Use
and Care & Guide
Refrigerator
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Energy Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Icemaker Accessory Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Saver Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6, 7
Porta-Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Quick Serve
TM
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....8
Take-out Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Care and Cleaning
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11, 12
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shelf Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Problem Soarer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23,24
More
questions...call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
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Preparation
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Door Swing Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–22
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13
Rollers/Leveling Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Water Supply to Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14
Adapter Piug........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
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GE Appliances
HELP US HELP YOU...
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the
left side, near the top of the fresh
food compartment.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your refrigerator.
Before sending in the registration
card, please write these numbers
here:
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a damaged
refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver. It lists
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these model and
seriaJ
numbers
in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.
● Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next
to your range, a heating vent or
where the sun will shine directly
on it.
● Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
● Keep Power Saver Switch in
● Keep foods covered to reduce
the power saver position unless
moisture buildup inside the
moisture forms on the outside
refrigerator.
of the refrigerator.
● Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven’t been left
open accidentally.
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book,
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
FIRST, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem is still
serviced your appliance. Explain
not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most
Major Appliance Consumer
cases this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
20 North Wacker
write all the details—including
Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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WARNIN&When
using
this appliance,
*
Mn’t
refreeze
frozen
foods which
hsve
thawd
always exercise basic safety precautions,
completely, The
United
States
Department
of
including
the
following:
Agriculture in Home and
Garden
Bulletin No.
69
4
Use
this
appliance only
for its intended purpose
says:
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This refrigerator
nmst
be properly
installed
still cold—1
in
aceordarice
with the Installation Instructions
“..
,Thawed
ground meats,
poukry
or
fish that have
before it is
uwd.
See
grounding instructions below
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
and in Installation section.
should not
be
eaten,
Thawed
ice
cream
should
be
discarded. If
the
odor
or
color
of
any food is poor
c
Never
unplug
your refrigerator by
pullhg
on the
power
cord.
Always grip
or
questicmable,
get rid of it.
The
food maybe
dangerous to eat.
plug
fi~y
ad
pull
straight
out from
the
outlet.
“Even partial thawing
and
refreezing reduces
the
●
Repair
or replace immediately
all
electric
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
b
service
cords
that have become frayed
or
vegetables and prepared foods.
The
eating quality
3
otherwise
daniaged.
Do
not use a cord that shows
of
red
meats is affected
less
than that of many
other
~
foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible
to
w
cracks or abrasion damage along its
length
or at
either the plug or connector end.
save as much of their eating quality as
you
can.”
*
When
moving your refrigerator away from the
-
wall, be
careful
not to roll
aver
or damage
the
power
cord.
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refrif---’--
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and making repairs.
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that
any
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w
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performed by a qualified individual.
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Do
not
allow
children to climb, stand or
hang
m
the
shehws
in
th~
refrigerator,
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your
old refrigerator is still around
N~te:
l%rning
control
to
OFF
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If
your refrigerator has an
autormtic
icemaker$
mwid
contact with the
moving
parts of the
ejeetor
mechanism, or with the heating element
that
rekwses
the cubes. Do
not
place
fingers
or
hands
on
the automatic
icemaking
mechanism
-- while the refrigerator is plugged in.
3“
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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FRESH FOOD
If the temperature controls in
your refrigerator have letters
and numbers, initially set the
freezer control at “C” and the
fresh food control at
“5.”
Moving the fresh food control
to “OFF” stops cooling in both
areas—fresh food and
freezer—
but does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
Always allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
How to test temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh
food compartment. Place a
container of milk on the top shelf
in the fresh food compartment.
Check it a day later. If the milk is
too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Power Saver Switch
The power saver switch is located
on the temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to operate
your refrigerator, push switch to
the POWER SAVER setting.
This turns off the heater in your
refrigerator that prevents moisture
from forming on the divider
between the refrigerator and freezer.
With the heater turned off, there
is a chance that moisture may
form on the outside of your
refrigerator, especially when
the weather is humid.
The humidity is most likely to be
high in the summer, in the early
morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over an extended period of
time, moisture that forms on the
refrigerator surface may cause
deterioration of the paint finish.
It will be important to protect the
finish by using appliance polish
wax as described in the Care
&
Cleaning section.
Move the power saver switch
from the POWER SAVER setting
and
electricity flows through the
low wattage heater which warms the
inside of the divider between the
refrigerator and freezer. Under most —
conditions, this prevents the forming
of moisture or water droplets.
No defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Although your refrigerator is
designed and equipped to defrost
itself automatically, some frost on
packages is normal.
If you turn your household thermostat below 60° at night...
. . you may want to move the freezer
control one step colder. Cooler
temperatures in the house may
cause the compressor to operate
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less frequently, thus
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allowing the freezer
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warm somewhat.
