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Safety instructions .........................3
Operating Instructions, Tips
Electronic Monitor
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Diagnostic Codes ..,................................8, 9
Energy-Saver System ....................................4
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Food-Saver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Storage Times 14
Ice & Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Icemaker . 10–13
Refreshment Center
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Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature Controls
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning–Inside and Outside ...................18
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Drawer and Cover Removal . 19
Light Bulb
Replacement.............................2O
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Preparation
Adjustable Rollers ........................................2 1
Base Grille ......................................................2 1
Clearances .....................................................2 1
Location . .......21
Vacation and Moving
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Water Supply to Icemaker .........................2 1
Installation
Adapter Plug
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Electrical Requirements
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Extension Cords ...........................................22
Ground
ing......................................................22
Water Line Installation ........................23, 24
Consumer Services
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Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers
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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty
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Cover
Models: Side by Side 24’
and27’
with Refreshment Center
and Electronic
Dispense[
HELP US HELP YOU...
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 in the back of this
book. It lists minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the
wall
beside the top
drawer or at the bottom, inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card that came
with your refrigerator.
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your refrigerator.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
● Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid
● Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
locating it next to your range, a heating vent or
the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
where the sun will shine directly on it.
the
doors haven’t been left open accidentally.
● Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
● Keep
foods
covered to reduce moisture buildup
hot, humid weather.
inside
the
refrigerator.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases this
will
solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are
still
not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
Z()
North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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A
WARNING—when
using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
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Use
this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
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This refrigerator must be properly
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installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
If you did not receive an
Installation Instructions sheet with your
refrigerator, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
Center?
800.626.2000.
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Never unplug your refrigerator
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by pulling on the power cord.
Always
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grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet.
●
Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.
●
When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
●
Do
not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.
They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
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If your old refrigerator is still around
the house but not in use, be sure to
remove the doors.
This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
●
After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands
are damp or wet.
Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
●
Do
not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in.
This will prevent contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with
the heating element that releases the cubes.
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Do
not allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang
on the Refreshment Center Compartment door.
They could damage the refrigerator and maybe
even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
●
Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
says:
“..
.You
may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they
are still cold—below
40”F.
“..
.Thawed
ground meats, poultry or fish that
have any off-odor or off-color should not be
refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of
any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The
food may be dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meat is affected less than that of many other
foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as much of their eating quality as you can.”
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Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning
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and making repairs.
NOTE:
We strongly
recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
●
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact
with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb
may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Turning
control to OFF position does not remove power to
the light circuit.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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Set the Temperature Controls
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh food control to “5” and the freezer
control to “C”.
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether
you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting
them later. Then, if you want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls
one step at a time.
NOTE:
Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments-fresh food and
freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh
Place a container of ice cream in the center of the
food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too
too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Automatic Energy-Saver System
No Defrosting
You won’t find an “energy-saver” switch on this
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
refrigerator.
compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is
and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
automatically circulated around the front edge of the
frost on packages is normal.
freezer compartment to help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special electric heaters.
This refrigerator needs none. That’s why there is no
“energy-saver” switch.. there’s no need for it.
If you turn your household thermostat below
60”F.
at night...
. . . you may want to move the
freezer control one step colder.
Cooler temperatures in the house
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may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment
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to warm somewhat. To protect your
frozen food supply, leave the freezer setting at this
colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as
you keep your thermostat turned down.
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, move the fresh food
control one step warmer.
V’hen
you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
refrigerator’s controls back to their regular settings.
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REFRESHMENT CENTER
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The Refreshment Center consists of an Automatic Icemaker, an
Ice & Water Dispenser and a special Refreshment Center Compartment
with its own door that becomes a counter when you open it.
Icemaker
Ice & Water Dispenser
It replaces the ice you use.. automatically.
It dispenses ice cubes, crushed ice and chilled water
through the freezer compartment door.
Refreshment Center Compartment
It makes frequently used items stored on the fresh
food door readily accessible through the Refreshment
Center Compartment door without having to open the
main refrigerator door.
It provides an extra counter-high work surface with its
own light right at the refrigerator when the
Refreshment Center Compartment door is open. Close
the door after use.
Although durable, stain- and
.~(:r(lt<}l-re.si.stutlt,
the
work surface
on
the Refreshment Center counter
should not be used as a cutting board.
sharp
utensils
can
damage it.
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Cold air entering from the freezer compartment
keeps the temperature in the Refreshment Center
Compartment at proper food-keeping levels.
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The Refreshment Center Compartment is also
accessible through a lift-up door on the inside of the
fresh
food
compartment door.
To
remove the Refreshment Center
Porta-Bin,
open
the outer door to free the lip on the bin from the
overlapping door.
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Then
raise
the inner door and lift the bin straight
LIp
until hooks on bin come out of tracks on
door:
Re@shntettt
Center
Port(l-Bitl
must
lx
replaced in
it.j
ori<qinal
position.
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ELECTRONIC MONITOR &
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
It keeps an eye on things for you.
@J Red
signal
light flashes
to
tell
you
when
either-door
is open.
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Signal light tells
you
that
the
Door
Alarm
beeper
has been set to sound after either door has been
open 30 seconds.
@
Red signal light
tells
you when freezer foodkeeping
temperature is above normal.
@Lighted word
normal
indicates
that
no
failure has been detected by the diagnostic system.
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power has been interrupted.
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defrost system has failed.
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frozen foods should be checked,
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icemaker may not be operating properly.
What these codes mean-and what to do when they
appear—is summarized on the inside of the freezer
compartment door and explained more thoroughly on
the following pages.
@
System Check pad puts a review of the electronic
diagnosis of four coded functions at your fingertip
and also allows you to erase codes from display.
@
Electronic
control allows you to
select
ice cubes,
crushed ice or chilled water and signal light
confirms your choice.
When your refrigerator is first plugged in...
All panel lights come on for five seconds, a beep
● Door alarm beeper is activated and
sounds, and lights go off except as follows:
light on DOOR ALARM pad glows.
● PF flashes in the display. Touch SYSTEM CHECK-
● CRUSHED ice selection
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ight glows.
RESET pad to erase it.
● Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if either
● Word NORMAL glows.
door is open, goes out when doors are shut.
● Red WARM TEMPERATURE light glows if
● Night light in water-and-ice dispenser is off.
freezer compartment temperature is higher than
normal. It goes off when proper foodkeeping
temperature is reached.
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How to Set the Door Alarm.
You don’t have to set the visual
alarm. As long as either door is
open, the red DOOR OPEN
signal light flashes.
If the signal light on the
DOOR ALARM pad is glowing,
the beeper alarm is set.
If it’s
not, touch
thepadtoturniton.
If either door is open for more than 30 seconds, a
recurring beep sounds.
The light goes out and the beeping stops when you
close the door.
There are times when you’ll want the Door Alarm
beeper turned off. When you’re rearranging a lot of
food, for example. Just touch the pad. The light will
go out and the beeping will stop.
Deactivating the Door Alarm beeper does not turn the
red DOOR OPEN light off—it keeps flashing until the
door is closed.
Why the Red Warm Temperature Light Glows.
At first, it’s probably because From then on, the red light will glow whenever
your newly installed refrigerator temperatures inside get too high for proper food storage.
hasn’t completely cooled down If this happens, open the doors only when absolutely
yet. Wait a few hours
for
it to cool,
necessary, and close them as quickly as possible.
and then the light will
go
out.
As soon as inside temperatures return to normal, the
light goes out.
If
the WARM TEMP light reappears and stays on for
longer than 4 hours, call for service.
How the Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic
The word NORMAL is lighted
except when a failure has
been detected.
The SYSTEM CHECK-RESET
pad has two functions:
System Works.
1. You can touch the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
and get
a
review of the electronic diagnostic codes
in order of their priority.
2. You can touch the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
to erase three flashing codes immediately and two
codes after the condition that caused them to flash
has been corrected (see the next page).
(continued next
page)
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ELECTRONIC MONITOR &
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
(continued)
The Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System
alerts you when something starts to
go
wrong.
If a diagnostic code appears on the display,
something needs special attention. To
get
your
attention, the display code flashes until you erase it.
The first
6
flashes are accompanied by beeps.
If more than one coded function requires attention
at the same time, the one with the highest priority
will be displayed first.
Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad wii!
evaluate all other coded functions.
lf
the NORMAL
display is lit during the displaying of a code, that
function is operating properly.
Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
will
erase two codes immediately—PF and
Cl.
The
dE
and FF codes can only be erased by touching the
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
a~ter
the condition
that caused the code to flash has been corrected.
This flashing code tells you the
power to the refrigerator has
been interrupted for more than
2 seconds. Check the condition
of food in both the fresh food and
freezer compartments. Touch
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad
to erase code.
There is no fault with the refrigerator when PF
code flashes.
This flashing code tells you
something’s wrong with the
defrost system—keep doors
closed to retain cold and call
for service.
Code flashes until
problem is corrected.
This flashing code
tells
you
to check your frozen food.
Has any
of it started to thaw?
A package may be holding the
freezer compartment door open.
Don’t open the door more often
than absolutely necessary while
this code is displayed. Touching
the
This flashing code
tells
you to
check the automatic icemaker.
Ice clumps in the storage bin may
have stalled the icemaker. Follow
corrective measures described in
the Problem Solver.
If
water supply
to the icemaker is not connected or
not turned on, make sure manual
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad after the freezer icemaker switch is in the STOP position. Code stops
compartment temperature has returned to normal will flashing when problem is corrected or SYSTEM
erase the code.
CHECK-RESET pad is touched.
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Signal Lights and Diagnostic Codes
What they mean, and what to do when they alert you, is summarized
on this panel on the inside of the freezer compartment door.
Putlel
located
on
the inside of the
j)-ee:er
compartment
dooc
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER
How it Works
Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and
a
dispenser that dispenses water, ice cubes and crushed
ice (on some models) through the freezer
compartment door. Here’s how they work.
Water flows from the household supply through a
Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when
(1) dual solenoid valve to the
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-
-
(2) water tubing
and to the
(3) automatic
icemaker as
needed.
Water is frozen
in the
(4
(5
cube mold and
ejected into the
storage bin
where a
motor-
powered auger
moves cubes forward.
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the dispenser pad is pressed.
When CRUSHED is selected (on some models), a
baffle
channeIs
cubes through the crasher and crushed
ice falls through a chute into the glass.
Water flows through the
(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the
dispenser pad is pressed.
(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night
light in the dispenser on or off.
The light also comes on when the dispenser
pad is pressed.
The light in the dispenser should be replaced
with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out.
Important Facts about Your Ice & Water Dispenser
● If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear
s
Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using
occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar.
narrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the
These are normal icemaking sounds and are not
chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut.
cause for concern.
Periodically open the freezer compartment door
● Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per
and look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the
cycle—approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour
chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.
period-depending on freezer compartment
● To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed
temperature, room temperature, number of door
beyond the glass, place the glass close to the
openings and other use conditions.
ice chute—but not so close that it blocks
● Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice
outcoming ice.
flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s)
● Beverages and foods should not be
quick-
may be the cause and should be removed following
chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or
instructions in this section.
food packages in the storage bin may cause the
icemaker or auger to jam.
● Do not add ice from trays or bags to the
storage bin. It may not crush or dispense well.
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Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
If you use your refrigerator before When the water supply has been connected to the
the water connection is made, raise
icemaker, move the feeler arm to ON (down) position.
the ice access door and make sure
Select WATER then press the dispenser pad for about
the icemaker feeler arm is in the
STOP (up) position.
two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line
and to fill the water system.
arm in
m in
(up)
n)
position position
The ice cube mold automatically fills with water after
cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally
freeze after several hours.
NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow
about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool
down to the proper ice-making temperature.
Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation
Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or
24 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.
To clean out the line, pour the first six
glassfuls
of water
in the kitchen sink. The first water through the system
picks up a slight “plastic” taste from the water tubing.
To
make sure the bin
fills
with ice, level the cubes
occasionally.
When cubes fall into the bin they may pile
up close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the
STOP position before the bin gets full. Keeping the
cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.
Caution:
Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing with a green-bluish
color. The cause of this 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.
To Dispense Ice and Water
● Select CUB
● Grip the glass or other
CRUSHED
container near the
(on some m
rim and press the rim
or WATER.
against the center of
the dispenser pad.
Dispenser
Dispenser pad
,
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER & DISPENSER
(continued)
When Dispensing Ice... When Dispensing Water...
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though
The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer
you selected CUBES. This happens occasionally
than the following ones. This is normal.
when a few cubes get channeled to the crusher.
Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door
water, simply add crushed ice or cubes before
in the ice chute. This condition is normal, and usually
dispensing water.
occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice
repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.
Caution: Never put fingers or other objects
into the dispenser opening.
To Stop Dispensing
Release pressure from the
dispenser pad and wait
a
few
seconds to catch the last bits of
ice or drops of water.
There may be some dripping
after dispensing crushed ice
or water. If there is a lot of
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dripping, the spill should be wiped dry right away.
Do not pour water in the spill shelf because it is
not
self draining-pour it in the kitchen sink. The shelf
and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to
Care and
cleaning instructions.
press
here to remove grille
The grille is easily removed by
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pressing on the back right
corner.
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If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin...
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and
it is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
However, if you don’t use the ice very often ice
clumps may form in the storage bin and can
clog the dispenser.
If this happens:
● Remove the storage bin from the freezer.
● Break up ice clumps with your hands. Throw
away any clumps that you can’t break up.
● Replace the bin before the remaining cubes
melt and fuse together.
To Remove Ice Storage Bin
Lift the left corner to free the
bin from the shelf. Pull the bin
straight out while supporting it
at front and back.
To Replace Ice Storage Bin
Slide the bin back until the tab on
bin locks into the slot in the shelf.
