Monogram Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Free-Standing Owner's Manual

Owner’s
Manual

Side-by-Side
Stainless Steel
Free-Standing
Refrigerators

Consumer Information

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

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Introduction

Your new Monogram refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements or
assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram
refrigerator’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your refrigerator properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

Contents

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23–27

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

State of California

Water Treatment Device Certificate . . . . . . .29

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

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Outside and Inside . . . . . . . . . . .20

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CustomCool™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Performance Air Flow System . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TurboCool™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Before
using
your
refrigerator

Read this manual 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, there is a list of toll-free consumer
service numbers included in the back section
of this manual.

OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

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Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers

You’ll see them on a label inside the fresh food
compartment at the top on the right side.

Please write these numbers on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card included
with the packing material.

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

Model Number

Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or

service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you
received a
damaged
refrigerator

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

Save time
& money

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

It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

If you
need
service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.

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 further help.

For customers in the USA:

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, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

For 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, write all the
details—including your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Consumer Information

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

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wWARNING: When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Owner’s Manual.

• 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 could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.

• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin 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.

• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element located
on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas:

clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.

• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,

the refrigerator should be unplugged in order
to avoid contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.)

NOTE: Turning control to OFF does not remove power
to the light circuit.

• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.

• Always clean the CustomCool

™

Tray after

thawing food.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

w DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they
will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

REFRIGERANTS

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal.

If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with the company handling
the disposal about what to do.

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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

w AVERTISSEMENT : Lorsque

vous utilisez le réfrigérateur, observez toujours certaines
précautions de base, notamment :

• N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son usage

prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel.

• Installez le réfrigérateur conformément 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
réfrigérateur. Ils pourraient endommager le

réfrigérateur et se blesser gravement.

• Une fois le réfrigérateur en marche, ne touchez
pas les surfaces froides du congélateur, surtout
si vous avez les mains humides ou mouillées :

la peau risque d’adhérer à ces surfaces très
froides.

• N’entreposez et n’utilisez pas d’essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables à
proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil électroménager.

• Pour les réfrigérateurs dotés d’une machine
à glaçons automatique, évitez le contact avec

les pièces mobiles du mécanisme éjecteur,
ou avec l’élément chauffant situé à la partie
inférieure de la machine à glaçons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le mécanisme
de la machine à glaçons pendant que le
réfrigérateur est branché.

• Éloignez les doigts des parties du réfrigérateur

où l’on peut facilement se pincer : les espaces

entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards
sont toujours étroits. Soyez prudent lorsque
vous fermez les portes de l’appareil en présence
des enfants.

• Débranchez votre réfrigérateur avant de le

nettoyer et de le réparer. REMARQUE : Nous

vous recommandons vivement de confier toute
réparation à un technicien qualifié.

• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grillée,

le réfrigérateur doit être débranché afin
d’éviter tout contact avec un fil sous tension.
(Une ampoule grillée peut se briser pendant
l’opération).

REMARQUE : Lorsque vous placez la commande
sur éteint, l’alimentation électrique de l’ampoule n’est
pas coupée.

• Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments surgelés
qui ont complètement dégelé.

• Nettoyez toujours le contenant CustomCool

™

après avoir dégelé les aliments.

w DANGER: RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS

Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie sont
toujours d’actualité. Les appareils de réfrigération
abandonés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même
si on n’attend que “quelque jours” pour s’en
débarasser. Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien
appareil, veuillez suivre les directives ci-dessous
afin de prévenir les accidents.

Avant de vous débarasser de votre vieux
appareil de réfrigération :

• Démontez les portes.

• Laissez les clayettes en place afin d’empêcher

les enfants de grimper à l’intérieur.

RÉFRIGÉRANTS

Tous les appareils de réfrigération contiennent
des refrigerants qui, conformément aux lois
fédérales, doivent être enlevés avant toute
élimination de l’appareil.

Si vous vous débarrassez de vieux appareils de
réfrigération, vérifiez, auprès de la société qui
s’occupe de leur élimination, ce que vous
devez faire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a temporary connection may be
made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet
by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most
local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USE the appliance until a proper ground has been
established.

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

Use of an adapter plug will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the appliance.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire
grounding type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet and that the
electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.

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CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE

Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième
broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil
doit être correctement mis à la terre.

Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est
muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre)
qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire
à 3 alvéoles (mise à la terre) pour réduire au
minimum les risques du chocs électriques.

Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit
par un électricien qualifié pour vous assurer
que la prise est correctement mise à la terre.

Si la prise murale est du type standard à
2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer
par une prise à 3 alvéoles correctement mise
à la terre.

La machine à glaçons doit toujours être
branché dans sa propre prise de courant,
dont la tension nominale est identique
à celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique.

Cette précaution est recommandée pour garantir
un rendement optimum et éviter une surcharge
des circuits électriques de la résidence, ce qui
pourrait créer un risque d’incendie par
surschauffe des fils.

