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Help us help you...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

 maintain your new refrigerator

properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a 

 on the

rear wall of the refrigerator.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your refrigerator.

 sending in this card, please

write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in 

correspondence or 

 ice 

concerning your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged
refrigerator, 

 contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.

Save time and money.
Before 

 request service,  check

the Problem Solver on 

 7.

It lists causes of minor operating

 that you 

 correct

yourself’.

 tips

. Location   your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next

to your range, a heating vent or
where the sun will shine directly
on it.

● 

Don’t open the door more 

than necessary.

● 

Close the door   soon   possible.

particularly in hot, humid weather.

● 

Defrost the ice storage

compartment whenever frost
becomes l/4-inch thick.

● 

Be sure the door is 

tightly. 

 leaving the house or

retiring for the night, check to 

sure the door has not been 

 open

accidentally.

● 

Store only 

 foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

. Wipe moisture from bottles 

cartons before putting them in 
refrigerator.

. Keep 

 covered 

reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator.

. If you turn the temperature

control to the coldest position 
quick chilling or faster freezing 

 cubes, be sure to turn it back 

the regular setting.

. Don’t overcrowd your 

Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep everything
cool

Summary of Contents for SSD2

Page 1: ...lug 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 Location 4 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Moving Vacation Tips 6 Operating Instructions 4 Problem Solver 7 Repair Service 7 Safety Instructions 3 Temperature Control 4 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center o 800 626 2000 Use and Care of compa models SSD2 SSD4 ...

Page 2: ...lem Solver on page 7 It lists causes of minor operating problcms that you can correct yourself Ene y saving tips Location oi your refrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Don t open the door more often than necessary Close the door as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Defrost the ice storage compartmen...

Page 3: ...refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream 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 re freezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soo...

Page 4: ...ely necessary that it be a UL listed 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 Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual el trical outlet 115 volt 60 Hertz single phase AC This...

Page 5: ...ter defrosting empty water from the drip tray Wash the drip tray in warm water Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp cloth Then turn the tcmpcraturc control to the desired setting and return f od and ice trays t the refrigerator Note If icc buildup is very thick it may keep the ice trtiy cc mpartmcnt door fronl opening or cl lsing conlplcte y Don t try to force it open after defrc sting the do...

Page 6: ...ner gasoline benzine or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage plastic parts When going on vacation For extended vacations or absences unplug the refrigerator and clean the interior To prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda inside and leave the door open For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave the control at regular ...

Page 7: ...gerator replace every three months If You need more help call toll f ree Answer Center R 800 626 2000 consumer information service If You Need Service TtJ obtain service see your warranty on the back page of this book Wc re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you arc not happy with the scrv ice you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact...

Page 8: ...our dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states Alaska Hawaii and Washington D C All warranty service will be provided by our Factory S...

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