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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: In refl'igerato_s with automatic icemake_s, This refl'igerator must...
wvvw.AmeficanaAppliances.com WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT E LECTRICITY 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. This proxides the best l)erfbrmance and also Tile power cord of this appliance is equipped l)rexents overloading...
About the temperaturecontrol dial, Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Contro/Settings Temperature Control Dial Tile temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. I is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5.
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ii!!! ii_!!!!!_::!!iiii:!!iiii!_i! _i!!!i!!!!!!iiii!!!!iiii ¸i_ _!!iiii_!_!_!!!!i_ About the fresh foodcompartmentshelves, www.AmericanaApplianc Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Full-Width Shelves Tile wire sliding shelves can be moved to another place in tile fl'esh fi)od comparOnent.
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About the freezer compartment shelf FreezerS#e# freezer she_f is a(!iustable to ei_]_ev upper ov lower posit_(m. T]_e fu]_-_ddlh shelf ]_as year stop-locks. W]_e_/placed coH'ect_y o_/the shelf supports, fl_e shelf will m)t flit w]]eI/you place food (m it ov remove fbod fl'(}m iL Toremove the fulLwidth shelf, H4]y ope_ fl'eeze_"...
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.AmericanaAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside Donot wipe the refrigeratorwith a soiled dish The door handles and trim (on some cloth or wet towel. These may leavea residue models). Clean with a cloth dampened that canerodethe painL Donot usescouring with soapy _ter.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be _areful wheu moviug the refl'iger;m_r When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure m_av fi'om the wall. ,_1 t_pes of floor you don't roll over the power cord. coveri_gs cm_ be dam_ged, p_u'dcubu'ly After ro]]i_g...
Installation Refrigerator Instructions Model 8.8 I If youhave questions,call 1.800.432.2737 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Al[ow the fi)[[owing c[earances fi)r ease of insta[[ation, Read these irLstructior_s completely arid carefully. proper air circu[ation and p[umbing e[ectrica[ " IMPORTANT - S ,,e l,ese COllnections.
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 1.2 Erupt} all door shehes including the dairy IMPORTANT NOTES COIllpaI'tIllellt. \_]_en reversing tile door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through betore starting. • Handle parts careflflly to avoid scratching paint. •...
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Installation Instructions [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 3.2 Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two (CONT.) screws holding the center hinge (and the shim 2.3 Lift tile hinge (and tile shim glued to it) glued to it) to the cabinet.
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REVERSING THE HARDWARE 5.1.2 Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door. Place the 4.1 Remove tile bottom hinge bracket and washer from spacer, then the _asher, on the hinge pin. tile right side.
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Installation instructions [g]REHANGING THE DOORS (CONT.) 5.2.4 Make sure the door is slightly above tile top of the cabinet the gala between the doors 5.2 Rehang the freezer door even across the fl'ont. Tighten the top hinge 5.2.1 lx)'_er tile fi'eezei" door onto the center screws.
Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal HUMMM... WHIRl WHOOSH... • high efficiency compressor filster longer than your refl'igerator yot! Inay •...
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Before you call for service.., www.AmericanaAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to carl for service. Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not • YVait about 30 minutes Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
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Before you call forservice... Troubleshooting Tips What To Do Possible Causes Moisture forms on Not unusual during • _'Vipe surface dry and reset temperature control (li_d cabinet surface periods of high humidity. setting coldeI; between the doors Moisturecollectsinside Too frequent or too (in humidweather,air long door openings.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Deal Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product. Registration for Aanericana'" is provided by GE. Thank you for placing }our confidence in us. We are proud to haxe you as a custonler'. Follow these three steps to protect your appliance...
Refrigerator Warranty. Staple your receipt here. All warranty services for Americana are provided by GE Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service To schedule service, call 800.432.2737. under the warranty.
ConsumerSupport. ScheduleService Expert C,E repair service is onl} one step m_a} from your door Schedule serxke at your convenience b} c_flling 800.432.2737 during nomml business horus. In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 ExtendedWarranties Purchase a GE extended x_arran b and learn about special discounts that are axailable while your warranty...