If the bin does not go all the way
back, remove
it
and turn the drive
mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push th
bin back again until the tab on the
bin
locks
into the slot in the
shelf.
If
Ice
Is Not Used Often...
“Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage
bin periodically and wash
it
in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage
bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick to the
metal auger.
Move
Icemaker
Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position When...
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● Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours.
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● Ice storage bin is to be removed for
a
period of time.
● Going away on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.
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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.
REMOVES SEDIMENT —
Rigid, porous graded density depth cellulose fiber
cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt.
REMOVES ODORS
Activated charcoal granules remove
musty, stale odors.
IMPROVES TASTE
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Activated charcoal granules remove oily, medicinal,
plastic and metallic tastes.
REDUCES SCALE
Special crystals reduce hard scale deposit formation.
The water filter is an option
at
extra cost and is
available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X02 14.
It has
comulete installation instructions and installs in
p
1,>/
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.
minutes on 1/4”
O.D.
copper water line.
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FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
Suggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry*
Eating quality DAYS IN
MONTHS IN
Eating quality
DAYS IN
MONTHS
IN
drops after REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
drops after
lime shown
AT 35o
to
40° F.
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
AT O“ F.
time shown
AT 35°
to
403 F.
(2”
to
4° c.)
(-18° C.)
AT 0° F.
(2”
to
4° c.)
(-18” c.)
Fresh Meats
Fresh
Pottltry
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5 6
tO
12
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ................1 to 2
12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) 3 to 5
4 to 8
Chicken (Pieces) 1 to 2
9
Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5
6 to 12
Turkey (Pieces) 1 to 2
Chops (Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
6
6 to 9
Duck & Goose (Whole) 1 to 2
6
Choos
(Pork) 3 to 5
3 to 4
Giblets
1 to 2
3
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
3 to 4
3 to 4
1 to 2
1
112
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..............1 to 2
6
Pieces (Not Covered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
3104
1
Cooked
Pouitry
Dishes 3 to 4
4 to 6
Fried Chicken 3 to 4
4
(Other than for meats& poultry)
FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ................................................8.l 2 months
Lean
flsh.............................................................................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
Cooked Meats
*
lJ.
S. [)e[wrttwrlf of
A~ticnlrure
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes..,.... 3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth 1 to 2
2 to 3
Meals, fish and poultry purchased
fmm
the stme vary in quality and
age;
cunwquen[ly,
safe smrage
[ime
in
ymrr
lrefrigeratm
will
vary.
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store vegetables:
●
Use the vegetable drawers. They have 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.
Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry:
● Always remove store wrappings.
● Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and
refrigerate immediately.
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.
Tips on Freezing Foods
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.
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2. 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.
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.
Q
The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front.
New
techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult
the
County Extension Service or your local
Utility Compan~,for the latest information on
freezing and storing,
fi)ods.
Moist ‘n Fresh drawer—
close
tightly
Convertible Meat Keeper
Moist ‘n Fresh Drawer
The
top
drawer is designed
to
keep unwrapped
foods
ti-csb
by retaining the natural moisture content
of foods such
;1S:
● Artichokes ● Cherries ● Peas, green
● Asparagus
● Corn ● Plums
● Beets, topped
● Currants ● Radishes
● Blueberries ● Greens, leafy
● Rhubarb
● Carrots
● Lettuce
● Spinach
● Celery
● Parsley
● Tomatoes, ripe
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is
recommended that odorous foods be stored
wrapped—foods
such as:
● Broccoli
● Cabbage ● Parsnips
● Brussels sprouts ● Cauliflower
● Turnips
● Green onion
Storage
tilme
will depend upon the type of food and its
condition when
placed
in the drawer.
Excess
water which may accumulate in
the
bottom of
the Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer should be poured out and
the drawer wiped dry.
The Moist ‘n Fresh drawer is partially sealed by
gaskets attached to the cover at
the
front and back
edges.
Alw:a>’s
plLslI
[he
drawer
all
the
1$’uj
itl.
Convertible Meat Keeper
The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment
to
flow
around the drawer.
The variable temperature control regulates the
air
flow
from the freezer compartment.
Set control lever to
MEATS—the coldest
setting—to store fresh
meats. If lever is left in
meat position for a
long
period of time, some frost
may
for-m
on the inside of
the drawer.
Set
control lever to
VEG
to convert the drawer to
normal refrigerator
temperature and provide extra vegetable storage
space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can
be selected.
Sealed Snack Pack
The Sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is
attaciled—can
be relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient
humidity
for
convenient storage of lunch meats
and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
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SHELVES
Quick Serve’
rM
System
(on
some
InOdCIS)
CAUTION:
Dishes and lids are not designed for use on the
range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use
can be hazardous.
/
Co(]kirlg-servillg-storage
dishes with durable lids
f’it
———. -
.———
into
a
space
saving
under-the-shelf
rack,
Dishes
can
be
renl~vcd
fi-om
and returned to the rack
~S
needed,
and
the rack (and shelf to which it is
almcheci
)
can
be
relocated anywhere in the fresh
f’ood
compartment.
Dishes
and
lids
are
safe
i’or
use in
microwfivc
ovens.
refrigerator,
freezers,
and
are
dishwasher-safe. The
dishes
should
not
be
used f’or cooking high-tat
I’oods
such as
bacon
and
high-sugar
t’oods
such
as
candy and
syrup. The high temperatures
of
the f-at and sugar can
cause bubbles to
Forlm
on the inside of the dish.
How to Rearrange Your Shelves
The shelves in the fimh
food
compartment arc
adjustable. enabling you to
make
ef’fieicnt
shelf
arrangements to
tit
your
firni
ly
food stora:e needs.
To relocate shelves:
Select
desired shelf height.
III
With
shelf
fiwnt
rtiised
❑
L
SI
ightl
y,
engage
the top
Engage
~~
.,
lugs in
the
tracks at the
❑
topl”g
rem
of’ the cabinet. Then
Lower to lock
lower the
front
of the shelf
‘nto
Place
~
1
b
1
-
~
~“”
until
i(
locks into position.
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~
‘
Ill
Wire shelves (on some
Il.
models) are adjustable in the same manner.
To remove shelves:
Til[
the
shelf
up
at
flont,
then
Iif’t
it
LIp
and
OLIt
of the
tracks on the
mar
wall of the
refiigm-ator.
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Multi-Position Shelves in Freezer Compartment
Shelf supports
at
various
levels
in
the
freezer
2.
compartment
let
you reposition the shelves from time
to time to
better accommodate your variable inventory
of
frozen foods.
3.
To
reposition shelves:
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I
1. While pressing tabs on
shelf supports on right
wall,
lift
shelf out of
grooves in
supporw.
Pull shelf sideways until
shelf rods come out of
holes on left
wall.
Select
desired shelf
height
and
insert shelf
rods into holes on left
wall.
Lower shelf into
grooves on support
while pressing tabs. Be
sure shelf wire is fully
inserted into grooves.
Porta-Bins
on Fresh Food Compartment
Door
(on some models)
Adjustable
F’ortti-Bins
can
cusi~y
bc
carried
from
the
refrigerator to your work
area.
Snuggers
hold smaller items securely in the bin to
help prevent tipping, spilling
and
sliding.
All
except
the top Porta-Bin in
lhe
Refreshment
Center Compartment
can
be relocated on
the
fresh
food
compartmcrrt
door. The top bin is removable, but
m,ust
be returned to its original position on
the
door.
To remove:
Lift
Portil-Bin
straight up until mounting
hooks disengage.
To replace or relocate:
Select desired shelf height,
engage Porta-Bin ’s hook in slots on the tracks of the
door, and push in.
Port:i-Bin
will
lock
in place.
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II
[1
Snugger
,.
Deep Door Shelves in Freezer Compartment
(on
some models)
Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage room and
greater storage
flexibi
1
ity,
To remove: Lift the shelf extender straight
LIp
until
the mounting hooks come out
of
the slots in the door.
To replace:
Line up the hooks with the slots in the
door and push in and down.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning—Outside
Refreshment center compartment door—outside.
It’s important that you use only Windex brand
window cleaner or a damp cloth to clean the glass and
trim. Other glass cleaners may damage the trim.
Avoid using wax on the refreshment center door.
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water
left
on the shelf may
Iezve
deposits that you can remove
by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also use a
paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as
Calgon
brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric
acid powder per pint
of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse
away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate.
Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
a
clean
cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing
de[ergent.
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 erode the
pzint.
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 outside of the
refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay
new’-looking
and
rust-
free for years. Apply kitchen/appliance wax when the
refrigerator is new and then
at
least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
WR92X02 16) is available from GE Service and
Parts Centers.
Cleaning—Inside
Refreshment center compartment door—inside.
Wipe up spills right away. Use one tablespoon of
baking soda in one quart of water to clean the inside
door surface, refreshment center bin and inside access
door. Rinse, wipe dry.
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments
should be cleaned at least once a year. 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 of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odor. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including
door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice
storage bin and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the
same way. After cleaning door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the
hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking
and bending out of shape.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.
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 plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer compartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove bottom f-reezer basket and
flush a solution of baking soda—one teaspoon and
two cups of hot (not boiling) water—through the
drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a
clogged drain line.
If drain becomes
clogged, use a meat
baster and
baking-
soda-and-water
solution to force the
clog through the
drain line.
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Condenser
The condenser is located behind the base grille.
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean. Remove the base grille and either
sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible,
For best results, use a brush specially designed for
this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts
stores. This easy cleaning operation should be done at
least once a year.
Drawer and Cover Removal
Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of
refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling
onto floor. Drawers can easily be removed by tilting
up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the fresh food
compartment door cannot be opened fully:
1. Remove food from the shelf above the Moist ‘n
Fresh drawer and take out the shelf. Take food off
of the glass cover and out of the drawer.
2. Remove the flexible
gasket at the rear
of
the Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer. Lift each end
straight up until the
slots-on the gasket are
free of the drawer
support tabs.
3. Pull the drawer
partway out. Reach in,
push the rear of the
glass up and, at the
same time, push it
back until it clears the
front corner retainers.
4. Tilt and remove the cover.
5. Pull the drawer
forward, lift the front
to clear stops, and
remove the drawer. If
the refrigerator door
doesn’t open
completely, Pull the
drawer
ou~
until
it hits
the door. Then lift the
drawer up until it is higher than than the drawer
supports, tilt it and take it out.
6. If tape holds Convertible Meat Pan cover to drawer
supports, remove the tape. Pull drawer partway out.
Reach in, push the rear of the glass up and, at the
same time, back, until it clears front-corner retainers.
7. Tilt and remove the
cover. Avoid cleaning
the cold glass cover
with hot water
because the extreme
temperature difference
\
may cause it to break. ,
8. Tilt and remove
the drawer.
After cleaning,
replace in reverse
order. When
replacing the
drawer make sure
you slide it
through both
drawer guides on
the left side.
9. Reinstall the gasket
at the rear of the
vegetable drawer.
Fit the end of the
plastic drawer
support into the
slot on the gasket,
with the rubber
gasket flap facing
you. Make sure
the gasket snaps
into place.
(continued next
page)
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Light Bulb Replacement
Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light
1.
Unplug refrigerator.
2. For easiest reassembly, turn knob to OFF,
then pull it off.
3. Pull the bottom of the light shield down and forward,
then rotate the top up and off.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall light shield
and set knob to the position it was in before, or set knob
at “5”.
Fresh Food Compartment–Lower Light
(on some models)
This light is located behind a shield at the rear
of the fresh food compartment
1. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up
and forward to free its top edge.
2. After replacing with the same size
the top of’ the shield back in place.
bulb, hook
Freezer Compartment
1.
Unplug refrigerator.
2. Remove shelf just below
light shield. (Shelf’ will
be easier to remove if it
is emptied first.)
3. Pull plastic light shield
toward you.
(It
will
bend to free tabs from
grooves.)
4. After replacing with
same size
bulb,
reinstall
shield and shelf and
plug refrigerator back in.
Refreshment Center
1.
Unplug refrigerator.
2.
Ouen
fresh food compartment door, remove top
P~rta-Bin
and raise Refreshment Center inner door.
3. Press sides of flexible light shield to release locking
tabs and allow the shield to swing down.
4. Unscrew burned-out bulb and replace it with
night-
light bulb of same wattage.
5. Place rear tab of light shield into door and rotate
shield up until tabs lock into slots above.
6. Plug refrigerator back in.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your 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 your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the
power cord or
icemaker supply line.
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Refrigerator Location
Do not install refrigerator
where temperature will be
below
60”F.
because it will not
run often enough to maintain
proper temperatures.
Do install it on a floor strong
enough to support it fully loaded.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances
for ease of installation, proper
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5/8”
Sides
Top . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0”
air circulation and plumbing and
(Ifhuilt
ill,
electrical connections:
allow
718’’,
ftit-
hin,qe
co~’ers.
)
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
Allow following door clearances:
Refreshment Center Side . . . . .
.3X”
Freezer Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
X“
Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to
Turn roller adjusting screws
move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
clockwise to raise refrigerator,
These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests
counterclockwise to lower it.
f’irmly
on the
tloor.
To assure that the doors will close
Use adjustable wrench (3/8” hex
automatically from a halfway-open position, there is a
head bolt) or pliers.
k
&
built-in tilt from the front to
the
back of the cabinet.
Side-by-side
ret’rigerators
also have specially designed
When adjusting front rollers
f’or
door
hinges
that
lift
both doors slightly when opened,
proper door closure, we recommend that the bottom
front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8” from
allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely.
the floor.
To adjust rollers,
remove the base
grille
by
grasping it at the bottom
and
pul!ing
it out.
P
‘1
To
replace base grille,
,,..
-,*<..-
.
.
t,
~ ?
+<.
align prongs on back
>$
/;”//
,
;;&Z+*/.
of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push back
.-.=>
,.;
/
\
until the grille snaps
into place.
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Water Supply to Icemaker
(on some models)
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to
add an icemaker later, the ice maker 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 sufficient tubing from the cold water
supply to the icemaker inlet to
allow
you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately
8 feet of l/4° copper tubing in three 10” diameter coils).
Do not use kits with plastic tubing, since there is water
pressure in the supply line at all times.
Preparing to Move
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
upri,yht
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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Preparing for Vacation
For shorter vacations,
remove perishable
foods
and
with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to
leave controls at regular settings. However, if room
one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave
temperature is expected to drop below 600
F
., follow
open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.
instructions in Temperature Control section.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position
For extended vacations
or
absences,
remove food
and be sure to shut off the
water
supply to the refrigerator.
and shut off power to the refrigerator. Clean the interior
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT
...Please
Read Carefully
How to connect electricity
For
personal safety, this appliance must
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
be
m-onerlv
mounded.
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
.—
–
~-
~
~
~
The power cord of this
If you have only a standard two-prong wall outlet.
Preferred method
appliance is equipped
with
a
three-prong
Q
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
k-
“
P
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded
three-
%’
three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet to minimize
the possibility of electric
shock hazard from
VP
\
Insure proper grounding
exists before use.
this appliance.
prong wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUNDING)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
Use of Adapter Plug
Temporaty
method
Ad
Ali
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,
this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to
likely to break with repeated
USC
.
a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO
hardware stores.
NOT USE
the appliance until a proper ground has
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the
again been established.
larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to
the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If
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
~late.
an extension cord. However, if you
still
elect to use an
u
“’
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
1~0
volts.
22
WATER LINE
INSTALLATION
iiNSTRiJ~ii)Ni’
CAUTION:
● If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler
arm is kept in the
STOP
(LIP)
position.
● Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
● When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is insulated or wired in a manner to
prevent the hazard of electric shock.
●
All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
● A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must
be between
20
and 120
p.s.i.
●
Power drill,
unless you have a self-piercing valve.
● Copper tubing, 1/4” outer diameter to
connect the refrigerator to the water supply.
Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much copper tubing you
need: measure the distance from the water valve
on the back
of
the refrigerator to the water
supply pipe. Then add
8
feet. Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into
3 turns of about 10 inches diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation. Do not use plastic tubing or plastic
fittings because the water supply line is under
pressure at all times. Also, certain types of
plastic tubing may become brittle with age and
crack, resulting in water leakage.
● Shutoff valve
to
connect to the cold water
line.
The shut-off valve should have a water
inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32”
at the point of connection to the COLD WATER
LINE. Saddle-type shut-off valves are included
in many water supply kits. Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes.
● Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts
and
2
ferrules (sleeves) – to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
.
If your existing water line has a flared fitting at
the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing
sLlpply
stores) to connect the water
line to the refrigerator OR - you can cut off the
flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a
compression fitting.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This water line installation is not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Follow these instructions carefully to minimize
the
risk of expensive water damage.
❑
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
❑
INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE
NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING
WATER LINE.
Typical ways to conned to water supply
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Through floor
Under sink
Through wall to
In crawl
to basement to cold
utility room cold space under
cold water pipe
water pipe
water pipe house
a.
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of
a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment
from the water pipe.
b. Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe, using a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the pipe. (Do not drill a
hole if the valve is a self-piercing type.)
c. Fasten the shutoff
valve to the cold
water pipe with the
pipe clamp.
d. Tighten the clamp
screws until the
sealing washer
begins to swell. Do
ical
water
not over-tighten or
you may crush the
copper tubing.
23
WATER
L
INE
INSTALLATION~
(continued)
❑
ROUTE
THE
COPPER
TUBING BETWEEN THE
COLD WATER LINE
AND THE
REFRIGERATORo
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the
floor or wall (behind the refrigerator or adjacent
base cabinet)
as
close to the wall as possible. Be
sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
coiled into 3 turns of about 10” diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall
after installation.
❑
CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE
I
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing
and connect it to the
shutoff valve. Make sure
the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression
nut securely.
❑
TURN ON THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT
THE TUBING.
a.
Turn the main water supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water is clear.
b.
Shut the water
off
at the water valve after
about one quart of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
❑
CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO
THE REFRIGERATOR.
Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
We recommend installing a water filter
(available at service and parts centers) if your
water supply has sand or particles that could
clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve.
Install it in the water line near the refrigerator.
a.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
1/4” Copper
Tubing
b.
rule
eve)
c.
as far as possible.
While
holdimz
I
thetubing, ti~htenthefitiing.
Refrigerator connection
d. Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided
to
hold it in a vertical position. You
may need to pry open the clamp.
~
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Tighten any connections that leak.
❑
PLUG THE REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD
INTO
A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
I
❑
SET THE ICEMAKER FEELER ARM TO THE
ON (DOWN) POSITION.
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature
of
15°
E
or
below. It will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker is in the ON (down) position.
NOTE: The icemaker may double-cycle when it
first starts, causing some water spillage from the
icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and
should not happen again.
The first few batches of
cubes should be thrown away, so that remaining
impurities in the water
line
will be flushed out.
❑
MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO
THE WALL.
Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does
not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall.
24
PROBLEM
NO PANEL TOUCH
PAD RESPONSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES
NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
i100R
NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● If interior
light
is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
●
M
plug is
secure and the refrigerator still
fails
to operate, plug a
kunp
or a
smalI
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker
or burned out fuse.
●
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
●
Temperature control in OFF position.
●
If interior
light
is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in
at
wall outlet.
●
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp m a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
●
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
●
●
●
9
●
●
●
Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
Large amounts
of
food placed in refrigerator to be coded or
flozen.
Hot weather—--frequent door opening%
Door left open.
Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for
use of the
Temperature Controls.
Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to the Care and
Cleaning
section.
Check Energy-Saving
Tips.
●
Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
●
If
refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
and front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or
uneven. Refer to the Rollers section.
●
If dishes vibrate on
shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
●
Normal
air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering
supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
●
Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small
amount of petroleum jelly
on
face of gasket.
(continued nexfpuge)
25
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■
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
OPERATING SOUNDS
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOWICE(XJBE
FREEZING
ICECUBESHAVE
ODOIUTASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOESNOTWORK
CUBEDISPENSER
DOESNOTWORK
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
●
●
✎
The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperaturesin
the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels
than your old refrigerator.
Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.
These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
●
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
●
Defrost water dripping.
c
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
●
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
●
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
●
With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
●
Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to the Temperature Controls
section.
●
Warm weather—frequent door openings.
●
Door left open too long.
●
Package may be holding door open.
●
Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
●
Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
*
Too frequent and too long door openings.
●
Frost within package is normal.
●
Door may have been left ajar.
●
Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
●
Old cubes need to be discarded.
●
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.
●
Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
●
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See the Care and Cleaning section.
●
Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter.
●
Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position.
* Water supply turned off or not connected.
●
Freezer compartment too warm.
●
Cubes too small—water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water
line may be clogged.
●
Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely.
With icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin by hand.
●
No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes.
●
No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off.
●
Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as many as you can with
fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps.
26
PROBLEM
WATER HAS POOR
TASTE/’ODOR
WATER IN FIRST
GLASS IS WARM
WATER DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
DIVIDER BETWEEN
COMPARTMENTS
FEELS WARM
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
WATER ON FLOOR
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT LIGHT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
s
If
the
water
dispenser
has
not been used for an extended period, dispense water
in regular manner until all water in the system
is
replenished with fresh water.
●
Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter.
Q
Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator
is first installed.
●
If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in
t%st
glass
will not
be
as cool as in succeeding glasses.
* If the water system has been drained, allow several hours
for
replenished
supply to chill.
●
Water supply line turned off or not connected.
●
Supply line may
be
clogged with sediment.
●
Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm
liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation
on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
●
Not unusual during period of high humidity.
●
Too frequent and too long door openings.
●
In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
—
●
The drain at the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on
the freezer bottom and clean the drain.
●
If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you may be jamming the cubes in the
funnel chute. They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water
or ice
on
the floor.
●
Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
●
Check for spoiled food.
●
Interior needs cleaning. See the Cam and Cleaning section.
●
Defrost water system needs cleaning.
●
Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
●
No power at outlet.
●
Light bulb needs replacing. See the Light Bulb Replacement section.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
(
”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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WARRANTY
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
.
.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of
the
refrigerator that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the sealed refrigerating
system
(the compressor,
condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
For the life
of the refrigerator, we will
replace, free of charge,
any
see-
through pan or drawer made from
Lexan”
polycarbonate
resin
and
furnished with the refrigerator” if the
pan or drawer breaks during normal
household use. Drawer covers are
not included. The drawers can be
exchanged at a
GE
Appliance
Service and Parts Center, or by
writing to the address below.
● Service trips to your home
to
teach
you how to use the product.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding
owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
DC.
In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our GE Appliance Service and
Parts Centers or by our authorized
Customer
Cares
servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
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● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
1
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product
please
contact your dealer or our
Consumel
Affairs office at the
address below, or
call,
toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer
or
installer.
You
are
responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
● Loss of food due to spoilage.
WARRANTOR IS
fVOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental cr 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 General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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