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Safety Instructions ........... 9-4
Operating Instru_tions
Additional Features ............. 9
Automatic Icemaker ........... 10
Controls ...................... 5
Shelves and Bins ............. 6, 7
Crispers and Pans ............ 8, 9
Care and Cleaning
(:are and Cleaning .......... l l, 12
Replacing the Light Bu]bs ....... 19
Installation InsTtru_tions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............... 13
Reversing the Door Swing .... 18-92
_'ater Line Installation ...... 14-17
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 94-26
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 93
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Product Registration ........ 97, 98
Warranty for
Canadian Customers ........... 99
_4'arrantv for U.S. Customers ..... 30
Models 18& 19
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Refrigeradores
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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
refl'igerator compartment.
197D3354PO04 49-60247 02-03JR

IMPORTANTSAFE INFORMATION.
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 tile Installation
Instructions befiwe it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on tile shelves in tile refi-igerato_: They could
damage tile refi_igerator and seriously iqj m'e
themselves.
Do not touch tile cold surlilces in tile fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick t() these extremely cokl s/mfhces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q}ms and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In refrigerators with automatic icemake_s,
avoid contn ct with the In oving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element
locamd on tile bottom _fftile icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on tile automatic
icemaking mechanism while tile refiigerator
is plugged in.
Keep finge_ out of tile "pinch point" areas;
clearances between tile doo_ and between tile
doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careflfl
closing doms when children are in tile area.
Unplug tile reflJgerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthatanyservl?l))gbe
performedby aqualified individual.
_ Setting either or both controls (some models only
have one control) to tile 0(off)position does not
relllove power to tile light circ/lit.
Do not reii'eeze ti'ozen fi)ods which have
thawed complemly:

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and stdtocation are not
i)rol)lems of the past, Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous,, .even if they will
sit fi)r "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
your old refiigerato_; please follow the instructions
below to hel I) prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
Take off the (loox_.
Refrigerants
_M1refrigeration products contain refi_igerants,
which under ti_(leml 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.
a, 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 this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which nlates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibili b' of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualNed electridan to make sure the outlet is
propedy grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refl-igerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides tile best pe_fimnance and also
I)rexents oxerloading< house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from oxerheated wires.
Never unplug your refl-igerator by pulling on tile
power cord. Mways grip i)lug firefly and pull
straight out ti'oln tile outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
\4lien moving tile refi-igerator away from tile
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage tile
power cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Ad_pterplug_,otpermittedinConadaJ
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
Howe\'et; if )_)u must use an adapter; where local
codes i)e_nit, a temporaryconnectionma) be made
to a propedy grounded 2-prong wall outlet bv use
of a UiAisted adapter a\_filable at most local
hardware stores.
Tile larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with
tile larger slot in tile wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in tile connection of tile power cord.
When disconnecting tile power cord fl'om tile
adapte_; always hold tile adapter in place with one
hand while pulling tile power cord i)lug with tile
other hand. If this is not done, tile adapter ground
te_ninal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If tile adapter ground temfinal brealcs, DO NOTUSE
tile refi-ioerator_ until a I_r°I ,)er ground has been
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall outlet is
grounded through the house wking Youshould have the
circuit checked bya quadded electrician to make sure the
outlet ssproperly grounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator, vvvvw.GEAppliances.com
Thecontrols 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.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel;es in the refrigerator and h'eezer con_l)arm_ents are a(!iustable.
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Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in thesame mamTer.
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Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
0Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont.
0I,ifl the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
Toreplace:
0_'_hile tilting the shelf Ul), insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
0I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf tmtil the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Freezer Compartment
To remove:
I,ifl up the left side ot the shelf and
slide it left into the center of the shelf
suI)ports.
0Rotam the right side _ff the shelf up and
out of the shelf supl)orts.
Toreplace:
0Holding the shelf diagonall}; insert the
left end (ff the shelf into the center of
the shelf sui)ports on the side wall.
@ Insert the _ight end (ff the shelf into the
shelf sui)ports on the side wall. ]lest
each end of the shelf on the bottom ot
the shelf supports.

