GE 2, 3, 4 Use and Care Manual
Refrigerators
162D9639P002 49-60075-1 12-00 JR
GE Appliances
Models 2, 3 and 4
Owner’s Manual
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Proper Disposal of Refrigerator . . . . . . .3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . .4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Inside of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
GE Answer Center®
800 Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, Back Cover
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, Back Cover
www.geappliances.com
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions
A Service Partnership.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label inside the refrigerator on the side wall.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your refrigerator properly.
Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the
life of your refrigerator.
READ THIS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call For Service
section.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, you can always call the
GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance!
■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com.
■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
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Installation Instructions
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 store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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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 temperature control dial to the
OFF
position stops cooling but does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
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,
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.
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 has 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.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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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
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 you have only a standard 2-prong wall 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
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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