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.
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.
Adjust the control one increment at a time, and allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set. After changing the control, allow 12 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions, and may require more than one adjustment.
Icemaker Accessory Kit An icemaker accessory kit is available from your dealer. Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model. Water Supply Kits Kits containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect...
Dry with a clean, soft cloth. 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,...
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Rotate the shield up until the tabs at the top of the shield pop into place in the bulb housing. Replace the screw. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
Installation Instructions If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES 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 –...
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all door shelves. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 5/16″...
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hinge and shim by removing the screws (some models have lock washers with each screw). Lift up the hinge to remove it. NOTE: Some models have a washer between the center hinge and the top of the fresh food door.
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CAUTION: Be sure that the coils on the back of the refrigerator do not rest against the wall. Doing so could damage the coils. 30″ Remove the screws (some models have washers with each screw), leveling leg and bottom hinge from the right side.
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR STOP TO THE LEFT Remove the door stop from the bottom of the right side of the door. Transfer the plug buttons from the bottom left side to the right side. Install the door stop on the left side. REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE FROM THE LEFT For models without a handle, continue to Step 8.
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Remove the three plug buttons on the left side and install them on the right. Install the center hinge designed for the left side that came with the refrigerator, with the screws, spacer and washer(s) (on some models) that you removed in Step 2.
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.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Leveling Legs. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • This is normal. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
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Light bulb burned out. What To Do • 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. • See Care and cleaning.
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