GE 24 Bottle Model Owner’s Manual

197D4609P001 49-60163-1 11-01 JR

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

Find these numbers on a label on the
back of the wine cooler.

Wine Cooler

24 Bottle Model

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4

Operating Instructions

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Condenser . . . . . .8

Cleaning the Defrost

Water Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Cleaning the Inside . . . . . . . . . .8

Cleaning the Outside . . . . . . . . .7

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .10, 11

Consumer Support

Consumer Support

. . .Back Cover

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.

WARNING!

■ This wine cooler must be

properly installed and located
in accordance with these
instructions before it is used.

■ Do not allow children to

climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the wine cooler.
They could damage the wine
cooler and seriously injure
themselves.

■ 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 wine cooler before

cleaning and making repairs.

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

■ Turning the temperature

control dial to the

OFF

position
stops cooling but does not shut
off power to the wine cooler.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigeration Product:

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so

that children may not easily
climb inside.

CFC Disposal

Old refrigeration products may
have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away an old
refrigeration product, 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.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE WINE COOLER

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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.

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 wine cooler 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 wine cooler
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 wine cooler
away from the wall, be careful
not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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WARNING!

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 wine
cooler 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, 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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Control Settings

The temperature range of the wine cooler is from the mid-forties
to the mid-sixties in degrees Fahrenheit.

As with any refrigeration product, there is a slight temperature
variance at different locations within the cabinet.

The coolest shelves in the unit are the two middle shelves.

Position your wine inventory accordingly (i.e, white wines in the
cooler zones and red in the warmer zones).

NOTE: Make sure that the wine bottles do not touch the back wall.
The bottles may collect condensation, which will drain into the
bottom of the unit.

For regular operation, the temperature control knob
should be set to the NORMAL position.

MAX is the coldest setting.
MIN is the warmest setting.

Once the bottles are loaded, allow at least 48 hours
before making any adjustments to the initial setting.

The temperature control is located on the back of the wine cooler.

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