Monogram ®
Use and Care Guide
for Side-by-Side
36", 42", 48"
Built-In
Refrigerators
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Consumer Information
Built - l_ Rei7"ig_,r_tors
Your new Monogram refiigerator makes an ebquent statement of st)qe, convenience
and kitchen plamfing flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical
storag_ arrangements or assiduous attention to detail-or for aH of these reasons--you'H
find that your Monogram refiigerator's superior blend of form and fimcflon will delight
you for years to come.
The Monogram refiigerator was designed to provide the fiexibili V to blend in with
your kitchen cabinetry. Decorative door insert paneh alh)w it to match your kitchen
cabinets or blend with your kitchen decor. Custom handles are also available to fiwther
personalize your refiigerator. Through a series of product and trim kit choices, the
Monogram refiigerator can be beautififlly integrated into the kitchen.
Since this is designed to be a buihAn product, custom paneh are required on the fiont
of the Monogram refi-igerator. Consuh your kitchen designer or cabinemmker for your
customized look.
The infi)rmation on the fifllowing pages will help you operate and maintain your
refiigerator properly.
• Center 800.626.2000.If you have any questions, call the GEAnswer ® _ _
In Canada, please call 1.888.880.3030.
Corztents
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Consumer Services
huportant Phone Numbers ............ 24
Model and Serial Numbers .............. 3
Problem SoDer , ................... 21-23
Product Registration ................ 3, 26
SafTetyInstru( tions ................... 4-7
Warranty for (ustomers in Canada ...... 27
in the USA ................... Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
(;leaning-Outside and Inside .......... 17
Cleaning=-Conmdeusor Fins ........... 18
Light Bulb Replacement .............. 19
Moving and Va_ adon .................. 18
Read this guide carefidly. It is intended to
help you operate and maintain ym_r new
Keep it ban@ for answers to your
question s.
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ................... 10
Shelves ........................... 15, 16
Storage Drawers ................... 13, 14
Temperature Controls ................ 8, 9
Preparation
Clearances ........................... 20
Lo(adon ............................. 20
Rollers ............................... 20
If you don' t understand something or
need more help, (:all:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
In Canada, call 1.888.88(1.3030.
Consumer ][rtformatiort
B_i[t - In R(fii'ig'(+rators
Wri te
down the
model d_
sepal
rSiT_erator
YotFll see them on a label above the
fieezer compamnent behind the top
panel.
These mHnbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card
included with this gafide.
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the refiigerator.
Before you request service, check the
Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Nmnber
Serial Nmnber
Use these mmlbers in any (orresponden(e
or service calls concerning your
refiigerator.
It lists causes of minor operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
To obtain sereice, see the Consmrmr
Services page in the back of this guide.
We're proud of our service and want you to
be pleased. If for some reason you are not
happy with the service you receive, here
are steps to follow for fmtber help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced
your appliance. Explain why you are not
pleased. In most cases, this will solve the
problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
all the details-including your phone
nlllllber_to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
f_r customers in Canada:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced
your appliance. Explain why you are not
pleased. In most cases, this will solve the
problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, _lite all
th e de tail s-in clu di n g your p h on e n u m be r
1o:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suim 310
Moncton, N.B. El C 9M3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING--When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including tile fl)llowing:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and
Care Guide.
• This refrigerator must be properly
installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.
They couM damage tile refligerator and
seriously injure themselves.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Sldn may adhere to
these extremely cold surfaces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
If your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker, avoid contact with tim moving
parts of tim ejector meclmnism, or with
tim beating element that releases tim
cubes. Do not place fingers or bands on
tim automatic icemaking mechanism
while tim refligeramr is plugged in.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning
and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any ser_qcing be
performed by a qualified individual.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
tim refrigerator should be unplugged in
order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bully may
break when being replaced.) NOTE:
Turning control to "0" does not remove
power to tim light circuit.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
agDANGER : RISK OF CHILD ENTRAP,. NT
Child entrapment and suffbcation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refiigerafion products are still
dangerous.., even if they will sit for "just
a few days." Ifyou are getting rid ofyour
old appliance, please %11ow these
instructions to help prevent act idents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refligeration Product:
. Take off the doors.
. Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
Old ref_ig>ration products have
cooling systems that used CFCs
(chlorofiuorocarbons)° CFCs are
believed _o harm ma_ospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away an old
refl-igeration product, make sure the CFC
refl-ig>rant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified servicer. If you
release this CFC ref_igeram you tan be
subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
_k AVERTISSEMENT : Lorsque vous
utilisez le r6frig6rateur, observez
toujours certaines pr6cautions de base,
notamment:
• N'utilisez le r6frig6rateur que pour son
usage pr6vu, comme ddcrit dans le
prdsent guide.
• Installez le r6frig6rateur conform6ment
aux directives d'installation avant de
l'utiliser.
• Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper,
s'asseoir, se tenir debout ni se pendre
aux clayettes du r6frig6rateur. Ils
ponrraient endommager le rdfiigdratenr
et se blesser gravement.
• Une fois le r6frig6rateur en marche, ne
touchez pas les surfaces froides du
cong61ateur, surtout si vous avez les
mains humides ou mouill6es : la peau
risque d'adhdrer fi ces snrf_ces tr_s
fioides.
