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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Models 16, 17, 18
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reversing the Door Swing . . .13–16
Water Line Installation . . . . . .10–12
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . 17, 18
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .17
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration
(Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Product Registration (U.S.) . 20–22
Warranty for
Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . 23
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #______________________
Serial # ______________________
You can find them on a label on
the upper left side of the fresh food
compartment.
197D7799P001 49-60521-1 08-08 JR

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Summary of Contents for GE 16

  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator ....9 Reversing the Door Swing . . .13–16 Water Line Installation ..10–12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie Réfrigérants sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateurs Tous les appareils de réfrigération contiennent abandonnés sont toujours aussi dangereux,...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.com WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■...
  • Page 4: How To Connect Electricity

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 with a 3- This provides the best performance and also prevents prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a...
  • Page 5: Fresh Food Compartment Shelves

    About the temperature control dial. ge.com Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Temperature Control Dial (on some models) The temperature control dial has nine Insert a coin into the slot in the middle settings plus 0 .
  • Page 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: Lower right side of shelf, move shelf to Lift left side of shelf slightly. the right and take it out. Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall.
  • Page 7: About The Automatic Icemaker

    About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables.
  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning Of The Refrigerator

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Moving the Refrigerator The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, soft cloth.
  • Page 9: Normal Operating Sounds

    Normal operating sounds. ge.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. ■ ■ The new high efficiency HUMMM... You may hear the fans spinning at compressor may run high speeds.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for long • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely Normal when refrigerator periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down. off frequently.
  • Page 11: Customer Warranty

    Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Mabe’s Option Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile: Five (5) Years GE and All Other GE and All Other GE and All Other...
  • Page 12: Refrigerator Warranty

    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
  • Page 13: 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 Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

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