Ne débranchez jamais l’appareil en tirant le
cordon d’alimentation. Saisissez fermement
la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer
de la prise.

Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout
cordon effiloché ou endommagé. N’utilisez
pas un cordon fendillé ou présentant des signes
d’usure.

Lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil du mur, faites
attention de ne pas la faire rouler sur le cordon
d’alimentation afin de ne pas l’endommager.

FICHE D’ADAPTATION (Fiches d’adaptation non permises au Canada)

Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas
utiliser une fiche d’adaptation à cause des risques
potentiels qu’elle présente dans certaines
circonstances.

Toutefois, si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même
une fiche d’adaptation, vous pouvez effectuer un
raccordement temporaire, si les codes locaux le
permettent, dans une prise de courant à 2 alvéoles
adéquatement mise à la terre en utilisant une fiche
d’adaptation homologuée UL, en vente dans la
plupart des quincailleries.

La fente la plus longue de la fiche doit être
alignée avec la fente la plus longue de la prise
murale afin d’assurer la polarité appropriée pour
le branchement du cordon d’alimentation.

Lorsque vous débranchez le cordon
d’alimentation de la fiche d’adaptation, saisissez
toujours la fiche d’une main pendant que vous
tirez sur la fiche du cordon d’alimentation de
l’autre. Sinon, la borne de mise à la terre de la
fiche d’adaptation risque de casser avec le temps.

Si la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche casse,
N’UTILISEZ PAS l’appareil tant qu’une mise
à la terre adéquate n’aura pas été rétablie.

Le fait de fixer la borne de mise à la terre de la
fiche d’adaptation à la plaque de la prise de
courant n’assure pas automatiquement la mise à
la terre de l’appareil. Il faut que la vis soit en métal,
non isolée, et que la prise de courant soit mise à
la terre par l’entremise du câblage de résidence.
Faites vérifier le circuit par un électricien qualifié
pour vous assurer que la prise est adéquatement
mise à la terre.

CORDONS PROLONGATEURS

Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas
utíliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des
risques potentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines
conditions.

Toutefois si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même
un cordon prolongateur, il est absolument

nécessaire qu’il s’agisse d’un cordon à 3 fils avec
mise à la terre pour appareils électroménagers
homologué UL (aux États-Unis) ou homologué
CSA (au Canada), pourvu d’une fiche et d’une
prise mises à la terre de 15 ampères (minimum)
et de 120 volts.

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Temperature
controls

The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the
fresh food compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow
24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.

The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature
as well as the actual temperature in the fresh food and freezer
compartments. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the
SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.

Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer
and fresh food compartments, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refrigerator.

NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation,
remove it now.

To change the temperature, press and release
the (warmer) or (colder) pad. The SET
light will come on and the display will show the
set temperature. To change the temperature,
tap either the (warmer) or (colder)
pad until the desired temperature is displayed.
Fresh food temperatures can be adjusted
between 34°F and 44°F and the freezer
temperatures can be adjusted between

-6°F and +6°F.
Once the desired temperature has been set,

the temperature display will return to the
actual fresh food and freezer temperatures
after 5 seconds. Several adjustments may be
required. Each time you adjust controls,
allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach
the temperature you have set.

To turn the cooling system off, tap the

(warmer) pad for either the fresh food
compartment or the freezer until the display
shows OFF. To turn the unit back on, press the

(colder) pad for either the fresh food
compartment or freezer. The SET light will
illuminate on the side you selected. Then press
the (colder) pad again (on the side where
the SET light is illuminated) and it will go to
the preset points of 0°F for the freezer and
37°F for the fresh food compartment.

Operating Instructions

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Performance
Air Flow
System

The Performance Air-Flow System is designed
to maximize temperature control in the fresh
food and freezer compartments. This unique
special feature consists of the Air Tower along
the top and back walls of the fresh food
compartment and the Air Tunnel on the
bottom portion of the freezer rear wall.
Placing food in front of the louvers on these
components will not affect performance.

Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel
can be removed, doing so will affect
temperature performance. (For removal
instructions, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact
us at www.monogram.com or call 800.444.1845.
In Canada, call us at 1.888.880.3030.)

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How it works

TurboCool rapidly cools the
refrigerator compartment in
order to more quickly cool foods.

Use TurboCool when adding
a large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature
or when putting away warm leftovers. It can
also be used if the refrigerator has been
without power for an extended period.

Once activated, the compressor will turn on
immediately and the fans will cycle on and
off at high speed as needed for 8 hours.
The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle
on and off to maintain this setting. After
8 hours, or if TurboCool is pressed again,
the refrigerator compartment will return to
the original setting.

TurboCool

™

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

How to use

1 Press TurboCool. The refrigerator

temperature display will show TC.

2 After TurboCool is complete,

the refrigerator compartment
will return to the original setting.

NOTES:

• The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed

during TurboCool.

• The freezer temperature is not affected during

TurboCool.

• When opening the refrigerator door during

TurboCool, the fans will continue to run if
they have cycled on.

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CustomCool

™

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

How it works

The CustomCool feature is a system of
dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor
and a heater. Depending on the function
selected, a combination of these will be
used to quickly chill items, thaw items or
hold the pan at a specific temperature.

The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan’s
temperature from causing temperature
fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator.

The controls for this pan are located at the
top of the fresh food compartment with the
temperature controls.

How to use

1 Empty the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw tray

in the pan. Place the items on the tray and
close the pan completely.

2 Select the ExpressThaw™, ExpressChill

™

or SelectTemp™pad. The display and SET
light will come on. Tap the pad until the light
appears next to the desired setting. Use the
chart to determine the best setting to use.

• To stop a feature before it is finished, tap that
feature’s pad until no options are selected
and the display is off.

• During ExpressThaw and ExpressChill,
the display on the controls will count down
the time in the cycle.

• After the ExpressThaw cycle is complete,
the pan will reset to the MEAT setting (31°F)
to help preserve thawed items until they
are used.

• The displayed actual temperature of the
CustomCool pan may vary slightly from

the SET temperature based on usage and
operating environment.

NOTE: For food safety reasons, it is recommended
that foods be wrapped in plastic wrap when using
ExpressThaw. This will help contain meat juices
and improve thawing performance.

ExpressThaw

™

ExpressChill

™

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0.5 Lb. (4 hours)

• Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb)

• Individually Wrapped

Filet Mignon (0.5 lb)

1.0 Lb. (6 hours)

• Chicken Breasts (1.0 lb)

• Ground Beef (1.0 lb)

• Steak (1.0 lb)

2.0 Lbs. (10 hours)

• Chicken Breasts (2.0 lbs)

• Ground Beef (2.0 lbs)

• Steak (2.0 lbs)

3.0 Lbs. (12 hours)

• Chicken Breasts (3.0 lbs)

• Ground Beef (3.0 lbs)

• Steak (3.0 lbs)

15 Minutes

• 1 Beverage Can (12 oz)

• 2 Small Juice Boxes

(6–8 oz each)

30 Minutes

• 2 to 6 Beverage Cans

(12 oz each)

• 2 Plastic 20 oz Bottles
of Beverage

• 4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes
(6–8 oz each)

• 3 Foil Juice Packets

• Wine (750 ml bottle)

45 Minutes

• 2 Liter of Beverage

• 1/2 Gallon of Juice

• Gelatin – 1 package

Citrus Setting (43°F)

• Oranges, Lemons, Limes,

Pineapple, Cantaloupe

• Beans, Cucumbers,
Tomatoes, Peppers,
Eggplant, Squash

Produce Setting (35°F)

• Strawberries, Raspberries,

Kiwifruit, Pears, Cherries,
Blackberries, Grapes, Plums,
Nectarines, Apples

• Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn,
Mushrooms, Spinach,
Cauliflower, Kale, Green
Onion, Beets, Onions

Meat Setting (31°F)

• Raw Meat, Fish and Poultry

CustomCool

™

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

CustomCool

™

chart

NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.

How to remove
and replace
the drawer

To remove:
1 Pull the drawer out to the stop position.

2 Lift the front of the drawer up and out of

the wire holder.

3 Lift the back of the drawer up and out.

To replace:
1 Place the back of the drawer in the wire

holder, making sure the wire holder fits
into the grooves on the back of the pan.

2 Lower the front of the drawer into the wire

holder.

3 Pull the bottom of the wire holder forward

until the wire pops into the groove located
on the bottom of the drawer.

Pop wire into groove

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Water filter
cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located
in the back upper right corner of
the fresh food compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

There is a replacement indicator
light for the water filter cartridge on the
dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell
you that you need to replace the filter soon.

The filter cartridge should be replaced when
the replacement indicator light turns red or
if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker
decreases.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

Place the top of
the cartridge up
inside the cartridge
holder and slowly
turn it to the right.

1

If you are replacing the cartridge,
first remove the old one by slowly turning it
to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge.
A small amount of water may drip down.

2 Fill the replacement cartridge with water

from the tap to allow for better flow from
the dispenser immediately after installation.

3 Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and

the cartridge holder, place the top of
the new cartridge up inside the holder.

Do not push it up into the holder.

4 Slowly turn it to the right until the filter

cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically
raise itself into position. Cartridge will rotate
about 1/4 turn.

5 Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes

(about one and a half gallons) to clear the
system and prevent sputtering.

6 Press and hold the RESET

WATER FILTER pad on the
dispenser for 3 seconds.

NOTE: A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt
from the dispenser.

Filter Bypass Plug

You must use the filter bypass plug when
a replacement filter cartridge is not available.
The dispenser and the icemaker will not
operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.

Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in
the United States, call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.

GWF
Suggested Retail $34.95 USD

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow
pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.

Cartridge
Holder

Filter Bypass Plug

Water Filter

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to
reach items stored behind others. The special
edges are designed to help prevent spills from
dripping to lower shelves.

To remove: Slide the shelf out until it reaches
the stop, then press down on the tab and slide
the shelf straight out.

To replace or relocate: Line the shelf up with
the supports and slide it into place. The shelf
can be repositioned when the door is at 90° or
more. To reposition the shelf, slide the shelf
past the stops and angle downward. Slide shelf
down to the desired position, line up with the
supports and slide into place.

NOTE: Make sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.

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Fresh food
compartment
door bins and
freezer door
tilt-out bins

Large Bins

The larger fresh food compartment door bins
and freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable.

To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight
up, then lift up and out.

To replace or relocate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded supports of the door.
Then push down on the front of the bin.
Bin will lock in place.

Small Bins

To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight

up, then out.
To replace: Position the bin above the

rectangular molded supports on the door.
Then slide the bin down onto the support
to lock it in place.

The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the rear and move it back
and forth to fit your needs.

Press tab and pull shelf

forward to remove

Fresh food compartment door bin

Freezer tilt-out bin

Snugger

Shelves and Bins

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Slide-out
spillproof
shelf

Do not block

Top freezer bin

w

CAUTION:

Be careful when
placing items in
the top bin. Make
sure that items
do not block or fall
into the ice chute.

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MISE EN

GARDE : Soyez

prudents lorsque
vous placez des
articles dans le bac
supérieur. Assurez­vous qu’aucun
objet ne bloque
ou tombe dans la
chute à glaçons.

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

This shelf can be removed and replaced or
relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves.

On some models, this shelf can not be used
in the lowest position.

QuickSpace

™

shelf

To remove, push the basket all the way to the
back of the freezer. Lift up until the back pins
are disengaged. Lift the entire basket up and
pull out.

NOTE: Make sure you push the baskets all the way
back in before you close the door.

Freezer baskets

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Shelves and Bins

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

To remove, slide out to the stop position, lift

the front past the stop position, and slide out.

NOTE: Make sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.

Slide-out
freezer shelves

To remove, lift the shelf up at the left side
and then bring the shelf out.

Fixed freezer
shelves

This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wine
or one 2-liter bottle of soda.

The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin.

To remove:
1 Empty the wine/beverage rack.

2 Holding the bottom of the dairy bin, lift the

front straight up, then lift up and out.

3 To detach the rack from the dairy bin,

pull the rack’s side wires out of the holes
on each side of the dairy bin.

To replace:
1 Reattach the rack to the sides of the bin.

2 Engage the back side of the bin in the

molded supports on the door. Then push
down on the front of the bin. The bin will
lock into place.

Door wine/
beverage rack

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Refrigerator
doors

The refrigerator doors may feel different than
the ones you are used to. The special door
opening/closing feature makes sure the doors
close all the way and are securely sealed.

When opening and closing the door you will
notice a stop position. If the door is opened
past this stop point, the door will remain open
to allow you to load and unload food more
easily. When the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.

The resistance you feel at the stop position will
be reduced as the door is loaded with food.

When the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.

Beyond this stop the door will stay open.

Additional Features

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

To remove the base
grille, open the
doors, remove the
screw at each end
of the base grille
and then pull the
grille straight out.

Raise

If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door.
1 Using a 7/16″ socket wrench, turn the door

adjusting screw to the right to raise the door,
to the left to lower it. (A nylon plug, imbedded
in the threads of the pin, prevents the pin
from turning unless a wrench is used.)

2 After one or two turns of the wrench, open

and close the refrigerator door and check the
alignment at the top of the doors.

Door
alignment

7/16″ Socket Wrench

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Crispers and Pans

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom
of the drawers should be wiped dry.

The bottom drawer has a cover that slides back
as the drawer is opened. This allows full access
to the drawer. As the drawer is closed, the cover
will slide forward into its original position.

Fruit and
vegetable
crispers

Slide the control all the way to the HI setting
to provide high humidity recommended for
most vegetables.

Slide the control all the way to the LO setting
to provide lower humidity levels recommended
for most fruits.

Adjustable
humidity
crispers

The convertible meat pan has its own cold air
duct to allow a stream of cold air from the
freezer compartment to flow to the pan.

The variable temperature control regulates
the air flow from the Climate Keeper.

Set the control to the coldest setting to store
fresh meats.

Set the control to cold to convert the pan to
normal refrigerator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space. The cold air duct
is turned off. Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.

Convertible
meat pan

Crispers can easily be removed by pulling the

drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up

and over the stop location.

If the door prevents you from taking out the

drawers, first try to remove the door bins.

If this does not offer enough clearance, the

refrigerator will need to be rolled forward

until the door opens enough to slide the

drawers out. In some cases, when you roll the

refrigerator out, you will need to move the

refrigerator to the left or right as you roll it out.

Crisper
removal

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Automatic Icemaker

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Automatic
icemaker

NOTE: A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

The icemaker will produce seven cubes

per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer

compartment temperature, room temperature,

number of door openings and other use

conditions.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water

connection is made to the icemaker, set the

power switch in the O (off) position.

When the refrigerator has been connected to

the water supply, set the power switch to the

l (on) position.

The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to

15°F (–10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may

take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time the

icemaker fills with water.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow

the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of

the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm,

the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is

normal for several cubes to be joined together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will

become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

Special notes:

• Dispenser models have a tilt-out ice bin.

The bin can be tilted out as shown in the
illustrations, and it will hold itself up while
you take ice out or turn the icemaker power
switch on and off. Be sure to put the bin
back in place before closing the door.

• To restore your ice level from an empty
bucket stage, the following steps are
recommended:

1 12 hours after the first batch of ice has

fallen into the bin, dispense 3 to 4 cubes.

2 After an additional 6 hours, dispense

3 to 4 cubes again.

These steps will restore your ice level in the
shortest amount of time.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water
pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple
times when making one batch of ice.

1 Lift the bin, then pull it forward

until the bin stops.

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Power Switch

Green

Power Light

2 Lower the bin to access ice or

reach the power switch.

NOTE: In order to take full
advantage of the tilt-out ice bin,
only store items on the shelf below
the ice bin that are no taller than
the lowest point on the bin.

To access ice or reach
the power switch:

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Automatic Icemaker

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

wCAUTION: The ice bin is heavy

when full.

wMISE EN GARDE : La glace

pèse lourd quand le tiroir est plein.

Set the power switch to the O (off) position
before removing the bin.

When replacing the bin, be sure to press it
firmly into place. If it does not go all the way
back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism
1/4 turn. Then push the bin back again.

Removing
ice bin

Rotate

Drive

Mechanism

1 Lift the bin, then pull it forward

until the bin stops.

2 Lift and pull forward again to

remove the bin.

Locking the Dispenser

Press the CONTROL LOCK
pad for 3 seconds to lock the
dispenser and control panel.
To unlock, press and hold the
pad again for 3 seconds.

Dispenser Light

This pad turns the night light
in the dispenser on and off.
The light also comes on when
the dispenser cradle is pressed.
If this light burns out, it should
be replaced with a 6 watt 12V
maximum bulb.

Quick Ice

When you need ice in a hurry,
press this pad to speed up ice
production. This will increase
ice production for the following
48 hours or until you press the
pad again.

Door Alarm

To set the alarm, press this pad
until the indicator light comes on.
This alarm will sound if either
door is open for more than
3 minutes. The light goes out
and the beeping stops when you
close the door.

Other
dispenser
controls

Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE
or WATER .

Press the glass gently against the top of the
dispenser cradle.

The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce
water spotting, the shelf and its grille should
be cleaned regularly.

NOTE: If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator
is first installed, there may be air in the water line
system. Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes
to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill
the water system. To flush out impurities in the water
line, throw away the first 6 glassfuls of water.

wCAUTION: Never put fingers or any

other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

w ATTENTION : Ne mettez jamais

les doigts ou d’autres objets dans l’ouverture du
distributeur.

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Spill Shelf

Ice and Water Dispenser

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Using the
dispenser

• Do not add ice from trays or bags to
the storage drawer. It may not crush or
dispense well.

• Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of
narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the
chute or cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.

• Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam.

• To keep dispensed ice from missing the glass,
put the glass close to, but not touching, the
dispenser opening.

• Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected CUBED ICE. This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crusher.

• After crushed ice is dispensed, some water
may drip from the chute.

• Sometimes a small mound 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.

Important
facts about
the dispenser

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Care and Cleaning

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

The dispenser drip
area, beneath the

grille, should be
wiped dry. Water
left in this area
may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by
adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak
until the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinse away.

The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning,
lock the dispenser by pressing and holding
the CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds.
Clean with warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

The stainless steel panels and handles can be
cleaned with a commercially available stainless
steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic

™

.

Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, True

Value, Servistar, HWI and other leading stores.
It is also available through GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part number
WX10X15.

Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.

Cleaning
the outside

Dispenser drip area.

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

Use of any cleaning solution other than that
which is recommended, especially those that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause
it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.

The Chill/Thaw tray is dishwasher safe.

Cleaning
the inside

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Care and Cleaning

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the 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 pushing it straight in. Moving the
refrigerator in a side direction may result in
damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure
you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker
supply line.

Behind the
refrigerator

For long vacations or absences, remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Clean the interior
with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter)
of water. Leave the doors open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off)
position and shut off the water supply to
the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water supply
system to prevent serious property damage due
to flooding.

