GE GTS12BBPCRWW, GTS12BBPCRCC, GTS12BBPCLWW, GTS12BBPCLCC, GTS12BBPBRCC Owner’s Manual

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Safety InsTtru_tions ......... 2, 3

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

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

Installation Instru_tions

Preparing to Install

the Reflig_rator . ............ 8

Reversing the Door Swing ... 9-13

Troubleshooting Tips .... 14-16

Normal Operating Sounds .... 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Coxer

Product Registration ...... 17, 18

Warranty .................. 19

Modds l l ar_,d 12

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model
Serial

You can find them on a label

inside the refl'igerator on the

upper left side wall.

197DZI617PO04 49-60481 08-06JR

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 precaufions should be foflowed, including the following:

_:i:This refrigerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

:#;/Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the _effigeratm: Thev could
damage the refrigerator and seriously iqj m'e

themselves.

::_¢Do not touch tile cold SUlq'ilces in tile fl'eezer

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

cold sm_hces.

i)_:Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

wq)m_ and liquids in tile vicinity of this or anv

other appliance.

i)::In reli_igeratm_ with automatic icemake_,

avoid contact with tile moving parts of tile

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

hands on tile atltOlllatic icemaking mechanism

while the refrigerator is i)lugged in.

i):: Kee I) finget_ out of tile "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the cloo_ and between
the doo_ and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be carefld closing dom_ when children are
in the area.

;_JiUnplug tile reflJgerator befin'e cleaning and

making repai_.

NOTE: Westrongly recommendthatanyservlkingbe
performedby a quafified individual

i?_:Tm'ning tile control to tile OFFposition does

not remove power to tile light circuit.

_J/Do not refl'eeze fl'ozen foods which have

thawed completel>

::_ Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the

refrigerator should be unpluggedin order to, avc,id

contact with a live wire filament. (A bm'ned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced.)

DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of tile past.Junked or abandoned refrigeratm_ are

still dangerous...even if they will sit fin" "just a fb'w
days." If you are getting rid of yore" old reflJgeratoi;

please follow tile instructions 1)elow to hel I) prevent
accidents.

Before YouThrewAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:

!i_ Take off tile dora3.

!i_:I,eave tile shelves in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

M1 refrigeration products contain refi_igerants,
which I//tlSt be removed prior to l)roduct 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.

Howe\'e_; 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)pe i)lug and outlet and that tile electrical rating of tile cord be 15 amperes (minim urn) and 120 w)lts.

a, WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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

personal safe_ this appfiance must be properly grounded.

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The power cord of this appliance is equipped

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

minimize the possibiliQ, of electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance.

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

properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibiliQ' and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The reli-igerator should alwa D be plugged into its

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

This provides the best pe_tom_ance and also
I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire haa_rd from oxerheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator bv pulling on the

power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'om the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all po_vr cords that
have become fl'a)'ed or otherwise damaged. Do not

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

\,_]_en moving the refrigerator away fl'om the
wall, be careflll not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

3

About the control on the refrigerator.

COOL

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

OFF

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

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

COLD

COLDEST

ControlSettings

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

compartments. 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 fi)od and fl'eeze_but does not shut off'

power to the refl_igerato_:

Afterchangingthecontrol,allow12hoursfortherefwerator

toreachthetemperatureyouhaveseL

Controlsettingswill varybasedonpersonal

preferences,usageandoperatingconditions,
andmayrequiremorethanoneadjustment

Aboutthe storagedrawer.

Fru# and Vegetable Drawer

This storage drawer provide space to store fi'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 befiwe coming all the way
out of the refllgerator to help prevent contents

fl'om spilling onto the flora: It can be relnoved
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 may have to be moved away fl'om
the wall for the door to be flflly opened.

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Aboutice service, ge.com

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 a\_dlable

fl'om vom" dealer. Check the back of the
refl'igerator fin" the specific icemaker kit

needed fin" vo m" model.

Water Supply Kits (Model12only)

Kits containing copper robing, 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
iight-side up, twist both ends slightly and

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

Washicetraysiniukewarmwateron/y--do notput
theminanautomaticdishwasher

Careand cleaning ofthe refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

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

dish detergent. D_T with a clean, soft cloth.

Donot wl_)etherefweratorwithasoileddishcloth
or wettowel Thesemayleavea residuethatcan

erodethepaint Donotusescouringpads,
powderedc/eaners,bleachorcleanerscontaining

bleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand

weakenthepaintfinish.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors,leave an open box el

baking soda in the ti'esh toed and ti'eezer

COIIlp_l I'[/Ilents.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning./t this

is not practical, wring excess moisture out
ot 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 odo_. Rinse and wipe dry:

Other parts of the reti_igerato_including
door gaskets, ti'uit and vegetable (h'awe_s,

and all plastic parts---can be cleaned the

SaIIle WaV.

Protect the paint finish.The finish on the
outside (ff the refrigerator is a high quali V,
baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it

will stay ile_qookillg and rtlst flee fi)r veai_.
Apply a coat (ff kimhen/appliance wax

when the retiigerator is new, and then
at least twice a vea_:

Defrost waterpan. The non-removable pan

is located under the compressor at the rear
ot the reti'igerator. It should be cleaned at

least once a yem: Move the reti_igerator
out fl'onl the wall as tin" as necessary, and

tmplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
i,et the compressor cool beflwe cleaning

the pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in w:mn water and baking soda

solution---one tablespoon (15 ml) (ffbaking
soda to a quart (l liter) of watex: Do not use

cleansing powdexs, abrasive cleanexs, bleach
or cleaners containing chlorides.

Do not washanyp/astic 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 keep the
gaskets from sticking and bending out of

shape. Do not use cleansing powders or
other abrasive cleaners.

Behind the Refrigerator

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

moving the reti_igerator away ti'om the wall.
M1 types of floor coverings can be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed stmfhces.

Pull the refrigerator straight out and return
it m position by pushing it straight in.

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

or reffigerato_:

Whenpushlbg therefrigerator back,makesure you

don't rofl over thepower cord