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Useand@re

Guide

Refrigerator

Safe~

instructions .........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saver System

..............,.....................4

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

Food-Saver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

Storage Times ..............................................9

Dispenser

....................................................5

–8

lcemaker......................................................5

-8

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11, 12

Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Temperature Controls ...................................4

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning–Inside and Outside ...................13

Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Problem

Solver.......................2O-22

More questions

?...call

GE Answer Centera 800.626.2000

Preparation

Adjustable Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Base Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.........16

Vacation and Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Water Supply to Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation

Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Water Line installation .........................l8, 19

Consumer Services ...................23

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................23

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

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

Models:

S;de by S;de

2ff, 22’

24’

and27’ Dispenser

GE Appliances

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YOU...

Read this book carefully. Write down

the

model and serial numbers.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your

You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top

new refrigerator properly.

drawer or at the bottom, inside the fresh food

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

compartment door.

If you don’t understand something or need more help,

These numbers are also on the Consumer

write (include your phone number):

Product Ownership Registration Card that came

Consumer Affairs

with your refrigerator.

GE Appliances

Before sending in the card, please write these

Appliance Park

numbers here:

Louisville, KY 40225

Model Number

If you received a damaged refrigerator...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold

Serial Number

you the refrigerator.

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

ENERGY-SAVING

TWS

● Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid

● Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving

locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where

the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the

the sun will shine directly on it.

doors haven’t been left open accidentally.

● Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in

● Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup

hot, humid weather.

inside the refrigerator.

YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

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

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, KY 40225

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para

obtener

la version en

espafiol

este

manual, name a

GE Answer Center”,

servicio

informaci6n para e] consumidor, telefono 800.626.2000.

WORTANT SAFEH ~STRUCmONS

Read W

htmctiom

before

King t~ apptimce.

●

WARNIN+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

L<:$,. instiied

and located in accordance

. . .

with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

If you did not receive

an Installation

kstructions

sheet with your refrigerator, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

Center:

800,626.2000.

Never unplug your refrigerator

pulling on the power cord.

Always

grip plug firmly and pull straight out

from the outlet.

●

Repair

or replace immediately dl 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,

●

When

moving

your

refrigerator away from

the waM,

be careful not to roll over or damage

the

power cord.

●

Do not

tiow

children to climb, stand or

hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They

codd damage the refrigerator and seriously

injure themselves.

●

your old

refrigerator is still

around

the

house but not in use, be sure to

remove the doors.

This will reduce the

possibility of danger to children.

After

your

refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,

partic~arly

when hands

are

damp or wet

Skin may adhere to these

extremely cold surfaces.

not

place

fingers or hands on the automatic

icemating

mechanism while the refrigerator is

plugged in. This

will prevent contact with the

moving

parts of

the

ejector mechanism, or with

the

heating element that releases the cubes,

●

Don’t

refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely. The

United

States

Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No, 69 says:

“..

.You

may

safeIy

refreeze frozen foods

that

have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below

40°F.

“..

.Thawed

ground meats, poult~ or fish that

have

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

poor or questionable, get rid of

it,

The food may be dangerous to eat.

“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the

eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The

eating

quality

red meat is affected less than that of many

oth~r

foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can.”

●

Unplug your refrigerator before

cleaning and making

repairs,

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any servicing

be performed by a qualified individual.

●

Before replacing a

burned~ut tight bdb,

unplug

the refrigerator or turnoff the

power

the

circuit breaker or fuse box

in order to avoid

contact with a live wire

fihunent.

(A burned-out

light bulb may break when

being

replaced.)

NOTE:

Turning control to

OFF

position does not

remove power to the light circuit.

●

not store or use gasoline or other

flammabl~

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance,

SAW T~SE

~STRUCTIONS

OPEMTmG

YOUR REFWGEMTOR

Set the Temperature Controls

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

At first, set the fresh food control to “5” and the freezer control to “C”.

Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls one step at a time.

NOTE:

Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off cooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

How

to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.

Place

a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh Place a container of ice cream in the center of the

food compartment. Check it a day

later.

If the milk is freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too

too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

hard or too soft, adjust the temperature control.

Always

allow

24 hours for the refrigerator to reach

the temperature you set.

Automatic Energy-Saver System

No Defrosting

You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food

on this refrigerator.

compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is

and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some

automatically circulated around the front edge of the

frost on packages is normal.

freezer compartment to help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during humid weather.

Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs none. That’s why there is no “energy-saver” switch

. . there’s no need for it.

