GE GTS12BBPALCC, GTR11AAPARWW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ......... 9 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .......... 6, 7

Control Settings .............. 4

Ice Selxice ................... 5

Storage Drawer. .............. 4

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the ReDigeramr ............. 8

Reversing the Door Swing ... 9-13

Troubleshooting Tips .... 14-16

Normal Operating Sounds .... 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 17, 18

_'arranty .................. 19

Models l l and 12

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model
Serial

You can find them on a label

inside the refl'igerator on the

upper lett side wall.

197DZI617PO01 49-60228 ! 1-02JR

IMPORTANT"SAFEWINFORMATiONo
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

This refrigerator must be properly install ed
and located in accordance with tile Installation

Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on tile shelves in tile reti_igeratm: They could
damage tile reti-igerator and seriously iqj ure

themselves.

Do not touch tile cold surfi_ces in tile fl'eezer

compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely

cold S/llS[;ices.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapms and liquids in tile vicinity (ff this or any

other appliance.

In refi_igeratm_ with atltoillatic icemake_,
avoid contact with tile moving parts of tile

ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element
that releases tile cubes. Do not place finge_s or

hands on tile autonlatic icemaking mechanism

while tile reti_igemtor is plugged in.

Keep finge_s out of tile "pinch point" areas;
clearances between tile (loo_s and between

tile doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflfl closing doms when children are

in tile area.

Unplug tile refligerator befiwe cleaning and
making repai_.

NOTE."Westrongly recommendthatanyservicing be
performedby a quafified l#dividua/.

Tm'ning tile control to tile OFFposition does

not I'eI/lOVe power to tile light ciI'c/lit.

Do not refl'eeze ti'ozen foods which have
thawed completely.

A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapnlent and suffocation are not problems
of tile past.Jm_ked or abandoned refrigeratm_ are

still dangerous...e;'en if they will sit for "just a fbw
days." If you are getting rid of vom" old refi_igerato_;

please follow tile instructions 1)elow to help prevent
accidents.

Before YouThrew Away YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:

Take off tile dome.

I,eaxe tile shelxes in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

_M1refrigeration products contain refi_igerants,
which i//tlSt be removed prior to product disposal.

If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with tile company handling tile

disposal about what to do.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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 tile United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire gro/mding type appliance extension cord having a gro/mding

t}l)e plug and outlet and that tile electrical rating of tile cord be 15 amperes (minim urn) and 120 volts.

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WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Donot, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For

personal safety, this appliance must beproperly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (gromMing) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to

minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
fi'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualNed electridan to make sure the outlet is

properly gmtmded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encotmtered, it is yore" personal responsibilit)' and
obligation to have it replaced with a propedy

grotmded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refligerator should al_z_ys be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best pe_l'imnance and also
prevents overloading house Mfing circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om overheated wires.

Never unplug yore" refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull

straight out ti'oln the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that sho_vs cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.

\4]_en moving the refl_igerator away fl'om the
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.

However; if you must use an adapte_; where local
codes pemfit, a temporary connection may be made

to a properly grotmded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UI Aisted adapter available at most local

hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned Mth
the larger slot in the _;fll outlet to provide proper

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When (lisc(mnecting the power cord fl'om the

a(lapte_; always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the

other hand. If this is not done, the adapter grotmd
temfinal is ve_' likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground temfinal break% DO NOT USE
the refi_igerator tmtil a proper grotmd has been

established.

Attach!by theadapter groundterminal toa waft outlet cover
screw doesnotground theapphanceunless thecoverscrew is

metal, and not ihsulated,and the waft outletis grounded

throughthe housewinhg Youshouldhave theckcuit checked

bya quaddede/ectnclantomake surethe outlet isproperly

grounded

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlon the refrigerator,

The temperature control on your refrigerator regulates the
temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Initially set the control at COLD.

OFF

after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.