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproof shel',es have special edges to
hel I) prexent spills from dripping to lower
shelxes. To remme or replace the shelxes,
seeRearrangingtheShelves.
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Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff (onsomemodels)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allo_vs )_m
to reach items stored behind others, The
special edges are designed to help prevent
spills fi'om dripping to lower shelves,
NOTE."The shelves are shipped with tape on
the back. Remove this tapebefore attempting
to remove the shelf.
Toremove:
Remoxe all items fl'om sheff.
@ Slide the shelf out tmfil it stops.
Lift the fl'ont edge of the shelf tmfil the
tabs are aboxe the shelf fl'ame,
Toreplace:
Place the rear of the shelf on the shelf
fl'amejust behind the fl'ont ba_;
Slide the shelf back tmfil 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
W;_V in.
Makesurethattheshe/fsitsf/atafterreinstaiiation
and doesn't move free/y from side to side.
Make sure you pushthe shelves aft the way in
before you dose the door
()retinue l)ullim*_ the shelf fi)rward tmtil
it can be lifted out and remoxed,
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Adjustable Bins on the Door (onsomemodels)
A(!justable bins can easily be carried fl'om NOTE."Binsfortherefrigeratorandfreezer
refrigerator to work area. doors are different sizes and are not
To remove: interchangeable.
I,ift bin straight up; then pull out.
To replace or relocate:
Engage the 1)in in the molded SUl)ports
of the door and push down. Bin will lock
in place.
Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
Detachable shelves deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage
room and greater storage flexibility:
Toremove:
I,ifl the shelf straight up; then pull out.
Toreplace:
Engage the shelf extender in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.

Aboutthe crispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fru# and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the (h'awe_ or under the (h'awe_
should be wiped dry:,
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the wa) to the
HlGHsetfing to proqde high humidi b
recommended fi)r most xegetables.
Slide the control all the wax to the LOW
setting, to I)r°xi(le lower lmmi(lit_ levels
recoinnlended fi)r inost fl'uits.
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This pan can be moved to the most tlseitll
location fi)r your family's needs. Toremove, slide the pan out to the stop
position, lift the pan up and past the stop
position, and lift ()tit.

Aboutcrisperremoval, vvvvw.GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
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Crisper Removal
Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to
remove the storage drawers.
ToRemove:
i,ifl the drawe_5 up slightly while pulling
then_ past the stop location.
When the door cannot be fully opened:
Pull the drawer fi_rthest fl'om the door
straight out. Slide the other drawer toward
the middle and remove it.
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Removingtheglasscover
Toremove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the fl'ame. _4]_en
replacing the glass, push the rear edge
firefly into the ti'ame.
Push up the glass cover at the fl'ont.
Slide the glass cover fin'ward tmtil the
back edge comes out ot the fl'anle.
Rotate the side ot the glass cover up.
Remove the glass cove_:
Removing the frame
Toremove the frame:
I,ift up the ti'ont ot the ti'ame using
both hands.
@ Slide the fl'ame fin'ward.
0 Rotate the side of the fl'ame up.
@ Remove the ti'ame.
Abouttheadditional features.
Not all features are on all models.
ShelfSaver rMRack
This slide-out rack holds twelve cans ot soda
or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
Can be removed fin" cleaning.
Toremove, slide the rack out to the step
position, lilt the rack up and past the stop,
and lift ()tit.

Abouttheautomaticicemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)
Thereare2typesoficemakers:
Switch Icemaker
\
PowerLight eeer rm
Powerswitchmodel
FeelerArmin
theSTOP
FeelerArmill up position
the.ON down)
posmon
Feeler arm model
The icemaker will produce al)pro_nmtely
3 to 3½ lbs. alice in a 24-hour period,
depending on the fl'eezer comI)amnent
tellll)ei'attli'e ,i'OOlll tellll)ei'attli'e ,ntlll/beF
at door openings and other rise conditions.
There are two t),pes of icemake_: power
switch models and teeler aml models.
If tile refl_igerator is operated beffwe tile
water cmmection is made to tile icemaker,
set tile power switch to 0 (ell) or move tile
feeler am/ to tile STOP (up) position.
