User Manual GE® GLE12HSPSS 11.9 Cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator

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Table of contents

• USING THE REFRIGERATOR
• Care and Cleaning
• TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

OWNER’S MANUAL Refrigerator

USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Controls

The control location for GLE12HSLSS model is on the outside of the Fresh Food door. For GLE12HSPSS model. it is on the left side wall of the inside of the Fresh Food compartment.

Refrigerator Temperature Control

This refrigerator has 3 temperature zones: Fridge, Freezer, TempZone. Their temperature ranges are:

• Fridge 33°F (0.6°C) to 41°F (5°C), Freezer -6°F (-21°) to 6°F (-14.4°), TempZone 32°F (0°C), 34°F (1.1°C), 36°F (2.2°C). Your refrigerator will come with the recommended factory setting at 37°F (2.8°C) for Fresh Food, 0°F (-17.8°C) for Freezer and 32°F (0°C) for TempZone pan. Temperature display will show the actual set temperature and the zone light (Fridge. Freezer or TempZone) will be on.
• To adjust the Temperature for each zone, press Zone Select. The selected zone light will be on. Keep pressing to toggle between 3 temperature zones. Zone will be set after 3 seconds. Adjust the temperature by pressing Temp Control. The temperature display will show the temperature moving up as you press it. Once you find the temperature you want. the control will automatically set the refrigerator to this setting. You don't need to press any button.

TurboCool and TurboFreeze

• During TurboCool. refrigerator temperature can reach 33°F (0.6°C). During TurboFreeze. freezer temperature can reach 13°F (-10.6°) if room temperature is above 73°F (22.8°C), -7°F (-21.7°C) if room temperature is below 73°F (22.8°C).
• To enter TurboCool or TurboFreeze or both, press mode. TurboCool will light up. If you leave without pressing any button. TurboCool will be set. Pressing mode a second time will light up TurboFreeze; leave without pressing any button. TurboFreeze will be set.
• Pressing mode a third time will light up both TurboCool and TurboFreeze; leave without pressing any button, both functions will be set.
• To exit Turbo functions, press mode again.
• NOTE: During Turbo modes. the refrigerator or freezer temperature can be adjusted..

Lock

• Press the lock symbol, hold for 3 seconds. The circle around the lock symbol with light up and the control display will be locked. Buttons will not be active.
• To exit the lock. press the lock symbol again and hold for 3 seconds. The light around the lock will go off.
• NOTE: The display will turn off after 30 seconds if the control display has not been touched. Touch any button on the control panel and it will display again.

Sabbath Mode

• Press the ZoneSelect and Temp Control simultaneously for 5 seconds to enter and exit Sabbath Mode. Activate Sabbath Mode to turn off interior lights, temperature control and advanced features. The compressor will run on a timed defrost when in Sabbath Mode. Sabbath Mode will last for 76 hours if you do not manually exit the mode.

Shelves and Racks and Pans

Tuck Away Shelf

• To create space for large tall milk and drink bottles. Lift the back of the front shelf, pull out slightly and release the shelf. The back of the shelf will drop down automatically. Push the front shelf underneath the back shelf.
• To remove the shelf, lift the front frame out of the clips and pull out.

Shelf with Racks

• Rotate both wine racks down as picture shown for wine storage. This shelf can be adjust to 2 locations

• CAUTION: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
• NOTE: Do not block air outlet by placing food items directly against it. Erratic temperatures may result.

Multipurpose Pan

• This pan can use for storing vegetable, fruit, snack etc. To remove, pull the pan straight out.

TempZone Pan

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Adjust the pan temperature through temperature control panel. This pan can have 3 temperature settings 32°F, 34°F, 36°F (0°C, 1.1°C, 2.2°C). It can be used as meat pan when it set at lowest temperature.

• To remove TempZone pan, pull out pan (1), lift the pan cover slightly (2), tilt the pan up (3), pull the pan out (4).
• To remove the pan cover, simply pull them straight out

Door Bins

Fridge Door Bins

• To remove door bins, slide bin up over the rib in the door and pull out.
• To install door bins, slide the bin over the rib in the door. The small bin goes at the top on either set of ribs. Large bins go at the bottom and in the middle.
• NOTE: Placing the door bins in the wrong locations will cause the Fresh Food door not to close.

Freezer Drawers

• Upper Drawer: The divider can be placed in 2 positions for better organization of the drawer. Lift the divider out to remove it. Slip it over one of the 2 ribs in the drawer to install.

• Lower Drawer: The lower drawer has a removable tray that slides back and forth to make more storage space. To remove the tray, lift it out of the drawer.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside

Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim

NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle hardware and liners. If unintentional contact of cleaners with plastic parts does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.

Cleaning the Inside

• To help prevent odors. leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
• If this is not practical. wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches. lights or controls.
• Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
• 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.
• CAUTION: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
• Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

Moving the Refrigerator

• Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.
• Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction, or leaning the unit to the corner to pull or push, may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.
• When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on some models).
• Adjust leveling legs and make sure the unit is leveled.

Light

• This refrigerator has LED lighting. Calll service if the light is broken or goes out
• The freezer light. located under the fresh food door, will only be on when the upper freezer drawer is open. No light will be on when the lower freezer drawer is open.

Preparing for Vacation

• For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator. This refrigerator will remember the current setting when you plug it in again. Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
• If an icemaker has been installed it must be turned off; move the switch to the OFF position on the power switch model. Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
• If the temperaturecan drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

• Secure all loose items, such as shelves and drawers, by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
• To prevent the doors from opening while moving, secure them to the case with tape. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

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

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

• The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

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

• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
• On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
• Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization.

Before you call for service…