• N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence
ou autres vapeurs et liquides
inflammables fi proximit6 de cet appareil
ou de tout autre appareil
61ectrom6nager.
• Si votre r6frig6rateur est dot6 d'une
machine fi glagons automatique, dvitez le
contact avec les pi(,ces mobiles du
mdcanisme 4jecteur, ou avec l'41dment
chauflant qui libbre les glacons. Ne
posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le
mdcanisme de la machine a glacons
pendant que le rdfiigdrateur est
branchd.
• D6branchez votre r6frig6rateur avant
de le nettoyer et de le r6parer.
REMARQUE : Nous vous
recolnlnandons vivelnent de confier
toute reparation fi un technicien
qualifid.
• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grill6e,
le rdfiigdrateur doit _tie ddbranchd afin
d'dviter tout contact avec un fil sous
tension. (Une ampoule grill4e pent
se briser pendant l'opdration).
REMARQUE : Lorsque vous placez
la colnlnande sur .()>, (dteint),
l'alimentation 41ectrique de l'ampoule
n'est pas coup4e.
• Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments
surgel6s qui ont complbtement d6gel6.
agDANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS
Les ent_m_s pris au pi_ge ou mor_s d'asphyxie
sore _olljoms d'acmali_d. Les appareils de
r4_igdration abandon4s sore _o_iours aussi
dangereux, m_?me si on n quekp_e
joms" pore s'en d4barasser. Si vous ne gardez
pas vo_re ancien appareil, veuilDz suivre les
directives d-dessous atin de pr_?venir les
accidents.
Avant de vous ddbarasser de votre vieux
appareil de rdfiig4radon:
. l-)4mon_ez les portes.
. Laissez les daye_tes en place afin d'emp*3cher
les enfim_s de grimper fi l'in_4rieur.
SE DEBARRASSER D U CFC
Les vieux appareils de rdfiigdration ont un
syst_?me de refloidissement qui a utilis_? les (FC
(chlorofluorocarbones). Les (FCs sontjugds
nocifs pour l'ozone stratosphdrique.
Si vous ddbarrassez de votre viel appareil de
r4tiig_?ration, assurez-vous que le tiigorig_ne
avec CFC soit enlevd correctement par un
technicien qualifid. Sivous libdrez
intentionnellement ce tiigog_ne avec (FC vouz
pouvez _tie SOUlnisaux contraventions et a
l'emprisonnement apr_?s les stipulations des
lois sur l'environment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECTEI CTRICITY
Do not, under any- circumstances, cut or
remove the third (pound) prong from the
power cord. For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliante is
equipped with a 3-prong (gromMing)
plug which mates with a standard B-prong
(gromMiug) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard f_om
this appliance,
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified eleclriciau to make sure the
outlet is properly grouuded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet
is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grouuded
3-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO
A 2-PRONG OUTLET,
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
WITH THIS APPLEANCE.
The appliance should always be ph_gged
imo its own iudividual electrical outlet
whith has a vohage rating that matches
the rating plate. This provides the best
perh)rmance and also prevents
overloadiug house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard flom
overheated wires.
Never tmph_g an appliante by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly and pull straight out ftom
the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power
cords that have become flayed or
othenvise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the applian( e, be carefld
uot t<)roll over or damage the power cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
J
RA C CORDE NT CTRIQUE
Ne coupez nl refirez en aucun cas la
troisibme broche (mlse it la terre) de la
fiche du cordon d'allmentatlom Pour
votre s_curlt&, cet apparell doit &tre
correctement mls/_ la terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil
est mmfi d'uue fiche a 3 broches (raise ;_la
terre) qui se branche dans une prise
mural ordinaire 5 3 alv&_les (raise fi la
terre) pour rdduire at, minimum les
risques du (hocs _)lectriques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le
(ir(uit par un 41ectri(ien qualifl4 pour
vous assurer que la prise est corre(tement
raise fih _erre.
Si la prise murale est du lype standard
ii 2 aNdoles, il vous incombe de la faire
remplacer par une prise 2_3 alvdoles
correctelnent raise 2_h _erre.
La machine a ghcons doit _oujours d'tre
branch4 duns sa propre prise de courant,
dont h tension nominale est idenfique ii
ceHe indiqude sur h plaque signaldtique.
N'UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE
D'ADAPTATION POUR RACCORDER
LE REFRIGERATEUR DANS UNE
PRISE MUP_ALE A 2 ALVEOLES,
N'UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS
PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET
APPAREIL.
Cet_e prdcaution est recommandOe pour
garantir un rendement optimum et dviter
une sur( harge des circuits 41ectriques de
la residence, ce qui pourrait creer m_
risque d'iucendie pay surschauffe des fib.
Ne dabranchezjamais Fappareil en
tirant le cordon d'alimentation.
Saisissez fermemeut la fiche du cordon
et firez droit pour la retirer de la prise.
Rdparez ou remplacez immddiatement
tout cordon effiloch4 ou endommag4.
N'utilisez pus un cordon fendill4 ou
prdsentant des signes d'usure.
Lorsque vous ddplacez Fappareil du tour,
fai_es attention de ne pas h faire rouler
sur le cordon d'alimentation afin de ne
CONSER VEZ CES DIRECTIVES
Operating Instructions
Buill -I, Rq/}'ig'erators
Set Tem/aeratwre
Cow,trots
mayvary)
Your refiigerator has two controls that let
you reg_flate the temperature fixthe fiesh
food and fieezer comparm-_ents.
