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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

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Consumer Support

Installation Instructions

Cleaning the Outside

Keep the outside clean. 

Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened

with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth. 

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can erode the paint. 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 finish on the outside of the refrigerator 

is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will 
stay new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/
appliance wax when the refrigerator is new, and then at least 
twice a year.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, 

leave an open box of baking soda in the

refrigerator.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. 

If this is not practical, 

wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning 
around the control. 

Use warm water and baking soda solution–about a tablespoon 
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both 
cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator–including door gaskets, fruit 
and vegetable drawers, and all plastic parts–can be cleaned 
the same way.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

Care and cleaning
of the refrigerator.

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Page 1: ...bel inside the refrigerator on the side wall Refrigerators 2 Cubic Foot Models 3 Cubic Foot Models 4 Cubic Foot Models Owner s Manual Installation Instructions Safety Information 2 4 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 7 8 Control Settings 5 Refrigerator Features 6 Installation Instructions 9 11 Troubleshooting Tips 12 13 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 15 ...

Page 2: ...at any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Turning the temperature control dial to the OFF position stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still...

Page 3: ...t to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded If you have only a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The refrigerator should always be plugged into it...

Page 4: ...rom the adapter always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use If the adapter ground terminal breaks DO NOT USE the refrigerator until a proper ground has been established Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground t...

Page 5: ...u want a colder or warmer temperature move the dial one setting at a time Moving the control to OFF stops cooling but does not turn off the power to the refrigerator Setting the control to one of the snowflake positions may cause freezing in the refrigerator depending on the room temperature How To Test Temperatures Use the milk test Place a container of milk on a shelf and check it a day later If...

Page 6: ...age for frequently used items Some models have doors that are deep enough to store large bottles Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Installation Instructions About the refrigerator features Key Ejecting Lock on some models The key for the spring loaded lock is automatically ejected key will not remain in lock in either the open or closed position Keep ...

Page 7: ...y baked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cl...

Page 8: ...We recommend using a plastic scraper Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator To defrost Remove foods and ice trays from the ice tray compartment Set the temperature control dial at OFF position On models without a drip tray place a pan beneath the ice tray compartment to collect water Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the door open Also pouring wa...

Page 9: ...d be 3 or more back from the edge of the countertop or stand to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance during normal use Do not install it closer than 5 13 cm next to a range Do not install it in a recessed area Do not build in the refrigerator Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation Sides 1 2 13 mm Top 2 51 mm Back 2 51 mm from the rear cab...

Page 10: ...net back to remove the right leveling leg 7 Remove the screws on the bottom hinge right side and the left leveling leg Move the bottom hinge to the left side and secure it with the screws and leveling leg IMPORTANT The left leg has a spacer that must be moved to the right side leveling leg when the door swing is reversed 8 Screw the right leveling leg with the spacer in place back in place on the ...

Page 11: ...e right leveling leg 9 Remove the screws on the bottom hinge right side and the left leveling leg Move the bottom hinge to the left side and secure it with the screws and leveling leg IMPORTANT The left leg has a spacer that must be moved to the right side leveling leg when the door swing is reversed 10 Screw the right leveling leg with the spacer in place back in place on the right side 11 Positi...

Page 12: ...ng periods or cycles is first plugged in refrigerator to completely cool down Often occurs when This is normal large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open Hot weather or frequent This is normal door openings Temperature control See About the control set at the coldest setting Not enough clearance Make sure there is enough from the wa...

Page 13: ...rmal for a hot wall type condenser Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor Foods with strong odors to refrigerator should be tightly wrapped Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator replace every three months Interior needs cleaning See Care and cleaning Defrost water pan See Care and cleaning needs cleaning Moisture forms on Not unusual during Wipe surface dry outside of refriger...

Page 14: ...14 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Notes ...

Page 15: ...urchase limited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor does not include service trip to home to replace the defective part Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses...

Page 16: ... warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly t...

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