HOTPOINT Top Mount Refrigerator Manual L0522945
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www.HotpoinLcom Safety htstructions Operating N 0 ........... 2-4, bzstructions Addilional Featmes ........... Aulc, malic Iccmaker , ............ Con u ols .......................... Shelves and Bins ............. Crispers and Pans ............ 9, 10 Cmc and Cleaning .......... Replacing lhe Light Bulbs t2, 13 ....... 13 Care and Cleaning htstallation Troubleshooting Normal Operating Consumer Modd_ !8 & 19 Congdlateur sup6rieur R4frig6rateurs ta section tran_aise commence_ la page 35 hlslructions Preparing to Install the Refiigerator. ............... Reversing the Dora Swing ..... Water Line Installation ...... 14 19-23 15-19 Congelador superior Refrigeradores Tips ......... 24-27 Smmds ........ 24 Support La secci_n en espafiol empieza en la p_gina 67 Consumer Support ..... Producl Registration tot Canadian Customers Product Registralion lbr U,S, Cusmmms O 10 1l 5 6-8 Back Covez ....... ............ WarzmHy Canadian tot Customers Warranty tbr US 31, 32 29, 30 ............... Customers 33 ..... 34 Write the modeland serial numbers here: Model # Serial # Find these nnmbels on the g)ay label on the lett side, near the top el the relrigerato_ compaz _mento 162D6747PO05 39-60360 02-05 JR IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLiNSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual+ SAFETYPRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: lhis leli'igexam_ must be propmly inst_dled and localed in accordance with the tnstaUadon Insu+ucdotls beibre it is used, Do not _dtow children to climb, maim or hang on lhe shelves in die rcliigmator [hey coukl damage lhe refiigmatot and seriously iqiure Keep fingers out ol tim "pinch point" m'eas; clemances between the (loots and between tim doom arid cabinet are necessarily sm;dl Be carcthl closing doors when children ate iq die area :: Unphtg the refligetatol ntaldng repairs belbre dealfing and lJ lelllSdV(_S ; Do not touch the cold sur|aces in dte fieezer compm tment when hands are dmnp ot wet, Skin may slick to these exuemcly cokl stu thces, :3:Do not store o_ use g_soline ol other ilammabk_ ,,_q3ot,'sand liquids iri die vicinity ol tiffs oi any other appliance In reliigetamrs with automatic icemake_s, avoid contact widt the moving pmis of the eiecioi tnechmiisnl, or wiih the heating element located on die bottom o! the icemaker; Do not place fingcI,'Sol hands on dm alltOtllatic icemaldng ntechanism while die retiigeiatot is phtgged in NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe performedbya qualifiedindividual Selfing eidm, oI 1)odi controls (some niodels only have otie contlol) to die O(0ff)position does ilot I+elilove powel to die light circuit Do not relieeze frozen Ibods which have thmved completely www.Hotpoint.com A DANGER!RISK OF CHILDENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHEREFRIGERATOR Child enu apment and suflbcation are not problems el tim past Junked el abandoned zetiiwlaloz_ aze still danwJ ous even il they _411 sit tbl 'ijusl a lbw {lays" If you me getdng zid ot yore old tefrigmuloi; ple;tse tbltow the inslJtlctions below to help p_cvenl accklenls Refrigerants All zetiigemdon products contain lel_igmmlts, which tmde_ t_dmal lmv Illtlst be _emoved pdo_ to product dispmal. 1t yet! are gelling _id o[ an old zeli{,e_zaLionproduct, check ",vilJzthe company handling the disposal about what to do Before YouThrowAway YourOld Refrigeratoror Freezer:. Jhke off tim dool_ Leave the shelves in place so dmt chil(hen may not easily climb inside USEOFEXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord, Howevm; il you must use an exlension cord, i! is absolutely ,mcessazT that it be a UL-listed (in lhe United Stales) ot a CSA-lismd (in Canada), _4-wiregn'ounding {}])e applia,lce extension col'd having a g_ounding type plug and outlet and dial the electrical ,ating of the cotd be 15 amperes (mi,tinmm) and 120 vohs 3 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING. A WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any c#cumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded Ilm powe_ cord o! this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (gaounding) plug whicll mares wilh a standard 3-prong (ga_ounding) wait outlet to minimize tile possibility ot elecuic shock hazard Iiom tiffs appliance. Have the wall outlet qualitied electlician properly gmtmded V_qmle a siandmxl encountered, it is obligation to have grounded _prong and circuit clmcked by a to lllake SIIl'e the Oiltlet is 2-prong wall outlet is yam pensonal responsibility and it replaced with a propel ly w;fll outlet Ihe iefiigeratot should alwa),_ be plugged into its own indMdual elecuical oudet which hw_a voltage rating that matches tile iafing plate Hfis provides Ihe best pm Ibmlanee and also prevents ovm loading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard li'om ovefimaled wires Nevm unphig yore retiigenuor by imlting on the powel cord Always gqip plug [iHnly and pull smfighl ()/it li'om lhe oullet Repail o_ replace immedimely