Adjust the control one increment at a time, and allow 12hours

COLDEST

ControlSettings

The temperature control maintains the
temperature in both the fl'esh fi)od and fl'eezer

c()mpartments. Setting the control at COOLis the

wam_est setting. Setting the control at COLDEST

is the coldest setting. Moving the control to

the OFF position stops cooling in both areas--
fl'esh food and fl'eeze_but does not shut off

power to the refl_igeratot;

Afterchangingthecontrol,allow 12hoursfortherefwerator

toreachthetemperatureyouhaveseL

Controlsettings will varybasedonpersonal

preferences,usageandoperatingconditions,
andmayrequiremorethanoneadjustment

Aboutthestoragedrawer.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawer

This storage drawer provide space to store fl'uits,

vegetables and meats.

The drawer has a divider to separate meats and

vegetables. The divider can be removed if a single

large storage space is needed.

The drawer Mll stop heft)re coming all the way
out of the refllgerator to help prevent contents

fl'om spilling onto the flora: It can be removed
easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the
"stop" position.

To replace the drawer and the cover above it, the
door must be flflly opened. In some installations,

the reliigerator ma)' have to be moved away fl'om
the wall fi)r the door to be flflly opened.

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Ice Trays

To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside
down, hold it oxer a container and twist
both ends.

Icemaker Accessory Kit (Model12only)

An icemaker accessory kit is available

from your dealer. Check the back oI the
refl'igerator fin" the specific icemaker kit

needed fin" w_ur model.

Water Supply Kits (Model12only)

Kits containing copper ml)ing, sh utofl \;five,
fittings and instructions needed to connect

the icemaker to your cold water line are
available at extra cost fl'om your dealer or

from Parts and Accessories. In the U.S.,
call 800.626.2002.

For onl} one or two ice cubes leave the tray
right-side up, twist both ends slightly and

i'eilloxe as ii/}lil_ c/ibes as veil _V}lilt,

Washicetraysinlukewarmwateronly--do notput
theminanautomaticdishwasher

Careand cleaningofthe refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dmnpened Mth nfild liquid

dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe therefwerator witha soiled dishcloth
or wet towel Thesemay leavea residuethat can

erodethe paint Donot usescouringpads,
powderedc/eaners,bleachor cleanerscontaining

bleachbecausetheseproducts canscratchand

weakenthepaint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of

baking soda in the fl'esh food and fi'eezer

COIIII)_I I'tl//e nts.

Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning. K this

is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around

switches, lights or controls.

Use w:mn water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (l liter) of water: This both cleans

and neutralizes odot_. Pdnse and wipe dry.

Other parts of the reiiJgeratot_incltMing
door gaskets, fl'uit and vegetable (h'awe_,

and all plastic parts---can be cleaned the

SalIle wax,'.

Protect the paint finish. The finish on the
outside _ffthe refrigerator is a high quali_:,
baked-on paint finish, With proper care, it

will stay ne_qooking and rust flee for vem_.
Apply a coat of kitchen/ai)pliance wax

when the reti_igerator is new, and then
at least twice a veto;

Defrost waterpan. The non-removable pan
is located under the compressor at the rear

_ff the refrigerator. It should be cleaned at
least once a yeax: Move the refrigerator

out from the wall as tin" as necessary, and
tml)lug the power cord from the wall outlet.

i,et the compressor cool before cleaning
the pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge

dampened in warn/water and baking soda
solution---_me tablespoon (15 ml) cffbaking

soda to a quart (l liter) of water: Do not use
cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach

or cleaners containing chlorides.

Do not wash angplastic refwerator parts in the
dishwasher

Mter cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets

at the hinge side. This helps kee I) the
gaskets fl'om sticking and bending out of
shape. Do not use cleansing powde_ or

other abrasive cleane_.

Behind the Refrigerator

Once a yem; move the retiJgerator out and
\:_ctmm the back coils. Be careflfl when

moving the refi_igerator away ti'om the wall.
MI types of floor coverings can be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed stmthces.

Pull the refl_igerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight in.

Moving the reli_igerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering

or reflJgeratoi:

Whenpushing therefrigerator back,makesure you

don't rofl over thepower cord.