GE Built-in Refrigerator Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . ...2

Important Safety Instructions. . ..3

How to Set Temperature

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4

How to Use Energy Saver

Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4

Food Storage Suggestions . . . ...5

Storage Drawers . ., . . . . . . ...6. 7

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8

AutomaticIcemaker . . . . . . . . ...9

Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . ...9

UserMaintenance

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . ..lO.ll

DoorPanelInserts . . . . . . . . ...11

Howto Connect Electricity . ...12

Installation Requirements. . . ...12

Levelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TheProblemSolver . . . . ...13. 14

IfYouNeedService . . . . . . . ...15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . ..BackCover

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help you...

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 donutunderstand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 402~5

Write down the
serial number.

You’11see it on a label on the right
side. near the bottom of the fresh ,
food compartment.

Thisnumber is also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with “

your refrigerator.

Before sending in the registration
card, please write the serial
number here:

Serial Number

BIS42A

Model Numoer

Use these model and serial numbers
in any correspondence or service
calls concern ing your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged
refrigerator, immediately contact

the {!caier(or [milder) thut sold jou
lbc refrigerator.

Save time and

money.

Before you request ser}ice.

check the Problem S(}l\’eron pm+s

13tind 14.It lists minor cikses ot
(}pcratingproblems that }’OUcan
correct yoursclf.

Energy-Saving ‘JIps

● Location of your refrigerator is

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important. Avoidlocating it next to
your range. a heating vent or where
the sun will shine directly on it.

● Don’t open the doors more ofien

than necessary.

● Close the doors as soon as possible,

particularly in hot, humid weather.

● Keep Energy Saver Switch in the

OFF 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’tbeen left
open accidentally.

● Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

● Wipe moisture from bottles and . Don’tovercrowdyour refrigerator.

cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.

● Keep foods covered to reduce

moisture buildup inside 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.

Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep everything
cool.

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IMPORT~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

wARNING-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
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding

instructions on page 4.

● Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

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● Repairor replace immediatelyall

electric service 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 the plug
or connector end.

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.

● Do not place fingers or hands

on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in. This will help protect

you from possible injury. It will also
prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that
releases the cubes.

● Don’t refreeze frozen foods

which have thawed completely.

The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says: -

“.. .Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40”F.

“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry
or fish that have any off-odor or

off-color should not be refrozen and

should 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 mfmezing

reduce the eating quality of foods,
particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is affected less than
that of many other foods. Use “
refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as much of their eating quality
as you canY

. If your old refrigerator is stil]

around the house but not in use,
be sure to remove the doors. This

will reduce the possibility of
danger to children.

● Disconnect power to 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

lightbulb, powerto the refrigerator

should be discomected at the fke
box or circuit breaker in order to
avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A bumdout lightbulb
may break when being replaced.)

Note: Tu%ing fiuzer compartment
temperature control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.

● Do not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating YourRefrigerator

Set Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two up-front
controls that let you regulate the
temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.

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One cont~ol, with settings from 1
through 9, is located at the upper
right in the fresh fd compartment.

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How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh f~d
compartment. Place a container of

milk on the top shelf in the fksh
food compartment. Check it a day
later. If the milk is too warm or too
cold, adjust the temperaturecontrols.

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

sofi, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for
the refrigerator t~ reach the
temperature you set.

Eneqg Saver Switch

The Energy Saver Switch is located

next to the-fresh food temperature
control.

SET HERE IF MOISTURE .

APPEARS ON EXTERIOR

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OFF

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 10.

SET HERE IF MOISTURE .

APPEARS ON EXTERIOR p!!lrl

When the Energy Saver Stitch
is pushed to the front, electricity

flowsthrough the low wattage
heaters which warm the outside

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of the cabinet and, undermost
conditions, prevent the fo~:ing
of moisture or waterdroplets.

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OFF

The other control, with settings

from 1through 9 plus OFF, is
located on the left side wall near

the top of the freezer compartment.
9 is the coldest setting, 1 is the

warmest.

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INITIALLY, SET BOTH “’
CONTROLS AT 5.

For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
control one number at a time.