FRESHFOOD FREEZER
They have settings fiom 1 through 9,
and are bcated at the top of the fiesh
food compartment.
The fieezer control also has
an OFF setting°
9 is the coldest setting, 1 is the warmest.
WHEN YOU FIRST TURN" THE
REFRIGERATOR ON, SET BOTH
CONTROLS AT 5.
For (oMer or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired (ompartment (ontrol
1 number at a time.
IMPORTANT: When first setting
conuols, or adiusting them, allow 24
horns for the refiigerator to get coM.
Note: Turning the fieezer (ontrol to the
OFF position stops cooling in BOTH
(ompartments--fiesh food AN[) fieezer-
but does not shut off power to the
refiigerator.
How to test
Use the milk test for the fiesh food
compartment. Place a container of milk
on the top sheffin the fiesh food
compartment. Check it a day latex.
If the milk is too warm or too coM,
adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the fieezer
( ompartment. Pla(e a container of ice
cream in the center of the fieezer
(:ompartment° Check it after a day.
Ifit's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature contro]s,
Always allow 24 hours fbr the refiigerator
to reach the temperature you set.
Operadng Instructions
t_Hlt - D_ R_'/}'igt, rt_tors
No d@osting
The energ T saver switch is located on the
temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount ofelectricity
required to operate your refl-igerator,
push switch to ENERGY SAVER setting,
This turns off the heater in your
refl-igerator that prevents moisture fl-om
forming on the outside of the refligerator,
With the heater turned off; there is a
chance that moisture may form on the
outside of your reffigerau_r, especially
when the weather is humid.
The hmrfidity is most likely to be high in
in the early morning hours,
and in homes which are not air
conditioned.
It is not necessai T to deflost the fleezer or
flesh food compartments, Ahhough your
refligerator is designed and equipped to
deflost itself automatically, some flost on
packages is normal.
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the refligerator
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 and Cleaning
section.
Move the energ T saver switch fl-om the
ENERGY SAVER setting and electricity
flows through the low wattage heater
which warms the outside of the
refligeratoro Under most conditions, this
prevents the fi_rming of moisture or water
droplets.
Automatic Icemaker (on somemodels
Built -h_ R_.'[ri_'_,r<_ters
Automatic
icemaho
(0'_1, some
modeLs)
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to
12 hours to begin making ice.
The icemaker will produ(e eight (ubes
per cycle-approximately 100 cubes in a
24-hour period, depending on fieezer
compartment temperature, yoolA
temperature, number of door openings
attd other use (onditions.
Ifyour refiigerator is operated before
tile water (onne(tion is made to tile
icemaker, keep tile feeler arm in tile
STOP (lip) position.
When tile refiigerator has been connected
to tile water supply, move tile feeler arm
to tile (iN (down) position.
Tile ice maker will fill with water when
it cools to fieezing. A newb:-installed
refiigerator may take 8 to i 2 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
Throw away tile first few batches of ice.
This flushes away impurities in tile
water line.
lcemaking will continue until tile feeler
arm senses enough ice cubes in tile
storage bin. Fox maximum ice production,
level tile stored cubes with your band
occasionally. Be sure nothing inmrferes
with tile swing of tile feeler arm.
Tile icemaker eiects cubes in groups of
eight and it is normal fi)r several cubes
• going away on vacation, at which time
you should also turn off tile valve in tile
water supply line m your refiigerator.
• turning tile fieezer control to tile OFF
position.
If ice is not used fiequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy attd taste stale. Empty
tile ice storage bin periodically attd wash
it in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow tile
storage, bin to dl), t)efi)re replacing it-
otherwise ice cubes may stick to other
parts of tile icemaker.
If this is your first icemaker, you'll bear
occasion a1s</un(Is tb a t m ay t3e t1n fa m i1ia r
They are normal icemaking sounds attd
are not a cause fi)r concern.
Feeler arm in
Icemaker STOP (up)
•_ )osition
Ice
Storage
Bin
Feeler arm
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Move tile icemaker feeler arm to tile ST()P
(up) position when:
• home water supply is to be offfi)r several
hours,
* ice storage bin is to be removed fi)r a
period of time.
Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models)
B_ ill - h_ R(.'/i'ig'erator.s
To use the
dispenser
h:e storage
bin
Select CUBES, CRUSHED ICE (on some
models) or _,\_kTER,
Press the rim of the glass gently against the
dispenser pad.
The spill sheff is not serf draining. To
re(hire water spotting, the shelf and its
grille shoukt be cleaned regularly
If no water is dispensed when the
refl-igerator is first installed, there may
be air in the water line system. Press the
dispenser pad fbr at least two minutes to
remove trapped air flom the water line
and to fill the water system. To flush out
impurities in the water line, throw away
the first six glassfuls of water.
To remove:
Lift tile left (:orner to flee tile bin flom
tile shelf and pull tile bin straight out
while supporting it at flont and rear.
Spill Shelf
To replace:
Slide tile bill back until tile tab on tile bin
locks into tile slot on tile shell If tile bin
does not go all tile way back, remove it
and rotate tile drive mechanism 1/4 turn.
Then push tile bin back again.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or
any other objects into the ice crusher
discharge opening.