Preparing
for vacation

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

When using a hand truck to move the
refrigerator, do not rest the front or back
of the refrigerator against the hand truck.
This could damage the refrigerator. Handle
only from the sides of the refrigerator.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.

Preparing
to move

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Tabs

Replacing the Light Bulbs

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.

1 Unplug the refrigerator.
2 The bulbs are located at the top of the

compartment, inside the light shield.
On some models, a screw at the front of
the light shield will have to be removed.

3 To remove the light shield, press in on the

tabs on the sides of the shield and slide
forward and out.

4 After replacing the bulb with an appliance

bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the light shield and screws (on some models).
When replacing the light shield, make sure
that the tabs at the back of the shield fit into
the slots at the back of the light shield housing.

5 Plug the refrigerator back in.

Fresh food
compartment—
upper light

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.

This light is located above the top pan.
1 Unplug the refrigerator.
2 Remove the convertible meat drawer control

knob by pulling straight out.

3 Lift the light shield up and pull it out.
4 After replacing the bulb with an appliance

bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the
shield and the knob.

5 Plug the refrigerator back in.

Fresh food
compartment—
lower light

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.

1 Unplug the refrigerator.
2 Remove the shelf just above the light shield.

(The shelf will be easier to remove if it is
emptied first.) On some models, a screw at
the top of the light shield will need to be
removed.

3 To remove the light shield, press in on the

sides, and lift up and out.

4 Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of

the same or lower wattage, and reinstall the
light shield. When reinstalling the light shield,
make sure the top tabs snap securely into
place. Replace the screw (on some models).

5 Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator

back in.

Freezer
compartment

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.

1 Unplug the refrigerator.
2 The bulb is located on the dispenser under

the control panel. Remove the light bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.

3 Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same size

and wattage.

4 Plug the refrigerator back in.

Dispenser

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• You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the refrigerator is first plugged in.
This happens as the refrigerator cools to
the correct temperature.

• Electronic dampers click open and closed to
provide optimal cooling and energy savings.

• The compressor may cause a clicking or
chirping sound when attempting to restart
(this could take up to 5 minutes).

• The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control refrigerator components.

• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils
during and after defrost can cause a cracking
or popping sound.

• After an icemaking cycle, you may hear the
ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer
cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like
boiling water.

• Water dropping on the defrost heater can
cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound
during the defrost cycle.

• A water dripping noise may occur during the
defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator
and flows into the drain pan.

• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound
due to pressure equalization.

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Normal
operating
sounds

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features
and use newer technology.

HUMMM...

WHOOSH...

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

WATER SOUNDS

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

For additional information on normal
icemaker and dispenser operating
sounds, see the Automatic Icemaker
and Ice and Water Dispenser sections.

• The new high efficiency compressor may run
faster and longer than your old refrigerator
and you may hear a high-pitched hum or
pulsating sound while it is operating.

• Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an
extended period, especially when the doors
are opened frequently. This means that the

Frost Guard

™

feature is working to prevent

freezer burn and improve food preservation.

• You may hear a whooshing sound when the
doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing
within the refrigerator.

• You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds. This happens when the refrigerator
is first plugged in, when the doors are
opened frequently or when a large amount
of food is added to the refrigerator or
freezer compartments. The fans are helping
to maintain the correct temperatures.

• If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you
may hear the fans come on in order to cool
the light bulbs.

• The fans change speeds in order to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.

• You may hear the fans running after selecting
one of the CustomCool™ settings.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

REFRIGERATOR • Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for
DOES NOT OPERATE about 30 minutes.

• Either or both controls set to OFF. Set to a temperature setting.

• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet. Push the plug completely into the wall outlet.

• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.

• The refrigerator is in showroom mode. Unplug it and plug it back in.

VIBRATION OR • Adjust the rollers as shown in the Installation Instructions.
RATTLING (Slight
vibration is normal.)

MOTOR OPERATES • Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
FOR LONG PERIODS refrigerator to completely cool down.
OR CYCLES ON AND

• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator.

OFF FREQUENTLY

This is normal.

• Door left open or package holding door open.

• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.

• Temperature controls set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Controls.

FRESH FOOD • Temperature controls not set cold enough.
OR FREEZER See Temperature Controls.
COMPARTMENT

• Warm weather or frequent door openings.

TOO WARM

• Door left open for long time.

• Package may be holding door open.

FROST OR ICE • Door left open or package holding door open.
CRYSTALS ON

• Too frequent or too long door openings.

FROZEN FOOD
(Frost within package
is normal.)

DIVIDER BETWEEN • Automatic energy saver system circulates warm liquid around the
FRESH FOOD front edge of the freezer compartment to help prevent condensation
AND FREEZER from forming on the outside.
COMPARTMENTS
FEELS WARM

AUTOMATIC • Icemaker power switch is in the O (of f) position.
ICEMAKER

• Water supply turned off or not connected. See Installation Instructions.

DOES NOT WORK

• Freezer compartment too warm. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to completely cool down.

• Piled up cubes in storage bin cause icemaker to shut off.
Level cubes in bin.

• Ice cubes stuck in icemaker (green power light on the icemaker is
blinking). Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.

(Modern refrigerators
with more storage space
and a larger freezer
require more operating
time. They start and
stop often to maintain
even temperatures.)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

FREQUENT • Icemaker power switch is in the l (on) position, but the water supply
“BUZZING” SOUND to the refrigerator has not been connected. Set the power switch

to the O (off) position. Keeping it in the l (on) position will damage
the water valve.

ICE CUBES HAVE • Old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE

• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.

• Unsealed packages in fresh food and/or freezer compartments may
be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.

SMALL OR • Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
HOLLOW CUBES

SLOW ICE CUBE • Door may have been left open.
FREEZING

• Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
See Temperature Controls.

CUBE DISPENSER • Icemaker or water supply turned off. Turn on icemaker or water supply.
DOES NOT WORK

• Ice cubes are frozen to the icemaker feeler arm. Remove the cubes.

• Irregular clumps in the storage bin. Break up with fingertip pressure
and discard remaining clumps. The freezer may be too warm. Adjust
the freezer temperature control colder one step at a time until clumps
do not form.

• The dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad
for 3 seconds.

• An item is blocking or has fallen into the ice chute inside the top
door bin of the freezer. Remove any item that might be blocking
or has fallen into the chute.

WATER HAS POOR • Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water
TASTE/ODOR until all water in the system has been replenished.

WATER IN FIRST • Normal when refrigerator is first installed. Allow 24 hours for the
GLASS IS WARM refrigerator to completely cool down.

• Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water
until all water in the system has been replenished.

• Water system has been drained. Allow several hours for the
replenished water supply to chill.

WATER DISPENSER • Water supply line turned off or not connected. See the
DOES NOT WORK Installation Instructions.

• Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.

• Air may be trapped in the system. Press the dispenser arm for
at least 2 minutes.

• The dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad
for 3 seconds.

WATER SPURTING • Newly installed filter cartridge. Run water from the dispenser for
FROM DISPENSER about 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons).

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

WATER IS NOT • Water in reservoir is frozen. Call for service.
DISPENSED BUT

• Fresh food control setting is too cold. Set to a warmer setting.

ICEMAKER
IS WORKING

NO WATER OR • Water supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Call a plumber.
ICE CUBE

• Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.

PRODUCTION

• The dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad
for 3 seconds.

CUBED ICE WAS • The last setting was CRUSHED ICE and a few cubes were left in the
SELECTED BUT crusher from the previous setting. This is normal.
CRUSHED ICE
WAS DISPENSED

ORANGE GLOW • Defrost heater is on. This is normal.
IN FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
HAS ODOR

• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.

DOOR NOT • Door gasket on hinge side is sticking or folding over. Apply paraffin
CLOSING wax to the face of the gasket.
PROPERLY

• A door bin is hitting a shelf inside the refrigerator. Move the door
bin up one position.

MOISTURE FORMS • Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
ON OUTSIDE OF

• Door left open or package holding door open.

REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE • Too frequent or too long door openings.
COLLECTS INSIDE

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors
are opened.

INTERIOR LIGHT • No power at outlet.
DOES NOT WORK

• Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.

WATER ON KITCHEN • Ice cubes jammed in chute. Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
FLOOR OR BOTTOM
OF FREEZER

HOT AIR FROM • Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is
BOTTOM OF normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR Some floor coverings are sensitive and will discolor at these safe

and normal temperatures.

REFRIGERATOR • Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during door openings.
NEVER SHUTS OFF This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the door remains
BUT TEMPERATURES closed for two hours.
ARE OK

REFRIGERATOR • Door is open and DOOR ALARM is on.
BEEPING

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

FOOD ISN’T • Packaging insulating food. Increase time or re-package in plastic.
THAWING/CHILLING

• The wrong weight is selected. Select a larger weight.

• Item with high fat content. Select a larger weight.

• Not using Chill/Thaw tray. Place items on tray and allow space in
between items for better air flow.

ACTUAL • Unit just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.
TEMPERATURE

• Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.

NOT EQUAL TO

• Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for the system

SET TEMPERATURE

to stabilize.

• Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.

SELECTTEMP • Fresh food compartment temperature control is set at the warmest
FEATURE IS setting. This is normal. In order to minimize energy usage, the
NOT WORKING SELECTTEMP feature is disabled when the fresh food compartment

temperature control is set at the warmest setting.

DOORS ARE • Unlevel floor. Adjust rollers then align doors by adjusting the fresh
NOT ALIGNED food compartment hinge. See Installation Instructions.

