GE 2 Cubic Foot, 3 Cubic Foot, 4 Cubic Foot User Manual

197D5616P002 49-60327 03-04 JR
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator on the side wall.
Refrigerators
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
Safety Information
. . . . . . . .2–4

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .7–9
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Refrigerator Features . . . . . . . .6
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . .7
Installation Instructions . .10–12
Troubleshooting Tips . . . .13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ATTENTION:
Defrosting—Do not use sharp, pointed objects to remove frost or ice from surfaces of the refrigerator and/or freezer compartment. Doing so could puncture the cooling coil, causing the unit to lose its ability to maintain cold temperatures and voiding the warranty. See the Care and Cleaning section for instructions on defrosting the refrigerator and/or freezer compartment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Safety Instructions
Operating InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
Installation Instructions
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING!
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 store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.)
Keep fingers out of the “pinch
point” areas; clearances 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.
GE does not support any
servicing of the refrigerator.
Turning the temperature
control dial to the OFF position stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
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 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 under federal law 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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer SupportInstallation Instructions
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 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.
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 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
Safety Instructions
Operating InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
Installation Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer SupportInstallation Instructions

Control Settings

The temperature control maintains the temperature in the refrigerator. Setting the control at COOL is the warmest setting. Setting the control at COLDEST is the coldest setting. Set the control at COLD.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the COLD temperature. If you want a colder or warmer temperature, move the dial one setting at a time. Moving the control to OFF stops cooling but does not turn off the power to the refrigerator. Setting the control to one of the snowflake positions may cause freezing in the refrigerator depending on the room temperature.
How To Test Temperatures
Use the milk test. Place a container of milk on a shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature control.
After changing the control, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
The control will look like one of the above.
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