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www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ..Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning ..6, 7 Models l l and 12 Control Settings ....Ice Selxice ....Storage Drawer....Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the ReDigeramr ..... Reversing the Door Swing 9-13 Troubleshooting Tips ..
IMPORTANT" SAFEWINFORMA TiONo READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE U SING WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly install ed Keep finge_s out of tile "pinch...
vvww.GEAppliances.com WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped This provides best pe_l'imnance also with a 3-prong...
About the control on the refrigerator, The temperature control on your refrigerator regulates the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Initially set the control at COLD. Adjust the control one increment at a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.
About ice service, www.GEAppliances.com Ice Trays To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside For onl} or two ice cubes leave tray down, hold it oxer a container and twist right-side up, twist both ends slightly both ends. i'eilloxe as ii/}lil_ c/ibes as veil _V}lilt, Washicetraysin lukewarm wateronly--do notput themin an automatic dishwasher...
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Protect the paint finish. The finish on the Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dmnpened Mth nfild liquid outside _ffthe refrigerator is a high quali_:, dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
www.GEAppliances.com Replacing the Light Bulb Moving the control to OFFdoesnot removepower Insert the tabs at the bottom of the to the hght circuit light shield with the slots in the bulb housing. The bulb is located behind the shield next to the control.
Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 11 and 12 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Mlow fi)llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation, Read these h)structions completely and caxefully. proper air circulation plumbing electrical • IMPORTANT - S.,e_he_e i._,.c..._ connections. for local inspector's use. • •...
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mnstaaiation mnstructions REVERSING THE DOOR SW NG IMPORTANT NOTES [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR _l_en reve_ing the door swing: Remove him_ge cover screws (some models have each screw), top him_ge m_d shim. lOCk _v}_she]'s V,:ith • Read the instructions all the way through before stmling.
Do not lose. SCI'e_ ® ® Reassemble top him/ge amid shim (m the ]eit side, tm'm/i m/g the ..screws,!'l_st, enol_gh_ to hold him/ge Remove tape holding door shut.
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Installation Instructions TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR TO THE LEFT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) To access the lmttom hinge, move the refl+igerator After removing the handle: P,em ore th e piing b l_m m s so it is 30" fl'om a wall. Then carefillly tip the h'om...
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR STOP TO THE LEFT STOP TO THE LEFT Remove the door stop fl'om the botton] of the right Rein(we door stop fl'om bottom of the right side of the door.
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Installation Instructions REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Place the fl'eezer door ou the ceuter hiuge over Make sm'e washer(s) are iu place ou the lmttom the piu, hiuge piu. Place fl'esh tood door ou the bottom hiuge, close door...
Normal operatingsounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... WHIR./ WHOOSH... • new high efficiency compressor may mn faster and longer than w)ur old refl'igerator and you may •...
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Before you call for service... www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes hw (lefi'ost cycle to end.
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator has odor Foods u'masmitthag odor * Foods with strong t)(lt,_ should be tightly wrapped. to refrigerator. * Keep an open box of baking soda in tile refi_igel'ator; replace every three months.
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