GE 11, 12 CAUTION:

INSTALL CENTER HINGE

ON THE LEFT

Remove the three plug buttons on the left side and

install them on the right.

Install the center hinge designed for the left side that

came with the refrigerator, with the screws, spacer

and washer(s) (on some models) that you removed

in Step 2.

Remove the tape holding the door shut.

CAUTION: When assembled

correctly, the hinge is tight against the cabinet.

ATTENTION: The screws must be properly

tightened. Turn the screws until snug. Then tighten

the screws a minimum of 1/2 turn using both hands.

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Installation Instructions

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REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

Make sure the washer(s) are in place on the bottom

hinge pin. Place the fresh food door on the bottom

hinge, close the door and tape it in place with

masking tape.

10 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR

Place the freezer door on the center hinge over

the pin.

Raise the top hinge by hand and insert the top

hinge pin into the hole in the door. Then swing

the door shut.

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ALIGN THE DOORS

Align the freezer door with the fresh food door so

that the gap between the doors is even.

Tighten the top hinge screws by turning them until

snug. Then turn the screws a minimum of 1/2 turn

using both hands.

Install the hinge cover over the top hinge.

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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: