GE 10 User Manual

Top Freezer

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162D3949P004 49-60165 08-01 JR

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Defrost Water Pan . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Ice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . .7

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Reversing the Door Swing . . .9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips . . . .11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .13, 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Model 10

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ________________________

Serial # ________________________

Find these numbers on a label on
the back of the refrigerator.

Refrigerators

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Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions

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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

and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.

■

■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.

■

■Do not touch cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

■

■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

■

■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;

clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.

■

■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.

■

■Setting the control to

OFF

does not remove power

to the light circuit.

■

■Don’t use an electrical device or sharp

instrument in defrosting the frozen food
storage compartment.

■

■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:

■Take off the doors.

■Leave the shelves in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

CFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally
release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to
fines and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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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
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a

temporary connection

may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,

DO NOT

USE

the refrigerator until a proper ground has

been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions

Fresh Food Temperature Control

The fresh food compartment temperature
control can be set at

OFF, MIN, MED

or

MAX

.

It can also be set any place in between

MIN

and

MAX

.

MIN

is the warmest.

MAX

is the coldest.

Initially set the temperature control at

MED

.
After using the refrigerator for 24 hours,
adjust the temperature control to the
setting that is best suited to your needs.

OFF

stops cooling in both compartments,
but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.

If the refrigerator is unplugged or turned off,
you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or
plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it
in less than 3 minutes, it may not start.

Freezer Temperature Control

The freezer compartment temperature
control can be set at

WARM, MED

or

COLD

,
or can be set any place in between these
settings.

Initially set the temperature control at

MED

. After using the refrigerator for 24
hours, adjust the temperature control to the
setting that is best suited to your needs.

Air Discharge Outlets

Outlets are located in both the fresh food
and freezer compartments. Since cold air
flows from them, avoid blocking them with
large items.

Fresh Food

Freezer

Outlets

Outlets

About the controls.

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About the shelves.

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Fresh Food Shelves Freezer Compartment Shelf

Shelves can be moved to different levels
to suit your varying food storage needs.

The shelf may be removed for storage of
large items. Pull up on the front of the shelf
and lift it out.

About the ice trays.

Ice Trays

To release ice cubes, invert the tray, hold it
over the storage bucket or bowl and twist
tray at both ends.

For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray
right-side up, twist both ends slightly and
remove the desired number of cubes.

Trays can be stacked to save storage space.

Do not put them in the dishwasher.

Wash the ice trays by hand. To remove
mineral deposits, soak the trays in a
vinegar/water solution (half vinegar and
half water). Rinse well before using.