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 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Energy-Saving 

 2

Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8

Shelf Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6

Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Care and Cleaning

Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9

Drawer Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Water Filter Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8

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Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Preparation

Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

Vacation and Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Water Supply to 

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Installation

installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12-14

Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12

Water Line Installation . 13, 14

Models: Side by Side 19, 

 

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GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for Appliances 19

Page 1: ...Filter Accessory 8 u Consumer Services 19 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Important Phone Numbers 19 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover Problem Solver 15 16 More auestions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2...

Page 2: ...he doors are closed tightly Before leaving locating it next to your range a heating vent or the house or retiring for the night check to be sure where the sun will shine directly on it the doors haven...

Page 3: ...rator has an automatic icemaker do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will prevent contact with the moving parts of the ejector m...

Page 4: ...t find an energy saver switch on this refrigerator Warm liquid from the refrigerator s condenser is automatically circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from...

Page 5: ...of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness As a further aid to freshness prepackaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping Unfrozen meats fish and poultr...

Page 6: ...ment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods To reposition shelves 1 While pressing tabs on shelf supports on right wall lift she...

Page 7: ...gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges Always push the drawer all the way in Convertible Meat Keeper on some models The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air duct to allo...

Page 8: ...ory Kit optiona at extra cost AGE automatic icemaker will replace the ice you If your refrigerator did not come already equipped use automatically It can keep you supplied with with an automatic icema...

Page 9: ...etroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the door gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Avoid cleaning cold...

Page 10: ...and remove the drawer After cleaning replace in reverse order When replacing the drawer on some models make sure you slide it through both drawer guides on the left side When drawers and covers are b...

Page 11: ...rigerator If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side Also see Energy Saving Tips regarding location allow 3 4 for door clearances Rollers Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you...

Page 12: ...e of a UL listed adapter available at most local Should the adapter ground terminal break DO hardware stores NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has The larger slot in the adapter must be alig...

Page 13: ...y water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Q Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubin...

Page 14: ...the main water supply on and flush out the tubin 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 CONNECT THE COPPER...

Page 15: ...than Iikely it is not resting solidy on the flmr and front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to Rollers section on Instigation Requirements page E d...

Page 16: ...ackage is normal Door may have been left op n Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder Old cubes need to be discarded Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and wa hed Unsealed packages in reftigti...

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Page 19: ...ired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request informa...

Page 20: ...ers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during the warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED...

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