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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

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Consumer Support

Installation Instructions

Defrosting 

(on push button defrost models only)

Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 
1/4

thick.

To defrost:

Remove foods and ice trays from the refrigerator and ice tray
compartment.

Ensure drip tray is below ice tray compartment to collect water.

Push in the red “Defrost Button” located in the center of the
temperature control dial. Defrost cycle will start immediately.

NOTE:

Turning the temperature control dial to the 

OFF

position 

is not required.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. When defrosting is complete,
the red “Defrost Button” will release automatically. Then the
refrigerator will resume normal operation while moving towards
the set temperature. 

NOTE: 

After defrosting, allow a few hours to

reach the set temperature before making any further adjustments.

To defrost faster, keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not
hot) water on the frosted part may speed defrosting. 

Do not use

boiling water—

it may damage plastic parts.

CAUTION: If you decide to “speed up” the defrost cycle by manually
removing ice, NEVER use a sharp or metallic instrument to chip away
the ice as it may damage the cooling coils.

(A punctured cooling coil

will cause serious problems and void the warranty.) Do no use any
electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator.

After defrosting:

After red “Defrost Button” has released, empty water from the
drip tray. Wash the tray with warm water. Dry the drip tray
completely.

Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp cloth.

Return drip tray to below ice tray compartment.

Return food and ice trays to the refrigerator and close the door.

IMPORTANT:

If the red “Defrost Button” is pushed accidentally, 

it can not be manually released. The defrost cycle will run until
complete. To speed up the defrost cycle, remove the drip tray and
apply a warm damp cloth against the temperature sensing wire
located on the underside of the ice tray compartment. After several
minutes, the heat from the warm cloth will raise the temperature of
the thermostat, causing the defrost cycle to end and releasing the
red “Defrost Button.” The refrigerator will then resume normal
operation. 

NOTE: 

If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the ice tray compartment door

from opening or closing completely. Don’t try to force it open or closed; after
defrosting, the door will open and close easily.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Defrost push

button 

Temperature

sensing wire 

Summary of Contents for Cubic Foot

Page 1: ...tion 2 4 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 7 9 Control Settings 5 Refrigerator Features 6 Replacing the Light Bulb 7 Installation Instructions 10 12 Troubleshooting Tips 13 14 Consumer Support...

Page 2: ...e necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qu...

Page 3: ...et 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...

Page 4: ...om 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 repeate...

Page 5: ...COLD temperature If you 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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...vent 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 c...

Page 8: ...VER use a sharp or metallic instrument to chip away the ice as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty Do no use any electrical devic...

Page 9: ...ause serious problems and void the warranty 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 tra...

Page 10: ...ng of the appliance during normal use Do not install it closer than 5 13 cm next to a range The following applies only to the 2 3 and 4 Cubic Foot Models Do not install it in a recessed area Do not bu...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ling 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...

Page 13: ...Legs slight vibration on some models is normal need adjusting Refrigerator is on Use shims to level the an uneven surface refrigerator Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator Wait 24 hours for th...

Page 14: ...ods 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...

Page 15: ...o 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 delivery or...

Page 16: ...d 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...

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