GE 15 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety
Instructions
Adapter
Plugs
................
6
Connecting
Electricity
.........
4
Extension
Cords
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5
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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
Water Line Installation
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15-19
. .26, 27
Normal
Operating
Sounds
.....
25
Customer
Service
....
Back Cover
Product
Registration
.......
29, 30
Warranty for
Canadian
Custome_
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28
Warranty fbr U.S. Customers
...
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.
162D3905P010
49-60213 07-02JR

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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: Proper Disposal

    Leave 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&'ateurs Tousles appareils de r_fl'ig_ration contiennent abandonn&...
  • 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: @This refrigerator must be properly installed Be careful closing doors when children and located in accordance with tile Installation...
  • 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. Howevm; if you must use an adapter, where local DO NOTUSE If the adapter ground terminal...
  • 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 About the fresh food compartmentshelves. 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 oeslgnedto 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 Sheff !_i_i(i_!ii(i_i_)_i!_!_i_i_i_!_!_!_i_!_!i_i_!_!_!;_i_i_i_!_ _i_i_ii_i _I _i_iiii!_i_)_)i _ _ _i_!_i_i_ii_ii_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_!i_!i?)i!i!_i_ TOremove the ice-tray shelf,lift the ]eft side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the ....
  • 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?["...
  • Page 11: Automatic Icemaker

    NOTE:In homeswith lower-than-average water icemaker will fill with water when pressure,you mayhear the icemakercycle it cools to 15°E A neMy-installed multiple timeswhenmakingonehatch 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_ateE This both cleans and neutralizes odors.
  • Page 13 (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart If the temperature can drop below (1 liter) ofwatm: Leave the doors open.
  • Page 14 • Completion time - Refrigerator Installation and prevent it from moving when the doors 15 minutes opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close Reversing the Door Swing...
  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    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 the water supply. If using coppel, be sure both systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 16 ,_-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 tile 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 fi_rrule (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: Reversing The Door Swing

    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. Power s witchmodel STOP(up)position Feeler Armin the ON (down}position...
  • Page 20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2.2 With a 5f 16" hex-head socket drivm; remove []BEFORE YOU START screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator fi'0m its electrical outlet. 2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued...
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions [] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD []REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR DOOR (CONT.) 8.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface. 3.5 Using a Torxdrivel; transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes...
  • Page 22 Installation Instructions 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 refi'igerator one) by pulling it straight out. 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using tape-tipped putty knife...
  • Page 23 Installation Instructions [_REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw holding tbe handle to the top of tbe door and the two screws holding Transfer fresh food door handle the handle to the bottom of the door. (cont.) 5.1.5 Pull tbe plug button...
  • Page 24 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 6 REHANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) []REHANGING THE DOORS 6.2 Rehang the freezer door 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6.2.1 Lower the fl'eezer door onto the center 6,1.1 Lower the fresh fbod door cmto the hinge pin.
  • Page 25 Normal operating sounds, ww_.GEAppliances.co Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. you hear what I hear? Thesesoundsare normal HUMMM... 14q-D_! -WHOOSH... • The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may •...
  • 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 I(on) is not on. position. On teeler arm models, move the teeler m'm 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 3ompressor Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years _eaied 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-fi'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: Anypart of tile refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full ene-year warranty, GE will also proxdde, free of charge, all labor and in-home smwice to replace the defective part. Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compre_o_;...
  • 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,...

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