GE 49-60188-1 User Manual
162D9639P005 49-60188-1 02-02 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
2 Cubic Foot Models
3 Cubic Foot Models
4 Cubic Foot Models
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
Safety Information . . . . . . . .2–4
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .7, 8
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Refrigerator Features . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions . . .9–11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . .12, 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer 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.
■ 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 refrigerator
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 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.
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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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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 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 InstructionsOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support Installation Instructions
About the control
on the refrigerator.
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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.
COLDEST
OFF
COOL
COLD
COLDEST
COLD
OFF
COOL
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