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Energy-SavingTips. ..... ., ., ..2
FmportantSafety Instructions.’, .3
How to Connect Electricity. ..3,4
Installation Requirements. . . . . .4
Howto Adjust Rollers. .. . . . . . . .4
How to Adjust Leveling Legs,.. ,4
How to Set Temperature
Controls, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
How to UseEnergy-Saver
Switch . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
Food Storage Suggestions. . ...6
Shelf Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
Storage Drawers. . . . . . . . . ...7.8
lce Service . . . .. . . . . . ..$. o.. o.9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . . .. <. . . . . . ...10
Problem Solver. . . . . . . . ...11-13
ConsumerServices . . . . . . . ...15
Warranty. . .. . . . . . . ..BackCover
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It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help...
Call,toll-free:
The GE Answer Center~
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number]
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
VVrite
downthe modeland
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them on a label at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbersare also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
in this card, pleasewrite these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you received a damaged
refrigerator, immediate y contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Savetime andmoney.
Beforeyoureqq.estservice,check _
the Problem Solver on pages 11
through 13. Itlists minor causesof
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
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s Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid Iocating it next to
your range, aheating ventorwhere
sun will shine directly on it.
@Don’topen doorsmoreoften
than necessary.
@Close thedoors as soon as
possible, particularly inhot, humid
weather.
* Keep Energy Saver Switch on
NORMAL setting unless moisture
forms on outside of refrigerator.
~ Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven’t been
left open accidentally.
@Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
@Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
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~ Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator.
~ [f you turn controls to coldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings.
@Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep every- thing COOI.
ImpotiantSafety Instructions
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armliance,always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the” ‘
following: ‘
~ lke thisapplianceonlyfor i& ,
intendedpurposeas described.in,
this Useand Care Book. .~ ,
* Thisref~igeratormustbeproperl’y,,
installed“inaccordancewiththe.
hwtallaticmInstructionsbeforeit ,
isused.See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.-
s Never unplugyourrefrigerator
bypullingonthe powercord,
Always grip pjug firmly and puii
straight out from the outlet.
@Repairor replaceimmediatdy
ailelectricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Do not use acord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
aiong its iength or at either the
~ Plugor connector end.
_ * Whenmovingyourrefrigerator
awayfromthe wall, be careful
notto roil over or damagethe
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powercord.
* Afteryourrefrigeratorisin
operation,do nottouchthe cold
surfaces,particularlywhenhands
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are dampor wet. Skin mayadhere
~to these extremely coid surfaces.
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QIf yourrefrigeratorhasan
‘automaticicemaker,donotM3ce
fingersorhandspn‘theaut6matic
ic~makingmechanismwhilethe
refrigeratorispluggedin.This wiii
prevent contact with the moving ,
-partsof the ejector mechanism,.
-orwith ~heheating element that ‘ ‘- ~
reieasesthe cubes.
. bon?refre&e frozenfoods ,
whichhavethawedcompletely,
The United States ~e~artment ‘f ~~ by a qualified individual
Agriculture in Home andGarden
Buiietin
‘~..You-maysafe,iy refreeze frozen ~
foods that havethawed if they stiii
contain ice crystais or if they are -,
stiii cold—beiow 40*F.
‘~..Thawedground meats, pouitry,
or fish that have any off-odor ‘ ~
or off-color shouid not be refrozen”
and shouid not be eaten. Thawed ~‘
ice cream shouid be discarded. if
the odor or coior of any food is ‘
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quaiity of
foods, particularity fruits, vegetabies, and prepared foods. The
eating quaiity of red meats is
NO. 69 says: ‘ ~ , ~. Before ~ieaning.. ~ ‘
~affected iessthan that of many
.,
other foads. Use refrozen foods as
soon as possibieto saveas much
,~~f their eating quality asyou can:’
,~ If youroldrefrigeratorisstill
a[oqr@thehousebutnotinM%,
Ixq,ure to removethe doors.This
wii[.reduce the possibility of danger
-to chiidren. ‘
, , @,JJnplugy,our’refrigerator:
“~.’’Beforemaking any repairs. ‘
Note: We strongly recommend
that-any servicing be perfgrmed
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“‘C.B~forp repiacing a burned-out
‘ ,iight buib, the refrigerator shouid
~~~be Unpiuggec!in order to avoid
,contact with a iive wire fiiament.
~{A burned-out iight buib may
-. break when being repiaced.) ~
‘‘’ Note: Turnhm controi to OFF
position does not remove power
to the iight circuit. ~ ‘ ;
~ Do notoper@eyourrefrigerator
in the’presenceofexplosivefumes.
