GE MX10 Use and Care Manual

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Refrigerator

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Problem Solver . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration . . ...........................2

Chiller Tray Baffle . . . . . . . ............................4

Energy Saving Tips . . . . . ............................2

Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................4,5

Ice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................5

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

Temperature Control .....................................3

Care and Cleaning . . . . . .........6

Beneath and Behind the Refrigerator........6

Defrosting~...~...~..-=..

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Light Bulb Replacement.. .............................6

Refrigerator...........6

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Preparation

Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................7

Leveting Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................7

Location_fi..fi..ti __....__

Vacation and Moving Precautions . . . . ..7

Installation

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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................8

Electrical Requirements . .......................8

Extension Cord . . . . . . . . .........................8

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................8

Consumer Services . ..

Model and Serial Numbe rs .........................2

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... back cover

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’ll find them on a label on the right wall inside the 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

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip or

establish the warranty period.

cancelled

check) with this book to

Write down the model and serial numbers.

fresh food compartment. 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 or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged refrigerator,

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

Save time and money. Before you call for service,

check the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

immediately

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

● Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid

locating it next to your range, a heating vent or house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the where the sun will shine directly on it

. Close the door as soon as possible, particularly in

hot humid weather.

● Be sure the door is closed tightly. Before leaving the

door has not been left open accidentally.

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Keep foods covered to reduce the moisture buildup

inside the refrigerator.

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 three 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, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.

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WARNING—When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

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Use this

as described in this Use and Care Book.

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This refrigerator must be properly installed in

appliance

only for its intended purpose

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See

installation section.

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Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.

straight out from the outlet.

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Repair or replace immediately all electric service

grounding instruction in the

Always grip plug firmly and pull

cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end,

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When moving your refrigerator away from the

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

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

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Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They

the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

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If your old refrigerator is still around the house, but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.

will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

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After your refrigerator is in operation, do not

could damage

This

touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet.

extremely cold surfaces.

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Don’t use an electrical device or sharp instrument in defrosting

Skin may adhere to these

the frozen food storage compartment.

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Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely.

Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No,

69 says:

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may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below

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.Thawed

any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be

discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

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partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meat is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can.

unplug your

repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

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Before replacing a burned out light bulb, the

refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. A burned-out

light bulb may break when being replaced. NOTE: Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in

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40”F.

ground meats, poultry or fish that have

refrigerator

before cleaning

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vicinity of this or any

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other appliance.

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THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has settings from “1” to “9” plus “OFF”. the coldest. Initially set the temperature control dial at “5”. After using the refrigerator for 24

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

“1“ is the warmest. “9” is

NOTE: Turning the temperature control dial to “OFF” stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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If you turn your household thermostat below

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you may colder. It should be left at this setting for the entire period that you are turning down your thermostat. When

turning the thermostat down, turn the temperature control back to its regular setting.

want to move

the

temperature control one step

Chiller Tray Baffle

The

normal

chiller tray

position

baffle

for

the

is OUT.

Baffle Out—Normal Position

Shelves

Shelves your varying shelf, front and

can

be moved to different levels to suit ‘I

food

storage needs. To remove

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it out to the “stop” position, lift

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straight out.

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at night...

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stop

For colder fresh

compartment temperature during hot weather or

periods of heavy usage, place chiller tray the IN position.

food

baftle

Baffle In—For colder fresh food compartment temperature

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Frozen Food Storage Compartment

This refrigerator’s frozen food storage compartment will make ice and will store pre-frozen foods for about two weeks.

It will not effectively freeze fresh foods or provide long term storage for meats, poultry or fish. These

products should be used within several

Pre-frozen concentrates and high sugar content

foods, such as frozen orange juice and ice cream,

will

not remain completely solid (frozen) and must

be used quickly. For best results such items should be

placed in direct contact with the refrigerated surface

(where frost

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first).

clays.

If additional firmness is desired:

● Set temperature control to colder position (“9” is

coldest).

. Transfer ice cream from original carton to a covered,

flat-bottomed container.

For best storage of frozen foods:

Use moisture-proof wrapping material and bags or

regular

are usually suitably packaged.

freezer containers. Commercially-frozen foods

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