IMPORTANT When initially
settingcontro& or adjusting them~
allow 24 hours for temperatures
to stabilize

Note: Thrning the freezer control
to the OFF position stops cooling
in B~H compartments-fresh
food AND freezer-but does not
shut off power to the refrigerator.

Toreduce the amount of
electricity required to operate
your refrigerator, push switch
to the OFF position.

This turns off heaters in your .

refrigerator that prevent moisture
from forming on the outside.

Use of the Energy Saver Switch can
saveyou money. Estimated yearly
savings, depending on your local
electric rates, are as follows:

EstimatedYearlySavings

ElectricRate

$.05

$5.00

(Per Kwh)

$.08

$8.00

$ .11
$12.00

Energy

Savings

UWox.)

30~

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the

freezeror fresh fd compartments.
Although your refrigerator is
designed and equipped to defrost

itself automatically, some frost
on packages is normal.

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Food Storage Suggestions

~uggested storage times

for meat and poultry*

Eating quality drops
after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef& Lamb) . . 3 to 5

Roasts (Pork&Veal) .. . .. . . 3 to 5

Steaks (Beef).. .. . . . ... . . . 3t05 ,,

Chops(Lamb) . . . . . . .. . 3t05

Chops(Pork) . . .. . . . .. . . 3t05

Ground&Stew Meats . 1 to 2

VarietyMeats . . .. . . . .. . lto2

Sausage(Pork) . . . . .. . . . . .. lto2

Processed Meats

Bacon . . ...,...., 7

Frankfurters . . . . . .. . . 7

Ham(Whole), . . . . .. . . . .. . 7

Ham(Half).. ., .. . .. . . . . 3t05

.

Ham(Slices), ... . . . .. 3

LuncheonMeats . . .. . . . . 3t05

Sausage(Smoked) . .. . . .. 7

Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry),... 14to 21

Cooked Meats

CookedMeatsand

MeatDishes .,

Gravy& MeatBroth .

Fresh Poultry

:ken & Turkey(Whole)

-,llcken (Pieces) .,
Turkey(Pieces)

Duck & Goose (Whole).

Giblets

Cooked Poultry

Pieces(Coveredwith Broth).. 1to 2

Pieces(NotCovered) .. ... .. . 3 to 4

CookedPoultry Dishes. . . . . 3 to4

FriedChicken . .. . . . . 3t04

(Otherthanfor meats &poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables . . . . . . . . ..8-V months

Lean fish.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .o-8months

Fattyfish. rollsandbreads,

soups,stew,casseroles . .. . . . ...2-3 months

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

icecream (original carton) . . . .,, . ...1 month max.

New techniques are constantly being developed.

Consult the College or
or your local Utility Company for the latest
information on freezing and storing foods.

●U.S.Depaflment 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, fish and

wultry:

Always remove store wrappings.

● Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

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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 vegetables, 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: Specialji-esh food compartment
drawers make it unnecessary to wrap
certain foods which they ‘w?been
designed to preserve. These drawers
are described on

pages 6 and ~ .

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 will be necessary toexperiment to

determine the freezer compartment

location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at

the right serving temperature.

● The rearofthe freezercompartment

is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are threeessential~quimments
for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-

quality ftis. Freezingretainsquality
and flavor; it cannot improvequality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and

vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsavetime, 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.

Tofreeze meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-duty wrapping material)
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

complete]y thawed; meat, whether

raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to 30 pounds at
a time.

Forconwniience...

● Store like things together. This

saves both time and electricity

because you can find foods faster.

● Place the oldest items up front so

they can be

used up promptly.

QUse shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

Tosave money in energy
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 lid%

plastic film or foil.

● Leaf vegetablesand fruits placed in

drawerswill last longer when stored
in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film.

. Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once.

● Open the door the fewest times

possible to save electrical energy.
c When going out of town for

severaldays, leaveas fewperishables
as possible in the refrigerator. Move
the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF
(up) position and shut off water to

the refrigerator.

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StorageDrawers

SEALED PAN

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High-Humidity Drawer

Fruit & VegetableDrawers

The storage drawers at the bottom
of the fresh food compartment are
designed .tgprovide high humidity
levels required by most vegetables
and lower humidity levels required
for most fruits.