_Al/en tile reti_igerator has been comlecmd
to tile water sui)i)l,v, set tile power switch to
tile ](on) position or move tile teeler aml to
the ON (down) position. On power switch
models, tile green light will come on.
The icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°E A newl>installed refl{gerator
may take 12 to 24 hom_ to begin making
ice cubes.
Once tile icemaker starts to make ice,
it may take up to 48 hom_ to fill tile bin,
del)ending, on tile temperature.setfimm_.
[llld ntlll/beI" of door ol)enings.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with water:
Throw awm tile fi_t few batches of ice
to allow tile water line to clem:
Be sm'e nothing inte_feres with tile sweep
of tile teeler amL
\Allen tile bin fills to tile level of tile fl_eler
am/, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is natural t0r several cubes to be joined
together:
If ice is not used fl'equenfl> old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale, shrink or
fiBe together:
On power switch models, tile green power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the
icemake_: To con'ect this, set tile power
switch to 0 (off)and remove tile cubes.
Set tile power switch to I (On)to restart tile
icemake_: _Mter tile icemaker has been
turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 minutes before tile icemaker
I'eS/lI//es ol)ei'ation.
NOTE:In homeswith lower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayhear the l?emakercycle multi)de
times when maklbgonebatch of ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refl_igerator did not ah'ead_ come
equil)ped with an automatic icemake_;
an icemaker accessory kit is ax filable at
extra cost.
Check tile back of tile refligerator fiw tile
specific icemaker kit needed for ",'our model.
,WaterFilterAccessory
iTile water filter is an option at extra cost
and is available from }am" deale_: Specit}
X,\R97X0214. It has complete installation
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instructions and installs on 1/4 ( .D.
COl)per water line or plastic tubing that
is included m a GE Smatt(xmnect
Refl{gerator Tubing kit. XAqmn using the
plastic tubing, an additional piece of plastic
tubing (_A'X08X 10002) I/ltlSt also be
ordered since tile plastic tubing should
not be cut.
NOTE:TheonlyGEapprovedp/astictubingisthat
suppliedi# GESmartConnect_Refn)emtorTubing
kits.Donotuseanyotherplasticwatersupply/be
becausethei/beisunderpressureatafttimes.
Certaintypesofplasticwi//crackorrupturewith
ageandcausewaterdamagetoyourhome.
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Careand cleaning oftherefrigerator, vvww.GEAppliances.com
Cleaning the Outside
The doorhandles and trim. Clean with
a (h)th dampened with soap) watex:
Dry with a soft cloth.
a commercially axailable stninless steel
cleane_: Do not use appliance wax or polish
on tile st;finless steel.
Keep the outsideclean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
sott cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with
Do not wipe therefwerator with a soiled dishcloth
or wet towel Thesemay leavea residue that
can erodethepalbt Donot usescouringpads,
powdered cleaners,bleach orcleanerscontaining
bleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand
weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leaxe an open box ot
baking soda in tile fi'esh food and ti'eezer
compa F[ll/ents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, w_ing excess moisture ()/it
of Sl)onge, or cloth when cleanino_ at(rand
switches, lights or controls.
Use warn/water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (l liter) of watex; This both cleans
and neutralizes odo_. Thoroughly rinse
and wipe dr};
Avoid c/eaningco/dglass shelves(onsomemodels)
with hot water becausethe extreme temperature
difference maycausethem tobreak./-/and/eglass
shelvescarefully Bumpingtemperedglasscan
causeit toshatter
Donotwashanyplasticrefn)eratorpartsin the
dishwasher
Donotdeanwithanyproductscontain/bgdetergent,
bleachorammonlkTheymaydamagethe
refngerator
Condenser
There is no need fl)r routine condenser
cleanings in nomml home operating
envii'oniilents. Howevei; in envii'onillents
that may be particularly dusty or greas 5 tile
condenser should be cleaned periodically
t0r eflident refligerator ol)eration.
Formodels with a base grille, the g_ille must
be removed in order to clean tile ('ondense_:
Toremove the base grille:
Grasp it about 6" fl'om each end and pull
its bottom edge toward win.
