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Contents

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

Important Safety Instructions. . ..3

How to Connect Electricity . ..3.4

Installation Requirements . . . ...4

How to Adjust Rollers . . . . . . ...4

How to Set Temperature

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

Automatic Energy Saver

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

Electronic Monitor and

Diagnostic System . . . . . . . ...6-9

Automatic Icemaker and

Water&Ice Dispenser . . ...10-12

Food Storage Suggestions . . ...13

Food-Saver System. . . . . . . . ...14

Shelf Positions . . . . . . . . ...15.16

User Maintenance

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l7.l8

WaterFilter Accessory. . . . . ...18

The Problem Solver . . . . ...19-21

If YouNeed Service . . . . . . . ...23

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

help you...

Read this book 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, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park .
Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

You’llsee 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.

Beforesending 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 request service, check

the Problem Solver on pages 19
through 21. It lists minor causes
of operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

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Energy-Saving Tips

● Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoid locating it next
toyour range, aheatingventorwhere
the sun will shine directly on it.

● Don’t open the doors more often

than necessary.

● Close the doors as soon as

possible, particularly in hot,

humid weather.

c Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house or
retiring for the night, check to be
sure the doors haven’tbeen left

open accidentally.
. Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

● WIPemoisture from bottles and

cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.

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● Keep foods covered to reduce

moisture buildup inside the
refrigerator.

● If you turn the controls to the

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

. Don’tovercrowdyour refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep everything
cool.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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W~~~When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:

● Use this appliance onIy 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 page4.

● Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord.

Alwaysgrip 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 connector end.

● When moving your refrigerator

away from the wall, be careful

not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

● After your refrigerator is in

operation, do not touch the cold

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

to these extremely cold surfaces.

● Do not place fingers or hands

on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator
is piugged in. This will prevent

contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the
cubes.

● Don’t refreezefrozen foods

which have thawed completely.

The United States Department of

Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:

“. . .Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that havethawed ifthey still

contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold—below 40”F.

“. . .Thawedground meats, poultry
or fish that haveany 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.

“Evenpartial thawingand refreezing
reduce the eating quality of foods,
particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality

of red meats is affected less than

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that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible
to saveas much of their eating

qbality as you can:’

● If your old refrigerator is stiil

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: Westrongly 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.

● Do not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requkements—~P()~MT...Pk~e

read carefuily.

How to connect
electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The powercord of this appliance
is equippedwith a three-prong

(grounding)plug which mateswith ti
standardthree-prong (grounding)
walloutlet

(Fig. ]) to minimize the

possibilityof electric shock hazard
from thisappliance.

PREFERRED
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INSUREPROPER
GROUNOEXISTS
BEFOREUSE

Havewalloutlet and circuitchecked
bya qualified electricianto make

sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

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Installation Requirements (...tu.ci)iIMPORTANTNT... Please Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, we strongly
recommendagainstuse ofan adapter
plug. However,ifyoustill electto use
an adapter,where localcodespermit,
a TEMPORARY CONNE~ION
maybe madeto a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.

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(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANAOA)

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The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in the
walloutlet to provideproper polarity
in the connection ofthe power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screwdoes not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and not
insulated. andwalloutlet isgrounded
through house wiring. Youshould
havethe circuitcheckedbyaqualified

electrician to make sure the outlet

is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, alwayshold

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.

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions,
ve 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

tjrpe applianceextension cordhaving

a mounding type plug and outlet

a;d that the electrical rating of the

cord be 15amperes (minimum) and

120volts. Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
service organization.

The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet—

(115volt, 60 Hertz, single phase
AC). This is recommended for
best performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires.

Refrigerator Location

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

because it will not run ofien 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 the following clearances

for ease of installation, proper air
circulation, and plumbing and
electrical connections:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5/8”

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

Allowthe followingdoor clearance:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3/4°

Water Supply toIcemaker

Youwill need to connect your
icemakerto acold water line. A water
supply kit containing copper tubing,
shut-offvalve,fittingsand instructions

is available at extra cost from your
dealer.Thereshouldbeenoughtubing
from the cold water supply to the
icemaker to allow you to movethe
refrigeratorout from the wallseveral

f=t (approximately3coilsof l/4-inch
copper tubing that is at least 10
inches in diameter).

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 door automatically.

To adjust rollers, remove the base

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

Turn roller adjusting screws

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

Whenadjustingfrontrollersforproper
door closure, it is recommended that
the bottom front edge of the cabinet
be approximately5/$?’fmm the floor.

To replace base grille, alignprongs ,.

on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until
grille snaps into place.

Operating YourRefrigerator

Set the
Temperature Controls

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INITIAL SETTING

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FRESH FOOD

COLDEST 9

Yourrefrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperature
in the fresh food and freezer

compartments.

INITIALLY, set the FRESH
FOOD control at 5 and the
FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at
a time.

IMPORTANT
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” stops cooling in
BOI’H compartments-fresh food
AND freezer—but does not shut
off power to the refrigerator.

How to TestTemperatures

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.

