTA [] RETIRE LA PUERTA NOTAS IMPORTANTES DEL CONGELADOR A1 inverdr el v'aiv&_ de la puerto: * Lea las instrucciones complemmente antes de 2.1 Pegue la puerto cerrada con cinm de enmascarar empezar.
  • Page 32 Instrucciones para la instalacion COMO INVERTIR EL VAIVEN DE LA PUERTA (CONT.I [_ RETIRE LA PUERTA DE _]RETIRE LA PUERTA DE ALIMENTOS FRESCOS ALIIV]ENTOS FRESCOS (CONT.) 3.1 Pegue la puerta cerrada con cinta de enmascarar. 3.7 Tome uno de los tornillos refimdos en el paso 2 y coldquelo...
  • Page 33 Instrucciones para la instalacion [-5-1 C OMO INVERTIR LAS MANIJAS 5.2 Traslade el freno de la puerta DE LAS PUERTAS 5.2.1 Desplace el tope de la puerto de metal pl_isdco y los tornillos del lado derecho lado izquierdo. 5.1 Traslade la manija de la puerta de alimentos frescos...
  • Page 34 Instrucciones para la instalaci6n COMO INVERTIR EL VAIVEN DE LA PUERTA (CONT.I [-67 C OMO VOLVER A COLGAR []COMO INVERTIR LAS MANIJAS LAS PUEFITAS (CONT.) DE LA PUEFITA (CONT.) 5.4.3 Retire el tornillo del borde 6.1.3 Incline la puerto hacia el gabinete. A medi&t que la puerto wmlve a su posicidn, deslice la bisagm deb_o de la superior derecho...
  • Page 35 Sonidos norma/esde operaci6n. .amoricanaAppliances.co Los refrigeradores m#s nuevos producen sonidos diferentes a los modelos m#s antiguos. Los refrigeradores modernos fienen m#s funciones y usan tecnologfa m#s reciente. gUsted escucha/o que yo escucho?Estos sonidos son normales. [] E1 . ._,_o c omp_e_o_ HMMMM..
  • Page 36 Antesde//amar a so/icitar servicio... Posib/es causas Qu# hater Normal cuando el refrigerador * Espere 24 horas basra que el refligerador se enflfe E! motor opera con se conecta iniciaimente. frecuencia par largos par completoo periodoso ciclos de Con frecuencia ocurre cuando * esto es noIIn_d.
  • Page 37 Notas. www.PmericanaPppliances,corn _=m = me,= m=,= e=e_ eee= ",_,= =...
  • Page 38 Notas.

  • Page 39: Garantia De/Refrigerador

    Garantia de/refrigerador. Grape aquf su recibo. Todos los servicios de la garantfa para Americana Se requiere facilitar prueba de proporcionados por GE centros de fbbrica 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 garantia.
  • Page 40 Soporteai consumidor.. Soliciteunareparaci6n E1 servk:io de expertos GE esui a tan sdlo un paso de su puerta. Programe el servk;io a su conveniencia llamando al 800.432.2737 durante horas normales de oficina. garantfasampliadas Compre una garantfa ampliada y obtenga demlles sobre descuentos especiales disponibles...

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