GE Side by Side 20 Use And Care & Installation Manual
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Use and Care Manual
English Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Version franchise...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version en espafiol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions, Tips
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ice Service........................................................8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Care and Cleaning
Behind the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning-Inside and Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Under Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GE Appliances
Refrigerator
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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More questions ?...ln the United States call
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GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000
In Canada consult your local telephone
directory for the Cameo Service Center
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Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Water Supply to Icemaker....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation
installation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty for Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . 19
Models: Side bySide 132022and24
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Version en espafiol ..... More questions ?...ln the United States call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 In Canada consult your local telephone... -
Page 2: English Version
Before you request service... came with your refrigerator. Consumer Affairs Check the Problem Solver section in this Before sending in this card, please write these GE Appliances book. It lists minor operating problems that numbers here: Appliance Park you can correct yourself. -
Page 3: Safe~ Instructions
Read M instmctions before wing ttis apptiance. The United States Department of always exercise basic safety precautions, completely, Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin including the following: No. 69 says: Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose Use and Care “.. -
Page 4: Temperature Controls
Set the Temperature Controls The temperature controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. At first, set the Fresh Food control at “5” and the Freezer control at “C”. A11ow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later. -
Page 5: Food Storage Suggestions
FOOD STOMGE SUGGESTIONS Suggested storage times for meat and poultry* Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after time shown AT 35” to 40° F. AT 0° F. time shown AT 35”... -
Page 6: Shelves
How to Rearrange Your Shelves Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable, enabling To relocate shelves: you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food Select desired shelf height. Engage -: ., storage needs. With shelf front raised hook slightly, engage the top To remove shelves:... -
Page 7: Storage Drawers
Fruit & Vegeteble Convertible Meat Keeper Fruit & Vegetible Drawer Convertible Meat Drawer (on some models) (on some mtiels) This refrigerated drawer keeps unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own natural moisture content of foods such as: cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow Artichokes... -
Page 8: Ice Service
ICE SERWCE Ice frays Ice trays are designed to release ice For only one or two ice cubes, leave cubes easily. Hold tray upside-down tray right-side up, twist both ends over a container and twist both ends to slightly and remove number of cubes release cubes. -
Page 9: Behind The Refrigerator
Cleaning—Outside The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay with a soft cloth. -
Page 10: Drawer And Cover Removal
(continued) Drawer Removal Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to 7. Tilt and remove the cover. help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor. Drawers can easily Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past the “stop”... -
Page 11: Clearances
Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food, and clean at regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to and dry the interior. drop below 60°F. -
Page 12: Installation
CAREFULLY How to Connect Electricity For personal safety, this Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to appliance must be make sure the outlet is properly grounded. properly grounded. Where a standard 2-prong wail outlet is encountered, it is your The power cord of this personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a appliance is equipped with a... -
Page 13: Water Line Installation
WATER L~ ~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. is kept in the STOP (up) position. the risk of expensive water damage. Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. - Page 14 ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. COLD WATER LINE AHD THE REFRIGERATOR. Tubing 1/4” Copper b. Place the Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the clamp tubing (6 mm) compression nut floor or wall behind the refrigerator or adjacent and ferrule...
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Page 15: Normal Operating Sounds
QUESTIONS? USE T~S PROBLEM SOLmR PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE May be in defrost cycle when motor does not OP8* for about 30 minutes. if there is a tripped chuit breaker or burned out fuse. MOTOR OPERA~S Modem refrigerators with more stomge space and a larger freezer FOR LONG PEWODS compartment require more operating time. - Page 16 PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE HOT AIR FROM Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor REFRIGERATOR at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
- Page 17 Defrost water system needs cleaning. Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months. No power at outlet. DOES NOT WORK If vou need more helD... GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service In Canada: Manager Consumer Relations 2645 Skymark Ave.,...
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Page 18: Consumer Services
In tie You can have the secure feeling that GE (l(msumer Service will still be there after your w:irranty expires. Purchase a (;E contract while warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-y eal- con[ract, y(m ’re assured of ’f ’utrrrc service a( today’s prices. -
Page 19: Warranty For Canadian Customers
CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) FIRST YEAR defective in material or workmanship, for one year from the date of purchase. Such patis will be repaired or replaced at the option of Cameo without charge, subject to the terms and conditions set out below. -
Page 21: Version Franchise
Para saber que derechos Iegales tiene en su estado, consulte a la oficina local de derechos del consumidor o a la procuraduria de su estado. General Electric Company Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 162 D7732PO01 Pub. 49-6774 10-93... -
Page 22: What Is Covered
The drawers technician’s travel costs to your home. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY can be exchanged at a GE Sewice and Patis Center, or by writing to the All warranty service will be provided For five years from date of original address below.
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