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Page 1: ...GEAppliances Models 18 25 Part No 162D3948PO07 Pub No 49 60012 12 98 OG ...

Page 2: ...rator That s important because your new reti igerator rill be part oi your titmily tbr many ears And _r e hope you will be part of ours tbr a long time to come We thank g u tor bu ing GE We appreciate yore purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances lbr your home Important Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is ne...

Page 3: ... call lot se _ iceat all If YouNeedService Ifyou do need service you an rebe knowing help isonly a phone call away A listof toll Fee iStOlllel service II llnbel s is included in the back section r in the U S you can alwws allthe GEAnswer Center _ at 80 1 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 claysa week In Canada all 1 800 361 34 t0 Safety Information SafetyPrecautions 4 How to ConnectFlectricity 6 Useof Adap...

Page 4: ...o these extremely old sllrPaces Do not store or use gasoline or tiler tlalnl lable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance In reti igerators with alltOlllatic icemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of tile ejector mechanism or _ithtile heating element that releases tile cubes L onot place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while tile refrigerator...

Page 5: ...hrowAway YourOld Refrigerator or Froozer Take ofl the doors l eave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside CFC Disposa 5 ur old retiiger_ttor has a coolino system that used CI Cs chlorotluorocarbons CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone lfvou are throwin away your old reii gerat r make sure the CFC reii igerant is removed for proper disposal 1 _a lualitied set_ dc...

Page 6: ... its own indisdual ele trical outlet xdlich has a voltage rating that matches tile rating plate This provides tile best performance and also prevents overloading house tiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard fl om oxerheated tires Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on tile power cord Al _wysgrip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all powe...

Page 7: ...andnotinsubtedandthe wall outletisgrounded throughthehouse wiring You shouldhavethecircuit checked bya qualified electrician to makesuretheoutletisproperly groL_Tded USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However iiyou irltlSt llse all extension cord it is absohltely necessa U that it be a UIAis...

Page 8: ...s Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at 6 Ifyou want colder or warmer temperatures adjust the fresh food temperature first When satisfied with that setting adjust the freezer temperature 5 INITIAL SETTING 9 COLDEST FRESH FOOD iiiii i F_ iiiii_li_i_i _ iiiiii_iili iYi SideViem ...

Page 9: ... that UlOVeStl in the n eezer to tile ti esh li od compartment Power Saver Switch Push switch to tile POWERSAVER setting to reduce tile amount ot electrici b required to operate your refiigerator Wire this s_iu h iurned iothe POWERSAVERseiting moisture may tbrm on die OU sideof the rdrigerator especially when the weather is humid ver time moisture that foFfns Oil tile surl_tce may cause rtlst To p...

Page 10: ...er of ice cream in the center of the fi eezer and check it atier a day lfit s too hard or to soft a just the temperature controls Atter chawing the controls allow 24 hours tot the refrigerator to reach the tempemtuf_ you have set Feed Storage The type ot packag ing used and the storag e temperatures will alle t how long food will keep in the refrigerator New food storage guidelines are constantl b...

Page 11: ... are not designed for use on the range top broiler or in the regular oven Such use can be hazardous O jfick Sel_ e TM dishes fit into a rad that hangs on tile flesh food or fl eezer door Tile rack can be moved in the same IllalllleF as the door bins l ishes and lids are sale lot use in micr _wave ovens 1 t110 r 7e ge 4toi Sand treezers Donotusewhencooking h gbfatroods suchasbacon andhigh sugarfood...

Page 12: ...ud_ed betbre dosin _ tile rel ri grel _ttOf door This bin all be placed on tile flesh tb ld or freezer doors Pullforwm Toremove the bin lift up and out of the bin housing iiiii i iiiii_li_i_i _ iiiiii iili iYi Ouick Store Bit B Mouslng 2 Tomove lift tile bin housing up and out ot tile snpports on tile door You do llot have to FeHlove the bin fl om the housingwhen moving it ...

Page 13: ...location for your family s needs Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer When tile drawer is placed in the top 1 slots on the lelt side and the lever is set at COLDEST air h om the h eezer is tor ed around the drawer to keep it very old Yoi1cab iIlove tile drawer to any location ifyon don t aant the extra cold storage The settings can be a iusted am where between COLD and COLDEST When set at COLD tile ...

Page 14: ...l the drawer su aight out slide the drawer toward the nfiddle and remove it Remove the glass then the frame _ hen replacing the glass push the rear edge fimflv into the lt ame Stop 1 Step2 St_o 3 il i1 411 iiiii iliiiiii_li_i_i_lli iiiiii_iiliiYiiiii 14 _ _ 2 2 About the additional features Not all features are on all models Snuggers Place a finger on either side otthe snu ger near the tt ont to m...

Page 15: ...laced in the lower position Condiment Caddy The condiment add keeps frequently used condiments together It fits in yore reti igerator door shelf A convenient handle allo _s condiments to be easily carried to the table Beverage Rack Sli le out beverage ra k holds twelve cans of soda or two wine water bottles lengthwise Can be removed for cleaning 15 ...

