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Appliance Registration Base Grille

Care and Cleaning Condenser

Diagnostic Codes Energy Saver System

8,9

2 4

17 17

Solid State Monitor

Door Alarm Status Check—Reset

Warm Temperature

Storage Drawers

Drawer & Cover Removal 16

6-9

7 7

15, 16

Use and Care of

model

with Ice &

Energy-Saving Tips Food Storage Suggestions

Storage Times

Ice Dispenser

Installation

Adapter Plug Adjustable Rollers

Clearances Electrical Requirements 3,4

Extension Cord

Grounding Location

Water Supply to Icemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Shelves

IO-12

10-12

3,4

19-21

4 4

Temperature Controls Vacation & Moving Tips

Warranty Water Filter Accessory

Back Cover

Chilled Water

Service

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

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Help us 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 Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator.

Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged refrigerator,

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

Save time and money. Before you request service,

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

immediately contact

check

● Location of your refrigerator is

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

● Be sure the doors are closed

tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been left open accidentally.

●

Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

. Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

●

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’t overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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Read all

appliance, always exercise safety precautions, including the following:

●

appliance

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book,

This refrigerator must be

before@ this appliance.

this

for its

properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See

instructions below and on page 4.

●

Never unplug your refrigerator

grounding

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip 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 are damp or wet.

Skin may adhere

hands

to these extremely cold surfaces.

●

not

fingers or hands on the automatic mechanism

plugged in.

the refrigerator

This

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

●

refreeze frozen foods

which have thawed completely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

“. .

may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below

“. . .Thawd ground meats, poultry

or fish that have

off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. ice cream should be

If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

“Even

thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and

prepared foods. The eating of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use

refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you

●

If your old

around the house but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.

will reduce the possibility of danger

to children.

Note:

your refrigerator:

Before making any repairs.

strongly recommend

- -

This

that any servicing be performed by a

Before cleaning.

individual.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplu~ed in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

Note:

control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

●

not operate your refrigerator

in the pmenee of

How to connect

electricity

For t&

properly

The power cord of this appliance

is equipped with a three-prong

a standard three-prong wall outlet

possibility of electric shock from this appliance.

plug which mates with

(Fig. 1) to

the

PREFERRED , METHOD

Have by a qualified electrician to make

sure the outlet is properly grounded.

outlet and circuit checked

----

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

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.

POWER

(continued

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Installation Requirement

Read Carefully.

Use of Adapter Plug

units)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit,

maybe made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD . .

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADAI

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the polarity in the connection of the power cord.

outlet to provide proper

CAUTION:

ground terminal to screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

outlet cover

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter,

the adapter with one hand. If this

is not done, the adapter ground

terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the

terminal appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

DONOT USE the

always hold

Use of Etiension Cords

Because

hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a type appliance extension cord having

of potential safety

listed 3-wire grounding

a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and

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

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical

(115 volt, 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

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below

because it will not run often enough

to maintain

Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

Allow the following door clearance:

Sides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4”

Water Supply to

You

will need to connect your

water line. A

water supply kit containing copper

fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your be sufficient tubing for the from the cold water supply to allow

you to move the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately

3 coils of l/4-inch copper tubing

that measures at least diameter).

There should

inches in

Rollers

Adjustable rollers,

you to move your refrigerator away

from the wall for cleaning, are located behind the base grille. These rollers the refrigerator is on the

just enough that the doors close

Specially designed door hinges lift both doors slightly when opened. The force of gravity then helps close the door automatically.

To adjust rollers,

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.

When adjusting front rollers for

proper door closure, it is recommended

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

To replace base grille,

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

and the

when opened about halfway.

which enable

be set so that

raised

PULL OUT

remove the base

align prongs

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Your

Set the Temperature

Your refrigerator 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. Do this before filling the refrigerator with large amounts of fresh or frozen foods.

Note: Turning the fresh

control to “OFF” stops cooling in BOTH compartments-fresh

AND freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

food

How to Test Temperatures

Use

the milk test for the fresh

food compartment. Place a

container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day later. warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

the milk is too

Use the ice cream test for the

freezer compartment. Place a

container of ice cream in the center

of the freezer compartment. Check

it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow refrigerator to reach the

temperature you set.

hours for the

If you turn your household thermostat below

. . .

you may want to turn the

control one step colder, as from “C”

turned down for an extended period. This change should have no effect

Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply, leave your

for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is

on your fresh food compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls back to their regular settings.

at night

fettered

Automatic Energy Saver System

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

Warm liquid 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 freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

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Solid State Monitor System

It keeps an eye on things for you.

