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The GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
® ELECTRIC
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Contents
Energy-Saving Tips
Important Safety instructions.... 3
How to Connect Electricity ... 3; 4
Installation Requirements
Kow to Adjust Rollers
How to Set Temperature
Controls........................
How to Use
Energy Saver Switch
Food Storage Suggestions
Food-Saver System
How to Adjust Shelves ....... 8-10
Ice Service
Accessories...................................
User Maintenance
Instructions
The Problem Solver
If You Need Service
Warranty
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Back Cover
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Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain Hispanic version
of this book, call
The GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Toll-free.
Para obtener la versión en
español de éste manual,
llame gratis a
The GE Answer Center®
servicio de información
para el consumidor,
teléfono 800.626.2000.
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your refrigerator.
Before sending in the registration
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you received a damaged
refrigerator, immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold yoiy
the refrigerator. ^
Save time and money.
Before you request service, check
the Problem Solver on pages 12 and
13. It lists minor causes of operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.
Energy-Savii^ Jlps
® Location of your refrigef ator is
important. Avoid locating it next
to your range, a heating vent or where
the sun will shine directly on it.
® Don’t open the doors more often
than necessary.
® Close the doors as soon as possible,
particularly in hot, humid weatlier.
® Keep Energy Saver Switch in the
left position unless moisture forms
on the outside of the refrigerator.
® Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven’t been left
open accidentally. ,
® Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
® Wipe moisture from bottles and
cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.
® Keep foods covered to reduce
.moisture buildup insids the
^refrigerator./ ' ; ' ''
® If you turn the controls to the
coldest position for quick chilling
or freezing, be sure to turn them
back to regular settings.
©Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep everything'^
miFOETANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^ÿead ail Instmctioiig before liMng this apfMlance*
v*iiRNING--"When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
® Use this appliance only for Its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
® This refrigerator must be
properly installed in accordance
’tvitli the Instaliation Instructions
before ft is used. See grounding
instractjons below and on page 4,
® 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 electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
ng its length or at either the plug
№
connector end.
® When moving your refrigeraior
away from the wall, be careful
not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
® After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
» if your refrigeraior has an
automatic ksmaker, do net place
Ungers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This
will prevent coniaci with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
® Don’t refreexe frozen foods
which have thawed completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
“.. .ibu may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thaw'ed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F.
“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry
or fish that have ¿íny off-Odor Or
off-color should not be refrozen
and shpuid not be eaten. Thawed
ice cream should be discarded. If
the odOr or color of any food is
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.;
“Even partial thawing and refteeziiig
reduce the eating quality of foods,
particuiariy fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality
ofrediheatsisaffectedlessthan
that of many other ibods. Use
refiozen foods as soon as possible
to save as much of their eating
quality as you can!*
• If your old refrigerutor Is still
around the house but not in use,
be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of
danger to children,
» Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. Before replacing a burned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament.
(À bumed-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light eireuit.
■ ®. ;Do not Operate your refirigerator
. ip the presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Requirements—IMPORTANT... Piease Read Carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded«
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equipped with a three-prong
^kounding) plug whicjfi mates with
^Standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
PREFERRED
METHOD
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Fig. i
Have wall outlet and circuit checked
by qualified electrician to make
sure outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
BO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT
OR MEMOVETHE TEffiB
■(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
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Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against use of an adapter
plug. However, if you still elect
to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
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(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
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HI.IUI« L^nui;.
PRONGS/SLOTS
INSURE PROPER
GROUND AND
FIRM CONNECTION
Fig. 2
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.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wail 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.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adspier^ always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
BEFORE USE
Use of HAteiislon Cords
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
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if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having
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and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts. Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
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The refrigerator should always
be plugged Its own
individual electrical outlet—
(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt, 50
Hertz, single phase AC). This is
recommended for best performance
8.n(i to prcVCIit overloading hOUSC
wiring circuits, which could cause
a fire hazard from overheating wires.
Refrigerator locatloo
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°E
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do install it on a floor strong
enough to support a fuOy loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for
ease of installation and proper air
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Adjustable rollers, which enable
you to move your refrigerator away
from the wall for cleaning, are
located behind the base grille.
These rollers should be set so the
refrigerator is firmly positioned on
the floor and the front is raised just
enough that the doors close easily
when onened about halfway.
TV) adjust rollers, remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it. Use
adjustable wrench (3/8" hex head
bolt) or pliers.