Page 16: ...About the additional features Not all features are on all models Extra Freezer Sheff Bins on the Doors Baking Soda Holder _iiii _ _ i_ _i_i_ i_i_ Can Dispenser iiiii ilTiiii_li_i_i _ iiiiii_iili iYi ...

Page 17: ...the STOP up position When tile relfigerator has been connected to the water supply move the teeler arm to the ON down poshion rile icemaker will fill with water when it cools to li eezing A newly installed retligerator may take u_ 12hours to begin making ice cubes throw away the first low batches once to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interleres with the s_dng ol tile eeler arm It i...

Page 18: ...ssthe dispenserpad tot at least two minutes to remove trapped air ore the water line and to fill the water system Toflush out impuritlas in the water line dTmw away the first six glassfuls of water CAUTION Nover put fingers or any Other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening iiiii iliiiiii li i i iiiiii iiliiYi 18 Ice StorageBin Toremove tiff tile front of the bin and pull tile bin straigh...

Page 19: ...e the door in the chute to tteeze shut Ifice is l locking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon Beverages and li ods should not be quicDchilled in the ice storage bin Cans bottles or t od packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger tojam Some crashed ice may be dispensed even though you selected ICECUBES This happens occasionally when a tew cubes ac identally get directed t...

Page 20: ... ice or w tefwhen c ei_ning The door handles and _rim on some models Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water l Fy wifll a solt cloth The soft door handles on some models are easy to keep clean il they are waxed every lew months Use a household wax such as Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles lean wifll soapy water or a non abrasive all purpose cleaner Keep the outside clean Wipe ...

Page 21: ...s apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets ti om sticking and bending out of shape Avoidcleaning co dglassshelves onsomemodels withhot wata because theextreme temperature difference maycausethemto bleak Handleglassshelves carefullyBumpitTg tempaedglaascan causeit to shatta Donot wasflanyplasticteft_gerata partsin thedishwasha except Qu...

Page 22: ...doesnotremove powa to thelightdrcuit iiiii ili iiiii li i i iiiiii iili iYi _2 Preparing for Vacation For loIlg vat ations or absences relllove t od alld llnphlg tile refl igerator Move the tresll toed control to tile OFFposition and clean tile interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon 15 ml ot baking soda to one quart 11 of water leave tile doors open Mtwe the icemaker leeler arm to ...

Page 23: ...arts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Ref rigerator Location Do not install the refl igerator where the temperature will go below 60 F 16 C because it xdll not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Install it on a floor strong enotNh to support it lully loaded O earances Allow the lollowing clearances tor ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Si...

Page 24: ...ile floor _P ollers a iust so the retrigerator is th mly positioned on the floor and does not _ obble _P ollers allow you to move ttle refligerator away from ttle wall tbr cleaning Toadjustthe milers P emove tile base grille by pulling out at tile bottom Ttlrn ttle t_o tt otlt roller a iusdng scre _ s clockwise to raise ttle refl igerator counter dockx_ise to lo _er i t Replace tile base grille by...

Page 25: ...o correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator Toprevent burns and product damage do not hook up the water line to the hot water line Ifyou use your refrigerator before connecting the water line make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept in the STOP up position Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing When using any elect...

Page 26: ..._ater supply Be sure both ends of the robing are cut square Donotuseplastictubingorplasticfittingsbets use thews ter supplylineS under pressure at all times Cert_ in typesof pbstictlbingrn_ybecome brittle withage andcrock resultinginwaterleak ge Two1 4 outer diametercompressionnuts and2 ferrules sleeves to onlle t the cot per ttlbing to the shlltof valve and the refrigerator water valve lt yom exi...

Page 27: ...ct illtO a horizolltal w_ter pipe lllake the connection to tile top or side rather than at tile bottom to _void dry wing ofl _my sediment fl om the water pipe gDrill a 1 4 hole ill the water pipe using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting lrom drilling the hole ill the pipe iz_Fasten the shutoffvalve to the coM water pipe with the pipe clamp A Tighten tile clamp screws until the sealing washer b...

Page 28: ...et 244cm coiled into 3 turns of about 70 25cm diameter to allow the f_ff_geratorto moveout fromthe wall after bstallation Place tile compression llilt and termle sleeve OlltO the end oithe tubino and conne t it to the slmtoffvalve Make sure the tubing ix tiflly inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut se a_rely Saddle Type Shutoff Valve v t _ I i_ Packing Turn On the Water and FlushOut ...

Page 29: ...per tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position YOUIll t need to pl open the clamp 1 4 CopperTubing Nbing Clamp Ferrule sleeve Ret_igerator Connection Turn the Water On at the Shutoff Valve Tighten any conne tions that leak Plug In the Refrigerator Arrange the coil el copper tlfl ing so th lt it does not vii rate ag_dnst the b_tck of the refligerator or against the wall Push t...

Page 30: ... Handle parts carefully to _void scratching p_dnt Set screws do an by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places Provide a non scratchingwork surf_tce ti r the doors IMPORTANT Once you begin do not move the cabinet until door swing reversal is completed These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the bft side if you ever want to change the hinges back to ...

