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SaCe_/Instructions ....................................3
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Icemaker ...................................................12
CFC Disposal .........................................................................2
Food Storage Suggestions .....................6, 7
Ice Dispenser .....................................................13, 14
lcemaker Accessory Kit .............................................12
Power Saver Switch .....................................................5
Shelves ............................................................................8, 9
Storage Drawers ................................................10,'11
Temperature Controls ................................................5
Care and Cgeaning
Behind Refrigerator ......................................................16
Cleaning--lnside and Outside ......................15
Clearances .......................................................................19
Drawer and Cover Removal .....................16, 17
Light Bulb Replacement ........................................17
Location ...................................................................................19
Moving and Vacation ...................................................18
Rollers ..........................................................................................19
Under Refrigerator .................................................16
Water Filter Accessory ..............................................12
Water Supply to Icemaker .................................18
Problem Solver .............................27-29
Normal Operating Sounds ...........................27
More questions ?_An the United States call
GEAnswer Center° 800.626.2000
in Canadaconsultyour local telephone
directoryfor the CamcoServiceCenter
IlnstaHation ........................................... 20-26
Adapter Plug ...............................................................20
Electrical Requirements .......................................20
Extension Cords .............................................................20
Grounding .......................................................................20
Reversing the Door Swing .......................23-26
Water Line Installation ..................................21,22
Consumer Services .........................2,4
Appliance Registration ..............................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..............................2
Warranty for Canadian Customers .............31
Warranty for U. S,Customers ............Back Cover
Top-MountNo-Frost
Models 18,19,21,22,24and25
GEAppliances
WELCOME
Welcome to the GE family. We're proud of our quality products and we
believe in dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to-use guide and
you'll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service staff. Best of
all, you'll experience these values each time you open your refrigerator,
That's important, because your new refrigerator will be part of your
family for a long time.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)_ CFCs are believed to
harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer° If you intentionally
release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to
Frees and imprisonment under provisions of the
federal Clean Air Act.
HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
if you don't understand something or need
more help:
In the United States, call:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
In Canada, write:
Manager, Consumer Relations
2645 Skymark Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada LAW 4H2
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 section in this guide. It lists
minor operating problems that you can correct yomself
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You'll see them on a label on the left side, near the top
of the fresh food compartment.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
refrigerator.
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any co[respondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: You must provide proof of purchase
or installation date foi in-warranty service,
Date Purchased
Date Installed
BuildedDealer Name
Address
Phone
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V[PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read aH instructions before using this appliance.
:A :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.
o 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 safely refreeze frozen foods that
have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if
. This refrigerator must be properly they are still cold--below 40°E (4°C.).
: installed and located in accordance "._.Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
_2,,_,' .... Never unplug your refrigerator by
_:i__::_il pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
o Repair or replace immediately al! electric
serwce 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
wall, be careful not to r011over or damage the
power cord.
o Do not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in tile refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves
0 f your old refrigerator is stil! around
the house but n& in use, be sure to
remove the doors. This will reduce the
l_ossibility of danger to children.
have any off-odor oroff:color should not be
reffozen andshould 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 meats 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."
* nplug your refrigerator before
cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any selwicing be performed by a
qualified individual
Before replach,lg a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in orderto avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Turning control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
oAfter 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.
*If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with theheating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaldng mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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We'll Be There
With the purchase of your 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!
GEAnswerCentePIn_eUnitedStates:000.626.2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center _ information service is available to help, Your call-and
your question-will be answered prompdy 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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2645SIo/markAvenue,Mississauga,Ontario,CanadaL4W4/t2
In-HomeRepairSemice/n_eUnitedStates:O004_E-CARES(000432-2737)
AGE consumer service professional will provide expe_t repair service, scheduled at a time that's convenient for you. Many GE
Consumer'Service company-operated locations offer you 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.
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Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety el GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, cal1800.626.2000..
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or' a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC
(800-8334322) to request information or service,
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2045Slo/markAvenue,Mississauga,Ontario,CanadaL4W4tt2
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You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be thee e after your warranty expires, Purchase a GE contract
while yourwarranty 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,
800-401-3630InCanada
PartsandAccossodosIn_eUnitedStates:600-6264002
Individuals qualified to service their' own appliances can have parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home, The GE parts system
provides access to over 47,000 parts, .,and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted, VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted,
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel, Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe
operation.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
The temperature controls in your refrigerator
have letters and numbers. Initially set the freezer
control at "C" and the fresh food control at "52'
The fresh food control maintains the temperatures
throughout the refrigerator.
5 INITIAL SETTING
9 COLDEST
FRESHFOOD
Moving the fresh food control to "OFF" stops
cooling in both areas--fresh food and freezer--
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
The freezer control
moves a damper to
change the amount
of cold air that
moves from the
freezer to the fresh
food compartment.
Cordair . _ raE (coldest setting)
from freezer _;;;_4._C 1[
compartment _.N_N II
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(warmestsetting) A r-:::_
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Power Saver Switch
The power saver' switch is located on the temperature
control panel. To reduce the amount of electricity
required to operate your refrigerator, push switch to
the POWER SAVER setting,
This turns off the unit in your refrigerator that
prevents moisture from forming on the outside.