all powez cords di!! have become liayed oJ oflmrMse damaged, Do ilot tfse it COltl that shows c_acl,2sor alniksioit damage along ils lengdl oi ill eithe, end When mo\_ng the vetiige_aloi awW from dm wall, be careiid not m mlI ovm ol damage the poWex cord USEOFADAPTER PLUGS :Ad, pt_, plug, not p,,_itted i,,Canada) Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug, Howevel; il you must use an adapteq where laced c_×lespermit, a temporaryconnectionmay be nmde m a prol_rly grounded 2-proqg w_d!oudet by use o[ a UDlisted adapler ax_tilal)le at most laced hazdwm_e stores, Ihe targel slot in dm adapte_ must be afligned wifl_ the hugel slot in tim wall outlet to provide proper polmit 7 in the connection ot tim powel cord When disconnecting die power cozfl fi'om dm adaptet; _dwaystiold the adapter in place with one hand while lmlling tim powel cord plug with dm olher liand, II dfis is no! done, die adaptm ground temfinal is ve_3, likely to bre_delm azm Iv) dle STOP(Ill)) position, When the retiigeuuo_ has linen comlecled to file warm supply, set the powe_ swiu:h Io the i(on)position (.)i move IJle tkelez arm Io the ON (down) position On power s_t(:ll models, tim glees Iigh! *viiiCo,he on, The icemakm wi!! fill with warm when it cools to 15"F, A newly-inslalled lefrigelmoi m W lake I2 to 24 houl,'S to begin making ice cubes Throw away the th,'a few bamhes oI ice to allow the watm line to cleat: Be sine lloOlillg inlm t_tes with thesweep at file R-.ele, ;iTlll When the bin fills to dle leve! at die ibelm arnl, dm icenmker It is noml;d togefl mz: Feeler arm model ice. lb_ sevend cul)es 1o be joined liice is not used fiequently, old ice cul)es will beconm cloud_,; t;tste slale, shrink ol lust together: On power switch models, the green powe, light will blink iI ice cubes get stuck in tile icemakm: ]b collect tilis, set the powel s_4tch to 0 (off);rod I enlove dle cubes Set the powez switch to I(on)to restm t the icemakel: Aiiel the icemake_ h;ts been turned on ag_fin, theze will be a delay at aliout 45 minutes leSllliles Once die icemake, sire ts m make ice, it m_g take up u) 48 holms to ill] the bin, depending ou the leml)enmn e settin_ and nlmlbe! o| (|ool openillg:s wilt su)p producing opel beibte the icemakei }ttiOll NOTE:Inhomeswith lower4han-average water pressure,you:nayheartheicemakercyclemultiple timeswhenmakingonebatchof ce You will hear a buzzing solmd each time the icemakm fills with wmm: Icemaker Accessory Kit !tyom refiigemtoi dkt not ab eady come equipped with an alitolll_llic icemakm; an icem_d,zeraccessory "kitis ax,,filable at eX!la Check tile back el tile refiigemlol tb, die specific icelnaket kit needed lbl yam model cost, Water Filter Accessory The water fillet is all option at exll_t cost and is m,ailable liom youl dealer: Specit), ¼q(97X0214 It I'_;LS complele installation insnuctions mad insl;dls on 1/4" OD coppm warm line o_ pkmtic robing lhal is included in a GE SmmtConnect'" Refiigemtol Ihbing ldt. lAqmn using die plastic mt)ing, ;m additional piece el pt_tslic robing (WX08X!0002) lnils[ also be ordered since file pkksfic robing should not be cut, NOTE:TheonlyGEapprovedplastictubingis that suppliedm GESmartConnect" RefrigeratorTubing kits Denot useanyotherplasticwatersupplyline becausethelineis underpressureat all times Certaintypesof plasticwill crackor rupturewith ageandcausewaterdamageto yourhome 11 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. i Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. C|ean with a cloth dampened with soapy walel: Dly with a so[] cloflt Keep the outside clean, Wipe wkh a dean doilz lighfl} dampened widl "kitdien appliazlce wiLx el mikl liqukl dish delerge.nl, Dry and polish wid_ a cleam, soft cloih The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially av_dlable sufinless steel cleane1: Do no! use appliance wax oi polish oa dm sudnless steel Donot wipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddishcloth or wet towel Thesemayleavea residuethat canerodethepaint Donotusescouringpads. powderedcleaners,bleachof cleanerscontaining bleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand weakenthepaint finish Cleaning the Inside Tohelp prevent odotx, leave an open box oi baldng soda in I.he flesh [bed and freezer COl!lp_il llitez/|s Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning II dds iS tlOt pnK:tJc_fl, wring excess moisture out or sponge oz elodl when cleaning illound switches, lights ol conuols. Use warm wate.rand baking soda solution-about a tablespoon (l 5 fill) Of baking soda to a qua_l (1 lilm ) of waleJ: fhis bodl cleans a_ld neuualizes oddly.. Ihoroughly rinse and wipe d_3: Avoidcteamngcoldglassshelves(onsomemodels) with hot waterbecausetheextremetemperature differencemaycausethemtobreak Handleglass shelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan causeit to shatter. Donot washanyplasttcrefrigeratorpartsin the dishwasher Donotcleanwith anyproductscontainingdetergent bleachor ammomafl_eymaydamagetho refrigerator Condenser ihere is no need lb_ routine condensm eleaning_ in zlollil;d home opmadng