Asak
Appliance Registration 2
PowerSaverSwitch
5
BaseGrille
4
Problem Solver
13,14
Cleaning
12
SafetyInstructions
3
Consumer Services
15
Shelves
7
Energy-SavingTips
2
StorageDrawers
8-10
FoodStorageSuggestions
6,8
Drawer &CoverRemoval 8-10
StorageTimes
6
Temperature Controls
5
Icemaker
10,11
Vacation&MovingTips
12
Icemaker AccessoryKit
11 Warranty
BackCover
Ice Travs 11
WaterFilter Accessory
11
Installation
3,4
Adapter Plug
4
AdjustableRollers
4
Clearances
4
ElectricalRequirements 3,4
Extension Cord 4
Grounding
3,4
Location
4
Light Bulb Replacement
12
Modeland Serial Numbers
2
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Readthisbook
It isintendedtohelp youoperate
andmaintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp, write (include
yourphone number):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
downthemodel
andsenumbers.
You’llsee them on a labelon the
leftside, near the top ofthefresh
foodcompartment.
These numbers are also onthe
Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard that came with
yourrefrigeratOr.
Beforesendingin the registration
card, please write these numbers
here:
M N
S N
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator..
H
you rea damaged
refrigerator, immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
s t a money.
EM(M%!you E“equnests
check the Problem Solver cmpages
13and 14.It lists causes ofminor
operating problems that youcan
correcl yourself.
Toobtainservice, seethe
ConsumerServicespageinthe
back ofthisbook.
We’reproud ofour serviceand
wantyouto bepleased. If for some
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,here arethree
stepsto followforfurther help.
FIRST,contactthe peoplewho
servicedyour appliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. In most
cases, this will solvetheproblem.
NEXT, if youare stillnotpleased,
write allthe details-including
yourphonenumber—to:
Manager, ConsumerRelations
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY, ifyourproblem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer ActionPanel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606
Toobtain a Spanishlanguage
versionof thisbook, call
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtener la versi6nen
espafiolde este manual,
name a
GE Answer Center:
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidOr,
tel~fono800.626.20Q0.
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@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris
e
important.Avoidlocatingitnextto
yourrange, a heatingventor where
thesunwill shinedirectlyon it.
@Don’topenthedoors moreoften
thannecessary.
eC1osethedoorsasSoonaspossible,
particularlyin hot, humidweather.
~Keeppowersaverswitchin the
leftpositionunlessmoistureforms
onthe cabinetsurfacebetweenthe
doors.
@Be surethe doorsare closed
tightly.Beforeleavingthehouse
or retiring for thenight, checkto
be surethe doorshaven’tbeenleft
openaccidentally.
@Storeonly thosefoodsrequiring
refrigeratiOnin yourrefrigerator.
~Wipemoisturefrom bottlesand
cartonsbeforeputtingthem inthe
refrigerator.
.
~Keep foodscoveredto reduce
moisturebuildup insidethe
=-&&iw
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refrigerator.
—
~If vouturn the controlsto the
cold;st position for quick chilling
or freezing, be sureto turn them
back to regular settings.
@Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.
Overcrowdingcan require extra
electrical energy to keep everything
cool.
.4
usingthis
a~pliance,alwaysexercisebasic
s;~etyprecautions,includingthe
following:
@Usethis appliance only for its
intendedpurposeas describedin
thisUse and Care Book.
~This refrigerator mllStbe
properly installed in accordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit is used. Seegrounding
instructionsbelowandon page4.
~ Never unplugyourrefrigerator
bypullingon the powercord.
Alwaysgrip p!ugfirmlyandpull
straightout from the outlet.
e Repairorreplaceimmediatdyail
electricservice cordsthat have
becomefrayedor otherwise
damaged. Do not usea cordthat
showscracks or abrasiondamage
along itslength or ateither theplug
~ or connector end.
.- ~DOInot allow chiklrento climb,
~
standor hang onthe shelvesin
the refrigerator.Theycould
damagethe refrigeratorand
seriously injure themselves.
@After your refrigeratorisin
operation, do nottouchthe cold
surfaces, particularlywhenhands
are damp m-wet. Skin mayadhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
@Ifyourrehasm
icemdwr, do notplacefingersor
Ihamism theautomaticicemaking
rnedmnismwhilethe refrigerator
ispluggedin. Thiswillhelp
protectyoufrom possibleinjury.It
willalsopreventinterferencewith
themovingparts ofthe ejector
mechanism,or with theheating
elementthat releasesthe cubes.
@When moving your refrigerator
awayfromthewd19becarefulnotto
rolloverordamagethepowercord.
0~n~t ~fm fr~n f-* ~~~h
havethawedcompletely.The
UnitedStatesDepartment of
Agriculturein Home and Garden
BfilletinNo. 69 says:
“.. .Youmay safelyrefreezefrozen
foodsthathavethawedif theystill
containice crystalsor ifthey are
stillcold—below40”F.
“...Thawedground meats, poultry
or fish that have
anyoff-odoror
off-colorshouldnotbe refrozenand
shouldnot be eaten. Thawed ice
cream shouldbe discarded. If the
odor or color ofany food ispoor or
questionable,get rid ofit. The food
maybe dangerousto eat.
“Evenpartialthawingandrefreezing
reducethe eating quality of foods,
particularly fruits, vegetablesand
preparedfoods.The eatingquality
ofred meatsis affectedlessthafl
thatofmanyother foods.Use
refrozenfoodsas soonaspossibleto
saveas muchoftheir eatingquality
as youcan:’
@Hyouroldrefrigeratorissti!l
aroundthe housebutnot inuse,
be sureto removethe doors.This
willreducethe possibilityof
dangerto children.
~Unplug yourrefrigerator:
A. Beforemakinganyrepairs.
Note: Westronglyrecommend
thatany servicingbeperformed
bya qualifiedindividual.
B. Beforecleaning.
‘C.Beforereplacinga burned-out
lightbulb,the refrigeratorshould
be unpluggedin order to avoid
contactwith alive wire filament.
(A burned-out1ightbulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turningcontrolto OISF
positiondoes notremovepower
to the lightcircuit.
~ D notoperateyour
inthe presenceof exp!osivefumes.
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t
Forpe
this mustbe
‘properly
‘I”hcpower cord of [hisappliance
iscquippcd with L1three-prong
t$rounding)
p~LIg which mates with
:~standard three-prong (groumiing)
\\’:Illolltl~t(Fig.
1)to minimize the
[ e s hazard
Fig.1
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Where a standard two-prongwall
outlet isencountered, it is your
personal responsibilityand
obligationto haveit replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
walloutlet.
D r K A
a a
OR I T T
Havewall outlet and circuit checked
iHE Powil? CoRD.
bya
quelectrician to make
. .
‘ i’mmIhi i
sure outlet k properly gi.ounded.
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E%2aseRead carefully.
use phlg
Becauseof’potentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However,ifyoustillelect
to usean adapter,wherelocal
codespermit, a TEIvHWRARY
CONNECTION maybemadeto a
properlygroundedtwo-prongwall
outletbyuse ofa UL listedadapter
(Fig.2) availableat mostIO~al
hardwarestores.
a
l+~pt)F?ARYMETHOD ,
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANADA)
ALIGNLARGE
m
PRONGS/SLOTS~ ~<;: e -~ 4
v
6,
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Fig. 2
Q=_
ANOFIRMCONNECTION
BEFOREUSE
The largerslot in theadaptermust
bealignedwiththelargerslotinthe
walloutlettoprovideproperpolarity
intheconnectionofthepowercord.
CAUTION:Attachingan adapter
groundterminal to the walloutlet
coverscrew doesnot groundthe
applianceunlessthe coverscrew
ismetal, and notinsulated, and
the walloutlet isgrounded through
the housewiring. Youshouldhave
circuitchecked bya qualified
electrician to makesure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter,alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this
isnotdone, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
‘terminalbreak, DO NOTUSE the
app!imm until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use Ull”ds
Becauseof potential s:~fetyhazards
under certain conditions. we
strongly recommend againstthe
USCofan extension cord. However,
ifyou still elect to usc an extension
ct}rd,it isabsolutely IICCCSSW-}1that
it bc :]LILIistmi.3-wiregroun~iing
typeapplianceextensioncordhaving
a groundingtypeplugandoutlet
andthatthe electricalratingofthe
cord be 15amperes(minimum)and
120volts.
The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its own
individual electrical 43UBtkt—
(115volt,60 Hertz, singlephase
AC). Thisis recommendedforbest
performanceandto prevent
overloadinghousewiringcircuits,
whichcould causea fire hazard
from overheatingwires.
Refrigerator location
Installthe refrigeratoron a floor
strong enoughto supportit when
it is fully loaded.
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewillgo beIow60°F.
becauseit will notrun oftenenough
to maintainproper temperatures.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regardinglocation.
clearances
AHOWthe followingclearances
for ease of installationand proper
air circulation:
Sides,3/4”
Top,1“
Back, 1“
If Model TBX19is to be installed
agai~lsta wallon thehinge side,
allow 1Yi”for door clearance.
water supply to Ieemaker
(onmodelssoequipped)
Youwill need to connect your
icemaker to a cold water line. A
water supply kit containingcopper
tubing, shut-off%Talve,fittingsand
instructions is availableat extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficienttubing for the
icemaker from the cold water
su13ply to allow you to movethe
refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 8 feet
of 1/4”copper tubing in three
N1-inchdiameter coils).
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Legs
.———.
Somemodelshaveadjustaide
rollersthatenableyoutomove
therefrigeratorawayfromthe wall
forcleaning;othermodelshave
adjustablewkvelinglegs. Rollersor
legsshouldbe setsothe refrigerator
isfirmly positionedon the floor
andthe frontis raisedjust enough
thatthedoors closeeasilywhen
openedabouthalfway.
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Turnthe two frontroller adjusting
screwsor four corner levelinglegs
clockwise to raisethe refrigerator,
counterclockwiseto lowerit.
When adjustingrollersor leveling
k?3@&
legsforproper door closure, we --
recommend thatthebottomfront --
edgeofthe cabinetbe approximately
3/-4”from the floor.
If yourrefrigeratorhas a.base
grille, you can turnthe adjusting
screwsthroughopeningsinthegrille.
,, I
If you would rather remove the
base grille, grasp the bottom ofthe
grille and pull itout.
the cl;ps on the back ;f the grille ~ ~)
~
with the openings in the baseplate
‘G’;
and push the grille forward until it
1
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snaps into place.
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Yburrefrigeratorhas twocontrols
thatlet youregulatethetemperature
inthe fresh foodand freezer
compartments.
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B
The freezer controlhas settings
from “A”(thewarmest)to “E” (the
coldest). 1~itiallyset the freezer
controlat “C?
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5 INITIAL SETTING
“1* J-%3
9 COLDEST
The fresh foodcontrol has settings
from “l” (thewarmest) to “9” (the
coldest)and “OFF.” Initially set
the fresh food control at “5?
Forcolderor warmertempera~res,
adjustthe desired compartment
controlonenumberat a time.
NVWORTANT:When initially
settingcontrols,oradjustingthem,
allow24 hours for temperatures
to
stabilize, or even ~~~~=
Note:
Turning the fresh food
control to OFB?position stops
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coin BOTK mmparttients—
fresh food AND freezer—but
does not shut off povverto
‘rdrigemm.
FlkPWto test
~,i~~~~~fllilktestfor-the fresh food
conlpartnlell$.Place a container of
n~ilkon the top shelf in the fresh
li~{x]comp:lrlmmt. check ita day
l:i[er.If the milk is too wmn or too
Usethe icecreamtestforthe
freezercompartment.Placea
containeroficecream inthe center
ofthefreezercompartment.Check
itafter aday.If it’stoohard or too
soft,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.
Alwaysallow24 hoursfor
therefrigeratortoreachthe
temperatureyouset.
Iyou t your
thermostat below
( a n
.. .youmaywanttoturn thele~tered
controlonestepcolder,asfrom “C”
to “DVCooler temperaturesinthe
housemaycause thecompressorto
operatelessfrequenfl~,thus~lowing
the freezer compartmentto warm
somewhat.Toprotectyourfrozen
foodsupply,leaveyour
lettered
settingat thiscolder settingforthe
entirewinteror forwhateverperiod
oftime youare turningdownyour
thermostat. This is especially
importantwhen the thermostatis
turneddownforan extendedperiod.
This changeshouldhaveno effect
on your fresh foodcompartment.
However,if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered controlone step
warmer, as from “5” to “4V
When youstop turningthe
thermostatdown, turn temperature
controlsbacktotheirregularsettings.
Powersaver’s
The power saverswitchis located
on the temperature control panel.
POWER SAVER/ fMoisTu RE CONTROL K-J
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POWERSAVERSETTING~ ~-) r
IFMOISTURE FORMS
~,
BETWEEN DOORS SET HERE
To r the amount of
ekxtrkity required to operate
your refrigerator,push switch
to the Ml position.
This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that preventmoisture
from forming on tileoutside.
Withthe heatersturnedoff, there
isa chancethatmoisturemayform
onthe cabinetsurfacebetweenthe
doors,especiallywhentheweatheris
humid. The humidityis mostlikely
tobe highin the summer,inthe
early morninghours, and inhomes
whichare not air conditioned.
Overan extendedperiod oftime,
moisturethatformson theoutside
maycausedeteriorationofthepaint
finish.It willbe importantto protect
thefinishbyusingappliancepolish
waxasdescribedon page 12.
m
POWER SAVER/ lVlolsTuRE CONTROL
Whenthe powersaverswitch
is pushedto theright9electricity
flowsthroughthelowwattageheater
whichwarmsthecabinetsurface
betweenthedoorsand, undermost
conditions,preventstheforming
ofmoistureor waterdroplets.
No
Itis notnecessaryto defrostthe
freezeror freshfoodcompartments.
Althoughyour refrigerator is
designedand equippedto defrost
itselfautomatically,some frost
on packagesis normal.
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I FREEZER
4
F
Meats
R ( L ..... .. 3
6
R ( . ..... .. 5
4 8
Steaks(Beef). ..... ..... ... 3t05
Chops(Lamb).. ..... .... .. 3t05
6 9
Chops(Pork)... ..... ..... . 3t05
3 4
G & M ..... .. 1 2
3 4
VarietyMeats. .... ...... ... 1to2
3 4
Sausage(Pork)... ..... .... 1to2 1 2
P
M
Bacon, ... .. ..... ..... .. . 7 1
Frankfurters.. .... ..... .. .. 7
1/7,
Ham(Whole). .... ... .... 7 1 2
Ham(Half).. ... .... .... ... 3t05 1 2
Ham(Slices). .. ... ..... .. . 3 1 2
LuncheonMeats..... ... ... 3t05
F
Sausage(Smoked). .. ... ... 7
r
S ( S . .. . 1
m
M
C M
MeatDishes. .... .... ... . 3t04
3
G & B . ... ... .. l 3
F
C & ( ... . l
Chicken(Pieces). . .. .... .. . lto2
T ( .... .. .... l :
D G ( . .... .. l
Giblets. .... ... .. .... ... .. lto2 :
P
Piel
6
Pi. 3
1
Co. .... . 3
4
FriedChicken. .. ... .. ... ... 3t04
(op F
Mos.
Leanfish . ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... ... ..6-8 months
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Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.
ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService
oryourlocal UtilityCompanyforthelatest
informationonfrwingandstoring foods.
*U.S.DepaflmentofAgriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store va~inquahty and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your r’efrigeratorwillvary
To $toreunfrozenmeax, fish and
poultry:
QAlways rernovestore wrappings.
QRewrap in foil, fh or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
Tostorecheese, wrapwe~wtih
waxpaperoraluminumfoil, orput
inaplastic bag.
@Carefi.dlywrap toexpel air and
helppreventrnoki.
@Storepre-packagedcheeseinits
ownwrappingifyouwish.
Tostorevegetibles, usetie
vegetabledrawers-they’ve been
designedtopreservethenaturd
moistureand freshnessofproduce.
@Coveringvegetableswithamoist
towelhelpsmaintaincrispness.
@Asafurther aid tofreshness,
pre-packagedvegetablescanbe
storedin their originalwrapping.
Note:Specialfieshfoodcompa*nt
drawers(onmodelssoequipped)
makeilunnecessarytowrapcerkzin
foodswhichthey’vebeendesigned
topreserve.?hesedrawersare
describedonpages8and10
Tostoreice
cream–Fine-quality
ice cream, with highcream
content, will normally require
slightlylowertemperaturesthan
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with lowcream content.
~It
will be necessarytoexperimentto
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
settingto keep yourice cream at
the right serving temperature.
~Them ofthefreezercompment
is slightlycolder than the front.
mps on foods
Therearethreeessentialrequirements
for efficient home freezing.
1. Initiai quality. Freeze only top-
ql.lalityfoods*Freezingretainsquality
and flavor;itcannoti.rnprovequality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetabks are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsavetime, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
se ~($p~~ p231&@Rg*~= food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
at most food stores.
6
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T’bf m fish and poultry, ‘
wrap wellin freezer-weightfoil(or -
otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial
formingitcarefullyto the shapeof
thecontents.Thisexpelsair. Fold
andcrimp endsofthe packageto
providea good, lastingseal.
Don’trefreezemeatthathas
completelythawed;meat, whether
rawor cooked,can be frozen
successfullyonlyonce.
Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto numberof
poundsat a timeas follows:
TIYW7,TBX18 . . . . . . . ..0....15
TBX19,TBXVV190...........16
For 0•
@Storelikethingstogether.This
savesbothtime and electricity
becauseyou canfind foodsfaster.
@Place the oldestitemsup front so
theycan be usedup promptly.
@Use shelvesor bins cmthedoor
formost oftenused saucesand
condiments.
A%%%
~Use the Meat Drawer, on models
W&%W
soequipped, fortemporary storage
ofmeats youdo not freeze.
To save in energy
and food COSK
~Place most perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese,
towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as
theywill staycoldest in this part
ofthe fresh foodcompartment.
@Cover moist foodswith tightlids,
F
plastic film or foil.
@Leafvegetablesand fruitsplacedin ~
drawerswilllastlongerwhen stored .
in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film.
i.
~Do not overloadyour fresh food ~
or freezer compartment with a lot :
of warm food at once.
~
QOpen the door the fewesttimes
k
possible to saveelectrical energy. ~
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@When.going out of town for
I
severaldays,leaveasfewperishables -~ot~
as possible in the refrigemtor. If
()
--%.,,
your refrigerator has an icemaker,
~$$
movethe icemaker feeler arm to
@j
the OH?( positicmand shutoff ‘<J
water to the refrigerator,
“A=: SheEves
:W.xw
(onmodelssoequipped)
.-
helvesinthe freshfoodandfreezer
compartmentsare adjustable,
enablingyouto makeefficientshelf
arrangementsto fityourfamily’s
foodstorageneeds. Steelshelves
inthe freezercompartmentin some
modelsare adjustablein thesame
way.
1’;removeshelves:Tiltshelfup at
front, then liftit upand outoftracks
on rear wallof refrigerator.
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To
~*eplaceshelves: Select desired
shelfheight. With shelf front raised
slightly,engagetop lugs in tracks at
rear ofcabinet. Then lower front of
shelf untilit locks into position.
SMvw
Toprovideextrastorageflexibility,
somemodelshaveatwo-position
freezer-compartmentshelfthatcan
beplacedon anothersetofshelf
supports,and somemodelshave
twoshelvesthatcanbe positioned
atanyoffivelevelsinthe fresh
foodcompartment.
Pora-Bim on the Dool”s
(onmodelssoequipped)
AdjustablePorta-Binson fresh food
andfreezer compartmentdoors can
easilybecarriedfromtherefrigerator
to thework area.
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‘ II
To remove:Lifi Porta-Binstraight
up unti~mountinghooksdisengage.
To relocate:Selectdesired shelf
height, engagePorta-Bin’shooksin
slotson the tracksofthe door, and
push in and down. Porta-Binwill
hook in place.
Tcrnperedglass shelves(on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
smnernanncr.
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modelssoequipped)
Smggers are designedtogiveyou
storageflexibilityinPorta-Binsand
onyourfreshfooddoor shelves.
Itemssuchassaladdressings,steak
saucesandother condimentscan
nowbe keptsecurelyagainstthe
doorlinerto help preventtipping,
spillingor sliding.
b
Place indexfinger and middle
fingeron either sideofthe snugger
near thefront and simplymoveit
back and forth to fit yourneeds.
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!vloist’nFreshDrawer Cool’nFreshDrawer
Moist’nFreshDrawer
Cool’nFreshDrawer
mum& Ihmw3-s
The storagedrawersatthe bottom
ofthe fresh foodcompartmentare
designedtoprovidehighhumidity
levelsrequired bymostvegetables
and lowerhumidity levelsrequired
for most fruits.
When replacing the drawers,
alwayspush them all thewayin.
Storagetime will dependupon the
type of food and itsconditionwhen
placed in the drawers.
Excesswaterwhich mayaccumulate
in the bottomof the drawersshould
beemptiedandthe dmwerswipeddry.
Mokt’n
R
e
This refrigerateddrawerisdesigned
to keep unwrapped foods fresh by
retainingthenaturalmoisturecontent
of foodssuch as:
e
Artichokes
~Cherries
~Plums
~Asparagus ~Corn ~Radishes
@Beets,topped CJCurrants
@Rhubarb
~Blueberries
@Greens,leafy ~Spinach
~Carrots
~Lettuce
~Tomatoes,
~Celery
~Parsley
ripe
~Peas,green
PM
in any refrigerated storagearea,
it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped-
foods
SUChaS:
o
Broccoli o Cabbage
~Parsnips
~Brussels
~Cauliflower
~Turnips
Sprouts
~GreenOnions
cd% FreshDrawer
Thisrefrigerateddrawerisdesigned
toprovidelowerhumiditystorage
foritemssuchas:
~
Apples ~Oranges
@Squash,
~Apricots QPeaches
summer
~Grapes
~Pears
KIStrawberries
* Mushrooms @Raspberries* ‘angerines
@Nectarines
Dl%Wvem
Thesedrawershaveindividual,
adjustablehumiditycontrolsthatlet
youregulatethe amountofcoldair
enteringthe drawers.
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s the c d the way t the
VEG setting andthedrawerprovides
high recommended for
most vegetables.
slide the Contr’oiall the way to
the IFIWJH’Ssetting to provide
lowerhumiditylevelsrecommended
for most fruits.
Drawerand.
Drawerswill stopbeforecomingall
the wayout ofthe refrigerator,to
help preventcontentsfromspilling
ontofloor. Thesedrawerscan be
removedeasilybygraspingthesides
and liftingup slightlywhilepulling
drawerspastthe “stop” location.
Toremovedrawersand their cover
when the fresh foodcompartment
door cannotbe opened fully,follow
the procedurethat appliestoyour
model:
DmN-wi?rs w aass‘
L Removethe drawer
farthest from the door.
2Slide the other
drawer to the middle
and remove it.
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2. Putthe drawerslidesbackon
theframe. ‘I’heslopedendsmust
beat the front.
3. Reachin, pushthe front ofthe
glasscoverup and, at the same
time,pull itforwarduntilitclears
the frameat theback.
4. Tiltand removethe glasscover.
3. Slidethe center and rightdrawer
slidestowardthe middleand slide
the l/3-widthdrawer all theway
intothem.
5. Removethe 3 drawer slides.
6. Removethe drawer frame as
foJlows:
~Lift the front ofthe frame to free
itfrom the supportsat each side.
~ Lift the rear ofthe frame to free
itshooksfrom the tracks on the
back wallof the refrigerator.
QTiltthe frame and take it out.
‘h replace:
1. Fit the hookson the drawer
frame into the second-from-the-
bottornslotson the tracks at the
rear of the refrigerator and lower
the front of the frame until it locks
intoposition and rests on the front
supports at each side.
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wayto the right.
5. Mountthe 2/3-width drawer
ontothe center and leftslides.
, ~. Replacethe glasscover,pushing
ltsrear edge firmly intothe rear
frame channel and gentlylowering
the front intoplace.
Toremovethedrawers,liftfrontup -------,------
slightlyandpuHthedrawerstraight
out.
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with onehand, tilt itand takeitout. .
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separated from thedrawer cover,
reinstallthe supportbeforereturning
the coverto the cabinet.
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turn the cover and support upside
down and guide the pins on the
support into the hookson the cover
as shown. Then push firmly until
the pins lock into place.
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The drawercover
supportassembly
consistsofa post,
a sleeveand a foot.
The sleeveandpost
haveadjustment
teethwhich, when
engaged,lockthem
together;andwhen
disengaged,allow
the sleeveto move
up anddownfreely
in thepost.
The supportassemblyisadjusted
at the factory.Toreadjustit, if
necessary:
1. Makesure the supportassembly
is firmly attachedtothe drawer
cover(seepage 9)andthe drawer
coveris in place inthe cabinet.
2. Make surethe adjustmentteeth
are disengaged.(If engaged,rotate
the sleeve1/4turncounterclockwise
to disengagethem.)Withthefootof
the supportassemblyrestingon the
cabinet floor and thesidesofthe
coverresting on theledgeson the
cabinet’sside walls,turn thesleeve
1/4turn clockwisetore-engage the
teeth. Note: If teethdo notmesh,
movethe sleeveup slightlyas you
turn it. Do notraisethedrawercover.
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foot ifit comes
off, guide the pins
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of the sleeve. Then
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clockwise until the
pins snap firmly
into place.
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thecoldestpart ofthe refrigerator.
When this drawerisplacedin the
top6 slotson the leftside and the
leveris set at COLDEST, air from
thefreezer is forced aroundthe
drawerto keep itvery cold.
Youcan movethe drawerto any
locationfor storageofitemsother
thanfresh meats.
The variable
t control
lever lets you regulatethe amount
ofcold air surroundingthe drawer.
When the kver
i all the way up,
thedamper overthe openingin the
drawer is fully open toprovidethe
coldest storagearea.
when. the kver is
a t way
down, the damper is fully closed.
Normal refrigerator temperatures
will be maintained.
Variable settings between these
extremes may be selected.
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cubes per cycl-—-app~~ximately –
100cubesin a 24-hourperiod,
dependingon freezercompartment
temperature,roomtemperature,
numberofdoor openingsand other
useconditions.
If your refrigeratorisoperated
beforewaterconnectionis made
to the icemaker,keepthe icemaker
feelerarm in the OFF (up) position
as shownbelow.
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connected t water supply?move
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position.
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accumulationoficecubesinthe
storagebinandhaltstheoperation
%y- temporarily.Formaximumice
storage.levelthe storedcubeswith
~our~and occasionally.Be sure
nothinginterfereswiththe swingof
thefeelerarm.
Theicemakerejectscubesin
groupsofeightandit isnormalfor
severalcubestobejoined together.
Once your hmnakeris in
OpBOatiOII, throw
batches ofke cubes. Thiswill
flushawayanyimpuritiesinthe
waterline. Do thesame thingafter
;~aca~jons or extended when
iceisn’tused.
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Under certain rare
circumstances,ice cubesmay
bediscolored,usuallyappearing
with a green-bluishhue. The
causeofthisunusualdiscoloration
isapparentlyduetoacombination
offactors, such as certain
characteristics oflocalwaters,
householdplumbingand the
accumulationofcopper saltsin
an inactivewatersupply line
whichfeeds the icemaker.
Continued consumptionofsuch
discolored ice cubes maybe
injuriousto health. If such
discoloration isobserved,
discard the icecubes and
contact your GE Factory
Service Center or an authorized
Customer Care” servicer.
N.ioveieemaker feeler arm to
ORE’(Up)position when:
@homewakr
supply is to be offfor
severalhours
Qicestorage bin is to be removed
IL)I-a period of time
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cubeseasily.Hold tray upside-
downovera containerandtwist
both endsto releasecubes.
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leavethe tray right-sideup,twist
both ends slightlyand remove
desired number of cubes.
Washice traysand storagebin in
lukewarmwateronly.Do notput
them in an automaticdishwasher.
l’VVo’-Position Shelf in
E’l%WZer
(onmodelssoequipped)
The shelfin thefreezercompartment
can be relocated for extra storage
flexibility.
Torelocate the sh;lf, lift slightly
and move it sidewaysto free the
ends of the shelf from the holes in
the walls. Then tilt the shelf and
take it out. To reinstall the shelf,
first insert oileend and then the
other into the second set ofholes.
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iceforeverything,everybody—
withoutfussor muss.
If yourrefrigeratordidnotcome
alreadyequippedwithan automatic
icemaker,youmayaddone—
contactyourlocalGE dealer;
speci~ UK-KIT-4orIM-I. A water
supplykitcontainingcopper
tubing,shut-offvalve,fittingsand
instructionsneededtoconnectthe
icemakertoyourcoldwaterline is
alsoavailableat extracost.
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Youricecubescan only
be as fresh-tastingasthe
waterthatproduces
them. That’swhy it’sa
goodideato purify your
waterwith a waterfilter.
Its activatedcharcoal
removesmusty,stale
odors andunpleasant
medicinal, metallic
tastes. A porousfiber
cartridge catchesdirt,
rust particles, sand and
siltwhilespecialcrystals
reduce depositsofhard
scale.
The water filter is an option at
extracostand is availablefrom your
GE dealer. SpecifyWIW7X0214.It
hascompleteinstallationinstructions
and installsin minuteson 1/4”OD
copper water line.
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Thedoorhandlesand t canbe
cleanedwith a clothdampenedwith
asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing
detergentand water.Dry witha sofl
cloth. Don’twaxhandlesor trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipewith
a clean cloth, lightlydampened
with kitchenappliancewaxor mild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.DrY
and polishwith a clean, softcloth.
Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a
soileddishwashingcloth or wet
towel.Thesewillleavea residuethat
can damagethepaint. Do not use
scouringpads, powderedcleaners,
bleach or cleanerscontaining
bleach because theseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Protect the paint finish. Theftish
on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris
a highquality,baked-onpaintftish.
Withproper care, it willstaynew-
lookingand rust-free for years.
Apply a coat oflcitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigeratoris new,
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance PolishWax& Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X0216)is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Clean the insideof the fresh food.
and freezer compartment at least
once a year. Unplug refrigerator
beforecleaning.Ifthisis notpractical,
wring excessmoistureout of sponge
or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lightsor controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—abouta tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
T-hisboth cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
CMherpails of the refrigerator-
iricludingdoor gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice stoi”agebin
arid all plastic parts—can be
cletmcd the same way.Do not use
cleansing ~owders or other
abrasive cleaners.
Tohelppreventodors, leave
an openboxofbakingsodain the
rear oftherefrigerator,on thetop
shelf. Changetheboxeverythree
months.An openboxofbaking
sodain thefreezerwillabsorb
stalefreezerodors.
Don washanyoyew’
refrigerator’s
plasticp hit
your
dishwasher.
Care shouldbe takenin moving
yourrefrigeratorawayfromthe
wall. All typesoffloor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushionedcoveringsandthose
with embossed surfaces.Pullthe
refrigeratorstraightoutand return
itto positionby pushingit straight
in. Movingyourrefrigeratorin a
sidedirection mayresultin darnage
to yourfloorcoveringor refrigerator.
Condemer
For most efficientoperation, you
need to keep the condenserclean.
Turn temperature controlto OFF.
Removethe base grille, if your
refrigerator has one—seepage4.
Sweep awayor vacuumdustthat is
readily accessibleon condenser
coils, then turn the controlback on.
For best results, use a brush
specially designed for thispurpose.
It is availableat most appliance
parts stores. This easycleaning
operation should be done at least
once a year.
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A lightbulbandsocketarelocatedat
thetopofthefreshfmd compartment
oppositethe temperaturecontrol
panel. Toreplacethebulb, unplug
refrigeratorfromitselectricaloutlet,
unscrewbulb whencool, and
replacewith similarsizebulb.
VW-kenyou goon
For extendedvacationsor
absences, removefoodand shutoff
powerto the refrigerator.Cleanthe
interiorwith bakingsodasolution
ofone tablespoonofbaking sodato
one quart ofwater.Wipedry. To
i)reventodors, leaveopen box of
bakingsoda in refrigerator.Leave
doorsopen.
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vwXi01U3, remove
perishable foodsandleavecontrols
atregularsettings.However,ifroo
temperature is expectedto drop
below60”F.followsameinstructions
as for extendedvacations.
If yourrefrigeratorhas an
icemaker, movethe icemaker
feeler arm to the OFF (up)position
and be sure to shutoff the water
supplyto the refrigerator.
