GTE18M Energy Star Top Freezer Refrigerator Owner’s Manual

GTE18M Energy Star Top Freezer Refrigerator

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: GTE18M / GTE18N
• Manufacturer: General Electric
• Trademark: GE Appliances

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information

It is important to read all safety instructions before using the appliance to reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury.

Using the Refrigerator

Controls

The controls for the refrigerator are located on the front panel. Ensure the appliance is properly installed before use.

Shelves and Bins

The refrigerator comes with shelves and bins for organizing your food items. Adjust them as needed to suit your storage requirements.

Crispers and Pans

Use the crispers and pans provided to store fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items to keep them fresh for longer.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside

Regularly clean the exterior of the refrigerator using a mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners that may damage the surface.

Cleaning the Inside

Periodically clean the interior of the refrigerator to remove any spills or odors. Use a solution of warm water and baking soda for effective cleaning.

Condenser

Clean the condenser coils at least once a year to ensure efficient operation of the refrigerator. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.

Installation Instructions

Follow the provided installation instructions to properly set up the refrigerator. This includes installing the door handle and reversing the door swing if necessary.

Troubleshooting

Normal Operating Sounds

Familiarize yourself with the normal operating sounds of the refrigerator to easily identify any unusual noises that may indicate a problem.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues with the refrigerator, refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual for guidance on common problems and solutions.

FAQs

• Q: What should I do if my refrigerator is making unusual noises?
  • A: Check if the refrigerator is level on the ground and ensure it is not touching any surrounding cabinets or walls. If the noise persists, consult a qualified service professional.
• Q: How often should I clean the condenser coils?
  • A: It is recommended to clean the condenser coils at least once a year to maintain optimal performance of the refrigerator.

OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GTE18M GTE18N

Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside the fresh food compartment.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions:

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8 QSOXJWKHUHIULJHUDWRUEHIRUHPDNLQJUHSDLUV replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the control panel. NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service Professional.
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7 RSUHYHQWVXIIRFDWLRQDQGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUGV WRFKLOGUHQUHPRYHWKHIUHVKIRRGDQGIUHH]HU doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or discontinuing its use.

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7 KLVDSSOLDQFHLVLQWHQGHGWREHXVHGLQKRXVHKROG and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas LQVKRSVRIILFHVDQGRWKHUZRUNLQJHQYLURQPHQWV IDUPKRXVHVEFOLHQWVLQKRWHOVPRWHOVEHG EUHDNIDVWDQGRWKHUUHVLGHQWLDOHQYLURQPHQWV catering and similar non-retail applications.
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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions.

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. HHSILQJHUVRXWRIWKH³SLQFKSRLQW´DUHDV clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

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INSTALLATION

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet

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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 mates with a standard
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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.
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The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

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Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Immediately discontinue use of a damaged supply cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service professional with an
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When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

WARNING SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

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IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
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Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant

This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, also known as R600a, a natural gas with high environmental compatibility. However, it is also combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing and operating the appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing.

4. .HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVLQWKHDSSOLDQFH enclosures or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
5. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood VSDWXODRUVFUDSHU’RQRWXVHDQLFHSLFNRUDPHWDO or sharp-edged instrument as it may puncture the IUHH]HUOLQHUDQGWKHQWKHIODPPDEOHUHIULJHUDQW tubing behind it.

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3. ‘LVSRVHRIUHIULJHUDWRULQDFFRUGDQFHZLWKWKH )HGHUDODQG/RFDO5HJXODWLRQV7KHIODPPDEOH refrigerant and insulation material used in this product require special disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal of your refrigerator.

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Icemaker Plug Cover

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR

: Controls

Controls
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Control Settings

Refrigerator Control
When first powered all lights are illuminated for 3 seconds.
The factory setting 3 is displayed after 3 seconds. Change setting by pressing SET key, each time you press it will advance by 1. Press until the desired setting is achieved. Adjust controls one increment at a time to determine your preferred setting. Allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator reach the temperature you have set. Setting 1 is the warmest 5 is the coldest.
Standby Mode
When the refrigerator is in ON, Press SET for 3 seconds the refrigerator will go into standby mode, the standby indicator light will be on.

Revert to normal operation by pressing the SET button, the standby light will go off, it will go back to the last setting.
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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Shelves and Bins

Shelves and Bins

Not all features are on all models.

