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Page 2 - Réfrigérants; DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS; PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR; Refrigerants; DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; Safety Instructions

2 COMMENT VOUS DÉBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie sont toujours d’actualité. Les réfrigérateursabandonnés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même si on n’attend que «quelques jours» pour s’en débarrasser. Si vous ne gardez pas votre anc...

Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

3 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY P...

Page 5 - CORDONS PROLONGATEURS

5 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions CORDONS PROLONGATEURS Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des risquespotentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines conditions. Toutefois si vo...

Page 6 - FICHE D’ADAPTATION; (Fiches d’adaptation non permises au Canada); VEUILLEZ LIRE ET SUIVRE ATTENTIVEMENT CES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ.; READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

6 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions FICHE...

Page 7 - About the temperature control dial.; Temperature Control Dial; Turning the dial to

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the temperature control dial. www.GEAppliances.com Control Settings Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 . 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. ...

Page 8 - About the fresh food compartment shelves.

8 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. Full-Width Shelves Some models have a steel wire slidingshelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf ortwo steel wire stationary shelves. Theseshelves ...

Page 9 - About the freezer compartment shelves.; Step Shelf

9 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. www.GEAppliances.com Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-Tray Shelf To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the l...

Page 10 - About storage drawer and cover removal.; Not all features are on all models.; Drawer and Cover Removal; Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover; Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

10 About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by graspingthe sides and lifting up slightly whilepulling drawers past the stop location. Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover To remove the cover, lift it off its su...

Page 11 - About the automatic icemaker.; Icemaker Accessory Kit

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 11 About the automatic icemaker. www.GEAppliances.com A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already c...

Page 12 - Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.; Cleaning the Outside; Cleaning the Inside; Condenser; Consumer Support

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. 12 Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampenedwith soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchenappliance wax or mild liquid dishdetergent. Dry ...

Page 13 - Behind the Refrigerator; Preparing for Vacation; Preparing to Move

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 13 www.GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigeratoraway from the wall. All types of floorcoverings can be damaged, particularlycushioned coverings and thos...

Page 14 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT –; Note to Installer –; REFRIGERATOR LOCATION; Installation; CLEARANCES; ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS; or

14 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 thes...

Page 15 - WHAT YOU WILL NEED; INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

15 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 bothends of the tubing are cut square. To determine how much tubing you need: measurethe distance from the water valve on the b...

Page 16 - Installation Instructions

16 WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extracost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. • A cold water supply . The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). • Pow...

Page 17 - FLUSH OUT THE TUBING; FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE; TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

17 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out thetubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushedthrough the tubing. 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) ...

Page 19 - IMPORTANT NOTES; TOOLS REQUIRED; PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through beforestarting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid usingthem in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scra...

Page 20 - REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 2.2 With a 5/16 ″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straightup to free the...

Page 22 - REVERSING THE HARDWARE; REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES; Transfer fresh food door handle

22 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator hasone) by pulling it straight out. 4.2 Move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer from the right side to theleft side. PlasticWasher...

Page 24 - Rehang the fresh food door; Rehang the freezer door; REHANGING THE DOORS; REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

24 Installation Instructions 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin. REHANGING THE DOORS 6 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, o...

Page 25 - Normal operating sounds.; CRACKS and CHIRPS; Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run fasterand longer than your old refrigerator and you mayhear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. C...

Page 26 - Before you call for service...; Problem

26 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What ...

Page 28 - CONSUMER WARRANTY; TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

28 CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long Warranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco’s Option Compressor Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Sealed Syst...

Page 29 - General Electric Company; GE Ser vice Protection Plus; –comprehensive protection on all your appliances–; No Matter What Brand!; Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 32150Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ –comprehensive protection on all your appliances– No Matter What Brand! B...

Page 30 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration; Important: If you did not get a registration card with your; Model Number

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Im po rta nt Ma il To da y! GE Appliances GE Consumer & IndustrialLouisville, Kentuckywww.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ C...

Page 31 - Refrigerator Warranty.; What GE Will Not Cover:

31 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, ...