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Use the ice cream test for the

freezercompartment. 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, adjustthe temperature controls.

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

If you turn your
household thermostat
below 60”F.at night

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you maywant to turn the lettered
control one stepcolder, as from “C”
to “D1’ Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment
to warm somewhat. Toprotect your
frozen food supply, leave your

leffered setting at this colder setting

for the entire winter or for whatever

period oftime you are turning down
your thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down foran extended period.

This change should have no effect
on your fresh foodcompartment.

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.

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Automatic

Eneqgy Saver System

Youwon’tfind an “energy saver”’
switchon this refrigerator.

Warmliquid 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.

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the
freezeror fresh foodcompartments.

Yourrefrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.

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Electronic Monitor & Diagnostic System

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things foryou.

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@ Red signal light flashes to tell

you when either door is open.
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reen signal light tells you that
the Door Alarm beeper has been
set to sound after either door has
been open 30 seconds.

@Red signal light tells you when
freezer foodkeeping temperature is
above normal.

@G

reen lighted word NORMAL
indicates that no failure has been

detected bythe diagnostic system.
@Flashing green diagnostic

codes in the display warn you
when:

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frozen foods should be

checked.
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power has been interrupted.

❑

icemaker maynot be operating

properly.

❑

defrost systemhas failed.

❑freezer control may need to be

set for a colder temperature.

What these codes mean—and
what to do when they appear—is
summarized on the inside of the
freezer compartment door and
explained more thoroughly on
the following pages.

@System Check pad putsa
reviewof the electronic diagnosis

of fivecoded functions at your
fingertip and also allows you to
erase codes from display.

@Electronic control allows you
to turn night light in water-and-ice
dispenser on and off.

@Electronic control allows you
to select ice cubes or crushed ice,
and green signal light confirms
your choice.

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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:

s PF flashes in the display. Touch

SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to
erase it.

● Green word NORMAL glows.

● Red WARMTEMPERATURE

light glows if freezer compartment
temperature is higher than normal.
Itgoes offwhen proper foodkeeping
temperature is reached.

● Door alarm beeper is activated

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and green light on DOOR ALARM
pad glows.

● CRUSHED ice selection light

glows.

● Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if

either door is open, goes out when
doors are shut.

● Night light in water-and-ice

dispenser is off.

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Howto Set the
Door Alarm

Youdon’t have to set the visual
alarm. As long as either door is

open, the red DOOR OPEN signal
light flashes.

If the green signal light on the
DOOR ALARM pad is glowing,
the beeper alarm is set. If it’snot,

touch the pad to turn it on.

Whythe Red Warm
TemperatureLight Glows.

At first, it’sprobably because your
newly installed refrigerator hasn’t

completely cooled down yet. Wait

a fewhours for it to cool, and then

the light will go out.

From then on, the red light 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.

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If either door is open for more than
30seconds, a recurring beep sounds.

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 green light will go out
and the beeping will stop.

Deactivating the Door Alarm
beeper does not turn the red DOOR
OPEN light off—it keeps flashing
until the door is closed.

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Howthe Electronic
Monitor andDiagnostic
System Works.

The word NORMAL is lighted

in green except when a failure has

been detected.

The SYSTEM CHECK-RESET

pad has two functions:

1. Youcan touch the SYSTEM

CHECK-RESET pad and get a
review ofthe electronic diagnostic
codes in order of their priority.

2. Youcan touch the SYSTEM
CHECK-RESET pad to erase three
flashing codes immediately and
two codes after the condition that
caused them to flash has been
corrected (see page 8).

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Electronic Monitor & Diagnostic System (continued)

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 bybeeps.

If more than one coded function
requires attention at the same
time, the one with the highest

priority will be displayed first.
Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK- .

RESET-pad will evaluate all other
coded functions. If the NORMAL
display is lit during the displaying
of a code, that function is operating
properly.

Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK­RESET pad will erase three codes
immediately-~~ Cl and CC.

The DE and FFcodes can only be

erased by touching the SYSTEM
CHECK-RESET pad after the
condition that caused the code to
flash has been corrected.

This flashing code tells you the
powerto the refrigerator has
been interrupted for more than 2

seconds. Check ~he condition of
food in both the fresh food and
freezer compartments. Touch
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
to erase code.

This flashing code tells you
something’s wrong with the defrost
system—keep doors closed to
retain cold and call for service.
Code flashes until problem is

corrected.

There is no fault with the
refrigerator when PF code

flashes.

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This flashing code tells you to
check your frozenfired. 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
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
after the freezer compartment
temperature has returned to
normal will erase the code.

This flashing code tells

YOUto

check the automatic icemaker.

Ice clumps in the storage bin may
have stalled the icemaker. Follow
corrective measures described on
page 20. If water supply to the

icemaker is not connected or not
turned on, make sure manual
icemaker switch is in the OFF
position (see page 10). Code stops

flashing when problem is corrected
or SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad

is touched.

This flashing code tells you to

check temperature controls and
adjust them if necessary. (See
directions on page 5.) Touch
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
to erase code. If code reappears
after 4 hours, call for sefiice.

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