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Contents

Page

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . .. Inside

Front Cover

Important Cautions. . . . . . . . . ...1

Electrical Requirements. . . ...1.2

installation Information. . . . . ...2

Howto Adjust Rollers. . . . . . . ...2

How to Set Temperature

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Automatic Energy Saver

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3

Food Storage Suggestions. . ...4

How toAdjust Shelves. . . . . . ...5

Food-Saver System. . . . . . ...6.7

Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8

User Maintenance

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..9

Problem Solver. . . . . . . . ...10-12

Special Ser~ices . . . . . . . . ..Inside

Back CoVer

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

help you...

Read this book carefully.

It is designed to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something

or need more help ... Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write (include your phone number)

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration card that came with your refrigerator. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged refrigerator, immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check

the Problem Solver on pages 10 through 12. It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save

you an unnecessary service call.

Energy-Saving Tips

● Location of your refrigerator is

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

sun will shine directly on it.

● Don’t open doors more often

than necessary.

● Close the doors as soon as

possible, particularly in hot, humid

weather.

. Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be

sure doors haven’t been left ajar

inadveflently.

● Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

. Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in

the refrigerator.

● Keep al I foods covered to

reduce moisture build-up inside

the refrigerator.

● If you turn controls to coldest

position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings.

● Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator

Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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Important Cautions

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Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARN ING–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 Book.

. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it

is used. See grounding instructions

below and on page 2.

. Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

. Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that

have become frayed or otherwise

.- ‘amaged. Do not use a cord that

,IOWScracks 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 roll over or damage the power cord.

surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere

to these extremely cold surfaces.

. If your refrigerator has an

automatic icemaker, do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking 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 safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 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.

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.”

. 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.

. Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs. Note: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed

by a qualified individual. B. Before cleaning. C. Before replacing a burned-out

light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to 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.

. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold

“Even partial thawing and refreez-

ing reduce the eating quality of

. Do not operate your refrigerator in

the presence of explosive fumes.

hlsta!kltion Requirements – IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully

How to connect electricity

For personal safety,

this appliance must be

properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance

~ is equipped with a three-prong

~‘ounding) plug which mates with

d standard three-prong (grounding)

wall receptacle (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

PREFERRED METHOD

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Have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the

receptacle is properly grounded.

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INSURE PROPER

GROUNDEXISTS

BEFORE USE

Where a standard two-prong wall

.receptacle is encountered, it is the

personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it

replaced with a properly grounded

three-prong wall receptacle.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE

THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD.

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Installation Requirements (continued

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IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully

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,

aTEMPORARY CONNECTION may

be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED IN CANADA)

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Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must be

aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall receptacle is grounded through house wiring. Customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle 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 likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

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GROUNDAND BEFOREUSE

Use of extension cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly

recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord be

15 amperes minimum. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization.

The refrigerator should always

be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet—

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt, 50 Hertz, single phase AC).

This is recommended for best

performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

Refrigerator Installation

Location

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60°F.

because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving.Tips

regarding location.

Clearances

Allow 5/8” at each side, 1”over top, and 1”at rear for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections. Allow 3/4” at each side for door clearance.

When building a new home ...

consider providing water supply to

refrigerator location.

connection of optional automatic

icemaker should you wish to install one at a later date.

It will simplify

Rollers

Adjustable rollers, which enable

you to move your refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning, are

located behind the base grille. These rollers should be set so that the refrigerator is firmly positioned

on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway. Specially designed door hinges lift

both doors slightly when opened. The force of gravity then helps close the doors automatically.

To adjust rollers, remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom - ‘ and pulling it straight out.

Turn 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, it is recom-

mended that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8 inch from the floor.

To replace base grille, align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and gently push forward

until grille snaps into place.

-Operating Your Refrigerator

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Set the temperature controls

FREEZER

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

. INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD

;ontrol at 5 and the FREEZER

control at C.

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired compartment con-

trol one letter or number at a time.

11’41P0RTANT When initially setting the controls or

when adjusting them, allow 24 hours

for the temperatures to stabilize, or

even out.

Note: Turning the fresh food control

to “OFF” turns off BOTH compart-

ments—fresh food AND freezer.

to test temperatures

How Use the milk test for the fresh food

compartment. Place a container of

milk on thetopshelf 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 con-

tainer of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it

~ after a day. if it’s too hard or too soft,

~~,djust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

INITIAL SETTING

COLDEST

INITIAL sETTIRK 5 FRESH FOOD

COLDEST

If you turn your household

thermostat below 60°F. at night

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you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder, as from “C” to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the

house may cause the freezer controls to operate less frequently, 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 are turning down your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no

effect on your fresh food section. 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 settings.

Automatic

Energy Saver System

You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator.

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser isautomatically 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.

No defrosting

Itis not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

Part No 468307P08

Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested storage times

for meat and poultry*

Eating qualitydrops aftertimeshown

FreshMeats

Roasts (Beef and Lamb)

Roasts (Pork and Veal) Steaks (Beef) Chops (Lamb) Chops (Pork) Ground and Stew Meats Variety Meats Sausage (Pork)

REFRl#!RATOR

35° :T400F.

DAYS

3t05 3t05 3tc5 3t05 3t05 lto2 lto2 lto2

ProcessedMeats

Bacon

Frankfurters

Ham (Whole)

Ham (Half)

Ham (Sllces) Luncheon Meats Sausage (Smoked) Sausage

(Dry and Semi-Dry)

7 7 7 3t05 3 3t05 7

14 to 21

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes

Gravy and Meat Broth

3!04 lto2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole) Chicken (Pieces) Turkey (Pieces)

Duck and Goose (Whole)

Giblets

lto2 lto2 lto2 lto2 lto2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces

(Covered with Broth) Pieces (Not Covered) Cooked Poultry Dishes Fried Chicken

lto2 3t04 3t04 3t04

(Other than for meats& poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables

Lean fish. Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

Ieft-overs (cooked), Ice cream (origtnal carton)

New techniques are constantly

being developed. Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information

on freezing and storing foods.

*U.S. Department of Agriculture

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry– Meats, fish and poultry

purchased from the store vary in

quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.

FRE!’ZER

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MONTHS

6 to 12 4t08 6 to 12 6t09 3t04

3t04 3t04 lto2

1 x lto2 lto2 lto2

Freezing

not

recom-

mended

2t03 2t03

12 9 6 6 3

6 1 4t06

8-12 months 6-8 months

2-3 months

1 month max.

. Always remove store wrappings.

● Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

To store cheese, wrap well with wax

paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

. Carefully wrap to expel air and

help prevent mold.

● Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

To store vegetables–Vegetable

drawers have been specially designed to preserve natural moisture

and freshness of produce.

● Crispness can be maintained by

covering vegetables with a moist towel.

. As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.

To store ice cream–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 location in the freezer compartment and the temperature control setting to keep your favorite ice cream at the right serving temperature.

. Also, the rear of the freezer

compartment is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential require-

ments for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be necessary.

3. Proper packaging. Use food

wraps designed especially for

freezing; they’re readily available in a wide selection at your favorite

store.

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 completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows:

TFF19,20 . . . . . . . . . . ..20 pounds

TFF22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 pounds

TFF24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 pounds

Organize your food storage for convenience.

Store all like things together. This not only saves time, but electricity— because you can find foods faster.

● Place the oldest items up front so.

they can be used up promptly.

● Use the handy shelves on the door

for most frequently used sauces and condiments.

. Use the meat drawer, if your model has one, for meats you do not freeze.

To save money in energy and food costs.

● Place most perishable items such

as milk, cream or cottage cheese toward the rear of the top shelf as they will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment.

. Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.

. Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in storage drawers, in models so

equipped, will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

. Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once.

c Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy., ‘ ‘~,

. When going out of town for sev-

eral days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an icemaker,

move the icemaker manual switch to “OFF” and shut off water to the refrigerator.

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Shelf Positions

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How to rearrange

your shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjust-

able, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs and change them when your individual requirements call for more or less room between shelves.

Multi-Position Shelves in Freezer Compartment

(on models so equipped)

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:

Adjustable Shelves in

Fresh Food Compartment

(on models so equipped)

If shelf supports at desired level on right wall do not have tabs, merely

lower shelf into place on supports.