When adjusting the front rollers
for proper door closure, it is
recommended that the bottom front
edge of the cabinet be approximately
3/4" from the floor.
Should the adapter ground
terinlnal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
When bnlliltiig a new home
Consider providing a water supply
to the refrigerator location. It will
simplify connection of an optional
automatic icemaker should you
wish tn install one, at a later date.
nn hark nf trrille, with olamos itl
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cabinet and push forward until the
grille snaps into place.
Operating libar Refr^eraior
^et the lëmperature Controls
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
FREEZER
C INITIAL SETTING
E COLDEST
ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE
ENERGY SAVER
Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperature
in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
miTMLLY, set the FRESH
FOOD control at 5 and the
FREEZER control at C.
T colder or warmer temperatures,
djust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at a time.
IMPORTANT: When initially
setting contn)ls. or adjusting them,
allow 24 hours for temperatures
to stabilize, or even out.
Note: Turning fresh food control
to OFF position stops cooling In
BOTH compartments—fresh food
AND freezer—but does not shut
off power to refrigerator.
How to test temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of
milk on the top shelf in the fresh
food compartment. Check it a day
later. If the milk is too warm or too
cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Use the Ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too
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Always allow 24 hours for
ilie refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
If you turn your household
thermostat below 6©°F. at night
.. .you may want to turn the lettered
control one step colder, as from “C”
to “D!’ Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus allowing
the freezer compartment to warm
somewhat. To protect your frozen
food supply, leave your lettered
setting at this colder setting for the
entire winter or for whatever period
of time you are turning down your
thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down for an extended period.
This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4!’
When you stop turning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular settings.
Eiiei^y Sàver S wltcli
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperature control panel.
ENERGY SAVER
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to operate
your refrigerator, push switch
to the left position.
i
This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that prevent moisture
from forming on the outside.
Use of the Energy Saver Switch can
save you money. Estimated yearly
savings, depending on your local
electric rates, are as follows:
Estimated Yearly Savings
Model
TBX23
With the heaters turned off, there
is a chance'that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
may cause deterioration of the paint
finish. It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 11.
ENERGY SAVER
When the Energy Saver Switch
Is pushed to the right, electricity
flows through the low wattage
heaters which warm thé outside
of the cabinet and, under most
conditions, prevent the forming
of moisture or water droplets.
Electric Rate (Per Kwh)
$ .05 $ .08 $ .11
$14.00
$23.00
$31.00 19%
Energy
Savings
(Approx.)
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed
and equipped to defrost itself
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for meat and poultry^
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEMR
after time shown 350 4oop o«F
^ , DAYS ■ MONTHS
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb)
Roasts (Pork & veai)
Steaks (Beef), .................
Chops (Lamb)
Chops (Pork)
Ground & Stew Meats.......... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meats
Sausage (Pork)
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Processed Meats
Bacon
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Frankfurters
Ham (Whole)
Ham (Half)....................... 3 to 5 1 to 2
Ham (Siices)
Luncheon Meats
Sausage (Smoked)
Sausage(DrySSemi-Dry)... 14 to 21 mended.
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CcGfied Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes
Gravy a Meat Broth
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Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole)... 1 to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces)........... lto2 9
Turkey (Pieces)
Duck & Goose (Whole).... 1 to 2 6
Giblets
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Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered)
Cooked Poultry Dishes.......... 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken
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(Other than for meats & poultry) freezer
Most fruits and vegetables
Lean fish........................................6-8 months
Fatty fish, roils and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
left-overs (cooked).
Ice cream (original carton)
New techniques are constantiy being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension
Service or your local Utility Company for the
iatest information on freezing and storing foods.
*US. Department of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
To store unfrozen meats^ fisli and
poultry:
^ Always remove store wrappings.
® Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate im^mediately.
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3 to 5 6 to 12
3 to 5 4 to 8
3 to 5 6 to 12
3 to 5 6 to 9
3to5 3io4
lto2 3 to 4
1 to 2 1 to 2
7 1
7
7 1 to 2
3 1 to 2
3 to 5 Freezing
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3to4 2 to 3
1 to 2 2 to 3
1 to 2 5
1 to 2 3
3 to 4 1
3 to 4 4
8-12 months
2-3 months
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1 month max.
To store cheese, wrap well with
wax paper or aluminum foil, or put
in a plastic bag=
• Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
• Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
To store yegeiflbles. use the
vegetable drawers—they’ve been
designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce.
® Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
® As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Note: Special fresh food
compartment drawers (on models
so equipped) make it unnecessary
to wrap certain foods which they’ve
been designed to preserve. Tnese
drawers are described on page 7.
To store ice cream—Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
® It win be necessary to experiment to
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at
the right serving temperature.
® The rear of the freezer comoartment
is slightly colder than the front.
Ups OP freezing foods
There are thj* *ee essential requirements
for efficient home freezing.
1. Iniiiai quality. Freeze only topquality foods. Freezing retains quaUty
and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’ll save time, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
at most food stores.
To freeze meat, ilsh and poultry,
wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-duty wrapping materia!)
forming it carefully to the .shape of
the contents. This expels air. Fold
and crimp ends of the package to
provide a good, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meat that has
completely thawed; meat, whether
raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfiilly only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to 21. pounds at
a time.
Forconveniepce...
® Store like things iogether. This
saves both time and electricity
because you can find foods faster.
® Place the oldest item.s up front so
they can be used up promptly.
® Use shelves on the door for most
often used sauces and condiments.
® Use the Adjusta-Temp drawer, on
models so equipped, for temporary^
storage of meats you do not freeze.
To save mopey Ip epergy and food costs
® Place most perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese,
toward the rear of the top shelf, as
they will stay coldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
® Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
® Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in
storage drawers will last longer when
stored in closed plastic containers
or wrapped in plastic film,
® Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer cornparimeni with a lot
of warm food at once.
® Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
® When going out of town for
several days, leave as few perishables
as possible in the refrigerator. If your
refrigerator has an icemaker, set ih^
icemaker to the OFF position and
shut off water to the refrigerator.
Genera! Electric Food=SaverSystem
Coof e Fresli Drawer
(on models so equipped)
This refrigerated drawer is designed
to provide temporary lower humidity
storage for items such as:
• Apples • Oranges • Squash,
® Apncois • Peaches surnrner
® Grapes • Pears ® Strawberries
•Mushrooms »Raspberries «Tangerines
® Nectarines
MoIsc'h Fresi! Drawer
(on models so equipped)
This refrigerated drawer is designed
to keep unwrapped foods fresh by
staining the natural moisture content
Toods such as:
°e Artichokes ® Cherries • Plums
® Asparagus ® Corn ® Radishes
• Beets, topped ® Currants ® Rhubarb
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® Carrots ® Lettuce ® Tomatoes,
® Celery ® Parsley ''•P®
® Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storage area,
it is recommended that odorous
foods be stored wrapped—foods
such as:
® Broccoli ® Cabbage ® Parsnips
® Bmssels ® Cauliflower ® Turnips
Sprouts ® Green-Onions
Storage time wiff depend upon the
type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawer.
Excess water which may accumulate
in the bottom of the Moist’n Fresh
drawer should be poured out and
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The Moist’n Fresh drawer is partially
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cover at the front and back edges.
I ways replace the drawer in this
'^Rver and push the drawer all the
in.
Adjusia-Ibitip Drawer
(on models so equipped)
This drawer has an adjustable twoposition temperature control which
lets you regulate the amount of cold
air entering the drawer.
I
W «eu control is all the way to the
left at the “MEATS” setting, baffle
is fully open to provide coldest
storage area.
When control is all the way to the
right at the “FRUITS” setting,
baffle is fully closed to provide
normai refrigerator temperature.
Adjusta-Fresli Drawer
(on models so equipped)
This drawer has a second, inside
cover. The adjustable humidity
control lets you regulate the amount
of cold air entering the drawer.
If
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Slide the control all the way to
the right to the “VEGETABLES”
setting and the cover closes fully to
provide a high humidity storage area.
Slide the control all the way to
the left to the “FRUITS” setting
and the cover stays partially open to
provide a less humid storage area.
Variable settings between “FRUITS”
and “VEGETABLES” can be
selected as user desires.
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Sealed Snack Fack
(on models so equipped)
The Sealed Snack ftick—and attached
shelf—can be relocated within fresh
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retains high humidity for convenient
storage of meats, cheese, bacon, hors
d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
Drawer Removal
Drawers stop before coming all the
way out, to help prevent contents from
spilling onto floor. Drawers can be
removed easily by tilting up slightly
and pulling past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the
fresh food compartment door
cannot be opened fully:
1. Remove drawer farthest from
door, remove center drawer, lift
their covers and puli them out.
2. Slide remaining drawer and
cover to the middle.
