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GE 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

GE 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . . 10-12
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 13-16

Troubleshooting Tips

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . 17
Consumer Support
Refrigerator Warranty . . . . . . . . . . 23
Consumer Support . . . . . . Back Cover
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial # _____________________
the upper left side of the fresh food
compartment.
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
Models 16, 17, 18
197D8622P001 49-60655-3 09-13 GE

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Refrigerator ....9 Water Line Installation ..10–12 Reversing the Door Swing ..13–16 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE: it is used. In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

  • Page 4: How To Connect Electricity

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong hazard from overheated wires. shock hazard from this appliance. electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have Where a ungrounded 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

  • Page 5: Temperature Controls

    About the temperature control dial. GEAppliances.com Turning the dial to OFF the refrigerator. Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial adjust refrigerator from warmest to coldest. The recommended factory setting is shown in illustration to the left. For colder Recommened Coldest setting Warmest setting factory setting...

  • Page 6: Shelves

    About the freezer compartment shelves. Step Shelf Lift left side of shelf slightly. Lower right side of shelf, move shelf to the right and take it out. Move shelf to the left to free its right ends To replace the step shelf: Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, wall, and lower shelf into place.

  • Page 7: Automatic Icemaker

    About storage drawer and cover removal. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. drawers past the stop location. Twin Drawer Shelf Remove the drawers.

  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly surfaces.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT – connections. Save these instructions IMPORTANT – codes and ordinances.

  • Page 10: Water Line Installation

    ™ When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kits.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions ROUTE THE TUBING SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR refrigerator. enough to clear the line of water. NOTE: DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for the valve that is easily the wall after installation. vertical water pipe.

  • Page 12: Shutoff Valve

    INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect ™ Plug in the refrigerator. Remove the access cover. or against the wall. Push the cap from the water valve ™...

  • Page 13: Reversing The Door Swing

    REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16” them in the wrong places. IMPORTANT: door-swing reversal is completed. These instructions are for changing the hinges from the and reverse all references to left and right.
  • Page 14 3.2 Using a 5/16” 5/16” open-end wrench, remove the two screws 3.7 Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side. center hinge to free its pin from the socket in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside.

  • Page 15: Reversing The Door Handles

    Installation Instructions REVERSING THE HARDWARE REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) (CONT.) 5.1.3 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with Do not tighten screws left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the on hinge side at this time. hinge.

  • Page 16: Reversing The Door Swing

    Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) RE-HANGING THE DOORS REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the washer, on 5.4.1 Remove the screw the hinge pin.

  • Page 17: Normal Operating Sounds

    Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... You may hear the fans spinning at high compressor may run speeds. WHOOSH... faster and longer than This happens when the refrigerator is your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound opened frequently or when...

  • Page 18: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… Save time and money! Review the charts on the following Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. operate Temperature control dial in OFF Move the temperature control dial to a temperature setting. position.
  • Page 19 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Wrap foods well. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning See Care and cleaning. Moisture forms on cabinet Not unusual during periods of high Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control surface between the doors humidity.
  • Page 20 Notes.
  • Page 21 Notes. GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 22 Notes.

  • Page 23: Refrigerator Warranty

    During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, original purchase related service to replace the defective part. Thirty Days Any part limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water purchase date of the refrigerator GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years...

  • Page 24: Consumer Support

    Parts and Accessories GEAppliancesParts.com operation. GEAppliances.com Contact Us www.Hotpoint.com GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 GEAppliances.com Register Your Appliance www.Hotpoint.com Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.

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