Camco 18, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Refrigerators Bottom mountnofrost Part No 350A4632P001 Cat No WR6M406 11 98 Model 18 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...or from service delays beyond their reasonable control 3 To obtain warranty service purchaser must present the original Bill of Sale Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainde...

Page 3: ...ct 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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...areonyourpartcansaveyoua greatdealoftimeandmoney overthelifeofyourrefrigerator Read this Manual We stand behind our products with unmatched quality service However did you know that most questions res...

Page 6: ...rtant because your new refrigerator will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to re...

Page 7: ...reful not to roll over or damage the power cord Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that are frayed or damaged Never use a cord that shows cracks or abrasions either on the cord o...

Page 8: ...tor may have a cooling system that used CFCs chlorofluorocarbons CFCs are believed to harm the earth s stratospheric ozone layer Your new refrigerator uses a new refrigerant that does not destroy ozon...

Page 9: ...ading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the out...

Page 10: ...will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Refrigerator Location Allow the following minimum clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation Side 1 1 4 cm 1 2 Top 2 1 2...

Page 11: ...Turn the two front roller adjusting screws counterclockwise to raise the refrigerator clockwise to lower it using an adjustable wrench Adjustable legs are located at the front corners Turn the adjust...

Page 12: ...he 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 Masking tape P...

Page 13: ...Remove the hinge pin with a 7 32 socket and ratchet c Remove tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Remove and save the washer on the hinge pin d Lift the door straight up to free its bottom soc...

Page 14: ...Do not install the hinge pin yet On each door remove the metal door stop Use the centre hinge pin as a guide to align the door stop on the opposite side after reversing the handles Transfer Bottom Hi...

Page 15: ...the top right hand side socket Note Ensure door stop on the bottom of the door has been transferred to the left side of the door as per earlier instructions To Prepare The Freezer Handle For Door Swin...

Page 16: ...n the top hinge screws after supporting the door on the handle side and ensuring the gap between the doors is even all across the front d Replace the hinge cover Rehang Freezer Door Safety Information...

Page 17: ...temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C If you want colder or warmer temperatures adjust the fresh foo...

Page 18: ...Saver System Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment Place a container of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature controls U...

Page 19: ...rigerator Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture build up inside the refrigerator Don t waste ice cubes by letting...

Page 20: ...age bins on fresh food compartment doors can easily be carried from the refrigerator to the work area To remove simply lift the front edge of the storage bin and gently slide the bin forward on molded...

Page 21: ...r food preparation area The drawer and the adjustable shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any level Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Information...

Page 22: ...ed to any level Door Gallon Storage The lower portion of the fresh food door is designed with a robust fixed shelf that has sufficient capacity to comfortably accommodate large gallon beverage contain...

Page 23: ...r of the upper glides Lower Basket 1 After the upper basket is removed simply pull the lower basket out to its MAX position and tilt the front up to clear the stop on the glide and pull out NOTE To ta...

Page 24: ...r bar of bucket and rest tray on top of lug Press down on tray to provide a thrust action and cubes will pop out Ice Cube Tray Shelf Some models have a small separate shelf for ice cube trays If you c...

Page 25: ...provide a shelf for the automatic icemaker bucket Fig 2 shows the final assembly with the ice bucket in place Automatic Icemaker Kit optional at extra cost Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Operating Instructions Ins...

Page 26: ...e freezer odours Cleaning Outside Cleaning Inside 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 Do...

Page 27: ...rated in accordance with this guide we recommend that you do not leave this or any appliance connected to electrical or water supply and operating while unattended for any extended period of time For...

Page 28: ...out bulb unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet In the fresh food compartment remove the lens cover by gently applying pressure to the side of the lens cover and pull the cover free from...

Page 29: ...frosting a popping sound may occur and the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound Cold Control Defrost Timer These parts can produce a snapping sound when turning the refrigerator on or off...

Page 30: ...red meats 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 Tips On Freezing Foods 1 Only top quality foods shou...

Page 31: ...ing Fresh Foods and Vegetables 1 Selectonlyhighqualityfreshproduce Theconditionbeforefreezingwilldetermine itsqualitywhenserved 2 Preparefoodsquicklyandcarefully Avoidexcessivehandling 3 Packthefoodin...

Page 32: ...Ham Whole 7 1 to 2 Ham Half 3 to 5 1 to 2 Ham Slices 3 1 to 2 Luncheon Meats 3 to 5 Freezing Sausage Smoked 7 not Sausage Dry and Semi dry 14 to 21 recommended COOKED MEATS Cooked Meats and Meat Dish...

Page 33: ...ny refrigerated storage area it is recommended that the following foods with strong odours be stored wrapped such as Artichokes Asparagus Beets topped Blueberries Carrots Celery Cherries Corn Currants...

Page 34: ...ng compartment require more operating time 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...

Page 35: ...t or too long door openings Frost within package is normal Icemaker feeler arm in OFF up position Ice cubes frozen to feeler arm Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment too warm P...

Page 36: ...or openings In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened Food with strong odours should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Keep open box...