GE GBC12IAXARSS, GBC12IAXALSS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2, 3

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Operating Instructions

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

Shelvesand Bins .................... 5

Care and Cleaning ............ o, 7

Installation Instructions

Installing the Anti-Tip

Floor Bracket ................... 15, 16

Installing the Refrigerator ........... 9

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator ..................... 8

Reversing the Door Swing ...... 10-14

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 17-19

Normal Operating Sounds .......... 17

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........ back cover

Warrantg .......................... 22

Model GBC121AX

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the left wall of the fresh food

compartment.

HFL59752401 49-60570-1 11-08 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

This refrigerator must be properly installed

and located inaccordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

Donot allow children to climb,stand or hang on the shelvesin the refrigerator.Theycould

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves.

Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands aredamp or wet.

Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces. Donot store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of this orany other

appliance. Keepfingersout ofthe "pinch point" areas;

clearancesbetween the doorsand between

the doors andcabinet are necessarily small.

Becareful closingdoors when children are inthe area.

Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoidcontact with the moving parts of the

ejector mechanism, or with the heating element

that releasesthe cubes. Donot place fingers or

handson the automatic icemaking mechanism

while the refrigerator isplugged in.

Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

NOTE:Westrongly recommend that any servidng beperformed bga qualifiedindividual

Settingeither or both controlsto cold does not remove power to the light circuit.

Donot refreezefrozen foods which have

thawed completely.

tL DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEREFRIGERATOR

Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junkedor abandoned refrigerators are

still dangerous...evenifthey will sit for "just a few days." Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator,

pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

Takeoffthe doors.

Leavethe shelvesin place sothat 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.

USEOF EXTENSION CORDS

Becauseofpotential safety hazardsundercertain conditions,we strongly recommendagainst

the useof anextensioncord.

However,if you must usean extension cord,it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed(inthe UnitedStates) or a CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug

and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and 120volts.

WARNING!

HOW TOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not,under an_lcircumstances,cut or removethe third (ground)prong from thepower cord. Forpersonalsafety,this appfiancemust beproperlygrounded.

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Thepower cord ofthis appliance isequipped with a 3-prong (grounding)plugwhich mates with a

standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electricshock hazard from this

appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified

electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly grounded.

Where astandard 2-prongwall outlet isencountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to

have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Therefrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electricaloutlet which has a voltage

rating that matches the rating plate.

Thisprovidesthe best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuitswhich 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.

Repairor replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

usea cord that shows cracks orabrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to rolloveror damage the power cord.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlswith temperature settings.

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Cold Coldest Coldest Cold

This unit has temperature controls for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments that let you regulate the temperature. These controls are located at the top of the fresh food compartment just inside the door.

The initial setting of each temperature control is shown above. After gout refrigerator is installed, allow 2-3 hours to stabilize at normal operating temperature.

Changing the Temperature

Freezer

Temp

Tochange the temperature of the

refrigerator compartment, press the Fridge

Tamp button to adjust the temperature

from Cold to Coldest.

To change the temperature of the freezer compartment, press the Freezer Tamp

button to adjust the temperature from Cold to Coldest.

Vacation Button

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Thisfunction makes the refrigerator work

in a power savingmode, which isuseful

when you areaway on vacation, by reducing

energy consumption. Pressthe Vacation Mode button onceto activate. Pressit again

to deactivate.

Multi-flow Air Tower

The Multi-flowAir Towerisdesigned to maximize temperature control in the

refrigerator and freezercompartments.

This unique specialfeature consistsof the Air Tower along the backwall of the refrigerator

and Air Ventsbehind the bins on the freezer's

rear wall. Placingfood infront of the louvers

on these componentswill not affect

performance.

TurboFreeze'" TurboFreezeis usedwhen you want

to freezefoods quickly.

Pushthe TurboFreezebutton once

to activate the TurboFreezeoption. The indicator light will illuminate when

the feature isactivated.

About Door Alarm

Thedoor alarm will sound ifthe fresh food door isopen for more than 60 seconds.

Do not placevegetables,fruit or other easily frozen items closeto louvervents. The cold

air coming from the vent may cause the items to become extremely cold or freeze.

Onceactivated, the TurOoFreezeoperation takes about 5 hours.After 5hours, or ifthe

TurboFreezebutton ispressed again, the freezer compartment will return to the

original setting and the light will be off.