envilOll/llelllS, fiowevel; ill Cleaningthe condenser:. Sweep away o1 VaClltllll Ilp dusL Oltvirolllllenls that illay be pmdcuhuly dus{y o, gn_e&s);file condensm shoukt be cleaned periodically [bt efficient rehigerator operation Formodelswith a basegrille, reach dm condensm by insm dng a brush or _amuum hose into the o\_fl boles. Formodelswith a basegrille, 'din grille must Formodelswithout a basegrille, leach the condense_ by insei ring a bnzsh o_ vacuum hose under die bottom of die mfiigeratol: be rein(wed ill order to dean die coildetlseE Toremovethebasegrille: Gz_tsp it about 6" fiom each end mad pull its bottom edge toward you Fox best lesults, use a brush speckflly designed for tiffs purpose.. It is m_,dlable at iIlosl appliance pairs stores Toreplace thebasegrille: Insert dm tops el dm melal clips into lhe ox_dvents, making sure one of the plasfc robs on dm back o[ dm grille goes into each or 'din oval veins Ihen push the bottom of dm grille tbnvlu'd undl it.snaps in!o place. Behind the Refrigerator Be carefifl when moving tim refrigermor away from the wall. All types of tloor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those _ddl embossed suI faces, 12 Pull die tefiigexato, suaight out and return il to position by pushing it.smdghl in_ Moving die refrigetaml in a side direction may resuh in damage to 'die floor covering or rehige_atoi: Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback.makesureyou don'troll overthepowercordor icemakersupplyline (onsomemodels] wwvc.Hotpointcom i.,. ,.n..,.m,...,..,mm.m.m..,nn...HH i i i i i i i i Preparing for Vacation For ]olxg vacaLiolls OI absez_c(;s, i emove food and lltlphlg I]tC lcfiigelator Move the mliigeratov comzol to tile O(oii)posifion and clean tim imerkn with a baking soda solution ot one tablespoon (15 nil) ol baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water Leave die dool_ open Sel the ice,nakm powm switch to the O(otl) posidon o_ move tim t;eelm arm to file STOP (up) posidon (depending on model) and shut off dm warm supply to the refiigemtor II tile temperanue can drop 19elowlieezing, have a qualilied servicet& ain the water supply system (on sonm medals) to plevent serious property damage due to flooding Preparing to Move Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin an uprightposition duringmoving Secure all loose items such as grille, shelve.s and dmwet_ by taping Lhem seclllely ill place tO ptevellt danlage., Replacingthe light bulbs. Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circui_ Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light A CAUTlON:L,¢,tbutb may hot. 0 Rept , e,,,.,, ,ll tile SiltlZe or ]o',i,/el wattage t:7 bi,.,,,l 0 1_ Unplug Some models have only one light the refi igm atov _ Plug the refiigelator back in. The bulbs are located ;it the top ot the COlllpaltlllel/[, Ileal the openillg Freezer Compartment Dome Light (on some models) @ Unplug Lhe refiigeratol_ @The bulb is located behind a light shield at die back of the fieezer compmtment. It) le.lllove, sqlzeeze tim top and bottom o! dm shield and pull file shield eli Alter replacing with an appliance bulb OI tile sallle el ]owez waLlage, replace tile shield Ph,g die reliigeratot back in 13 Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 18 and 19 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Read these instructions Allow the tbllowing cleanmces _bl e_Lse ol installation, pvopez air cizcutation and plumbirlg and electrical Con!!eel jOHN completely "IMPORTANT insuucdons - Saw.,esc ib, local inspectox's • IMPORTANT • and carefully. use " Sides 1/8" (3 ram) - Obse,, an govm ning codes and ordinances Note to Installer - Be sure instzuctions with the Consumer: o Note to Consumer • lbp t" (25 ram) • Back 1" (25 ram) to leave these - Keep these II ,tie reliigma,oi is to he inslalted next to a wall on tile bin W side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) doo, clearance ills!! ItClJolls tbz ftztuze te!_zen(:e, ° Sldll level - [nstathttion ol dfis appliance bask mechanical skills - Completion time - Refiigelatot 15 minutes. ° Pmpm installation inslalle, ° Product covmed ROLLERS (ON SOME MODELS) The rogers have 3 purposes: InstallaOol_ is tile responsibility iN!hue due m impmpei undei the Walranly Jequites • P.ollens a_!just so tim dooz closes e_sily when opened about 4: , ot the installation • Rolteis a@tst so !he refiigeaa!o, tim floo, and does not wobble is not is iim_ly positioned on • P,olletx allow you to move die retiigeialot wall for cleaning WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICENIAKER (ON SOME NOTE: V_qm,lrollel_ me properly ac{justed, die top ol tim iefiigeralor _4tl not be level but will have a slight backwmd lilt. MODELS) It ,he !ehige_atm has an icemaker; it will have to be connecmd to a cold warm line AGE warm supply kit (con,aining miring, shutolt valve, fittings and inslructions) is available at extra cost ti'om your dealer or by visiting ottl Website at www GEApptiances.x:om or Pazts and Accessmies, 800..626 2002 REFRIGERATOR For models with a base grille, die grille must be removed to access tile