GE GMR06AAMBRWW, GMR06AAMARWW Owner’s Manual

Refri#erator

Safety Instructions ........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Temperature Control .................................... 4

Shelves ............................................................. 4

Ice Service .......................................................4

Defrosting ........................................................ 4

Care and Cleaning ...........................5

Preparation

Location ...........................................................

Clearances .......................................................

Leveling Legs ..................................................

Moving .............................................................

Vacation ...........................................................

Problem Solver ................................9

More questions ?...call

GEAnswer Center® 800,626,2000

Consumer Services ................... 11

Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2

Repair Service ................................................. 2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

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Installation

Grounding ........................................................ 6

Adapter Plug ...................................................6

Electrical Requirements ............................... 6

Extension Cords ............................................. 6

Free-Standing or Recessed ......................... 7

Reversing Door Swing .................................. 8

GEQuality Product

Part No. 162D3904PO05

Pub.No.49-60046

7-99JR

Printedin theUnitedStates

HELP US 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 don't understand something or need more help,

write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged refrigerator...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the refrigerator.

Save time and money. Before you
request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It
lists minor operating problems that you can correct

yourself.

Write down the model and serial

numbers.
You'll see them on a label on the back of the

refrigerator near the top.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product

Ownership Registration Card that came with your
refrigerator.

Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence o1 service
calls concerning your refiigerator.

• Your refrigerator is equipped with a reversible
door. See how to move the door hinges from the

right side to the left side in the Reversing the
Door section.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.

We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with

the service you receive, here are 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
GE Appliances

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNINCr--When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safer?

precautions, including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide

• This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. See grounding instructions and
the Installation section

by pulling on the power cord. Always

. Never unplug your refrigerator

grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet

• Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or

otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its

length or at either the plug or connector end.

• When moving your refrigerator away from

the wall. be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.

• Do not allow children to climb, stand or

hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They SAVE THE SE

• After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may" adhere to these

extremely cold surfaces

• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning

and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly

recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb. the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid

contact with a live filament. (A burned-out light
bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE:

Turning control to OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

coulddamagetherefrigeratorandseriously IN STRUCTIONS

injure themselves.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Proper Disposal of the Refrigerator

Child entrapment and suflbcation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still

dangerous...even if they will sit tbr "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.

CFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs
(chlorotluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm

stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure

the CFC refrigerant is removed tbr proper disposal by a
qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC

refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment

under provisions of environmental legislation.

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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial
has settings from "MIN"

to "MAX" plus "OFF':
"MIN" is the warmest.

"MAX" is the coldest.
Initially set the

temperature control dial at "3?
After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust

the temperature control to the setting that is best
suited to your needs.

Shelves

Shelves can be moved to different levels to suit your
varying 1hod storage needs. To remove a shell lift

front slightly and pull straight out.

NOTE:

- If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off,
you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or

plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it in
less than 3 minutes, it will not start.

*Turning the temperature control dial to "OFF"

stops cooling but does not shut off power to the
refrigeratm:

Ice Service

Ice trays need to be set on the floor of the ice tray
compartment to freeze properly.

To release ice cubes, hold the tray upside down over
an ice bucket or bowl, and twist tray at both ends.

If the ice tray freezes to the floor, pour a little
lukewarm water around it to loosen it. Do not use

boiling water which can damage plastic parts, or sharp
metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which

can damage the cooling system tubing.

Defrosting

Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray
compartment becomes 1/4" thick.

Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove
frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured

cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the
warrant.) We recommend using a plastic scraper.

Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your
refrigerator.

To defrost, remove foods and ice trays from the ice

tray compartment, put drip tray in place, and set
temperature control dial at "OFF".

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Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only.

Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.
Ice Tray Compartment

• This compartment is designed for production of

ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at
the most) of some commercially frozen foods.

• The temperature in the ice tray compartment
doesn't get cold enough to freeze food safely.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster,
keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot) water

on the frosted part may speed defrosting. Do not use
boiling water--it may damage plastic parts.

After defrosting, empty water from the drip tray.
Wash the drip tray in warm water. Wipe the ice tray
compartment with a damp cloth. Then turn the

temperature control to the desired setting and return
food and ice trays to the refrigerator.

NOTE: If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the
ice tray compartment door from opening or closing

completely. Don't try to force it open; after defrosting,
the door will open and close easily.