When replacing the drawers,
alwayspush them all the way in.

Storage time will depend upon the
.ype of food and its condition when

~lacedin the drawers.

=xcess water which may accumulate

n the bottom of the drawers should

>eemptiedandthedrawerswipeddry.

Low-Humidity Drawer

High-Humidity Drawer

This refrigerateddrawer is designed
to keep unwrapped foods fresh by
retainingthe natural moisture content
of foods such as:

● AfiChOk~

● Asparagus c Corn s Radishes

● Beets, topped QCurrants . Rhubarb

s Blueberries

● Carrm

● Celery

● Cherries s Plums

● Greens, leafy ● Spinach

. Lettuce

● Parsley

QPeas, green

● Tomatoes,

ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area.

it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped—

foods such as:

● Broccoli

● Brussels

Sprouts

● Cabbage . Parsnips

. caul~~r

● Green Onions “

● Turnips

Low-Humidity Drawer ‘

Sealed Snack I%

The Sealed Snack Pan-and the
shelf to which it is attached—can
be relocated within the fresh food
compartment. The sealed drawer
retainshigh humidity for the
convenientstomgeof unwrapped
meats and cheese, bacon. hors

d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

This refrigerated drawer is designed
to provide lower humidity storage
for items such as:
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Apples QOranges

● Apricots ● Peaches

● Grapes

. Mushrooms
. Nectarines

. Pears

● Raspberries ● ‘angerines

● Squash,

summer

● Strawberries

Drawerand Cover Removal

Drawers atthe bottom of the fresh
food compartment will stop before
coming all the wayout of the
refrigerator, to help prevent
contents from spilling onto floor.
These drawers can be removed
easily by lifting front up slightly and
pulling drawer past “stop” location.

Toremove drawers and their cover
when the fresh food compartment
door cannot be opened fully:

1. Empty and remove lower door
shelves that might interfere.

2. Removefood from the shelf
above the upper drawer and take out
the shelf. Take food off the glass
coverandout ofthe drawer.

6. Pull the upper drawer forward,
lift the front to clear stops, and
remove the drawer.

7. Pull the lower drawer partway
out. Reach in, push the rear ofthe
glass up and, at the same time, push
it back untii it clears the front­corner retainers.

8. Removethe cover.

9. Remove the drawer.
After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

3. Put your fingers behind the

gasket at the rear of the drawer and
pull forward. Remove the gasket.

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4. Pull the upper drawer partway

out. Reach in, push the rear of the
glass up; at the same time, push it
back until it clears the front-corner

-etainers.

5. Remove the cover.

When drawers and covers are back
in place, reinstall the gasket at the
rear of the sealed upper drawer. Fit
the end ofthe plast~~drawer stipport
into the slot on the gasket, with the
rubber gasket flap facing you. Make
sure the gasket snaps into place.

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Shelf Positions

Howto rearrange
yourshelves

Adjustable Shelves in
Both Compartments

Tempered glass shelves in the fresh
food compartment and steel wire
shelves in the freezer compartment
m adjustable,enablingyou to make
efficient shelf arrangements to fit
your family’s food storage needs.

Toremoveshelves: Tilt shelf up at
front, then lift it up and out of tracks
on rear wall of refrigerator.

❑ Engage

top lug

❑ Lower to

lock into place

Quick Serve System

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Cooking-serving-storage dishes
with Lexan@see-through lids fit

into a slide-out rack that, together
with the shelf to which it attaches,
can be relocated in the fresh food

compartment.

Dishes and lids are:

● safe for use in microwave ovens

. safe for use in refrigerators and
freezers

● dishwasher safe

Only the dishes are safe for use in
conventional ovens at temperatures
up to 400 “F’.

CAUTION:

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RemovableWine Rack

The wine rack is designed tohold
abottle on its side and will fit on
any shelf.

Torelocate the wine rack:

‘ Pull the wine rack straight out,

position its lip over either e~ge of
the shelfyouwantto suspend it from
and push it all the wayin.

Adjustable Shelves
on Both Doors

Door shelves can be moved up and
down to meet your varying on-the­door storage requirements.