3. Pull drawer out until it hits the
stops. Lift drawer slightly up and
forward over the stops.
4. Place hand on drawer cover and £2;
pull out drawer.
5. Lift cover and remove it.
Clean; replace in reverse order.
Part No. 468329P04
How to rearrange
your shelves
Adjustable Shelves in Fresh Food Coinpaitment
Shelves in the fresh fix>d compartment
are adjiistable in any combinaîion,
enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your family’s
food storage needs.
To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of the
track on rear wall of refrigerator.
To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
sliphtlv- enffao'e ton Iiips in tracks at
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rear of cabinet. Then lower front of
shelf until it locks into position.
Tempered glass shelves (on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
same manner.
Spacemaker^“ Door
(on models so equipped)
Shelves on doors of General
Electric refrigerators provide
convenient storage ibr frequently
used items.
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Deep shelves on Spacemaker’^”
Doors can accommodate a two-liter
bottle on the bottom shelf and a
six-nack on the shelf above it.
Snuggers, on models so equipped,
are designed to give you storage
flexibility on your fresh food door.
Items such as salad dressings, steak
sauces and other condiments can
now be kept securely against the
door liner to help prevent tipping,
spilling or sliding.
For most efficient operation, place
index finger and middle finger on
either side of the snugger and simply
move it back and forth to fit your
needs.
Quick Serve System
(on models so equipped)
Cooking-serving-storage dishes
with Lexan® see-through lids fit
into a slide-out tray that, together
wiui iw wiiiv^ii II
can be relocated in the fresh food
compartment.
® safe for use in microwave ovens.
* safe for use in refrigerators and
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® dishwasher safe.
Dishss only SF6 safe for use in
conventional ovens at temperatures
up to 400° F.
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® Use both hands when removing
a dish, especially when it is full.
Otherwise, it may slip out of your
grasp, fail and spill.
@ Lids cannot withstand the heat
generated In conventional ovenso/
© Dishes and lids are not
designed for raiige top cooklilg or
broiler use. Such use can be
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(on models so eqiui|^[№d)
Adjustable Porta-Bins can easily be
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To remove: Lift Porta-Bin straight
up until mounting hooks disengage.
To relocate; Select desired shelf
height, engage Porta-Bin’s hooks in
slots on the tracks of the door, and
push in. Porta-Bin will lock in place.
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Ice Servfce Shelves
One shelf (on models so
equipped) holds two iee cube
trays up out of the way.
10 remove shelf, pull it away from
cabinet wall to disengage pins on
shelf from holes in wall
IVo shelves (on models so
equipped) hold four Ice cube
trays up out of the way.
To remove the top shelf tray, tilt
rear of shejf up until pins clear rear
supports. Puli shelf forward and lift
front until tabs clear front supports.
Movable shelf support
Then tilt shelf to disengage it
from supports at top of freezer
compartment, and take shelf out.
To replace, reverse procedure.
movable shelf support about 1/4" to
the right with fingers of one hand.
At the same time, pull shelf out
with other hand.
To replace shelves, reverse procedure.
Be sure to guide edge of bottom
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wall. Push shelf back until it is
wedged in place on the left and
locked in place by movable supports
on the right.
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To remove shelf: Remove the two
ice tray shelves as described at left.
Then push up bottom of shelf until
shelf snaps out of left-hand supports
and off supports on cabinet wall.
To replace shelf: Set Wire rack
over left-hand supports and gently
pull down on shelf until it snaps
into place and rests on supports on
cabinet walls.
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Ice ’n Easy
(on models so equipped) J
Ice trays are designed to release
cubes easily into a companion ice
storage bin. Just invert tray, insert
one end into slot at rear of bin,
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will drop into bin.
Inverted tray may also be held over
bin, and both ends twisted to
release cubes.
l^wlce the ice
(on models so equipped)
Cubes from four ice trays can be
stored in the extra-wide bin that
holds UD to 10 Dounds of ice.
For only one or two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A GE automatic icemaker will
replace the ice you use,..
automatically. It can keep you
«nppjied with a binfu! of cubes—
ice ibr everything, everybody—
without fuss or muss,
If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with an automatic
iccniaker, you may add one ”
contact your local GE dealer;
specify UK-KlT-1 or UK=KIT-2. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
¡nstructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is
also available at extra cost.
The perfect companion to your automatic icemaker— Quadra Kieen Water Filter
Your ice cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces
them. That’s why it’s a
guuu iu«^ci lu puiii)' yuui
water with a Quadra
Kieen Water Filter.
Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale
odors and unpleasant
medicinal, metallic
tastes. A porous fiber
cartridge catches dirt,
rust particles, sand and
silt while special
crystals reduce deposits
of hard scale.
The water filter is an option at
extra cost and is available from
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WR97X214. It has complete
installation instructions and
installs in minutes on 1/4" O.D.
copper water line.
Wash ice trays and storage bin in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
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Outside
Tlie door handles and trim can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with
a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door
handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
a clean cloth, lightly dampened
with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish
^^n the outside of the refrigerator is
^»high quality, baked-on paint finish.
^With proper care, it will stay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new,
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Inside
Inside of fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or doth
when cleaning around switches,
lights or Gontrois.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a iablesooon of
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baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry.
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Other parts of the refrigeratorincluding door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage
bin and all plastic parts—can be
cleaned the same way. Do not
use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
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Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings and those with embossed
surfaces. Puli the refrigerator
straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving
your refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.
Coiideiiser
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, you will need to keep
the condenser clean. Remove the
base grille (see page 4), and either
sweep away or vacuum dust that is
readily accessible. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
at least once a year.
Light biilb replacement
A light bulb and .socket are located
behind a shield on each side of the
temperature control panel.
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To replace a light bulb, unplug
the reftigerator’s power cord plug
from the wall outlet. Then reach
up behind the shield, unscrew the
burned-out bulb, and replace it with
a standard 40-watt appliance bulb,
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When yoii go on vacation ^
For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to "
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control to OFF position, clean
interior with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to one
quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent
odors, leave open box of soda in
refrigerator. Leave doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishable foods and leave controls
at regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F., follow same insiructions
as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, set it
to the OFF position and be sure to
shut off water supply to refrigerator.
Wliee ycMi move
Disconnect DOwer cord from wall
outlet, remove all food and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves, storage pans and ice
trays by taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright
position only during actual moving
and in van, Refrigeratof musí be
secured in van to prevent movement.
Protect outside of refrigerator with
blanket.
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Use This Problem Solver
Rapid Electrical Diagnosis
Your refrigerator is wired for accurate d
electrical diagnosis in your home—takes ^
only minutes for a service technician to
check its erstife electrical system. No need for
the technician to unplug, move or unload
the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.
j PROBLEM
1 REFRIGERATOR
1 DOES NOT OPERATE
1 MOTOR OPERATES
1 FOR LONG PERIODS
1 MOTOR STARTS &
I STOPS FREQUENTLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
« May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes,
® Temperature control in OFF position,
« If interior light is not on, refrigerator not be plugged in at wall outlet.
• If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
• Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
• Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home--usually requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
® Hot weather—frequent door openings.
« Door left open.
® Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instmetions for use of TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS on page 5. H
® Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 11. *
® Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
® Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
1 VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
1 OPERATING
SOUNDS
® If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS
On page 4.
® If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
® The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
® Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
® These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
® Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
® Defrost water dripping.
® Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
© Refrie^erant hoiiinff or ffurffline.
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® Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
® With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOOuS ljRY OUT
FROST ORICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING-
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
• Norniiil sir flow cooling motor. In ths r^fi'igcrQtion pwccss-, it itt nowuil thot h^ut he
expelled in the area under the refrigerator, Some floor coverings will discolor at these
nonnal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
• Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 5,
® Warm weather-frequent door openings.
® Door left open for too long a time.
® Package may be holding door open.
® Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed propeny.
® Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
® Too frequent and too long door openings.
® Frost within package is normal.
® Door may have been left ajar.
® Tftrn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
® Old cubes need to be discarded.
© Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
® Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
® Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGE^TOR
HAS ODOR
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® Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
® Move the Energy Saver Switch to the right.
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Too frequent or too long door openings.
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© Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
© Check for spoiled food.
© Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
® Defrost water system needs cleaning.
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If ¥)u Need Service
lo obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are tliree
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
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WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney Genera!.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the mthgerator that falls
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANFt
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor In
your home to repair or replace any
pâiî of the Boaiod mfrig&mling
systenn (the compressor, conden
ser, evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that falls because of a
manufacturing defect.
® Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
® Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical; plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
This warranty is extended to the i
original purchaser and any succeed
ing owner for products purchased
for ordinary norne use In the 48
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty Is the same except that It
Is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
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servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE® SERVICE.
® Replacement of house fuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
® Failure of the product if it is
used for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
® Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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