GE CTS18HBSDRWW and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions .......... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ........... 9
Care and Cleaning ........ 10, 11
Shelves .................... 6, 7
Storage Drawers ............. 7, 8
Temperature Controls .......... 5
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............. 12
Reversing the Door Swing ..17-22
Water i,ine Installation ..... 13-17
Troubleshooting Tips
Befi)re You Call For Service . .24, 25
Normal Operating Sounds ..... 23
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .... Back (;over
Product Registration ....... 27, 28
Warranty tot
Canadian Customers ......... 26
Warranty tot U.S. Customers ... 29
Models 15, 16,17,18
Congdlateur supdrieur
Rdfrigdrateurs
La section frangaise commence a la page 30
Congelador superior
Refrigeradores
La seccion en espa_ol empieza en la pagina 60
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the upper left side of the flesh food
compartment.
197D5226PO01 49-60215 07-02 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:
This refl_igerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Inst_fllation
Instructions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the reffigeramL They could
&mmge the refrigerator and seriously i_jure
themseNes.
{{_iDo not touch the cold surfaces in the fleezer
compamnent when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
{{_iDo not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In refl_igeramrs wit1 automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemakeL Do not
place finge_s or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refligeramr is
plugged in.
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the dooIs and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflfl closing doors when children are
in the area.
{{_iUnplug the refligemtor before cleaning and
making repai,_.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedbyaqualifiedindividual
{{_iTurning the control to the 0position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
{{_iDo not refleeze flozen foods which have
thawed completel):
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ADANGER! RISK OFCHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffbcation are not
problems of file 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 reflJgerato_; please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
Take off die doors.
Refrigerants
All refligeration products contain refligerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the dispos_fl about what to do.
I,eave file sheNes in place so flint children may
not easily climb inside.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary flint it be a UIAisted (in file Unimd
Stores) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the elecuical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING'!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of tiffs appliance is equipped "wifll
a ,%prong (grounding) plug which mates widl a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall oudet to
minimize the possibility of elecuic shock hazard
flom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the oudet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encounmred, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation m have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refligerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the _v_tingplate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always gdp plug firefly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediamly all power cords dlat
have become flayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
x_qlen moving the refligerator away flom the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(A_pterp/u_notper_i_e_inC_n_)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adaptor, where local
codes pe_nit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UIAismd adaptor available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting die power cord flom die
adapte_, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adaptor ground
mrminal is ve_T likely m break with repeamd use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoa wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,notinsulated,andthewall outlet is
groundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshouldhavethe
circuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectriciantomakesurethe
outlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
4

Aboutthe temperaturecontroldial
Turning the dial to 0stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
ControlSettings
Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. I is the warmest. 9is the coldest.
At first, set the dial at 5.
After using the refligerato_, adjust the dial if necessary.
Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can mrn the dial to the setting
that is best suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for the refligerator to get cold.
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Aboutthefreshfoodcompartmentshelves.
Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.
Half- Width Shelves
Liftupand
ITJTiltup
One end of the shelf rests on a molded
side-wall support; a bracket on the other
end hooks into a track on the rear
cabinet wall.
To remove, lift the shelf up at flont, then
off the support and out of the track.
To replace, select desired shelf height.
With shelf flont raised slightly, hook the
bracket's top lug into the track, then
lower the shelf onto the support.
NOTE:Theshelf to therightof thetrackis
designedtohookintotheright-handslot,
theshelf totheleft isdesignedtohook
into theleft-handslot.
Full-Width Shelves
Some models have a steel wire sliding
shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf or
two steel wire stationary shelves. These
shelves can be moved to another place
in the flesh food comparunent.
The flfll-width sliding shelf has stop-locks.
When placed correctly on the shelf
supports, the shelf will stop before coming
completely out of the refligerator and will
not flit when you place food on it or
remove food flom it.
Toremovethefull-width shelves,lift the
rear of the shelf and pull forward.
Toremovea full-width shelf when thefresh
foodcompartmentdoorcannotbeopened
fully, lift the rear of the shelf, pull
forward and down, tilt the shelf and
take it otlt.
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About the freezer compartment shelves.
Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.
