General Electric GDE03GMKED Use & Care
SAFETY INFORMATION ............2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Control Settings .......................4
Refrigerator Features ..................4
Care and Cleaning ...................5-6
Replacing the Light Bulb ...............5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...7
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ........10
WARRANTY ....................... 11
CONSUMER SUPPORT ............12
ATTENTION:
Defrosting—Do not use sharp, pointed
objects to remove frost or ice from
surfaces of the freezer compartment.
Doing so could puncture the cooling
coil, causing the unit to lose its ability
to maintain cold temperatures and
voiding the warranty. See the Care and
Cleaning section for instructions on
defrosting the freezer compartment.
OWNER’S MANUAL
& INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
3 Cubic Foot Models
4 Cubic Foot Models
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
REFRIGERATORS
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
Find these numbers on a
label inside the refrigerator
compartment at the
top on the right side.
245D2031P001 49-60750-1 07-16 GEA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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For more information on your refrigerator’s operation, visit www.GEAppliances.com or
call 800.GECARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All
safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are
defined as:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs, replacing a light bulb,
or cleaning.
Note: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting
on the control panel.
Note: Repairs must be performed by a qualified service professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must
use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in
the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, remove
the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles or
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could seriously injure themselves.
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks.
Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between
the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
safety precautions.
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Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged
in.
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SAFETY (CONT.)
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply
is required. This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power 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 end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power cord.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can
result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT:
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for
“just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
Take off the fresh food and freezer doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal
law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
WARNING
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, R600a, a natural
gas with high environmental compatibility. However it is also
combustible. Please adhere to the warnings below:
1) When handling, installing and operating the appliance, care should
be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing.
2) Servicing shall be performed by factory-authorized service personnel
and component parts shall be replaced with manufacturerauthorized replacement components.
3) Refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal
law must be removed prior to product disposal.
4) Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or in the built-
in structure clear of obstruction.
5) Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process.
6) Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
7) Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartment of the appliance.
R600a Refrigerant
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the refrigerator controls and features.
MIN
OFF
MED
MAX
The control will look like one of the above.
Control Settings
The temperature control maintains the temperature in
the refrigerator. Setting the control to MIN is the warmest
setting. Setting the control to MAX is the coldest setting.
Set the control to MED.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
MED temperature. If you want a colder or warmer
temperature, move the dial one setting at a time. Moving
the control to OFF stops cooling but does not turn off the
power to the refrigerator. Setting the control too high may
cause freezing in the refrigerator depending on the room
temperature.
How To Test Temperatures
Use the milk test. Place a container of milk on a shelf and
check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold,
adjust the temperature control.
After changing the control, allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
Features
Shelves
To remove a shelf, lift up the back slightly and pull forward. Some models have multi-position shelves that can be moved to
different levels.
Ice Tray Compartment
This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at most) of some commercially-frozen
foods when in contact with the evaporator (cold surface in compartment.)
Door Shelves
Shelves on the door provide convenient storage for frequently used items. Some models have doors that are deep enough to store
large bottles.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com
Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a
clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around the
control.
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 newlooking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of
kitchen/ appliance wax when the refrigerator is
new, and then at least
twice a year.
Other parts of the refrigerator–including door
gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, and all
plastic parts–can be cleaned the same way.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Use warm water and baking soda solution –
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Replacing the Light Bulb (on some models)
Unplug the refrigerator before replacing a
burned-out bulb. Setting the controls to OFF
does not remove power to the light circuit.
The light bulb is located behind the temperature
control housing and is visible through the light
shield.
Remove the light shield by snapping it from the
bottom of the housing. Gently unscrew the light
bulb. Replace with a bulb of the same or lower
wattage.
Bulb
Light Shield
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Defrosting
Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the
ice tray compartment becomes 1/4” thick.
Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to
remove frost as it may damage the cooling
coils. (A punctured cooling coil will cause
serious problems and void the warranty.) We
recommend using a plastic scraper. Do not
use any electrical device in defrosting your
refrigerator.
To defrost:
Remove foods and ice trays from the ice tray
compartment.
Set the temperature control dial at OFF
position.
On models without a drip tray, place a pan
beneath the ice tray compartment to collect
water.
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost
faster, keep the door open. Also, pouring warm
(not hot) water on the frosted part may speed
defrosting. Do not use boiling water³LWPD\
damage plastic parts.
(on manual defrost models only)
After defrosting:
Empty water from the drip tray or from
the pan placed beneath the ice tray
compartment. Wash the tray or pan with
warm water.
Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp
cloth.
Turn the temperature control to the desired
setting and return food and ice trays to the
refrigerator.
NOTE: If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep
the ice tray compartment door from opening
or closing completely. Don’t try to force it open;
after defrosting, the door will open and close
easily.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and
unplug the refrigerator. Move the control to the OFF
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the door open.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and
ice trays by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
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Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
3 Cubic Foot Models
4 Cubic Foot Models
If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at:
GEAppliances.com.
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local
inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go
below 50°F (10°C) because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.
•
Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.
• Do not install it in a recessed area.
• Do not build in the refrigerator.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• Remove tape and any labels (except for the rating label)
from your refrigerator. Tape or glue residue can also be
removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape
or glue. These products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator.
• When moving the refrigerator, do not tilt the refrigerator
beyond 45° from upright position.
LEVELING LEGS
Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator
should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor, and the front is raised just enough that
the door closes easily when opened about halfway.
To adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs counterclockwise to
raise the refrigerator, clockwise to lower it.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and
proper air circulation.
3 and 4
Cubic Foot Models
Sides 1/2” (13 mm)
Top 2” (51 mm)
Back 2” (51 mm)**
**From the rear cabinet surface to the wall
Turn counterclockwise to
raise, clockwise to lower.
