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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

This refrigerator must be properly installed 
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang 
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.

Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are 
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold surfaces.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 
other appliance.  

In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, 
avoid contact with the moving parts of the 
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.

Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between 
the doors and cabinet are 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 qualified individual.

Turning the control to the 

OFF

position does 

not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not refreeze frozen foods which have 
thawed completely.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged 

in order to avoid

contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light
bulb may break when being replaced.)

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” 
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which
must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are
getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with
the company handling the disposal about what to do.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the 
use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States)
or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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Summary of Contents for GTS12BBPLCC

Page 1: ...5 Storage Drawer 4 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 8 Reversing the Door Swing 9 13 Troubleshooting Tips 14 16 Normal Operating Sounds 14 Consumer Support Consumer Supp...

Page 2: ...refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light...

Page 3: ...t 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 its own individual electrical outlet wh...

Page 4: ...llow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T...

Page 5: ...e trays in lukewarm water only do not put them in an automatic dishwasher About ice service ge com Icemaker Accessory Kit Model 12 only An icemaker accessory kit is available from your dealer Check th...

Page 6: ...inish 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 pr...

Page 7: ...ing Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 7 ge com Replacing the Light Bulb Moving the control to OFF does not remove power to the...

Page 8: ...instructions for future reference Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Completion time Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour Prop...

Page 9: ...ctions all the way through before starting Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places Provide a non scratching work...

Page 10: ...g tape Remove the center hinge and shim by removing the screws some models have lock washers with each screw Lift up the hinge to remove it NOTE Some models have a washer between the center hinge and...

Page 11: ...HE LEFT SIDE For models with handles Remove the front plug button by carefully prying under the edge with a putty knife Remove the exposed screw holding the handle Remove the two screws holding the ha...

Page 12: ...s the handle must be pulled straight out away from the door to remove 8 Handle bottom Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING CONT 12 Nameplate plug button Handle top Plug button TRANSFER F...

Page 13: ...th hands 12 Installation Instructions 13 REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR If washers were used with hinges make sure they are in place on the bottom hinge Place the fresh food door on the bottom hinge close...

Page 14: ...tures CLICKS POPS CRACKS and CHIRPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature The compressor m...

Page 15: ...ntrol set at the coldest setting Fresh food or freezer Temperature control not See About the control compartment too warm set cold enough Warm weather or frequent Set the temperature control one step...

Page 16: ...isture forms on Not unusual during periods Wipe surface dry outside of refrigerator of high humidity Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too long in humid weather air door openings carries moistu...

Page 17: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

Page 18: ...ere Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registrat...

Page 19: ...used misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage caused after delivery Repl...

Page 20: ...re 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 warra...

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