HOTPOINT Top Mount Refrigerator Manual L0522945

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Safety htstructions ........... 2-4,

Operating bzstructions

Addilional Featmes ........... 10

Aulc, malic Iccmaker , ............ 1l

Con u ols .......................... 5

Shelves and Bins ............. 6-8

Crispers and Pans ............ 9, 10

Care and Cleaning

Cmc and Cleaning .......... t2, 13

Replacing lhe Light Bulbs ....... 13

htstallation hlslructions

Preparing to Install

the Refiigerator. ............... 14

Reversing the Dora Swing ..... 19-23

Water Line Installation ...... 15-19

Troubleshooting Tips ......... 24-27

Normal Operating Smmds ........ 24

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Covez

Producl Registration

tot Canadian Customers ....... 31, 32

Product Registralion

lbr U,S, Cusmmms ............ 29, 30

WarzmHy tot

Canadian Customers ............... 33

Warranty tbr US Customers ..... 34

Modd_ !8 & 19

Congdlateur sup6rieur

R4frig6rateurs

ta sectiontran_aise commence_la page 35

Congelador superior

Refrigeradores

La secci_n en espafiol empieza en la p_gina 67

Write the modelandserial 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

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

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 belbre dealfing and

ntaldng repairs

NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe

performedbyaqualifiedindividual

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

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ADANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

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

Before YouThrowAway YourOld

Refrigeratoror Freezer:.

Jhke off tim dool_

Refrigerants

All zetiigemdon products contain lel_igmmlts,

which tmde_ t_dmal lmv Illtlst be _emoved pdo_

to product dispmal. 1tyet! are gelling _id o[ an

old zeli{,e_zaLionproduct, check ",vilJzthe company

handling the disposal about what to do

Leave the shelves in place so dmt chil(hen

may not easily climb inside

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMAtiON.

READALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING.

AWARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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 and circuit clmcked by a

qualitied electlician to lllake SIIl'e the Oiltlet is

properly gmtmded

V_qmle a siandmxl 2-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is yam pensonal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a propel ly

grounded _prong 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

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS:Ad,pt_,plug,notp,,_ittedi,,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

maprol_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_d<with repealed use

I! tlle adaptel gn'otmd ter'min;d break,;, DO NOTUSE

the retiigetatol until a prope_ ground htLs been

established

Attachingthe adaptergroundterminalto a waftoutlet

coverscrewdoesnot groundthe appfianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal not insulatedand thewall outletis

groundedthroughthe housewiring Youshouldhavethe

circuit checkedby a quafifiedelectricianto makesurethe

outlet is properlygrounded

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsonthe refrigerator.

The controls on your refrigerator will took like one of the following:

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ControlSettings

Initially, set the control(s) at 5 (some models have only one control)_ Allow 24 hours for the

temperature to stabilize,.

Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the control(s) one increment at a time and

allow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you

have set,

Setting the refrigerator control to 0stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator

compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator The freezer

control (on some models) has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator_

Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions,

and may require more than one adjustment. Factors that affect temperature include the

amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the

temperature of food when it is placed in the refrigerator.

About the shelves and bins.

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Not all features are on alt modelso

Rearranging the Shelves

Shdves in dm reiiigelalm and !]eezel compmmmnLs arc adjustable

Somemodels have wire shelves that

can be adjusted ie the samemanner.

Refrigerator Compartment

Toremove:

lilt the shell up al the fi'ont

Liii dm shell up at dm back and bring

dm shetI out

Toreplace:

While dhing the sheli up, insert the lop

hook at dm back oI dm shell in a slot

on the f_a(:k

l.owel the tiont oi die sheU undl the

bottom of dm shell locks into place

Freezer Compartment

Toremove:'

Lift up ihe ]eft side ot the shdi and

slide it le[i imo die celll(.'l o[ [tle shelf

supports

Rotate lhe right side o! lhe shelf up and

out oI the shel[ suppol"ls,

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Toreplace:

Holding fl_eshelf diagonally, inse_I_he

leli end ofthe shell inu) the (:entez ot

lhc shell suppoi Is on llle side wall

Insm ! the riglH end ol llm shell inlo

the shell suppolts on the side wall

Resl each end otthe shelf on lhe

bottom ol Ihe shell SUl)l)OHs

About the shelvesand bins.