With this unit turned off, 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 thatfoims
on the refrigerator surface may cause deterioration of
the paint finish., It will be important to protect the
finish by using appliance polish wax as described in
the Care & Cleaning section.
The cost to operate the low-wattage unit is about the
same as it costs to use two night lights.
When you move the power saver switch from the
POWER SAVER setting, low wattage electricity
flows through the unit and warms the outside of the
refrigerator° Under most conditions, this prevents the
forming of moisture or water droplets,
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
compaxtments_ Although your refrigerator is designed
and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
frost on packages is normal.
If you turn your household thermostat
below 60°F. (16°C.) at night...
o..you may want to move the freeze_
control one step colder. Cooler
temperatures in the house may cause
the compressor to operate less
frequently, thus allowing the freezer
compartment to warm somewhat. To
protect your frozen food supply, leave the freezer
setting at this colder setting for the entke winter or for
as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.
Moving the freezer' control to colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, move the fresh food
control one step warmer_
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
refrigerator's controls back to their regular settings.
How to Test Temperatures
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 _oo
hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls,
After changing the controls, always allow 24 hours
for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
have set.
FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
Use these storage times as guidelines for good eating
quality. The type of packaging used and the storage
temperatures wilt affect how long food will keep in
the refrigerator
New techniques are constantly being developed
Consult the County Extension Service or your local
Utility Company for the latest information on freezing
and storbzg foods,,
Refrigerat0r [ Freezer l
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months
Milk & cream
Cream cheese, cheese
spread & cheese food
Cottage cheese
Hard cheese (Swiss,
Cheddar & Parmesan)
Sour cream
1 week after the
"sell by" date
I-2 weeks after
the "sell by" date
5-7 days after the
"sell by" date
1-2 months
10 days after the
"sell by" date
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
May become crumbly
Not recommended
Store butter' covered in the DaiIy
Compartment to prevent butter from
absorbing odors,
Refrigerate immediately after use, Close
tightly, Don't drink out of the carton
because enzymes from your mouth cause
milk to sour. Don't freeze cream unless
whipped, '
Wrap tightly,
Wrap tightly to keep odors confined,
Cut off mold if it develops on the surface°
EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks
or whites
FRESH FRUITS
Apples
Avocados
Berries & cherries
Ciuus fluits
Grapes
Peaches, nectarines,
plums & apricots
Pineapples, cut
t week after' the
"sell by" date
2-4days
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Not recommended ICover' and store small ends down,
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9-!2 months
Ripening of many fruits is slowed by refrigeration Store fruits in the storage
drawer with the control on the "Fruits" setting
! month
3-5 days
2-3 days
6-t2 months
6-12 months
6-12 months '
Not recommended
6-12 months
6-12 months
6-12 months
1-2 weeks
3-5 days
3-5 days
2-3 days
Ripen at room temperature befbre
refrigerating, Avocados wilt darken
when refrigerated.
Store covered or in the storage
drawer to prevent moisture loss,
Store uncovered
Store covered or in the storage
drawer to prevent moisture loss.
Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating_
Use quickly for best eating quality.
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Foods Time | Time Storage Tips
Since vegetables remain fresh longest in a moist environment, they should be stored in the Fresh
FRESH VEGETABLES drawer with the contro! on the "Vegetables" setting. If the drawers axe full, store vegetables in plastic
bags or plastic containers to prevent moisture loss.
Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store
Brussels sprouts
& broccoli
Cabbage & celery
Cauliflower'& snap beans
Carrots, parsnips, beets,
radishes & turnips
Green peas
& lima beans
Lettuce & other'
salad greens
Onions, green
Peppers & cucumbers
3-5 days
1-2 weeks
1 week
2 weeks
3-5 days
t week
3-5 days
1 week
8-12 months
Not recommended
8-12 months
8-12 months
8-12 months
Not recommended
8-12 months
8-12 months
in the drawer;
Wrap we!l[ These odors will travel to other foods,
Wrap we!l[ These odors will travel to other foods.
Wrap well! These odors wilt travel to other f0ods_
Remove tops and wrap well,
Nature's wrapping is best. Leave them in
their pods until ready to use_
Wash. Drain well. Refiigerate in the drawer,
Wrap well! These odors will travel to other foods.
Wrap well! These odors will travel to other foods,
FRESH POULTRY & FISH
Chicken
Turkey, duck & goose
Fish
FRESH MEATS
Beef, gound
Beef, roast & steak
Pork
Veal
Sausage, ground
Lamb
1-2 days
1-2 days
1-2 days
6-12 months
4-6 months
8-12 months
Can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
Place in the Meat drawer with the control on the
"Fresh Meat" setting_ When freezing longer than
2 weeks, overwrap with suitable freezer wrap to
reduce freezer burn,
I-2 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
4-6 months
9-12 months
6-9 months
4-6 months
1-3 months
9-12 months
Can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
Place in the Meat drawer with the control on the
"Fresh Meat" setting_ When freezing longer than
2 weeks, ovetwIap with suitable freezer' wrap to
prevent freezer burn.
PROCESSED MEATS
1 monthBacon
Frankfurters
Ham, whole
half
slices
Luncheon meat
Sausage, smoked
7 days
7 days
7 days
5 days
3 days
3-5 days
7 days
2 weeks
1-3 months
1-3 months
1-2 months
Not recommended
Not reconmaended
Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and
stored in the Meat drawer with the control on the
"Deli/Cheese" setting.
Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may
be kept up to 2 weeks_
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* Sources: United States Department of Agricultme; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service; Iowa State University 7
SHELVES
How to Rearrange YourSheLves
Shelves in the fresh
food and fl'eezer
compartments are
adjustable°
To remove shelves:
Tilt the shelf up at
front, then lift it up
and out of tracks on
the rear" wall of the
N
iefligerator.
(on some models)
To replace shelves:
Select the desired shelf
height. With shelf front
raised slightly, engage
top hooks in tracks at
rear of cabinet., Then
lower fl'ont of' shelf until
it locks into position.
Wire shelves (on some
models) are adjustable
in the same manner,
N Engage
top hook
N Lower to lock
into place
Removable Wine Rack
The wine rack is designed
to hold a bottle on its side,,
(on some models)
Extra Freezer Shelf
Some models have an
extra fleezer shelf that .
allows you to use the
freezer space more
efficiently,,
(on some models)
Porta-Bins on the Doors (on some models)
Adjustable Porta-Bins on fresh .i
food and freezer compartment ,_,,
doors can easily be carried
from the refrigerator to the
work a_ea.
To remove: Slide Porta-Bin
forward on molded supports
until it comes completely
out of the door.
To relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage
Porta-Bins in the molded supports of the door,
and slide in.. Porta-Bin will hook in place°
Snuggers (onsomemodels)
Snuggers are designed to
give you storage flexibility
in Porta-Bins and on your'
fresh food door shelves.
Place index finger and
middle finger on either side
of the snugger near the front
and simply move it back
and forth to fit your needs..
,_ Sn/ugger
Two-Position Freezer Shelf (onsome models)
To relocate the two-position freezer shelf, lift slightly
and move it sideways to flee the ends of the shelf
from the holes in the walls,. Then tilt the shelf and
take it out. To reinstall the shelf, first insert one end
and then the other,.
For models without an For models with an icemaker,
icemaker, the shelf can be the shelf must be placed in
placed in either position, the lower position
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Features vary by model
Quick Serve:MSystem (onsomemodels)
CookJng-serving_storage 1 I
dishes with durable see- t
through lids fit into a
rack that hangs on the
fresh food or freezer
compartment door.
Dishes can be removed from and ietu:ned to the rack
as needed, and the rack can be removed and relocated
on either door in the same manner as the door bins,
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 on the
range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use
can be hazardous.
Quick Store Bin (onsomemodels)
This removable tilt-out
bin can be located on the
fresh food or freezer
compartment door.. It has
been designed for
convenient storage of those
frequently used items that
do not fit easily into a
Porta-Bin or soon-to-be-
used items that require
covered storage to keep
from drying out,.
To open, push the
latch up and pull the ...._\
bin handle forward _ -_x?, __, .
" _ _,\),', El]Pusnup
To avoid damaging the '_ _\_,,_b
refrigerator, make sure -f ""-a_-e'lx_
the bin is closed and __'_\\ ,,
latched before closing _'-_ <4k_,\_,1!
the refrigerator door, "_'_-__ _q'_}l
To remove the bin, lift
it up and out of the bin
housing.
To relocate the Quick
Store unit, lift the bin
housing up and out of' the
molded supports on the
door; move it to the
desired new location, and
lower it onto the molded
supports on the door. You
do not have to remove the
bin from the housing when BinHousing
relocating the Quick Store unit.
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STORAGE DRAWERS
Fruit & Vegetable Drawers
The storage drawers at the bottom of the flesh food
compartment are designed to provide high humidity
levels requked by most vegetables and lower
humidity levels required for most ffuits_
When replacing the drawers, always push them all
the way in,
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its
condition when placed in the drawers,,
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the
drawer's should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry°
Cool 'n Fresh Drawer (onsome models)
This refligerated drawer is designed to provide lower
humidity storage for items such as:
o Apples *Nectarines • Raspberries
• Apricots o Oranges ° Squash, summer
o Grapes oPeaches * Strawberries
• Mushrooms • Pears *Tangerines
Moist'n Fresh Drawer (on some models)
This refligerated drawer is designed to keep
unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural
moisture content of foods such as:
- Artichokes • Cherries ° Peas, green
- Asparagus • Corn ° Plums
• Beets, topped • Currants • Radishes
° Blueberries • Greens, leafy . Rhubarb
- Carrots • Lettuce • Spinach
° Celely • Parsley - Tomatoes, iipe
As in any refrigerated storage mea, it is
recommended that foods with strong odors be
stored wrapped--foods such as:
• Broccoli • Cauliflower ° Parsnips
• Brussels sprouts ° Green Onions ° Turnips
° Cabbage
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