GE 11, 12 User Manual
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Models 11 and 12
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Refrigerators
Top-Freezer
197D4617P004 49-60481 08-06 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reversing the Door Swing . . . 9–13
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 14–16
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . 17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model __________________
Serial __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the refrigerator on the
upper left side wall.
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:
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■ This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
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■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold surfaces.
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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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■ 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.
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■ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
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■ Turning the control to the OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
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■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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■ Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced.)
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.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which must be removed prior to product disposal.
If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with the company handling the
disposal about what to do.
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.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
About the control on the refrigerator.
Control Settings
The temperature control maintains the
temperature in both the fresh food and freezer
compartments. Setting the control at COOL is the
warmest setting. Setting the control at COLDEST
is the coldest setting. Moving the control to
the OFF position stops cooling in both areas—
fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
After changing the control, allow 12 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
Control settings will vary based on personal
preferences, usage and operating conditions,
and may require more than one adjustment.
The temperature control on your refrigerator regulates the
temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Initially set the control at COLD.
Adjust the control one increment at a time, and allow 12 hours
after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
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Fruit and Vegetable Drawer
This storage drawer provide space to store fruits,
vegetables and meats.
The drawer has a divider to separate meats and
vegetables. The divider can be removed if a single
large storage space is needed.
The drawer will stop before coming all the way
out of the refrigerator to help prevent contents
from spilling onto the floor. It can be removed
easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the
“stop” position.
To replace the drawer and the cover above it, the
door must be fully opened. In some installations,
the refrigerator may have to be moved away from
the wall for the door to be fully opened.
About the storage drawer.
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Ice Trays
To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside
down, hold it over a container and twist
both ends.
For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray
right-side up, twist both ends slightly and
remove as many cubes as you want.
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only—do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
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Icemaker Accessory Kit (Model 12 only)
An icemaker accessory kit is available
from your dealer. Check the back of the
refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit
needed for your model.
Water Supply Kits (Model 12 only)
Kits containing copper tubing, shutoff valve,
fittings and instructions needed to connect
the icemaker to your cold water line are
available at extra cost from your dealer or
from Parts and Accessories. In the U.S.,
call 800.626.2002.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Behind the Refrigerator
Once a year, move the refrigerator out and
vacuum the back coils. Be careful when
moving the refrigerator away from the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don’t roll over the power cord.
Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth
or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can
erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the
outside of the refrigerator is a high quality,
baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it
will stay new-looking and rust free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax
when the refrigerator is new, and then
at least twice a year.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including
door gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers,
and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the
same way.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the
gaskets from sticking and bending out of
shape. Do not use cleansing powders or
other abrasive cleaners.
Defrost water pan. The non-removable pan
is located under the compressor at the rear
of the refrigerator. It should be cleaned at
least once a year. Move the refrigerator
out from the wall as far as necessary, and
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Let the compressor cool before cleaning
the pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in warm water and baking soda
solution—one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking
soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Do not use
cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach
or cleaners containing chlorides.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
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