Page 31: ...eezer Door on Non Dispenser Models Tape the door shut with masldng tape i iiii _iiii_ _ _ ith a l hillips screx_driver remove the hinge cover on top of the fl eezer door OilSOllle illodels JIL_ifl the hinge straight tip to fl ee the hinge pin fl om the socket in the _top of the door gRemove the tape and tilt the door away fi_omthe cabinet Lilt it oflthe bottom socket jSet the door on a non scratch...

Page 32: ...ver at tile bottom oi tile fl esh tood door Remove the base grille and unclip the _ater line tt om tile hinge area and ti om behind tile base chamml Pull tile tubing throngh to the fi ont of the refiigerator BaseChannel Water Use a wrench to loosen tile plastic nut counterclockwise and pull out the water line This may require some effort Drain the water line into a _p Line Grille Bottom Hir__Cover...

Page 33: ...ith the outside up RemovetheFreshFoodDoor _T_lpe tile door shut with masldng t_q e _Remove the hinge pin vdth a 3 8 so ket JP emove tile tape and tilt tile door a a fl om tile cabinet Remove and save _ tile washer oil tile hinge pin gl_il t the door straight off the bottom hinge bracket iiiiibii _et the door on a non scratching surlhce Mth the outside up Reversing the hardware Transfer Bottom Hing...

Page 34: ...e _x rks well tor this Cover tile blade with tape to prevent scratdling ttle paint _ _Remove tile three Torx scre _ s _ fl om tile center left side of the cabinet Screw them into the holes on ttle right side Place the enter hinge bracket over ttle holes at the enter leti side of ttle cabinet hlsert and tighten ttle three long scre s _Repla e tile caps by snapping them _ _ el tile screws with your ...

Page 35: ...e door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side Move the small plug buttons fi om 11 1 lOB t e g t s_ leoI the door and insert them into the holes on the opposite side Move the door medallion LargePk Button Q Medallion Toreattac _ thehandleon the oppositeside Transfer Freezer Door Handle Remove the scre x sholding the handle to the top _md bottom of the door Move the plug button on the rig...

Page 36: ... Turn it until it extends through the hinge bracl e and into the door M Plastic Washer _ 6 1 Plastic Washer i t_ HingePin _ Center Hinge Bracket _ I FreshFoodDoor Rehang the Freezer Door on Non Dispenser Models ower the fi eezer door onto the _enter hinge pin Besumthe washer S inpls ce iJI itt the top hinge so the pin fits into the door socket _Make sllre the door s strai_ht and the gaD eb_een the...

Page 37: ...sure the gap bet een the doors is _ even all across the fl ont Reconnect the 2 wire connectors _Replace tile 2 Torx screws to hold tile top hinge to the cabinet Replace the _ _hinge oxer on some models It the door swing is on the right side yon dll need to route the water line across the h ont to the conduit on the bottom felt side of the relrigerator Secure the water line in the clip behind the b...

Page 38: ...water dripping onto tile heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound Alter defrosting a popping stitill 1 may occur and the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound _Co d Control Defrost timer These parts _ _ can produce a snapping sotmd when turning ttle retl igerator on or oil The timer also produ es a SOtllld similar to an electric clock Plastic Liner Crackino or popain_ sounds due tO...

Page 39: ...od COlltl ol to a temperature setting Refrigerator is Push tile plug completely tmplugged into tile outlet The fuse is blown Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker is the breaker tripped Normal when refrigeratur is fi_st plugged in Wait 24 hours lor tile I _110 r e ge ator to completely COO1 down Often occurs when large This is normal amomlts of food are placed in refrigerator Door left open or doo...

Page 40: ... to see if package is blocking air duct in lt eezer ompamnent Check to see itpackage is holding door open Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment Wait 24 hotws tor the too warm refl igerator to completel cool down I evel _afl es by hand Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker to shut off Move the teeler arm to the ON down position Cubes may have fused to the side ...

Page 41: ...and make sure tile power saver switch is not set at the POWER SAVER setting Move the food m_ ayfl om the air vent near controls Move the fi esh tood control to a waruler teulperature Icemaker tmamd off or Turn oil icemaker or water supply turned off water supply Ice cubes ate frozen to Remove cubes and in we icemaker feeler arm the teeler arm to the ON down position Irregular ice dumps h_ Break up...

Page 42: ... is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe temperatures Your t oor covering supplier should be consuhed if you obje t to this discoloration Orange glow in Defrost heater is on This is normM thefreezer Door does not close Rollers need adjusting See Re ors by itself d2 ...

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Page 46: ... set Oilt below 46 This warranty applies only to single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Camco and is cormected 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 du...

Page 47: ...th tile refl igera tot ii tile pan or drawer breaks during norutal household use Drawer covers are not included Se_wice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper itlst allafion Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended put pose or used commercially Lo_ of food due to spoilage Replacemem of house fuses or reselthlg of circuit breakers D...

Page 48: ... ACCeSSOFieS In me U S 800 626 2002 lndkiduals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and l iscover cm ds am act_pted Instructions contained in thismanualcoverprocedures to beperformedby any user Otherservicing generallyshould be referredto qualifiedservice personnel Cautionmust be exercised since improper servicingmayca...

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