If you turn your household thermostat below

60°F.

at night...

. . you may want to turn the

lettered

control one step colder, as from “C” to :

~.:’..” ‘“.,

“D:’

Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer

This change should have no effect on your fresh food

compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the

numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to “4”.

+ ,.

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls back to their regular setting.

compartment to warm somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply, leave your

lettered

setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is turned down for an extended period.

AUTOWTIC ICEW=R

& DISPENSER

How it Works

Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses water (on some models), ice cubes and crushed ice (on some models) through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work.

Water flows from the household supply through a (1)

dual solenoid valve to the

(2)

water tubing and to the

(3)

automatic

icemaker as needed.

Water is frozen

the

(4) cube mold and

ejected into the

(5) storage bin where

a motor-powered auger moves cubes forward.

●

EtMs

your first

icemaker

you’ll hear

occasiod sounds

that maybe

unfamiMar.

These are

normal

icemaking

sounds and

are

not

cause

for

concern,

●

Your

immaker w~

produce eight cubes per

cycl+approdmatel

120 cubes in a 24-hour

period+eprtdinga

freezer

compartruent

temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other

use

conditions.

Int&rmittent *Pnskg of

ice k normal.

If ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may

the cause and should be removed following

ins~ctions

in this section.

Avo~d

ovefitikg

@asses

with ice and

using

narrow

etira-till @asses.

This can

jam the

chute or cause the door in

the

chute to freeze shut.

Periodicdly open

the freezer compartment door

and look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute,

poke it through with a wooden spoon.

Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the dispenser pad is pressed.

When CRUSHED is selected (on some models),

a baffle channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through a chute into the glass.

On some models, water flows through the (6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the

dispenser pad is pressed.

(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night

light in the dispenser on or off.

The light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed.

The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out.

●

help keep

bits of ice from being sprayed

beyond the glass,

place the glass close to the ice

chute-but not so close that it blocks

outcoming

ice.

●

Fill glasses with

ice

before adding soda or

other beverage mixes.

This will prevent splashing which could cause the ice and water selector switch to stick.

●

Baverages

and foods should not be quick-

cMlled b

the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or

food packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

not add

ice

from trays or bags to the

storage

bin.

may not crush or dispense well.

(continued next page)

AUTOWTIC ICEW~R

& DISPENSER

(continued)

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

you use your refrigerator before

the water connection is made, raise the ice access door and make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position.

arm in m in

(up)

position position

When the water supply has been connected to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to ON (down) position.

On models with a water dispenser, select water then press the dispenser pad for about two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to

fill

the water system.

The ice cube mold automatically fills with water after cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally freeze after several hours.

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to the proper ice-making temperature.

Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.

On models with a water dispenser, pour the first six

glassfuls

of water in the kitchen sink to clean out the

line. The first water through the system picks up a slight

“plastic” taste from the water tubing.

To make sum the bin

fills

with ice, level the cubes

occasionally.

When

cubes

fdl

into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the STOP position before the bin gets full. Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice

cubes

may

discolored, usually

apparing

with a

~n-bluish

color. The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of

locrd

waters, household

plumbing and the

accumdation

coppr sahs

in an

inactive water supply line which feeds

the

icemaker.

Continued consumption of such discolored

cubes

may be injurious to health.

such discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your GE Factory Service Center or

authorized Customer

Care

Servicer.

To Dispense Ice and Water

“

Select CUBES, CRUSHED ICE (on some models)

or WATER (on some models).

Dispenser

pad

Dispenser pad

● Grip the glass or other container near the rim and

press the rim against the center of the dispenser pad.

When Dispensing Ice...

When Dispensing Water..

.(on

some

mtiels)

Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though

The first glass of water dispensed maybe warmer

you selected CUBES.

This happens occasionally when

than the following ones.

This is normal.

a few cubes get channeled to the crusher.

Dispensed water is cool, not iced.

For colder water,

Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door

simply add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.

in the ice chute. This condition is normal, and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

Caution: Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser opening.

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from the dispenser pad and wait a few seconds to catch the last bits of ice or drops of water.

There may be some dripping after , dispensing crushed ice or water. If

there is a lot of dripping, the spill

should be wiped dry right away. ‘

If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin...

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and

it is normal for several cubes to be joined together. However, if you don’t use the ice very often ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser.

If this happens:

● Remove the storage bin from the freezer.

Do not pour water in the spill shelf because it is not

● Break up ice clumps with your hands. Throw

self draining—pour it in the kitchen sink. The shelf

away any clumps that you can’t break up.

and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to

Care and Cleaning instructions.

~re~~ here t. ~emove grille

● Replace the bin before the remaining cubes

The grille is easily removed

melt and fuse together.

by pressing on the back right corner.

To Remove Ice Storage Bin

To Replace Ice Storage Bin

Lift the left corner to free the

Slide the bin back until the tab on t

bin from the shelf. Pull the bin

locks into the slot in the shelf.

straight out while supporting it

If the bin does not go all the way

at front and back.

back, remove it and turn the drive

mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the

bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If Ice Is Not Used

Often...

“Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale.

Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in

lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to cool

before replacing

it+therwise

ice cubes will stick to

the metal auger.

—

AUTOWTIC ICEW~R

& DISPENSER

(continued)

Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position when...

● Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours.

● Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.

● Going away on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the valve

in the water

supply

line to your refrigerator.

Water Filter Accessory

Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water that produces them. That’s why it’s a good

idea to

Durifv vour

water with a wat;r filter.

W \ ‘ )

It has complete-installation instruction-s and installs in minutes on 1/4”

O.D.

copper water line.

f’

Suggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry*

Eating qualify

DAYS IN

MONTHS

Eating quality

OAYS

IN MONTHS IN

drops after

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

drops after

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

time shown

35”

to 40” F.

0°

time shown

(2”

4°

c.)

(-18”

c.)

35o

to 40° F. AT 0° F.

(20

to 4°

c.)

(-18° C.)

Fresh Meats

Fresh Poultry

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5

6 to 12

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Roasts (Pork & Veal) 3 to 5

Chicken (Pieces) 1 to 2

Steaks (Beef) ...........3 to 5

6 to 12

Turkey (Pieces) 1 to 2

Chops (Lamb)

..............,.................,,.

3 to 5

6 to 9

Duck & Goose (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Chops (Pork) 3 to 5

3 to 4

Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 to 2

Ground & Stew Meats 1 to 2

3 to 4

Variety Meats 1 to 2

3 to 4

Cooked Poultry

Sausage (Pork) .......1 to 2

1 to 2

Pieces (Covered with Broth)

....,.,.,,....1

to 2

Processed Meats

Pieces (Not Covered) 3 to 4

Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4

4 to 6

Bacon 7

Fried Chicken 3 to 4

Frankfuflers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

~12

Harr (Whole) 7

i to 2

(Other than for meats&

pottlt~)

FREEZER

Ham (Half) 3 to 5

to 2

Most fruits and vegetables

................................................a.l 2 months

Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 to 2

Lean

fish.............................................................................6.a months

Luncheon Meats 3 to 5

Freezing

Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew, casseroles .........2-3 months

Sausage (Smoked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

not recom-

Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) .............14 to 21

mended.

ice cream (original carton)

......,..........,,.........................1

month max.

Cooked Meats

U.S.

Depurt\nent [?fAgric,ulture

Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes . . . . . . . . 3 to 4

2 to 3

Gravy &

Meat Broth 1 to 2

2 to 3

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store vegetables:

●

lJse

[he

vegelable

drawers. They have been designed to

preserve the natural moisture

and

freshness of produce.

● Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps

nl~intain

crispness.

● As a further

aid to

freshness, prepackaged vegetables

can be

stored in their original wrapping.

[Jnfrozen meats,

fish, and poultry:

●

Alw~ys remove store

wrappings.

●

Rewr~p

foi

1, plastic wrap or wax paper and

refrigerate i mediately.

Cheese:

● Wrap well with wax

paper

or aluminum foil, or put

in a plastic bag.

●

C’tirctul Iy

wrap to expel

uir and

help prevent mold.

●

Store

prepacktiged

cheese in its own wrapping if you wish.

Tips on Freezing Foods

There arc three essential requirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality.

Freeze only top-quality foods.

F1-cezing

retains quality

and

flavor; it

cannot

improve qua]

ity.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen

after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’ll save time, too, with less culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed

especially for freezing.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in

freezer-

weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material), forming it carefully to the shape of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal. Don’t refreeze meat that has been completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

● It

will

be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

● The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly

colder than the front.

New techniques are constantly being developed.

Consult

the

County Extension Service or your local

Utility Company< for the latest information on

freezing

and storing

j?]ods.

