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Operating Instructions, Tips
Energy-Saver System ....................................4
Energy-Saving Tips.........................................2
Food-Saver System ...10 .........................lO, 11
Food Storage Suggestions ...........................9
Storage Times ..............................................9
Ice & Water Dispenser .............................5 -8
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Storage Drawers ...................................lO, 11
Drawer and Cover Removal ...................l 5
Temperature Controls ...................................4
Cleaning-Inside and Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drawer and Cover Removal ......................15
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
GE Appliances
Refrigerator
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Preparation
Adjustable Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Base Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vacation and Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Water Supply to Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Consumer Services ..................,23

Appliance Registration ........,..........,..............2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty ,.......................................Back Cover
Models:
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800.6262000

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Refrigerator Problem Solver.......l9-2l More questions ?...call GE Answer Center 800.6262000 Operating Instructions, Tips Energy-Saver System ........4 Preparation Energy-Saving Tips.........2 Adjustable Rollers ........17 Food-Saver System ...10 ......lO, 11 Base Grille .
  • Page 2: Energy-Saving Tips

    Read this book carefully. Write down the model and If you received a serial numbers. damaged refrigerator... It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new You’ll see them on a label on the Immediately contact the dealer refrigerator properly.
  • Page 3: Safe~ Instructions

    using this United States Department appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: No. 69 says: “.. .You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have as described in this Use and Care Guide, thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F.
  • Page 4: Energy-Saver System

    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 Control is Initial Satting Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, E is Coldast whether you are setting the controls for the first time...
  • Page 5: Lcemaker

    Automatic Icemaker and Ice& Water Dispenser Water flows from the household supply through a Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses water, ice cubes and crushed (1) dud solenoid vrdve to the ice through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how (2) water reservoir and to the they work.
  • Page 6: Ice & Water Dispenser

    ICE & WATER DISPENSER (continued) Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser If you use your refrigerator When water Feeler arm in before the water connection is access supply has been STOP door made, raise the ice access door position connected to and make sure the icemaker icemaker, move feeler arm is in the STOP (up)
  • Page 7 When Dispensing Ice... When Dispensing Water... Some crushed ice may be dispensed even The water system provides approximately six though you selected CUBED. This happens successive 6-ounce glassful+after which several occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get hours must be allowed for replenished water reservoir channeled to the crusher.
  • Page 8: Water Filter Accessory

    ICE & WATER DISPENSER (continued) To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin If Ice Is Not Used Frequently... Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into “Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in the slot in the shelf.
  • Page 9: Food Storage Suggestions

    Suggested storage times for meat and poultry* Eating quali@ DAYS IN MONTHS IN (Other than Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN for meats& poultry) FREEZER drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables ..,,,,..8-12 months Lean fish....,.,..,,,,...
  • Page 10 GENERAL ELECTWC FOOD-SA~R SYSTEM — Moist ‘n Fresh drawer— close tightly — Convertible Meat Keeper Moist ‘n Fresh Drawer Convertible Meat Keeper The top drawer is designed to keep unwrapped The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer of foods such as: compartment to flow around the drawer.
  • Page 11: Food-Saver System

    Sealed Snack Pack The Sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks. Quick Serve System (on some models) Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe.
  • Page 12: Shelves

    Quick-Space Shelf This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below. Slide-out Spillproof Shelves The slide-out shelf allows you to reach items stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. Make sure you push them in all the way before you close the door.
  • Page 13 Adjustable Porta-Bins can easily be carried from the refrigerator to your work area. securely in the bin to help prevent tipping, spilling and sliding. To remove: Lift Porta-Bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage. To replace or relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage Porta-Bin’s hook in slots on the tracks of the door, and push in.
  • Page 14: Cleaning-Inside And Outside

    The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove liquid dishwashing detergent.
  • Page 15: Drawer And Cover Removal

    Condenser For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean. Remove the base grille and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
  • Page 16: Light Bulb Replacement

    (continued) Light Bulb Replacement Freezer Compartment Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light 1. Remove shelf just Unplug refrigerator. below light panel. (Shelf 2. Pull off temperature control knobs. will be easier to remove if it is emptied first.) 3. Pull plastic light panel toward you.
  • Page 17: Adjustable Rollers

    Refrigerator Location Clearances Do not inshil refrigerator where temperature will Allow the following clearances for ease of go below 60°F. because it will not run often enough instillation, proper air circulation and plumbing to maintain proper temperatures. and electrical connections: Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it Top .
  • Page 18: Adapter Plug

    IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully How to connect electricity For Dersonal safetv. Have the wdl outlet and circuit If you have only a standard checked by a qualified electrician two-prong walioutlet, it is your this bppliance mu;t be to make sure the outlet is properly personal responsibility and properly grounded.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE * M&y be in detist cycle when motor does not operate for about *.Temperature controi in OW position. and the refrigerator still fds to operate, plug a lamp or a small refrigerators with more s%orage space and a larger free=r compartment controls are set too cold.
  • Page 20: Problem Solver

    PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FRESH FOOD Temperature COMPARTMENT Package may be holding door own. FOODS DRY OUT * Foods covered, FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON .’ Frost within p~kage is no-. SLOW ICE CUBE storage CUBE DISPENSER “‘ ‘ , incoming water.
  • Page 21 POSSIBLE CAUSE Water supply line turned off or not connected. Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather. funnel chu~. They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 – With the purchase of your new appliance, receive the assurance tiat if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be” there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! 80&626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is avadable to help.
  • Page 24: Warranty

    YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY proof of original purchase date such Save as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For the life of the refrigerator, we will FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY succeeding owner for products any tinted...

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