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Performance Data Sheet

GE SmartWater Filtration System

GWF Cartridge

Health Claim Performance Certified by NSF/ANSI*

(100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

Parameter USEPA Influent Effluent % Reduction

MCL Challenge Average Maximum Average Minimum

Chlorine – 1.9 ppm 0.02 ppm 0.05 ppm 98.90% 97.37%
T & O – – – – – –
Particulate** – 200,000 3,978 7,800 98.00% 96.10%

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Parameter USEPA Influent Effluent % Reduction

MCL Challenge Average Maximum Average Minimum

Turbidity 1 NTU*** 24.3 NTU 0.07 NTU 0.1 NTU 99.71% 99.59%
Cysts 99.95% Reduction 105,750 26 55 99.97% 99.95%
Lead at pH 6.5 15 ppb 160 ppb 1 ppb 1 ppb 99.37% 99.37%
Lead at pH 8.5 15 ppb 150 ppb 1.8 ppb 4.3 ppb 98.80% 97.13%
Lindane 0.0002 ppm 0.00062 ppm 0.00005 ppm 0.00005 ppm 91.93% 91.93%
Atrazine 0.003 ppm 0.0084 ppm 0.002 ppm 0.003 ppm 76.19% 64.28%
2,4-D 0.100 ppm 0.272 ppm 0.042 ppm 0.090 ppm 84.89% 67.63%
Asbestos 99% 690 MFL/ml 0.32 MFL/ml 1.2 MFL/ml 99.95% 99.82%

* Tested using a flow rate of 0.5 gpm (1.8927 l/m); pressure of 120 psig (8.437 kg/cm2); pH of 7.5±0.5; temp. of 68°±4.5° F (20°±2.5° C)
** Measurement in particles/ml
*** NTU = Nephelometric Units

Operating Specifications

• Capacity: certified for up to 500 gallons (1893 liter); up to one year

• Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shock

• Temperature: 33°-100° F (0.6°-38° C)

• Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)

General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements

• Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air.

• Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.

Special Notices

•

Installation instructions; parts and service availability; and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped.

• This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of
filter cartridges.

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.

•

The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water.

• Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.

Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225

NSF

®

System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF
Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of:

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

Chemical Unit

Taste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction, Class I

Mechanical Filtration Unit

Particulate Reduction, Class I

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Chemical Reduction Unit

Lead and Atrazine Reduction
Lindane and 2,4-D Reduction

Mechanical Filtration Unit

Turbidity Reduction
Cyst and Asbestos Reduction

For Purchases Made In Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the consummation of
this sale. This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years.

BUYER: SELLER:

Name Name

Address Address

City State Zip City State Zip

Signature Date Signature Date

29

State of California

Department of Health Services

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

1434

00 -

Date Issued: May 30, 2000

Date Revised: February 9, 2001

GE Smart Water Filtration Systems - GWF06 GWF06

GE Smart Water Filtration Systems - GWF GWF

Hotpoint Refrigerator Systems - HWF HWF

General Electric Appliances

Cysts (protozoan)
Turbidity

Atrazine
Lindane
2,4-D

300 gallons* 0.5 gpm

Asbestos
Lead

30

Notes

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

31

With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,
we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free!

GE Answer
Center

®

In the USA:

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center

®

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center®service is open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.

In-Home Repair
Service

In the USA:

800.444.1845

In Canada:

1.888.880.3030

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer
you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance
inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

Service Contracts

In the USA:

800.626.2224

In Canada:

1.888.880.3030

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your
warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll
receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.

Parts and
Accessories

In the USA:

800.626.2002

In Canada:

1.888.880.3030

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine
Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this manual 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.

For Customers
With Special
Needs…

In the USA:

800.626.2000

GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a
brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a
TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322) to request information or service.

Consumer Services

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

WHAT IS
COVERED

From the
Date of the
Original
Purchase

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your
home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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 any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and
all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON FULL EXTENSION SLIDES

From the date of the original purchase we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any part of the
full extension slides that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and
for service labor charges.

LIMITED THIRTY-DAY WARRANTY ON WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE

From the date of the original purchase we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any part of the
water filter cartridge that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home
and for service labor charges. During this limited thirty-day warranty, we will also provide, free of charge,
a replacement water filter cartridge.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. or Canada. In Alaska the 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.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care

®

servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, in the USA call 800.444.1845.

In Canada: 888.880.3030.

Some states/provinces 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/province to province. To know what your legal rights are in your
state/province, consult your local or state/provincial consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor in USA: General Electric Company,

Louisville, KY 40225

Warrantor in Canada: Camco Inc.

WHAT
IS NOT
COVERED

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to
use the product.

• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
If you have an installation problem, contact

your dealer or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other than
its intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage caused after delivery.

• Loss of food due to spoilage (in the USA only).

• Replacement of the water filter cartridge due
to water pressure that is outside the specified
operating range or due to excessive sediment
in the water supply.

• Replacement of the light bulbs or water filter
cartridge other than as noted above.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused by
possible defects with this appliance.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.

197D3359P003
49-60270

10-03 JR

Printed in the United States

Warranty

Stainless Steel Refrigerator