GENERAL

ELECTWC FOOD-SAWR

SYSTEM

Moist ‘n Fresh

drawer—

tightly

Convertible Meat Keeper

Moist ‘n Fresh Drawer

Convertible Meat Keeper

(on

some models)

The top drawer is designed to keep unwrapped

The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold

foods fresh by retaining the

ntitural

moisture content air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer

of foods such as:

compartment to flow around the drawer.

●

Artichokes

●

Cherries

●

Peas, green

The variable temperature control regulates the

●

Asparagus

●

Corn

●

Plums

●

Beets,

to~~ed

●

Currants

air flow from the freezer compartment.

● Radishes

●

Blueberr~ek

●

Greens,

leafy

●

Rhubarb

Set control lever to

●

Carrots

● Lettuce

●

Spinach

MEAT—the coldest

●

Celery

●

Parsley

●

Tomatoes, ripe

setting—to store fresh

As in any refrigerated storage

area,

it is

meats. If lever is left in

recommended that odorous

foods be stored

meat position for a long

wrapped—foods

such as:

●

Broccoli

●

Cabbaoe

●

Parsni Ds

●

Brussels sprouts● Cauliflower

●

Turnips

●

Green onions

Storage time will depend upon

the

type of food and its

condition when placed in the drawer. Excess water which

may

accumulate in the bottom of

the Moist ‘n Fresh

drawer should be poured out and

the drawer wiped dry. The Moist ‘n Fresh drawer is partially

sealed

gaskets attached to the cover

the front

and

back

edges.

Altil(ly.v r(’pl(l(e it itl

this

ct~v<’r (ltt<l

push the

drawer

(111 ~h(’ \v(iv itz.

period of time, some frost

may form on the inside of

the drawer.

Set control

lever

VEG

to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide

extra vegetable storage

space. Cold air duct is turned off.

Variable settings between

be selected.

these extremes can

Sealed Snack Pack

(on

some models)

The Sealed Snack Pack—and

shelf

to which it is

attached—can be relocated within the Fresh Food

compartment.

The

scaled drawer retains sufficient

humidity for convenient storage of lunch meats and

cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads

and

snacks.

SHELVES

Quick Shelf

Swing Down Shelf

(on some models)

This swing-down shelf provides extra shelf space when needed.

When you want to use it,

pull

the shelf forward as far as it goes, then lower it. Be careful not to force it down

before it is pulled out all the way.

To raise it back into position, pull the shelf forward, push it up and slide it back fully until it stops.

How to Rearrange Your Shelves

relocate shelves:

Select desired

shelf height.

The shelves in the fresh food compartment are

With shelf front raised

adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.

slightly, engage the top lugs in the tracks at the

remove shelves:

Tilt the shelf up at

re~r

of the cabinet. Then

Lift up

frOnt,

then

lift

it up \

a“d out

lower the front of the shelf

Tilt up

until it locks into position. and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.

Wire shelves (on some

models) are adjustable

❑

Engage

❑ top lug

Lower to lock into place

the

same manner,

Porta-Bins

on Fresh Food Compartment Door

(on some models)

Adjustable

Porta-Bins

can easily be carried from the

refrigerator to your work area.

remove:

Lift Porta-Bin straight up until mounting

hooks disengage.

To replace or relocate:

Select

desired shelf height, engage Porta-Bin7s hook in slots on the tracks of the door, and push in. Porta-Bin

will

lock in place.

The divider (on some models), helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door

shelf.

Divider

Place index finger and middle finger on either side of the divider near the front and simply move it back and forth to fit your needs.

SHELWS

(continued)

Multi-Position Shelves in Freezer Compartment

(on some models)

Shelf supports at various levels in

To reposition shelves:

the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods.

Pull

shelf sideways

until

While

pressing tabs on shelf

shelf rods come out of holes

on left

wall.

supports on right wall, lift shelf

3. Select desired shelf

heigh[ and

out of grooves in supports.

insert shetf rods into holes

left

wall.

Lower shetf into grooves on support while pressing tabs. Be sure

shelf

wire

fully

inserted into grooves.

Deep Door Shelves in Freezer Compartment

(on some models)

Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose fixed door shelves, providing more storage room and greater storage flexibility.

To remove: Lift the shelf extender straight up until the mounting hooks come out of the slots in the door.

replace: Lineup the hooks with the slots in the

door and push in and down.

Cleaning—Outside

The

water and ice

dispenser spill shelf

should be

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth

wiped

dry ilnnleditite}y

to prevent spotting, Water left lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild

on the shelf

muy leave

deposits that you

can

remove

liquid

dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a

by soaking in undiluted vinegar.

clean,

sofl

cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a

You

can

also

use a

paste of non-precipitating water

soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may

softener (such

JS C~lgon brtind) and

water, or

onc

leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use

teaspoon

citric acid

powder per pint O( hot

ttip

scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners

water.

