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With the purchase 

 your new 

 appliance, receive the

 that 

if 

 ever  need information or 

assistance

 GE, 

 

 there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

 

800.626.2000

In-Home 
Service

800-GE-CARES

 

 

 

 professional

ill provide expert repair service,

scheduled 

   time that’s convenient

 you. Many 

 Consumer Service

company-operated locations offer you

 today or tomorrow, or at your

convenience 

 a.m. to 

 p.m.

weekdays, 

 a.m. to 

 p.m. Satur-

days). 

 factory-trained technicians

know your appliance inside and out-
so most repairs can 

 handled in just

one 

Service Contracts

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Whatever your question about any GE

major appliance, GE Answer 
information service is available to

help. Your call-and your 

 be answered promptly and

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time. 

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7 days a week.

You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer 

 

 still be

there after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a 

 contract while 

 

 is still in effect and 

 receive

a substantial discount. With a 
year contract, 

 assured 

 

service at today’s prices.

Parts 

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Individuals 

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 needed

parts or accessories sent directly to
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User maintenance instructions

contained in this booklet cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing

 cause unsafe operation,

For Customers With
Special Needs...

800.626.2000

 request, GE will provide Braille

controls for a variety of GE appliances,
and a brochure to assist in planning a

barrier-free kitchen 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 TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may

 

 (800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

Summary of Contents for Side by Side 22' & 24'

Page 1: ...ergy Saving Tips 2 Storage Drawers lo 11 Food Saver System 10 11 Drawer Cover Removal 10 11 Food Storage Suggestions 9 Temperature Controls 8 Storage Times 9 Vacation Moving r S 14 Ice Dispenser 5 7 Warranty Back Coler Icemaker 5 7 Water Filter Accessor 7 14 Installation 3 4 Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 GE Answer Centera ...

Page 2: ... the night check to be sure the doors haven t been left open accidentally Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator Q Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing be sure to turn them back t...

Page 3: ...am should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red lmeats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating q...

Page 4: ...ouse wiring circuits which cou d cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Also see Ener gy Saving Tips regarding l cation Clearances AI1OW the following clearances ...

Page 5: ... door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon c To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to ice chute but not so close that it blocks outcorning ice Ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from the combined pressure of your hand pressing them again...

Page 6: ...rved discard the ice cubes and contact your GE Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care Servicer To Dispense Ice and Water on models with one cradle s Set selector switch to CUBES CR USIHED ICE or WATER 1 I Grip 1 ass r other container near the rim and press rim gently but firmly against the rubber cusbioned cradle To Dispense Ice and Water on models with two cradles o For ice set sel...

Page 7: ...e Storage Bin Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin traight out while supporting it at front and back To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin Slide the bin back until the tub on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf If bin does not go all the way back remet e it and rotate the drive mechanism 1 4 turn Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot i...

Page 8: ... temperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compress to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or...

Page 9: ...ls so equipped make it unnece w v to wrap certain fixxls that the ie been designed to prv smv To store ice cream Fine quality ice cream with high cream content will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more airy already packaged brands with low cream content lt will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ic...

Page 10: ...air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Moist n Fresh drawer close tightly Convertible Meat Keeper Set control lever to MEAT the coldest setting to store fresh meats If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time some frost may form on the inside of the drawer Set control lever to V...

Page 11: ...nabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family s food storage needs Tempered Glass Shelves in Fresh Food Compartment 8 Tilt and remove the drawer After cleaning replace in reverse order To remove shelves Tilt shelf up at front then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator 9 Reinstall the gasket at the rear of the Moist n Fresh drawer Fit the end of the plastic...

Page 12: ...out of holes on left wall 3 Select desired shelf height and insert shelf rods into holes on left wall If shelf supports at desired level on right wall have tabs lower shelf into grooves on support while pressing tabs Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted into grooves If shelf supports at desired level on right wall do not have tabs merely lower shelf into place on sLlppol ts Removable Freezer Baske...

Page 13: ...onge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use clea...

Page 14: ...e pcriihable foods and eave controls at reg Ll 1 ar settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 C F follow same iIIStI LICti O l aS fol eXtended acat ions Mo e icemaker f eeler arm to STOP position and be sure to shut oil water sLIpply to the refrigerator When You Move Disconnect povcr cord from wall oL tlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose item...

Page 15: ... be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to instructions for use of T EMPERATIJRE CONTROLS Grille and condenser need cleaning Refer to Care and Cleaning page Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on...

Page 16: ...ansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills s Temperature control not set cold enough Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Warm weather frequen t door openi rigs Door left open for long time Package may be holding door open Foods not covered wrapped or sealed prope...

Page 17: ...ned off or water sLlpply turned off Irregular ice clumps in storage container Break up as many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period dispense water in regular manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water c Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter see Water Filter Accessory sec...

Page 18: ...use inside the chute and drop out later leaving water or ice on the floor REFRIGERATOR c Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered HAS ODOR Q Check for spoiled food Q Interior needs cleaning Refer to Care and Cleaning section c Defrost waters ystem needs cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months INTERIOR LIGHT No power at outlet DOES NOT WORK Light bu...

Page 19: ...r chase a GF contract while our war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of fiture service at today s prices Parts andAccessories 800 626 2002 Telecommunication Device for the Deaf 4 t A i e u Individuals qualifled to service their own appliances can hate needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipp...

Page 20: ...er evaporator and all of your telephone directory for connecting tubing that fails GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY because of a manufacturing GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY defect SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breaker...

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