GE GTL17JBWBS Use and Care Manual

GE GTL17JBWBS - CleanSteel 16.6 cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Manual

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  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 1
    Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . .13-16 Water Line Installation . . . . . .10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service . . 17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .17 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . Back
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    Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
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    Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ge.com WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical
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    Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY length or at either end. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll
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    Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. ge.com Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Temperature Control Dial (on some models
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    Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment 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
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    Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models batch of ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not
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    Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 9
    ICEMAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Canada at www
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 10
    Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator When using any electrical device (such as a
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 11
    Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR ice production or smaller cubes. 4 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 12
    Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator model Feeler Arm in the STOP (up) position Feeler Arm in the ON (down) position Feeler arm model
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 13
    reversal is completed. These instructions are for changing the models) 2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 14
    Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one) to the opposite side. 3.2 Using a 5/16″ hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″
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    Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2 Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 16
    Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 17
    , see the About the automatic icemaker section. Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 18
    Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger space
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 19
    GE and All Other Brands: One (1) Year One (1) Year TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 20
    strive to provide you with excellent service in a professional and timely manner. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 1.800.626.2224 for more information. *Most brands covered up to 15 years old in the continental U.S. SPP is a trademark of General Electric Company. 20
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    installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to: General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 For refrigerators installed in Canada Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 22
    ! Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Street Address Last Name Apt. # E-mail Address* Zip City State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone _ _ Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 23
    Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE
  • GE GTL17JBWBS | Use and Care Manual - Page 24
    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
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ge.com
Refrigerators
Top-Freezer
197D7799P001
49-60521-1
08-08 JR
Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . .2–4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Storage Drawers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Temperature Controls
. . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reversing the Door Swing . . .13–16
Water Line Installation . . . . . .10–12
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . .17, 18
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .17
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration
(Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Product Registration (U.S.)
. 20–22
Warranty for
Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty for U.S. Customers
. . . 23
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #______________________
Serial # ______________________
You can find them on a label on
the upper left side of the fresh food
compartment.
Models 16, 17, 18
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions