GE Side by Side—Export T-Line Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Guide
Refrigerator–Freezer
Side by Side—Export T-Line
General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA
Part No. 162D7743P004
Pub No. 49-6977
3-98 CG
Safety Instructions.................... 2, 3
Electronic Monitor .................................... 5, 6
Diagnostic Codes .................................. 5, 6
Energy-Saver System.................................... 3
Freezer Compartment .........................11, 12
Ice &Water Dispenser............................. 7–9
Icemaker ..................................................... 7–9
Refreshment Center...................................... 4
Shelves................................................... 10, 11
Storage Drawers............................................ 9
Temperature Controls .................................. 3

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Behind Refrigerator ................ 13
Cleaning—Inside and Outside .................. 12
Drawer Removal ......................................... 13
Light Bulb Replacement............................ 14
Under Refrigerator...................................... 13
Problem Solver...................... 17–19
Normal Operating Sounds.........................17

Preparation

Base Grille ..................................................... 15
Clearances .................................................... 15
Dimensions................................................... 16
Location......................................................... 15
Rollers ............................................................ 15
Vacation and Moving................................. 15
Water Supply to Icemaker........................ 15
Installation......................................... 16
Adapter Plug .................................................16
Electrical Requirements ............................ 16
Extension Cord .............................................16
Grounding..................................................... 16
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
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.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the bottom, inside the fresh food compartment door.
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…
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 minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Products are continuously being improved…
Therefore product features and specifications may change or vary slightly.
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 and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
WARNING—Connect to potable water supply only.
• 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 appliance end.
• When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• If 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, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice-making 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.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the Refreshment Center Compartment door. They
could damage the refrigerator and maybe even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
• Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. Food safety experts say:
‘‘…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 4°C (40°F).
‘‘…Thawed ground meats, poultry 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 is 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 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.’’
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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• 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-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Turning control to “ ” position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Set the Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the freezer control at “5” and the fresh food control at “5.” 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 the “ ” position turns off cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
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How to Test Temperatures Automatic Energy-Saver System
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container of
milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.
You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch on this refrigerator. Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically
circulated around the front edge of the 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.
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Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Refrigerator
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some frost on packages is normal.
Fresh Food
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Freezer
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REFRESHMENT CENTER

