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Operating
Instructions,
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Energy-Saving Tips....................................,... 2
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shelf Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Care
and
Cleaning
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drawer Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8
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Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
GE Appliances
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000
Tips
Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vacation and Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Water Supply to Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Models: Side by Side 19, 2fl, 22, &24'
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Summary of Contents for GE 19

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Model and Serial Numbers ......2 Important Phone Numbers ..... . . 19 Repair Service .
  • Page 2: Appliance Registration

    GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the consumer information service. details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations name a GE Appliances GE Answer Center@, servicio de information para Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225...
  • Page 3: Safe~ Instructions

    Installation Instructions sheet with your of any food is pmr or questionable, get rid of it. refrigerator, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center@, 800.626.2000. “Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the Never unplug your refrigerator...
  • Page 4: Temperature Control

    Set the Temperature Controls 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”. Allow 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 quali~ DAYS IN MONTHS IN DAYS IN Eating qualiw MONTHS IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER REFRIGERATOR FREEZER AT 35° to 40° F. AT 0° F. AT 35o to 40° F. AT 0° F. (-18°...
  • Page 6: Shelf Positions

    How to Rearrange Your Shelves Some models have adjustable shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs. Adjustable Shelves in Fresh Food Compartment (on some models) To remove To relocate shelves: shelves:...
  • Page 7: Storage Drawers

    tightly A close Convertible Meat Keeper - Convertible Meat Keeper (on some models) (on some models) unwrapped The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air The top drawer is designed to keep foods duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer fresh by retaining the natural moisture compartment to flow around the drawer.
  • Page 8: Ice Service

    It can keep you supplied with with an automatic icemaker, you may add one— a binful of cubes—ice for everything, everybody— contact your local GE dealer; specify UK-KIT-4 or without fuss or muss. shut-off valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is also available at extra cost.
  • Page 9: Condenser

    The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for years.
  • Page 10: Drawer Removal

    (continued) Drawer Removal Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment will stop 6. If tape holds the Convertible Meat Pan cover to the before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help drawer supports, remove the tape. Pull the drawer prevent contents from spilling onto floor.
  • Page 11: Clearances

    When You Goon Vacation When You Move For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all leave controls at regular settings. However, if room food, and clean and dry the interior. temperature is expected to drop below 60°F., follow Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and same instructions as for extended vacations.
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION mQUIWMENTS IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully How to connect electricity For personal safety, this appliance must Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. be ~ro~erlv prounded. If you have only a standard two-prong wall outlet, The power cord of this it is your personal responsibility and obligation to appliance is equipped...
  • Page 13: Water Line Installation

    WARRANTY INFORMATION water tie ins~tion is not warranted by use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler STOP arm is kept in the (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 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. COLD WATER LINE AND THE REFRIGERATOR Tubing 1/4” Copper Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the floor or wall @ehind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
  • Page 15: Problem Solver

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE May be in defrost cycle when *Temperature control in OFF position. light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugg~d in at wdl outiet. or a appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit Modem refrigerators with mor~ storage space and a larger freuzer compartment require more operating time, Normal when refrigerator is first detiverad to your home—usutiy requires...
  • Page 16 In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened. WATER ON FLOOR the freezer bottom and clean the drati. Refer to Care and Cl~ing section. REFRIGERATOR Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19: Consumer Services

    We’ll Be There With tie purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you.
  • Page 20: What Is Covered

    If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper. Part No. 162 D3933PO02 Side by Side 19’, 20’, 22’, and 24’ Models Pub No. 49-6752 Printed in Louisville, KY...

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