Not all features are on all models.

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)

Spiltprool shek,es have special edges to

help prevem spills fronl dripping to lower

shelves Ib lemove ol _eptace t.he shelves,

see Rearrangingthe Shelves

Frontbar

Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff (onsomemodels)

]lie slide-out spillproof sllell allows you

to _each items stored behind o|ll(:iLs [lie

speci:d edges a_e designed Io help plevenl

spills ti'om diipping Io lower shelves

NOTE: The shelves are shipped with tape on

the back, Remove this tape before altempting

to remove the shelf

Toremove:

O Remove all imms fiom shell

0Slide the shell pill unlil it stops

Liti rite li-{mtedge ol the shell nndl (lie

t_tllS ill{" ;ll}ove tile shell tiame,

Toreplace:

Place tile rein o[ the shelf on tim shelf

flame just behind file hont hal:

0Slide dm shelf back unlll the labs ale

above file openings

0[owei lhe shell so thai Ihe tabs go inlo

the openings; ttieii slide lhe shell all the

way in

Makesuretbat tilesheffsitsflatafterreinstaftation

anddoesn'tmovefreelyfromsideto side

Makesureyoupushtheshelvesaftthe wayin

beforeyouclosethedoor

0 Continue pulling die shel! tbrwmd until

il Call bo lilied Olil and lenioved.

Adjustable Bins on the Door (onsomemodels)

A{!juslabk_ bins can elksilybe carried fl'Olii

relligeralOI I.o wolk alea

Toremove:

Lifi bin smdght Ul); then pull out

Toreplaceorrelocate:

Eng_lgetim bin ill die tllolded supports

o! tim dora mid push down Bin will lock

in place

NOTE:Binsfortherefrigetatmandfreezer

doorsare differentsizes andare not

interchangeable,

Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Boor

Detachable shelves deepen and enclose

tixed dool shelves, pro\4ding morn Smla W

rooln and gzeatei sloia Wflexibility,

Toremove:

I.ili tile shell stiaight tip; theli pull out,

Toreplace:

Engage the shell exlender in die niolded

suppo! is on the dooi and push dowii

It will lock in place,

Aboutthe crispersand pans. . .Ho,poi.t.oom

Not all features are on all models,

Fruit and Vegetable Crispers

Excess watt= that may accumulate izz the

boltom ol the dzawez_ oz under the dn_we_

should be wiped dD,,

\Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)

Slkle tile conuol all tile way to dm

HtGHsetfing to provide high humidiv_'

recommended tb_ most vegetables

Slide the conuol all tim way to dm LOW

setting to pmvkle lower humidi Wlevels

lecolflmeildcd Ibzmost ti'llils

Snack Pan (onsomemodels)

[his pan can be moved to the mos_ uselifl

localion lbl you, liunily's needs

Toremove, slide the pan out Io Lhe stop

position, lilt. die pan up and past dm stop

position, and lilt out

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Not all features are on all models,

Crisper Removal

Unloadthe bottom shelfbefore attemptingto

removethe storage drawers.

ToRemove:

Lilt dm dtawel,'s up slightly wlzile pulling

them past d_e stop la(adon.

Whenthe doorcannotbe fullyopened,"

Pull the dlawel' l_llthes| J*lOill tile dool

suaight out Slide tile otltel dn_wel lowald

the middle and remove it,

Toremovethe glasscover.

Remove dm ghtss, then the fimne. When

replacing the gt;_ss, push tile rein edge

{hmly into tile fmme

Push up the gl;tss covel at tim li'om

Slide the gl_Lsscovm forward until the

ba.ck edge comes Olll 0[' the tiame,

Rolam the side ot the glass covm up,

@ Remove tile gkLsscovm:

Remov_gthe_ama

Toremovetile frame:

Lif_ up dm front of Ihe fimne using

both hands

Slide tile fimne lbl-ward

Rotate the side o! the flame up.

Remove tile fimne,

About the additional features.

