Replacing the Light Bulbs ..12 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator ....13 Reversing the Door Swing . . .18–22 Water Line Installation ..14–17 Troubleshooting Tips .
Installation Instructions before it is used. Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous … even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors.
3-prong wall outlet. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions, and may require more than one adjustment. Factors that affect temperature include the amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of food when it is placed in the refrigerator.
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.
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Make sure you push the shelves all the way in before you close the door. (on some models) NOTE: Bins for the refrigerator and freezer doors are different sizes and are not interchangeable. To remove: Lift the shelf straight up;...
About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Crisper Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker There are 2 types of icemakers: The icemaker will produce approximately 3 to 3 Power depending on the freezer compartment Switch Icemaker temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
(See Rollers and Leveling Legs.) www.Hotpoint.com Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads,...
(on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. Replace with an appliance bulb of Light bulbs may be hot.
• Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is to be installed next to a wall on the hinge side, allow 5/16″ (8 mm) door clearance. ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
To determine how much tubing you need: Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8′ (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8′ [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
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(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8′ [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. (CONT.)
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• We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter.
Installation Instructions REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/8″ socket and ratchet. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Center Hinge Bracket Fresh Food Door Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet.
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For models with a base grille, remove it by grasping it about 6″ from each end and pulling its bottom edge toward you. Using a Torx ® driver, move the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer from the right side to the left side.
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Move the large plug button from the left edge of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side. Plug Button TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) Transfer the door plug button to the opposite side.
Installation Instructions (CONT.) REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. Straighten the door and line it up with the center hinge bracket. Reinstall the center hinge pin with a 3/8″ socket.
You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures.
Leveling Legs. •See Rollers and Leveling Legs. • Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end. • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
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•Wipe surface dry; then adjust the fresh food control setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours. • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning.
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What To Do • Move the food away from the air vent (near the controls). •Move the refrigerator control to a warmer temperature setting one increment at a time. • This is normal. • Try to install the bins in both doors.
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