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Upon request, GE will provide

Braille controls for a variety of GE

appliances, and a brochure to

assist in planning a barrier-free

kitchen for persons with limited

mobility. To obtain these items,

free of charge, call 800.626.2000. 

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request

information or service.

We’ll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service

company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your

convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most

repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center

®

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be

answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center

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service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still

in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances 

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to 

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards 

are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

For Customers With Special Needs…

800.626.2000

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Summary of Contents for 162D3904P005

Page 1: ... Grounding 6 Adapter Plug 6 Electrical Requirements 6 Extension Cords 6 Free Standing or Recessed 7 Reversing Door Swing 8 Problem Solver 9 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 11 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover UseandCareGuide Refrigerator GE Quality Product Compact Model TAX6 Part No 162D3904P005 Pub No 49 60046 7 99 JR Printed in th...

Page 2: ...oduct 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 Your refrigerator is equipped with a reversible door See how to move the door hinges from the right side to the left side in the Reversing the Door section IF Y...

Page 3: ...Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circ...

Page 4: ... water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher Ice Tray Compartment This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short term storage a few days at the most of some commercially frozen foods The temperature in the ice tray compartment doesn t get cold enough to freeze food safely Ice Service Shelves Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1 4 th...

Page 5: ...following clearances for ease of installation door opening and proper air circulation Top of refrigerator to underside of countertop 11 2 Above flooring including carpeting 11 8 Hinge side if refrigerator is next to a wall 11 4 Leveling Legs Adjustable legs at the front corners should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor Legs should extend 11 8 down from bottom of cabinet t...

Page 6: ...TION 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 on...

Page 7: ...ical outlet THIS REFRIGERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR FREE STANDING OR RECESSED INSTALLATION IF IT IS TO BE FREE STANDING Save the air grille that s packed with the appliance in case you want to recess the refrigerator later IF IT IS TO BE RECESSED NOW 1 Remove the counter top Take out four screws at the top rear of the cabinet lift the top slightly at the rear and push it forward to remove it 2 Remove th...

Page 8: ...ng legs Be sure the leg spacer goes on the leg opposite the relocated hinge 9 Place the door on a flat nonscratching surface 10 Remove the door stop and reinstall it on the opposite side 11 Remove the plug button from the top edge of the door and press it into the hinge hole on the opposite side 12 Reinstall the top hinge and shim if any that you removed in step 3 Do not tighten screws at this tim...

Page 9: ...penings let cold air escape VIBRATION If refrigerator vibrates it probably is not level Adjust front leveling legs CABINET HAS ODOR Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior may need cleaning Keep an open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information servi...

Page 10: ...10 NOTES ...

Page 11: ...000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty ...

Page 12: ...ler or our Consumer 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 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the produc...

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