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SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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electricity
T}w power cord of this appliance
ISequippd
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.R75~J slfinck]rd three-prong (grounding)
‘ \I<.111outlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
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Where a standard two-prong waii
outiet is encountered, it isyour personai responsibility and obligation
to have it repiaced with a properiy
grounded three-prong waii outiet.
!30 NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
THE THIRD (GROUN4D)PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
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l~St~ll~tiO~Requirements[continued)
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Useof adapterplq
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug. However,ifyou still elect to use
anadapte~where localcodespermit,
aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
two-prong walloutlet by useof a UL
listed adapter (Fig. 2)available at
most local hardware stores.
I TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
Thelarger slot inthe adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot inthe wall
outlet to provide proper polarity in
the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground the app\iance unless cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and wall outlet
is grounded through house wiring.
Youshould havethe circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make
surethe outlet isproperly grounded.
Whendisconnectingthe power
cordfrom theadapter,always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapterground
terminalbreak, DO NOT USE the
applianceuntila proper ground
hasagain been established.
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Use of extensioncords
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommend against the useof an
extension cord. However, if you still
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a
UL listed 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug and outlet and
that the electrical rating of the cord
be 15amperes (minimum) and 120
volts. Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
service organization.
refrigeratorshoukfalways
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be pluggedintoitsown
individualelectricaloutlet--
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phaseAC).
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires,
Refrigeratorinstallation
Location
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Doinstallitona floorstrongenough
tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Allow 5/81’at each sideand111over
the top for ease of installationand
properair circulation.
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buildinga new home...
Rollers/LevelingLegs
Adjustablerollers(on models so
equipped) which enable you to
moverefrigerator away from wallfor
cleaning, or levelinglegs,are
located behind basegrille. They
shouldbeset sorefrigerator is
firmly positicmedonfloor andfront is
raisedjust enough that doorsclose
easily when opened about halfway.
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Toadjustrollersor leveling legs,
remove base grille by grasping it
atbottom and pulling it straight out.
ROLLER
ADJUSTINGSCREW
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Turn roller adjusting screws or
leveling legs clockwiseto raise
refrigerator, counterclockwiseto
lower it.Use adjustable wrench or
pliers on the roller adjusting screw’s
3/81’hex head bolt.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legs for proper door closure, bottom
front edge of cabinet should be
approximately 5/8” from floor.
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consider providing water supply to
refrigerator location. It will simplify
connection of optional automatic
icemaker should you wish to install
one at a later date.
Toreplacebase grille, align prongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and gently push forward
until grille snaps into place.
OperatingYourRefrigerator
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temperature
controls
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INITIAL SETTING
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Yourrefrigerator hastwo controls
that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
iNITMM.LY,setthe FFtESf+FOOD
controlat 5 andthe FREEZER
controlat C.
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjustthe desired compartment con-
trol one letter or number at atime.
IMPORTANT
Wheninitiallysettingthecontrolsor
whenadjustingthem,allow24 hours
forthetemperaturestostabilize,or
evenout.
Not@Turningthefreshfoodcontrol
to “OFF”turnsoff BOTH compartments—freshfoodAND freezer.
How to test temperatures
Usethe milktestforthe freshfood
compartment.Place a container of
milkon 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.
Usethe 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’stoo hard or too soft,
adjust the temperature controls.
Alwaysallow24 hoursforthe refrig-
to reach the temperature
erator
you set.
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ALLOW 24 HOURS
EETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS
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FRESH FOOD
5 INITIAL SETTING
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TEMPERATURE
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CONTROLS
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...you maywant to turn the lettered
control one step colder, asfrom “C”
“D.” Cooler temperatures in the
to
house may cause the compressor
to operate lessfrequently, thus
allowing the freezer 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 areturning down
your thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down for anextended period,
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 thermostatdown, turn temperature controls
backto their regular settings.
Energysaverswitch
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the upper left side of the fresh
food compartment.
Toreducethe amountof electricity
required to operate your refriger-
ator,pushswitchto the NO~iVIAL
position.This turns off heaters in
your refrigerator that prevent mois-
ture from forming on the outside.
LJseof the Energy Saver Switch
can saveyou money. Estimated
yearly savings,depending cmyour
local electric rates, are asfollows:
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EstimatedYOarlySavings
Efl~~gy
ElectricRate(PerKwh) Skivinas
$17,00
(APW6X’)
11%
$ .05 $ .68 $ :11
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VViththe heaters turned off, there
is achance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes’
which are not air conditioned,
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
maycause deterioration of the paint
finish, It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 10,
When the Energy Saver Switch is
pushedtothe right,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
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NOdefrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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