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when you. Tim@we
Disconnect the powercord from
the walloutlet, removeall food,
and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
shelvesand storagepans
b t
them securely in place to prevent
damage.
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@Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motordoes notoperatefor about35 minutes.
@Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
@If interiorlightis not on, refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedinat walloutlet.
@If plug issecure and therefrigeratorstillfailsto operate,pluga lampor a small
applianceintothe sameoutletto determineif there is atripped circuitbreakeror
burned outfuse.
~Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand a largerfreezercompartment
requiremore operatingtime.
@Normal when refrigeratoris firstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24 hours
tocompletelycool down.
@Large amountsof foodplaced in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door left open.
~Temperaturecontrols are settoo cold. Referto page5.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Referto page 12.
~Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.
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rollerscrewsneed adjusting,or floor isweak or uneven.Referto ROLLERSon page4.
~If dishes vibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.
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@Normalfanairflow-one fanblowscoldairthroughtherefrigeratorandfreezer
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Normalair flowcoolingmotor.In the refrigerationprocess, itis normalthatheatbe
expelledinthe area undertherefrigerator.Somefloorcoveringswilldiscolorat these
normaland safeoperatingtemperatures.Yourfloorcoveringsuppliershouldbe
consultedif youobjectto thisdiscoloration.
@Temperaturecontrolnotset coldenough. Refertopage5.
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@Wm weather—frequentdooropenings.
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@Door mayhavebeen lefi ajar or packageholdingdoor open.
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~Frostwithin packageis normal.
@Icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up)position.
~Watersupplyturned offor not connected.
~Freezer compartment too warm.
@Cubestoo small—watershutoffvalveconnectingrefrigeratorto home waterline
maybe clogged.
~Door mayhavebeen leftajar.
@Turn temperature of freezer compartmentcolder.
@old cubes need to be discarded.
~Ice storagebin needs to be emptiedand washed.
@Unsealed packagesin refrigerator and/or freezer compartmentsmaybe transmitting
odor/tasteto ice cubes.
@Interior ofrefrigerator needs cleaning. Referto page 12.
~Not unusual during periods ofhigh humidity.
POWER SAVER /Moisture CONTROL
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Foodswith strong odors should be tightly covered.
=>Check for spoiled food.
@Interiorneedscleaning,Refertopage12.
QDefrostwater system naeds cleaning.
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company-operatedlocationsofferyou
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cmtomorrow,or atyour
convenience(7’:00a.m.to 7:00p.m.
v-eekdays,9:00a.m.to2:00p.m.Satur-
cia}s).Our factory-trainedtechnicians
knowyourapplianceinsideand out—
somostrepairscan be handledinjust
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WhateveryourquestionaboutanyGE
majorappliance,GEAnswerCente~
informationserviceisavailableto
help.Yourcall
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willbe answeredpromptlyand
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Youcanhavethe securefeelingthat
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Genuine Renewzdpartsare fully
warranted.VISA,MasterCardand
Discovercards are ~.ccepted.
User maintenance instlll~bl~
contained in this bookletcoverproce=
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controlsfor a varietyofGE appliances,
and a brochure to assistin planning a
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Foroneyearfrom dateoforiginal
purchase,wewill provide,freeof
charge,partsand servicelabor
in yourhometo repairor replace
anypart of therefrigeratorthat
fails becauseof amanufacturing
defect.
FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY
Forfive yearsfrom dateof original
purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge,partsandservicelaborin
yourhometo repairor replaceany
partof the sealed refrigerating
system(the compressor,
condenser,evaporatorandall
connectingtubing) thatfails
becauseof a manufacturing
defect.
Thiswarrantyisextendedto
the original purchaserandany
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse
inthe
48 mainlandstates,Hawaii
andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe
warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is
LIMITEDbecauseyoumustpayto
shipthe producttotheserviceshop
orforthe servicetechnician’stravel
coststoyour home.
All warrantyservicewill beprovided
byour FactoryServiceCentersor
byour authorizedCustomerCare@
servicersduring normalworking
hours.
Lookin the White orYellowPages
of yourtelephone directoryfor
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY
SERViCE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
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GENERAL ELECTRiCCUSTOMER
CARE” SERViCE.
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teach you howto usethe product.
Readyour Useand Carematerial.
if youthen haveanyquestions
about operating the product,
pieasecontact youraeaierorour
Consumer Affairs office atthe
address below,or caii, toii free:
GEAnswer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
@improper installation.
if you havean installation probiem,
contact your deaier or instaiier.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate eiectricai, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
~Replacement of housefuses or
resettingof circuit breakers.
@Faiiureof the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or usedcommercially.
~Damageto product caused
byaccident, fire, fioods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORiS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FORConsequential_ DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
T w g s l r a h o r w v f s s
know what your legal rights are in your state,consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
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Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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