Juice-Can Rack

(On

models so equipped)

1. While pressing tabs on shelf supports on right wall, lift shelf out of grooves in supports.

To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up

at front, then lift it up and out of

tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

Cans of frozen juice are easily accessible when stored in the rack on the freezer compartment door.

Additional

cans go here

To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position.

Tempered glass shelves (on models so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

2. Pull shelf sideways until shelf rods come out of holes on left wall.

3. Select desired shelf height and insert shelf rods into holes on left

wall. If shelf supports at desired level on right wall have tabs, lower shelf into grooves on support while pressing tabs. Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted into grooves.

Place first

can here

To load it, place first can in bottom opening of rack. Then load additional cans into the rack from the top.

Part No. 468307P08

General Electric Food-Saver

Moist’n

drawer–

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-Moist’nFresh drawer–

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System

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Convertible

MeatKeeper

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Moist’n Fresh Drawers

(on models so equipped)

The two top half-width refrigerated drawers and the top full-width refrigated drawer are designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh longer by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:

“ Artichokes

● Asparagus

● Beets,topped● Currants ● Rhubarb

● Blueberries

● Carrots

● Celery

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous

foods be stored wrapped–foods

such as:

● Broccoli cCabbage

● Brussels

Sprouts

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 drawers should be poured out and the drawers wiped dry.

The Moist’n Fresh drawers are

partially sealed by gaskets attached

to the covers at the front and back

edges. Always replace them in these

covers and push the drawers all the

way in.

● Cherries ● Plums

● Corn

●,Greens,leafy

● Lettuce ● Tomatoes,

● Parsley ripe

● Peas,green

● Radishes

● Spinach

● Parsnips

● Cauliflower

● GreenOnions

● Turnips

~Cool’nFresh

drawer–

donofforce tightly closed

ConvertibleMeatKeeper

Cool’n Fresh Drawer

(on models so equipped)

The lower right half-width refrigerated drawer is designed to provide lower humidity storage for items such as:

● Apples ● Nectarines ● Raspberries

● Apricots

● Grapes ● Peaches ● Strawberries

● Mushrooms● Pears ● Tangerines

● Oranges

● SummerSquash

Convertible Meat Keeper

(on models so equipped)

The “Meats or Vegetables” 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.

TFF22, TFF24 ~ TFF20

Set control lever all the way down–

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.

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Set control lever all the way up to convert the “Meats or Vegetables” 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.

Sealed Snack Pack

(on models so equipped)

The Sealed Snack Pack–and glass shelf to which it is attached—can be relocated within the fresh food compartment. The sealed drawer

retains high humidity for convenient storage of unwrapped meats and cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

Drawer Removal

Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment 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, follow the procedure that’s applicable to your model.

Full-Width Drawers

1. If your refrigerator has adjustable (cantilever) shelves, temporarily

locate bottom adjustable shelf higher up in cabinet.

2. Pull vegetable drawer part-way out. Reach in, push rear of cover up and, at the same time, push it back until it clears front-corner retainers.

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6. Tilt cover and take it out.

7. Tilt and remove the drawer.

After cleaning, reverse procedure to replace.

Half-Width Drawers

1. Pull the upper left drawer

straight out.

4. Pull the meat drawer straight out, then lift its cover and remove it.

5. Slide the bottom right drawer and

cover to the left and remove them.

Simply replace in reverse order, making sure grooves at rear of covers engage supporting rods at rear of refrigerator. Meat drawer must be

returned to the lower left position.

3. Tilt and remove the cover.

4. Tilt and remove the drawer.

On models with full-width meat

drawer:

5. Grasp rear of flexible meat pan cover, bend it upward and push it back until notch on right of cover lines up with tab on cover support.

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3. Slide the upper right drawer and cover to the left and remove them.

Part No 468307P08

Ice Service

Accessories

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Ice’n Easy

(on models so equipped)

To release ice cubes, invert

tray, insert one

of ice storage bin and press at front

right side.

Inverted tray may also be held over bin, and both ends twisted to release cubes.

On models without storage bin,

twist trays as shown above to release cubes.

end in slot at rear

Automatic Icemaker

Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost)

AGE automatic icemaker will

replace the ice you use. ..automatically. It can keep you supplied

with a binful of cubes—ice for

everything, everybody-without

fuss or muss.