rolIet adjusdng screws To remove tile base grille: Gr;Lsp it abotlt 6" iiom each end and pull its bottom edge towaid you To replace the base grille: Inser! the tops ot dm metM clips into die o_tl vents, maMng sure one of the pktsfic tabs on rite back o[ tile gnille goes into each of die oval vents. Ihen push die bottom ot dm braille forwmd until it.snaps into place. LOCATION • Do not install the tefiigetatm whoe ,.tie ternperature will go below 6()°1; (!6°C) because it will no, llln olten enotigh to ,nahlt:-tili plope! tempera!tiles, • Do not install die refiige_ator where the temperattue wilt go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not pet !orm properly • Inst_flI it on a 1tool st, ong loaded enough m support away iiom tile To adjust the rollers, mrn the two liont miler ac[jusdng sciews docl_vise to _aise tim fiont o! dm refiigemto_; counterclockwise to lower it. it fiflly 14 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ONSOMEMODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED / Recommended copper walm supply kits ave _v\%_-8X2, D,rX8X3 m WX8X4, depending o,1 the amount ot robing you need Apploved plastic walm supply lines are GE SmmtConnect'" l_.cifige_atol Tubing (V_BX()8X10002, "v_ ,'XO8X 10006, WXO8X l O015 anti WX()8X 10(}25) • Copper or GE SmartConnec¢" Refi'igerator Tubing kit, l/4" outm diameter Io connect tile leliigetalm to the warm SUl}ply_Ii using coppez, be sure l}oth ends ot the robing me cut S{luate. When connecting yore reIiigerato_ to a GE Reverse Osmosis Wmm System, tim only approved installation is with a GE RVKh Fm othm _eve_se osmosis watm syslems, follow the manuIaclme_'s ,ecommendations Ib determine how much tubing you need: Measure the {lislance tiom lhe water valve on the I}ack ol the letiigmator to the warm sup!}ly t}ipe Then add 8' (2.4 m) Be sm e there is suflieienl extra tul}ing (about 8' [2,4 ml coiled into :4 turns ot al)out l(}" 125 em] {tiametel ) to allow the rehigelalol to move out t]om the wall alim installation Yhis w;um line installation is not wa, ranled by the ,eliigeramr ot icemake_ mmmI_v:ttuer. Follow fllese insuuctions cmeJully to minhnize tile risk ol exp(msive waml damage. Walel hammer (wate_ banghtg in the pipes) in house phtnlbing call catlse damage to teIiigelalol pails and lead to warm leakage or flooding Gall a qualit]ed phunber to collect warm hamme_ betore instalthlg Ihe walm supply line to the teflige_atol lb plevem burns and produ{:t damage, ii t} die water line t{} the Ii{}[ warei line If you use water line, the 0 (off} feelm ;urn models). GE SmartConnectY Reliigeiatol Tul)ing Kits ;u e available in the lbllowing lengths: do not hook yore _ehigmatoz beible colmecring the make sine tile icemaker !}ower switch is in position (on l}owel switch models) o_ tile is i,l rhe STOP (up) posirion (on R_elm arm must leqllilelnelltS code be in accm dance with 6' {18 m) - WXO8X l {}(}(}(_ t5' (4,6 m) - WXO8XI{)()15 25' (7,6 m) - '_,_PKO8XlO()25 NOTE: The only GE approved plasdc tubing is flint supplied in GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water' supply line because the line is tmder pressure at all times_ Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture wifl_ age and cause water damage to your home. TM When using any eleclfical device (such as a 1}ower drill) dm-ing installation, l}e sine lhe device is doul}le insulated o_ grounded in a manne_ 1o p_evenl lhe hazmd ot elecuic shock, ot is battery i}owe_ed. l}hllnbillg - WXO8X10002 Be su,e that the kit you selecl allows at least 8' (24 m) as {lesclibed at}ove. Do nol instaIt rile icemake_ tut}ing lit aleas where ten]l}elatmes lall below tieezing. MI installations 2' (0 6 m) local 15 Installation instructions iiiiiiiii iiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iNSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) Install the shmoll vah,e on the neat est hequently drinking warm line. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) ,i,ii1,1111111i, iii ii iii iii "A GE water supply ldt (containing tubing, slmtofI vah,e and lillings listed below) is available at extra cosl hom yore dealer ol tiom Pints and Accessories, 800 626.2002. • A cold water' supply, lhe warm piessme between 211 and 120 t) s,i, (1 4-81 bin) inust used i i [] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY linn on tile nea,est the line of water be [aucet long enough to cleat iiiii ii iii iiiii illu, [] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location Ibm tile vah,e that is easily accessible It is best to connect into the side oI a • Power • 1/2" drill or adjustable , Straight and Phillips vertical wate_ pipe When il is necessm T to connect into a hofizomal water l)ipe, make the CollneclJOll {o the lop t)_ side, rathe_ than at tim bottOIll, 10 avoid drawing o{I any sediment tiom the ware1 pipe wrench, blade screwdriver, • Two 1/4" outer diameter-compression nuts and 2 [errules (sleeves)--to connect the coppel tubing the shulolrvalve and lt_e _eliigeratol warm valve_ to OR • It you me using a GE Sm,u tConnect Retrigelatoz Iid)ing kit, the necessmy fittings are