Soak until

the

deposit disappears or becomes

containing bleach because these products can scratch

]oose

enough to rinse away.

Usually 30

minutes

and

weaken the paint finish.

soaking

lime is

adequate, Avoid

using

wax on the spill

Protect the paint finish. The outside of the

shelf

and

trim.

refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish.

The door handles and trim

can

be cleaned with

With proper care, it will stay new-looking and

rust-

cloth dampened with a solution of mild I

iquid

free for years. Apply kitchetiappliance wax when the

dishwashing detergent

and

water. Dry with a soft

refrigerator is new and then at

least

twice a year.

cloth,

Don’t use wax on the door handles

and

trim.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR92X02 16) is available from GE Service and

Parts Centers.

Cleaning—Inside

Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments

should

cleaned at least once a year. Unplug the

refrigerator

before

cleaning. If this is not practical,

wring excess moisture out of sponge or

cloth

when

cleaning

around

switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water

and baking

soda solution—about

a tablespoon of

baking

soda to a quart of water. This

both cleans

and

neutralizes odor. Rinse thoroughly

with

water and

wipe

dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator—including

door gaskets. meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and

all

plastic parts—-can be cleaned the

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

open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb

stale freezer odors.

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

Drain opening in freezer compartment. During

yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of

baking

soda—one teaspoon and

sarnc-way. After cleaning

door gaskets, apply a thin

two cups of hot (not

boi~ng) water—thro~gh

the

l~yer

of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the

drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will

hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking

help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a

and-bending out of

~hape.

‘Do

n~t

use cleansing

clo~ged drain line.

powders or other abrasive cleaners.

If drain becomes

Avoid cleaning cold

glass

shelves with hot water

clogged, use a meat

because the extreme temperature difference may

baster and

baking-

cause them to break.

soda-and water solution to force the clog through the drain line.

CAW

AND CLEANING

(continued)

Condenser

For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean. Remove the base grille and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores. This easy cleaning operation

should

be done at

least once a year.

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.

To remove drawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened

fully:

1. Remove food from the shelf above the Moist ‘n

Fresh drawer and take out the shelf. Take food

off

of the glass cover and out of the drawer.

Remove the flexible

Drawer

~ ~

Gasket

gasket at the rear of the Moist ‘n Fresh drawer. Lift each end straight up until the slots on the gasket are

‘“-~”’’”+’

free of the drawer

SUppOfi

tabs.

Pull the drawer partway out. Reach push the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, push it

in,

back until it clears the front corner retainers.

Tilt and remove the cover.

forward, lift the front to clear stops, and remove the drawer. If the refrigerator door doesn’t open completely, pull the

Pull the drawer

drawer out until it hits the door. Then lift the drawer up until it is higher than than the drawer supports, tilt it and take it out.

6. If

tape holds Convertible Meat Pan cover to drawer supports, remove the tape. Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, push the

rear

of the

glass

up and, at the

same time, back, until it clears front-corner retainers.

7. Tilt

and

remove the

cover. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover

with hot

water

because the extreme

temperature difference

may

cause it to break.

Tilt

and

remove

the drawer.

After cleaning,

replace in reverse order. When

replacing the drawer make sure you slide it through both drawer guides on

the left side.

Reinstall the gasket

the rear of the

vegetable drawer.

Fit the

~nd ~Jf

the

plastic

drawer

support into the slot on the gasket, with the rubber gasket

flap facing

you.

Make

sure

the gasket

snaps

into

place.

.’./

‘y

—

Light Bulb Replacement

Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light

Unplug refrigerator.

To align the control knob properly, note position of numbered control for proper reassembly, turn control to OFF and pull off knob.

3. Pull bottom of light panel down about

l/4’’—just

enough to

disenguge lip

at rear

from

grooves in

retainers on rear

wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls; remove panel.

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall

panel

(hang top on pins;

pull

bottom down, push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn it to previous setting,

and

plug refrigerator back in.

Fresh Food Compartment-Lower Light

(on some models) This light is located behind a shield at the rear of the

fresh food compartment.

Unplug refrigerator.

2. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up and forward to free its top edge.

3. After replacing with the same size bulb, hook the top of the shield back in place.

In Freezer Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. Remove shelf just below light shield. (Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first.)

