GE GTS12BBMBRWW, GTS12BBMBRCC, GTS12BBMBLWW, GTS12BBMBLCC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information

Adapter Plugs ............... 3

Connecting Elecuicity ........ 3

Extension Cords ............. 2

Proper Disposal .............. 2

Safety Precautions ........... 2

Operating lnstructions

Care and Cleaning ......... 5, 6

Control ..................... 4

Ice Service ................... 5

Storage Drawers .............. 4

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . ............ 7

Reversing the Door Swing .. 8-13

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service .............. 14-15

Normal Operating Sounds ... 14

Model 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .......... 18

Product Registradon ..... 19-20

Wan'anty for Canadian

Customers ................. 16

Wan'anty for U.S.

Customers ................. 17

Canadian Website

www.geappliances.ca

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model
Serial

You can find 1hem on a label
inside the refrigerator on the

upper left side wahl.

WE6M437 350A4636PO09 162D7742PO06 49-60099-2 05-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

@This refi_gerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with the Installa0on
Instruc0ons before it is use(L

@ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on 11aeshelves in the refrigerator. 1@ey could
damage the refiigemtor and seriously injm'e

themselves.

@Do not touch the cold surfaces in 1he li'eezer

compartment, par0cularly when hands we
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these exu'emely

cold sufaces.

@ Do not store or use g_asoline or other flmnmable

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

_ In refrigerators wifla aulomadc icemakeis,

avoid contact will, flae moving parks of the
qjecmr mechanism, or will, 11,e heating element

that releases the cubes. Do not place fingeis or
hands on the antomaOc icemaking mechanism

while the refrigerator is plugged in.

Keep fingers out of tl,e "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doo_ and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Ik. cm'eful closing doors when children m'e

in the m'ea.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repail_.

NOTE:WestronglyrecommendthatanyseMcingbe
performedbyaqualifiedindividual

Turning the control to the OFF(_) posi0on does

not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child enu'apment and suffocation are not problems
of {liepast.Junked or abandoned refrigerators are

still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few
days." Ifyou we getOng rid of your old refrigerator,

please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

Before YouThrew Away YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:

_ Take off the doors.

_ Leave Ihe shelves in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

CFCDisposal

Your old re@igerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to

harm stmlospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper

disposal by a qualified servicer. If you inten0onalty
release flaisCFC re@igerant you can be sut_iect to

fines and imprisonment under provisions of the
Federal Clean Air Act.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an extension cord.

However, ifyou must use an extension cord, it is absolutely nece_smy that it be a UI Aisted (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and oudet and that the elecu-ical ra0ng of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

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A WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For

personal safe_ this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (ga'()unding) plug which mares

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize Ihe possibility of etectlic shock h_ard

from this appliance,
Have 1he wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified etecuician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your pei,'sonal responsibility- and

obligation I()have it replaced with a properly-
grounded _prong wall outlet,

The refiigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual elecuical outlet which has a voltage

rating that matches the Fating plate.

"l_is pr_wides the best perfolTnance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire h_ard fi'om (werheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on I11e
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight

out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power coMs flaat

have become fi_ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord Ihat shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either end.

When m(wing the refrigel_alor away fi'om the
wall, be careful not m roll over or dmnage the

power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Adapterplugsnotpermittedin Canada)

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

However, ifyou must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay- be made

to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by ttse
of a UIAisted adapter available at most local

hm'dware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper

polarity in flae connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from Ilae
adapter, always hold the adapter in place wifla one

hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If flaisis not done, the adapter gnmnd

temfinal is very likely to break with repeated u_,

If I11eadapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE
the refrigerator until a proper gnmnd has been

established.

Attachingthe adaptergroundterminaltoawaftoutlet

coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnotinsulated,andthe wall

outletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectriciantomake

surethe outletisproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthecontrolonthe refrigerator.

The temperature control on your refrigerator regulates the

temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Initially set the control at 5.

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ControlSettings

The temperature control maintains the temperature in Lx)tl, the fresh food and fi'eezer comparlments.

Setting 1is the wmanest setting and 9 is the coldest. Moving the control to OFF1_) stops cooling in both

areas--fresh food and freezer--but does not shut off power to the refiigerator.

After changingthecontrol,allow 12hoursfor therefrigeratorto reachthetemperatureyouhaveset.Controlsettingwill

varybasedonpersonalpreferences,usageandoperatingconditionsandmayrequiremorethanoneadjustment.