preassembled the mbing i to [] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole i,l the wate, pipe (even il using a self pier cing valve), vsing a sharp bit Remove any t)mxs lesulting irom drilling the hole in tim pipe, Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill° Failure to dlitl ice production • lfyom existing coppm wate_ line has a llared fitting at. tile end, you will need an adapter (available at phmlbing supply stores) m connect tim water line to the ve!'rigetamt OR you can cut oil ttle flayed fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting Do not cut ibtmed end liom GE Stoat tConnect" Refiigmatol robing , Shutoff valve to connect The shutoII wflve should to tile cold water line have a water inlet with a minimum inside diametel of 5/32" at die point o[ connecdoll to tile COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shuto{t valves me included in many water supply kits. Belore pmchasing, make sllve a saddle-type valve complies with you! local phmlbing codes 16 a 1/4" hole may resuh o_ smallm cubes. in ,educed Installation [] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF Instructions VALVE [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasmn the shutoff valve to Ihe cold warm pipe with the pipe chunp, Place the compression nut and ILq,ule (sleeve) lbt coppm tubing onto the end ot the tubing and contlect it. to Ihe shulofl valve Pipe Clamp Make sure tile robing is tully insm ted into tile vah,e -I ighten tile compression mlt secmely Saddle-Type ShutoffValve Fo_ plasdc tubing trom a GE Snm, tConnect '_' P.ehigm atoi liflfing kit, insm! the mohled end o[ the tul_ing imo the shutoll vah,e and tighten compression m_t mllil it is hand-dghl; then tighlen one additional tmn with a w_ench Ovcrtightening may cause leaks VerticalCold Water Pipe NOTE: Com,nomveaM1 oi Massachusetts Plumbir_g Codes 248CMR shall be adhe,ed Io, Saddle vah,es are illegal and use is not permh.ted Constlh ,,vilh yOlll licensed !)hmlbel 5"g]TIGHTEN in Massachuseus, Nut Saddle-Type ShutoffValve _ SmartConnect" THE PIPE CLAMP lighten the clamp screws m_til the sealing washer begins to swell NOTE: Do nol ovcrtighten or you may clush PackingNut -Ferrule{sleeve) lhe NOTE: Commonweah.h ot M_ssaclmseHs Plmnbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle vah,es m e illegal and use is not pernfiued in M_ssachusetts C(msuh with yore licensed plumber: lubir_g Washer Clamp [] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING ['Uln the malta watc,:r supply on and flush ou! Ihe robing until tile ware, is ctcm. [] Shut the ware, otl at tile warm vah,e arm about one qnai1 (1 litm) of watm has been !lushed tlnough tile robing ROUTE THE TUBING Route Ihe iubing between the relrigm atm: tile cold warm lille and Rotlte the tubing dnough a hole drilled in the wall ol tlom (behind the lefiige,atol or a{!iacent base cabinet) as close to the wait as possible. NOTE: Be sine throe is sufficient cxua tubing (about 8' 12.4 m] coiled into 3 t.mns o[ about 10" !25 cm] diamemr) to allow tile refiigerato_ to move out fi om the wall attel installadon. 17 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) i i ii i i iiii [] CONNECT i i THE TUBING TO THE [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR NOTES: One of the illustrations below will look like the connection on yore' refrigerator. Betble making the connection to tile lehigeiatol, t)e sure the refrigelatol powel cold is not plugged imo the wall outlet (CONT.) Icemaker Models without Water Dispenser We lecommend installing a watel filtm if yore warm supply has sand or pailicles that could clog the screett o[ tile leliigmalm's warm wflve Install it ill the walm line ne;u the leliigelatm: If using (,L Small(amn{{ t Reii igelator- "Ihbing kit, you will need an additio,ml tube (¼rX08Xt0002) to conne(I the fittm Do ItOl cut plastic tube to install filter: 1/4" Tubing Tubing Clamp Nut (sleeve} Renlove the sclews holding the zight side of the access covet. Fold back tile covel: Remove the plastic flexible cap the wa.tel valve 0etiigeratot connection) ][i'Olll -Refrigerator Connection Tubing © WaterDispenser Models Place tile conq)lesslon roll and t_:nttlle (sleeve) omo the end ol the tubing as showll On GFi Sinai tC,onnecl '_' Refi igelalor li,bing ldt, the nuts ale aheady assembled to the tubing Tubing Clamp,_,_ 1/4"TI_ Instal the end ol the tubing into the water valw_ connection as far as possible While holding tile tubing, tighten tile fitting For plastic tubing tiom a GE SmaxtConnect? _' Refligelatol lubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the watm valve connection and tigtuen complession nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten one additional tulll with a wrench Ove_ tightening may cause leaks [] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Iighten any com_ections that leak Fasten the tubing into tile clamp provided to hold i! ill a velticat position, You may need to piy open the chunp Reattach 18 the access covel, Installation Instructions i [] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER A,_ange