GE Monogram Single Door Refrigerator/Freezer Refrigerator User Manual
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1. When the freezer has been connected to the water supply set the power switch to I on The green light will come on The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15 F A newly installed freezer may take 12 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm the icemaker will stop producing ice The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your dealer GE Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 or ge com Specify your choice of either GXRLQ or GXITQ Both have complete installation instructions and install on 1 4 O D water line Both water filters require replacement cartridges Replacement cartridges are available through GE Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 or ge com Replacement Model No Cartridge No GXRLQ GXRTQR GXITQ GXITQR Refrigerator Freezer Power Switch Icemaker Green Power Light Feeler Arm It is normal for several cubes to be joined together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink If ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker the green power light will blink To correct this set the power switch to O off and remove the cubes Set the power switch to I on to restart the icemaker After the icemaker has been turned on again there will b2. The warranty does not cover damage caused after delivery Before you request service check the Problem Solver in the back of this manual To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this manual We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are steps to follow for further help For customers in the USA FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem 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 Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator freezer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the refrigerator freezer It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself For customers in Canada FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Camco Inc 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B EIC 9M3 IMPOR
3. lectriques Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un lectricien qualifi pour vous assurer que la prise est correctement mise la terre Si la prise murale est du type standard a 2 alv oles il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise a 3 alv oles correctement mise a la terre Le r frig rateur cong lateur doit toujours tre branch dans sa propre prise de courant dont la tension nominale est identique a celle indiqu e sur la plaque signal tique N UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE D ADAPTATION POUR RACCORDER LE REFRIGERATEUR CONGELATEUR DANS UNE PRISE MURALE A 2 ALVEOLES N UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET APPAREIL Cette pr caution est recommand e pour garantir un rendement optimum et viter une surcharge des circuits lectriques de la r sidence ce qui pourrait cr er un risque d incendie par surschauffe des fils Ne d branchez jamais l appareil en tirant le cordon d alimentation Saisissez fermement la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise R parez ou remplacez imm diatement tout cordon effiloch ou endommag N utilisez pas un cordon fendill ou pr sentant des signes d usure Lorsque vous d placez l appareil du mur faites attention de ne pas la faire rouler sur le cordon d alimentation afin de ne pas l endommager CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES Set the temperature control How to test temperatures WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE
4. Move icemaker power switch to the O off position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator freezer Refrigerator freezer location Clearances Leveling Do not install the refrigerator freezer where temperatures will be below 60 F 16 C because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures and the refrigerator will develop high internal humidity If the refrigerator freezer is to be installed in a corner a 4 clearance is required on the hinge side for a 90 door opening and access to fresh food drawers A 15 clearance is required on the hinge side to remove pans A 25 clearance is required on the hinge side for a full 130 door swing These products have a 4 point leveling system The front is supported by leveling legs the rear is supported by wheels e Adjust rear wheels beneath the product to just barely touch the 2x4 block e Turn the 7 16 hex nut located above the front wheels Turn to raise or lower e For front leveling legs use a 1 1 4 open end wrench e Adjust carefully the product should be level and plumb with cabinetry and should align with toekick height A CAUTI ON the rear leveling wheels and front leveling legs are limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1 If the installation requires more than 84 1 2 height the installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet of plywood or runners Cabinetry trim could also be added a
5. encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The refrigerator freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER TO A 2 PRONG OUTLET DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires Never unplug your refrigerator freezer by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end When moving the refrigerator freezer away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RACCORDEMENT ELECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi me broche mise a la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentation Pour votre s curit cet appareil doit tre correctement mis a la terre Le cordon d alimentation de cet appareil est muni d une fiche a 3 broches mise a la terre qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire a 3 alv oles mise la terre pour r duire au minimum les risques du chocs
6. taste to ice cubes e Interior of freezer needs cleaning See Care and Cleaning e Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter e Icemaker power switch is in the O off position e Water supply turned off or not connected e Freezer too warm e Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too soon Level cubes by hand e Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe surface dry e Too frequent or too long door openings e In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator freezer when doors are opened e Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered e Check for spoiled food e Interior needs cleaning See Care and Cleaning e Defrost water system needs cleaning e Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator freezer replace every 3 months e No power at outlet e Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning 17 18 Notes Refrigerator Freezer GE Answer Center In the USA 800 626 2000 In Home Repair Service In the USA 800 444 1845 In Canada 888 880 3030 For Customers With Special Needs In the USA 800 626 2000 Service Contracts In the USA 800 626 2224 In Canada 888 880 3030 Parts and Accessories In the USA 800 626 2002 In Canada 888 880 3030 Consumer Services Refrigerator Freezer With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE w
