GE 15 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions
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Safety
Instructions
Adapter
Plugs
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6
Connecting
Electricity
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4
Extension
Cords
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5
Proper
Disposal
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2
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3
Operating
Instructions
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11
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12, 15
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8, 9
Storage
Drawers
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9, 10
Temperature
Controls
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7
Preparing
to Install
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14
. . 19-24
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15-19
. .26, 27
Normal
Operating
Sounds
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25
Customer
Service
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Back Cover
Product
Registration
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29, 30
Warranty for
Canadian
Custome_
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28
Warranty for U.S. Customers
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31
Models
15, 16, 17, 18
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the upper left side of the fi'esh food
compartment.
162D3905P011
49-60250 02-03 JR
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions Adapter Plugs ....Connecting Electricity ..Extension Cords ....Models 15, 16, 17, 18 Proper Disposal ....Safety Precautions .... Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker ..Care and Cleaning ..12, 15 Shelves ....8, 9 Storage Drawers .... - Page 2 /})5 L eave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. A DANGER!RISQUESPOURLESENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DEBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DEVOTRE ANCIEN RE-FRIGE-RATEUR R#frig#rants Les enfants pris au pi&ge ou morts d'asphyxie sont tot_ours d'acmalit_. Les rdfrig_rateurs Tousles appareils de r_fi'ig_ration contiennent...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY PRECA U flONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: NThis refrigerator must be properly installed Be carefifl closing doors when children and located in accordance with tile Installation in the area. - Page 4 IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. A 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 hest performance and also...
- Page 5 'a 3 ills avec mise 5. la terre pour appareils dlectromdnagers homologud UL (aux Etats-Unis) ou certifi_ CSA (au Canada), pourvu d'une fiche et d'une prise mises _t la terre de 15 amp&res (minimum) et de 120 volts.
- Page 6 IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. USEOF 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. DO NOTUSE Howevm; if you must use an adapter, where local If the adapter ground...
- Page 7 Aboutthetemperature controldial ww_.GEAppliances. Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Control S ettings Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest.
- Page 8 Aboutthefreshfoodcompartment 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: Theshelf to theright of the trackis designedto hookinto the@t-hand slot, side-wall support;...
- Page 9 About the freezer compartment shelves, ww .GEAppliances.co Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice- Tray Shelf To remove the ice-tray sheff, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf re the left to free it of the plug supports.
- Page 10 About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping tile sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past tile stop location. Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover Toremovethe cover, lift it of?["...
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Page 11: Automatic Icemaker
NOTE:In homeswith Iower4han*average water icemaker will fill with water when pressure,you mayhear the icemakercycle it cools m 15°E A neMy-installed multiple timeswhenmakingonebatch of ice. refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. -
Page 12: Care And Cleaning
Use w_arm ,actter and baking soda solution- pr#caution.Le verretremp#soumis_ un choc about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda risquede se fracasser to a quart (1 liter) ofw_aten This both cleans and neutralizes odors. - Page 13 (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart If tbe temperature can drop below (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
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Page 14: Installation Instructions
Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 15, 16, 17, 18 I Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) o r Visit In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 o r VisitourWebsite a t: www.geappliances.ca www.GEAppliances.com our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow tbe following clearances for ease of insvallation,... - Page 15 Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refi'igerator is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water to tile water supply. If using coppm, be sure both systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Page 16: Water Line Installation
,_-ater valve. • If you are using a GE SmartConnec( _ Refi'igerator Tubing kit, the necessa W fittings are preassembled [] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE to the tubing. - Page 17 Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. PipeClamp_ For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect Refrigeratur Tubing kit, insert the molded end Saddle-Type _4 VerticalCold ShutoffValve of the tubing into the shutuff valve and tighten...
- Page 18 VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnec¢" Refrigerator Tubing kit, tile nuts are already assembled to the tubing. Insert tile end of the tubing into the water valve...
- Page 19 Push the refrigerator back to the wall. icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It will then begin operation automatically. Powerswitch model STOP(up}position ,rArmin the ON {down}position Feelerarm model...
- Page 20 Installation Instructions IFJI REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2.2Witb a 5/16" hex-head socket drivel, remove [] BEFORE YOU START screws that hold the top hinge to tbe cabinet. l.l Unplug tbe refrigerator from its electrical outlet. 9.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued...
- 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 Transfizr the two ,screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to tile screw holes ,racated...
- Page 22 Installation Instructions IRII REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REVERSING THE HARDWARE [] REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator one) by pulling it straight out. 5.1.1 Remove tile 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 (CONT.) 5.4.1 Remove the screw holding tile handle to the top of tile door and the two screws holding the handle to the bottom of the doon 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle (cont.) 5.1.5 Pull tile plug button from the front of the door and transfer...
- Page 24 Installation Instructions IRII 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 tbod door onto 6.2.1 Lower tbe freezer door onto the center bottom hinge...
- Page 25 Normal operating sounds, ww .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... 140/ ! WHOOSH... • The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips
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. Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes for defi'ost cycle to end. - Page 27 www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Icemaker power switch • On power switch models, set the power switch to the is not on. I(on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. Water supply turned off or •...
- Page 28 CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Nhat is covered How Long Warranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco's Option _,ompressor Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years _ealed 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-[i'ee for more information. brands cover, d, up to _0 years old, ill the continental U.S.
- Page 30 USA is: 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737). Canada: 1.888.880.3030. Model Number Serial Number IIIIIII Important: If you did not get a registration card with your...
- Page 31 GE Will Replace: Any part of tile refrigerator which fails due m a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home smwice to replace the defi?ctive part. FiveYe_ Auypartoftheseoledrefrigerotingsgstem(thecompresso_;condensel;evaporator...
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Page 32: 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 Managm; Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louis'_ille, KY 40225 In Canada: www.geappliances.ca,...