(on some models)
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Refreshment Center Compartment
The Refreshment Center Compartment stores frequently used items. When open, the Refreshment Center
door provides a convenient work surface. Although durable, the work surface should not be used as a cutting board. Close the door when finished. The upper fresh food compartment light will come on when the Refreshment Center door is opened.
The special design of the door allows you to tilt and lift up the door in order to clean the bottom of the frame.
NOTE: Use caution in closing or using the clean-out feature in the presence of small children.
Cold air entering from the freezer compartment keeps the temperature in the Refreshment Center Compartment at proper food-keeping levels.
The bin panel limits the amount of cold air that escapes when the Refreshment Center door is opened. To reach food from the inside, lift the panel up.
To remove the Refreshment Center bin, first remove the panel using the hand holds.
Then remove the bin by lifting it up and out.
Bottom of Frame
ELECTRONIC MONITOR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
(on some models)
It Keeps an Eye on Things for You
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This pad flashes to tell you when either door is open.This pad lights up to tell you that the Door Alarm beeper has been
set to sound after either door has been open 30 seconds.
This pad lights up to tell you when freezer food-keeping
temperature is above normal.
This pad lights up to indicate that no failure has been detected by
the diagnostic system.
The flashing diagnostic codes in the display warn you when:
frozen foods should be checked. power has been interrupted. icemaker may not be operating properly. defrost system has failed.
This pad allows you to review the electronic diagnosis of four
coded functions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes from display.
These pads allow you to select:
chilled water, ice cubes or crushed ice.
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Refreshment Center Electronic Monitor Diagnostic System
When Your Refrigerator is First Plugged in
All panel lights come on for five seconds, a beep sounds, and lights go off except as follows:
PF flashes in the display. Touch this pad to erase it.
• This pad glows.
• The Warm Temperature light glows if the freezer compartment temperature is higher than normal. It goes off when proper food-keeping temperature is reached.
• The Door Alarm beeper is activated and the Door Alarm pad glows.
• The Crushed Ice pad glows.
• This pad flashes if either door is open, goes out
when doors are shut.
• The night light in the water-and-ice dispenser is off.
How to Set the Door Alarm Why the Warm Temperature Light Glows
You don’t have to set the visual alarm.
As long as either door is open, this pad flashes.
When the Door Alarm pad is glowing, the beeper alarm is set. If it’s not, touch the pad to turn it on.
If either door is open for more than 30 seconds, a repeating sound will be heard.
The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close the door.
There are times when you’ll want the Door Alarm beeper turned off. When you’re rearranging a lot of food, for example. Just touch the
pad. The light will go out and the beeping will stop. Turning off the Door Alarm beeper does not turn the
Door Open pad off—it keeps flashing until the door is closed.
At first, it’s probably because your newly installed refrigerator hasn’t completely cooled down yet. Wait a few hours for it to cool, and then the light will go out.
From then on, the pad will glow whenever temperatures inside get too high for proper food storage. If this happens, open the doors only when absolutely necessary, and close them as quickly as possible.
As soon as inside temperatures return to normal, the light goes out. If the Warm Temperature light reappears and stays on for longer than
4 hours, call for service.
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How the Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System Works
ELECTRONIC MONITOR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
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The Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System alerts you when something starts to go wrong.
If a diagnostic code appears on the display, something needs special attention. To get your attention, the display code flashes
until you erase it. The first 6 flashes are accompanied by beeps.
If more than one coded function requires attention at the same time, the one with the highest priority will be displayed first.
Pressing this pad will evaluate all other coded functions. If the display is lit during the displaying of a code, that function is operating properly.
Pressing this pad will erase two codes immediately—
PF and CI. The dE and FF codes can only be erased after the condition that caused the code to flash has been corrected.
This pad is lighted except when a failure has been detected.
This pad has two functions:
1. You can touch this pad and get a review of the
electronic diagnostic codes in order of their priority.
2. You can touch this pad to erase three flashing codes
immediately and two codes after the condition that caused them to flash has been corrected.
This flashing code tells you to check the automatic icemaker. Ice clumps in the storage
bin may have stalled the icemaker. Follow corrective measures described in the Problem Solver. If water supply to the icemaker is not connected or not turned on, make sure manual icemaker switch is in the (up) position. This code stops flashing when problem is corrected or the pad is touched.
This flashing code tells you something is wrong with the defrost systemkeep doors closed to retain cold and call for service. Code flashes until
problem is corrected.
This flashing code tells you to check your frozen food. Has any of it started to thaw? A