7. to remove soil After cleaning Reconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker Replace the decorative panel Care and Cleaning Refrigerator Freezer Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel These may leave a residue that can damage the finish Do not use scouring 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 Door Panels and Handles on some models 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 800 626 2002 or ge com Order part number WX10X15 Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel Other parts of the refrigerator freezer including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way After cleaning the door gaskets apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break Handle glass shelves carefully Rough handling of tempered glass can cause it to shatter Do not wash any plastic refrigerator freezer parts in the dish
8. Owner s Manual Built In 36 Single Door Refrigerators and 36 Single Door Freezers Monogram Introduction Contents Before using your refrigerator freezer Consumer Information Refrigerator Freezer Your new Monogram refrigerator freezer makes an eloquent statement of style convenience and kitchen planning flexibility Whether you chose it for its purity of design practical storage arrangements or assiduous attention to detail or for all of these reasons you ll find that your Monogram refrigerator freezer s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come The Monogram refrigerator freezer was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry Decorative door insert panels allow it to match your kitchen cabinets or blend with your kitchen decor Custom handles are also available to further personalize your refrigerator freezer Through a series of product and trim kit choices the Monogram refrigerator freezer can be beautifully integrated into the kitchen Since this is designed to be a built in product custom panels are required on the front of the Monogram refrigerator freezer Consult your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker for your customized look The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your refrigerator freezer properly If you have any other questions visit our Website at ge com Consumer Services Impor
9. REFRIGERATOR FREEZER ON SET THE CONTROL AT 5 9 is the coldest setting 1 is the warmest For colder or warmer temperatures adjust the control one number at a time IMPORTANT When first setting the control or adjusting it allow 24 hours for the refrigerator freezer to get cold NOTE Turning the control to the OFF position stops cooling in the refrigerator freezer but does not shut off power to the refrigerator freezer Use the milk test for the refrigerator Place a container of milk on the top shelf Check ita day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature control Operating Instructions Refrigerator Freezer 5 IS NORMAL 9 IS COLDEST Use the ice cream test for the freezer Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer Check it after a day If it s too hard or too soft adjust the temperature control Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator freezer to reach the temperature you set Automatic icemaker freezer models Water filter accessory Automatic Icemaker freezer models A newly installed freezer may take 12 24 hours to begin making ice The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle approximately 100 130 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on the freezer temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions If your freezer is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker set the power switch to O off
10. TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING woen using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following e Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual e This refrigerator freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator freezer They could damage the refrigerator freezer and seriously injure themselves Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerator freezers are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator freezer please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents REFRIGERANTS All refrigeration products contain refrigerants which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product check with the company handling the disposal about what to do READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e If your freezer has an automatic icemaker avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mecha
11. To remove a drawer pull the drawer out and lift the front of the drawer up and out of the wire holder Lift the back of the drawer up and out To remove the upper drawers when the door cannot be opened fully the shelf above the drawers must be removed Push the shelf back then lift up Tilt the cover and take it out To replace a drawer place the back of the drawer in the wire holder making sure the extensions of the side of the drawer fit into the back of the wire holder Lower the front of the drawer into the wire holder Press firmly on the top of the drawer Storage Drawers Refrigerator Freezer Adjustable shelves Removable wine rack on all refrigerator models Tempered glass shelves in the refrigerator and wire shelves in the freezer enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family s food storage needs To remove shelves Tilt shelf up at front then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator freezer To replace shelves Select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side and will fit on any shelf To relocate the wine rack Pull the wine rack straight out position its lip over the right edge of the shelf you want to suspend it from and pu
12. avel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or 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 Please have your serial number and model number available when calling for service e Service trips to your home to teach you how e Replacement of the light bulbs if included or to use the product water filter cartridge if included other than as e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit noted above breakers e Replacement of the water filter cartridge if e Damage to the product caused by accident fire included due to water pressure that is outside the floods or acts of God specified operating range or due to excessive e Failure of the product if it is used for other than sediment in the water supply its intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage in the USA only e Damage caused after delivery e Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Improper installation delivery or maintenance i Product not accessible to provide required service If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole an