Drive
Mechanism
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Ice gc Water Dispenser (on some models)
Bu_tt - h_ R_.'/i'_g'er_tors
Important
./c_ctsabout
your ice
d_ water
dispenser
Add ice before filling the glass with a
beverage. This will prevent splashing,
which cotfld cause the ice selector switch
to stick or bind,
Do not add ice fkom trays or bags to
the storage bin. It may not crush or
Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use
of narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up
ice can jam the chute or (ause the door
in the chute to fkeeze shut° Ifi(e is
blocking the chute, poke it through with
a woodei_ spooiL
Beverages and fi;ods should not be
quick<hilled in the ice storage bin.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage bin may cause the icemaker or
auger to jam.
Some crashed ice may be dispensed
even though you selected CUBES. This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally g_t directed to the crusher.
Afier crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip flom the chute.
Sometimes a motmd of snow will
form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal and usually
occurs when you have dispensed
crushed ice repeatedly. The snow
will eventually evaporate.
Dispensed water is not ice cold.
For colder water, simply add crushed
ice or cubes before dispensing water.
The first glass of water dispensed may
be warmer than the fi)Howing ones.
This is normal.
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Storage Drawers
B_ iH - h_ Re/_'ig'(,rator.s
Storage
drawers
Fruit and
vegetable
drawers
setting
Excess water that may accumulate in tile
bottom of tile drawers should be emptied
and tile drawers wiped dry.
Tile storage drawers at tile bottom of tile
fiesh food comparmmnt are designed to
provide high humidity levels required by
most vegetables and lower humidity levels
required for most fiuits.
This refrigerated drawer is desig_ed to
keep umvrapped fi)ods f_esh by retaining
the natural moisture content of _i)ods
Sll (:[1 as:
Artichokes .Celel_- •Parsley
•As,t-)arao'us_, .Cherries "Peas, green
Beets,u)pped .Corn .Radishes
Blueberries •Currants •Rhubarb
Currants •Greens, leaf}- •Spinach
Carrots •Lettuce •Tomatoes, ripe
When replacing tile drawers, always push
them all tile way in.
Storage time will depend upon tile type of
todd and its condition when placed in tile
drawers•
As in any refligerated storag> area, it is
recommended that foods with strong
odors be stored wrapped-roods such as:
•Broccoli "(]abbage .Parsnips
•Brussels . Cauliflower . Turnips
sprouts "Green onions
Lozo
humidity
setting
Sealed
snack pan
This refiigerated drawer is designed
to provide lower humidity storage f?)r
items such as:
•Apples •Nectarines .Raspberries
• Apri(ots •Orano'es • Squash, summer
•(;capes •Peaches •Strawberries
•Mushrooms •Pears •Tangerines
Tile Sealed Snack Pan retains high
humidity for tile convenient storage of
hmch meats and cheese, hors d'oeuvres,
spreads and snacks.
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Storage Drawers
DY(_ZUeT"
Drawers at the bottom of the flesh fbod
compartment will stop befbre coming aH
the way out of the refiigerator, to help
prevent contents fiom spilling onu_ floor.
To remove a drawer, pull the drawer out.
Lili the fiont of the drawer _p and out of
the wire holder. Lifi the back of the drawer
up and out.
To remove the drawers when the
refi-igera_or door cannot be opened fully,
the sheff above the drawers must be
removed. Push the sheff back then lift up.
Tilt the cover and take it out.
To replace a drawer, place the back of the
drawer in the wire homer, making sme the
extensions of the side of the drawer fit imo
the back of the wire holder, Lower the
fiont of the drawer into the wire homer,
Press fiHrfiy on the top of the drawer.
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Shelves
How to
Ye (.._Y'F(.._H,_/e
your sh,ebes
Door
shelves
Tempered glass shrives in the flesh food
c(m-_partment and steal wire shrives in
the fi"eezer compartment are adjustable,
enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your fhmily's food
storage needs.
To remove shelves:
Tilt shelfup at flont, then lift it up and
out of tva(ks on rear wall of ref>igerator.
Some door shelves are a(!justable and
can be moved up and down to meet
your storage needs.
To remove: IAfl the shelf up and slide it
towards }x)u.
The divider (on some models) helps
prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small
items stored on the door shelf.
To replace shelves:
Select desired shelf height. With shelf
f_ont raised slightly, engage top lugs in
tra( ks at rear of (abinet. Then lower f_ont
of sheff until it lo(ks into position,
Divider
Removable
wine ra&
on SO_le
models9
Place index finger and middle finger on
either side of the divider near the flont
and simply move it back and forth to fit
your needs.
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of tall items on the shelf
below. j! '
t,,><
The wine rack is designed to hoM a bottle
on its side. A good location for the wine
rack is the Quick Space Shelf.
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This shelf has only one position on
the door.
To remove: Lift the shelf up and slide it
_owards you.
Shelves
Built _ In R_'friger,_tors
Quick shelf
Freezer
Bashers
This swing-down shelf provides extra shelf
space when needed.
When you want to use it, pull tile shelf
forward as far as it goes, then lower it.
Be careful not to force it down before
it is pulled out all the way.
To raise it back into position, pull the shelf
forward, push it up and slide it back fully
until it stops.
Wire slide-out fieezer baskets can be
pulled out for easy access to fiozen foods.
To remove: Pull shelf out. Lift tile fiont of
tile basket up and then take it out.
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Care and Cleaning
Clea i ng -
The water and ice Press here to
dispenser spill shelf remove grille
should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent
spotting, The grille is
easily removed by
pressing on the back right comer, Water
left on the shelf m W leave deposits that you
can remove by soaking in msdilnmd
vinegar. You can also use a paste of non-
precipitating wamr softener (such as
Calgon brand) and wamr, or 1 teaspoon of
citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water.
Soak instil the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse away.
Usually 30 minnms soaking time is
adequate, Avoid using wax on the spill shelf
and trim.
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned at least
once a yeas. Unplug the refiigerator
befi)re cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring excess moisture out of spong_ or
cloth when cleaning around swit( hes,
lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon of baking soda to a
quart ofwater. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator--including
door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts-can be
cleaned the same way. After cleaning door
gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum
jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets fiom sticking
and bending out of shape. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive
cleaners.
The door handles and trim (:ass be cleaned
with a cloth dampened with a solndon of
miM liquid dishwashing detergent and
water. D_y with a soft cloth. Don't use wax
on the door handles or trim.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner using a clean, soft cloth.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break.
To help prevent odors, leave
ass open box of baking soda in
the rear of the refiig>rator, on
the top shelf. Change the box
ever}' 3 months. Ass open box
of baking soda in the f>eezer
will absorb stale fieezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
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Ca-e and (]leaning
Bu ill - 1_ R(J:rig'eragors
Cleaning" the
condensor
fins
To clean the condenser fins:
First turn off tile power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box. Wait about 30 nfinutes
for tile condenser area to cool. Then
remove tile decorative panel by lifdng up
and toward you.
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and
lint on tile condenser fins. Use a vacuum
hose to remove soil.
After cleaning: Reconnect power at tile
fuse box or circuit breaker.
Replace the decorative panel.
Decorative panel
Condenser fins
/
Condenserfins
Preparing"
for vacation
Preparing
to _love
For extended vacations or absences,
remove food and slmt off power to tile
refiigerator at tile fuse box or circuit
breaker. Clean tile interior with a baking
soda soh|fion of 1 tablespoon of soda to
1 quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent
odors, leave all ()pen box of soda in tile
refiigeramr. I,eave doors open.
Secure all loose items such as gTille,
shelves and drawers by taping them
securely ill place to prevent damage.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable
foods and leave controls at regular settings.
However, if tile room temperature is
expected to drop below 60°F., follow tile
same instructions as for extended
vacations.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP
(up) position and be sure to shut off tile
water supply to tile refiigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
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Ca-e and Cleaning
Builg - In Rq/:rig'eragor,_
Light bulb
_vpl(_cement i_,
thefiest@)od
Ligq_t bulb
replacement in
the freezer
compartment
There are upper and lower light bulbs in
the f_esh h_od comparm-_ent.
To replace a bulb:
1. Tmn off power at the circuit breaker or
fi_se box.
2. Remove the light shieM fiom the top
f_esh fbod light by pushing the fi-(mt end
up and pulling it toward you to release it
f_om the rear retaining hip. (It may bend
To change the bottom refrigerator light,
pull out the top drawer, look to the rear of
the f_esh fi)od compartment and replace
bulb as needed.
3. Replace with the same size bulb,
reinstM1 the sbiekl tier the upper fiesh
food light, and turn the power on.
To replace a bulb:
1. Tmrn off power at the circuit breaker or
fhse box,
2. Remove the fieezer light shield by
pulling the fkont edge down and fkee
and then pull it toward you,
3. Replace with the same size bull),
reinstall the shieM, and turn the
power on,
To replace the freezer shield, set the back
edge on the rear tabs and then push up in
the f_ont m_til it rests in place.
You may bend the shieM slightly to help in
removal and replacement.
L
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To reinstall the upper fresh food shield,
hook the f_ont edge first, then push it up
and back tmtil the shield rests in place.
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_9
Installation
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT...Please Read Carefully.
B_ ill - h_ R_-75"ig'+,ra_or,s
R@iger_tor Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will be below 60 °F (16oC)
because it will not run often enough to
maintah_ proper temperatures,
If the refiigerator is to be installed in a
corner, allow 2" between the hinges of the
refiigerator and the wall to ensure a 90 °
door opening capabili V.
L_Jding This model has 4-point leveling. All 4
+orners are supported by leveling legs.
The fiont wheels are non-adjustable; they
are only used fbr positioning the unit.
• To level the back of the unit, turn hex
nut located above the fiont wheels.
° To level the fiont of the trait,
use a 1V," open end wrench and
adjust the leveling legs.
• Turn hex nut or fl-ont leveling
leg ( bckwise to raise the unit,
( ounter-do( kwise to lower
the unit.
See the ]Installation ]Instructions
(Pub° No. 49-1;473-36), (Pub. No, 49-
1_462-42), (Pub. No. 49-6457-48) fi_r
Do install it on a floor strong enough to
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
N+) other clearaDces at top, sides, or ba(k
are required.
Hex nut
Leveling leg
2O
The Problem SoDer
B.Ht _ l_ R</:rig'erators
Questior ,s ?
use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Refrigerator does
not operate
Motor operates for
long periods
Motor starts and stops
frequently
Vibration or rattling °
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate fbr about
30 minutes.
° Freezer comrol is in _he OFF position.
° If fl_e imerior ligh_ is no_ on, _he refrigerator m W no_ be plugged
in a_ _he wall omleL
ff _he plugs are secure and _he refrigerator s_ill fails _o opera_e,
plug a lamp imo _he same oufle_ _o de_e_mine if _here is a uipped
circ:ui_breaker o_ bm ne(bou_ fuse.
• Modern rehigera_ors wi_hmore s_orage space and a larger
freezer comparm_em require more operating 6me.
° Normal when re_iigera_or is firs_ delivered _o your home-usually
requi_ es 24 horns _o comple_ely cool down.
° Lmge amoums of food placed in refrigera_or to be cooled
or frozen.
• Ho_ wea_her--frequen_ door openings.
• l-)oor ]ef_ open.
° Temperature comrols are se_ too cold.
• Condenser needs cleaning.
• Temperature comrol s{ar{s and s{ops too{or {o maimain
even lemperamres.
If refrigerator vibrates, more _han likely i_is no_ resting solidly
on _he floo_. The from leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is
weak or uneven. Ad:jusl leveling legs or tall yore inslaller.
• I_dishes vibrate on shelves, t;y moving _hem.
Operating sounds
Foods d_T out • Foods no_ covered, w_apped or sealed properly.
Fresh food ° Temperature comrol no_ se_ cold enough.
or freezer " Warm x_ea_her-hequen_ door openings.
compartment • l-)oor ]ef_ open h_r _oo long a _ime.
too warm
* The high speed compressor motor required _o maimain near zero
temperatures in fl_elarge freezer comparm_en{ may produce
higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
" Normal hm air flow--one fan blows cok] air through _he
retiigera_or and heezer comparm_ems-ano_her fire cools
These NORMAL sounds will also be heard Dora time to time:
* l)efros_ timer switch clicks a_ deffosL
" Dehos_ wa_er & ipping.
* Temperature comrol clic ks ON or OFF.
" Refiigeram boiling or gurgling.
* (racking o_ popping of cooling coils caused by expansion
and comrac_ion dming defros_ and refrigeration
_bllowing deffosL
° Ice cubes &opping imo _he bin and wmer running in
° Package may be holding door open.
The Problem Sol-_er
7
Questions ?
Use this
problem
solver, r
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Doors not ° Refligerator not level, A(]just leveling legs or call the
closing installer, "When cabinet is level, doors _ill (lose gently
properly and securely.
Frost or ice *
crystals on
frozen food
Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
Too flequent or too long door openings.
Frost within package is normal.
Automatic icemaker
does not work
Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position.
Water supply turned off or not connected.
Freezer (ompartment too warm.
Cubes too small-wamr sbutoffvalve connecting refligerator
to home water line may be clogged.
Sometimes cubes fl_se to the side of the ice mold and bold
the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position. Remove this ice
to restart the icemaker.
When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the
feeler arm into the STOP (up) posi'tion by mistake.
Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut
off prematurely. With icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up)
position, level cubes in bin by hand.
Slow ice cube ° Door may have been left open.
freezing • Turn temperature offl-eezer compartment colder.
Ice cubes have • ()ld cubes need to be discarded.
odor/taste
" Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
• Unsealed packages in refligerator and/or fleezer
compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
° Inmrior of ref_igerator needs cleaning.
• Poo>tasting incoming water. Install a water filter.
Cube dispenser
does not work
• No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. Ifcubes are frozen to wire
arm, remove (ubes.
° No ice cubes. Icemaker turned offor water supply
mrned off.
• Irreg_fiar ice clumps in storage container. Break up as
many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the
remaining clumps.
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Water has poor
taste/odor
Water in first glass
is warm
° Ifwater dispenser has not been used for an extended
period, dispense water in regular manner until all wamr in
reservoir is replenished with flesh water.
• Poo>tasting incoming water° Install a water filter. See the
Water Fiher Accessoly section.
* Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper
temperatme after reftigerator is first installed.
" Ifwater dispenser has not been used for extended
period, wamr in the first glass will not be as cool as
in succeeding glasses.
" Ifwater rese>coir has been drained, allow several hours
for replenished supply to chill.
The Problem Sol_ er
7
tl_ ill - h_ R_.'/i'igerator._
Questions ?
Use this
problem
sotver.P
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Ice clumps form
in the storage bin
K you don'_ use d_e ice very often, ice (bm_ps may form
in d_e s_orage bin and tan (log the dispenser. Remove the
storage bin from die fleeze_ and break up ice (hm_ps with
yore hands. Throw away any chm_ps dial you can
Water dispenser
does not work
° Water supply line turned off or not connected.
* Supply line may be clogged with sediment.
If no water is dispensed when the icemaker is first installed,
there may be air in the water system. Press the dispenser pad
for at least two minutes to remove trapped air fl:om the
water line and to fill the water system.
Moisture forms on * Not unusual during periods of high lmmidib,. If probb_
cabinet surface persists, call h)r service.
between the doors
Moisture *
collects inside .
Too frequen_ or _oo long door openings.
In humid weadier, air carries moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened.
Water on the floor °
If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you may be jamming the
cubes in the flmnel chute. They can _use inside the chute
and drop ou_ la_er, leaving wa_er or ice on die floor.
