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Refrigerator

English Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Version franchise...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Version en

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Ice

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Care and Cleaning

Behind the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cleaning–Inside and Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Drawer and Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Under Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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GE Appliances

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

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

More questions ?...ln the United States call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
In Canada consult your local telephone

directory for the Cameo Service Center

Preparation

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

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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

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

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

Warranty for Canadian Customers . . . . . . . . . 19

for U. S. Customers ......Back Cover

Models: Side

132022and24

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Page 1: ...ces Problem Solver 15 I7 Normal Operating Sounds 15 More questions ln the United States call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 In Canada consult your local telephone directory for the Cameo Service Center Preparation Clearances 11 Leveling 11 Location 11 Moving 11 Rollers 11 Vacation 11 Water Supply to Icemaker 11 Installation installation 12 14 Adapter Plug 12 Electrical Requirements 12 Extension Cor...

Page 2: ...ating it next to Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or your range a beating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it retiring for the night check to be sure the doors haven t been left Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather open accidentally Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator W YOU WED SERWCE To obt...

Page 3: ...ct 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 Don t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed ...

Page 4: ...ure you set Automatic Energy Saver System No Defrosting You won t find an energy saver switch on this refrigerator It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Warm liquid from the refrigerator s condenser is automatically Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep mois...

Page 5: ... prepackaged vegetables can be Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum been designed to preserve the natural stored in their original wrapping foil or put in a plastic bag moisture and freshness of produce Unfrozen meak fish and poultry Carefully wrap to expel air and help Covering vegetables with a moist towel Always remove store wrappings prevent mold helps maintain crispness Rewrap in foil plastic...

Page 6: ...ompartment Shelves in the freezer are easily removed and replaced on some models To remove I I 1 While pressing tabs on the shelf supports on right wall lift the shelf out of grooves in the supports 2 Pull shelf sideways until the shelf rods come out of holes on left wall To replace shelves Insert the rods into the holes Then while pressing the tabs lower the shelf into the grooves in the supports...

Page 7: ...ed by gaskets attached to the cover Always replace the drawer in this cover and push the drawer all the way in The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Set control lever to MEATS or to the coldest setting to store fre...

Page 8: ... put them in an automatic dishwasher ACCESSO S Water Supply Kit Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit A kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is available at icemaker an Icemaker Accessory Kit is available at extra cost Check extra cost See Preparat...

Page 9: ...oroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts an be cleaned the same way After cleaning door gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cl...

Page 10: ...cleaning replace in reverse order When replacing the drawer make sure you slide it through both drawer guides on the left side When drawers and covers are back in place reinstall gasket at the rear of the top drawer Fit the end of the plastic drawer support into the slot on the gasket with the rubber gasket flap facing you Make sure the gasket snaps into place a KC H k 11 Light Bulb Replacement Fr...

Page 11: ...rs Also see Energy Saving Tips regarding location Back l 25 mm If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side allow 3 4 19 mm for door clearance Rollers Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor To assure that the doors will close automatically from a ...

Page 12: ...y in the connection of the power cord Use of an adapter plug will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a 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 electric...

Page 13: ...re included in many water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes c Two 1 4 6 mm outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumbing supply stores ...

Page 14: ... TURN OH THE WATERAHD FLUSH OUT THE TUBING a Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing 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 TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR Before mting the connection to tie refrigerator be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wdl outiet We ...

Page 15: ...erature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures EreMgerator vibrates more than likely it is not resdng soti y on the floor md tint roUw smws or front leveling hgs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to Rollers section on hsti ation Requirements page If dishes vibrate on sh lves try moving them SUght vibration is normal HOWL OPEMTING SOUNDS These souds are nerd and ...

Page 16: ...t open for long time Package may be holding door open Foods not covered wrapped or sealed properly Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open Too frequent or too long door openings Frost within package is normal Door may have been left open Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder Old cubes need to be discarded Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed Unsealed packages i...

Page 17: ...section Defrost water system needs cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every 3 months No power at outlet Q Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning section If vou need more helD In the United States all toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service In Canada Manager Consumer Relations 2645 Skymark Ave Mississauga Ontario Canada L4W 4H2 ...

Page 18: ...ariety of GEappliarrces andabrocbure toassist in planning il rrier frcckit l c l for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDr or a corlvcutional teletypewriter may call 800 TI l F A 800 H33 4322 to request information or service In Canada contact ManageC Consumer Relations Cameo Inc 2645 ...

Page 19: ...S 1 This warranty applies only to single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Cameo and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service Damage due to abuse accident commercial use and alteration or the removal or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of this warranty Service during this warra...

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Page 21: ...ica o por Ios tecnicos autorizados del Customer Care Atencion al Cliente durante Ias horas Iaborables normales Si su aparato necesitara servicio durante el periodo de garantia o posteriormente Ilamar al 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 LO QUE NO ESTA CUBIERTO Viajes de sewicio a su hogar para mostrar como se usa el producto Lea el material para el Uso y el Cuidado Si atin tuviera alguna pregunta sobre co...

Page 22: ...ided by our Factory Service 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 you...

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