@Red signal light flashes to tell

when either door is open.

@Green signal light tells

the Door Alarm beeper has been set to sound after either door has been open 30 seconds.

@Red signal light tells you when

freezer above normal.

@Green lighted word NORMAL

indicates that no failure has been detected by the diagnostic system.

display warn you when:

frozen foods should be

❑

checked.

power has been interrupted.

temperature is

in the

❑

properly.

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

Status Check pad puts a review of the electronic diagnosis of five coded 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 service on and off.

When your refrigerator is

seconds, a beep sounds, and lights

●

STATUS CHECK-RESET pad to erase it.

● Green word NORMAL

● Red WARM TEMPERATURE

light glows if freezer compartment temperature is higher than normal. It goes off when proper temperature is reached.

● Door alarm beeper is activated

and green pad glows.

● Red DOOR OPEN I

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

. Night light in water-and-ice service is off.

plugged in.. .

panel lights come on for five

off except as follows:

tlashes in the display. Touch

on DOOR ALARM

flashes if

defrost system has failed.

❑ ❑

freezer control may need to be

set for a colder temperature.

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How to Set the Door Alarm

Why the Red Warm Temperature Light G1

OWS

How the Solid State Monitor System

don’t have to set the visual

alarm. As

the red DOOR OPEN

light flashes.

the green signal light on the DOOR ALARM pad is glowing, the beeper alarm is set.

the

stops when you

There are times when you’ll want the Door Alarm beeper turned

off. When

pad. The

the beeping will stop.

Deactivating the Door Alarm beeper does not turn the OPEN light until the door is closed.

either

to turn it

is open

recurring beep sounds.

the beeping

the

rearranging

example. Just

light will

keeps flashing

it’s not,

out

DOOR

than

the

At first, it’s probably because your newly installed refrigerator hasn’t completely

hours for it

the I

From then on, the red glow whenever temperatures get If this happens, open the doors only when absolutely necessary,

possible. As soon

return to normal, the I

will go out.

high

them

proper

inside temperatures

yet. Wait

coo],

quickly

will

goes out.

The word NORMAL is lighted in green except when been detected.

The STATUS CHECK-RESET pad

has two functions:

You can touch the

failure has

STATUS

CHECK-RESET pad and get a

review of the electronic diagnostic codes in order of their priority.

You can touch

the STATUS

CHECK-RESET pad to erase three

flashing codes immediately. Two

codes (DE and

cannot be erased

the condition that caused them

to flash has been corrected (see

page 8).

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Solid

The Solid State Monitor System

alerts you when something starts to

go wrong.

If a diagnostic code appears on the display, something needs special attention.

attention, the display code flashes until you erase it. The first 6 flashes are accompanied by beeps.

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

the one with the highest

priority will be displayed first. Pressing the STATUS CHECK-

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

Pressing the STATUS CHECKRESET pad will erase three codes

The DE and FFcodes can only be erased by touching the STATUS

CHECK-RESET pad condition that caused the code to flash has been corrected.

Monitor

To get your

other

Cl and

after

the

(continued)

This flashing code tells you the power to the refrigerator has been interrupted

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

There is no fault with the refrigerator

flashes.

for more than 2

when

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.

This flashing code tells you to check your frozen food. Has any of it started to 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 STATUS CHECK-RESET after the freezer compartment temperature has returned to normal

erase the code.

A package

This flashing code tells you to

check the automatic icemaker.

Ice

clumps in the storage bin may have stalled the icemaker. Follow corrective measures described on page 12. 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

or STATUS CHECK-RESET pad

is touched.

when problem is corrected

This flashing code tells you to

check temperature controls

adjust them if necessary. (See directions on page 5.) Touch STATUS CHECK-RESET pad to erase code. If code reappears after 4 hours.

for service.

and

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Signal Lights and

Diagnostic Codes

What they mean, and what to do when they alert you, is summarized on this panel on the inside of the freezer compartment door.

Panel

on the inside of the freezer compartment door

Page 10

Ice & Chilled Water

Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser

Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses chilled water and ice cubes through the freezer

compartment door. Here’s how

they work.

flows from the household

supply (1) (2)

(3)

Water is frozen in the (4)

(5) storage bin where a powered auger moves cubes forward into the dispensing unit.

When the ICE CUBES cradle is pressed,

the chute in the door.

When the CHILLED WATER

cradle is pressed,

from the reservoir flows through the (6) tubing in the door and is

dispensed.

(7)

through a dual solenoid valve to the water reservoir and to the automatic icemaker as needed.

cube mold and ejected into the

cubes dispense through

chilled water

light switch

in the dispenser on or off.

turns the night

about

Your Ice &Water Dispenser

●

Your icemaker will produce eight

cubes per cycle—approximately

120

cubes in a 24-hour depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

● Intermittent dispensing of ice is

normal.

more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be removed following instructions

on page 12.

Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall glasses.

cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer

compartment door and

into the chute. If ice is blocking

the chute, poke it through with a

wooden spoon. . To

being sprayed beyond the giass,

but not so close that it blocks

. Ice should not be dispensed

into thin glasses, fine china or delicate crystal-they can crack or

chip from the combined pressure of your hand pressing them against the cradle and ice dropping into the container.

● Ice

filling glass with soda or other beverage mixes.

splashing which is annoying and which, if the splash reaches the ice and water selector switch, could cause it to stick or bind.

. Beverages and foods should not

bin. Cans, bottles or food packages

in the storage bin may cause the icemaker to malfunction.

. Ice other than that produced

by your icemaker should not be added to the ice storage bin—it

may not dispense well.

If ice flow interruption is

below and

This can jam the chute or

down

keep bits of ice from

be dispensed before

This will prevent

quick-chilled in the ice storage

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before the water connection is made, raise the ice access door and make sure

icemaker feeler arm is in the

OFF (up) position as shown below.

Ice access

When water supply has been connected to icemaker, move feeler arm to ON (down) position.

Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes trapped air from water I

water reservoir automatically.

Ice cube with water after cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally freeze after several hours.

With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool

down to the proper temperature.

door Icemaker

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Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser Are in Operation

Throw away the first of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.

Discard the first six

water in the kitchen sink. This eliminate the slight “plastic” taste temporarily imparted to the water

by the water reservoir.

Keep ice

productive.

an empty storage bin will pile up

close to the icemaker and push the

feeler arm up to the OFF position

prematurely when the bin is only

partially full. Open the ice access

door, reach in, level the cubes by

hand and

Keeping cubes distributed evenly

will enough ice to fill the bin to its

maximum capacity.

keep icemaker

Cubes ejected into

the icemaker to produce

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice

cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with a bluish hue. The cause of

unusual discoloration is apparently

due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of

waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health. If

discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contact

Factory Service Center

or an authorized Customer

batches

such

your

To Dispense Ice and Water

●

For ice, simply position glass beneath words ICE CUBES. For water, position glass beneath words CHILLED WATER.

● Grip glass or other container

gently near the rim and press rim firmly against ice or water dispenser cradle.

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last ice

cubes or drops of water.

Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of chilled water. If excessive, the spill should be wiped dry immediately.

Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not pour it in kitchen sink. The shelf and its grille should be cleaned

regularly according to instructions on page 17.

When

The water system provides approximately six successive 6-ounce

several hours must be allowed for

replenished water reservoir supply to cool. You probably will not drain all the chilled water from the

reservoir on a single occasion.

The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following ones. This is normal.

Dispensed water is chilled, not iced.

For colder water, simply add

ice before dispensing water.

Water...

which

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Ice & Chilled Water

(continued)

If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin...

The Icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together. However, if you don’t use the ice very often, ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser.

If this happens:

●

Remove storage bin from freezer

compartment.

●

Break

fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.

●

Replace bin before remaining

cubes melt and fuse together.

up ice

with

To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin...

To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin...

Slide the bin back until the the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

Rotate

Drive

Mechanism

If bin does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If Ice

Old ice cubes and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger.

Not Used Often . . .

become cloudy

Water Filter

Accessory

Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water that produces them. That’s why it’s a good idea to purify your water with a water filter.

Its activated charcoal removes musty, odors and unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

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

It has

Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf, and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back.

Move to OFF (up)

●

Home water supply is to be

turned off for several hours.

●

Ice storage bin is to be removed

for a period of time.

●

Going away on vacation, at which

time you should also turn off the

in the water supply line to

your refrigerator.

