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Owner’s
Manual

Fresh-Food 
Refrigerator

ZIFI240
ZIFS240

Summary of Contents for ZIFI240

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Fresh Food Refrigerator ZIFI240 ZIFS240 ...

Page 2: ... Controls and Features 8 10 Installation Instructions 14 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 16 18 Product Registration 2 Repair Service 3 19 Safety Instructions 4 7 Warranty Back Cover Before using your fresh food refrigerator Read this manual carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new fresh food refrigerator properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If...

Page 3: ...ensure correct door alignment and door closure Contact the Installer if the unit is not level The unit should be centered in the opening In a standard 24 opening the front face of the Stainless Steel door will be flush with adjacent cabinetry The front face of the Custom Panel door should be 13 4 forward of adjacent cabinetry Contact the installer if clearance is not correct Test the door swing Ca...

Page 4: ...ers out of the pinch point areas clearances between the door and between the door and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing the door when children are in the area Unplug your fresh food refrigerator before cleaning or making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb the fresh food refrigerator sh...

Page 5: ...otamment N utilisez l appareil que pour son usage prévu comme décrit dans le présent manuel Installez le réfrigérateur pour denrées fraîches conformément aux directives d installation avant de l utiliser Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper s asseoir se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du réfrigérateur pour denrées fraîches Ils pourraient endommager le réfrigérateur pour denrées fraîches et s...

Page 6: ...er is not recommended for the fresh food refrigerator The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE FRESH FOOD REFRIGERATOR T...

Page 7: ...minale est identique à celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique L utilisation d un disjoncteur de fuite à la terre est recommandée pour le réfrigérateur pour denrées fraîches Cette précaution est recommandée pour garantir un rendement optimum et éviter une surcharge des circuits électriques de la résidence ce qui pourrait créer un risque d incendie par surschauffe des fils N UTILISEZ JAMAIS UNE P...

Page 8: ...ER or COLDER pads until you reach the desired set temperature After 5 seconds the display will return to the actual temperature After making adjustments allow 12 to 24 hours for the fresh food refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set and before making any further adjustments Temperature Settings Minimum 34 F 1 1 C Maximum 45 F 7 2 C 8 Interior fan The interior fan is located in the rear ...

Page 9: ...stalled properly the shelf will not slide forward when gently pulled To remove lift up on the back of the shelf Tilt the shelf at an angle while removing or replacing Place in slots when replacing the shelf Appearance may vary QuickSpace Shelf This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below Step 1 Lift the back edge of the front half of the shelf Step...

Page 10: ...lean the vegetable pan easier The vegetable pan is dishwasher safe top rack only To remove the pan from the wire holder 1 Pull the pan out to the STOP position 2 Lift the front of the pan up and out of the wire holder 3 Lift the back of the pan up and out To replace a pan in the wire holder 1 Place the back of the pan in the wire holder making sure the wire holder fits into the grooves on the back...

Page 11: ...apors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Preparing for vacation For long vacations or absences remove food and turn the fresh food refrigerator OFF Clean the interior see Cleaning the Inside section For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings However if the room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F 16 C follow the same instruct...

Page 12: ...couring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and damage the finish Stainless Steel Regularly clean and polish the stainless steel exterior and handle with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic to preserve and protect the fine finish Stainless Steel magic is available through GE Parts and Accessories ...

Page 13: ...4 603 mm Product dimensions Height 341 2 876 mm Width 233 4 603 mm Depth 233 4 603 mm NOTE Handle and handle standoff depth is 21 4 13 Cut out dimensions Height 341 2 876 mm minimum Width 233 4 603 mm minimum Depth 24 610 mm Installation dimensions custom panel ZIFI240 model The fresh food refrigerator can be a freestanding model or can be built in using the cut out dimensions below When building ...

Page 14: ...ed with two toekicks a stainless steel and a black toekick For shipping purposes one of the toekicks will be secured to the back of the unit and the second will be installed on the unit Keep the unused toekick and other unused or removed parts for possible future use 14 Minimum to Wall with Custom Panel 16 Min 110 110 Door Swing 21 5 8 23 5 8 4 Minimum to Wall with Custom Panel 4 1 2 Min 90 90 Doo...

Page 15: ...y your cabinet maker must be installed onto the overlay panel before the panels are slid into the trim Countersink all screws into the backer panel Screws cannot protrude from the backer panel 4 Slide overlay panel into the door trim 5 Reinstall the side trim using the trim screws removed earlier 6 Place the brushed decorative cover over the side trim to hide the screw heads Ensure side trim is al...

Page 16: ...appliances have more features and use newer technology HUMMM WHOOSH CLICKS POPS CRACKS and CHIRPS WATER SOUNDS Do you hear what I hear These sounds are normal The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old appliance and you may hear a high pitched hum or pulsating sounds while it is operating Sometimes the appliance runs for an extended period especially when the doors ...

Page 17: ...appliance is first plugged in Wait 24 hours for the MOTOR OPERATES appliance to completely cool down FOR LONG PERIODS Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in appliance OR CYCLES ON AND This is normal OFF FREQUENTLY Door left open or package holding door open Hot weather or frequent door openings This is normal Temperature control set at the coldest setting See Temperature Control FRE...

Page 18: ...M OF normal that heat be expelled in the area under the appliance APPLIANCE Some floor coverings are sensitive and will discolor at these safe and normal temperatures APPLIANCE Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during door openings NEVER SHUTS OFF This is normal The appliance will cycle off after the door remains BUT TEMPERATURES closed for two hours ARE OK Normal operation in extreme temp...

Page 19: ... USA 800 626 2224 In Canada 1 888 880 3030 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories In the USA 800 626 2002 In Canada 1 888 880 3...

Page 20: ...by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond in the USA call 800 444 1845 In Canada 888 880 3030 Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and ...

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