3. Pull plastic light shield toward you. (It will bend to free tabs from grooves.)

After replacing with same size

bulb, reinstall shield and shelf

and plug refrigerator back in.

Behind Refrigerator

Care

should

be taken in moving your refrigerator

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure

away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can

you don’t roll over the power cord or

icemaker

be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and

water supply line.

those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator

straight out and return it to position by pushing it

straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

—

Refrigerator Location

Clearances

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will

Allow the following clearances for ease of

be below

60°F.

because it will not run often enough

installation, proper air circulation and plumbing

to maintain proper temperatures.

and electrical connections:

Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it

Sides

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

....5/8”

fullv

loaded.

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

If refrigerator is against a

wall

on either side, allow

3/4” for door clearance.

Rollers

Adjustable roller behind the base grille enable you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will close automatically from a halfway-open position, there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet. Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely.

To adjust rollers,

remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

~~’

~rn

roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use adjustable wrench (3/8” hex head bolt) or pliers.

When adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, we recommend that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8”

from

the floor.

To replace base grille,

align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push back until the grille snaps into place.

Water Supply to Icemaker

You will need to connect your icemaker to a cold water line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There should be sufficient tubing from the cold water supply to the icemaker inlet to allow you to move the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 8 feet of

1/4” copper tubing in three 10” diameter coils).

not use kits with plastic tubing, since there

is water pressure in the supply line at all times.

Preparing to Move

Disconnect power cord from

wall

outlet, remove

all

food, and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and

storage pans, by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

upright position”

during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.

Preparing for Vacation

For shorter vacations,

remove perishable foods and

For extended vacations or absences,

remove food leave controls at regular settings. However, if room and shut off power to the refrigerator. Clean the interior temperature is expected to drop below

60°F.,

with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to

instructions as in the Temperature Controls section. one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave

open box

soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

Move the icemaker

feeler

arm to the STOP (up) position

and be sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

How to connect electricity For personal safety, this appliance must

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified

~ro~erlv grounded.

electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

The power cord of this

If you have only a standard two-prong wall outlet,

Preferred method

appliance is equipped

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to

with a three-prong (grounding) plug which

have it replaced with a properly grounded three-

mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric

prong wall outlet.

NOT,

UNDERAW

CIRCUMSTANCES,

CUT OR REMOVE T~

T-

(GROUND~G)

Insure proper grounding

PRONG FROM

POWER CORD.

exists before use.

shock hazard from

/’/

this appliance.

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential

safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit,

Temporay

method

Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada. Align large

prongdslots.

,~” “

w-’

Insure proper grounding and firm

connwtion

exists before use.

TEMPOR-ARY

CONNECTION may be made to

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If

this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very

likelv

to break with

re~eated

use.

a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use

~~-•8•>•F•N•R•]•

of a UL-listed adapter available at most local

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO

hardware stores.

NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has

The

larger

slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

again been established.

larger

siot

in the wall ou~et to provide

p~oper

polarity

in the connection of the power cord.

Electrical Requirement

Use of Extension Cords

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of

rating

that matches the

rating plate.

an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an

This provides the best performance and also prevents

extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a

overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause

UL-listed

3-wire grounding type appliance extension

a fire hazard from overheating wires.

cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes

(minimum) and 120 volts.

UUTION:

● If you use your refrigerator before connecting

the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler

arm is kept in the

~OP

(up) position,

● Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas

where temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a

power drill) during installation, be sure the

device is insulated or wired in a manner to

prevent the hazard of electric shock.

installations must be in accordance with

local plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

● A cold water supply is required for automatic

icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between

and 120

p.s.i.

● Power

unless you have a

seti-piercing

valve.

Copper tubing, 1/4” outer diameter to

connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much copper tubing you

need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add

8 feet. Be sure there is

sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. Do not use plastic tubing or plastic

fittings because the water supply line is under

pressure at

all

times. Mso, certain types of

plastic tubing may become brittle with age and

crack, resulting in water leakage.

Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water

line. The shut-off valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32” at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shut-off valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a

saddle-~pe

valve complies with

your local plumbing codes.

. Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts

and 2 ferrules (sleeves) – to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

your existing water line has a flared fitting at

the end, you will need an adapter (available at

plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator

OR - you can cut off the

flared fitting with a

tube cutter and then use a

compression fitting.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

water

tie instition

is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.

FOUOW

these instructions

care~

the risk of expensive water damage.

❑

SHUT OFF THE

~lN

WATER SUPPLY.

