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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2???4

Operating Instructions

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.

Owner???s Manual and

Installation Instructions

Models 16, 17, 18

Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

OperatingInstructions Safety

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. 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.

???Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what

to do.

InstallationInstructions

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS

COMMENT VOUS D??BARRASSER

CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN R??FRIG??RATEUR

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Les enfants pris au pi??ge ou morts d???asphyxie sont toujours d???actualit??. Les r??frig??rateurs abandonn??s sont toujours aussi dangereux, m??me si on n???attend que ??quelques jours?? pour s???en d??barrasser. Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien r??frig??rateur, veuillez suivre les directives ci-dessous afin de pr??venir les accidents.

Avant de vous d??barrasser de votre ancien r??frig??rateur ou cong??lateur :

???D??montez les portes.

???Laissez les clayettes en place afin d???emp??cher les enfants de grimper ?? l???int??rieur.

R??frig??rants

Tous les appareils de r??frig??ration contiennent des r??frig??rants qui, conform??ment aux lois f??d??rales, doivent ??tre enlev??s avant toute ??limination de l???appareil. Si vous vous d??barrassez de vieux appareils de r??frig??ration, v??rifiez, aupr??s de la soci??t?? qui s???occupe de leur ??limination, ce que vous devez faire.

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CORDONS PROLONGATEURS

Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs ?? cause des risques potentiels qu???ils pr??sentent dans certaines conditions.

Toutefois si vous d??cidez d???utiliser tout de m??me un cordon prolongateur, il est absolument n??cessaire qu???il s???agisse d???un cordon ?? 3 fils avec mise ?? la terre pour appareils ??lectrom??nagers homologu?? UL (aux ??tats-Unis) ou certifi?? CSA (au Canada), pourvu d???une fiche et d???une prise mises ?? la terre de 15 amp??res

2(minimum) et de 120 volts.

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:

Instructions Safety

???This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the 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. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

???Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

???Keep fingers out of the ???pinch point??? areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

???In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

???Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

???Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the light circuit.

???Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.

Installation Instructions Operating

MESURES DE S??CURIT?? IMPORTANTES.

LISEZ D???ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.

AVERTISSEMENT!

N???utilisez cet ??lectrom??nager que pour l???usage auquel il est destin??, comme expliqu?? dans le pr??sent manuel.

MESURES DE S??CURIT??

Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil ??lectrique, observez toujours les mesures de s??curit?? de base, y compris les suivantes.

Troubleshooting Instructions

???Installez le r??frig??rateur conform??ment aux directives d???installation avant de l???utiliser.

???Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s???asseoir, se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du r??frig??rateur. Ils pourraient endommager le r??frig??rateur et se blesser gravement.

???N???entreposez et n???utilisez pas d???essence ou autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables ?? proximit?? de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil ??lectrom??nager.

?????loignez les doigts des parties du r??frig??rateur o?? l???on peut facilement se pincer : les espaces entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards sont toujours ??troits. Soyez prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes de l???appareil en pr??sence des enfants.

???Si votre r??frig??rateur est dot?? d???une machine ?? gla??ons automatique ??vitez le contact avec les

pi??ces mobiles du m??canisme ??jecteur, ou avec l?????l??ment chauffant qui lib??re les gla??ons.

Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m??canisme de la machine ?? gla??ons pendant que le r??frig??rateur est branch??.

???Ne touchez pas les surfaces froides du cong??lateur si vous avez les mains humides ou mouill??es : la peau risque d???adh??rer ?? ces surfaces tr??s froides.

???D??branchez votre r??frig??rateur avant de le nettoyer ou de le r??parer.

REMARQUE : Nous vous recommandons vivement de confier toute r??paration ?? un technicien qualifi??.

???Lorsque vous r??glez la commande sur 0 (??teint), l???alimentation ??lectrique de l???ampoule n???est pas coup??e.

???Ne recongelez pas les aliments surgel??s qui ont

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Safety Instructions

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.

OperatingInstructions

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3- prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 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.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

InstallationInstructions

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MESURES DE S??CURIT?? IMPORTANTES.

LISEZ D???ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.

AVERTISSEMENT!

RACCORDEMENT ??LECTRIQUE

Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi??me broche (mise ?? la terre) de la fiche du cordon d???alimentation. Pour votre s??curit??, cet appareil doit ??tre correctement mis ?? la terre.

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Le cordon d???alimentation de cet appareil est muni d???une fiche ?? 3 broches (mise ?? la terre) qui se branche dans une prise murale ordinaire ?? 3 alv??oles (mise ?? la terre) pour r??duire au minimum les risques de chocs ??lectriques.

Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un ??lectricien qualifi?? pour vous assurer que la prise est correctement mise ?? la terre.

Si la prise murale est du type standard ?? 2 alv??oles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise ?? 3 alv??oles correctement mise ?? la terre.

Le r??frig??rateur doit toujours ??tre branch?? dans sa propre prise de courant, dont la tension nominale est identique ?? celle indiqu??e sur la plaque signal??tique.

