GE 11, 12 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO

THE LEFT

Using a putty knife with the edge covered with

masking tape, remove the plug buttons. Be careful

of the paint finish.

Reinstall the plug button on the right side by

inserting it into the holes vacated by the top hinge

screws.

Reassemble the top hinge and shim on the left side,

turning the screws just enough to hold the hinge

in place.

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Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

Tape the door shut with masking tape.

Remove the center hinge and shim by removing

the screws (some models have lock washers with

each screw). Lift up the hinge to remove it.

NOTE: Some models have a washer between the

center hinge and the top of the fresh food door.

Do not lose.

Remove the tape holding the door shut.

Lift the fresh food door up and off the bottom

hinge.

Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface.

Make sure the butter bin does not swing open.

NOTE: When removing the door, watch for

washer(s) between the bottom hinge and the

bottom of the fresh food door that may stick to

the door. Do not lose.

CAUTION: Do not let door drop

to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop.

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Contents

Main ge.com Refrigerators Top-Freezer IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the control on the refrigerator. Control Settings About the storage drawer. Fruit and Vegetable Drawer Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions About ice service. Icemaker Accessory Kit Water Supply Kits Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Preparing for Vacation Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Preparing to Move Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Replacing the Light Bulb Installation LEVELING LEGS If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com Refrigerator Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTES TOOLS YOU WILL NEED REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR CAUTION: TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TO THE LEFT REVERSING THE DOOR SWING INSTALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEFT 11 CAUTION: REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 10 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR 12 ALIGN THE DOORS Normal operating sounds. HUMMM... WHOOSH... Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS WATER SOUN DS Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE Consumer & Industrial Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number Refrigerator Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: What GE Will Not Cover: