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Use and Care & Installation  Guide

Refrigerator

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Base 

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Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................9

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................2

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

Food Storage Suggestion 

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 Accessory Kit.. .............................7

 Trays 

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Shelves 

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Storage Drawers . . . . . . ..............................6

 Cover Removal. . . . ..10,16

Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4

Water Filter Accessory . .............................7

Water Supply Kit . . . . . . . .....................7, 11

Cleaning, Outside andlnsi 

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

GE Appliances

Problem Solver . . . . . . . ..

.19,20

More 

 

Preparation

Clearances 

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Door Swing Option . . . . ... . . . . . . ..13–16

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Rollers and Leveling Legs . . . . . . . . . . . ..11

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WaterSupplyto 

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Installation

 

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Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................12

Electrical Requirements.. . . . . . . . . . . ..

Extension Cord . . . . . . . . ........................12

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..12

Water Line installation . ................. 17, 18

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Model and Serial Numbe 

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . ..23

Repair Service . . . . . . . . ............................23

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... Back 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 14

Page 1: ...11 CareandCleaning Cleaning Outside andlnsi de 9 Light Bulb Replacement 10 GE Appliances Problem Solver 19 20 More questions call GEAnswerCenter 8iM626 2000 Preparation Clearances H v_ 11 Door Swing O...

Page 2: ...ortant Avoid Q Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup locating it next to your range a heating vent or inside the refrigerator where the sun will shine directly on it Close the doors as soon as...

Page 3: ...ave thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eate...

Page 4: ...select desired shelf height With shelf front raised 1A I slightly hook the bracket s top lug 1 p into the track then lower the shelf 1 Tilt up onto the support Note The shelf to the right of the track...

Page 5: ...o the right and take it out To replace the step shelf 1 With shelf tilted as shown fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall 2 Lift left side of shelf slightly swing shelf up fit right ends of...

Page 6: ...ichokes Cherries Peas green Asparagus Corn s Plums Beets Currants c Radishes topped Greens Rhubarb c Blueberries leafy c Spinach Carrots s Lettuce Tomatoes Celery Parsley ripe As in any refrigerated s...

Page 7: ...nd taste stale and will shrink Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water If this is your first icemaker you ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal...

Page 8: ...s of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness As a further aid to freshness prepackaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping Unfrozen meats fish and poult...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...tilt it and take it out To replace the glass cover 1 Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each side and back 2 Replace the glass cover pushing its rear edge firmly into the rear frame cha...

Page 11: ...ker or if you plan to add an icemaker later the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold water line There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow moving th...

Page 12: ...power cord this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should the adapter ground terminal break DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been...

Page 13: ...o it straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside along with its screws d Remove tape tilt the door w away from the cabinet and carefully lift the door to...

Page 14: ...shim glued to it on the left front corner of the cabinet but do not tighten the screws at this time REVERSE THE DOOR HANDLES on some models 1 Transfer the fi esh food door handle to the right L To rem...

Page 15: ...he door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side d Transfer the door stop as shown at left e Attach the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom using bottom...

Page 16: ...magnet in the gasket will contact the cabinet surface being careful not to dislodge the gasket E REPLACE THE BASE GRILLE on some models a Pull the plastic filler up and off D n the base grille and rei...

Page 17: ...upply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the sh...

Page 18: ...POWER CORD INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET 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 h...

Page 19: ...set too cold Grille and condenser need cleaning Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floo...

Page 20: ...cted Freezer compartment too warm Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged Door may have been left ajar Turn temperature control to colder setting Old cubes need t...

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Page 23: ...ee of charge call 800 62 2000 Special Needs Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can ha e the secure feeling that 1E h nsumer Sert ice will still be t l ere after our ww rant expires Purchase a E contr...

Page 24: ...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...

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