13. cross the top of the opening to shorten the opening If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more than 1 you will damage the front leveling legs and rear leveling wheels See the Installation Instructions Pub No 49 60073 3 for complete directions Preparation Refrigerator Freezer For proper installation the refrigerator freezer must be placed on a level surface of hard material the same height as the rest of the flooring This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator freezer or approximately 1 200 Ibs each See the Installation Instructions Pub No 49 60073 3 for complete directions No other clearances at top sides or back are required See the Installation Instructions Pub No 49 60073 3 for complete directions Hex Nut Adjusts Rear Wheels m AMISE EN GARDE Les roues de nivellement arri re et les pattes de nivellement avant permettent un r glage maximal de 25 mm 1 po Si l ouverture pour le r frig rateur a une hauteur sup rieure a 2 15 m 84 1 2 po l installateur doit lever le r frig rateur sur une feuille de contre plaqu ou des glissi res Il est galement possible d ajouter des baguettes de finition des placards sur le haut de l ouverture afin de la r duire Lever le r frig rateur de plus de 25 mm 1 po endommage les pattes de nivellement avant et les roues de nivellement arri re 15 Questions Use this problem sol
14. d exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law 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 you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province to province To know what your legal rights are in your state province consult your local or state provincial consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor in USA General Electric Company GE Consumer amp Industrial Louisville KY 40225 Appliances General Electric Company Warrantor in Canada Camco Inc Louisville KY 40225 ge com
15. e a delay of about 45 minutes before the icemaker resumes operations NOTE In homes with lower than average water pressure you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice In Line Refrigerator Icemaker Filter Model GXRLO Refrigerator Water Filter Kit Model GXITQ Refrigerator Storage drawers Refrigerator Sealed snack pans Drawer removal 10 The upper drawers have individual adjustable humidity controls that let you control the amount of cold air entering the drawers Slide the control all the way to the High setting and the drawer provides higher humidity levels recommended for most leafy vegetables Slide the control all the way to the Low setting and the drawer provides lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry The sealed snack pans retain high humidity for the convenient storage of lunch meats and cheese hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks To remove a snack pan pull the pan out and lift the front of the pan up until it snaps out of the wire holder To replace a snack pan place the back of the pan in the wire holder Lower the front of the pan then push down until the front of the pan snaps into the wire holder Drawers in the refrigerator freezer will stop before coming all the way out to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor
16. e ll be there All you have to do is call toll free Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Canada call 888 880 3030 OR Visit our Website at ge com A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service 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
17. ecause of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL SEVEN YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED SYSTEM For the sixth through twelfth year from the date of the original purchase we will provide free of charge replacement parts for any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and for service labor charges LIMITED THIRTY DAY WARRANTY ON WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE Water filter if included From the date of the original purchase we will provide free of charge replacement parts for any part of the water filter cartridge that fails because of a manufacturing defect During this limited thirty day warranty we will also provide free of charge a replacement water filter cartridge 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000e This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii Washington D C or Canada If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s tr
18. future service at today s prices Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this manual cover procedures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation 19 WHAT IS COVERED From the Date of the Original Purchase WHAT IS NOT COVERED 162D9646P004 49 60421 11 05 JR Printed in the United States Warranty Refrigerator Freezer YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two years from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For five years from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails b
19. ir flow one fan blows cold air through refrigerator freezer another fan cools the compressor motor e These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time e Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost e Defrost water dripping e Temperature control clicks ON or OFF e Refrigerant boiling or gurgling e Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost e Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills e Refrigerator freezer not level See Leveling e Temperature control not set cold enough See Temperature Control e Warm weather or frequent door openings e Door left open for long time e Package may be holding door open Questions Use this problem solver PROBLEM FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Frost within package is normal SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING ICE CUBES HAVE ODOR TASTE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MOISTURE COLLECTS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER HAS ODOR INTERIOR LIGHT DOES NOT WORK POSSIBLE CAUSE e Door left open or package holding door open e Too frequent or too long door openings e Door may have been left open e Turn temperature control to a colder setting e Old cubes need to be discarded e Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed e Unsealed packages in freezer may be transmitting odor
20. lateur est branch e D branchez votre r frig rateur cong lateur avant de le nettoyer et de le r parer REMARQUE Nous vous recommandons vivement de confier toute r paration un technicien qualifi e Avant de remplacer une ampoule grill e le r frig rateur cong lateur doit tre d branch afin d viter tout contact avec un fil sous tension Une ampoule grill e peut se briser pendant l op ration REMARQUE Lorsque vous placez la commande sur 0 teint l alimentation lectrique de l ampoule n est pas coup e e Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments surgel s qui ont completement d gel DANGER RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS Avant de vous d barasser de votre vieux appareil de r frig ration e D montez les portes e Laissez les clayettes en place afin d emp cher les enfants de grimper l int rieur IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 a 3 prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3 prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Where a standard 2 prong wall outlet is
21. nism or with the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator freezer is plugged in Unplug your refrigerator freezer before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator freezer should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Turning control to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit e Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely A DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator Freezer or Freezer e Take off the doors e Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside AVERTISSEMENT Lorsque vous utilisez le r frig rateur cong lateur observez toujours certaines pr cautions de base notamment e N utilisez l appareil que pour son usage pr vu comme d crit dans le pr sent manuel de l utilisateur e Installez le r frig rateur cong lateur conform ment aux directives d installation avant de l utiliser e Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper s asseoir se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du r frig rateur cong lateur Ils pourraient endommager le r frig rateur et se blesser graveme
22. nt Une fois le cong lateur en marche ne touchez pas les surfaces froides du cong lateur surtout si vous avez les mains humides ou mouillees la peau risque d adh rer ces surfaces tr s froides e N entreposez et n utilisez pas d essence ou autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables a proximite de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil lectrom nager Les enfants pris au piege ou morts d asphyxie sont toujours d actualite Les appareils de r frig ration abandon s sont toujours aussi dangereux m me si on n attend que quelque jours pour s en d barasser Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien appareil veuillez suivre les directives ci dessous afin de pr venir les accidents REFRIGERANTS Tous les appareils de r frig ration contiennent des r frig rants qui conform ment aux lois f d rales doivent tre enlev s avant toute limination de l appareil Si vous vous d barrassez de vieux appareils de r frig ration v rifiez aupr s de la soci t qui s occupe de leur limination ce que vous devez faire LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS e Pour les r frig rateurs dot d une machine gla ons automatique vitez le contact avec les pi ces mobiles du m canisme jecteur ou avec l l ment chauffant situ la partie inf rieure de la machine gla ons Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m canisme de la machine gla ons pendant que le r frig rateur cong
23. sh it all the way in Shelves Refrigerator Freezer 11 Door shelves 12 Some door shelves are adjustable and can be moved up and down to meet your storage needs The deeper door shelves must be placed at the bottom of the door To remove Lift the shelf up and slide it towards you Shelves Refrigerator Freezer Cleaning outside Cleaning inside Condenser Door handles and trim Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water Dry with a soft cloth Keep the outside clean Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish detergent Dry with a clean soft cloth To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator freezer Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 liter of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry To clean the condenser fins First turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Wait about 30 minutes for the condenser area to cool Then remove the decorative panel by lifting up and toward you Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint on the condenser fins Use a vacuum hose
24. tant Phone Numbers 19 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Problem Solver 16 17 Product Registration 3 Safety Instructions 4 7 Warrant 4e ans Back Cover Care and Cleaning Cleaning Outside and Inside 13 Condenser ui ee 13 Light Bulb Replacement 14 NacauoN nennen 14 Read this manual carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator freezer properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 9 Shelves e fd bob issue roses neue 11 12 Storage Drawers neunten 10 Temperature Controls 8 Water Filter Accessory 9 Wine Rack 5 222404 Sie pie anne 11 Preparation Clearance 15 Leveling sers ses 15 Location liege ewww dhe uen 15 If you don t understand something or need more help there is a list of toll free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual OR Visit our Website at ge com Write down the model amp serial numbers Ifyou received a damaged refrigerator freezer Save time amp money Ifyou need Service You ll see them on a label inside the refrigerator freezer under the storage drawers These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card included with this manual
25. ver 16 PROBLEM REFRIGERATOR FREEZER DOES NOT OPERATE MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS OR CYCLES ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY Modern refrigerators and freezers with more storage space anda larger freezer require more operating time They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures VIBRATION OR RATTLING Slight vibration is normal OPERATING SOUNDS DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY REFRIGERATOR FREEZER TOO WARM The Problem Solver Refrigerator Freezer POSSIBLE CAUSE e May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes e Temperature control in the OFF position e If interior light is not on refrigerator freezer may not be plugged in at wall outlet e The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Replace fuse or reset the breaker e Normal when refrigerator freezer is first plugged in Wait 24 hours or the refrigerator freezer to completely cool down e Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator freezer This is normal e Door left open or package holding door open e Hot weather or frequent door openings This is normal e Temperature control set at the coldest setting See Temperature Control e Condenser needs cleaning See Care and Cleaning e See Leveling e The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator freezer e Normal fan a
26. washer Decorative Panel 13 Preparing for vacation Upper light bulb replacement Lower light bulb replacement 14 For long vacations or absences remove food and unplug the refrigerator freezer Move the control to OFF 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 doors open Turning the control to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit There are light bulbs at the top of the refrigerator freezer To replace a bulb 1 Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Grasp the back of the shield with both hands pull the light shield forward and rotate down This will release the tabs at the back of the shield from the back wall of the refrigerator Next move the shield back to release the tabs at the front of the shield N Replace with the same size bulb and reinstall the shield 4 Turn the power on To replace a bulb 1 Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box 2 Remove the top two drawers 3 Replace with the same size bulb reinstall the drawers and turn the power on Care and Cleaning Refrigerator Freezer For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave the control at the regular setting However if the room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F 16 C follow the same instructions as for extended vacations
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