GE RHM 15, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...ng to Install the Reli igerator 14 Reversing the Door Swing 19 24 Water Line Installation 15 19 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 26 27 Normal Operating Sounds 25 Customer Service Consu...

Page 2: ...o do A DANGER RISQUESPOURLESENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DEBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DEVOTRE ANCIEN RE FRIGE RATEUR Les enfants pris au pi ge ou morts d asphyxie sont tot_ours d acmalit_ Les rdfrig_rateurs aba...

Page 3: ...IMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cot filectromOnager que pour I usage auquel il est destin6 comme expfiqu6 dans le pr sent manuel MESURES DESECURIT L Lorsque vous u...

Page 4: ...ord f f MESURESDESECURITEIMPORTANTES LISEZD ABORDTOUTESLESDIRECTIVES A AVERTISSEMENT RACCORDEMENT ELECTRIOUE No coupez ni retirez on aucun cas la troisifime broche mise _ la terre de la fiche du cordo...

Page 5: ...rounding type plug and outlet and that the elecnical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts CORDONS PROLONGATEURS Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser de cordons prolong...

Page 6: ...PTATION Fiches d _daptatian nonperm esau Canada Nous vous recommandons fortement de no pas utiliser une fiche d adaptation _ cause des risques potentiels qu elle pr6sente clans certaines circonstances...

Page 7: ...Settings Temperature ControlDial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 1 is the warmest 9 is the coldest At first set the dial at 5 After using the refi igeratol adjust the dial if nec...

Page 8: ...dto hookinto the t hand slot theshelf to the left is designedto hook into the leftqTand slot Full Width Shelves Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf a stationary tempered glass shelf or two ste...

Page 9: ...o the left to fi ee its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out TOreplace the step shelf With shelf tilted as shown fit left ends of...

Page 10: ...glass cover up and at the same time pull it forward as far as it will come Tilt it and take it out Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot w ater because the extreme temperature difference may ca...

Page 11: ...t cools m 15 E A neMy installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure notbing interferes with...

Page 12: ...ofw_aten This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse and wipe d W After cleaning the door gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaske...

Page 13: ...t of the refrigeraton Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned out bulb unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it witb an appliance bulb of the sam...

Page 14: ...r Website at www GEAppllanees com in Canada at www geapplianees ca or from Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 in Canada 1 888 261 3055 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not install tim refi igerator where tim...

Page 15: ...models Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sure tile device is double insul...

Page 16: ...nec _ Refi igerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoffvalve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of connection to the COLD WATE...

Page 17: ...eter to allow the refl igerator to move out from the wall after installation CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing a...

Page 18: ...ion nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing as shown On GE SmartConnec Refrigerator Tubing kit tile nuts are already assembled to the tubing Insert tile end of the tubing into the water valv...

Page 19: ...to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker IFJIREVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swdng Read the instructions all the w ay through before starting Handle parts c...

Page 20: ...o so could damage the door stop 9 3 Lift the hinge and the shim glued m it straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside along with its screws T pHinge_ t 2...

Page 21: ...l not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer 3 3 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Lift tile door from tile pin in tile bottom hinge bracket ffthe plastic washer sticks to ti...

Page 22: ...ft Installingthe hingeonthe dght NOTES Some hinges have four holes Which holes you use for installing the hinge depends on which side you install the hinge The outer edge of the hinge should be parall...

Page 23: ...le 5 3 1 Attach the handle to the right side of the door with screws at the top and under the handle plug 5 3 2 Reinstall the handle plug 5 4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5 4 1 Remove the screw holdin...

Page 24: ...t in the top of the doo_ Place the spacm then the a ashm on the hinge pin NOTE The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the left side HingePin andSpacer 6 1 3 Tilt the door toward...

Page 25: ...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 On models with an icemakm after an icemaking cycle you...

Page 26: ...irst plugged in cool down Often occurs when large This is normal amounts of food are placed in refrigerator Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open Hot weather or frequent This is...

Page 27: ...STOP up position Keeping it on will damage the water valve Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve berefrigerator to water line may clogged Door left open Check to see if pa...

Page 28: ...efrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control To obtain warranty service purchaser must present the original bill of sale Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the...

Page 29: ...he remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s tbat simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emer...

Page 30: ...ly Model Number Serial Number I I I I I I I I I I I IIIIIII Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registere...

Page 31: ..._ Service trips to your home to teach you howto use the product _ Improper insaalladon delivery or maintenance _ Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purp...

Page 32: ...till in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 961...