The beepingstopswhen you close the door.

About the shelves and bins. ge.com

Rearranging the Shelves

remove: Lift up onthe front

of the shelfand pull the shelfpast the stop location.

Toreplace: Tilt the shelfup while engaging it in the molded supports

on the sidesof the refrigerator cavity.

Pushthe shelf pastthe stop position.

NOTE:The shelveswill not fit in the third position.

Door Bins

Liftthe bin straight up,

then pull out. Toreplace: Engagethe bin

in the molded supports on the door and push down. Itwill lock in place.

_Third

position

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Storage Bins

Toremove: Slidethe pan outto the

stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position,and lift the pan out.

Toreplace: Insertthe rear of the pan

overthe stop and slidethe pan back into position.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Thedoor handles and trim. Cleanwith a

cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not usewax on the door

handlesand trim.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towe!. These may leave

a residue that can erode the paint. Do not usescouring pads, powdered cleaners,

bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch

and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

Thestainless steel door and door handles.

Stainlesssteel can becleaned with a soft cloth soaked with hot water or liquid

detergent. If you use a detergent, be sure to wipe with a clean,wet cloth. DONOTuse

abrasive cleaners, chlorine bleach, rough brushes or other harsh cleanerson the

stainlesssteel.This may cause permanent damage.

Donot useappliance wax or polish

on the stainlesssteel.

Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda inthe refrigerator and freezer

compartments. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical,wring excessmoisture out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning

around switches, lightsor controls. Usewarm water and baking sodasolution-

about atablespoon (!5 ml) of baking sodato a quart (! liter)of water.This both cleansand

neutralizesodors. Rinseandwipe dry.

Behind the Refrigerator

Becarefulwhen moving the refrigerator away from the wall. Alltypes of floor

coveringscan be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with

embossedsurfaces. Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return

itto position by pushing itstraight in.Moving

the refrigerator ina sidedirection may result

in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleumjelly to the door gaskets

at the hingeside.This helpskeepthe gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glassshelves with hot

water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break.

Handle glass shelves carefullg. Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure gou don't rol! over the power cord or icemaker supplg line (on some models).

Preparing for Long Vacations

Forlong vacations or absences, remove

food and unplug the refrigerator.Cleanthe

interiorwith a baking sodasolution of one

tablespoon (15 ml)of baking sodato one quart (1 liter)of water. Leavethe doors open.

Preparing to Move Secureall loose items such asbase grille,

shelvesand drawers by taping them securely in placeto prevent damage.

When usinga hand truck to move the

refrigerator,do not restthe front or back

of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Thiscould damage the refrigerator. Handle

only from the sides ofthe refrigerator.

Replacing the Light Bulbs Turningthe control to the Cold position doesnot removepower to thelight circuit.

Ifthe temperature can drop below freezing, havea qualified servicerdrain the water

supply system (onsome models)to prevent seriousproperty damage due to flooding.

Besure the refrigerator stays in an upright

position during moving.

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CAUTION: Light bulbs may

be hot. O Unplug the refrigerator.

The bulbsare located at the top ofthe

refrigerator compartment behind the controls.Toremove the light shield,grasp

the shieldat the back and pull out to

releasethe tabs at the back. Rotatethe shield down and then

forward to releasethe tabs at the front of the shield.

After replacing with anappliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace

the shield. Plugthe refrigerator back in.

NOTE:Ifa bulb isnot available at your local store, pleasecontact GECustomer Support.

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efrigerator

Model GBC121AX

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructionscompletelg and corefullg.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

•IMPORTANT -Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Skill level -Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time - Refrigerotor Installation

20 minutes

• Proper installation is the responsibilitg of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warrantg.

AdjustableWrench 10mm SocketRatchet/Driver

Thin-BladeScrewdriver

1/8"DrillBitand

ElectricorHandDrill

Phillips-HeadScrewdriver

5/16"or8mmNutDriver

PREPARATION

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS

If the refrigerotor will not fit through o doorwog, the refrigerotor door ond freezer drower or door (depending on model} con be removed.

• To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in the Reversing the Door Swing section.

• To remove the freezer door, see Steps 2 and 3 in the Reversing the Door Swing section.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not installthe refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F(16°C)because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

• Do not installthe refrigerator where the temperature will go above ZO0°F(37°C)because it will not perform properly.

• Installit on a floor strong enoughto support it fully loaded.

CLEARANCES

Allowthe following clearancesfor ease of installation,proper air circulation and electricalconnections.

Sides 2" (5.08cm) Top 2" (5.08cm)

Back 2" (5.08cm)

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

[_] LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

The leveling legs have 3 purposes:

1} The leveling legs adjust so the door closes

easily when opened about halfway. (The front of the refrigerator should be 1/4"

[6 mm] higher than the rear of the

refrigerator.)

2} The leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is

firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble.

The leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning.

Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

See the grounding information attached to the power cord.

[_] PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE

Move the refrigerator to its final location.

CAUTION:Toavoidpossible

personal injury or property damage,

the leveling legs must firmly touch the floor.

[] INSTALL TOE KICK

r_ Transfer the slide plate as needed. rB] Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the toe kick

with the screws provided.

SlidePlate Screw

F_ SET THE CONTROLS

Set the controls to the recommended setting.

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Installation Instructions

REVERSINGTHE DOOR SWING

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing the door swing:

• Read the instructions all the wag through before starting.

• Handle parts carefullg to avoid scratching paint.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places.

• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the

cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. These instructions are for changing the hinges from

the right side to the left side-if you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow

these same instructions and reverse all references to left and right.

Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

compartment.

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

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Tape the door shut with masking tape.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the electronics box cover screws on the flanges toward the back of the refrigerator.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the hinge cover screws. Lift up the front of the electronics box cover to lift off the hinge cover. DO NOT

remove the electronics box cover. There will be a wire harness connection to the hinge cover.

Do not disconnect. Place the hinge cover on the top of the refrigerator, being careful not to pinch or damage any wires.

Electronics

Box Cover

Screws

Hinge Cover

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

AdjustableWrench 10mmSocketRatchet/Driver

MaskingTape Thin-bladeScrewdriver

PhillipsScrewdriver

r_ using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door

cap screws. Lift the cap off of the door.

r_ using a 10 mm socket ratchet/driver, remove

the hex screws securing the top hinge. Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge from the socket in the top of the fresh food door.

Door Cap

Screw

._ HexScrews

Installation Instructions

[] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR {CONT.)

r_ Removethe tape and tilt the door awag from the

cabinet. Liftthe door off of the center hinge pin.

[] Setthe door on a non-scratching surface with

the outsideup.

NOTE:When removing the door,watch for washer(s) between the center hingeand the bottom of the fresh food door that mag stickto the door.Do not losethem.

CAUTION:Doootletthedoordroptothefloor.

This could damage the doorstop.

r2-1REMOVE THE CENTER HINGE

Tapethe freezer doorshut with masking tape.

FB] Removethe hex screws securingthe center hinge

to the cabinet usinga 10 mm socket ratchet/driver.

rc1 Liftthe center hinge off of the freezer door.

NOTE:When removing the hinge,watch for washer(s) between the hinge andthe door.Do not losethem.

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"._"_. I Center

_'-_:'-:--*.-_i i """[]'"-. Hinge

ii "]'.',"< __ HexScrews

_'IREMOVE FREEZER DOOR

[TI TRANSFERTOEKICK AND BOTTOM

HINGE

[A] Using o Phillips screwdiver, remove the screws

securing the toe kick to the cobinet.

FB1 Pull the toe kick to remove it from

the refrigerator.

Screw Screw

r_ Transfer the slide plate from the left side

end install it on the right.

Using e 10 mm socket ratchet/driver, remove the screws securing the bottom hinge to the

cabinet.

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Using on odjustoble wrench, remove the hinge pin ond wosher(s) from the right side of the

bracket end install it on the left.

[] Remove the tope ond lift the door off

of the lower hinge.

r_ set the door on o non-scratching surface with

the outside up.

-& CAUTION: Donotletthedoordrop

to the floor. This could damage the doorstop.

TRANSFER TOP HINGE

R-1

Using on odjustoble wrench, remove the hinge pin ond wosher(s) from the bottom of the hinge. Turn the hinge over ond reinstoll the hinge pin so it is on the bottom of the hinge.

Reossemble the top hinge on the left side, turning the screws just enough to hold the hinge in place.

HexScrews

FF] Install the bottom hinge on the left side

of the cobinet.

rG] Ploce the toe kick back onto the front of the

refrigerator cobinet. The cutout will go around the bottom hinge pin.

r_ Secure the toe kick with the screws removed

earlier.