Toreplace thebase grille:
Insert the tops of the metnl clips into the
owfl vents, making sm'e one of the plastic
tabs on tile back of tile grille goes into each
of the oval vents. Then l)ush the bottom of
tile grille fi)rward tmfil it snaps into place.
Cleaning the condenser:
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For medels with a base grille, tea ch th e
condenser by inserting a brush or vacuum
hose into the o\_d holes,
Formodels without a base grille, reach th e
condenser by inserting a brush or wmuum
hose m_der tile bottom of tile refligerato_:
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this propose. It is available
at most appliance parts stores.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when mo\ing tile retiigerator
away ti'om tile wall. M1 b'pes of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
eIIlbossed S/li]il ces.
stI al(rht (
Pull tile refiigerator ,_" "_ mt and I'ettlFn
it to position by I)ushing, it smfight, in.
Moving tile refligerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor coveting
or refiigerator.
Whenpushing therefrigerator back,make sureyou
don't ro//over thepower cord or icemakersupply fine
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Careand cleaning oftherefrigerator.
Preparing for Vacation
For long va(-ations or absen(-es_ i'eil/ove
toed and unplug the i'efl_gei'atoi', Move
the refl_igerator control to the 0 (off)position
and dean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to one quart (1 liter) el watei;
I,eave the doo_ open,
Set the icemaker power sMtch to the 0(of'l}
position or move the teeler am_ to the
STOP(up) position (depending on model)
and shut off the water supply to the
reii_gei'atoi:
If the temperature can drop below fl'eezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply systeIn (on some models) to prevent
serious proper b' damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille,
shelves and drawe_ by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Besure therefr/gerator staysin an up@t position
during mow))g
Replacingthelightbulbs.
Setting either or both controls to 0(off) does not remove power to the light ckcuit.
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Some models have only one fighL
Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
ACAUTION:L> bu/bsbeho . @Replace with a,l appliance bulbof
the same or lower wattage
0 Unplug the refrigerator. 0Plug the refrigerator back in.
@ The bulbs are located at the top ot the
compartment near the opening.
Freezer Compartment Dome Light (on some models)
ACAUTION:L,_h,bu/bsm_ybeho_
0 Unplug the reti_igerato_:
@ The bulb is located behind a light
shield at the back ot the fl'eezer
coi//pai'tlilent. To I'eI//lwe_ squeeze
the top and bottom of the shield and
pull the shield off.
0 _Mter replacing with an appliance bulb
of the same or lower wattage, replace
the shield.
Plug the refl-igerator back in.
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Installation
Instructions Refrigerator
Models 18and 19
ffyou have questions,call 1.800.GE.CARESor ,isit ore" _Aebsite at: www.GEAppliances.com I
BEFORE YOU BEGmN
Read these instrnctim_s completely and carefullyo
° IMPORTANT -S. e
inst_l_cti(ms {or local im_spectm"s line.
" IMPORTANT - .11
_()veI']_Jm_g codes amid or(]importances.
* Note to Installer =Besm'e to leave these
im_stn*_thms wkb the Consm_er.
* Note to Consumer = Keep these h_sm*c6om_s
fi)r flmn'e reference.
* Skill level - Installation of this applim_ce reqlfres
basic mechm_ical ski]Is.
° Completion time - Refrigerator h_sta]]athm
15 mJm_l_tes.
* Proper h]sta]]atiom_ is the respom_sibi]ity of the
im_sta]]er.
° Prodl_ct %]]m'e (b_e to improper im_sta]]a6om_ is m_t
covered imder die _trranl[v.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. AGE water supply kit
(contailfilag tubing, shutoff wdve, fittings and
ilastructions) is awdlable at extra cost from vom" dealer
or by visiting ore" _'ebsite at _v.GEAppliances.com
or Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
•Do not install the refl'igerator where the telni)erature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not iui_ often
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
•Do not install the refl'igerator where the temi_erature
will go above 100°F (37°C) beca use it will not pell'imn
properl>
• Install it on a floor strong enough to sui)port it flfllv
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the fi_llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation,
proper air circulaflon and I)lmnbiI_g, and electrical
connections.
• Sides 1/8" (3 ram)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
If the reti_igei'ator is to be installed next to a wall on the
hinge side, allow 5/16" (8 ram) door clearance.