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Installation Instructions
WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
POWER CORD
• Plug the refrigerator power cord into its own properly grounded wall outlet with a voltage rating matching that on the
refrigerator rating plate.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Read all safety precautions on pages 2 and 3.
Plug buttons
or screws
Plug
button
Spacer
Hinge
cover
Leveling legs
Hinge
Bottom
hinge
Door Reversal
1. Remove the small plug button on the left
side of the door top cap.
2. Remove the 2 plug buttons or screws on
the left side on top of the cabinet.
3. Remove the plastic hinge cover by lifting
it up by the front edge.
4. Remove the 2 screws from the top hinge.
5. Lift the door up and off the bottom hinge
(right side).
6. Tilt the refrigerator cabinet back to
remove the left leveling leg.
7. Remove the screws on the bottom hinge
(right side) and remove the leveling leg.
Move the bottom hinge to the left side
and secure it with screws. Re-install the
leveling legs.
IMPORTANT: The left leg has a spacer or
spacer feature that must be moved to the
right side leveling leg when the door swing
is reversed.
8. Screw the right leveling leg, with the
spacer, back in place on the right side.
(on some models)
9. Position the door on the left bottom
hinge. With the magnetic gasket holding
the door in place, secure the top hinge
with screws.
10. Make sure the door is aligned with the
refrigerator cabinet before continuing.
11. Replace the hinge cover on top of the
hinge.
12. Put the plug button in the hole on the
right side of the door cap.
13. Put the 2 plug buttons on the right side
on top of the cabinet
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Installation Instructions
Plug buttons
or screws
Plug
buttons
Plug
button
Hinge cover
Center
hinge
Screws
2-Door Reversal
1. Remove the small plug button on the left
Hinge
side of the door top cap.
(on some models)
2. Remove the 2 plug buttons or screws on
the left side on top of the cabinet.
3. Remove the plastic hinge cover by lifting
it up by the front edge.
4. Remove the 2 screws from the top hinge.
5. Lift the freezer door up and off the middle
hinge (right side). Set the door on a nonscratching surface with the outside up.
6. Remove the center hinge by removing
the 2 screws. Lift the hinge to remove.
7. Lift the fresh food door off of the bottom
hinge. Set the door on a non-scratching
surface with the outside up.
8. Tilt the refrigerator cabinet back to
remove the left leveling leg.
9. Remove the screws on the bottom hinge
(right side) and remove the leveling leg.
Move the bottom hinge to the left side
and secure it with screws. Re-install the
leveling legs.
IMPORTANT: The left leg has a spacer or
spacer feature that must be moved to the
right side leveling leg when the door swing
is reversed.
10. Screw the right leveling leg, with the
spacer, back in place on the right side.
11. Remove the two plug buttons on the left
side at the center and install them on the
right.
12. Position the door on the left bottom
hinge. With the magnetic gasket holding
the door in place, make sure the door is
aligned with the refrigerator, and secure
the center hinge on the left with screws.
13.
Place the freezer door on the center hinge
over the pin. Assure the door is aligned
horizontally and vertically, and that the
gasket seals on all sides.
14.
Replace the top hinge on the left side with
screws.
15. Replace the hinge cover on top of the
hinge.
16. Put the plug button in the hole on the
right side of the door cap.
17. Put the 2 plug buttons on the right side
on top of the cabinet
Spacer
Bottom
hinge
Leveling legs
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you
may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not operate Control in OFF position. Move the control to a temperature
setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the
outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is
normal)
Motor operates for long periods or cycles Normal when refrigerator is first
Refrigerator too warm Temperature control not set cold
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Not unusual during periods of high
Moisture collects inside (in humid weather,
air carries moisture into refrigerator when
door is opened)
Refrigerator too cold Temperature control set too cold. See About the control.
Front leveling legs need adjusting. See Leveling Legs.
Refrigerator is on an uneven surface. Use shims to level the refrigerator.
plugged in.
Often occurs when large
food are placed in refrigerator.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding
Hot weather or frequent door
openings.
Temperature control set at the
coldest setting.
Not enough clearance from the wall. See Clearances in Preparing to install
enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding
Cabinet sides are warm This is normal for a hot wall type
refrigerator.
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
amounts of
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to
completely cool down.
This is normal.
door open.
This is normal.
See About the control.
the refrigerator.
See About the control.
Set the temperature control one step
colder. See About the control.
door open.
condenser.
Foods with strong odors should be
tightly wrapped.
Keep an open box of baking soda in
the refrigerator; replace every three
months.
Wipe surface dry.
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Refrigerator Warranty.
For US Customers, all warranty service provided by our Factory Service
®
Centers, or an authorized Customer Care
technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call GE Appliances
at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model
number available when calling for service.
In Canada, call 800.561.3344.
For the Period of: GE Appliances Will Replace
One Year
From the date of the original
purchase
What is Not Covered:
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Loss of food due to spoilage.
Damage caused after delivery.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this period of One Year from the date of original purchase, GE Appliances will choose, at its
optioin, to replace or service the defective unit. During this limited one-year warranty, should GE
Appliances choose to service the unit, GE Appliances will provide any part of the freezer which fails
due to a defect in materials or workmanship and free of charge, all labor and related service costs
to replace the defective part. During this limited one-year warranty, should GE Appliances choose
to replace the unit, it may do so by providing you with a certificate redeemable at a retailer for a
replacement product.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Replacement of the light bulbs.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
Associated costs when GE Appliances chooses to issue the
consumer a certificate as a form of product replacement.
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Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
For US Customers: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is
not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE
Appliances Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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,
consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor US: GE Appliances
For Customers in Canada: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. In-home warrant service will be provided in areas where it is available
and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.
Warrantor Canada: MC Commercial, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 5B6
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