Not aft features are on aft models,

s% ShelfSaver TM Rack

"Ibis slidc_mt iack holds twelve cans of soda

ov two wine/wate_ bottles (lengtllwise)

Cruz be lemoved tbi cleaning

Toremove,slide dm rack out to the stop

posidon, li(_,dm lack up and past the stop,

and lift out

About the automaticicemaker. , .Hotpo ,toom

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A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice,

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

There are 2 types of icemakers:

Powe_

Switch Icemaker

Gr_on

PowerLight Feele_Arm

Power switch model

Feeler arm model

Tile icemaker will t)_educe apln oximately

3 1o 3½ lbs el ice in a 24-ham prated,

depending (m tile liceze, conlpm u:tlelll

Ielllperatizle, lOOlii tellipelatllle, lllllllbel

oI dam olienings mid othe! t_se conditions

There are t_vot:i1_esel icemakels: powcu

switch me(Ms and t?_ele, arm models

It file [eliig(aaml is openued betbve die

w_ltei COllileclJot] is made Io the iceiliakeK

set die powel swilch m 0 (off)or move file

I>elm 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 (.)imove 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

mW lake I2 to 24 houl,'Sto begin making

ice cubes

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

You will hear a buzzing solmd each time

the icemakm fills with wmm:

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 wilt su)p producing ice.

It is noml;d lb_ sevend cul)es 1o be joined

togefl mz:

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 beibte the icemakei

leSllliles opel }ttiOll

NOTE:Inhomeswith lower4han-averagewater

pressure,you:nayheartheicemakercyclemultiple

timeswhenmakingonebatchof ce

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 cost,

Check tile back el tile refiigemlol tb, die

specific icelnaket kit needed lbl yam model

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'_;LScomplele 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

suppliedmGESmartConnect"RefrigeratorTubing

kits Denot useanyotherplasticwatersupplyline

becausethelineis underpressureat all times

Certaintypesof plasticwill crackor rupturewith

ageandcausewaterdamageto yourhome

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim. C|ean with

a cloth dampened with soapy walel:

Dly with aso[] 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 doorhandles

(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 wipetherefrigeratorwitha soileddishcloth

or wettowel Thesemayleavearesiduethat

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)

withhot waterbecausetheextremetemperature

differencemaycausethemtobreak Handleglass

shelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan

causeit to shatter.

Donot washanyplasttcrefrigeratorpartsin the

dishwasher

Donotcleanwith anyproductscontainingdetergent

bleachorammomafl_eymaydamagetho

refrigerator

Condenser

ihere is no need lb_ routine condensm

eleaning_ in zlollil;d home opmadng

envilOll/llelllS, fiowevel; ill Oltvirolllllenls

that illay be pmdcuhuly dus{y o, gn_e&s);file

condensm shoukt be cleaned periodically

[bt efficient rehigerator operation

Formodelswithabasegrille,'din grille must

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

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.

Cleaningthe condenser:.

Sweep away o1 VaClltllll Ilp dusL

Formodelswith a basegrille,reach dm

condensm by insm dng a brush or _amuum

hose into the o\_fl boles.

Formodelswithout abasegrille, leach the

condense_ by insei ring a bnzsh o_ vacuum

hose under die bottom of die mfiigeratol:

Fox best lesults, use a brush speckflly

designed for tiffs purpose.. It is m_,dlable

at iIlosl appliance pairs stores

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,

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'trolloverthepowercordoricemakersupplyline

(onsomemodels]

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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

Secure all loose items such as grille,

shelve.s and dmwet_ by taping Lhem

seclllely ill place tO ptevellt danlage.,

Besuretherefrigeratorstaysinanuprightposition

duringmoving

Replacingthe light bulbs.

Setting either or both controls to 0(off) does not remove power to the light circui_

t:7 0

Some models have only one light

Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light

ACAUTlON:L,¢,tbutb may hot.0Rept , e,, ,ll,.,, bi,.,,,l

tile SiltlZe or ]o',i,/el wattage

1_ Unplug 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 (onsomemodels)

Unplug Lherefiigeratol_

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

Installation

Instructions Refrigerator

Models 18and 19

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

"IMPORTANT - Saw.,esc

insuucdons ib, local inspectox's use

• IMPORTANT - Obse,, an

govm ning codes and ordinances

•Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instzuctions with the Consumer:

o Note to Consumer - Keep these ills!! ItClJolls

tbz ftztuze te!_zen(:e,

°Sldll level - [nstathttion ol dfis appliance Jequites

bask mechanical skills

-Completion time - Refiigelatot InstallaOol_

15 minutes.