To protect your frozen food supply,
However, if freezing occurs, move
leave the freezer setting at this
the fresh food control one step
colder setting for the entire winter
warmer.
or for as long as you keep your
When you stop turning the
thermostat turned down.
thermostat down, turn the
Moving the freezer control to
refrigerator’s controls back
colder setting should have no effect
to their regular settings.
on your fresh food compartment.
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Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*
Eating quality
DAYS IN MONTHS
IN
Eating quality
drops after
DAYS IN MONTHS IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
drops after
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
time shown
AT35°t0400F.
AT OOF.
time shown AT 35° to
400F.
AT OOF.
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) .......3 to 5
Roasts (Pork & Veal) .........3 to 5
Steaks (Beef ).... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Chops (Lamb) 3 to 5
Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Variety Meats 1 to 2
Sausage (Pork) ..................1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon 7
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
7
Ham (Whole) 7
Ham (Half) 3 to 5
Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
‘Luncheon Meats ................3 to 5
Sausage (Smoked) ................7
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
6 to 12
4 to 8
6 to12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
1
to 2
1
112
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezing
not
recom-
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ...................3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth ...........1 to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) 1 to 2
Chicken (Pieces) ................1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces) ..................1 to 2
Duck & Goose (Whole) ......1 to 2
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with
Broth)l
to 2
Pieces (Not Covered) .........3 to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . . . 3 to 4
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . 3 to 4
2 to 3
2 to 3
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4 to 6
4
(Other than for meats& poultry)
FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables 8-12 months
Lean fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) . . . . . . . . . . . 1 month max.
*U.S. Depaflment of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.
Unfrozen meats, fish
and poultry
●
Always remove store wrappings.
●
Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
Vegetables
● Use the vegetable
drawers-
they’ve been designed to preserve
the natural moisture and
freshness of produce.
●
Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
●
As a further aid to freshness,
prepackaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Cheese
Wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
●
Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
●
Store prepackaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
New techniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the County
Extension Service or your local Utility
Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
Ice Cream
Fine-quality ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally
require slightly lower temperatures
than more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
● It will be necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer
compartment location and
temperature control setting to keep
your ice cream at the right serving
temperature.
● The rear of the freezer
compartment is slightly colder than
the front.
Tips on Freezing Food
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing.
1. Initial quality.
Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.
-
L Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen
after picking, the better the frozen product will be.
You’ll save time, too, with less culling and sorting to do.
3.
Proper packaging.
Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material), forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the
package to provide a good, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meat that has been completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
TAKE-OUT COUNTER
(on some models)
The Take-out Counter provides an
extra work surface right at the
Frequently used items stored on the
fresh food door are readily accessible
without having to open the main
refrigerator door.
Although durable, stain- and
scratch-resistant, the work surface
on the Take-out Counter should not
be used as a cutting board. Sharp
utensils can damage it.
The Take-out Counter is also
accessible through a lift-up door on
the inside of the fresh food door.
Take-out Counter
Porta-Bin
(on some models)
Inner door
This Porta-Bin has a special lip
that overlaps the Take-out Counter.
It is not interchangeable with the
other door bins. To remove it, open
the Take-out Counter door to free
the lip.
Take-out Counter Porta-Bin
II
Raise the inner door and lift the
bin straight up until the hooks on
the bin come out of the tracks on
the door.
When you replace it, make sure
the Take-out Counter door is open
so the lip is positioned properly.
SHELVES
Adjustable Shelves
(on some models)
Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments
To replace shelves:
Select the desired shelf height.
are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf
With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in
arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.
tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf
Steel shelves in the freezer compartment in some
until it locks into position.
models are adjustable in the same way.
To remove
shelves:
Tilt the
shelf up at front,
then lift it up and
out of tracks on
the rear wall of
the refrigerator.
Tempered glass shelves (on models so equipped) are
adjustable in the same manner.
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Porta-Bins on the Doors
(on some models)
Adjustable Porta-Bins on fresh food and freezer
compartment doors can easily be carried from the
refrigerator to the work area.
To remove:
Lift
Porta-Bin straight up
until mounting hooks
disengage.
To relocate:
Select
desired shelf height,
engage
Porta-Bin’s
hooks
in slots on the tracks of the door,
and push in and down. Porta-Bin will hook in place.
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Snuggers are
designed to give you storage flexibility in
Porta-Bins and on your fresh food door shelves. Items
such as salad dressings,
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Snugger
steak sauces and other
condiments
can
now be
kept securely against the
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door liner to help prevent
tipping, spilling or sliding.
Place index finger and
middle finger on either
side of the snugger near
F
the front and
S[rnply
move
\\
it back and forth to fit your needs.
Quick Serve
TM
System
(onsome models)
These
cooking-
serving-storage
dishes with durable
lids fit into a
space-
saving
under-the-
shelf rack. These
dishes can be
The dishes should not be used for cooking high-fat
foods such as bacon and high-sugar foods such as
candy and syrup. The high temperatures of the fat and
sugar can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the
dish.
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CAUTION:
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removed from and returned to the rack as needed, and
● Dishes and lids are not
he rack (and the shelf to which it is attached) can be
designed for use in the
relocated anywhere in the fresh food compartment.
regular oven, on the range-
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
top or in the broiler. Such
refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe.
use can be hazardous.
Quick Store Bin
(on some models)
This removable tilt-out
bin made of
Lexan@
polycarbonate
resin can
be located on the fresh
food or freezer
compartment door. It has
been designed for
convenient storage of
those frequently used
items that do not fit
easily into a Porta-Bin or soon-to-be-used items that
require covered storage to keep from drying out.
To open,
push the latch up
and pull the bin handle
forward.
–To avoid damaging
the
?frigerator,
make sure the
oin
is closed and latched
before closing the
refrigerator door.
housing.
To remove the bin, lift it
up and out of the bin
To relocate the Quick
Store unit, lift the bin
housing up and out of the
slots on the door, move it
to the desired new location,
and lower the hooks on the
housing into the slots on
the door. You do not have
to remove the bin from the
housing when relocating
the Quick Store unit.
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STORAGE DRAWERS
Fruit & Vegetable Drawers
The storage drawers at the bottom
of the fresh food compartment are
designed to provide high humidity
levels required by most vegetables
and lower humidity levels required
for most fruits.
When replacing the drawers, always
push them all the way in.
Storage time will depend upon the
type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawers.
Excess water that may accumulate in
the bottom of the drawers should be
emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
Moist
%
Fresh Drawer
(on some models)
This refrigerated drawer is
designed to keep
unwrapped
foods
fresh by retaining the natural
moisture content of foods such as :
● Artichokes ● Cherries ● Plums
● Asparagus ● Corn
●
Radishes
●
Beets, topped
●
Currants
. Rhubarb
●
Blueberries
●
Greens, leafy
●
Spinach
●
Carrots
●
Lettuce
●
Tomatoes,
●
Celery
●
Parsley
ripe
●
Peas, green
—
As in any refrigerated storage area,
it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored
wrapped—foods such as:
●
Broccoli
●
Cabbage
●
Parsnips
●
Brussels
● Cauliflower ● Turnips
sprouts
●
Green Onions
Cool ‘n Fresh Drawer
(on some models)
This refrigerated drawer is designed
to provide
lower humidity storage
for items such as:
●
Apples
●
Oranges
●
Squash,
●
Apricots
●
Peaches
summer
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Grapes
●
Pears
●
Strawberries
●
Mushrooms
●
Raspberries
●
Tangerines
●
Nectarines
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
(on some models)
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These drawers have Slide the control all the way to the VEG setting and –
individual, adjustable
the drawer provides high humidity recommended for
humidity controls that
most vegetables.
let you regulate the
Slide the control all the way to the FRUITS setting
amount of cold air
to provide lower humidity levels recommended for
entering the drawers.
most fruits.
Snacks Drawer
(on some models)
The slide-out Snacks drawer can be removed and
taken to the sink or food preparation area. You
may also relocate it and the shelf to which it attaches
within the fresh food compartment to suit your
storage needs.
Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer
(on some models)
Fresh meats are stored
The variable temperature control lever lets you
best in the coldest part
regulate the amount of cold air surrounding the drawer.
of the refrigerator.
When the lever is set at COLDEST, the damper
When the drawer is
over the opening in the drawer is fully open to
placed in the top 6
provide the coldest storage area.
slots on the left side
When the lever is set at COLD, the damper is
and the lever is set at
COLDEST, air from the
fully closed. Normal refrigerator temperatures
–
freezer is forced around the drawer to keep it very cold.
will be maintained.
You can move the drawer to any location for storage
Variable settings between these extremes may
be selected.
of items other
than fresh meats.
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Your icemaker will produce
eight cubes per
cycle—
approximately 100 cubes in a
24-
hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door
openings and other use conditions.
If your refrigerator is operated
before water connection is made
to the icemaker, keep the
icemaker feeler arm in the STOP
(up) position as shown below.
Icemaker.
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Feeler arm in
osition
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Storage Bin
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When the refrigerator has been
connected to the water supply,
nove the feeler arm to the ON
(down) position
Automatic Icemaker
(on some models)
The ice cube mold will
automatically fill with water after
cooling to freezing temperature,
and first cubes will normally
freeze after several hours. When
cubes are solidly frozen, they will
be ejected from the mold into the
ice storage bin by means of a
sweeper arm.
Icemaking will continue until the
feeler arm senses a
suftlcient
accumulation of ice cubes in the
storage bin and halts the operation
temporarily. For maximum ice
storage, level the stored cubes with
your hand occasionally. Be sure
nothing interferes with the swing
of the feeler arm.
The icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight and it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together.
Once your icemaker is in
operation, throw away the first
few batches of ice cubes. This
will flush away any impurities in
the water line. Do the same thing
after vacations or extended periods
when ice isn’t used.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to
the STOP (up) position when:
● home water supply is to be off for
several hours.