BottomHingePin

Screw

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING {cont.}

TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

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Using a thin-blade screwdriver, carefully remove the square button plugs from

the handle. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the stainless or plastic surfaces.

Remove the round button plugs on the other side of the door. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch

the stainless steel surface.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws

from the handle.

Insert the round button plugs into the holes on the hinge side of the door. NOTE: Be careful

not to scratch stainless steel. Place the door handle over the holes

on the handle side of the door. Attach using screws removed earlier.

Insert the square button plugs over the handle screws. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch

stainless steel or plastic surfaces.

Square

Button

Plugs_

Round Button

Plugs

TRANSFER FREEZER DOORSTOP

AND HOLE INSERTS

Remove the freezer doorstop from the bottom right side of the door.

Remove the hole insert from the bottom right

side of the freezer door.

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Install the freezer doorstop to the bottom left

side of the freezer door.

Install the hole insert on the bottom left side

of the freezer door.

r_ using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the hole

insert from the top left side of the freezer door. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the stainless

steel or plastic surfaces.

r_ Install the hole insert on the top right side

of the freezer door.

Phillips / Screws

Hole

Insert

Installation Instructions

r_ HANG THE FREEZER DOOR

r_ using o thin-blade screwdriver, prg the center

hinge plug from the cobinet. Be careful not to scratch the surfoce.

r_ Install the center hinge plug on the right side

of the cobinet where the hinge bracket was removed.

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r_ Hake sure the wosher(s) are in ploce

on the bottom hinge pin. Place the freezer door on the bottom hinge.

r_ Close the door and tape it in place with

masking tape.

I_I INSTALL CENTER HINGE

[] TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR

HANDLE

[] Using o thin-blode screwdriver, corefullg

remove the square button plugs from the handle. NOTE: Be coreful not to scratch

the stoinless steel or plastic surfoces.

r_ Remove the round button plugs on the other

side of the door. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch

the stoinless steel surface.

r_ using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws

from the hondle.

rD] Insert the round button plugs into holes

on the hinge side of the door. NOTE: Be careful not to scrotch stoinless steel.

r_ Place the door handle over the holes

on the hondle side of the door. Attach using the screws removed earlier.

r_ Insert the squore button plugs over the handle

screws. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch stainless steel or plastic surfaces.

r_ Insert the pin on the bottom of the center hinge

into the freezer door on the left side with the bock of the bracket ogoinst the cabinet. The

hinge bracket will have to be inverted for this installation. Using screws previouslg removed, uttoch the hinge to the cabinet.

r_ Remove the tape holding the door shut.

CAUTION: Whenossembledcorrectlg,

the hinge is tight ogoinst the cabinet. ATTENTION: Screws must be properlg tightened.

Turn the screws until snug. Then tighten the screws

a minimum of 1/2 turn using both hands.

Screws

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Button(" I II II

_..... :, i.]- ButtonPlugs _

Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING {cont.}

TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOORSTOP AND HOLE INSERTS

Remove the fresh food doorstop from

the bottom right side of the door.

Remove the hole insert from the bottom right side of the fresh food door.

Install the fresh food doorstop to the bottom left side of the door.

Install the hole insert on the bottom left side

of the fresh food door.

INSTALL DOOR CAP {CONT.}

r_ Place the top cap onto the top of the fresh food

drawer.

FD] Using the screws removed earlier, secure

the top cap onto the fresh food door, covering the end of the hinge.

Srrew_

Screw

INSTALL HINGE COVER AND ELECTRONICS BOX COVER

r_ Remove the tab from the left side of the hinge

cover.

r_ Install the tab into the right side of the hinge

cover.

HANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

[]

Place the fresh food door onto the center hinge over the pin.

r_ While holding the door in place, raise the top

hinge and insert the top pin into the hole in

the door. Swing door shut.

r_ Align the freezer door with the fresh food door

so the gap between the doors is even.

r_ Tighten the top hinge screws by turning them

until snug. Then turn the screws a minimum of 1/2 turn using both hands.

INSTALL DOOR CAP

r_ Remove the insert on the bottom of the door

cap with a thin-blade screwdriver.

r_ Lift up the electronics box cover and place

the middle portion of the hinge cover over the wire harnesses and under the edge

of the electronics box cover. NOTE: Be careful

not to pinch the wiring.

[] Using the screws removed earlier, attach

the hinge cover to the cabinet.