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear

the line of water.

❑

INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING WATER LINE.

Typical ways to connect to water supply

~fl~l~jp

Through floor Under sink

Through wall to

In crawl

to basement

to cold

utlllty

room cold

space under

cold water

pipe

water pipe

house

Choose a location for the valve that is easily

accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to

connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

b. Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe, using a

sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from

drilling the hole in the pipe. (Do not drill a hole if the valve is a

se~-piercing type.)

c. Fasten the shutoff

valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

d. Tighten the clamp

screws until the

sealing washer

Ical

begins to swell. Do

water

not over-tighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

❑

ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE COLD WATER LINE

AND

THE REFRIGERATOR

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the floor or wall

behind

the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10” diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

❑

CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE SHUTOFF VALVE.

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure

the.tubing is fully

inserted into the valve.

Tighten the compression

nut securely.

❑

TURN OH THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT

THE TUBING.

a. Turn the main water supply on and flush out

the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing.

❑

CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR

Before

mting

the connection to

the

refrigerator, be sure

the

refrigerator power

cord is not plugged into the

wdl outiet.

We recommend installing a water filter

(available at service and parts centers) if your

water supply has sand or particles that could

clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator.

Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

1/4” Copper

Tubing

tubing as shown. Insert the end of

the copper tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible.

mile

holding

Place the compression and ferrule (s onto the end

rule

eve)

Refrigerator.connection

the tubing, tighten the fitting.

Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.

❑

TURN THE WATER OH AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE.

Tighten any connections that leak.

❑

PLUG THE REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD

INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

❑

SET THE ICEMAKER FEELER ARM TO THE

ON (DOWN) POSITION.

The icemaker will not begin to operate until it

reaches its operating temperature of

15°F.

or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker is in the ON (down) position.

N~:

The icemaker may double-cycle when it

first

stirts,

causing some water spillage from the icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and should not happen again. The first few batches of cubes should be thrown away, so that remaining impurities in the water line will be flushed out.

❑

MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO

THE WALL.

krange

the coil of copper tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.

●

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

MOTOR STARTS &

STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

RA~~G

HOT AIR FROM BOTTOM OF

REFWGERATOR

OPERATING SOUNDS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

May be in defrost cycle

when motor

does not operate for about 30 minutes.

●

Temperature control in O/OFF position,

If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wdl outlet.

●

If plug is secure and

the

refrigerator still

fails

to operate, plug a lamp or a

small appliance into the same

outiet

to determine if there is a tripped circuit

breaker or burned out fuse.

●

Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer

compartment require more operating time.

●

Normal when refrigerator is first delivered

your home—usually requires

24 hours to completely cool down.

●

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

Hot weather—frequent door openings.

●

Door left open.

●

Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use

of Temperature Controls.

Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to

Care

and Cleaning page.

●

Check Energy-Saving Tips.

●

Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

“

If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor

and front roller screws or front leveling legs need

adjusting or floor is weak

or uneven. Refer to Rollers section on Insolation Requirements page.

●

Icemaker

supply line may be rattling. Move the refrigerator 1/2” out from wall.

●

If dishes vibrate on shelves, try

movkg them.

Slight vibration is

norrnd.

●

Normal

air

flow cooling motor. In

the

refrigeration process, it is normal that

heat be expelled

the area under the refrigerator.

Some

floor coverings will

discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures.

Your

floor

covering

supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

●

The high speed compressor motor required to maintain

near

zero

temperatures in the

large freemr

compartment may produce higher sound

levels than your old refrigerator.

●

Normal fan air

flow+ne

fan blows

cold

air through

the

refrigerator and

freezer

compartments—

another fan

cools

the compressor motor.

These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

●

Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.

●

Defrost water dripping.

●

Temperature control

clicks

ON or OFF.

●

Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.

●

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction

during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

●

With automatic

icemaker, the

sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water

running in pipes as

icemaker refil~s.

PROBLEM

DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY

FRESH FOOD

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

TEMPERA~RE

TOO WARM FOODS DRY

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE

FREEZMG

ICE CUBES

HA~

ODO~ASTE

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK

CUBE DISPENSER DOES NOT WORK

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small

amount of petroleum jelly

face of gasket.

Tempra~

control not set cold enough. Refer to Temperature Controls. . Warm weather-frequent door openings.

Door left open for

long

time.

●

Package may beholding door open.

Foods

not

covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

●

Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.

●

Too

frequent or too long door openings.