ROLLERS (ON SOME MODELS)
The milers have 3 purposes:
•P.olle_ at!just so the door closes easil) when opened
about 45 °.
•Rolle_ at!just so the refl_igerator is firefly positioned on
the floor and does not wobble.
•Rollet_ allow w)u to mine the refl_igemtor away fl'om the
wall fi_r cleaning.
NOTE: X,_q/en rolle_5 are properly a(!justed, the top
of the refl_igerator will not be lexel but will haxe a slight
backward flit.
For models with a base grille, the grille must be removed
to access the roller ac!iusflng screws.
To remove the base grille:
Grasp it about 6" fl'Oln each
end and pull its bottom edge
toward FOil.
To replace the base grille:
]nsert the tops of the metal
clips into the oral vents,
making sm'e one of the
plastic tabs on the back of
the grille goes into each of
the oval vents. Then push the
bottom of the grille torward
tmfll it snaps into place.
To adjust the rollers, tm'n
the two fl'ont roller a(!jusflng
scI'e_,_,:sclockwise to raise the
fl'ont ot the refl_igeratoi;
cotmterclockwise to lower it.
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mnstaliation mnstructions
mNSTALUNG THE WATER UNE IONSOMEMODELS}
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recomme]/ded copper _ater slq)p]y kits are WX8X2,
WXSX3 or WXSX4, depe{/dim/g o{/ die amom/t of
mbh/g you _lee(L Approved plastic water slq)ply lim/es
are (;E SmartCom/ect '_Re{i'igerator T!_bi_lg
(WXOSX 100(}2, WX 08X 1 (1(1(16, WX 08X 1 (1(1]l5 amid
WX 08X 10025).
W]]e{] comlectim/g yore" re{Hgerator to a (;E Reverse
Osmosis _2_ter System, the o{/]y approved im/sta]]atio{/
is wit]] a (;E RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, ti4]ow die mamli;_cmrer's recommem/datio{/s.
This water ]im/e im/sta]]atitm is m/or warm, rated bv the
icemaker maml[i_ctm'er. FoH({w these
im/strllcti{ms carefll]]y to mim/imize the risk of expe{/sive
Water hammer (water bam/gim/g ira/ the pipes) 1{/ ]]ollse
phm/bim/g c_m Gmse damage to re_Hgerator parts amid
lead to w_ter leakage or fioodi_]g. Ca]]a qlla]ified
phm/ber to correct water hammer betin'e im/sta]]h/g the
water slq)p]y ]im/e to the ref_']gerator.
To preve{/t bin'{is aN/d prodl_ct damage, do m/or hook
Iq) the water lim/e to the hot water lim/e.
If v(m Ilse y(mr re{_'igerator be[in'e co{mecth/g the
water Jim/e, make sllre the icemaker power switch is ira/
the 0 {off)positi{m (ol/ power switch models) or the
feeler arm is ira/ the STOP (11[>) positi{m (o{/ feeler arm
Do m/or ]m/stall the icemaker mbim]g ]m/areas where
temperatm'es fid] below freezh/g.
W]]em/ ilsh/g any electrical device (smh as a pov, rel "
dr]]]) (]_lri_]g i_/sta]]ati{m, be s_lre the device is do_lb]e
i_/s_]ated or grom/ded i_] a ma_/_/er to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is batter} powered.
A]] ]_/sta]]atitms m_lst be 1_/ accorda_/ce with Iota]
phm/bi_/g code req_fireme_/ts.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
•Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, l/4" outer diameter to connect the refi'igerator
t{>the water supply. If using copper, be stlre both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
T{>detem]ine how much tubing you need: Measure
the distance ti'om the water valve on the back of the
reli'igerator t{>the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufliciei]t extra tubii]g (about
8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10t' [25 cin]
diameter) to allow the reii'igerator to move out ti'Oll]
the wall atier installation.
GE SmartConnect ''_Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
available in the fi>lh>wing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (9.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartCmmect '_ Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line
because the line is reader pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age mad cause
water damage to your home.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
AGE water supply kit (comainim_g mbim_g, shmoff
valve a]_d fittJm]gs listed below) is available at extra
cost {]'om your dealer o1" i}'om Parts amid Accessories,
800.626.2002.