[] Using the screws removed earlier, attach

the electronics box cover to the cabinet.

Screws Electronics

BoxCover

Screws

r_ Install the insert into the right side

of the door cap.

Hinge

Cover

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET

- WARNING

Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator

can tip forward.

Injury to persons can result. Install the Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this

refrigerator.

[]_] MEASURE CABINET OPENING

AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH

Measure the width of the cabinet opening

where the refrigerator will be placed, W.

Be sure to account for ang countertop

overhang, baseboard thickness and ang clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less

than 28 inches. The refrigerator will be placed approximatelg in the middle of this opening.

Baseboard

RearWall

[

14 I

_' I Greater)PlusAny

REFRIGERATOR

Front

Thickness

I orCountertop _ Overhang

' I (WhicheverIs

I DesiredClearance

RHSide

[_] LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP

FLOOR BRACKET

Place the anti-tip floor bracket Iocator template

(included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor

up against the rear wall, within W and in line

with the desired location of the RH side of the refrigerator (see Figure 1).

Figure1- InstallationOverview

;2 Wall Holes

Refrigerator Sheet

r_ Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the Iocator

template with its RH floor holes lined up with the floor holes indicated on the template sheet, approximatelg 6%" from the edge of the sheet or the RH side of the refrigerator.

rc] Hold the template down in position and use the

anti-tip floor bracket as a template for marking the holes based upon gour configuration and tgpe of construction as shown in Step 3.

Mark the hole locations with a pencil, nail

or awl.

NOTE: It is REQUIRED to use at least 2 screws

to mount the floor bracket (one on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into

either the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates all the acceptable mounting configurations for screws. Identify the screw holes on the anti-tip floor bracket for gour configuration.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET {cont.}

[] LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP

FLOOR BRACKET {CONT.}

Figure 2 - Acceptabl.e Screw Placement

Locations

PreferredInstallation Wood

MinimumAcceptable#1

Wall PlateStud

MinimumAcceptable#3

ConcreteFloor

PreferredInstallation

Concrete

MinimumAcceptable#2

WoodFloor

r_ ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION

[] WOOD Wall and Floor Construction:

• Drill the appropriate number of 1/8" pilot holes in the center of each floor bracket hole

being used (a nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available) AND remove the locater

template from the floor.

• Hount the anti-tip floor bracket by fastening the 2, or preferably 4, #10-16 hex-head screws tightlg into place as illustrated in

Figure 3.

Figure3- Attachmentto

Wall and Floor

RearRHCornerof EnterWoodor \ IJ

2ScrewsMust Bracket I J

the Refrigerat_r_| Metal Stud _ X, J I Wall

/ II_ _ _ I Plate

_... '"''V \.,_ Stud

Floor u

Floor N Wall

r_ CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction:

• Anchors required (not provided): 4 each 1/4"x 1 1/2" lag bolts

4 each :]./2" O.D. sleeve anchors

• Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the concrete at the

center of the holes marked in Step 2.

• Install the sleeve anchors into the drilled holes. Place the anti-tip floor bracket as indicated in Step 2. Remove the locater

template from the floor.

• Install the lag bolts through the anti-tip floor bracket and tighten appropriately.

r_ WOOD Wall and TILE Floor Construction:

• For this special case, locate the 2 wall holes identified in Fig. 1. Drill an angled 1/8" pilot

hole (approx. as shown in Fig. 3)in the center of each hole.

• Mount the anti-tip floor bracket using the Minimum Acceptable Installation #1, as illustrated in Fig. 2.

[] POSITIONING THE REFRIGERATOR

TO ENGAGE THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR

BRACKETS

[_ Before pushing the refrigerator into

the opening, plug the power cord into the receptacle and connect waterline (if equipped). Check for leaks.

r_ Locate the refrigerator's RH side and move

back approximatelg in line with the RH side of the cabinet opening, W. This should position the anti-tip floor bracket to engage the anti-tip locater hole in the back of the refrigerator.

[] Gentlg roll the refrigerator back into

the cabinet opening until it comes to a complete stop. Check to see if the refrigerator front lines up with the cabinet front face. If not, carefullg rock the refrigerator forward and backward until engagement occurs and gou notice that the refrigerator is fullg pushed up against the rear wall.

r_ OPTIONAL: Adjust the front leveling leg to fullg

engage the rear anti-tip brackets, while also aligning the refrigerator front with the cabinet

front face.

