GE 2 Cubic Foot Series, 3 Cubic Foot Series, 4 Cubic Foot Series, 6 Cubic Foot Series Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
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Safety Informalion ........ 2--4
Operating Instrudions
Care and Cleaning ........ 7, 8
Control Settings ............ 5
Refrigerator Features ........ 6
Replacing the Eight Bulb ..... 7
Insta!_ztion Instructions ...9-11
Troubleshooting Tips .... 12, 13
Cmzsumer Support
Consumer Support..Back Cover
Warranty ................. 15
2 CubicFootModels
3 CubicFootModels
4 CubicFootModels
6 CubicFootModels
ATTENTION:
Defrosting--Do not use sharp, pointed
objects to remove frost or ice from
surfaces ofthe 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 freezer compartment.... r:_:_..!;_':_i_-_._::......
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the refrigerator on the side _lI.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
_k WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual.
SAFE_.PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
_;_-_This reMgerator must be .-;:'.Keep fingers out of the "pinch
properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Insmlctions before it is used.
iY_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 ttse gasoline or
other flammable _apors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
_;.:_Before replacing a burned-out
lightbulb,the refn'geratorshould
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
point" areas; de.arances between
the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children
are in the area.
Unplug the refrigerator before
cleaning and m_"akingrepairs.
NOTE"Westronglyrecommend
thatanyservicingbeperformedby
aqualifiedindividual.
Turning the temperature
control dial to the OFFposifion
stops cooling but does not shut
offpower to the refrigerator.
DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of
the past.Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are stil!dangerous..,
even if they _ill sit for 'lust a few
dais." ]/'you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway Your
OldRefrigerator or Freezer:.
g.:-Take off the doors.
YlLeave the shelves in pIace 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.
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USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the useof an extension cord.
Howevel, ffyou must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary
that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding tspe 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.
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Donot, under any circumstances, cut orremove the third
(ground)prong from thepower cord. Forpersonal 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 possibili W of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the ,,_all outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified eledrician
to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
ffyou have only a standard
2-prong watt outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it repIaced
with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outle_
The refrigerator should always be
plugged into its ovm indi_4dual
electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the
rating plate.
Tiffs 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.
Al_avs grip plug firmly and prfll
straight out from the outleL
Repair or replace hnmediately 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 refligerator
a_y from the wall, be careful
not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certa& 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
grotmded 2-prong wall outlet
by use ofa Ul_Aisted adapter
available at most local hard_mre
stores.
The larger slot in the adapter
must be aligned _4th the larger
slot in the wall outlet to prox4de
proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
If the adapter ground terminal
breaks, DO NOT USEthe
refrigerator until a proper
ground has been estabfished.
Attaching the adaptergroundtetminat
to a wall outlet coverscrew doesnot
groundtheapplianceunlessthe cover
screw is metal,and not insulated,and
the wall outlet is groundedthroughthe
housewiring. Youshouldhavethe
circuit checkedbya qualified electrician
to makesurethe outlet isproperly
grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, alxcays
hold the adapter in place _4th
one hand while piffling dae
power cord plug with the other
hand. 12 this is not done, the
adapter ground terminal is very
likely to break with repeated use.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
About the control
on the refrigerator.
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OFF COLDEST OFF
COLDEST _ ; 3_ k .
COLD COOL
COLD
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COLDEST
Thecontrolwill look like one of the above.
ControlSettings
The temperature contyol maintains the temperature in the
refi-igemtor. Setting the control at COOLis the _¢armest setting. Setting
the control at COLDESTis the coldest setting. Set the control at COW.
Allow 24 hours for the refi_gemtor to reach the COLDtemperature.
I.fyou want a colder or _a-mer temperature, move T.hedial one setting
at a time. Mo_dng the control to OFFstops cooling but does not turn
off the power to the refi-igemtor. 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, tithe milk is too x_rm or too cold, adjust the temperature
control
Afterchangingthecontrol,allow24hoursfor#Terefrigeratorto reachthe
temperatureyouhaveset.
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