Feeler Arm

when . . .

If This is Your First

You’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are

cause for concern.

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Food Storage

storage times

meat and poultry*

FREEZER

Viir:

MONTHS

4 to

1102

I 1 to 2

[02

mended

? 2

6 6 3

410

max.

and

Eating quality drops

after

time

shown

35°

DAYS

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) Roasts (Pork & Veal) Steaks (Beef)

Chops (Lamb) Chops (Pork) Ground & Stew Meats Variety Meats Sausage (Pork)

to 5 to 5

1 ti; 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

5 5

Processed Meats

5 21

Bacon Frankfurters. Ham (Whole) Ham Ham (Slices) Luncheon Meats Sausage (Smoked) Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry)

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes

Gravy & Meat Broth

3 to 4 1 to

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) Chicken (Pieces) Turkey (Pieces) Duck & Goose (Whole) Giblets

1 to 2 1 to 2

2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Cooked Poultry

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

Most fruits and vegetables

Lean fish Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked), Ice cream (original cart{]

New

techniques are constantly being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility information on freezing and storing foods.

Meats,

from the store age;

in your

store unfrozen

poultry:

Always

● Rewrap i n

refrigerate

of Agriculture

and poultry

1 to 2 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4

foi

in quuiitj’ and

cheese, wrap well with wax

or aluminum foil, or put in

●

● Store pre-packaged

designed to preserve

● Covcri

towel

bag.

wrap to expel air

wrapping

mold.

you wish.

vegetables, use the

ttrawcrs—they

freshness of produce.

vegetables with

maintain crispness.

As a furtbcr

in their original wrapping.

771(’

to freshness,

vegetables

store ice

with high cream content, will

norm; al

I I

location”

[tic

●

is slightl} cotder

require slightly lower

than more “tiiry”

ageci brands with

content.

necessary to experiment to

freezer compartment

temperature control

to keep your

temperature.

the freezer compartment

Ii)r

in its

been

the

natural

moist

cream

the front.

foods

home

To freeze meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to the shape of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal.

Don’t refreeze meat that has completely thawed; meat, whether

or cooked, can be frozen

successfully only once. Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)

meats or seafoods to 26 pounds at a time.

For convenience...

●

Store

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

. Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly.

●

Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

●

Use the meat drawer for meats

you do not freeze.

To save money in and food

● Place most perishable items, such

as milk, cream or cottage cheese,

toward the rear of the top shelf;

will stay coldest in this part of

fresh

●

Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil.

●

Leaf vegetables and fruits

placed in storage drawers will last

longer when stored in closed plastic

containers or wrapped in plastic film.

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

●

Open

possible to save electrical energy.

●

When going out of town for

days, leave

possible in the refrigerator. Set the

shut off water to the refrigerator.

compartment.

door the fewest times

perishables

to the OFF position and

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Shelves

Shelves in the fresh freezer compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to

storage needs.

Shelves

your

’s

Fresh Food Compartment

remove shelves:

front, then lift it up

tracks on rear wall of refrigerator,

Tilt shelf up

out

Removable Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door

remove bins:

up until mounting hooks disengage.

To relocate bins:

bin height.

Bin will

in place.

bin straight

Select desired

hooks in slots on

push in.

Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment

Shelves in the freezer compartment

replaced.

To remove shelves:

supports on right wall, lift shelf out

grooves in supports.

To replace shelves:

shelf height. With shelf front raised rear of cabinet. Then lower front

shelf until it locks into position.

top lugs in tracks

desired

shelf sideways until rods

come out of

To replace shelves:

holes. Then, while pressing tabs, lower shelf into grooves in supports. Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted into grooves.

on left wall.

Insert rods into

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Storage Drawers

Convertible Meat Keeper

The Convertible Meat Pan drawer

has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of

drawer.

The variable temperature control

regulates the air freezer compartment.

Set control lever to MEATS—the coldest setting-to store fresh meats. If lever is left in MEATS position for a long period of time, some frost may form on the inside of the drawer.

Set control lever to VEGETABLES

to convert the drawer to normal

refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off.

Variable settings between these

extremes can be selected.

from the

Sealed & Fresh Drawer

This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep

retaining the natural moisture content

. Artichokes ● Cherries ● Plums

● Asparagus

● Beets, topped . Currants

● Blueberries ● Greens, leafy ● Spinach

● Carrots

●

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped–foods

such as:

● Broccoli

. Brussels

Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawer.

Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the Sealed & Fresh Drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry.

The Sealed & Fresh Drawer is

partially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges. Always replace the drawer

in this cover and

unwrapped foods fresh by

of foods such as:

●

Corn

● Lettuce

Celery

Sprouts

. Parsley

● Peas, green

●

Cabbage

● Cauliflower

●

Green Onions

push the drawer

the

in.

●

Radishes

● Rhubarb

●

Tomatoes, ripe

● Parsnips

●

Turnips

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To Remove

Remove

above the Sealed & Fresh drawer

take

the glass cover

2. Put

your fingers behind the

gasket

the rear

pull forward. Remove the gasket.

from the shelf

the shelf. Take food off

out of the drawer.

the

Pull the drawer forward, lift the front to clear stops, drawer.

refrigerator door

remove the

doesn’t open completely. pull the drawer out until it hits the door. Then

the

up until it is higher than the drawer supports. tilt it and

Tilt

After clean

order.

drawer.

replace in reverse

Pull the drawer partway out. Reach in, push the rear of the glass up; at the same time, push it

until it

4. Tilt

front-corner retainers.

and remove the cover.

6. If tape holds Convertible cover to drawer supports,

the tape. Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, push the up and, at the same

it clears front-corner” retainers.

7. Tilt and remove the

until

When drawers and in rear of the Sealed

Fit the support into with the

you.

into

are back

reinstall

gasket at the

Fresh drawer.

of the plastic drawer

gasket,

the gasket snaps

Page 17

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Outside

Solid

state monitor system

panels.

outside compartment door with

water. Do not use cleaning sprays or

liquid

the control mechanisms.

The water and

spill shelf

immediately to prevent spotting, Water left on the deposits that you

soaking in undiluted vinegar. non-precipitating

(such as or one teaspoon of citric powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually time is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.

The door handles and trim

be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid

Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean.

a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild

liquid

and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled 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.

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

Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least

Appliance Polish Wax

(Cat. No.

from Marts.

Clean the panels on the

inside of the freezer

soft,

cloth lightly dampened with

amounts of water—the

run down

can also use a paste of

brand) and water,

minutes soaking

detergent

the paint finish. The

rust-free for years.

Appliance Parts

dispenser

be wiped dry

may leave

remove by

softener

can

water.

Wipe with

cloth or wet

year.

Cleaner

is available

Cleaning—Inside

Inside the fresh food and freezer

compartments

least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out when cleaning around switches, lights or controls,

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, bin and all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

To an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the box every three months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.

Drain opening in freezer compartment.

cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of baking soda (one teaspoon) and two cups of hot (not boiling) water through the drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood

If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and

water solution to force the clog through the drain line.

Continue flushing until line is clear, then empty and replace the defrost water pan immediately.

prevent odors,

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

should be cleaned at

sponge or cloth

storage

During yearly

a clogged drain line.

-—-. ‘“

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by

Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

it straight in.

Condenser

The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation you need to keep the condenser clean. Remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Defrost Water Wn

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

Defrost water pan

Page 18

and

(continued)

Light bulb replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. To align the control knob properly, note position of numbered control for proper reassembly and pull off knob.

Pull bottom of light panel down

about lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on pins; pull bottom down, push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn it to previous setting, and plug refrigerator back in.

enough to disengage

remove panel.

In Freezer Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. Remove shield. (Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first. )

3. Pull plastic light shield toward you. (It grooves.)

After replacing with same size

plug refrigerator back in.

bend to free tabs from

reinstall shield and shelf and

below light

When you goon

vacation

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to refrigerator, turn the numbered control

baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove

perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to

drop below

instructions as for extended

vacations. Move

(up) position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.

OFF, clean interior with

same

feeler arm to OFF

When you move

Disconnect power cord from outlet, remove all food and clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items

grille, shelves and storage pans by

taping them securely in

prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

during in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect

outside of refrigerator with blanket.

such as

upright

moving and

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Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Rapid Electrical Diagnosis

refrigerator is wired for accurate

electrical diagnosis in

only minutes

check the technician to unplug, move or unload

the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

your home—takes

service technician to

system. No need for

NO PANEL

PAD RESPONSE

REFRIGERATOR DOES

OPERATE

OPERATES

FOR LONG PERIODS

●

If interior light is not on, refrigerator

●

If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

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

●

out fuse.