Rearranging the Shelves

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Full Width Shelves The shelf rests on a molded side-wall support and locks into a track on the rear cabinet wall on each side. To remove: 1. Lift the shelf up through the space in the track. 2. Slide the shelf forward along the track. 3. Pull the shelf out of the unit.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT The shelf rests on a molded side-wall support and locks into a track on the rear cabinet wall on each side. To remove: 1. Lift the shelf up through the space in the track. 2. Slide the shelf forward along the track. 3. Pull the shelf out of the unit.
Track

Track

Lift up

Slide forward

To replace: Reverse removal steps above.
CAUTION
‘RQRWFOHDQJODVVVKHOYHVRUFRYHUVZLWKZDUPZDWHU when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
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Lift up

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To replace: Reverse removal steps above.

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Crispers and Pans

Crispers and Pans
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry.

Adjustable Humidity Crisper
Slide the control all the way to the High setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the Low setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.

Humidity Control

HIGH

LOW

Crisper Removal
8QORDGWKHERWWRPVKHOIEHIRUHDWWHPSWLQJWRUHPRYHWKH storage drawers.
To remove:
Lift the drawers up slightly while pulling them past the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out the drawers, first try to remove the door bins. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the door opens enough to slide the drawers out. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you will need to move the refrigerator to the left or right as you roll it out.

To remove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the frame. When replacing the glass, push the front edge firmly into the frame.

1. Push up the glass cover at the rear.
2. Slide the glass cover backwards until the front edge comes out of the frame.
3. Rotate the side of the glass cover up.
4. Remove the glass cover.

Removing the glass cover

Humidity Control

HIGH

LOW

To remove the frame:
1. Lift up the front of the frame using both hands.
2. Slide the frame forward.
3. Rotate the side of the frame up.
4. Remove the frame.

Removing the frame

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CARE AND CLEANING

Care And Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened ZLWKVRDSZDWHU’UZLWKDVRIWFORWK
.HHSWKHRXWVLGHFOHDQ:LSHZLWKDFOHDQFORWKOLJKWO dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish GHWHUJHQW’UDQGSROLVKZLWKDFOHDQVRIWFORWK
The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such DV%DU.HHSHUV)ULHQG6RIW&OHDQVHUZLOOUHPRYHUXVW WDUQLVKDQGVPDOOEOHPLVKHV8VHRQODOLTXLGFOHDQVHU free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with DGDPSVRIWVSRQJH’RQRWXVHDSSOLDQFHZD[RUSROLVK on the stainless steel.

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WKHSDLQW’RQRWXVHVFRXULQJSDGVSRZGHUHGFOHDQHUV bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking VRGDLQWKHIUHVKIRRGDQGIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWV
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
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‘RQRWFOHDQZLWKDQSURGXFWVFRQWDLQLQJGHWHUJHQW bleach or ammonia. They may damage the refrigerator.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending RXWRIVKDSH’RQRWXVHFOHDQVLQJSRZGHUVRURWKHU abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
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Condenser
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Cleaning the condenser:
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.

WARNING To reduce the risk of death or
electric shock, you must follow these instructions:
Unplug the refrigerator before removing any panels.
Do not contact or damage any wiring while the panel is removed.
Replace all parts and panels before plugging the refrigerator back in.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Care and Cleaning

Moving the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord.

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.

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soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. To prevent the doors from opening while moving, secure them to the case with tape.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Replacing the Light Bulb

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Unplug the refrigerator before replacing the light

bulb.

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of the refrigerator section. Remove the light lens by removing the single screw using a Phillips head screwdriver. 4. Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. 5. Replace the light lens. 6. Plug the refrigerator back in.

Screw

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Installation Instructions

Refrigerator Model GTE18M

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
· IMPORTANT ­ Save these instructions for
local inspector’s use.
· IMPORTANT ­ Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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instructions with the Consumer.
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for future reference. · Skill level ­ Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
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· Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
· Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerDWRUDUHDGMXVWDEOH7KH¿UPOSRVLWLRQWKHUHIULJHUator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened. Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.
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Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
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INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
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CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE DOOR HANDLE

1 HANDLE FASTENERS
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3 BADGE AND PLUG BUTTON INSTALLATION ON FREEZER DOOR
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2 HANDLE INSTALLATION
1. Attach each handle to the door handle fasteners with set screws using a 1/8″ Allen wrench.
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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

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1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
1. Remove all food from the inner door liner.
2. Tape the door shut with masking tape.

IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing: · Read the instructions all the way through before
starting. · Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. · Set screws down by their related parts to avoid
using them in the wrong places. · Provide a non-scratching work surface for the
doors. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side–if you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to left and right.
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CAUTION Lifting Hazard
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5 HPRYHWKHKLQJHFRYHURQWRSRIWKHIUHH]HU door with a thin-blade screwdriver.
5 HPRYHWKHWKUHHVFUHZVZLWKDVRFNHW and ratchet, then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door.
Top Hinge
5. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin.
6 Remove the hole covers with a putty knife on the opposite side of the three hinges.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips screwdriver

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Hole Cover

Center Hinge Hole Covers

Bottom Hinge Hole Covers

7. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

Masking tape Allen wrench (1/8″ for all handles)

Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver

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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Cont.)

2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
1. Remove all food from the inner door liner. 2. Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3. Remove the center hinge pin with a Phillips
screwdriver. 4. Remove the center hinge by removing two
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Center Hinge Pin
Center Hinge Gasket

3 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TO THE LEFT
8 VLQJD Socket and ratchet, remove the 2 screws from the bottom hinge.
2. Move the bottom hinge pin from the right to the left side with a thin- blade screwdriver until the shoulder of the hinge pin is touching the hinge.
3. Move the bottom hinge from the right to the left side and tighten the 2 screws.
4. Install the 2 hole plugs from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the bottom hinge removal.

5. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
6. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.
7. Install the 2 hole plugs from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal.

WARNING
)ROORZDOOVWHSVZKHQUHYHUVLQJWKH GRRUVZLQJ)DLOXUHWRIROORZWKHVHLQVWUXFWLRQV leaving off parts, or overtightening screws, can lead to the door falling off and result in injury and property damage.
4 TRANSFER DOOR STOP TO THE LEFT
2 QERWKWKHUHIULJHUDWRUDQGIUHH]HUGRRUV remove the screws from the door stop on the right with a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Install the door stop on the left of each door.

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Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Cont.)

5 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES ­
TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER DOOR

5 REVERSING DOOR HANDLES ­
TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
/ RRVHQWKHVHWVFUHZRQWKHKDQGOHZLWK´ Allen wrench and remove handle.

/ RRVHQWKHVHWVFUHZRQWKHKDQGOHZLWK´ Allen wrench and remove handle.
2. Remove the fasteners from the surface of the IUHH]HUGRRU
3. Remove the plug buttons (and GE Badge if present) from the surface of the ULJKWVLGHRIWKHIUHH]HU door and insert the fasteners with a Phillips screwdriver.
$ WWDFKKDQGOHWRIUHH]HUGRRUZLWKVFUHZDW WKHWRSRIWKHKDQGOH8VH´DOOHQZUHQFK to tighten the set screw at the bottom of the handle. NOTE:’RQRWRYHUWLJKWHQ
5. Insert plug button into bottom handle hole. 6. Insert GE Badge over top unused handle
hole.

7. Remove the fasteners from the surface of the refrigerator door.
8. Remove the plug buttons from the surface of the right side of the refrigerator door and insert the fasteners with a Phillips screwdriver.
9. Attach handle to refrigerator door with screw at the top of the handle. 8VH´DOOHQ wrench to tighten the set screw at the bottom of the handle.
NOTE:’RQRW over-tighten.
10. Insert plug buttons into remaining holes.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Cont.)

6 REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
1. Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin.

7 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR
/ RZHUWKHIUHH]HUGRRURQWRWKHFHQWHUKLQJH pin.

2. While holding the door securely, align the socket in the door with the hole in the center hinge. Attach the center hinge and gasket ZLWKWZRVFUHZVZLWKDVRFNHWDQG ratchet.
3. Check to ensure the alignment between the socket in the door and the hole in the center hinge. Insert the hinge pin into the center hinge and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until the shoulder of the hinge pin is touching the center hinge.

2. Place the left top hinge so the pin fits into the door socket. (Left top hinge and cover can be found inside of the product. Call GE Appliances Service at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737 or in Canada call 800.561.3344 if parts are missing.) Support the door on the handle side and make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front. While holding the door in place, tighten the top hinge
VFUHZV’RQRWRYHUWLJKWHQWKHVHVFUHZV Tighten them until they are just snug, and then turn them another one-half turn.

3. Snap the left top hinge cover over the hinge.

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: Normal Operating Sounds

Normal Operating Sounds

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM… WHOOSH…
The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors FORVH7KLVLVGXHWRSUHVVXUHHTXDOL]LQJZLWKLQWKH refrigerator.

Y ou may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened frequently or when a large
DPRXQWRIIRRGLVDGGHGWRWKHUHIULJHUDWRURUIUHH]HU compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures.