● ice storage bin is to be removed
for a period of time.
● going away on vacation.
If ice is not used often, old cubes
will become cloudy and taste stale
and will shrink. Empty the ice
storage bin periodically and
wash it in lukewarm water.
If this is your first icemaker,
you’ll hear occasional sounds
that may be unfamiliar. They are
normal icemaking sounds and are
not cause for concern.
Caution:
Under certain rare
circumstances,
ice cubes
may be discolored, usually
appearing with a green-bluish
color. The cause of
tbis
unusual
discoloration is apparently due
to a combination of factors
such as certain characteristics
of
local waters, household
plumbing and the accumulation
of copper salts in an inactive
water supply
line
which feeds
the
icemaker. Continued
consumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injurious to
health. If such discoloration is
observed, discard the ice cubes
and contact your
GE Factory
Service Center
or an authorized
Customer
Care@
servicer.
Water Filter Accessory
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them. That’s why it’s a good
idea to purify your water with a water filter.
Its activated charcoal removes musty, stale odors and
unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber
cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt
while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is
available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X0214.
---It
has complete installation instructions and installs in
.linutes
on 1/4” OD copper water line.
Water Supply Kit
A kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings
and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to
your cold water line is available at extra cost. See
Preparation section.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not come already equipped
with an automatic icemaker, an Icemaker Accessory
Kit is available at extra cost. Contact your local GE
dealer and specify Kit INI-l.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning—Outside
The
door handles and trim
(on some
models) can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild
liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a
soft cloth. Don’t wax handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth,
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can damage the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners
containing bleach, because these products can scratch
and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside
of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint
finish. With proper care, it will stay new-looking and
rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new, and then at least
twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
WR97X0216) is available from GE Service
and Parts Center.
Cleaning—Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug
refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when
cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Apply
an appliance wax/polish to the inside surface
between the doors.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about
a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets,
vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic
parts-can be cleaned the same way. After cleaning
the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly
to the door gaskets at the hinge side. ‘This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.
Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
-
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three months. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.
Do
not
wash any
of
your refrigerator’s
plastic
parts in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away
from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be
darnaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator. Refer to the Roller section.
Condenser
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean. Turn temperature control to OFF.
Remove the base grille. Sweep away or vacuum dust
that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn
the control back on.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for
this purpose, such as Cat. No.WX14X51, available
at GE Service and Parts Center. This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least once a year.
Condenser’
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Storage Drawer and Drawer Cover Removal
Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment
To remove the drawers and their covers when the
will stop before coming all the way out of the
fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully,
refrigerator, to help prevent contents from spilling
follow the procedure that applies to your model.
onto the floor. These drawers can be removed easily
by lifting the sides up slightly while pulling the
drawers past the “stop” location.
NO
Drawers
(on some models)
1. Remove the drawer
farthest from the door.
2. Remove the other
drawer.
3. Remove the glass
cover. Reach in, push
the
front of the glass cover
up and, at the same time,
pull it forward as far as it
will come. Tilt it and
take it out.
4. Remove the
drawer frame.
(Always
remove the glass
cover before you take out
the drawer frame.)
Lift the frame off the
supports at each side and
back, pull it forward, tilt
it and take it out.
To
remlace:
.
1. Lower the frame
until it rests on the
supports at each side
and back.
2. Replace the drawers.
If
you removed the
drawer slide, replace
it with the sloped end
at the front.
a. Slide one side of the
drawer onto the drawer slide.
b. Move the slide and drawer all the way to the
hinge side until the other side of the drawer rests on
the frame.
c. Slide the other drawer into place.
3.
Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge
firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering
the front into place.
Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover
To remove the drawer, lift the front
up slightly and
pull the drawer straight out.
To remove the cover,
lift it off its supports, pull it
forward and up, tilt it and take it out.
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CARE AND CLEANING
—
Half-width Drawers
with Plastic Cover
To remove the drawers, lift front up
slightly and pull the drawer straight
out.
To remove the cover, support it with
one hand, tilt it and take it out.
If the cover support at front center
(on models so equipped) becomes
separated from the drawer cover,
(continued)
reinstall the support before returning
the cover to the cabinet.
To reinstall the cover support,
turn the cover and support upside
down and guide the pins on the
support into the hooks on the cover
as shown. Then push firmly until
the pins lock into place.
The drawer cover
support assembly
consists of a post, a
sleeve and a foot.
The sleeve and post
have adjustment
teeth which, when
engaged, lock them
together; and when
disengaged, allow
the sleeve to move
up and down freely
in the post.
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The support assembly is adjusted
at the factory. To readjust it, if
necessary:
1. Make
sure the support assembly
is firmly attached to the drawer
cover and the drawer cover is in
place in the cabinet.