NOTE:

If you pull the refrigerator out and away from the wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed back against

the rear wall.

Normal operating sounds, ge.com

Newerrefrigeratorssounddifferent fromolderrefrigerators. Modemrefrigeratorshavemore featuresand usenewertechnology.

Do you hear what i hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM...

--WHOOSH...

,,The new high-efficiency compressor may runfaster

and longer than your old refrigerator,and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it isoperating.

Youmay heara whooshing sound when the doors close. Thisisdue to pressureequalizing within the refrigerator.

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and SNAPS

B Youmay hear cracking or popping sounds when

the refrigerator isfirst plugged in.This happens asthe refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

B Thefreezercontrol will clickwhen starting or stopping

the compressor.

Defrosttimer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle.

B Expansionand contraction of cooling coils during

and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

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BYou may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

Thishappens when the refrigerator isfirst plugged in,when the doors areopened frequently or when a large amount of

food isadded to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Thefans are helping to maintain

the correct temperatures.

BThe fans change speedsin order to provide optimal cooling

and energy savings.

WATERSOUNDS

B Theflow of refrigerant through the freezercooling coils may

make a gurgling noise likeboiling water.

B Water dropping on the defrost heater can causea sizzling,

popping or buzzing soundduring the defrost cycle.

B A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

cycle as ice meltsfrom the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

B Closingthe door may cause agurgling sound due

to pressureequalization.

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Possible Causes What To Do

Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cgcle. • Wait about 30 minutesfor defrost cycle to end.

Refrigerator is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

breaker is tripped.

Vibration or rattling Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Leve! the Refrigerator. (slight vibration

is normal) Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hoursfor the refrigerator to completely

long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down. on and off frequently. Often occurs when large . Thisis normal.

(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are with more storage placed in refrigerator.

space and a larger freezer require more Door left open. . Check to see if package is holding door open.

operating time. They Hot weather or frequent • This is normal. start and stop ofte door openings.

to maintain even

temperatures.) Temperature control • SeeAbout thecontrols.

set at the coldest setting. Grille and condenser need . SeeCoreand cleaning.

cleaning.

TurboFreezefunction has been • Thisis normal when the TurboFreezefunction is activated, activated. SeeAbout TurboFreezefor more information.

Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set • SeeAbout thecontrols. compartment too warm cold enough.

Warm weather or frequent • Setthe temperature control one stepcolder. door openings. SeeAbout thecontrols

Door left open. . Check to see if package is holding door open.

Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. on frozen food

ffrost within package is normal) door openings.

Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.

odor!taste toicecubes.

Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see ifpackage is holding door open.

Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should be tightlg wrapped.

Too frequent or too long

Interior of refrigerator • See Core and cleaning. needs cleaning.

Freezer control not set • See About the controls. cold enough.

odorto refrigerator. • Keepan open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;

replaceeverUthree months.

Interior needs cleaning. . See Care and cleaning.

Possible Causes What To Do

Moisture forms on Not unusual during * Wipe surface dry and resetthe refrigerator control

outside of refrigerator periods of high humiditg, one setting colder.

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Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air

Too frequent or too long door openings.

carries moisture into refrigerator when doors

are opened) Refrigerator compartment No power at outlet. ,, Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

light does not work Light bulb burned out or loose. * SeeRap!acingthelight bulbs.

Door does not close Leveling legs need adjusting. * SeeInsto!lingthe Refrigerator.

by itself

Freezer door pops open This is normal if,after popping * This indicates that there is a good seal on the freezer when refrigerator door open, the freezer door closed door. Ifthe freezer door does not automaticallg close is closed on its own. after popping open, then see the Problem: Door does

not close by itself, above.

Hot air from bottom

of refrigerator

Normal air flow cooling

motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that

heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator.

Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal

and safe temperatures.

Food freezing in Food too close to the air vent • Hove the food awag from the air vent (near the controls). the refrigerator at the back of the refrigerator.

Refrigerator control isset • Hove the refrigerator control to a warmer too cold. temperature setting one increment at a time.

Redglow in the freezer Defrost heater ison. * Thisis normal. Handle is loose/ handle Handle needs adjusting. • SeeTransferFreshFoodDoorHandle and TransferFreezer

has a gap Door Handlesections for detailed instructions. Refrigerator beeping This is the door alarm. • Closedoor.

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