GE GME04GLKBLB, GME04GGKBWW, GME04GGKBBB, GDE03GGKBBB Owner’s Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION ............2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Control Settings .......................4
Refrigerator Features ..................4
Care and Cleaning ...................5-6
Replacing the Light Bulb ...............5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...7
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ........10
WARRANTY ....................... 11
CONSUMER SUPPORT ............12
ATTENTION:
Defrosting—Do not use sharp, pointed
objects to remove frost or ice from
surfaces of the 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 freezer compartment.
OWNER’S MANUAL
& INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
3 Cubic Foot Models
4 Cubic Foot Models
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
REFRIGERATORS
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
Find these numbers on a
label inside the refrigerator
compartment at the
top on the right side.
245D2031P001 49-60750-1 07-16 GEA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
GE Appliances website
For more information on your refrigerator’s operation, visit www.GEAppliances.com or
call 800.GECARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All
safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are
defined as:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs, replacing a light bulb,
or cleaning.
Note: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting
on the control panel.
Note: Repairs must be performed by a qualified service professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
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 (in
the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 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.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, remove
the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles or
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could seriously injure themselves.
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks.
Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between
the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
safety precautions.
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Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged
in.
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SAFETY (CONT.)
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
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.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply
is required. 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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can
result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT:
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 fresh food and freezer 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.
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
WARNING
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, R600a, a natural
gas with high environmental compatibility. However it is also
combustible. Please adhere to the warnings below:
1) When handling, installing and operating the appliance, care should
be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing.
2) Servicing shall be performed by factory-authorized service personnel
and component parts shall be replaced with manufacturerauthorized replacement components.
3) Refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal
law must be removed prior to product disposal.
4) Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or in the built-
in structure clear of obstruction.
5) Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process.
6) Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
7) Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartment of the appliance.
R600a Refrigerant
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the refrigerator controls and features.
MIN
OFF
MED
MAX
The control will look like one of the above.
Control Settings
The temperature control maintains the temperature in
the refrigerator. Setting the control to MIN is the warmest
setting. Setting the control to MAX is the coldest setting.
Set the control to MED.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
MED 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 too high 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.
Features
Shelves
To remove a shelf, lift up the back slightly and pull forward. Some models have multi-position shelves that can be moved to
different levels.
Ice Tray Compartment
This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at most) of some commercially-frozen
foods when in contact with the evaporator (cold surface in compartment.)
Door Shelves
Shelves on the door provide convenient storage for frequently used items. Some models have doors that are deep enough to store
large bottles.
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