GE 21 User Manual

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Refrigerators
Bottom Freezer
197D3358P001 49-60154 A1058014 07-01 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Operating Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Removal of Freezer Drawer . . .16, 17
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12–15
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .18, 19
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . .18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty for Canadian
Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . .21
Réfrigérateurs
Congélateur inférieur
Refrigeradores
Congelador inferior
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the top of the refrigerator compartment.
Model 21
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Manual del propietario
y instalación
La section française commence à la page 22
La sección en español empieza en la página 42
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 the 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.
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.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
Turning the control to the
OFF
position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions
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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.
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 certified (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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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.
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.
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.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
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Control Settings
Refrigerator Control
The refrigerator control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator.
Freezer Control
The freezer control maintains the temperatures throughout the freezer compartment.
Moving the freezer control to
OFF
stops cooling in both areas—refrigerator and freezer—but does
not shut off power to the refrigerator.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers. Initially set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at C.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions, and may require more than one adjustment.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
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Freezer Control
cold coldest
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Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions
About the refrigerator shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Refrigerator Door Shelf
The bottom door shelf in the refrigerator compartment is removable for easy cleaning.
To remove, hold both ends and pull straight up.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
To Remove To Replace
Lift up and out
2
Insert top hook
1
Lower to lock in place
2
Tilt up
1
Adjustable Bins on the Refrigerator Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.
To remove:
Use your thumbs or forefingers to push the lock tabs toward the center. Pull the bin straight out.
To replace:
Slide the bin into the grooved
area until the tabs lock into place.
The divider
helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on either side of the divider near the front and move it back and forth to fit your needs.
Divider
About the storage drawers.
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Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the
HIGH
setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family’s needs.
Drawer Removal
Drawers at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment stop before coming all the way out, to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor. Drawers can be removed easily by tilting up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the refrigerator compartment door cannot be opened all the way, first remove food and shelves above the drawers.
Remove the drawer farthest from the door.
Remove the glass top by pushing up from underneath and tilting it to clear the door. Be careful when handling the glass.We recommend wearing protective gloves.
Lift the empty drawer frame out.
Remove the center post.
Slide the other drawer and frame over and remove them. After cleaning, replace the drawers in reverse order.
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