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.. tips Read.this book It is intendedto help you operate andmaintainyournewrefrigerator properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If youdon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225 writedownthemodeland serialmmbers. You’llseethemon a labelat the bottom,just insidethe freshfood compartmentdoor. Thesenumbersare alsoonthe ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCardthatcamewith yourrefrigerator.
.. .’+%E@’ usingthis ppliarrce,alwaysexercisebasi~ safetyprecautions,includingthe following: * use this only for its purpose as describedin thisUseand CareBook. * This must be installedin accordance with the Instlwctimls it is used. Seegrounding instructionsbelowandonpage4. * Neverurlphygyou refrigerator by on the powercord. Alwaysgrip plugfirmlyandpull straightoutfromtheoutlet. = m electric service cords that have become frayed!or otherwise danqyxl.
_- use plug Becauseof potentialsafetyhazards under certain conditions,we stronglyrecommend againstuse of an adapter plug. However,if you still elect to use an adapter, where localcodespermit,a TEMPORJ4RY CONNECIION maybe made to a properly grounded two-prongwall outletby use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) availableat most local hardwarestores. TEMPORARYMETHOD (ADAPTER PLUGSNOT PERMITTEDIN CANADA) ALIGNLARGE PRONGS/SLOT:= ~ -:;: -. I 3’ .* @n >.; u=-- Fig, 2 : ~ , (mljl .
-**., +=>“ setTempelature controb Usethe iceawmi test for the bur refrigeratorhastwocontrols atletyouregulatethetemperature in thefreshfoodandfreezer compartments. containeroficecreaminthecenter ofthefreezercompartment.Check it aftera day.If it’stoohardor too soft,adjustthetemperaturecontrols. * P E— D“ l~lT1/3J- SETTING COLDEST c“ ~ E B“ FREEZER A- Thefreezercontrolhas settings from “A”(thewarmest)to “E” (the coldest).
Fbodl store eheese, wrapweflwtitil storage times formeat md Eatingqualitydrops aftertimeshown Fu?shIWMS To waxpaper oralurninum foil, orput inaplastic bag. ilp fkm.lJts~ Carefully wrap toexpel air and ... REFRK;RATORFRE+.:ER helppreventmold. 35° to400F, o°F. * Storepre-packaged cheese inits own wrapping if youwish. Roasts(Beef&Lamb). . . . . . . Roasts(Pork&Veal). . . . . . . . Steaks(Beef). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chops(Lamb). . . . . . . . . . . . . Chops(Pork). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
serve’”system 01.lr - (OHI modeksoequipped) ii Il!ll SheIves /4 (on&odelssoequipped) Shelvesin the fresh food and freezer compartmentsare adjustable, enablingyou to make efficient shelf arrangementsto fit yourfiunily’sfd stw’figeneeds. Steel shelves in the freezercompartmentin some models are adjustablein the same way. /-7-II -—-y” .— ~ 1 — Toremoveshelves:Tiltshelfup at front,thenlift it upandoutoftracks n rear wallof refrigerator.
(’&lick (onrnodfils soequipped) III Toavoiddamagingtherefrigerator, makesurethebinis closedand latchedbeforeclosingthe refrigeratordoor. shelf’ - llik’emr (m models so eq&.qwd) W#&&. - The shelfinthefreezercompartment canbe relocatedforextrastorage flexibility. T’wa-PositionShelf ———— Thisremovabletiit-outbinmadeof Lexan@ polycarbonateresincanbe locatedon thefreshfoodor freezer compartmentdoor.
-– WE%– Esm%—. _Ww#l Moist’n Fresh Drawer Moist’n Fresh Drawer Cool’n Fresh Drawer Cool’n Fresh Drawer m3sa-. - Ihxit ff!kvegetablemmwrs The storagedrawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment are designed to providehigh humidity levelsrequired by most vegetables and lower humidity levels required for most fruits. When replacing the drawers, alwayspush them all the way in. Storagetime will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawers.
.— --”- cover Removal TO Itw@m2: Drawerand. 111, I L Fit the hookson the drawer frame into the second-from-thebottomslotson the tracks at the rear of the refrigeratorand lower the front of the frame until it locks intoposition and rests on the front supportsat each side. Drawers at the bottomof the fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the wayout of the refrigerator,to help prevent contentsfrom spillingonto floor.
.+$?%Ih-M’vers with I-%&k cover .L.3 a-.., -~~’ Toremovedrawers,liftfrontup ‘lightlyandpulldrawerstraightout. I Toremovecover,supportit with onehand,tilt it andtakeit out. Meat Drawer (onmodelssoequipped) I Freshmeatsare storedbestin the coldest partoftherefrigerator. When this draweris placed in the top 6 slots on the M side and the lever is set at COLDEST, air from the freezer is forced around the drawer to keep it very cold.
(m modelsso Wp@-qlecl) Your icemaker willlproduceeight cubes per cycle—approximately 100cubes in a 24-hour period, dependingon freezer co~artment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. Myour refrigeratoris operated be~orewate~connectiofi is made to the icemaker, keeptheicemaker feelerarm in theOFF (up)position as shownbelow.
The perfect e..,-. Accessory Kit / F-- .. ”——. :.-.-. For only one or two ice cubes, - leavethetrayright-sideup, twist bothendsslightlyandremove esirednumberof cubes. Wash ice trays and storage bin in lukewarm water only. Do notput themin an automaticdishwasher. immmw--- waterfilter accessory (optionalat extracost) a AGE automaticicemakerwill Yourice cubes can only be as fresh-tastingas the waterthat produces them. That’swhy it’sa good idea to purify your water with a water filter.
.. .. .. . .1 —- Care The door handlesand trim canbe cleanedwitha clothdampenedwith a solutionofmildliquiddishwashing detergentandwater.Drywitha soft cloth.Don’twaxhandlesor trim. Keep the finish dean. Wipe with a cieancloth,lightlydampened withkitchenappliancewaxor mild liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry andpolishwitha clean,softcloth. Donot wipetherefrigeratorwitha soileddishwashingclothor wet towel.Thesewillleavea residuethat candamagethepaint.
you ‘go cm or For extendedvacations A lightbulbandsocketarelocatedat the@of thefreshfoodcompartment oppositethetemperaturecontrol panel.Toreplacethebulb,unplug refrigeratorfromitselectricaloutlet, unscrewbulbwhencool,and replacewithsimilarsizebulb. absences, removefood and shut off powerto refrigerator.Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoonof baking soda to one quart of water.Wipe dry. To preventodors, leaveopen box of baking soda in refrigerator.Leave doors open.
-- -- PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEANDREMEDY REFwGERAmR DOESNOTOPERATE @Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motor does not operatefor about 35 minutes. @Temperaturecontrol in OFF position. ~ If interior light is not on, refrigeratormay not be pluggedin at walloutlet. * If plug is secure and the refrigeratorstill fails to operate, plug a lamp or a srrd applianceinto the same outletto determineif there is a tripped circuitbreaker or burned out fuse.
1PROBLEM HOT m? FROM BOTTOMOF’ R.EFRIGERATDR POSSIBLE CAUSE MU) REMEDY @Normal air flowcoolingmotor. In the refrigerationprocess, it is normal that heat be expelledin the area under the refrigerator.Some floor coveringswill discolorat these normal and safe operatingtemperatures.Yourfloor coveringsupplier shouldbe consultedif you object to this discoloration. ( FRESHFOOD ORFREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE , TOOWARM FROSTOR ICE CRYSTALSON FROZENFOOD I I I @Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoklenough.Referto page5.
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