Rrefrigerator has odor
Foods with mong odors should be tightly covered.
Check %r spoiled %od.
Interior needs (:leaning.
Keep open box of baking soda in refligera_or; replace every
3 months.
Interior light does "
not work .
No power at outlet. (;all installer or electrician.
Ligh_ bulb needs replacing.
Check fl_se an(] circui_ breaker.
Uneven spacing or "
gaps between doors
Kitchen cabinets are not level or square. (;all tt_e
installer or cabinetmaker.
and kitchen cabinet
Poor door alignment * Refligerator not level. Adiust leveling legs so reliiigerator
or one door higher is resting solidly on the floor and is level side to side
than the other an(] front to back.
If you need more helpooocall toll free:
GE Answer Center ®,800.626.2000
consumer information service
2B
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(A)BSMH_er Se_ 1ces
Bu i[t-[_ R (_/iigera tot
With the purchase of your new JVlonogram appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,
we will be there. All you have to do is call-roll-free!
GE Answer
Center ®
11! the U8A :
800.626.2000
In-Home Repair
Service
In the USA:
800.444.1845
In Canada:
1.888.8803030
For Customers
With Special
Needs...
In the U8A :
800.626.2000
Whatever your question abou_ any Monogram m_!jor appliance, GE Answer Cemer :÷
information service is available _o help. Your call-and your question-will be answered
promptly and com_eously. And you (:an call any time. GE Answer Cemer: service is open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Ca_ada, call 1.888.880.3030.
A GE (onsumer service professional will provide exper_ repair service, scheduled a_ a time
_hat's conveniem for you. Many (;E Consumer Service company-operated locations offer
you service _oday or _omorrow, or a_ your convenience (7:00 a.m. _o 7:00 pore. weekdays,
9:00 a.m. u) 2:00 p,m, Samrdays). Ore: _c_ory-_rained _echnidans know your appliance
inside and ore--so mos_ repairs can be handled in.jus_ one visit.
(;E offers Braille (:on_rols for a x arie_y of (;E appliances, and a
brodmre u) assis_ in planning a barrier4}ee kiu:hen for persons
wi_h limited mobility.
Cousumers with impaired heariug or speech who hare access U) a
i ,E="
TDD or a conventional _ele_) pewri_er may call 800.TDD.(;EAC
(80(L833A322) _(_reques_ information or service.
Service Contracts
ln tke USA:
800.626.2224
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
Parts and
Accessories
In the USA :
800.626.2002
_5_Canada :
1.888.880.3030
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You can have _he se(:me feeling _ha_ (;E Consm_er Serxice will s_ill be _here after y(mr
warramy expires. I rechase a (;E conuac_ _d_ile )our _arram) is s_ill in ef_ec_ and you 11
re(:ei_e a subs_amial dis(:ounL -\Vi_ha mul_iple-vear (:on_rac_ you're assured of ti_lure
IndMduals qualified to service thek own appliances (an have par_s or accessories sere direc@
_o _heir home. The (;E par_s system provides access _o over 47,000 par_s_.and all GE Genuine
Renewal Par_s are ti_lly warramed. VISA, Mas_erCard and l)iscover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide 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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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to
have yOll as a (uSlOlilei!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of mind
()I krlowino we can
conta{ t you in the
unlikely event of a
satety modification.
After completing this
registration, write your
model and serial numbers
in this ,guide. You will need
this intormation should
you require service. The
service number in the
USA: 800.444.1845. In
Canada: 1.888.880.3030.
Read your "U se and (;are
Guide" carefully. It will
help you operate your
new appliance properly.
If you have questions, or
need more iniormation
in the USA, call the
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000. In Canada
call 1.888.880.3030
Important: To ensure that your product is registered, mail the separate product registration card.
If the separate product registration card is missing, fold mid mail the form below. No envelope is needed.
F'()I_I) HEllE
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Product Model Serial
Built-In Refrigerator
Mr. [] Ms. [] Mrs. [] Miss []
First ]
Name
Street
Address ]
I I I I I I I I I Name I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ]
Ilast I I
I
Apt.#i I I I I I I I I
I I ' , ip, I
(it}, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I State I i I Code I I I I I
Date Pla{ ed
InlJsel I I i)a,}l I I I I I F'horle I I-I I I ] ] ] I
Month Year
. Number I I I I -
_ Mono#ram®
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY40225
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Warranty fi_r customers in Canada
Bu it't - / R e/)'ig'e rat or.s
WHA T IS
COVERED
l_+om the Data
o/the Orig#_al
Purchase
YOUR ;_/IONOGRA)VI REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled cheek here° Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under zvarranty.
FULL _V O-YEAR WARRANTY
For _woxears flom da_e of original prochase, we will provide, f}ee of charge, parts asm'
5rsvice labor i5_your home _orepair 555replace a50,parZqi P_erq/rlg'rrator d_al [hils because
of a mamffacmring defecL
FULL FIY E-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years horn da_e of original p_rchase, we will provide, flee of charge, fiarls (_d
service labor i_ 3'o_5rhome _orepair or replace _0' parl q/ lhe se(d('drqli'igemti_g 9's_'em(d_e
compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting robing) that f_filsbecause of a
manuf?_cmrh_g defecL
LIMITED ADDITIONAL SEVEN-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED SYSTEM
For d_e sixd_ d_ro_gh twelfth year flora date of original purchase, we will provide, flee
of charge, re/daceme_parlsfor a_0,parl q//he sea[('drq/i'i_'emti_gg'slem (d_e compressor,
condenser, evaporator and all com_ecfing robing) dm_ f_fils because of a mamff_mmring
defecL You pay for d_e service trip _o your home and for service labor charges.