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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

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7KHIORZRIUHIULJHUDQWWKURXJKWKHIUHH]HUFRROLQJFRLOV may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
:DWHUGURSSLQJRQWKHGHIURVWKHDWHUFDQFDXVHDVL]]OLQJ SRSSLQJRUEX]]LQJVRXQGGXULQJWKHGHIURVWFFOH
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to SUHVVXUHHTXDOL]DWLRQ

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Troubleshooting Tips… Before you call for service
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.GECARES 800.432.2737. In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.

Problem
Refrigerator compartment light does not work Hot air from bottom of refrigerator.
Food freezing in the refrigerator
Orange glow in the freezer Door bins do not fit in the door Controls do not light up controls.
Freezer door pops open when refrigerator door is closed Door does not close by itself Refrigerator does not operate
Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm

Possible Causes
No power at outlet. Light bulb burned out or loose. Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe temperatures. Food too close to the air vent at the back of the refrigerator. Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Defrost heater is on. The freezer door bins are a different size than the refrigerator door bins. Some models do not have lighted controls. Refrigerator light bulb burned out or loose. This is normal if, after popping open, the freezer door closed on its own.
Leveling legs need adjusting.
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Refrigerator control in 1 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Refrigerator is not resting on all four rollers. Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator. Door left open. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. Temperature control not set cold enough. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Door left open. Freezer door popped open.

What To Do
Replace fuse or reset the breaker. See Replacing the light bulbs.
Move the food away from the air vent (near the controls). Move the refrigerator control to a warmer Temperature setting one increment at a time. This is normal. Try to install the bins in both doors.
If you can read white numbers on the control setting, the model does not have lighted See Replacing the light bulbs.
This indicates that there is a good seal on WKHIUHH]HUGRRU,IWKHIUHH]HUGRRUGRHVQRW automatically close after popping open, the rollers need adjusting. See Rollers and Leveling Legs. See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end. 0RYHWKHUHIULJHUDWRUDQGIUHH]HUFRQWUROWRD temperature setting. Push the plug completely into the outlet. Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Adjust leveling legs (See Rollers and Leveling Legs). Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. This is normal.
Check to see if package is holding door open. This is normal. See About the controls.
See About the controls .
Set the temperature control one step colder. See About the controls. Check to see if package is holding door open. 6HHWKHSUREOHP)UHH]HUGRRUSRSVRSHQZKHQ refrigerator door is closed.

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Troubleshooting Tips… Before you call for service

Problem
Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is normal)
Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Refrigerator has odor
Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened)

Possible Causes

What To Do

Door left open.

Check to see if package is holding door open.

Too frequent or too long door openings.

Food blocking freezer air vents.

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Not unusual during periods of high humidity.

:LSHVXUIDFHGUWKHQDGMXVWWKHIUHVKIRRGFRQWURO setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours.

Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. )RRGVZLWKVWURQJRGRUVVKRXOGEHWLJKWOZUDSSHG

.HHSDQRSHQER[RIEDNLQJVRGDLQWKHUHIULJHUDWRU replace every three months.

Interior needs cleaning.

See Care and cleaning.

Too frequent or too long door openings.

Open containers of water or warm food &RYHURUVHDORSHQFRQWDLQHUV’XULQJDGHIURVWFFOH

in the refrigerator.

moisture will be removed from the refrigerator, but

may return with long or frequent door openings.

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ACCESSORY

Accessory
Icemaker Accessory Kit IM4D
$Q,0’LFHPDNHUDFFHVVRUNLWLVDYDLODEOHDWH[WUD cost. Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model. To order, call GE Appliances at 800.GECARES (800.432.2737) or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.

Icemaker
ON OFF
)HHOHU$UP Power Switch

About the IM4D Icemaker

CAUTION To prevent the risk of injury or burn, do not place fingers or hands in or around the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is running.

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle– approximately 70-100 cubes in a 24-hour period,
GHSHQGLQJRQIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWWHPSHUDWXUHURRP temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

)RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQUHJDUGLQJWKHLFHPDNHUVHHWKH Owner’s Manual that comes with the kit.

Icemaker and Water Valve Installation

Remove the icemaker plug

cover on the ceiling of the

Icemaker

IUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQW0RYH Plug RXWWKHIUHH]HUVKHOI)ROORZ Cover

the instruction in the icemaker

owner’s manual from the kit to

install the icemaker and water valve.

3ODFHEDFNWKHIUHH]HUVKHOIWRWKHORZHUSRVLWLRQDQG place ice bucket on the shelf under the icemaker.

Be sure the wire is up against the
IUHH]HUFDELQHW and not in the way of the eject fingers. This could cause damage to the wire.

