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

2 Cubic Foot Models
3 Cubic Foot Models
4 Cubic Foot Models
6 Cubic Foot Models

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

About the control
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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.