This v,arram)is ex_ended _o d_e original prochaser arm any succeeding owner for produc_s
prochased for ordinar? home use in Canada.
All warramy service xdll be provided by our Fac_os)' Service Cemers or b) ore amhorized
Customer Care:: servicers dming normal _orking horns.
Should yore appliance need service, dming _arramv period 555beyond call 1.888.880.3030.
WHAT IS NOT
COVERED
• Service Irips _o yore home 15)_each you how
o use _he produ(:L
Read your Use and Care material
If vo_ d_en have auy questions about
ol_erafing d_e produch please comac_ yore
dealer 05 ore Consm_er Relations office a_
the address below, or (:all, toll flee:
1.888.880.3030
° Replacemem of house fi_ses 555reselling of
chcui_ breakers.
° Damage _o the produc_ caused by accidem,
fire, floods 555ac_s of (;od.
Some provinces do no_ allow _he exclusion 02 limha_ion of incidemal or (onseq_2emial
damages, so d_e above limitation or exclusion m_Lvno_ apply _oyou. This warramy gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have od_er rights which vary flom province _o province.
To know wha_ your legal rights are in your province, consuh your local 02 provincial consumer
afEfirs office.
Warrantor: Camco Inc. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager,
Consumer Relations, Cameo Inc., 1Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3.
° Faih_re of d_e produc_ if i_ is used for
o_her _han i[s imended propose 555used
° h_proper insmlla_iork
If you have an installation problem, comac_
your dealer or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical, phm_bing
and ofi_er connecfirsg f_cilifies_
WARRANTOR lS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQU ENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Warranty fbr customers in the USA
Built - In R_J:rig'erators
YOUR )!40NOGRAM[ REFRIGERATOR WARP_43VTY
Staple sales slip or ca,welled cheek here. Proof of original
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
WHAT IS
COVERED
From the Date
of the O_winal
Puwhase
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
For _o years flom da_e of original pur( base, we will provide, flee of charge, pargs and
.se)_icelabor in),o_tr home _o repah or replace a_0,parg 4"/he r_:'ii'Jg'e_z_gor_ha_fi_i]sbecause
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For fhe years from da_e of original purchase, we will proxide, free of charge,/)arts and
.se)wice labor i_ ),o_r home _o repair or replace am,_/)ar_ qi _he .waled roW_'(._ratin_'._vstem:, , . Qhe
compressor, condenser, evapora[or and all connecting robing) Ihal fails because of a
LIMITED ADDITIONAL SEVEN-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED SYSTEM
For _he sixd_ d_rough _x_elflh year 5ore dine of original purchase, we xdll proxide, flee
of charge, r(.'ldacemen;par_sfor a_O,/)ar_4%% .sealedr@'ig(._rati_g'.svs,'emQhe compressor,
condenser, evapora[or and a]] connecting robing) d_a{kdls because of a manufacturing
defecL You pay for _he service uip _oyour home and for service kd)or charges.
This warramy is ex_ended _o _he original purchaser and any succeeding owner for produc_s
purchased for ordinary home use in _he 48 mainlar_d sm_es, Hawaii and Washington, D.(L
h_ Alaska _he warramy is _he same excep{ _hat i_is [JMITED because you mus_ pay _o ship
_he produ c_ _o _he servi ce shop or for the servi ce tech ni cian' s_ravel cos_sto your hom e.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service (;enters or by our authorized
Customer Care :÷servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warramy period or beyond, in the U.S.A. call
800A44"A 845. In Canada: 888.880.3030.
WHAT IS NOT
COVERED
Louisville, KY 40225
. Service _rips to your home to _each you
how _o use _he })roducL
Read your Use and Care material.
K you d_en have any questions abom
operating d_e producL please comac_ your
dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at
d_e address below, or (:all, _oll fiee:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
"Replacemem of house fl_ses or reselling of
circui_ breakers.
Some s_mes do no_ allow _he exclusion or limi_mion ofincidemal or consequential
damages, so _he above limitation or exclusion may no_ apply _oyou. This warramy gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have o_her rights which vary flom sm_e to sm_e.
To know wha_ your legal rights are in your state, consul_ your local or sm_e consumer af}hirs
office or your sm_e' s A_orn ev (;er_eral.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. If further help is needed concerning this warranty,
write: Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
. Damage to d_e produc_ caused by accidenL
fire, floods or ac_s of God.
• Failure of d_e pro(h_c_ ff i_is used for
od_er _han i_s imended purpose or used
• Improper insmlbuion.
]If'you haxe an ins[aHa{ior_ problem, corHac{
for providing adequate eDc{rical, phmfl)ing
and o_her connecting fhcilides.
. Loss offbod due _o spoilage.
WAR[,LhNTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBI,E
FOR CONSE@JENTIAL DAMAGES.
Part No. 162D3947P006
Pub No. 49-60037-1
70757 1-00 JR
Printedin the United States
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