° Pmpm installation is tile responsibility ot the

inslalle,

° Product iN!hue due m impmpei installation is not

covmed undei the Walranly

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICENIAKER

(ON SOME 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 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 enough m support it fiflly

loaded

CLEARANCES

Allow the tbllowing cleanmces _bl e_Lse ol installation,

pvopez air cizcutation and plumbirlg and electrical

Con!!eel jOHN

"Sides 1/8" (3 ram)

•lbp t" (25 ram)

• Back 1" (25 ram)

II ,tie reliigma,oi is to he inslalted next to a wall on tile

bin Wside, allow 5/16" (8 ram) doo, clearance

ROLLERS (ON SOME MODELS)

The rogers have 3 purposes:

• P.ollens a_!just so tim dooz closes e_sily when opened

about 4: ,

• Rolteis a@tst so !he refiigeaa!o, is iim_ly positioned on

tim floo, and does not wobble

• P,olletx allow you to move die retiigeialot away iiom tile

wall for cleaning

NOTE: V_qm,lrollel_ me properly ac{justed, die top

ol tim iefiigeralor _4tl not be level but will have a slight

backwmd lilt.

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 brailleforwmd

until it.snaps into place.

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.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ONSOMEMODELS)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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)

When connecting yore reIiigerato_ to aGE 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

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, do not hook

ii t} die water line t{} the Ii{}[ warei line

If you use yore _ehigmatoz beible colmecring the

water line, make sine tile icemaker !}ower switch is in

the 0 (off} position (on l}owel switch models) o_ tile

feelm ;urn is i,l rhe STOP (up) posirion (on R_elm arm

models).

Do nol instaIt rile icemake_ tut}ing lit aleas where

ten]l}elatmes lall below tieezing.

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 amanne_ 1o p_evenl lhe

hazmd ot elecuic shock, ot is battery i}owe_ed.

MI installations must be in accm dance with local

l}hllnbillg code leqllilelnelltS

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 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.

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 :4turns ot al)out l(}" 125 em]

{tiametel ) to allow the rehigelalol to move out t]om

the wall alim installation

GE SmartConnectY Reliigeiatol Tul)ing Kits ;u e

available in the lbllowing lengths:

2' (0 6 m) - WXO8X10002

6' {18 m) - WXO8X l {}(}(}(_

t5' (4,6 m) - WXO8XI{)()15

25' (7,6 m) - '_,_PKO8XlO()25

Be su,e that the kit you selecl allows at least 8' (24 m)

as {lesclibed at}ove.

NOTE: The only GE approved plasdc tubing is flint

supplied in GE SmartConnect TM 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.

Installation instructions

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iNSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

"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.

•Acold water' supply, lhe warm piessme inust be

between 211and 120 t) s,i, (1 4-81 bin)

•Power drill

• 1/2" or adjustable wrench,

,Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver,

•Two 1/4" outer diameter-compression nuts and

2 [errules (sleeves)--to connect the coppel tubing to

the shulolrvalve and lt_e _eliigeratol warm valve_

• It you me using a GE Sm,u tConnect Retrigelatoz

Iid)ing kit, the necessmy fittings are preassembled to

the mbing

•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 to tile cold water line

The shutoII wflve should 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

Install the shmoll vah,e on the neat est hequently used

drinking warm line.

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[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

linn on tile nea,est [aucet long enough to cleat

the line of water

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[] 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

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

[] 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 a 1/4" hole may resuh in ,educed

ice production o_ smallm cubes.

Installation Instructions

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasmn the shutoff valve to Ihe cold warm pipe with

the pipe chunp,

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type

ShutoffValve 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 in Massachuseus,

Constlh ,,vilh yOlll licensed !)hmlbel

5"g]TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

lighten the clamp screws m_til the sealing washer

begins to swell

NOTE: Do nol ovcrtighten or you may clush lhe

lubir_g Washer

Clamp

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route Ihe iubing between tile cold warm lille and

the relrigm atm:

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.

[] CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ILq,ule (sleeve)

lbt coppm tubing onto the end ot the tubing and

contlect it. to Ihe shulofl valve

Make sure tile robing is tully insm ted into tile vah,e

-Iighten tile compression mlt secmely

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

Nut

Saddle-Type

ShutoffValve _ SmartConnect"

PackingNut --

Ferrule{sleeve)

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:

[] 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

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

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[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

Betble making the connection to tile lehigeiatol,

t)e sure the refrigelatol powel cold is not

plugged imo the wall outlet

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:

Renlove the sclews holding the zight side of the

access covet. Fold back tile covel:

Remove the plastic flexible cap

][i'Olll the wa.tel valve

0etiigeratot connection)

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

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

Fasten the tubing into tile clamp provided to hold

i! ill avelticat position, You may need to piy open

the chunp

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

One of the illustrations below will look like the

connection on yore' refrigerator.

Icemaker Models without Water Dispenser

1/4"Tubing

Tubing Clamp

Nut

(sleeve}

-Refrigerator

Tubing Connection

WaterDispenserModels

TubingClamp,_,_ 1/4"TI_

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Iighten any com_ections that leak

Reattach the access covel,

Installation Instructions

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

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

START THE ICEMAKER

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

Feelerarmmodel

NOTE: In lowel water p_essu=e colldit.iolls, tile

water valve lrl,_ty 111111 oil lip It) 3 times to delivm

enougll warm to the icemake_

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

IMPORTANT NOTES

When leversing the dool swing:

•Read the instluctions all tim way through befme

stal ting,

•Handle parts cmetully to avoid sclatching paint,

• Set, screws ([own by theh 1elated palls to avoid using

them in the wrotlg places

• Provide a non-sclatching wo! k smlace tbl

the doms,

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not nlove the

cabinet lmtil door-swing levmsal is completed

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 outlet.

Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

compartment.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillipsscrewdriver 3/8" Head socket driver

(a fi-point socket is

recommended)

Maskingtape

Puttyknifeor

thin-bladescrewdriver

T20orT25Torx_

driver,whicheveryour

modelrequires

Installation instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

]_q)e tile door shut with masking tape,

Remove the hinge cove_ on top oI the fi'eezel door

(011 SOllte models)

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 dool;

TepHinge_ I

Remove tile tape and tilt tile d()ot away troni the

cabinet. Lilt it oil the (:ell|el hinge pin

Set the dool on a non-sclatching sm [ilce with

the inside up

[] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR

DOOR

IlH)e the door shut with masking tape

Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/8" socket.

allcl latcheI,

PlasticWasher

HingePin-- "_

CenterHinge_

Bracket I

FreshFoodDoor

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

Set the cioot cm a non_clatching smthce v¢ith die

inside up

CAUTION: Do not tel doo_ drop to the flool

Ib (it) st) could damage tile (loot stop.

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[] TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO

THE LEFT

lntercharlge hinge and screws at top right widi screws

at lhe top left oI catlinet

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this thne.

Installation Instructions

[] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE

BRACKET TO THE LEFT

For' models with abase grille, remove it by gnLsping it

alxmt 6" iiom each end and pulling its bottom edge

towmd yOIl

Using a lbrx '_ driver; move the bottom hinge black,el

and plastic w;Lsh(;_ Ii'om tile light skle to tim left side

NOTE: II the washer is not on dw hinge bracket,

check to see iiit is stuck to tile bottom t:,[ tim dooc

q[PlasticWasher

,..I /

.4"

Hinge Bra_"c@kelt'__iI__

For models with abase grille, beibre lcplacing tile

base gillie _emove the gillie cap by removing the

screw Sol ew the cap to the opposite side

Replace file b&se gnille by insel dng die lops ol the

metal clips into die owll vcqlls, lil;'tldllg Slll÷eOiie 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

[] TRANSFER CENTER HINGE

BRACKET TO THE LEFT

Remove the center lfinge bracket by removing tile

t_ IItle rolx ¢i_sc lews

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

On some models, you will need m Iemove the color-

matched 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

Relllove tim thlee Tolx *_screws honl the celltei leli

side ol the cabinet. Screw them into the holes on

the light side.

Place tim centre hinge b,acket over the holes at

the ct.'nlet lell side o! the cabinel lnselt and

tighten the ilnee long sc_e\vs

Replace the caps by snapping them ovm the screws

with yore fingm

',0_%. ; Cap

[] TRANSFER DOOR STOPS

On each dooi; move the metal door stop lioru tilt:

fight to tile left,

Move any screws Iionl the left to die right.

DoorSto

)

LeftSide RightSide

Installation instructions

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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR

DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT

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,

HandlePIug

Remove tim two screws holding dm hand, le to die

top ot the clom:

Handle

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

[] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.)

liansfe_ the dooz plug button to lhe opposite side

Reinstalling the handle: Attach die handle to tim

tight sk|e of tim dool;

Handle

Plug_ ,,,

Installation Instructions

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[] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT

Remove tlt_',sclews holding t.hc',handk; Io tite lop and

l)ottont of Ihe dooi Remove handle.

Move the plttg button on the tighl side ol the doo, to

the han(ll_.' scle_v hole on the [eli. side

Rt.'atl_tch lh_'. handle on the opposii_side."using the

holes closest to t.Ile _.'dg'e ol the door:

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[] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR

DOOR

Lowel the leliig_zuo_ doo_ OlttO tile ])ollOlll

hinge pin

Pfastlc

Su;tighten fl_e cloo_ and line it up with the centel

hilzge hi;taker

Reinstall tile cemcl hlng-e 1)i,1with a .'-_/8" socket.

l'urn it until it cxtt:nds till oug_h llle hinge I)rilckeI

_uld illlO the doOl;

PlasticWasher--,,,,_,-@

HingePin---a,,_

CenterHinge_"-_

Bracket I

RefrigeratorDoor

i i i llin n HH I

[_ REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR

L,owet tile fteezel doot onto the centel hinge pin

Be Sllre tile 'wlt.shel is ill plltce,

Lifl the top hinge 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

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:

CLICKS, POPS,

CP, CKS and CHIRPS

[] 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

[] the compressor may cause a clicking or chilping

sound when attempting m iestart (this could rake

up to 5 minmes)

[] Expausion and co!llla(:l.ion of cooling coils during

and after deliost can cause a clacking or popping

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

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 Ihe COl rect temper attires

WATERSOUNDS

[] Ihe tlow o[ _etiigmant ttnor,gh tire lieezet cooling

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water

IIIIWatez dzopping on dm dehost healer can cause a

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound chuing the

dehosl cycle

[] Aware, dKipping noise may occur during the deliost

cycle as ice melts flora tire evaporator and flows into

the d_ain pan

[] Closing the door may cause a gmgling sound due to

ptessure eql,alizatJon_

Before you call forservice.., w ,etpein,eom

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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 doorpops open This is normal if, after * This indicates Lhal the}e is a good seal on the fieezei

when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer dool: If the Iieezer (too_ does not automalicMly c|ose after

is closed door closed on its o_lo popping opt:n, dac loltel_ need ac[jUslJng See Rollers_

Door does not close Rollers need adjusting° •See Rollers

by itself

Refrigerator does Refrigerator' in defrost cyde. • Wait about 40 mimztcs fez deiios! cycle' to end

not operate Refrigerator control in •Move Ihe I etiigeJalO_ and fi eezev conuol to a

0 (0f/) position, temper attue set IJlig

Refrigerator is unplugged. • Pllsh the l)hzg [onlpletel), into the omlet..

The fuse is blown/circuit *Rel)lace fuse el _eset the 13reakel:

breaker is tripped.

Vibration orrattling Refrigerator is not resting o A(!just rollel_ (See Rollers),

(slight vibration on all four rollers.

is normal)

Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator ° W_fit 24 houz_ lbz Ihe le[iigeimoz to completely

longperiods or cycles is First plugged in. cool down

onand of/frequently

(Modem refrigerators Often occurs when lmge • This is n(nmal

,amounts of food are

with more storage

space and a larger placed in refrigerator.

freezer require more Door left open. "Check to see it package is holding €looz open

operating time. They

start andstop often Hot weather or frequent ,*This is nozmal

to maintain even door openings°

temperatures.) Temperature controls set * See About the controls,

at the coldest setting,

Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set *See About the controls.

compartment too warm cold enough.

Warm weather or frequent •Set the ten]pet afore control one step coldel:

door openings, See About the controls

Door left open, • Check to see if package is holding (tooz open

Freezer door popped open. ° See the problem Freezer doorpops open when

refrigerator door is closed.

Frost eriee crystals Door left open. * Check to see if pacl_lg_ is holding (tool open

on frozen food Too frequent or too long

(frost within package

is normal) 'door openings.

Food blocldng freezer air vents. •Move items away flora the back w;dl of file lieeze1:

Frequent,'buzzing"

sound Icemaker power switch is in

the I(on) position, but the

water supply to die refrigerator'

has not been commcted.

•Set the power switch !n the 0(off) position Keeping it

ill the I (on)position wilt damage the watel ;_alve,

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting tips

Possible Causes What To Do

Automatic icemaker Icemaker power' switch is , Ou power switch models, set the power svdzch to the

(on some models) not on. i (co)position_ On l;eelel alln models, lllove the f_elez

does not work _LI'IIImdm ON (down) posidon

Water st,ppty tmzzed off' or o See Installing the water tine_

not connected.

Fi'eezer compartment *Wait 24 hout_ [hi tile re|'tigelatot tOconlplelely

too warm. cool down

Piled up cubes in die storage *[.evel ctll)cs by tlalld

bin cause the icemaker

to shut off.

Ice cubes stuck in icemaker_ • l'ili 11Oi_[the i(:emakez; remove cubes and Illlll the

(Green power" light on icemakez back oil

icemMmr blhddng0

Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs deanLng. *Empty and w_'df bin Discard old cubes

odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste * Wrap |beds wet|

to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator o See Care and cleaning.

needs cleaning,

Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if pacl_tge is hokling door open.

:Temperature control not set •See About the controls_

cold enottgh. "A newly insl_dled refiJgeratox may take 12-24 hom_

to begin making ice cubes

Moisture forms on Not tmusual during -Wipe stir J_t.cedl]/; dlen a(!}llst Ihe li'es|l food co,tirol

cabinet surface periods of lfigh humidity, setdng one numbe_ highe! and check ag_fin in 24 lmtus

between the doors

Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odoL_ should be dghdy wrapped.

odor tO refiigeratoz; o Keep an open box of baldng soda in die reliJge,atoz;

replace eve D, three months

Interior needs cleaning, eSee Care and cleaning,

Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too

(in humid weather, air long door openlngs_

carries moisture into

refrigerator when doors Open containers of water or' ,Covel ot seal open cont_dners Dudng a deftest cycle,

are opened) warm food in the refrigerator, moisture will be renmved [iom die refiJgeratot; but may

return with long or fi'equent doo_ openings

Refrigerator eomparlmeat No power at outlet. * Replace fuse ot reset the breaker:

light does not work

.... Light bulb burned out or' loose. = See Replacing the lightbulbs,

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Hotair frombottom

ofrefrigerator

Possible Causes 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 Food too close to die air vent * Move tim Ibod away tom the aiz vent (nero the

the refrigerator at the back of die refrigerator; con tzols)

Refrigerator control is set • Move the zeliigeraloz control to a _Valnlcl

too cold. lelllperallllX _setting one inczement at a time

Orange glow Defrost heater is on° * I°his is not real

in the freezer

Door bins do not fit The freezer door bins are • I_ 3, to install the bins in bulb dooz_

in the door adifferent size than the

refrigerator door bins.

Freezer light does Some models do not have a • Check t?n a semi-clem doom light shield in the tieezer

not work freezer light, 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

Light bulb burned out • See Replacing the light bulbs

or loose.

Controls do not light up Some models do not have * II you can read white numbez_ on die control setting,

lighted controls, the model does not have lighted contmts

Refrigerator light bulb burned • See Replacing the light bulbs

out or loose.

Icebucketdoesnotfit

undertheicemaker

The freezer shelf is in the

top position.

" Place the shell in die lowei position See Rearranging

the shelves

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