●

Frost within package is normal.

●

Daor

may have been left open.

●

Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

●

Old cubes need to be discarded.

●

Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.

●

Unsealed packages in refrigerator an~or freezer compartments may be

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

●

Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to Care and Cleaning section.

Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter-see Water Filter

Accessory section.

●

ON-STOP control in STOP

(up)

position.

Water

supply

turned off or not connected,

●

Freezer compartment too warm.

●

Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home

water line may be clogged.

●

S5metimes

cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the

STOP (up) position. Remove this ice to restart the icemaker.

●

When

reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler arm into the

STOP (up) position by mistake.

●

Piled up

cubes

in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too soon. With

icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin.

●

No ice cubes. Remove storage container, If cubes me frozen to wire arm,

remove

cubes.

●

No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off.

●

Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as many as you can with

fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps.

(continued next

page)

PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

WATER HAS POOR

TAS~ODOR

(on some models)

WATER IN FIRST GLASS IS WARM (on some models)

WATER DISPENSER DOES NOT WORK (one some models)

DIVIDER BETWEEN

FRESH

FOOD AND

FRE=R

COMPARTMENTS

FEELS WARM

●

the

water dispenser has not been used for an

extended

period,

dispense

water in regular manner until dl the water in the system is replenished with fresh water.

●

Poor-tasting incoming water. Reroute the inlet water

line

to a

more tiequently

used water line, or install a water filter-see

Water Fil@r

section,

●

Allow about 24 hours for water to

cool

to proper temperature

atir

refrigerator is frost

inst~led.

●

If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in

fwst

glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses.

●

If the water system has been drained, allow several hours for replenished

supply to chill.

●

Water supply line turned off or not connected.

●

Supply line may be clogged with sediment.

●

Normal warmth is created by automatic energy

saver

system circulating warm liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSmE OF REFRIGERATOR

●

Not

unusual during periods of high humidity

MOISTURE COLLECTS INSIDE

WATER ON

~TCHEN

FLOOR OR ON BOTTOM OF

FRE~ER

REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR

~RIOR

LIGHT

DOES NOT WORK

●

Too frequent or too long door openings.

* k

humid weather, air carries moisture

into

refrigerator

when

doors are opened.

●

The drain in the bottom of the refrigerator may be clogged. Remove any

ice

the freezer bottom and clean the

drain.

Refer to Care and Cleaning section.

●

you

use a glass over 6 inches tall, you may be jamming cubes in the finnel

chute. They can fuse

inside the

chute =d drop

out

later, leaving water or

ice on the floor.

●

Foods with strong odors should be

tighfly

covered.

Check for spoiled food.

●

Interior needs cleaning. Refer to

Care

and Cleaning

seetion.

●

Defrost water system needs cleaning.

●

Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every

three

months.

●

No power at outlet.

●

Light bulb

needs

replacing. See Care and

Cleting sectiott.

If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

We’ll Be There

With

tie

purchase

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

h-Home Repair Service

80ME#ARES(80M32-273fl

AGE

consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient

for you. Many GE Consumer Service

company-operated locations offer

yoLl

service

today or tomorrow, or at your

convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most repairs can be handled in

just

one visit.

GEAnswerCente~

80~62&2000

Whatever your question about any

C,E

major appliance, GE Answer Center” information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you

can

call any time. GE Answer

Center” service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Customers With SpecialNeeds...

80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE

access to a

TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

appliances, and a brochure

call 800-TDD-GWC (800-833-4322) to request assist in planning a barrier-free information or service. kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80M2&2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pa& andAccessories

80M2G2002

Individu*

qualified to service their ow appliances

User maintenance instructions contained in this

boo~et

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

Other servicing

genertiy shodd

be referred to

qutified

47,000 parts... and

all

GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

are accepted.

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

WARRANTY

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,

patis and sewice labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

pan

the

refrigerator that fails

because of a manufacturing defect. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, patis and service labor in your home to repair or replace any

part of the sealed refrigerating

system

(the

compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

For the life of the refrigerator, we will replace, free of charge,

any

see-

through pan or

drawer made from

Lexafl polycarbonate

resin

and

furnished with the refrigerator if the

pan or drawer breaks during normal household use. Drawer covers are not included. The drawers can be

exchanged at a GE Appliance Service and

Patis Center, or by

writing to the address below.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C. In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our GE Appliance Service and Parts Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care”

servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material. If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

CenteF

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

● Loss of food due to spoilage.

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

va~

from state to state

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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