Toreplace shelves: Select desired

shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower front of
shelf until it locks into position.

s Use both hands when removing

a dish, especially when it is full.

Otherwise, it may slip out of your

grasp, fkll and spill.

● Lids cannot withstand the heat

generated in conventional ovens.

● Dishes and lids are not designed

for range top cooking or broiler

use. Such use can be hazardous.

Toremove: Lift the shelf straight

up until mounting hooks disen~age.
Torelocate: Select desired shelf

height, engage the shelfs hooks in
slots on the tracks of the door and
push in and down. The shelf will
hook in place.

Automatic
%ernaker

Youricemaker will produce eight

cubes per cycle—approximately

100cubes in a 24-hour period,

depending on freezer compartment

temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other
use conditions.

Feeler arm ‘
in ON (down)

position

To start the automatic icemaking
operation:

Make sure the shelf under the

.umaker is in the factory-set
position. Two clips hold it in place
where it belongs to assure proper
icemaking operation.

● Place the ice storage bin directly

under the icemaker and all the way
to the rear.

● Move the icemaker feeler arm to

the ON (down) position. ~
The ice cube mold will fiii with

water automatically after cooling
to freezing temperature, and first
cubes will normally freeze after
several hours. When cubes are
solidly frozen, they will be ejected
from the mold into the ice storage
bin by means of a sweeper arm.

Icemaking will continue until the
feeler arm senses a sufficient
accumulation of ice cubes in the
storage bin and halts the operation
temporarily. For maximum ice
storage, level the stored cubes with
your hand occasionally. Be sure
nnthing interferes with the swing

he feeler arm.

The icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight and it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together.

Once your icemaker is in
operation, throw away the first
few batches of ice cubes. This will

flush awayany impurities in the
water line. Do the same thing after
mcations or extended periods when

ice isn’t used.

Caution:

Under certain rare
circumstances, ice cubes may
be discolored, usually appearing
with a green-bluish hue. The
causeofthis unusualdiscoloration

isapparently dueto acombination
of factors such as certain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbing and the

accumulation of copper salts in ~*

an inactive water supply line

which fds the icemaker.

Continued consumption of such

discolored ice cubes may be s

injurious to health. If such

discoloration is observed,

discard the ice cubes and

contact your General Electric

Factory Service Center or an

authorized Customer Care”,

servicer.

Move icemaker feeler arm to
OFF (up) position when:

c home water supply is to be off for
several hours

● ice storage bin is to be removed

for a period of time

● going awayon vacation, at which

time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator

If ice is used infrequently, old
cubes will become cloudy and taste
stale. Empty ice storage bin
periodically and wash it in
lukewarm water.

When a large supply of ice will
be needed, make an extra supply

ahead of time. Empty bin. put cubes
in plastic bags or containers and
store in the freezer compartment

until the bin refills.

If this is your first icemaker,

you’ll hear occasional sounds that

may be unfamiliar. They are normal
icemaking sounds and are not
cause for concern.

The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker—
Quadra K1eenWater Filter

Your ice cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces
them. That’s why it’sa
good idea to purify your
water with a Quadra
Kleen Water Filter.

lts,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 your

GE dealer. SpecifyWR9X214. Ithas

complete installation instructions

and installs in minutes on 1/4”OD

copper water line.

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Part No. 162 D1525PO01

User MaintenanceInstructions

Cleaning—Outside

The 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 wax handles or trim.

Keep the paint finish clean (on
models so equipped). Wipe with a
clean cloth, lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, sofi cloth.
Do not wipe the painted surface
of the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel.
These may leave a residue that can
dama~the paint. Do not use
scouring pads. powdered cleaners,
bleach, or cleaners containing
bleach. because these products can
scratch and damage the paint finish.

Protect the paint finish. Apply
a coat of kitchenlappliance wax to
paintedsurfaceswhen the refrigerator
is new.andthen at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is avaiitible
from General Electric Appliance
Pints Marts.