package may be holding the freezer compartment door open. Don’t open the door more often than absolutely necessary while this code is displayed. Touching the pad after the freezer compartment temperature has returned to normal will erase the code.
This flashing code tells you the power to the refrigerator has been interrupted for more than
two seconds. Check the condition of food in both the fresh food and freezer compartments. Touch the
pad to erase code.
There is no fault with the refrigerator when the PF code flashes.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER
(on some models)
How it Works
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The automatic icemaker makes ice continually. The dispenser dispenses water, ice cubes or crushed ice 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 in the (4)cube mold and ejected
into the
(5)storage bin where a
motor-powered auger moves cubes forward.
Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the dispenser pad is pressed.
When the Crushed pad is pressed (on some models), a
baffle channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through a chute into the glass.
When the Water pad is selected (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 10 watt maximum
bulb when it burns out. If you cannot locate the correct bulb, see your local dealer.
Electronic Monitor & Diagnostic System Automatic Icemaker & Dispenser
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Important Facts About Your Ice & Water Dispenser
• If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normal ice-making sounds and are not
cause for concern.
• Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period—depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
• Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be removed following instructions in this section.
• Avoid over-filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.
• To 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 out-coming ice.
• Add ice before adding beverage to prevent splashing.
• Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin may
cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
• Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not crush or dispense well.
CAUTION: Some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold.
Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
If 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
(up) position. When the water supply has been connected to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to the (down) position.
At first there will be a delay before water is dispensed and ice is made. On models with a water dispenser, if no
water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system.
The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water AFTER cooling to freezer temperatures. The first cubes normally freeze after several hours.
NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to get cold enough to make ice.
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Feeler arm in (up) position stops icemaking
Feeler arm in (down) position begins icemaking
Push the dispenser pad until the water line is filled.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER
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Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation
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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. The first water through the system picks up a slight ‘‘plastic’’ taste from the water tubing.
To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally.
When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the (up) position, which stops icemaking, before the bin gets full. Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.
To Dispense Ice and Water
• Select:
water (on some models),
ice cubes,
or crushed ice (on some models).
• Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press the rim against the center of the dispenser pad.
Dispenser pad
Dispenser pad
To Stop Dispensing If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin…
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.
Do not pour water in the spill shelf because it is not self draining—pour it in the kitchen sink. The shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to Care and Cleaning instructions. The grille is easily removed by pressing on the back right corner.
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.
• Break up ice clumps with your hands. Throw away any clumps that you can’t break up.
• Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse together.
Press here to remove grille
When Dispensing Ice… When Dispensing Water…
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected Cubes. This happens occasionally when a few cubes get channeled to
the crusher.
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.
Sometimes crushed ice will spray beyond the glass. To avoid this, hold the glass up close to the chute.
The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following ones. This is normal.
Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder water, simply add
crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser opening.
To Remove Ice Storage Bin To Replace Ice Storage Bin
Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf. Pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back.
Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.
If the bin does not go all the way 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. The gasket along the top of the bin should contact the top of the freezer and bend back toward you. If it does not, remove the ice storage bin and replace again while holding the front of the bin higher.
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Drive
Mechanism
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—otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the (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.
• Turning the fresh food control to the “ ” position.
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Automatic Icemaker & Dispenser Storage Drawers