* A cold water supply. The water pressure midst be
90 =p.s.i.betwee]/ 2 amid 190 (1.4-8.1 bar).
° Power drill.
* 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
* Straight and Phillips |]lade screwdriver.
° Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to com]ect the copper ml)im/g to
the sh utolt valve amid the re{rigerator water valve.
OR
*_f"?r(_ are i_sim/g a GE Sma_tCo//ect " Refrigerator
Tl_bim/g kit, the m/ecessar_, titti m/>,s ,qre preassemb]ed to
the mbim/g.
* If yore" existi_]g copper water line has a flared fittim/g
at the end, you will m/eed am1adapter (aw6]ab]e at
p]m//bing supply stores) to c<mm/ect the _ater ]im/e to
the refrigerator OR ytm Gm cllt off the flared {]ttim/g
with a tube cutter amid theN/ ilse a compress]ol/ fittim/g.
Do not cllt formed e]/d f}'om (;E SmartCom/m/ect ''_
* Shutoff valve to conm/ect to the cold water ]]m/e.
The s]mtolt valve should ]]ave a water h/let with a
mira/]m m// ira/s]de di am eter of 5 / 242" at the pui m/t (if
com/m/ect]o_/ to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
s]mtoff valves are i_]c]uded im] manly water slq:)p]y ]<its.
Be%re pm'c]]asJm/g, make sm'e a saddle-type valve
complies _ith vollr local [)hm/bim/g codes.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest tau{'et lung enuuoh_ t{> clear
the line of water.
[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
(2hoose a location fi:,r the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoid drawing off any sediment fl'om the water pipe.
[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (men if using a
sell2I_iercing, xalxe), using a sharp bit. Remu_e any
burrs resulting fr{:,m drilling the hole in the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
Failure t{> drill a 1/4" hole ma) result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoit _al_e to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
PipeClamp
Saddle-Type
ShutoffValve VerticalCold
WaterPipe
NOTE: (:ommonwealth of Massachusetts Plmnbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle \_dves
are illegal and rise is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with wmr licensed i)lumbe_:
[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or vou may crash the
tubing. -Washer
Pipe End
ClamF
[] ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refl'igera tot.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the reli'igerator or a@_cent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible,
NOTE: Be sm'e there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move
out fix)In the wall al*er installation.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and termle (sleexe)
fin" COl)per tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoffxalxe.
Make sure the tubing is flflly inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securelv.
For plastic tubing fl'om a GE SmartConnect "_
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut tmtil it is hand-tight; then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
Ill}IV Carise lea ks.
--Compression
Nut
Saddle-Type_,
ShutoffValve
Packing Nut-
SmartConnectTM
Tubing
OutletValve-- Ferrule(sleeve)
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbiw*
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle xalxes
are illegal and use is not pem_itted in Massachusetts.
Consult with _,om" licensed l)lumber.
[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing tmtil the water is clear.
Shut the water olt at the water valve alier about
one quart (l liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
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[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
•Before making tile connection to the reli'igerator,
be sure tile refl'igerator power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if your
water sui)ply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator's water wdve. Install
it in the water line near the refi'igerator. If using
GE Slnart(_onnect "_ Refl'igerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect tile filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Remove the screws holding the right side of the
access cover. Fold back the cover.
Remoxe tile plastic flexible cap
from tile water xalxe U
(refl'igerator connection).
Place tile compression nut and
terrule (sleeve) onto tile end of
the robing as shown. On GE
Smart(]onnect _'_Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the nuts are already
assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water wdve
cmmection as fin" as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Smart(:(mnect "_
Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert tile molded end
of tile tubing into tile water valve connection and
tighten compression nut tmtil it is hand-tight;
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten tile tubing into tile clamp provided to hold
it in a vertical position. You mav need to I)_T open
tile clamp. Tubing
1/4" Tubing
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
SmartConnectTM
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach tile access covei',
[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
&_rram,e tile coil ot tubing so that it does not _ibrate
against the back of the refl'igerator or against the
wall. Push tile refrigerator back to tile wall.