Cleaning—Inside

Clean the inside of the fresh food
and freezer compartments at least

once a year. Unplug refrigerator

beforecleaning.Ifthis isnotp:ti6cal,
wring excess moisture out of sponge

or cloth when cleaning around

switches. lights or controls.
Use wdrm water and baking soda

solution—about a tablespoon of

baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator—

including door gaskets, storage
drawers, ice storage bin and all
plastic parts—can be cleaned the
same way. Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners.

To help prevent odors, leave an
open box of baking soda in the
refrigerator. Change the box every
three months.

Do not wash any of your
refrigerator’s plastic parts in
your automatic dishwasher.

Condenser

The condenser is located in the
cooling compartment above the
refrigerator. For most efficient
operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean.

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Turn the freezer compartment;
temperature control to OFF. Remove
the grill by grasping it at both sides
near the top and pulling it strd”ight
out. Use a “soft’*bristle brush and
a vacuum hose to remove dust and
lint particles that have accumulated
on the condenser. Replace the grill
and turn the temperature control
back on.

The condenser should be cleaned at
least once a year.

Lamp bulb replacement

Light bulbs and sockets areloca(e~
at the top front of the fresh food

and freezer compartments.

Fresh food compartment

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Freezer compartment

To replace a light bulb, disconnect
power to the refrigerator at the fuse
box or circuit breaker. Then unscrew
the burned-out bulb and screw in
another of similar size and type.
Reconnect power to the refrigerator
when the replacement is completed.

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User Maintenance Instructions (continued)

Jorpanel inserts ~

Yourrefrigerator is designed to

accept decorative fresh food and

freezer compartment door insert

panels to match your kitchen

cabinets or blend with your
kitchen decor.

The panels are held in place by the
trim on the door.

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Toinstall door panel inserts:

● Remove the door handles by

backing out screws. Save the
screws. Toprevent tearing of screw
holes, one person should hold the
handle in place while the other
removes the screws.

● Insert the panels into the door

frame channels and push firmly to
make sure the panels slide all the
wayin.

● If panels are less than 1/4”thick,

add filler behind them to assure
proper fit.

● If panels are more than 1/4”

thick, they must be routed to a 1/4”
thickness (1/4”wide at the top,
bottom and hinge sides, 1/2”wide
at the handle side) in order to fit
into the channels.

● Replace the door handles and

secure them with their screws.
Dimensions for door insert panels:

Fresh food compartment door:
22%” X 65%”

Freezer compartment door:

15%”X 65%”

Additional routing may be
required when decorative raised

door panel inserts more than
l/4’’-thick are used-on the hinge
side to clear cabinet side trim
and/or an adjacent cabinet and
countertop, and on the handle side
to provide room for a comfortable
handle grip. See your Installation
Instructions (Pub. No. 49-6414)for
detailed instructions.

When you goon vacation

For extended vacations or
absences, remove food and shut

off power to the refrigerator at fuse
box or circuit breaker. Clean the
interior with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to one
quart of water. Wipe dry. Toprevent
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
instructions as for extended
vacations.

Move the icemaker feeler arm to
the OFF (up) position and be sure

to shut off the water supply to the

refrigerator.

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Installation Requirements—IMPORTANT...Please Read ~arefully.

See the Installation Instructions for complete details.

How to connect
electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

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INSURE PROPE)I
GROUND EXISTS

Fig. 1

Havewalloutlet and circuit checked
by a 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-pron
wall outlet.

BEFORE USE

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The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet—

(115volt, 60 Hertz, single phase
AC—protected by a 20-amp. time
delay fuse or circuit breaker). This
is recommended for best
performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires.

Refrigerator Location

Install the refrigerator on a floor
strong enough to support it when
it is fully loaded.

Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°F.

because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.

Clearances

If the refrigerator is to be installed ‘
in a comer, allow 2” between the
hinges of the refrigerator and the
wall to assure a 90° door opening.

No other clearances at top, sides or
back are required.

WaterSupply to Icemaker

Youwill need to connect your
icemaker to a cold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra
cost from your dealer.

Levelers

Rollers near each front corner of
the refrigerator are adjustable.

ADJUSTABLE
LEVELING SCQEW

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LEVELING LEG-

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Turn the roller adjusting screws

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clockwise to raise the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it. Use
an adjustable wrench, 3/8” ratchet
and socket, or pliers.

Lower the leveling legs at each front
corner of the cabinet until the legs

just start to support the cabinet.

Use a crescent wrench or 1%”open
end wrench. .

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DO NOT, UNDER

ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT

OR REMOVE THE THIRD

(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

DO N~ USE AN ADAPTER
PLUG lU CONNECT THE
REFRIGERATOR TO A
TWO-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORDWITHTHISAPPLIANCE.

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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

REFRIGERAlOR

DOES NCYI’OPERATE

● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

● Temperature control in OFF position.

● If the interior light is not on, the refrigerator may not be plugged in at the wall outlet

or the electrical connection between the cooling unit and the cabinet maybe loose.

● If the plugs are secure and the refrigerator fails to operate, plug a lamp into the same

outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

M~OR OPERATES

FOR LONG PERIODS

● 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.

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MOIOR STARTS&

TOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

● 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 page 4.

● Condenser needs cleaning. Refer to page 10.

● Check ENERGY--SAVINGTIPS on page 2.

● Tempemture control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor. The front

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RATTLING roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Referto LEVELERS on page 12.

● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

OPERATING

● The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in

SOUNDS the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

● Normal fhn air flow-one fimblows cold.air through the refrigerator and freezer

compartments-another fhncools thecompressormotor.

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. ThreeNO~AL soun& will also be heard~m time to time:

. Defbst timer switch clicks at defrost.

● Defrost waterdripping.

c Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFF.
c Refrigerant boiig or gurgling.

s Crac~ or popping of cooling coils caused ly expansion and contraction during

deikost and refrigeration following defkost.

c Ice cubes droppinginto the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refdls.

FOODS DRY OUT
FRESH FOOD

OR FREEZER
COMP~MENT
TEMPERATURE

‘)0 WARM

DOORS NCYI’

CLOSING PROPERLY

● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

● Taperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 4.

● W- weatier-~uent door openings.

● Door lefl open for longtime.

c Package maybe holding door open.

● Refrigerator not level. Adjust levelers, seepage 12. When cabinet is level, doors will

close gently and securely.

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No. 162D1525PO01

Part

The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM

FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALSON
FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE

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AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES N~ WORK

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

● Door may havebeen left ajar or package holding door open.

● Too frequent or too long door openings.

● Frost within package is normal.

● Door may have been left ajar.

● Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

c Old cubes need to be discarded.

● Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.

. Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe transmitting
odorhaste to ice cubes.

. In~rior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Referto page 10.

● Poor-tasting incoming water. Install Quadra Kleen water filter-seepage 9.

● Icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position.

● Water supply turned off or not connected.

● Freezer compartment too warm.

● Cubes too small—water shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may

be clogged.

● Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the OFF

(up) position. Remove this ice to restart the icemaker. .

● When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler arm into the OFF

%

(up) position bymistake.

● Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely. With

icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position, level cubes inbin by hand.

MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
OR ON DIVIDER
BETWEEN FRESH

● Not unusual during periods of high humidity.

● Make sure the energy saver switch is

in the ON (forward) position.

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FOOD AND FREEZER
MOISTURE

COLLECTS INSIDE

REFRIGERAlOR

HAS ODOR

● Too frequent or too long door openings.

● In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

● Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

● Check for spoiled food.

● Interior needs cleaning. Referto page 10.

c Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.

INTERIOR LIGHT

DOES N(YI’WORK

. No power at outlet.

● Light bulb needs replacing. Seepage 10.

.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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‘<”~If YouNeed Service

Toobtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.

We’reproud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
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

3

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Part No. 162D1525POO!

~ YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC

WARRAN

Save proof oforiginal purchase date such as yoursales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED 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 refrigerator that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL FIVE=YEAR WARRANTY
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

part of the sealed refrigerating
system (the compressor, conden-

ser, evaporator and all connecting

tubing) that fails because of a

.

manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeed-

ing owner for products purchased
for ordinary home 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
by our authorized Customer Care@
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 ELECTRIC­HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Some states do not aHow 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 General.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

c 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

s 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

. 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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