(MHFW)LQJHUV Wire

Water Supply to the Icemaker
A GE Appliances water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com (in Canada at geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 1.877.959.8688.
)RULQVWDOODWLRQSOHDVHUIROORZWKHLQVWUXFWLRQVLQWKH icemaker Owner’s Manual from the kit.

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Notes

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Refrigerator Limited Warranty

For US Customers, DOOZDUUDQWVHUYLFHSURYLGHGERXU)DFWRU6HUYLFH&HQWHUVRUDQDXWKRUL]HG&XVWRPHU&DUH® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. In Canada, call 800.561.3344.

Servicing your refrigerator may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE Appliances Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps improve its products by providing information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE Appliances, please advise your technician NOT to submit the data at the time of service.

For the Period of: GE Appliances Will Replace

One Year )URPWKHGDWHRIWKH original purchase

Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. ‘XULQJWKHlimited one-year warranty, GE Appliances will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part.

What is Not Covered:
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Loss of food due to spoilage. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Damage caused after delivery. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if
included, due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply.

Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as noted above.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
Product not accessible to provide required service. Damage caused by a non-GE Appliances Brand
water filter.
Damage to finish, such as surface rust, tarnish, or small blemishes not reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Products which are not defective, broken, or which are working as described in the owner’s manual.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES–Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
For US Customers: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products SXUFKDVHGIRUKRPHXVHZLWKLQWKH86$,IWKHSURGXFWLVORFDWHGLQDQDUHDZKHUHVHUYLFHED($SSOLDQFHV $XWKRUL]HG6HUYLFHULVQRWDYDLODEOHRXPDEHUHVSRQVLEOHIRUDWULSFKDUJHRURXPDEHUHTXLUHGWREULQJWKH SURGXFWWRDQ$XWKRUL]HG($SSOLDQFHV6HUYLFHORFDWLRQIRUVHUYLFH,Q$ODVNDWKHZDUUDQWH[FOXGHVWKHFRVWRI shipping or service calls to your home. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor US: GE Appliances, a Haier company Louisville, KY 40225
For Customers in Canada: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. In-home warrant service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.
Warrantor Canada: MC Commercial, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 5B6

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

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CONSUMER SUPPORT

Consumer Support
GE Appliances Website
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support VHUYLFHVGHVLJQHGIRURXUFRQYHQLHQFH,QWKH86GEAppliances.com In Canada: GEAppliances.ca
Register Your Appliance
Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material. ,QWKH86GEAppliances.com/register In Canada: Prodsupport.mabe.ca/crm/Products/ProductRegistration.aspx
Schedule Service
Expert GE Appliances repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience any day of the year. ,QWKH86GEAppliances.com/service or call 800.432.2737 during normal business hours. In Canada: GEAppliances.ca/en/support/service-request or call 800.561.3344
Extended Warranties
Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime. GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires. ,QWKH86GEAppliances.com/extended-warranty or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. In Canada: GEAppliances.ca/en/support/purchase-extended-warranty or call 866.277.9842

Remote Connectivity
)RUDVVLVWDQFHZLWKZLUHOHVVQHWZRUNFRQQHFWLYLWIRUPRGHOVZLWKUHPRWHHQDEOH visit our website at GEAppliances.com/connected-home-smart-appliances/RUFDOOLQWKH86RQO
Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes 9,6$0DVWHU&DUGDQG’LVFRYHUFDUGVDUHDFFHSWHG2UGHURQOLQHWRGDKRXUVHYHUGD ,QWKH86GEApplianceparts.com or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center, visit our website at GEAppliances.ca/en/products /parts-filters-accessories or call 800.661.1616.
Contact Us
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE Appliances, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: ,QWKH86HQHUDO0DQDJHU&XVWRPHU5HODWLRQV_($SSOLDQFHV$SSOLDQFH3DUN_/RXLVYLOOH.< GEAppliances.com/contact ,Q&DQDGD’LUHFWRU&RQVXPHU5HODWLRQV0DEH&DQDGD,QF_6XLWH)DFWRU/DQH_0RQFWRQ1%(&0 GEAppliances.ca/en/contact-us

References

• Magasin GE Canada | Homepage
• Appliance Parts, Accessories & Water Filters | GE Appliances
• GE Appliances Canada | Homepage
• GE Smart Appliances | GE Appliances
• Contact Us or Get Help with Questions | GE Appliances
• Bodewell Care Protection Plans
• Contact Us or Get Help with Questions | GE Appliances
• GEAppliances.com/register
• Appliance Repair Service and Support | GE Appliances
• Prodsupport.mabe.ca/crm/Products/ProductRegistration.aspx

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