GEAppliances 18, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...d Storage Suggestions 6 Shelves 7 Storage Times 6 Storage Drawers 8 and24 Ice Service 8 Drawer Cover Removal 11 12 Installation 14 Temperature Controls 4 5 Models Adapter Plug 14 Warranty Back Cover Electrical Requirements 14 Water Filter Accessory 9 Extension Cord 14 Whter Line Installation 18 19 Grounding 14 Light Bulb Replacement 12 How to Reverse the Model and Serial Numbers 2 Door Swing 15 17...

Page 2: ... 4 C 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 Keep Power Saver Switch in the power saver position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator c Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring fo...

Page 3: ...void contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element J that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or Don t r ezefrozen foodswhich have thawed completely TheUnited States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says YOU may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they stiIl contain ice crystals or if they are will cold below 40 F Tha...

Page 4: ...te your refrigerator push switch to the POWER SAVER setting This turns off the heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture from forming on the exterior of the refrigerator 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 ...

Page 5: ...re controls Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 at night D you may want to move the freezer Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should 8 control one step colder Cooler have no effect on your fresh food compartment 4 o temperatures in the house may cause However if freezing occurs move the fresh food s...

Page 6: ...ng vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness cAs 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 preven...

Page 7: ...e a two position freezer compartment shelf that can be placed on another set of shelf supports To relocate the two position freezer compartment shelf lift slightly and move it sideways to free the ends of the shelf from the holes in the walls Then tilt the shelf and take it out To reinstall the shelf first insert one end and then the other into the second set of holes Shelves on the Doors Shelves ...

Page 8: ... spreads and snacks High Humidity Drawer on some models Low Humidity Drawer on some models This refrigerateddraweris designedto keepunwmpped This refrigerated drawer is designed to provide lower foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content humidity storage for items such as of foods such tlS Apples Nectarines Raspberries Aflichokes Celery LeflUce Radishes Apricots Oranges Strawberries Asp...

Page 9: ...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 he ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water If thi...

Page 10: ...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 Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break To help p...

Page 11: ...remove it Remove the glass cover Reach in push he 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 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 Ql I 1 A ___ l _ ___ _ c To replace 1 Lower the frame...

Page 12: ...take it out 12 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 b...

Page 13: ...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 for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow you to move the refrigerator out from the wall several feet approximately 8 feet of 1 4 copper tubing in three 10 diameter coils Preparing to Move ...

Page 14: ...s before use 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 an adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is mettil and not insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have the cir...

Page 15: ...ely reverse all references to left and right REMOVE THE DOORS 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 straight up to fkee hinge pin from socket in top of door d Remove tape tilt do...

Page 16: ... screws and will be used when installing the hinge on the other side b Removethe three Torx screws tiom the center left side ofthe cabinet Screw them into the holes on the right side which were uncovered in Step a above Center left I I I Do not remove this screw Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at the center left side of the cabinet insert the three screws that were removed with the c...

Page 17: ...bottom b Remove handle r c Transfer handle screw from right edge of door top and plug button from A left edge of door top to Left side opposite side Right side d Attach handle to right side of door with screws removed in step a above Plastic a Imwer bottom socket washer of fresh food door Hinge 1 onto pin on bottom hinge bracket Be sure pin e j_ I washer is in place b Tilt door toward Center cabin...

Page 18: ...er supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddk 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 WI1l need an adapter available at plumbmg supply stores to connect the water line to the...

Page 19: ...t leak E TURN OH THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT THE TUBING PLUG THE REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD a Turn the main water supply on and flush out INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET 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 E CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR Before making the connection to the refriger...

Page 20: ... your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down I L arge amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to the TemperatureControls section Grille and condenser need cleaning Refer to the Care and Cletining section Check Energy Saving Tips MOTOR STARTS I Tempemture control start...

Page 21: ...ave been left open Tulmtemperature control to colder setting f the doors are not opened regularly the ice cube freezing rate will be reduced c Old cubes need to be discarded Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes Interior of refrigemtor needs cleaning Refer to the Care tind Cleaning se...

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Page 24: ... NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service c Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your deale...