tile coil ol tubhlg so that it does not viblate against Ihe back ot the 1oh igmalor m against the wall Push the reliigelalor back to the wall 011 powe_ switch models, so! the icemakm powel switch to the I (on) position On tkmlm m m modds, move the fbelm arm IO the ON (down) l)osition The icemakm will not begin to opezate until it leaches its operating tempelature of 15°1: (-9"C) or belmv It will then begin opelation automatically Power switch model in the SIOP (up)position theON (down)position Feelerarm model NOTE: In lowel water p_essu=e colldit.iolls, water times enougll valve lrl,_ty 111111 oil lip It) 3 tile to delivm warm to the icemake_ REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES TOOLS YOU WILL NEED When leversing the dool swing: • Read the instluctions stal ting, • Handle • all tim way through befme parts cmetully to avoid sclatching paint, Set, screws ([own them in the wrotlg by theh places • Provide a non-sclatching the doms, 1elated palls wo! k smlace Phillipsscrewdriver to avoid using tbl IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not nlove the cabinet lmtil door-swing levmsal is completed Maskingtape Puttyknife or thin-bladescrewdriver These inst]tlctJons m e tbl changing the hinges ti om tile right side to tim left side--if you eve1 wallt to change tim binges back to the dght side, tollow these same instrnclions and levm_e all rel_rences to left and light. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical Empty all door shelves, including compartment. 3/8" Head socket driver (a fi-point socket is recommended) T20 or T25Torx_ driver,whicheveryour model requires outlet. the dairy 19 Installation instructions i REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR ]_q)e tile door shut with masking tape, IlH)e the door shut with masking Remove the center allcl latcheI, hinge tape pin with a 3/8" socket. I PlasticWasher HingePin-- Remove (011 the hinge cove_ on top oI the fi'eezel door CenterHinge _ models) SOllte Bracket Remove the two Iblx '_ screws, flten lift the hinge suifight tip |o Ii'ee the hinge pin from the socket il! the |op of the "_ I dool; FreshFoodDoor TepHinge_ Remove the tape and flit the door away from die cabi_let Remove and save file washer oil file hinge pin Lili file door suaight up to flee its bottom socket from the pin ill die bottoln ilillge blacket I Set the cioot cm a non_clatching inside up Remove tile tape cabinet. Lilt it oil and the tilt tile d()ot away (:ell|el hinge pin Set the dool on a non-sclatching the inside up troni the smthce v¢ith die CAUTION: Do not tel doo_ drop to the flool Ib (it) st) could damage tile (loot stop. sm [ilce with nl [] TRANSFER THE LEFT i i ii i i =1 n TOP HINGE TO lntercharlge hinge and screws at top right widi screws at lhe top left oI catlinet Do not tighten screws 2O on hinge side at this thne. Installation Instructions [] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT [] TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT For' models with a base grille, remove it by gnLsping it alxmt 6" iiom each end and pulling its bottom edge Remove towmd NOTE: Kee l) these screws wifll file binge bracket, They are long soews and will be used when installing dm hinge on the othm side yOIl NOTE: II the washer is not on dw hinge bracket, check to see iiit is stuck to tile bottom t:,[ tim dooc [ ,..I .4" Relllove tim thlee Tolx *_screws side ol the cabinet. Screw them the light PlasticWasher by removing tile honl the celltei leli into the holes on side. Place tim centre hinge b,acket over the holes the ct.'nlet lell side o! the cabinel lnselt and / tighten the ilnee at long sc_e\vs Replace the caps by snapping with yore fingm Hinge Bra_"c@kelt'_ _iI__ For models with a base grille, beibre lcplacing base gillie _emove the gillie cap by removing screw Sol ew the cap to the opposite side lfinge bracket ¢i_sc lews On some models, you will need m Iemove the colormatched caps [iota die sclew ht;ads beibre you can lelllOVe the sciews Use the edge ot a IJlill liar blade to genii), PD' tim Calls 01t fire screw heads (A pull 7 knilL_ works well tbl this) Cove_ tile blade with tape to 1)xevent scratching the paint Using a lbrx '_ driver; move the bottom hinge black,el and plastic w;Lsh(;_ Ii'om tile light skle to tim left side q the center t_ I I tle rolx them ovm the screws tile the ',0_%. [] TRANSFER Replace file b&se gnille by insel dng die lops ol the metal clips into die owll vcqlls, lil;'tldllg Slll÷e Oiie olthe plastic tabs on the back of tile gillie goes iiltO each ol the oven vents Then push the bottom of file _ille lbrwm d until it. snaps into place ; Cap DOOR STOPS On each dooi; move the metal door fight to tile left, stop lioru tilt: Move any screws Iionl the left to die right. DoorSto ) LeftSide 21 RightSide Installation i iiiiii iiiii ii i ii ii instructions i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii REVERSING THE DOOR SWING [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) liansfe_ To remove the handle: Remove the plug button by carefiflly pD,ing tmde_ tile edge wifll a ptttty kniie l_.emove