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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Energy Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic Icemaker & Dispenser ........4-6
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves .................10
Quick Space Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
GE Appliances
Refrigerator
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
More uuestions...call
. . . .:
. . . . . . . . . GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Models:
16-18

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  • Page 1 More uuestions...call ..: ..GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Appliance Registration ....... . . 2 Preparation Energy Saving Tips.
  • Page 2 Check the Problem Solver your refrigerator. Consumer Affairs section in this book. It lists minor Before sending in this card, please GE Appliances operating problems that you can write these numbers here: Appliance Park correct yourself. Louisville. KY 40225...
  • Page 3 says: “.. .You may safely refreezti fromn foods that have as described in this Use and Care Guide. This refrigerator must be properly ins~ti “... Thawed ground meats$ poultry or fish that have in accordance with the Initiation grounding in~mctians. ~. ‘ , ‘...
  • Page 4 Automatic Icemaker and Ice& Water Cubes or crushed ice, as selected, dispense through chute in door when cradle is pressed. Dispenser When the switch is moved to CRUSHED, baffle in Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a housing channels cubes through the crusher and dispenser that dispenses water, ice cubes and crushed crushed ice falls through chute into glass.
  • Page 5 Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser If you use your refrigerator before When water supply has been connected to icem~er, move feeler arm to ON (down) position. the water connection is made, raise the ice access door and m~e sure Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes the icemaker feeler arm is in the to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill...
  • Page 6 (continued) When Dispensing Ice... When Dispensing Water... Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though The water system provides approximately six you selected CUBES. successive 6-ounce glassfuls—after which several This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get channeled to the crusher. hours must be allowed for replenished water reservoir supply to cool.
  • Page 7 Set the Temperature Controls (appearance ma Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. At first, set the fresh food control to “5” and the freezer control to “C”. Freezer tintrol is Initial Setting Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, E is Coldest whether you are setting the controls for the first time...
  • Page 8: Ice Cream

    FOOD STOMGE SUGGESTIONS Suggested storage times for meat and poultry* Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN DAYS IN MONTHS IN (Other than for meats& poult~) FREEZER drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops aftar REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables ..,..,,, 8-12 months time shown time shown Lean fish..,..,,,,,,..,...,...
  • Page 9 GENERAL ELECTWC FOOD-SAVER SYSTEM — Moist ‘n Fresh Drawer The full-width top drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as: Artichokes Cherries Plums Moist ‘n Fresh Asparagus Corn Radishes Beets, topped Currants Rhubarb close tightly —...
  • Page 10: Quick Space Shelf

    Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Quick Space Shelf (on some models) This shelf splits in i dripping to lower shelves. Make sure you push them all the way back in before you close the door. How to Rearrange Compartment Door Your Shelves (on some models) Adjustable Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable,...
  • Page 11: Behind Refrigerator

    Dry with a soft cloth. ‘ refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR92X0216) is available from GE Service and Parts Centers. Cleaning—Inside Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in be cleaned at least once a year.
  • Page 12: Drawer And Cover Removal

    The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X0214. It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4” O.D. copper water line.
  • Page 13: Light Bulb Replacement

    Light Bulb Replacement Fresh Food Compartment–Lower Light Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light This light is located behind a shield at the rear 1. Unplug refrigerator. of the fresh food compartment 2. Pull off temperature control knobs. 1. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up and forward to free its top edge.
  • Page 14: Water Supply To Icemaker

    (continued) Rollers Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to When adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, we move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. recommend that the bottom These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests front edge of the cabinet be automatically from a halfway-open position, there is a approximately 5/8”...
  • Page 15: How To Connect Electricity

    How to connect electricity For personal safety, this Where a standard two-prong wall PREFERRED outlet is encountered, it is your appliance must be METHOD personal responsibility and properly grounded. obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong The power cord of this appliance is wall outlet.
  • Page 16 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE .’, “., DOES NOT OPEM~ interior refrigerator more storage space md’ a lwgeg- &Z@ ‘ “ ~ :“ ““ ~ ~ FOR LONG PEWODS compartment ~uire more o~rating time. to completely cooldown. Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled ur ~?mn.’...
  • Page 17 PROBLEM ‘, wtis will dsobe heard from time ‘. * Nfrost W$r Swltcb chck at defrost. ,”, ‘, , ’ : , . ,“” , ’ “- following defrost. ,,, .,.: . , , , , . . , ,,, ; , . —...
  • Page 18: Problem Solver

    Defrost water system nmds cletig. box of btig S* in refrigerator; r@p]*e.@V~ - montis. DOES NOT WORK * Light bulb needs repl=ing. See Care md Cleaning sectim. — If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 19 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the — assurance fiat if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is avadable to help.
  • Page 20: What Is Covered

    FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY GE Appliance Parts Mart, Factory Service Center, or by writing to All warranty sewice will be For five years from date of original the address below.

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