Ice- Tray Shelf
Toremovetheice-tray shelf,lift the left
side of the shelf off its supports, then
pull the shelf to the left to flee it of the
plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right
to flee the pins flom the holes in the
cabinet wall.
Step Shelf
Toremovethestepshelf"
[--7]Lift left side of shelf slightb:
[_-]Move shelf to the left to flee its right
ends flom holes in the cabinet wall.
V_I,ower right side of shelf, move shelf to
the right and rake it out.
Toreplacethestep shelf"
[--_With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends
of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.
[_--]I,ift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf
up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in
cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.
About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the
most useflfl location for your family's
needs.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Drawer and Cover Removal
Drawers can be removed easily by grasping
the sides and lifting up slightly while
pulling drawers past the stop location.
Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover
Toremove the cover, lift it off its supports,
[)tall it forward, tilt it and rake it out.
Twin Drawers with Glass Cover
Toremove:
V-_Remove the drawers.
[-_-]Reach in, push the fiont of glass
cover up, and at the same time,
pull it forward as far as it will come.
Tilt it and rake it out. Avoid cleaning the
cold glass cover with hot water because
the extreme temperature difference may
cause it to break.
V_]Remove the drawer flame. (Always
remove the glass cover before you
rake out the drawer flame.)
I,ifl the flame off the supports at each
side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and
take it out.
Toreplace:
V-_Lower the frame until it rests on the
supports at each side and back.
[-2--]Replace the glass cover, pushing its
rear edge firmly into the rear flame
channel and gently lowering the flont
into place.
[-_]Replace the drawers.
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)
Switch Icemaker
Green
PowerLight lerArm
Powerswitch model
FeelerArmin
theSTOP
FeelerArmin (up)position
the ON (down)
position
Feelerarm model
The icemaker will produce approximately
100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on the fleezer comparunent
tempe_ture, room temperature, number
of door openings and other use conditions.
There are two types of icemakers: power
switch models and feeler arm models.
If die refligeiator is ope_v_md before die
wamr connection is made to die icemakei,
set the power switch m 0 (off)or move the
feeler arm m the STOP(up) position.
When file reflige_v_tor has been connecmd
m the wamr supply, set the power switch m
the I (0/1)position or move the feeler arm to
the ON (down) position. On power switch
models, file g_een light will come on.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with water.
The icemaker Mll fill wifll water when it
cools m 15°E A newlyqnstalled refligeramr
may take 12 m 24 hours m begin making
ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clea_.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for seve_vd cubes to be joined
togetheL
If ice is not used flequenfl); old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stole and shrink.
On power switch models, file gaeen power
light will blink if ice cubes get snack in the
icemake_. To correct this, set the power
switch m 0 (off)and remove the cubes. Set
the power switch m I(on)mrestart the
icemake_. Afker the icemaker h_tsbeen
turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 minums before the icemaker
resumes ope_v_fion.
NOTE:Inhomeswith/ower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyc/emu/tip/e
timeswhenmakingonebatchofice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not aheady come
equipped with an automatic icemakei,
an icemaker accessory kit is available at
extra cost.
Check the back of the refligerator for
the specific icemaker kit needed for your
model.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoorhandlesandtrim (on some
models). Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy wateL Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mtb kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
Donotwipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddish
clothor wet towel Thesemayleavea residue
thatcanerodethepaint.Donotusescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchandweakenthepaintfinish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelppreventodors,leave an open box
of baking soda in the flesh food and
freezer compartments.
Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning.
If tiffs is not practical, wring excess
moisutre out of sponge or cloth when
cleaning around switches, lights or
controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 limr) ofwamL This both
cleans and neumdizes odors. Rinse and
wipe d_y.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a
thin layer of peuoleumjelly to tim door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves(onsome
models)with hot waterbecausetheextreme
temperaturedifferencemaycausethemto
break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumping
temperedglasscancauseit toshatter.
Donotwashany.plasticrefrigeratorparts in
thedishwasher.
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Cleaning the condenser coils.
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
environments. However, in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy,
the condenser should be cleaned
periodically for efficient refrigerator
operation.
To clean tim condenser; turn the
temperaune conuol dial to 0. Sweep
away or vacuum lap dust.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for tiffs purpose. It is available
at most appliance parts stores.
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