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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.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a

replacement compressor 

if the

compressor fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
any service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48
mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C.

All warranty service will be
provided by GE Appliance 
Service and Parts Centers or by
our authorized Customer Care

®

servicers during normal working
hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES 
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS 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 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 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

NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 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

TAX6

YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date 

is needed to obtain service 

under warranty.

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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