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Use and Care&Installation Guide
English Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Version franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version en espaiiol . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions . . . . . .
Operating
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . ..........................2
Food Storage Suggestions .........................8
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . ........................9
Temperature Controls . . . . . .........................4
Behind the Refrigerator. . . . . . ...................11
Cleaning-lnside and Outsid e.................. ll
Drawer and Cover Remova l.... . . . . . . . .. 1 2
Under Refrigerator . . . . . . . . ...........11
Water Filter Accessory ................................7
GE Appliances
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Refrigerator
Problem Solver . . . . . . . .
Normal Operating Sound s . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 7
More questions ?...ln the United States call
Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........13
Location ....ti . . . . . . . . . . . . .........ti. 13
Water Supply to Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
Installation
Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................14
Electrical Requirements.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . ..........14
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................14
Consumer Services . . .
Warranty
forCanadian
WarrantyforU. S.Customers ......Back Cover
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Customers
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Under Refrigerator ....11 Water Line installation ..Water Filter Accessory ........7 Consumer Services ....20 Appliance Registration ....2 ModeIand Serial Numbers ......2 Warranty forCanadian Customers WarrantyforU. S.Customers ..Back Cover GE Appliances... -
Page 2: English Version
Before you request service . . . In the United States: Check the Problem Solver section in this Before sending in this card, please write thew GE Appliance\ book. It lists minor operating problems that numbers here: Appliance Park you can correct yourself. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING—When using this appliance, Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed always exercise basic safety precautions, completely. The United States Department of including the following: Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. -
Page 4: Temperature Controls
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Set the Temperature Controls (appearance ma vary) The temperature controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh At first, set the Fresh Food control at “5” and the Freezer control at “C”. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are Freezer Control Fresh Food Control you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust... -
Page 5: Automatic Lcemaker & Dispenser
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER (on some mode]s) How They Work The automatic icemaker makes ice continual y. The di~penser Cubes fall through the chute in the door when the dispenser dispenses water, ice cube~ or crushed ice through the freezer pad is pressed. - Page 6 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER (continued,) Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation Throw away the firft few batches of ice cubes ( 16 or 24 cube~). Thi\ To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally. will flush away any impurities in the water line.
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Page 7: Water Filter Accessory
To Remove Ice Storage Bin To Replace Ice Storage Bin Lift the Iei’t comer to free the bin from into the \lot in the \hclt. bill dm$ not :() all the )! J} loch\ Drive Mechanism (/ If Ice Is Not Used Often . . . Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position when... -
Page 8: Food Storage Suggestions
FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS Suggested storage times for meat and poultry* Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER time shown AT 35° to 40°F. AT 35° to 40°F. AT O“F. -
Page 9: Storage Drawers
STORAGE DRAWERS Fruit & Vegetable Drawer Convertible Meat Keeper Fruit & Vegetable Drawer Convertible Meat Drawer (cm some model$) (on some models) The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own This refrigerated drawer keeps unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as: from the freezer compartment to flow / Artichokes Cherries... -
Page 10: Shelves
SHELVES How to Rearrange Your Shelves To relocate shel}es: Select ckired \hclt’ hcisht. With \helf front raiwd hook slightly, eng:lge the tt~p Tilt the shelf’ LIp N front. rear of the cabinet. T“hcn then lift it up wld out of [he lock into place... -
Page 11: Careand Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning—Outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf (on mme rnodel$) \hould Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and may lea\e deposits that you can rerno\ e by foaking with undiluted polish with a clean, soft cloth. -
Page 12: Drawer Removal
CARE AND CLEANING Drawer Removal Tilt and remo\ e the co\er. help prevent content\ from ~pilling onto the floor. Drawers can easily A\ oid cleanin: the cold gla~s cover with hot water becau\e the extreme all the way: from temporarily reloc:tte it higher up in cabinet. Li fi e:~ch top drawer. -
Page 13: Clearances
Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move For shorter vacations, renlo~e perishable foods and le:I\ c controlf Disconnect power cord from wall out]ct. remove all food, and cle:in at regu I W“ \ett i ngs. HOW e\’er. it’ room temperature i $ expected to Secure all loose items such as grille. -
Page 14: Instatiationhh==Tihhhhh.h
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT... PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Connect Electricity r or personal saltny, uns Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to Preferred method appliance must be make sure the outlet is properly grounded. properly grounded. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your The rN~W er cord of thi~ personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a... -
Page 15: Water Line Installation Instructions
WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: WARRANTY INFORMATION If you use your refrigerator before connecting This water line installation is not warranted by the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. is kept in the STOP (up) position. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. - Page 16 a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from, the ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE water valve. COLD WATER LINE AND THE REFRIGERATOR. Tubing 1/4” (6 mm) b. Place the Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the clamp Copper tubing compression nut floor or wall (behind the refrigerator or adjacent and ferrule...
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Page 17: Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM REFRIGERATOR May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. DOES NOT OPERATE in OFF position. . Temperature control interior not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. light is If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small... - Page 18 PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM HOT AIR FROM BOTTOM OF be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor REFRIGERATOR at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration. Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over.
- Page 19 DOES NOT WORK Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning section. If you need more help... In the United States call, toll free: GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000 consumer information service In Canada: Manager, Consumer Relations Ontario, Canada L4W’ 4H2...
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Page 20: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There In-Home Repair Service In the UnitedStates:800-GE-CARES(800-432-273~ In Canada consult yourlocaltelephone di}ectoryforthe Cameo Service or AuthorkedService Center nearest you. In Canada contact Managec Consumer Relations, Cameo, Inc., 2645 SkymarkAvenue, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W4H2 Service Contracts In the United States:800-626-2224 In the United States:800-626-2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances cal] halt’... - Page 21 CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers In Canada) FIRST YEAR CAMCO warrants the replacement or repair of all parts of this Refrigerator which prove to be defective in material or workmanship, for one year from the date of purchase. Such pafls will be repaired or replaced at the option of Cameo without charge, subject to the terms and conditions set out below.
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Page 22: What Is Covered
The drawers technician’s travel costs to your home. can be exchanged at a GE Service FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY All warranty service will be provided and Parts Center, or by writing to the For five years from date of original address below.