2. Make sure the adjustment teeth
are disengaged. (If engaged, turn
the sleeve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to disengage them.) With the foot of
the support assembly resting on the
cabinet floor and the sides of the
cover resting on the ledges on the
cabinet’s side walls, turn the sleeve
1/4 turn clockwise tore-engage the
teeth. Note: If teeth do not mesh,
move the sleeve up slightly as you
turn it. Do not raise the drawer cover.
To reinstall the
foot if it comes
off, guide the pins —
on the foot into the
M
Ofthesleeve”
&’
slots at the bottom
El
Then turn the
foot clockwise
S
until the pins
.
-- snap firmly
into place.
Light Bulb Replacement
A light bulb and socket are located at the top of the
fresh food compartment opposite the temperature
control panel.
Some models also have
a bulb and socket in the
upper left comer of the
freezer compartment
behind a flexible
.
light shield.
To replace either bulb, unplug refrigerator from its
electrical outlet, unscrew bulb when cool, and replace
with similar size bulb.
—
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—
Refrigerator Location
Clearances
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will
Allow the following clearances for ease of
go below
60”F.
because it will not run often enough
installation, proper air circulation and plumbing
to maintain proper temperatures.
and electrical connections:
Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.3/4”
fully loaded.
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
Also see Energy-Saving Tips.
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
If Model 19,22, or 25 is to be installed against a wall
on the hinge side, allow
1’/2”
for door clearance.
Rollers/Leveling Legs
Some models have adjustable
rollers that allow you to move
the refrigerator away from the
wall for cleaning; other models
have adjustable leveling legs.
Rollers or legs should be set so the
refrigerator is firmly positioned on
the floor and the front is raised just
enough that the doors close easily
when opened about halfway.
Turn the two front roller adjusting
screws or four corner leveling legs
clockwise to raise the
refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legs for proper door closure, we
recommend that the bottom front
edge of the cabinet be approximately
3/4” from the floor.
If your refrigerator has a base
grille, you can
@m
the adjusting
screws through openings in the
grille.
If you would rather remove the
base grille,
grasp the bottom of the
grille and pull it out.
To replace the base grille,
lineup
the clips on the back of the grille
with the openings in the baseplate
and push the
gdle
forward until it
snaps into place.
Water Supply to Icemaker
(on
models
so equipped)
When you move
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add
an icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be connected
to a cold water line. A water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available
at extra cost from your dealer. There should be
sufllcient
—
tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to
allow you to move the refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 9 feet of 1/4” copper tubing in
three 10” diameter coils).
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove
all food, and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and
storage pans, by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during
actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect the
outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT...Please Read Carefully
—
How to connect electricity
For personal safety, this
Have the wall outlet and circuit
appliance must be
checked by a qualified electrician
properly grounded.
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is
equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against use of an adapter
plug. However, if you still elect to use
an adapter, where local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL-
listed adapter (Fig. 2), available at
most local hardware stores.
PRE
MET
Fig.
If you have only a standard
two-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT,
UNDER
ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GR(XJNDING)
PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
TEMPORARY METHOD
ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMlllED
IN CANADA
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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.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to
w~l
outlet cover
screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and wall outlet is
grounded through house wiring. –
You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord
from the adapter, always hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Electrical Requirements
Use of Extension Cords
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
rating that matches the rating plate.
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
This provides the best performance and also prevents
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause
UL-listed 3-wire grounding-type appliance extension
a fire hazard from overheating wires.
cord having a grounding-type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
14
If the handles on your refrigerator look
like these, follow instructions on pages
15 through 18.
If they look different, see pages 19 through
22.
Note: Door swing on models with
Take-out Counters cannot
be reversed
When reversing the door swing:
1
●
Read the instructions all the way through
before starting.
●
Handle parts carefully to avoid
scratching paint.
●
Set screws down by their related parts to
avoid
using them in the wrong places.
● Provide a non-scratching work surface
0
for the doors.
Important: Once you begin, do not move cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the
hinges from the right side to the left side.
If you ever want to change the hinges back
to the right side, follow these same instructions
(merely reverse all references to left and right).
,.
REMOVE 1
❑
GENERAL
a. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
b. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
❑
REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
a. Tape door shut with masking tape.
b. With Torxdriver,
remove 2
Torx
screws
that hold the top hinge to
cabinet.
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c. Lift hinge (and shim
glued to it) straight up
to free hinge pin from
socket in top of door.
d. Remove tape, tilt
door away from cabinet
and lift it to free its
bottom socket from hinge
Pin
on center hinge
oracket.
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Set
door on non-scratching
surface with outside up.
1001S
REQUIRED
● Phillips screwdriver
● Putty knife or
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Masking tape
thin-blade screwdriver
● T20 or T25
● 3/8” socket and
Torxdriver, whichever
ratchet (a 6-point
your model requires
socket is recommended)
❑
REMOVE FRESH FOOD DOOR
a. Tape door shut with
PLASTIC WASHER
masking tape.
b. Remove the hinge
pin with a
Y8°
socket
and ratchet.
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c. Remove tape and tilt
door away from cabinet.
HINGE
Remove and save
washer on hinge pin.
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d. Lift door straight
up to free its bottom
socket from pin in bottom
hinge bracket.
CENTER
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Caution:
Do
not let either door drop to the
floor.
To
do so
could
damage the door stop.
(continued next page)
15
REVERSE HARDWARE ON CABINET
❑
TWSFER-MHIHGEBWKET
~THE
LEFT.
a. Remove the base grille. Grasp it at the bottom and
pull it straight out.
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PLASTIC
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b
BOTTOM RIGHT
b. Using a
Torxdriver,
remove the hinge bracket
(and shim glued to it) and plastic washer from the
bottom right side of the cabinet.
c. Reinstall the hinge bracket (and shim glued to it)
and plastic washer to the bottom left side of the
cabinet.
16
❑
TRANSFER
CEHTERHIHGEBWKET
TO THE LEFT.
DO NOT REMOVE
THIS SCREW
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a. Remove the hinge bracket (and shim glued to it)
from the center right side of the cabinet by removing
the three outermost Torx screws.
b. Remove the three outermost Torx screws from the
center left side of the cabinet and screw them into
the holes at the right side uncovered in Step (a)
above.
DO NOT REMOVE -
CENTER LEFT
THIS SCREW
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Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at the
center left side of the cabinet, insert the screws you
removed from the opposite side, and tighten them.
❑
TRANSFER TOP
HINGE
TO THE LEFT.
Interchange hinge and screws at top right with
screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws
on hinge side at this time.
❑
TRANSFER DOOR STOPS.
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b.
Move any screws from the left end to the right end.
REVERSE DOOR HANDLES
@
BOITOM
LEFT SIDE
8
8
@
BOTTOM
RIGHT SIDE
❑
TRAHSFER
FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE TO
THE RIGHT.
To remove handle...
“
Remove handle plug using putty
knife under edge, and remove
screw underneath.
● Remove two screws holding handle to top of door
and, if refrigerator has a long handle, remove screw
holding handle to bottom of door.
“
Remove handle.
After removing
handle...
●
Remove screws from right
edge of door top and insert
them into handle screw
holes on left side.
● Remove plug button from
left edge of door and insert
it into hole on opposite side.
● Transfer medallion on
door to opposite side.
When reinstalling handle...
.UG BUTTON
iCREWS
FOR
J
IANDLE
HOLES
MEDALLION1
Attach handle to right side of door with screws at
top, under handle plug, and, if refrigerator has a
lorq
handle, with screw at bottom of door.
❑
TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE
TO THE RIGHT.
LEFT SIDE
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6
RIGHT SIDE
6’;
● Remove one screw holding handle to top of door
and two screws holding handle to bottom of door.
● Remove handle.
● Remove screws from right edge of door and insert
them into handle screw holes on left side.
● Attach handle to right edge of door with screws at
top and bottom, using holes closest to edge of door.
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REHANG FRESH FOOD DOOR
REHAMG
FREEZER DOOR
a. Lower bottom socket of fresh food door onto
pin on bottom hinge bracket. Be sure washer is in
place.
b. Tilt door toward cabinet and gently push door
under center hinge bracket and align with the hole
in the center hinge bracket.
c. Reinstall hinge
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pin with
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a 3/8” socket
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and ratchet
so it extends
bracket and into
1
socket on top of
fresh food door.
CENTER
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BRACKET
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HINGE PIN
a.
Lower bottom socket of freezer door onto
center hinge pin. Be sure washer is in place.
b. Tilt door toward cabinet, lifting the top hinge so
the pin fits into the socket on top of
the door.
c. Tighten the top hinge screws after supporting
the door on the handle side and aligning so the gap
between the doors is even all across the front.
18
If
the
handles on
your refrigerator look
like these, follow instructions on pages
19 through 22.
If they look different, see pages 15 through
18.
Note: Door swing on models with
Take-out Counters cannot
be reversed.
n
When reversing the door swing:
●
Read the instructions all the way through
before starting.
● Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching
paint.
● Set screws down by their related parts to
avoid using them in the wrong places.
● Provide a non-scratching work surface for
the doors.
Important: Once you begin, do not move cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
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h
These instructions are for changing the hinges
from the right side to the left side.
If you ever want to change the hinges back to the
right side, follow these same instructions (merely
reverse all references to left and right).
TOOLS REQUIRED
●
3/8”
socket and ratchet
● Phillim screwdriver
(a 6-point socket is
,
●
5/16” hex socket driver
recommended)
● T20 or T25 Torxdriver,
● Masking tape
whichever your model
● Putty knife or thin-blade
requires
screwdriver
❑
GENERAL
a. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
b. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
❑
REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
a. Tape door shut with masking tape.
b. With Torxdriver,
remove 2
Torx
screws
that hold the top hinge to
cabinet.
c. Lift hinge (and shim
glued to it) straight up
to free hinge pin from
socket in top of door.
d.
Remove tape, tilt
door away from
cabinet and lift it to free
——————
its bottom socket from
hinge pin on center
hinge bracket.
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Set door on
non-
I Scratchingsurface
Withollkkkllp.
❑
REMOVE FRESH FOOD DOOR
a. Tape door shut with
PLASTIC WASHER
masking tape.
b. Remove the hinge
pin with a 3/8” socket
and ratchet.
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c. Remove tape and tilt HINGE
door away from
PIN
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cabinet. Remove and
save washer on hinge
pin.
d. Lift door straight
up to free its bottom
socket from pin in
bottom hinge bracket.
CENTER
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FRESH FOOD DOOR
Caution: Do not let either door drop to the floor.
To do so could damage the door stop.
(continued next page)
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REVERSE HARDWARE ON CABINET
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TRANSFER BOTTOM
HIHGEBWKETTOTHE
LEFT.
a. Remove the base grille. Grasp it at the bottom and
pull it straight out.
PLASTIC
/
WASHER
RIGHT
b. Using a
Torxdriver,
remove the hinge (and shim
glued to it) and plastic washer from the bottom right
side of the cabinet.
PLASTIC
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c. Reinstall the hinge (and shim glued to it) and
plastic washer to the bottom left side of the cabinet.
❑
TRAHSFERCEHTERHIHGE
BRMKET
TO THE LEFT.
DO NOT REMOVE
THIS SCREW
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a. Remove the hinge bracket (and shim glued to it)
from the center right side of the cabinet by removing
the three outermost Torx screws.
b. Remove the three outermost Torx screws from the
center left side of the cabinet and screw them into
the holes at the right side uncovered in Step (a) above.
Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at the
center left side of the cabinet, insert the screws you
removed from the opposite side, and tighten them.
❑
TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT.
Interchange hinge and screws at top right with
screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws
on hinge side at this time.
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❑
TRANSFER DOOR STOPS.
a. On each door, move
the metal door
stop
from
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—
the right end to
th;
left end.
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b.
Move any screws from the left end to the right end.
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KEVERSE
DOOR HANDLES
LEFT SIDE
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TOP VIEW-
BOTH HANDLES
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PLUG
BOTTOM VIEW- BOTTOM VIEW-
LONG HANDLES SHORT HANDLES
BOTTOM VIEW-
SHORT HANDLES
TOP
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BOTTOM ViEW-
LONG HANDLES
❑
TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE TO
THE RIGHT.
LONG HANDLE
a. Remove handle plug using
putty knife under edge, and
remove screw underneath.
b. Remove two screws holding handle to top of door
and remove screw holding handle to bottom of door.
c. Remove handle.
d. Attach handle to right side of door with screws at
top and bottom and under handle plug.
e. Replace handle plug.
SHORT HANDLE
a. Remove bottom cap by pushing it toward bottom
of door and remove screw underneath.
b. Remove two screws holding handle to top of
door.
c. Remove handle.
d. Attach handle to right side of door with two
screws at top of door.
e. Screw bottom of handle into place, and slide
bottom cap onto handle.
After removing the
fresh food door handle:
a. Remove screws from
right edge of door top
and insert them into
handle screw holes on
left side.
b. Remove plug button
from left edge of door
and insert it into hole on
opposite side.
c. Transfer medallion on
door to opposite side.
PLUG BUTTON
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FOR
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HOLES
MEDALLION
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REVERSE DOOR HANDLES
(continued)
REHAHG
FREEZER DOOR
❑
TRAHSFERFREEZER
DOOR
HAHDLETOTHE
RIOHT.
a. Remove one screw
holding handle to top of
door and two screws
holding handle to bottom of
door.
b. Remove handle.
c. Transfer handle screw
from right edge of door top
and plug button from left
edge of door top to opposite
side.
d. Attach handle to right
side of door with screws
removed in step (a) above.
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LEFT SIDE
31GHT
SIDE
a. Lower bottom socket of fresh food door onto pin
on bottom hinge bracket. Be
sure washer is in place.
b. Tilt door toward cabinet and gently push door
under center hinge bracket and align with the hole
in the center hinge bracket.
it extends through
hole in center hinge
bracket and into
socket on top of
fresh food door.
c. Reinstall hinge
pin with a 3/8”
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socket and ratchet so
HINGE PIN
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FRESH FOOD DOOR
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a. Lower bottom socket of freezer door onto
center hinge pin. Be sure washer is in place.
b. Tilt door toward cabinet, lifting the top hinge so
the pin fits into the socket on top of the door.
CENTER
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HINGE PIN
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c. Tighten the top hinge screws after supporting
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the door on the handle side and aligning so the gap
between the doors is even all across the front.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
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●
●
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Modern
refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG
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require more operating time.
● Normal when refrigerator is fvst delivered to your home-usually requires 24 hours
to
completely
cool
down,
* Largo amounts
of
food
placed in refrigerator to be
coded
or
frazm.
●
Hot
weather-frequent door openings.
*
Door left open.
Q
Temperature control is
set
too
cold.
Refer to Temperature Control section.
*
Grille
and condenser need
cleaning.
Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
‘.W3TOR
STMTS
&
●
Temperature
controI
starts and stops motor to maintain
even
temperatures,
STOPS
FREQUENTLY
VIIHL4”CW
OR
●
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it
is
not
resting solidly on
the
floor.
The
RA~ING
front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLER!WEVELING
LEGS in Installation Requirements section.
*
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving
them.
Slight vibration is normal.
OPERATING SOUNDS
●
The high speed compressor motor required
to
maintain near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment may produce higher
sound
levels
than your
old
refrigerator.
*
Normal fan airflow-one fan
blows
cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
c
These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from
time
to time:
●
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
“
Defrost
water
dripping.
●
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
*
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling,
●
Cracking or popping of cooling coils
caused
by expansion and contraction during
d~frost
and refrigeration following defrost.
*
Ice
cubes dropping into the bin and water
rnnning
in pipes
as
icemaker
refills.
“ W)DS DRY
OUT
Q
Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
23
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FRESH FOOD
●
Temperature
cofltrol
not
set
cold
enough.
Refer
to
Temperature Control
seetion.
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
. Warm weather-frequent door 01
TEMPERATURE
●
Door left open
f{
TOO WARM
*
Package holding ---
=F,
FROST OR ICE
* Door may have been
kft
@.r
or
package holding d
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
Q
Too
frequent or t-
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●
Frost within package is normal.
AUTOMATIC
●
Icemaker
feeler
arm in STOP (up) position,
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
●
Water supply turned off or
not
connected.
(on models so equipped)
*
Freezer compartment too
CUBES TOO SMALL
*
Water shutoff
valve
connecting
re:
SLOW ICE CUBE
.
DOOr
may have been
left
-
FREEZING
●
Turn temperature control to
colde]
ICE CUBES HAVE
“
Old cubes need to
be
discarded.
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If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
24
NOTES
25
NOTES
26
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Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
tssurance that if you ever need information or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free!
GEAnswer
Center@
80&62620W
Service
M-GE-CARES
(MXJ432-273fi
“ GE Consumer Service professional
.M
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.
weekda~
9:00
a.m. to
2:00
pm. Satur-
days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and
out—
so most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.
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Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer
Cente@
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
Cente@
service is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substantial discount. With a
multipIe-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf
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andAccessories
8W-625-2W2
Individuals qualified to service their
own appliances can
have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home, free of shipping charge!
The GE parts
sywem
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 booklet cover
proce-
dures
intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exereised,
since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
For
Chstomers
Wtih
Special Needs...
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Upon request, GE will provide Braille
controls for a variety of GE appliances,
and a brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility, To obtain these items
free of charge, call 800,626,2000,
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
cdl
800-TDD-GEAC
(800-833-4322)
to request information or service.
YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the life of the refrigerator, we will
the original purchaser and any
For one year from date of original
replace, free of charge, the
tinted
succeeding owner for products
purchase, we will provide, free of
sea-through
(Wick
Store
bin
(on
purchased for ordinary home use
charge, parts and service labor in
models so equipped) if the bin, made
in the 48 maintand states, Hawaii
from
Lexan@
polycarbonate
resin
and Washington,
D.C,
In Alaska the
your home to repair or replace any
breaks during normal household use.
warranty is the same except that it
parf
of
the
refrigerator that fails
because of a manufacturing
The bin housing is not included. The
is LIMITED because you must pay
defect.
bin can be exchanged at a GE
to ship the product to the service
Appliance Parts Mart, Factory
shop or for the service technician’s
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
Service Center, or by writing to the
travel costs to your home.
For five years from date of original
address below.
All warranty service will be
purchase, we will provide, free of
provided by our Factory Service
charge, parts and service labor in
Centers or by our authorized
your home to repair or replace any
Customer
Care” servicers during
part of the sealed refrigerating
normal working hours.
system (the compressor,
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
condenser, evaporator and all
of your telephone directory for
connecting tubing) that fails
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
because of a manufacturing
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
defect.
SERVICE, GENERAL
ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE
or GENERAL ELECTRIC
CUSTOMER CARE
@
SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to
c
Replacement of house fuses or
teach you how to use the product.
resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
●
Failure of the product
if
it is used
If you then have any questions
for other than its intended purpose
about operating the product please
or used commercially.
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
address below, or call, toll free:
of God.
GE Answer CenteF
800.626.2000
● Loss of food due to spoilage.
consumer information service
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
● Improper installation.
CONSEQUENTiAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney Generai.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager-Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
This
book is printed on recycled paper
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Part No. 162 D3927PO03
Non-Dispenser Top-Mount No-Frost
Pub.
No.
49-6685
models 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 and 25
12-91 CG