Cette pr??caution est recommand??e pour garantir un rendement optimum et ??viter une surcharge des circuits ??lectriques de la r??sidence, ce qui pourrait cr??er un risque d???incendie par surchauffe des fils.

Ne d??branchez jamais le r??frig??rateur en tirant sur le cordon d???alimentation. Saisissez fermement la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise.

R??parez ou remplacez imm??diatement tout cordon effiloch?? ou endommag??. N???utilisez pas un cordon fendill?? ou pr??sentant des signes d???usure.

Lorsque vous d??placez votre r??frig??rateur du mur, faites attention de ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon d???alimentation afin de ne pas l???endommager.

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VEUILLEZ LIRE ET SUIVRE ATTENTIVEMENT CES MESURES DE S??CURIT??.

CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES

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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)

About the fresh food compartment shelves.

Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.

Operating Instructions Safety

2 Lift up and out

1 Tilt up

Half-Width Shelves

One end of the shelf rests on a molded side- wall support; a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on the rear cabinet wall. To remove, lift the shelf up at front, then off the support and out of the track.

To replace, select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket???s top lug into the track, then lower the shelf onto the support.

NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left-hand slot.

Installation Instructions

Lift rear

Pull forward

To remove the full-width shelves

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf, a spillproof shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves. These shelves can be moved to another place in the fresh food compartment.

The full-width sliding shelf has stop-locks. When placed correctly on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop before coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you place food on it or remove food from it.

Lift rear

Pull forward and down

To remove a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully

Troubleshooting Instructions

Spillproof Shelves (on some models)

Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions.

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About the freezer compartment shelves.

Step Shelf

cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

Snacks Drawer

The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family???s needs.

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Not all features are on all models.

Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models)

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location.

Full-Width Drawer with

Plastic Cover

To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

Operating Instructions Safety

Twin Drawer Shelf

To remove:

1 Remove the drawers.

2 Reach in, push the front of glass cover up, and at the same time, pull it forward as far as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause it to break.

3 Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before you take out the drawer frame.)

Lift the frame off the supports at each side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.

To replace:

1 Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each side and back.

2 Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place.

3 Replace the drawers.

Instructions Installation Instructions

There are 2 types of icemakers:

Power switch model

Feeler Arm in the STOP

Feeler Arm in (up) position the ON (down)

position

Feeler arm model

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

The icemaker will produce approximately 100???130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position.

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.

The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15??F. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.

Once the icemaker starts to make ice,

it may take up to 48 hours to fill the bin, depending on the temperature settings and number of door openings.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with water.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, shrink or fuse together.

On power switch models, the green power light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker. To correct this, set the power switch to O (off) and remove the cubes. Set the power switch to I (on) to restart the icemaker. After the icemaker has been turned on again, there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before the icemaker resumes operation.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your refrigerator did not already come equipped with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cost.

Check the back of the refrigerator for

the specific icemaker kit needed for 7 your model.

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Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

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, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution???about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

Condenser

Moving the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don???t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models).

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the 0 position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

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Cleaning the condenser coils.

cleaned periodically for

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. However, in environments that may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser should be

efficient refrigerator operation.

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

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To clean the condenser, turn the temperature control dial to 0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

??? IMPORTANT ??? Save these

instructions for local inspector???s use.

??? IMPORTANT ??? Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

??? Note to Installer ??? Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

??? Note to Consumer ??? Keep these instructions for future reference.

???Skill level ??? Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

???Completion time ??? Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

Reversing the Door Swing

1hour

???Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

???Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(on some models)

If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

???Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60??F (16??C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

???Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.

CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.

???Sides 3/4??? (19 mm)

???Top 1??? (25 mm)

???Back 1??? (25 mm)

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are adjustable. They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.

Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.

Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).

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, follow the manufacturer???s recommendations.

This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

???Copper or GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4??? outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8??? (2.4 m) as described above.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home.

???A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616.

???A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4???8.1 bar).

??? Power drill.

??? 1/2??? or adjustable wrench.

??? Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

??? Two 1/4??? outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)???to connect

the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

OR

???If you are using a GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing.

???If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (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.

???Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32??? at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

1SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY AND UNPLUG

REFRIGERATOR

Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long enough to clear the line of water.

2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

Drill a 1/4??? hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.

Failure to drill a 1/4??? hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

3 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.

Washer

Clamp Screw

Saddle-Type

Shutoff ValveVertical Cold

Water Pipe

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

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4 ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10??? [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

5CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

6 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on (counterclockwise) and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing.

7CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

???Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

???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. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.

Remove the access cover.

Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve (refrigerator connection).

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing kit,

the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.

Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect??? Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided

to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.

Reattach the access cover.

8 TURN THE WATER

ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

9 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

10 START THE ICEMAKER

On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to the l (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The 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 switch

Power switch model

Feeler Arm in the

STOP (up) position

Feeler Arm in

the ON (down) position

Feeler arm model

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker.