If your refrigerator did not come

already equipped with an auto-

matic icemaker, you may add one— contact your local GE dealer; specify UK-KIT-1.

The perfect companion to your automatic icemaker— Quadra Kleen Water Filter

Your ice cubes can only be

as clear and fresh-tasting as the water that produces

them. That’s why it’s a good

idea to purify your water

with a Quadra Kleen Water

Filter. Its activated charcoal

removes musty, stale odors

and unpleasant medicinal,

metallic tastes. A porous

fiber cartridge catches dirt,

rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X214. It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4” O.D. copper water line.

For only one or two ice cubes,

leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove

desired number of cubes. Wash ice trays and storage bin in

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

!Jse~ Maintenance

Instructions

Cleaning your

refrigerator

Outside

Protect the paint finish. The finish

on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay new-

Iooking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish wax when the refrigerator is new and then at

least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available from GE/Hotpoint Appliance

Parts Marts. Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a

clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish 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.

~ Oo not use scouring pads, powdered

jleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-

taining bleach.

Inside

Clean both fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year.

It is recommended that the refriger-

ator be unplugged before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry. Follow this same procedure for cleaning door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, and all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and ice storage bin in lukewarm water only. Do not use cleansing powders

or other abrasive cleaners.

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your

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automatic dishwasher.

Behind

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrig-

erator 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.

Condenser

For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 2) and remove the defrost water pan, then either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Condenser

Defrost Water Pan

Pan located behind base grille

should be cleaned at least once a year. When reinstalling pan, firmly push pan ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.

Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment

During yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and pour a

solution of baking soda (one teaspoon) and two cups of warm (not

boiling) water into the drain opening

at the bottom rear of the freezer compartment. This will help elimi-

nate odor and reduce clogging of

the drain line to the defrost water

pan. Then empty and clean the

defrost water pan and replace it.

When you goon

vacation

For extended vacations or

absences, shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the” numbered control OFF, clean interior with baking soda solution of one table spoon of soda to one quart of water.

Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave

open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls at

regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 60° F. follow same instructions as for extended vacations.

If you have an icemaker, move icemaker manual switch to OFF position and be sure to shut off

water supply. ON-OFF switch is

located near the front of the icemaker.

When you move

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle, 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 on/y during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

Part No 468307P08

TO save time and money,

check the Problem Solver

before you call for service.

If you have a problem, it may be minor. You may be able to correct

it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.

The Problem Solver

Rapid Electrical 13iagnosis -,

Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home— takes only minutes for a service technician to check its entire electrical system. No need to unplug, move or unload the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

Save time and money...

PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

before you call for service, check the following:

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

. Temperature control in OFF position. . If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle. . If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

s require more operating time.

. Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down. s Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen. . l-lot weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open.

● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 3.

. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 9. . Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.

...

MOTOR STARTS & STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

RAITLING

—

. 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 need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS, page 2. . If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal. . Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

HOT AIR FROM BOll_OM OF REFRIGERATOR

DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY

OPERATING SOUNDS

. Normal air flow cooling motor. /n the refrigeration process, if k norms/ that

heat be expelled in 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.

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

amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

. The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

● Normal fan air flow—one 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 into drain pan.

●

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 refills.

FRESH FOOD

OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

TOO WARM

FGODS DRY OUT

FROST OR ICE

CRYSTALS ON

FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE

FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE

ODOR/TASTE

● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 3.

. Warm weather—frequent door openings . Door left open for long time.

. Package may be holding door open.

. Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

. Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open. . Too frequent and too long

door openings.

. Frost within package is normal.

. Door may have been left ajar. . Turn temperature of freezer compartment

colder.

. Old cubes need to be discarded. . Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. . Unsealed packages in fresh food and/or freezer compartments may be

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

● Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 9.

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. DIVIDER BETWEEN

FRESH FOOD AND FREEZER COMPARTMENTS FEELS WARM

● 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.

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Part No 468307P08

The Problem Solver (continueci)

PROBLEM

MOISTURE FORMS

ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERATOR

I REFRIGERATOR

HAS ODOR

MOISTURE

COLLECTS INSIDE

‘ WATER ON FLOOR

TO REPLACE A LIGHT

BULB IN FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT:

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

. Not unusual during period of high humidity.

. Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

. Check for spoiled food. . . .

● Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 9.

. Defrost water pan needs cleaning.

. Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.

. Too frequent and too long door openings. c In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

. Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Turn numbered temperature control to OFF and pull off knob.

3. Pull bottom of light panel down about %“

lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls, and 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) position, turn it to previous setting, and

—just enough to disengage

Replace temperature control knob in

“plugrefrigerator back in.

OFF

TO REPLACE A LIGHT

BULB IN FREEZER COMPARTMENT:

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Lift light panel to disengage bottom from pins on

side walls and top from the channel it mates with.

Remove light panel. After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel

(lower top into channel, and bottom over pins).

3. Plug in refrigerator.

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How to do away with

.urprise repair bills

General Electric helps the do-it-yourselfer

Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered product.

Before it Iett the factory, it went through rigorous tests, just to make sure it was as defect-free as possible. And you have a warranty (see back cover of this book) to protect you against any manufacturing de-

fects during the early period of your appliance’s life.

Now you can have the same

trouble-free and surprise-free service beyond the\.varranty period.

You can buy a Generai Electric Service Contract. For one Iowfee... usually just pennies a day. ..General

Electric will take care of any repairs

your appliance needs—both parts and labor. You are protected for the length of your contract. Even when costs go up, you pay nothing more.

Want more information? There’s no obligation. You can get infor-

- nation on Service Contracts any ,ne. Just write your name and

address, date of installation, and the model and serial number of your appliance and send to:

Manager, Service Contracts General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you’re the kind of person who likes to do-it-yourself—or if you’re interested in saving money on

out-of-warranty repairs—General

Electric now offers some real help:

Step-by-Step Repair Manual

You can use this manual to solve common repair problems. GE makes it easy because your manual contains important do-it-yourself

information:

. charts to help you diagnose

problems . easy to understand instructions . step-by-step photos with repair

procedures . a skill level index c the recommended tools needed

to perform repairs

Replacement Parts

When repairing your appliance, we

recommend you use authorized GE replacement parts. Each part is packaged in a color coded box with:

●

easy parts identification

●

estimated time of repairs

●

step-by-step instructions

●

recommended tools

Where to Purchase Step-by-Step Repair Manuals and Parts

You can purchase GE repair manuals and replacement parts for your appliance from authorized participating General Electric dealers.

Note: Of course, repairs should be attempted only by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mech-

anical experience. Any attempt to

repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property

damage.

If you need service

In many cities, there’s a General Electric Factory Service Center. Call, and a radio-dispatched truck will come to your home by appointment—morning or afternoon. Charge the work, if you like. All the centers accept both MasterCard and Visa Cards. Check the White Pages for “GENERALELECTRICC OMPANY” or’’GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE.”

Or look for General Electric franchised Customer Care n servicers. You’ll find them in the Yellow Pages

]der “GENERAL ELECTRIC UUSTOMER CARE8 SERVICE” or “GENERALELECTRIC-H OTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE~ SERVICE.”

If you need service literature, parts lists, parts or accessories,

contact one of the Factory Service Centers, a franchised Customer Care” servicer or your dealer.

If you are dissatisfied with the service you received, here are three steps you should follow

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are dissatisfied. In most cases this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still dissatisfied, write all the details—including your

phone number–to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

General Electric Company

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606 This panel, known as MACAP, is a

group of independent consumer experts under the sponsorship of

several industv associations. Its

purpose is to study practices and

advise the industry of ways to

improve customer service. Because MACAP is free of industry control

and influence, it is able to make

impartial recommendations, con-

sidering each case individually.

Part No. 468307P08

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC

~WARRAN

WHAT IS NOT COVERED QSerViCe triPs tO Your home tO

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

five years from date of original

For

purchase, we will provide, free of

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

part of the sealed refrigerating

system (the compressor, conden-

ser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

teach you how to use the product. or resetting of circuit breakers.

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: The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact

You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

your dealer or installer.

any

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 Factory Service Centers or by our franchised Customer Care* servicers during normal working hours. Check the White Pages for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY or GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE. Look in the Yellow Pages for GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON-

SIBLE DAMAGES.

or used commercially.

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

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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 vary 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.

Manager–Consumer Affairs, Generai Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

GE NE RAL@EIECTRIC

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