Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Model 18 Additional features ...8 Automatic Icemaker ..9 Care and Cleaning ..10, 11 Crispers and Pans .
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 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: This refrigerator must be properly installed Keep fingers out of the “pinch point”...
Page 3: Use Of Extension Cords
www.GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR CFC Disposal Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
Page 4: How To Connect Electricity
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT 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 with This provides the best performance and also a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which...
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started. www.GEAppliances.com Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls at 5. If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the For refrigerator and freezer, 5 is normal, 9 is coldest. refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature. COLD 1 9 COLDEST NORMAL...
Page 6: Shelves, Bins And Water Dispenser
About the refrigerator shelves, bins and water dispenser. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Glass and wire shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To Remove To Replace Lift up and out Tilt up Insert top hook Lower to lock in place Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf...
Page 7: Crispers And Pans
About the crispers and pans. www.GEAppliances.com Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Adjustable Humidity Crispers Slide the control all the way to the HIGH Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables.
Page 8: Additional Features
Some additional features. Not all features are on all models. Beverage Rack (on some models) This slide-out rack provides storage for a The rack and the adjustable shelf to which variety of beverages. it attaches can be relocated to any level. Removable Wine Rack (on some models) This rack is designed to hold a bottle on...
Page 9: Automatic Icemaker
About the automatic icemaker. www.GEAppliances.com A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not come already models or an icemaker accessory kit equipped with an automatic icemaker, an (IM4-1) for Canadian Models is available icemaker accessory kit (IM-4) for US at extra cost.
Page 10: Care And Cleaning
Do not use scouring leading stores. It is also available through pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or containing bleach because these products can visit our Website, www.GEAppliances.com. scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Page 11: Replacing The Light Bulbs
www.GEAppliances.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove If an icemaker is installed, move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the control to the OFF position, and clean position and shut off the water supply the interior with a baking soda solution to the refrigerator.
Page 12 If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be elevated 1/2s (13 mm) in the front. When installing an connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit icemaker, make sure that the icemaker is completely (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and level while maintaining the refrigerator incline.
Page 13: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT NOTES REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (TOP DOOR) When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before Tape the door shut with masking tape. starting.
Page 14 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT (For freezer swing door models only) Remove the center hinge bracket and shim by removing the three screws. NOTE: Keep these screws Pull the base grille straight out to gain access to the with the hinge bracket.
Page 15 Installation Instructions TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR TRANSFER DOOR STOPS DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT On each door remove the metal door stop. Use the center hinge pin as a guide to align the door stop, Remove the four handle mounting screws. On some supplied inside the kit, on the opposite side, after models, you must first remove the screw covers.
Page 16: Reversing The Door Swing
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) REHANG FREEZER DOOR (For REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR freezer swing door models only) Lower bottom socket of the refrigerator door onto center hinge pin. Be sure washer is in place. Lower bottom socket of freezer door onto pin on Tilt door toward cabinet, lifting the top hinge so the bottom hinge bracket.
Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips
Normal operating sounds. www.GEAppliances.com Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. Evaporator Fan. You may hear air being forced through the cabinet by the fan.
Page 18: Before You Call For Service
Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely Normal when refrigerator long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down. on and off frequently. •...
Page 19 www.GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Problem Possible Causes What To Do Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry and reset the refrigerator control Moisture forms on • Wipe surface dry and reset the refrigerator control Not unusual during outside of refrigerator periods of high humidity.
Page 20: Warranty (Canadian)
Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco’s Option Ten (10) Years Ten (10) Years Five (5) Years GE Profile Models Compressor Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years GE Models Sealed System (including Five (5) Years...
Page 21: Warranty (U.s.)
Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Page 22: Consumer Support
In the U.S.: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Camco, Inc.

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