STORAGE DRAWERS

Convertible Drawer (on some models) Adjustable Humidity Drawers (on some models)
The Convertible drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.
The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment.
Set control lever down to the coldest setting to store fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time, some frost may form on the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever up to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off. Variable settings between these extremes can be selected.
These drawers have individual, adjustable humidity controls that let you regulate the amount of moisture retained in foods.
Slide the control all the way to the setting and the drawer provides high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.
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 sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of lunch meats, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
Normal setting
Coldest setting
(on some models)
(on some models)
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 drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially sealed by gaskets.
Always push the drawer all the way in.
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped.

SHELVES

Swing Down Shelf (on some models) Quick Space Shelf (on some models)
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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.
This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves (on some models)
The slide-out shelf allows you to reach items stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. Make sure you push them all the way back in before you close the door.
How to Rearrange Your Shelves
The shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.
To remove shelves:
Tilt the shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.
(shelf appearance may vary)
To relocate shelves:
Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage the top hooks in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet. Then lower the front of the shelf until it locks into position.
Wire shelves (on some models) are adjustable in the same manner.
Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door
(on some models) Adjustable bins can easily be carried from the refrigerator to your
work area. On models with a Refreshment Center Compartment all except
the top bin can be relocated on the fresh food compartment door. The top bin is removable, but it must be returned to its original position on the door.
To remove:
Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage.
To replace or relocate:
Select desired shelf height, engage bin’s hook in slots on the tracks of the door, and push in. Bin will lock in place.
The divider (on some models), helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf.
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.
Lift up and out
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Engage top hook
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Lower to lock into place
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Divider
Quick ServeTMSystem (on some models)
These cooking-serving-storage dishes with durable lids are on an under-the-shelf rack.
These dishes can be removed from and returned to the rack as needed. The rack can be relocated anywhere in the fresh food compartment.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe. The dishes should not be used for cooking high-fat foods such as bacon and high-sugar foods such as candy and syrup. The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for use in the regular oven, on the range-top or in the broiler. Such use can be hazardous.
Removable Wine Rack (on some models)
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The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side and will fit on any shelf.
To relocate the wine rack:
Pull wine rack straight out. Then position its lip over either edge of the shelf you want to suspend it from and push it all the way in.
Freezer Baskets (on some models) Juice Can Rack (on some models)
Wire slide-out freezer baskets can be pulled out for easy access to frozen foods.
WARNING: Poor performance may occur if freezer baskets are not used. Storage of items in the freezer without using baskets may result in poor temperature performance due to restrictions of air flow within the freezer compartment.
Cans of frozen juice are easily accessible when stored in the rack on the freezer compartment door.
To load it, place the first can in the bottom of the rack. Then load additional cans into the rack from the top.
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Additional cans go here
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Multi-Position Shelves in Freezer Compartment (on some models)
Shelf supports at various levels in the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods.
To reposition shelves:
1. While pressing tabs on shelf
supports on right wall, lift shelf out of grooves in supports.
2. Pull shelf sideways until the
shelf rods come out of holes on left wall.
3. Select desired shelf height and
insert shelf rods into holes on left wall. Lower shelf into grooves on support while pressing tabs. Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted into grooves.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Shelves Freezer Compartment
Loading the Freezer Compartment
Load so that at least 15 mm (5/8²) of space remains clear between stacks of packages and 15 mm to 25 mm (5/8² to 1²) space between the top of any stack and any shelf or basket above it. Packages may hang over the front of shelves but must remain 15 mm (5/8²) from doors.
Food to be frozen must not be placed in direct contact with food in
storage. If food is to be frozen every day, it may be necessary to reduce the quantity to be frozen.
Food is most quickly frozen on the middle three shelves of the freezer compartment and most slowly in the freezer door shelves.
Do not store commercially quick-frozen food longer than the time recommended by the food manufacturers.
Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment.
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT
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Cleaning—Inside
Refreshment center compartment door—inside. Wipe up spills
right away. Use 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of baking soda in one liter (1 quart) of water to clean the inside door surface, refreshment center bin and inside access door. Rinse, wipe dry.
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be 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 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of baking soda to one liter (1 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 same way. After cleaning 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. If the freezer baskets don’t slide freely after cleaning, lubricate them with petroleum jelly. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of bakingsoda 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.
Quick Serve dishes (on some models) and lids can be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water. You can remove stains by soaking them in a bleach and water solution—1 part chlorine bleach to 3 parts water. (Stubborn stains may require soaking.) Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on soil. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
Drain opening in the freezer compartment. During yearly cleaning,
remove bottom freezer basket and flush a baking soda solution—5 ml (1 teaspoon) of baking soda and 500 ml (1 pint) of hot (not boiling) water— through the drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line.
If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and baking-soda-and-water solution to force the clog through the drain line.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning—Outside
Refreshment center compartment door—outside. It’s important
that you use only window cleaner without ammonia or a damp cloth to clean the glass and trim. Avoid using wax on the refreshment center door.
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar.
You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener and water, or 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of citric acid powder per 500 ml (1 pint) of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The dispenser pad can be cleaned by using a warm water and baking soda solution—about 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of baking soda to one liter (1 quart) of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
The door handles can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles with metal trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The outside of the refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay new­looking and rust-free for years. Apply kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Deep Door Shelves in Freezer Compartment (on some models)
To remove the shelf fronts: Lift straight up until
the mounting hooks come out of the slots in the door. To replace: Line up the hooks with the slots in the door
and push in and down.
For easier cleaning you can remove the shelf fronts in the freezer compartment.
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