If you want colder or warmer temperatures, move the dial
one number at a time. Adjust the control one increment at

a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

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Controlsettingswill varybasedonpersonal preferences,usageandoperatingconditions,andmayrequire
morethanoneadjustment.

Aboutthestoragedrawers.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

One or more storage dt_awers provide space to store
fruiks, vegetables and meats.

Models widl a single full-width drawer have a divider
to separate meats and vegetables. The divider can be

removed if a single lm'ge storage space isneeded.

The drawer will stop before coming all the way out

of the refrigerator to help prevent conlents fi'om
spilling onto flaefloor. It can be removed easily

by lifting up slightly and pulling past the "stop"
position.

To replace the drawer and the cover above it, tlle

door must be fully- opened. In some installations the
refrigelamr may- have m be moved away- fi'om the

wall for the door to be fully opened.

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Ice Trays

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To release ice cubes, lurn the tray upside
down, hold it over a container, and twist

both ends.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

An icemaker access(n T kit is available from your dealer. Check Ihe back of the

refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model.

Water Supply Kits

Kiks conlaining copper tubing, shutoffvalve, fittings and instructions needed Io
connect the icemaker to your cold water line are available at extra cost from your

dealer or from Parts and Accessories. In the U.S. call 800-626-2002. In Canada call
1-800-361-3400 and refer to kit numbers WX8X1 through WX8X4.

For only one or two ice cubes, leave the
tray fight-side up, twist bolh ends slightly,

and remove as many cubes as you want.

Washicetraysinlukewarmwateronly--do not

put themin anautomaticdishwashe_

Careandcleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
clofla lightly dampened with mild liquid

dish detergent. DIy with a clean, soft cloth.

Donotwipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddish
clothor wettowel Thesemayleavea residue

that canerodethepaint.Donotusescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners

containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.

Protect thepaint finish.The finish on the
outside of Ihe refrigerator is a high qualily,

baked-on paint finish. Wiflaproper care, it
will slay new-looking and rust free for years.

Apply acoat of kilchen/appliance wax
when the refrigerator is new, and then at

least twice a year.

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Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open tx)x of

baking soda in the fi'esh food and fi'eezer
compartmenLs.

Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning.If this

is not practical, wring exce_s moisture out of
sponge or doth when cleaning around

switches, lights or conu'ols.
Use warm wamr and baking soda solution--

about a fableslx)on (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 1)of water. This both cleans

and neutralizes odors. Rin_ and wipe &y.
Other parts of the refiigemmr--including

door gaskets, fruit and vegelable dFawe_,
and all plastic parks-can be cleaned the

same way-,

After cleaning the &)or gaskets, apply a thin

layer ofpe_oleumjelly m the door gaskets
at Ihe hinge side. This helps keep tlae

gaskets from sticking and bending out of
shape. Do not use cleansing powde_ or

other abr'asive cleanei_.

Replacing the Lightbulb

Defrostwaterpan.The non-removable pan is

located under the compressor at the rear of
the refiigerator. It should be cleaned at

least once ayear. Move tim refiigerator out
from 11aewall as far as necessary, and unplug

the power cord from tlae wall outlet. I_t the
compressor cool before cleaning the pan.

U_ a clean Oath or sponge dampened in
wmrn water and baking soda solution--<me
mbleslx)on (15 ml) of baking soda to a

quart (1 1)ofwamr. DOnotusecleansing
Ix)wdel_, abrasive deane_, bleach or

cleaneL's containing chlorides.

Donot washanyplasticrefrigeratorparts in
thedishwashe_

Unscrew the burned4mt bulb and replace it

with a standard 40-watt appliance bulb.

Behind the Refrigerator

Once a year, move line refrigerator out
and vacuum the back coils, Ik, careful

when moving the refrigerator away-from
the wall. All types of floor covefing,'s can be

damaged, particularly cushioned covefing,'s
and tho_ with emL×)ssed surfaces.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove
food and unplug tim refrigerator, Move

the control to the OFFO position, and
clean tlae inlerior with a baking soda

solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda m one quart (11) of water.

1_'ave the doors open,

Pull tim refrigerator suaight out and
remm it m position by pushing it su'aight

in, Moving the refrigerator in a side
direction may- result in damage to the

floor covering or refrigerator.

Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback, makesure
youdon'traftoverthepowercord.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose imms such as grille, shelves and (h'awei_ by taping them _curely
in place to prevent damage.

Besuretherefrigeratorstaysinan uprightpositionduringmoving.

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