GE SC3, TAX2, TAX3 Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Guide

Refrigerator

GE Quality Product

Compact Models: SC2, SC3, SC4, TAX2, TAX3, TAX4

Safety Instructions.................... 2, 3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Temperature Controls .................................. 3

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

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

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Outside ......................................... 4

Cleaning—Inside............................................. 4

Defrosting........................................................ 5

Problem Solver ................................ 8

Preparation

Location ........................................................... 5

Clearance......................................................... 5

Vacation ........................................................... 5

Moving ............................................................. 5

Installation

Grounding........................................................ 5

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

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

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

Reversing the Door Swing .......................... 7

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

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

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

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

Part No. 162D1938P008

Pub. No. 49-60041

7-99 JR

Printed in the United States

HELP US HELP YOU…

Read this guide 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, call:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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 guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the rear wall of the refrigerator.

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 NEED SER VICE

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

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

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will sit for “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 (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric 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 intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Proper Disposal of the Refrigerator

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety 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 in

the Installation section.

• This refrigerator should not be recessed or built

in—it is designed for free-standing installation only.

• If model SC2 or TAX2 is placed on a

countertop or stand, the front surface of the door

should be 3″ or more back from the edge of the countertop or stand to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on

the power cord. Always 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.

• 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.

• Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or

before making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

• Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 ‘‘MED’’ or at the midpoint.

After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the

temperature control to the setting that is best suited to your needs. Turning temperature control dial to ‘‘OFF’’ stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

NOTE: If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off, you must allow 3 minutes before restarting it or plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it in less than 3 minutes, it will not start.

Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Refrigerator

OFF

MIN

MAX

MED

MAX

OFF

MIN

SHELVES

Multi-Position Shelves

Shelves can be moved to different levels to suit your varying food storage needs.

Deep Door Shelves

Shelves on the door provide convenient storage for frequentlyused items. Some models have doors deep enough to hold a sixpack. In addition, the door has an extra-tall bottle zone.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning—Outside

Wipe outside of refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner, available from GE Appliance Service and Parts Centers.

Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket. Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzine or

the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator. Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage plastic parts.

Cleaning—Inside

Unplug the refrigerator and remove food, shelf and trays. Wash inside with warm water and baking soda solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Then rinse and dry.

Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents, scouring powder or spray cleaners—they may cause odors inside the refrigerator.

Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and shelf in mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.

T o help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the shelf. Change the box every three months.

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Deep doors (on some models)

ICE SER VICE

For most efficient ice service, place trays side by

side on the ice tray compartment floor.

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 ice tray compartment should not be used to freeze foods.

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.

Wash trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.

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