die. exposed screw hokiing file handle, Handle PIug the dooz plug button Reinstalling the handle: tight sk|e of tim dool; Remove tim two screws holding dm hand, le to die top ot the clom: to lhe opposite Attach die handle Handle Handle Plug_ Mter removing the handle: Move the small ping buttons from the top right side of the door top and insm t dram imo the holes on the opposite side, Bu_ons Move die lmge plug bulton Ii-om the left edge ot the door and inselt it into the hole oil the opposite side Ptu9 Butt0n 22 ,,, side to tim Installation i iiiii i Instructions iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii [] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT Remove tlt_', sclews holding t.hc',handk; l)ottont of Ihe dooi Remove handle. iii iiiiii iiiiii ii i i i i [] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lowel the leliig_zuo_ hinge pin Io tite lop and doo_ OlttO tile ])ollOlll 6 Pfastlc Su;tighten fl_e cloo_ and line it up with the centel hilzge hi;taker Reinstall tile cemcl hlng-e 1)i,1 with a .'-_/8" socket. l'urn it until it cxtt:nds till oug_h llle hinge I)rilckeI _uld Move the plttg button on the tighl side ol the doo, the han(ll_.' scle_v hole on the [eli. side illlO doOl; the I PlasticWasher--,,,,_,-@ to Rt.'atl_tch lh_'. handle on the opposii_side." using the holes closest to t.Ile _.'dg'e ol the door: HingePin---a,,_ I I CenterHinge_"-_ I Bracket I RefrigeratorDoor i i i llin n [_ REHANG L,owet tile fteezel Be Sllre tile 'wlt.shel Lifl the top hinge HH I THE FREEZER DOOR doot is ill onto the centel hinge pin plltce, so the pin lhs inlo the door socket. Support the doot oil tile handle side and make sure file door is su_tight and file gap between the doors is even across fl_e fionl While holding die doox in place, tighten fl_e top hinge sclews 23 Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators_ Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what ! hear? These sounds are normal HUMMMo.. WHOOSH,,, [] ]he new high eificiency compresso, may run fasmr and longe_ than your old reliigeratoz and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsadng sound while h is opelafing, [] Yhu may hem a whooshing SOtlrtd wher! file door_ close !his is due to pressure equ;dizing sdthin the retiigeratol: WHIRl I1_You may hem tile tans sl)imdng at high speeds Ibis happens when the reliigmatm is first plugged in, when 1tie doors are opened flequently o] when a large amounl of lood is added to tile leliigeratot m tieezm compmmmnts, Ihe tans are helping to Irl;.rilllailr CLICKS, POPS, CP, CKS and CHIRPS Ihe COl rect temper attires WATERSOUNDS 6 [] You may hear cracking or popping sounds when tile leliigerator is lh'st plugged in [iris happens as tile reftigelalol cools lo tile correct temperature [] Ihe tlow o[ _etiigmant ttnor,gh tire lieezet cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water [] the compressor may cause a clicking or chilping sound when attempting m iestart (this could rake up to 5 minmes) IIII Watez dzopping on dm dehost healer can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound chuing the dehosl cycle [] Expausion and co!llla(:l.ion of cooling coils during and after deliost can cause a clacking or popping [] A ware, dKipping noise may occur during the deliost cycle as ice melts flora tire evaporator and flows into the d_ain pan sotmd, [] On models with an icemakeL af_el an icemaking cycle, you may hear tile ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket [] On models with a dispenser, dru ing watm dispense, you may hem the waler lines move at irfitiat dispense and after dispensm bllllOrr is released 24 [] Closing the door may cause a gmgling ptessure eql,alizatJon_ sound due to Before you call for service.., w ,etpein,eom iiiiiiiiii Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Freezer door pops open when refrigerator door is closed This is normal if, after popping open, the freezer door closed on its o_lo * This indicates Lhal the}e is a good seal on the fieezei dool: If the Iieezer (too_ does not automalicMly c|ose after popping opt:n, dac loltel_ need ac[jUslJng See Rollers_ Door does not close by itself Rollers need adjusting° • See Rollers Refrigerator does Refrigerator' in defrost not operate Refrigerator control 0 (0f/) position, Refrigerator cyde. • Wait about 40 mimztcs • Move Ihe I etiigeJalO_ temper attue set IJlig in is unplugged. fez deiios! and fi eezev conuol • Pllsh the l)hzg [onlpletel), * Rel)lace Vibration orrattling (slight vibration is normal) Refrigerator is not resting on all four rollers. o A(!just rollel_ Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and of/frequently (Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger Normal when refrigerator is First plugged in. ° W_fit 24 houz_ lbz Ihe le[iigeimoz cool down Often occurs when lmge ,amounts of food are • This is n(nmal freezer require more Door left open. "Check operating time. They start andstop often to maintain even Hot weather or frequent door openings° ,* This is nozmal temperatures.) Temperature controls set at the coldest setting, * See About the controls, Refrigerator or freezer Temperature * See About the controls. compartmen t too warm cold enough. fuse el _eset the 13reakel: (See Rollers), to completely placed in refrigerator. control not set to see it package is holding Warm weather or frequent door openings, • Set the ten]pet afore control See About the controls Door • Check to see if package Freezer Door left open, door popped open. left open. Too frequent €looz open one step coldel: is holding (tooz open ° See the problem Freezer doorpops open when refrigerator door is closed. * Check to see if pacl_lg_ is holding (tool open or too long door openings. Food Frequent,'buzzing" sound to a into the omlet.. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Frost eriee crystals on frozen food (frost within package is normal) ' cycle' to end blocldng freezer air vents. Icemaker power switch is in the I (on) position, but the water supply to die refrigerator' has not been commcted. • Move items away flora the back w;dl of file lieeze1: • Set the power switch !n the 0 (off) position Keeping ill the I (on)position wilt damage the watel ;_alve, it 25 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Automatic icemaker (on some models) does not work Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes What To Do Icemaker not on. power' switch is , Ou power switch models, set the power svdzch to the i (co)position_ On l;eelel alln models, lllove the f_elez _LI'IIIm dm ON (down) posidon Water st,ppty tmzzed off' or not connected. o See Installing the water tine_ Fi'eezer compartment too warm. * Wait 24 hout_ [hi tile re|'tigelatot cool down Piled up cubes in die storage bin cause the icemaker to shut off. * [.evel ctll)cs by tlalld Ice cubes stuck in icemaker_ (Green power" light on icemMmr blhddng0 • l'ili 11Oi_[the i(:emakez; icemakez back oil Ice storage * Empty and w_'df bin bin needs deanLng. Food transmitting to ice cubes. Slow ice cube freezing : odor/taste * Wrap o See Care and cleaning. Door • Check Temperature control not set remove cubes and Illlll the Discard old cubes |beds wet| Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning, left open. tO conlplelely to see if pacl_tge is hokling door open. • See About the controls_ cold enottgh. "A newly insl_dled refiJgeratox to begin making ice cubes Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Not tmusual during periods of lfigh humidity, -Wipe stir J_t.cedl]/; dlen a(!}llst Ihe li'es|l food co,tirol setdng one numbe_ highe! and check ag_fin in 24 lmtus Refrigerator Foods transmitting • Foods odor tO refiigeratoz; o Keep an open box of baldng has odor replace Interior needs cleaning, Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openlngs_ Refrigerator eomparlmeat light does not work .... No power 26 Open warm containers of water or' food in the refrigerator, at outlet. Light bulb burned out or' loose. with strong may take 12-24 odoL_ should be dghdy hom_ wrapped. soda in die reliJge,atoz; eve D, three months e See Care and cleaning, , Covel ot seal open cont_dners Dudng a deftest moisture will be renmved [iom die refiJgeratot; return with long or fi'equent doo_ openings * Replace fuse ot reset the breaker: = See Replacing the light bulbs, cycle, but may vtrwvv.Hotpointcom Possible Causes Hotair frombottom ofrefrigerator What To Do Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under" die refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at dtese normal and safe temperatures. Feed freezing in the refrigerator Food too close to die air vent at the back of die refrigerator; * Move tim Ibod away tom con tzols) Refrigerator too cold. • Move the zeliigeraloz control to a _Valnlcl lelllperallllX _setting one inczement at a time control heater is set Orange glow in the freezer Defrost Door bins do not fit in the door The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator Freezer light does not work Some models freezer light, is on° Icebucketdoesnot fit undertheicemaker (nero the * I°his is not real • I_ 3, to install the bins in bulb dooz_ door bins. do not have a Light bulb burned or loose. Controls do not light up the aiz vent out • Check t?n a semi-clem doom light shield in the tieezer ceiling, It the dome is opaque whim, the model does not have a lieezm light, Check Iin a duel acd_lted light swilch on the zight skle el the lieezm: If theze is only a cap in place of a switch, die model does not have a tieezer light • See Replacing the light bulbs Some models do not have lighted controls, * II you can read white numbez_ on die control the model does not have lighted contmts Refrigerator light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs The freezer " Place the shell in die lowei position See Rearranging the shelves top position. shelf is in the setting, 27 Notes. J i _rJ _L_ m m m_ I 28 i J L J GE Service Protection Plus" GE, a name recognized worldwide tbr quality and dependability, Se_ vice Protection Ptus"--comp_ehensive plotection on all your Any Appliance. We'll Cover No Matter What Brand! 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