GE 14 Use And Installation Manual
Top-mount no-frost 14, 16 & 18
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration................................. 2
CFC Disposal................................................... 2
Condenser ....................................................... 9
Defrosting........................................................ 2
Food Storage Suggestions ...................... 8
Icemaker....................................................... 7
Icemaker Accessory Kit ............................... 7
Ice Trays ........................................................... 5
Shelves ........................................................ 4, 5
Storage Drawers............................................ 6
Temperature Control .................................... 4
Water Filter Accessory ............................. 7
Water Supply Kit ................................. 7, 11
Behind Refrigerator .................................... 10
Cleaning, Outside and Inside...................... 9
Drawer and Cover Removal...............10, 16
Light Bulb Replacement............................ 10
Under Refrigerator ........................................ 9
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Refrigerator
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Normal Operating Sounds.........................19
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Clearances .................................................... 11
Door Swing Option ............................. 13-16
Location......................................................... 11
Moving........................................................... 11
Rollers and Leveling Legs ......................... 11
Vacation ........................................................ 11
Water Supply to Icemaker........................ 11
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Adapter Plug ................................................ 12
Electrical Requirements ............................ 12
Extension Cord .............................................12
Grounding..................................................... 12
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 23
Repair Service.............................................. 23
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Drawer and Cover Removal....10, 16 Light Bulb Replacement......10 Under Refrigerator ........9 Consumer Services ....23 Model and Serial Numbers ......2 Important Phone Numbers....... 23 Repair Service..........23 Warranty ........Back Cover Top-Mount No-Frost 14, 16 & 18 Models GE Appliances... -
Page 2: Appliance Registration
If you don’t understand something or need with your refrigerator. more help, call: Before sending in the registration card, please write ® GE Answer Center these numbers here: 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Model Number If you received a damaged refrigerator…... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING—When using this • Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed appliance, always exercise basic safety completely. The United States Department of precautions, including the following: Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. -
Page 4: Shelves
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL The temperature control dial has nine settings plus “OFF”. “1” is the warmest. “9” is the coldest. At first, set the dial at “5.” After using the refrigerator, adjust the dial if necessary. Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that’s best suited to your needs. -
Page 5: Ice Trays
FREEZER COMPARTMENT SHELVES (on some models) Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full- width step shelf. Ice-Tray Shelf To remove the ice-tray shelf: Plug supports Lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug supports. -
Page 6: Storage Drawers
STORAGE DRAWERS Fruit & Vegetable Drawers High Humidity Drawer Low Humidity Drawer (on some models) (on some models) This refrigerated drawer is This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped designed to provide lower foods fresh by retaining the natural humidity storage for items such as: moisture content of foods such as: •... -
Page 7: Icemaker
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is as the water that produces them. That’s why available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X0214. it’s a good idea to purify your water with a It has complete installation instructions and installs in water filter. -
Page 8: Food Storage Suggestions
Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked), Sausage (Smoked)....... 7 not recom- ice cream (original carton) ..........1 month max. Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) .....14 to 21 mended. Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and Cooked Meats age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary. -
Page 9: Condenser
These will leave a twice a year. residue that can damage the paint. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner is available from GE Service and Parts Centers. Cleaning—Inside Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer Other parts of the refrigerator—including door compartments at least once a year. -
Page 10: Behind Refrigerator
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Drawer and Cover Removal Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover (on some models) Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of To remove the cover, lift it off the refrigerator, to help prevent contents from spilling its supports, pull it forward, onto the floor. -
Page 11: Preparation
(approximately 8 feet of 1/4″ copper tubing in three 10-inch diameter coils). A water supply kit is available at extra cost from your GE dealer. Preparing to Move Preparing for Vacation... -
Page 12: Installation
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT…Please Read Carefully How to Connect Electricity For personal safety, this appliance must Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. be properly grounded. If you have only a standard two-prong wall outlet, The power cord of this it is your personal responsibility and obligation to Preferred method... -
Page 13: Door Swing Option
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING These instructions are for changing the hinges from REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR. the right side to the left side. If you ever want to change the hinges back to the right a. Tape the door shut side, follow these same instructions (merely reverse all Hinge with masking tape. - Page 14 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (continued) REVERSE CABINET HARDWARE. REVERSE THE DOOR HANDLES. (on some models) 1. Transfer the bottom hinge to the left. 1. Transfer the fresh food door handle a. Remove the base grille if your refrigerator has to the right. one.
- Page 15 e. Attach the 2. Transfer the door stop. handle to the right LEFT SIDE edge of the door Door Stop with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop screws. • Move the metal door stop from the right end to the left end.
- Page 16 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (continued) REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR. RELOCATE THE PLASTIC-COVERED SNACKS DRAWER. a. Lower the (on some models) bottom socket of For convenient access to the Snacks drawer the freezer door after reversing the door swing, you can move the onto the center Hinge drawer to the other side of the cabinet.
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Page 17: Water Line Installation Instructions
WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: WARRANTY INFORMATION • If you use your refrigerator before connecting This water line installation is not warranted by the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. arm is kept in the STOP (up) position. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. - Page 18 WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. COLD WATER LINE AND THE Tubing 1/4″ Copper clamp tubing b. Place the REFRIGERATOR. compression nut Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the and ferrule (sleeve) floor or wall (behind the refrigerator or adjacent onto the end of the...
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Page 19: Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERATOR • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. DOES NOT OPERATE • Temperature control in OFF position. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. •... - Page 20 • Check for spoiled food. • Interior needs cleaning. • Defrost water system needs cleaning. • Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months. If you need more help…call, toll free: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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Page 23: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 ® Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help. -
Page 24: Warranty
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper. Part No. 162D3905P006 Top-Mount No-Frost 14, 16 & 18 Models Pub No. 39-6797 Printed in Louisville, KY 12-95...