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

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

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

● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

require more operating time.

●

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

to completely cool down.

●

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

●

Hot

weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open.

●

Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

●

Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 17.

●

Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

STARTS&

FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR RATTLING

HOT AIR FROM

DOOR NOT CLOSING

PROPERLY

●

Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

●

If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting

on the floor and front

roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.

●

If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

●

Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

●

Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be

expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these consulted if you object to this discoloration.

●

Door gasket on hinge

side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of

petroleum

page)

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The Problem Solver

(continued,

PROBLEM

OPERATING SOUNDS

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM

FOODS DRY OUT

POSSIBLE

The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the

large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels

● Normal fan air flow-one fan blows

air through the refrigerator and freezer

your

refrigerator.

compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.

● These NORMAL sounds

also

time

time:

Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.

●

Defrost water dripping into drain pan.

●

Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.

●

Refrigerant

●

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during

or gurgling.

defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

●

With automatic iccmaker,

sound

cubes dropping into the bin and water

running in pipes as icemaker refills.

● Temperature control not set cold enough.

to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

on page 5.

●

Warm weather—frequent door openings.

. Door left open

●

Package may be holding door open.

too long t

Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

FROST OR

CRYSTALS ON

FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE

FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE

ODOR/TASTE

ICEMAKER

DOES NOT WORK

. Door may have been

ajar or package holding door open.

. Too frequent and too long door openings.

Frost within package is normal.

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

●

Old cubes need to be discarded. . Ice storage bin needs to be . Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or

compartments may be transmitting

odor/taste to ice cubes.

● Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to page 17.

●

Poor-tasting incoming water. Install

filter—see page 12.

. Icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position.

●

Water supply turned off or not connected.

● Freezer compartment too warm.

Cubes too small—water shutoff

refrigerator to home water

be clogged.

● Sometimes cubes

(up) position. Remove this ice

to the side

restart

the

in the OFF

may

. When reaching for cubes by hand, (up) position by mistake.

. Piled up cubes in storage bin

icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position, level cubes in bin

cause

—.—.

shut

into the OFF

prematurely. With

hand.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

CUBE DISPENSER

DOES NOT WORK

. No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If

cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove

cubes.

. No ice cubes.

●

Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip

turned off or water supply turned off.

pressure and discard the remaining clumps.

WATER HAS POOR TASTE/ODOR

●

If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water in regular

manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water.

●

Poor-tasting incoming water, Install a water filter-see page 12.

WATER IN FIRST . Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is

GLASS IS WARM first installed.

●

If water dispenser has not been used

for extended period, water in first glass

not

be as cool as in succeeding glasses.

●

If water reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.

WATER DISPENSER . Water supply line turned off or not connected.

DOES NOT WORK

●

Supply line maybe clogged with sediment.

DIVIDER BETWEEN● Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid

FRESH FOOD AND

FREEZER

around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

FEELS WARM

MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDE OF

MOISTURE

INSIDE

WATER ON FLOOR OR ON

FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR

LIGHT

DOES

LIGHT

●

Not unusual during period of high humidity.

●

Too frequent and too long door openings.

●

The drain in the bottom of the freezer maybe clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer

air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 18.

●

If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you may be jamming

cubes in the funnel chute.

They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.

●

Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

●

Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

●

Check for spoiled food.

●

Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 17.

●

Defrost water pan needs cleaning.

●

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

●

No power at outlet.

●

Light bulb needs replacing. Seepage 18.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

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Page 23

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

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 three

steps to follow for further 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 number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Drive

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YOUR H~POINT REFRIGERATOR

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we

charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace

any part

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

will provide, free of

refrigerator

that

any

In Alaska the

check to establish warranty period.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

part of the sealed refrigerating system

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

All warranty service will be provided Look in the White or Yellow Pages by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working GENERAL hours.

(the compressor,

any

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

For the life of the refrigerator, we will replace, free of charge,

see-through storage drawer made

from

and furnished with the refrigerator if the drawer breaks during normal household use. Drawer covers are not included. The drawers can be exchanged at a Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart. Factorv Service Center. or by writing to th~ address below.

of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

any tinted

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General,

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

●

Service triPsto Yourhometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities,

Warrantor: General Electric Company

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers. . Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

RESPONSIBLE

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