START THE ICEMAKER
On power switch models, set tile icemaker power
switch to the I(On) position. On feeler arm models,
move tile feeler arm to tile ON(down) position. Tile
icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below.
It will then begin operation automatically:
Power switch model
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.......;_%v..FeelerArminthe
'Y STOP(up)position
in
the ON (down) position
Feeler arm model
NOTE: In lower water pressm'e conditions, tile
water xalxe may turn on up to 3 times to delixer
enou,d/ water to tile icemaker.

Installation Instructions
REVERSmNG THE DOOR SW NG
IMPORTANT NOTES
_'_ hen reversing the door swing:
• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.
• Handle parts careflfllv to axoid scratching, I)aint
• Set screws down b_ their related parts to a',oid usino,
them in the wrong places.
• Proxide a non-scratching work surtace fin,
the doo_.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not Inoxe the
cabinet until doo>swing reversal is completed.
These inst_ uctions are for changing the hinges from
the right side to the left side--if _ou e',er want to change
the hinges back to the right side, follow these same
instructions and rexe_e all references to left and right.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment,
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillipsscrewdriver
Masking tape
3/8" Headsocketdriver
(a6-pointsocketis
recommended)
Puttyknifeor
thin-bladescrewdriver
T20orT25Torx_
driver,whicheveryour
modelrequires
[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Remo_e the hinge co_er on top of the fl'eezer door
(on some models).
Remoxe the two To_x ''_screws, then lift the hinoe
straight up to flee the hinge pin fl'om the socket in
the top of the door
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the
cabinet. I,ifl it off the center hinge pin.
Set the door on a non-scratching surtace with
the inside up.
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[] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR
DOOR
%q_e the door shut with masking tape.
Remove the center hin,,e_ pin with a 3/8" socket
and ratchet.
1
PlasticWasher
HingePin-- "4
I
FreshFoodDoor
CenterHinge
Bracket
I_.em(we the tape and tilt the door away fl'om the
cabinet. ]_,elnove and save the washer on the hinge pin.
I,ifl the door straight up to fl'ee its bottom socket fl'om
the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
Set the door on a non-scratching surti_ce with the
inside up.
CAUTION: Do not let door drop to the floor.
To do so could damage the door stop.
[] TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO
THE LEFT
Interchange, hiw,e_ and screws at toi _ right, with screws
at the top left of cabinet.
Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
[] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE
BRACKET TO THE LEFT
For models with a base grille, remove it b) ,grasI)ing, it
about 6" fl'om each end and pulling its bottom edge
toward _ou,
Using a Torx': dfive_; move the bottom hinge bracket
and plastic washer fl'om the right side to the left side.
NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket,
check to see if it is stuck to the bottom of the dora:
t I PlasticWasher
o.J /
#\
For models with a base grille, befl>re replacing the
base grille, remoxe the grille cap b) remoxing the
screw. Screw the cap to the opposite side.
Replace the base grille by inserting the tops of the
metal clips into the ox_flvents, making sure one of the
plastic tabs on the back of the grille goes into each of
the oven vents. Then push the bottom of the grille
forward tmfil it snaps into place.
[] TRANSFER CENTER HINGE
BRACKET TO THE LEFT
Remo_e tile center hinge bracket by removing the
three Torx <_>sci'ews.
NOTE: Kee I) these screws with the hinge bracket.
They are long screws and will be used when installing
the hinge on the other side.
On some models, you will need to remove the colo_
matched caps fl'om the screw heads befi)re you can
remoxe the screws. Use the edge of a thin flat blade to
genfl) pi T tile caps off the screw heads. (A put_' knife
works well for this.) Coxer the blade with tape to
prex ent scratching, the I)aim.
Remoxe the three Torx screws f_om the center left
side of the cabinet. Screw them into the holes on
the right side.
Place the center hinoe bracket oxer the holes at
the center left side of the cabinet. Insert and
tighten the three long screws.
Replace the caps b) snapping them oxer the screws
with your finger.
[] TRANSFER DOOR STOPS
On each doo_, mo_e the metal door stop from the
fight to the left.
Moxe any screws from the left to the fight.
DoorSto
\
Left Side Right Side
2O