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GE General Electric Freezer 3 User's Manual

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1. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts below Q first and you may not need to call for service Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling slight vibration is normal Motor operates for long periods or cycles Refrigerator too warm Refrigerator has odor Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Moisture collects inside in humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when door is opened Refrigerator too cold 10 Possible Causes Controlin OFF position Refrigerator is unplugged The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Front leveling legs on some models need adjusting Refrigerator is on an uneven surface Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator Door left open Hot weather or frequent door openings Temperature control set at the coldest setting Not enough clearance from the wall Temperature control not set cold enough Warm weather or frequent door openings Door left open Cabinet sides are warm Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator Interior needs cleaning Defrost water pan needs cleaning Not unusual during periods of high humidity Too frequent or too long door openings Temperature control set too cold What To Do e Move the control to a temperature setting e Push the plug completely into the outlet e Repl
2. 2 is placed on a countertop or stand the front surface of the door should be 3 or more back from the edge of the countertop or stand to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance during normal use Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation Sides 1 2 13 mm Top 2 51 mm Back 2 51 mm from the rear cabinet surface to the wall Leveling Legs on some models Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway To adjust the leveling legs turn the legs Eui ik to raise counterclockwise to raise the refrigerator A E clockwise to lower it S k S mE a Q eg 2 S S N gt nay D pe 2 T a sdij Gunooysasqnos J9UIO SN GIIAII Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ZA S 2 5 Ss T Z 5 Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Preparing to install the refrigerator Read these instructions completely and carefully Door reversal Model 3 Remove the small plug button on the left side of the door top cap Remove the three plug buttons or screws on the left side on top of the cabinet Remove the plastic hinge cover by lifting it up by the front edge Remove the three screws from
3. D lt Q hee rd lt Q About the inside of the refrigerator Shelves To remove a shelf lift up the back slightly and pull forward Some models have multi position shelves that can be moved to different levels Ice Tray Compartment sdij Gunooysasqnos This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short term storage a few days at most of some commercially frozen foods when in contact with the evaporator cold surface T in compartment v Q Door Shelves D Shelves on the door provide convenient Some models have doors that are deep S storage for frequently used items enough to store large bottles Safety Instructions T S 72 S D S lt 3 gt N S 3 Ss Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Care and cleaning of the refrigerator Cleaning the Outside Keep the outside clean Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel These may leave a residue that can erode the paint Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Unplug the
4. refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around the control Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 L of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse and wipe dry Defrosting Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1 4 thick Never use a Sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty We recommend using a plastic scraper Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator To defrost remove foods and ice trays from the ice tray compartment Set the temperature control dial at OFF position Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the door open Also pouring warm not hot water on the frosted part may speed defrosting Do not use boiling water it may damage plastic parts Preparing for Vacation Protect the paint finish The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality baked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets fruit and vegetable drawers and all plastic parts can be cleaned the sa
5. Refrigerators Safety Information Safety PLCCAUUONS 105 540c5 bdeew deans 3 Proper Disposal of Refrigerator 3 Use of Extension Cords 3 How to Connect Electricity 4 Use of Adapter Plugs 4 Operating Instructions Control Settings j5 642h05ece05 eee nen 5 Inside of Refrigerator 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refigerator seriririeritirikeri a 7 9 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 0008 10 Customer Service WV ITA areren pa ome ee ages 1 GE Answer Center 800 Number 2 Back Cover Service Telephone Numbers 2 Back Cover Wwww geappliances com GE Appliances Owner s Manual Models 2 3 and 4 162D9639P002 49 60075 1 12 00 JR A Service Partnership Vis SJ IMPORTANT oa Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance Through the internet at www geappliances com Safety Instructions Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside the refrigerator on the side wall Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Operating Instructions Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you wil
6. ace fuse or reset the breaker e See Leveling Legs e Use shims to level the refrigerator e Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down e This is normal e Check to see if package is holding door open e This is normal e See About the control e Make sure there is enough air circulation around the refrigerator e See About the control e Set the temperature control one step colder See About the control e Check to see if package is holding door open e This is normal for a hot wall type condenser e Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped e Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator replace every three months e See Care and cleaning e See Care and cleaning e Wipe surface dry e See About the control Refr iger ator Warr anty For customers in the United States or an authorized Customer Care technician For service La All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this imited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase does not include service trip to home to replace the defective part Five Years The compressor if it fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship Does not From the date of the inclu
7. become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not If you have only a standard 2 prong wall outlet it use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage is your personal responsibility and obligation to along its length or at either end was with a properly grounded Prong When moving the refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the The refrigerator should always be plugged into its power cord own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if you must use an adapter where local If the adapter ground terminal breaks DO NOT USE codes permit a temporary connection may be made the refrigerator until a proper ground has been to a properly grounded 2 prong wall outlet by use established of a UL listed adapter available at most local hardware stores Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with cover screw Is metal and not insulated and the wall the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should polarity in the connection of the power cord have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to When disconnecting the power cord from the make sure the ou
8. conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely 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 J9UIOJSN IIIAII Safety Instructions Operating Instructions TA S S S 3 Ss 2 Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING saqa HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Vib QOH NSN ON Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped with This provides the best performance and also a 3 prong grounding plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which standard 3 prong grounding wall outlet to could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a out from the outlet qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is Reva D OE ORE epair or replace immediately all power cords that propery Bt have
9. de service labor charges or service trips to home original purchase What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit product breakers Improper installation Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Incidental or consequential damage to personal property Loss of food due to spoilage caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 11 suon nnsuj Ajajes suo n nysuj bu neiado n A S S S n A S S N sdij bunooysajqnoij 1 WOJSNI GIINIA Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Saf
10. ety Instructions Sa l In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Operating Instructions Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Installation Instructions Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing a generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation S S To S Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE 2 First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 2 z Customer Se Printed in China
11. l find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your refrigerator properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your refrigerator IF YOU NEED SERVICE Y S S 3 S S T 3 You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual suon nnsuj Ajajes This refrigerator must be properly installed Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas and located in accordance with the Installation clearances between the doors and between Instructions before it is used the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Do not allow children to climb stand or hang eect Ost OOF Nec anciea ane in the area on the shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and themselves maki
12. me way Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher After 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 temperature control to the desired setting and return food and ice trays to the refrigerator NOTE If ice buildup is very thick it may keep the ice tray compartment door from opening or closing completely Don t try to force it open after defrosting the door will open and close easily For long vacations or absences remove food and unplug the refrigerator Move the control to the OFF position and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to one quart 1 liter of water Leave the door open Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and ice trays by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving Preparing to install the refrigerator x TA Read these instructions completely and carefully lt A Refrigerator Location Do not install the refrigerator where the Do not install it closer than 5 13 cm next S temperature will go below 50 F 10 C because to arange a it will not run often enough to maintain proper aerate nai eaae temperatures Install it on a floor strong enough to support it Do not build in the refrigerator fully loaded If the Model
13. n on the top plate Remove the screw in the middle of the top plate and remove the top plate Lift the door up and off the bottom hinge right side Tilt the refrigerator cabinet back to remove the right leveling leg Remove the screws on the bottom hinge right side and the left leveling leg Move the bottom hinge to the left side and secure it with the screws and leveling leg IMPORTANT The left leg has a spacer that must be moved to the right side leveling leg when the door swing is reversed Screw the right leveling leg with the spacer in place back in place on the right side Position the door on the left bottom hinge With the magnetic gasket holding the door in place secure the top hinge with SCrews Make sure the door is aligned with the refrigerator cabinet before continuing Replace the top plate and screws Slide the top cover back in place and replace the two screws Put the plug button in the hole on the right side of the door top cap Top cover Left hinge location L HEN S Bottom hinge a ech S Leveling legs suon nnsuj Ajajes Q E 2 a a Q hee 3 S lt S N T D Y D lt Q me A T Q sdij Gunooysasqnosy J9UIO SN GIINIIA Safety Instructions S 3 D S x 3 S 3 A 3 Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Before you call for service
14. ng repairs Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any performed by a qualified individual other appliance Turning the temperature control dial to the OFF position stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator A DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems GFC Disposal of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions below to help prevent Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs chlorofluorocarbons CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone gt D m a Q pe 2 S T S N n 2 J D Q pe A S N accidents Ifyou are throwing away your old refrigerator make Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper or Freezer disposal by a qualified servicer Ifyou intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to Take off the doors fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside sdij Gurooysasqnoyy 2g USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain
15. the top hinge 5 Lift the door up and off the bottom hinge right side 10 11 12 13 Tilt the refrigerator cabinet back to remove the right leveling leg Remove the screws on the bottom hinge right side and the left leveling leg Move the bottom hinge to the left side and secure it with the screws and leveling leg IMPORTANT The left leg has a spacer that must be moved to the right side leveling leg when the door swing is reversed Screw the right leveling leg with the spacer in place back in place on the right side Position the door on the left bottom hinge With the magnetic gasket holding the door in place secure the top hinge with screws Make sure the door ts aligned with the refrigerator cabinet before continuing Replace the hinge cover on top of the hinge Put the plug button in the hole on the right side of the door cap Put the three plug buttons or screws on the right side on top of the cabinet Hinge cover Plug buttons or Screws A lt on Hinge Plug button Model 4 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 Remove the two screws at the back of the top cover Remove the top cover by lifting the back up about 2 inches and then sliding it forward Remove the small plug button on the left side of the door top cap Remove the three screws on the upper hinge right side Remove the hinge Remove the three screws at the left hinge locatio
16. tlet is properly grounded adapter always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the control on the refrigerator Y z 3 OFF LDEST COLDEST COLDES OFF COLD ie COOL ate CooL D r Q x S x 7 ae COLD COLD COOL OFF COLDEST The control will look like one of the above Control Settings The temperature control maintains the temperature in the refrigerator Setting the control at COOL is the warmest setting Setting the control at COLDEST is the coldest setting Set the control at COLD Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the COLD temperature If you want a colder or warmer temperature move the dial one setting at a time Moving the control to OFF stops cooling but does not turn off the power to the refrigerator Setting the control to one of the snowflake positions may cause freezing in the refrigerator depending on the room temperature How To Test Temperatures Use the milk test Place a container of milk on a shelf and check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature control After changing the control allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set Q E n a Q ee 3 en lt S N hee A gt

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