GE DTS18ICSHRWW and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 9-4
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ............ 10
Automatic Icemaker ........... 11
Controls ...................... 5
Crispers and Pans ........... 9, 10
Dispenser .................... 11
Shelves and Bins ............. 7, 8
_A'ate r Fi]te r ................... 6
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning .......... 19, 13
Replacing the I,ight Bulbs ....... 13
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refligerator . .............. 14
Reversing the Door Swing .... 19-23
VCater i,ine Installation ...... 15-19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 24-28
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 94
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performace Data Sheet ......... 35
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ..... 31,32
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers ......... 29, 30
State of Calitbrnia ¼'ater
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 36
_A'arranty fbr
Canadian Customers ........... 33
VCarrantv for U.S. Customers ..... 34
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refligerator compartment.
Mode_ 18&19
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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 refrigerator must be properl)installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions befiwe it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the reflJgeratoi: They could
damage the refi-igerator and seriously iqj ure
themseh'es.
Do not touch the cold surfi_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extrelnelv cold SUll'hces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q_o_s and liquids in the vicinity oI this or any
other appliance.
In refl'igerato_s with automatic icemake_,
avoid coma ct with th e in eying parts of th e
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
locamd on the bottom _ff the icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on the aUtolnatic
icemaking mechanism while the refiigerator
is plugged in.
Keep finge_s out ot the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doo_s and between the
doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small. Be carefifl
closing doo_s when children are in the area.
Unplug the refiJgerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE'.We stronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedby a qualified individual
_ Setting either or both controls (some models only
have one control) to the 0(off} position does not
remove power to the light circuit,
Do not refl'eeze fl'ozen fi)ods which have
thawed completely:

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapnmnt and suffocation are not
i)rol)lems of the past, Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous,, .even if they will
sit fin" "just a f_'w days." If you are getting rid of
your old refiigerato_; please follow the instructions
below to hel I) prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
Take off the doo_.
Refrigerants
_dl refrigeration products contain refi_igerants,
which under ti_deml law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old reli_igeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
i,eaxe the shelxes in place so that 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 necessa_ T that it be a UiAisted (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 w_lts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under anv circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safe_ this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibili F of electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electridan to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibili Vand
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refiigerator should always be plugged into its
own inclividual electrical outlet which has a w)ltage
rating that matches the rating plate,
This provides the best perfommnce and also
I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires,
Never tmplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refi_igerator away from the
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator, www.GEAppliances.com
The controls on your refrigerator will look like one of the following:
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
aflow 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.
Controlsettings 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.