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing the door swing:

???Read the instructions all the way through before starting.

???Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

???Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.

???Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are for changing the hinges from

the right side to the left side???if you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to left and right.

TOOLS REQUIRED

2REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

2.1Tape the door shut with masking tape.

2.2With a 5/16??? hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.

2.3Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside, along with its screws.

Top Hinge

2.4Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin.

Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver

5/16??? open-end wrench

2.5Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.

1BEFORE YOU START

1.1Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.

1.2Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment.

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop.

2.6Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal.

3REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

3.2Using a 5/16??? hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16??? open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the cabinet. Lift the center hinge to free its pin from the socket in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer.

3.3Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it back on the hinge.)

3REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.)

3.5Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal.

3.6Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the opposite side.

3.7Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side. Do not drive it all the way down???leave enough space under the screw head for thickness of the bracket.

4REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4.1Move the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer from the right side to the left side.

Plastic

Washer

Switch the hinge pin to the opposite side of the bracket.

Hinge

Bracket

4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.)

4.2Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right.

NOTES:

???Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you use for installing the hinge depends on which side you install the hinge.

???The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel to the edge of the case for correct installation.

5REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.)

5.1.4Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of the top hinge.

Plug Button

5.1.5Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side.

5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the edge, and remove the screw underneath. Remove the two screws

holding the handle to the top of the door.

Top

Plug

5.2Transfer door stop

5.2.1Move the metal or plastic door stop and screws from the right side to the left side.

Metal Door Stop

Right Side

Left Side

Plastic Door Stop

Right Side

Left Side

5.1.2Remove the handle.

5.1.3Remove the screws from the right edge of the door top and insert them into the handle screw holes on the opposite side.

Screws for Handle Holes

5.3 Reinstall the fresh food door handle

5.3.1 Attach the handle to the right side of the door with screws at the top and under the handle plug.

5.3.2Reinstall the handle plug.

5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.)

5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle

Bottom

5.4.3 Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side.

5.4.4Transfer the door stop as shown in preceding section 5.2.

5.4.5 Attach the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop screws.

6 RE-HANGING THE DOORS

6.1 Re-hang the fresh food door

6.1.1Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin.

Plastic

Washer

Hinge

Bracket

6RE-HANGING THE DOORS (CONT.)

6.1.2Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door. Place the spacer, then the

6.1.3Tilt the door toward the cabinet. As the door is brought into position, slide the hinge under the head of the screw which earlier had been partly driven into the outermost hole. Insert the remaining screw, then tighten both screws securely.

6.2 Re-hang the freezer door

6.2.1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin. Be sure the washer and spacer

are in place on the pin.

Plastic Washer

and Spacer

6.2.2Tilt the door toward the cabinet, lifting the top hinge so the pin fits into the socket on the top of the door.

6.2.3.Make sure the door is slightly above the top of the cabinet and the gap between the doors is even across the front. Tighten the top hinge screws. Do not overtighten these screws???tighten them until they are just snug, then turn them another one-half turn.

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 flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils ??? You may hear cracking or popping sounds when themay make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

??? Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

??? The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound

Instructions Operating Instructions Safety

when attempting to restart (this could take

??? A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as

up to 5 minutes).

ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

??? Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

??? Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

pressure equalization.

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.

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Safety Instructions

Before you call for service???

Troubleshooting Tips

Instructions

Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.)

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service.

Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use, and alteration or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of this warranty.

Service during this warranty period must be performed by an Authorized Mabe Service Agent.

Neither Mabe nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from failure of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control.

To obtain warranty service, purchaser must present the original Bill of Sale. Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within Canada. In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

???Owner is responsible to pay for service calls related to product installation and/or teaching how to use the product.

???Damage to finish must be reported within 48 hours following the delivery of the appliance.

???Damage to finish after delivery.

???Improper installation???proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

???Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

???Replacement of light bulbs.

???Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

???Loss of food due to spoilage.

???Proper use and care of product as listed in the owner???s manual, proper setting of controls.

???Product not accessible to provide required service.

???WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

Mabe Service is available coast to coast. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Mabe Canada Inc., Consumer Service 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 9M3 1.800.561.3344

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

1Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today.

Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification.

Important

Mail

Today!

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Appliances

General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com

*Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

??? Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA???s carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR

WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For information about GEA???s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on ???Privacy Policy??? or call 800.626.2224.

Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States)

What GE Will Not Cover:

Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety

???Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

???Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

???Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

???Loss of food due to spoilage.

???Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

???Damage caused after delivery.

???Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply.

???Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as noted above.

???Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

???Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

???Product not accessible to provide required service.

Troubleshooting Instructions

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES???Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state???s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Consumer Support.

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner???s Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.geappliances.ca

Schedule Service

ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344

GE supports the Universal Design concept???products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE???s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 1.888.261.2133 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories

ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center, or call 1.800.661.1616.

Contact Us

ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com

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. Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Register Your Appliance

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Register your new appliance on-line???at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

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