Consumer Information 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Contents Consumer Services Operating Instructions Important Phone Numbers ....27 Anti-Tip Bracket Installation ....16–20 Model and Serial Numbers .
Explain why you are not pleased. 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310 In most cases, this will solve the problem. Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225...
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Your freezer has an automatic icemaker WARNING– When using this avoid contact with the moving parts of the appliance, always exercise basic safety ejector mechanism, or with precautions, including the following: the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker.
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à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil électroménager. DANGER : RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie Avant de vous débarasser de votre vieux sont toujours d’actualité. Les appareils de appareil de réfrigération : réfrigération abandonés sont toujours aussi...
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, This provides the best performance and also cut or remove the third (ground) prong prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which from the power cord. For personal safety, could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. this appliance must be properly grounded.
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RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième Cette précaution est recommandée pour garantir broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon un rendement optimum et éviter une surcharge des d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil circuits électriques de la résidence, doit être correctement mis à...
Temperature Controls 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units All-Freezer Controls Preset Settings: Allow 24 hours to reach these preset temperatures. All-Refrigerator Controls Preset Settings: Allow 24 hours to reach these preset temperatures. Temperature The temperature display shows the actual To check the current temperature setting for temperature of the freezer or fresh food unit.
Automatic Icemaker (freezer models) 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units A newly-installed refrigerator may take Automatic Icemaker 12–24 hours to begin making ice. icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes per (freezer models) period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
GE filters ® meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet GE's standards for quality, performance and reliability.
Shelves 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units The sealed snack pans retain high humidity Sealed snack for the convenient storage of lunch meats and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks. pans To remove a snack pan, pull the pan out and lift the front of the pan up until it snaps out of the wire holder.
Shelves/Sabbath Mode 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Drawer Drawers in the refrigerator/freezer will removal stop before coming all the way out, to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. To remove a drawer, pull the drawer out and lift the front of the drawer up and out of the wire holder.
Stainless Steel detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Magic is available through GE Parts and Accessories, Do not wipe the refrigerator/freezer with a soiled number WX10X15.
Care and Cleaning 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Preparing For long vacations or absences, remove food For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods from the refrigerator/freezer. Set the control to and leave the control at the regular setting. for vacation OFF, and clean the interior with a baking soda However, if the room temperature is expected solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking to drop below 60°F (16°C), follow the same...
Preparation 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Refrigerator/ Do not install the refrigerator/freezer where For proper installation, the refrigerator/ temperatures will be below 60°F (16°C) because freezer must be placed on a level surface freezer it will not run often enough to maintain proper of hard material the same height as the rest location temperatures, and the refrigerator will develop...
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Anti-tip • The kit supplied with the unit contains 2 lag bolts and 4 toggles with bolts. The wall bracket bracket will be attached to the wall in 4 places. installation • Measure the opening where the unit is to be installed.
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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Anti-tip Install Wall Toggles: Plastic Straps bracket The wall toggles and bolts can be ordered installation are installed in the drywall and metal studs Metal Channel (cont.) for stability. Install the wall toggles as follows: •...
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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Anti-tip Remove Grilles for Access to Anti-Tip Locking Hooks bracket Fresh Food Unit installation (cont.) • Remove the 4 screws from the grille. • Pull the bottom of the grille forward, down and out to remove.
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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Level unit All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs; the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the unit. • To level the back of the unit, turn the 7/16” hex nut located above the front wheels.
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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units Secure unit • The “L” rods can be found in the upper left and right corners of the unit in the access to wall compartment. Look through the access compartment to make sure the rods line up with the anti-tip bracket.
The Problem Solver 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Questions? REFRIGERATOR/ • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about Use this FREEZER DOES NOT 45 minutes. problem OPERATE • Temperature control in the OFF position. solver! •...
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The Problem Solver 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Questions? DOOR NOT CLOSING • Package may be holding door open. Use this PROPERLY • Check the door gasket; it may be out of position • Refrigerator is not level. See Installation Instructions. problem REFRIGERATOR/ •...
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Notes 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units...
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Notes 36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units...
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Tested and cer ed by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 in model GE MWF for the reduction of the claims speci d on the performance data sheet. REPLACEMENT...
Date Issued: February 2,2010 Modified June 25, 2013 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements GE MWF PLWF Manufacturer: General Electric Company The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:...
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s Service convenient for you. To schedule service, call Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many GE Consumer Service company- operated locations offer you In the USA: 800.444.1845 In Canada: In Canada: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.
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48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. or Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.