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels)
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Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located inside
the cartridge holder in the back upper right
corner of the refl'igerator c()ml)artment.
/VOTE:Some models ship with the filter
byl)ass plug in place of the filter cartridge.
The filter byl)ass i)lug needs to be removed
heft)re the filter cartridge is installed. Kee I)
the filter byl)ass i)lug fin" fimue use.
When to Replace the Filter
The filter cartridge should be replaced
every six monthsor earlier if the flow of
water to the icemaker and dispenser
decreases.
Installing theFilter Cartridge
O]f }ou are replacing the cartridg-e,
fit_t remove the old one. To open the
cartridge coveL push in where indicated
and the cover will drop down.
@ Remove the cartridge by sh)wly rotating
it to the letL A small amotmt of water
may drip down,
CAUTION:11air has been
trapped in the s}'stem, the filter cartridge
may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution
when removing.
Appl) a month and year sticker to the
new cartridge to remind you to replace
it in sixmonths.
OPosition the cartridge inside the
cartridge holder and slowl) rotate the
cartridge to the right tmfil it stops.
_]_en the cartridge is I)rol)e_ty installed,
you will feel it "click" as it locks into
place. The blade on the end of the
cartridge should be i)ositioned
xertically: Donot overtighten.
O Close the cartridge cove_:
O Rtm wamr fl'om the dispenser fin.
3 minums (about 1½ gallons) to clear
the system and i)revent sputtering.
See To Use the Disponser section.
NOTE:A newl_qnstalled water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurtffom the (lispense_:
Filter BypassPlug
Y)u must use the filter b)pass plug when
a replacement filter cartridge is not
available. The dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass plug.
Replacement Filters
Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges
in theUnitedStates,visitourWebsite,
www.GEAppliances.com,orcall
GEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.
Filter Model (;SX4'F
Suggested Retail Price $34.95 USD
CtlStOlllei_ in Canada should constllt
the yellow pages fin" the nearest Camco
Service Center:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. www.GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel;es in the refl'igerator and fl'eezer comi_artn_ents are a(!iustnble.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in thesame manne_
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Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont.
0 I,ifl the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
Toreplace:
_'_hile tilting the shelf uI), insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
0 I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf tmtil the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Freezer Compartment
Toremove:
a I,ifl up the left side of the shelf and
slide it left into the center of the shelf
suI_po_ls.
Rotnm the right side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf sui_ports.
Toreplace:
0Holding the shelf diagonall}; insert the
left end tff the shelf into the center of
the shelf sui_ports on the side wall.
0Insert the right end of the shelf into
the shelf supports on the side wall.
Rest each end of the shelf on the
bottom of the shelf suI)ports.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproo_ shelves have special edges to
hel I) prexent spills fl'()m dripping to lower
shelxes. To remoxe or replace the shelxes,
see Rearranging the Shelves,
Sfide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsomemodels)
The slide-out spillproof shelf alkms you
to reach items stored behind othe_. The
special edges are designed to hel I) prevent
spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves.
NOTE: The shelves are shipped with tape on
the back. Remove this tape before attempting
to remove the shelf.
Toremove:
0 Remoxe all items fl'om shelf.
@ Slide the shelf Otlt tlntil it stops.
i,ifl the front edge of the shelf tmtil the
tabs are aboxe the shelf frame.
Toreplace:
0 Place the rear of the shelf on the shelf
fl'amejust behind the fi'ont bat:
@ Slide the shelf back m_til the tabs are
above the openings.
0 i,ower the shelf so that the tabs go into
the openings; then slide the shelf all the
WaY in.
Make surethat the shelf sits flat after relhsta/lation
anddoesn'tmovefreely fromside toside.
Make sureyoupush the shelvesall the way in
before youclose the door
Continue )ullim* the shelf forward tmtil
it can be lifted out and remoxed.
Adjustable Bins on the Door (onsomemodels)
A(!justable bins can easily be carried ti'om
reflJgerator t(:,work aI'ea.
Toremove:
I,ift 1)in straight up; then pull out.
Toreplace or relocate:
Engage the bin in the molded supl)orts
of the door and push down. Bin will lock
in place.
NOTE:Binsfortherefrigeratorandfreezer
doorsaredifferentsizesandarenot
interchangeable.
Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
Detachable shelves deepen and eralose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage
room and greater storage flexibility:
Toremove:
I,ift the shelf straight up; then pull out.
Toreplace:
Engage the shelf extender in the molded
supl)orts on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.

Aboutthe crispersandpans. wvvw.GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Fru# and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that mar ac(unmlate in the
botton_ of the (h'awe_ or under the (h'awe_
should be wiped dry.,
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW
HlGHsetting to provide high humidit} setting, to I_r°vide lower humidity lexels
recomm ended fi)r most xegetables, recommended fi)r most fl'uits.
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This pan can be mo_,ed to the most tlseflll
location tot your timfilx's needs. Toremove, slide the pan out to the stop
position, lift the pan up and past the stop
position, and lift out.

Aboutcrisperremoval
Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
Unloadthebottomshelf beforeattemptingto
remove thestorage drawers.
\,,ToRemove:
Removing the glass cover
Lift the (lrawe_ up slightly while pulling
them past the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out
the drawe_s, fi_st try to remove the door
bins. If this does not offer enough
clearance, the refrigerator will need to
be rolled fin'ward tmtil the door opens
enough to slide the (h'awe_ out. In some
cases, when you roll the refi_igerator out,
you will need to move the refi_igerator
to the left or right as you roll it out.
Toremove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the fl'ame. \,_l_en
replacing the glass, push the fl'ont edge
firefly into the fl'ame.
0 Push up the glass cover at the teat;
Slide the glass cover backwards tmtil the
fl'ont edge corn es out of the fl'am e.
0 Rotate the side of the glass cover up.
O Remove the glass cox'e_;
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Removing the frame
To remove the frame:
0 I,ifl up the fl'ont of the fl'ame using
both hands.
@ Slide the fl'ame fin'ward.
0 Rotate the side of the fl'ame up.
@ Remove the fl'ame.
Abouttheadditional features.
Not all features are on all models,
ShelfSaver TM Rack
This slide-out rack holds twelve cans of soda
or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
Can be removed fin" cleaning.
To remove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lift the rack up and past the stop,
and lift out.
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