Monogram ZISW36DRC, Monogram ZISB42DCA, Monogram ZISB36DRC, Monogram ZISW42DCA, Monogram ZISW36DWA Use And Care Manual

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

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

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ................... 10

Shelves ........................... 15, 16

Storage Drawers ................... 13, 14

Temperature Controls ................ 8, 9

Preparation

Clearances ........................... 20

Lo(adon ............................. 20

Rollers ............................... 20

Bo%re

using

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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.

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

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.

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.

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the refiigerator.

rSiT_erator

Before you request service, check the
Problem Solver in the back of this guide.

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.

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.

FRESHFOOD FREEZER

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

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.

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.

No d@osting

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.

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

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.

• 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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Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models)

B_ ill - h_ R(.'/i'ig'erator.s

To use the

dispenser

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.

Spill Shelf

h:e storage

bin

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.

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

Excess water that may accumulate in tile
bottom of tile drawers should be emptied
and tile drawers wiped dry.

Fruit and

vegetable
drawers

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.

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•

setting

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

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

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

Sealed
snack pan

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

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.

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,

Door

shelves

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.

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.

Divider

This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of tall items on the shelf

below. j! '

t,,><

Removable

wine ra&

on SO_le

models9

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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Shelves

Built _ In R_'friger,_tors

This shelf has only one position on
the door.

To remove: Lift the shelf up and slide it
_owards you.

Quick shelf

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.

Freezer

Bashers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Decorative panel

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.

Condenser fins

/

Condenserfins

Preparing"

for vacation

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.

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.

Preparing

to _love

Secure all loose items such as gTille,
shelves and drawers by taping them
securely ill place to prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

position during moving.

18

Ca-e and Cleaning

Builg - In Rq/:rig'eragor,_

Light bulb

_vpl(_cement i_,

thefiest@)od

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.

L

IIL

A

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.

Ligq_t bulb

replacement in
the freezer
compartment

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.

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_9

Installation

B_ ill - h_ R_-75"ig'+,ra_or,s

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT...Please Read Carefully.

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,

Do install it on a floor strong enough to

support a fully loaded refrigerator.

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.

N+) other clearaDces at top, sides, or ba(k
are required.

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

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 °

Operating sounds

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.

* 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

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

° Package may be holding door open.

7

The Problem Sol-_er

Questions ?

Use this

problem

solver, r

22

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

Automatic icemaker

does not work

Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
Too flequent or too long door openings.
Frost within package is normal.

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

Cube dispenser
does not work

Water has poor

taste/odor

Water in first glass

is warm

" 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.

• 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.

° 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.

7

The Problem Sol_ er

tl_ ill - h_ R_.'/i'igerator._

Questions ?
Use this

problem

sotver.P

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Ice clumps form
in the storage bin

Water dispenser

does not work

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 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 .

Water on the floor °

Rrefrigerator has odor

Interior light does "

not work .

Uneven spacing or "
gaps between doors

and kitchen cabinet

Too frequen_ or _oo long door openings.

In humid weadier, air carries moisture into refrigerator

when doors are opened.

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.
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.

No power at outlet. (;all installer or electrician.
Ligh_ bulb needs replacing.

Check fl_se an(] circui_ breaker.
Kitchen cabinets are not level or square. (;all tt_e

installer or cabinetmaker.

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

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.

In-Home Repair

Service

In the USA:

800.444.1845

In Canada:

1.888.8803030

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.

For Customers

With Special

Needs...

In the U8A :

800.626.2000

i ,E="

(;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

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

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

Parts and

Accessories

In the USA :

800.626.2002

_5_Canada :

1.888.880.3030

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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

I

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 ]

Ilast I I

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 ]

Apt.#i I I I I I I I I

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(it}, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I State I i ICode 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

. Number I I I I -

Month Year

_ 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.

° 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.

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.

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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.

. 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.

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

Part No. 162D3947P006
Pub No. 49-60037-1

70757 1-00 JR

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