Refrigerators Top-mount no-frost
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . 4 How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . 5 Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating Instructions Safety Information Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . 7 Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . 11 Care and Cleaning . . . .
WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. ■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) 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 codes permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local hardware stores.
Safety Instructions About the temperature control dial. 7 F F O 9 Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. 5 Operating Instructions 3 1 Control Settings Temperature Control Dial Installation Instructions The temperature control dial has nine settings plus OFF. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5. After using the refrigerator, adjust the dial if necessary.
Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Half-Width Shelves 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the fresh food compartment shelves. One end of the shelf rests on a molded side-wall support; a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on the rear cabinet wall. To remove, lift the shelf up at front, then off the support and out of the track. To replace, select desired shelf height.
Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Plug Supports Ice-Tray Shelf Operating Instructions To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right to free the pins from the holes in the cabinet wall. Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 2 1 Lift left side of shelf slightly.
Safety Instructions About storage drawer and cover removal. Operating Instructions Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out.
Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Feeler arm in the STOP (up) position Feeler arm in the ON (down) position The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). 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 kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. En poussant le réfrigérateur en place, veiller à ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon d’alimentation ou la canalisation d’eau de la machine à glaçons (sur certains modèles). After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Preparing to install the refrigerator. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
Safety Instructions Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Shut Off the Main Water Supply Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. Install the Shutoff Valve Operating Instructions the shutoff valve on the nearest 1 Install frequently used drinking water line. a location for the valve that is easily 2 Choose accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe.
Safety Instructions Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. Operating Instructions Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
Safety Instructions Reversing the door swing. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Important Notes When reversing the door swing: Operating Instructions ■ Read the instructions all the way through before starting. ■ Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. ■ Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. ■ Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.
Safety Instructions Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Removing the Doors the refrigerator from its electrical 1 Unplug outlet. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop. Operating Instructions all door shelves, including the dairy 2 Empty compartment. Remove the Freezer Door 1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove 2 the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
Safety Instructions Reversing the hardware. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Transfer Bottom Hinge to the Left a Torxdriver, move the bottom hinge 2 Using bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic Operating Instructions washer from the right side to the left side. Hinge Bracket Transfer Top Hinge to the Left Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.
Safety Instructions Transfer Door Stop the metal door stop from the right end 1 Move to the left end. Use a Torxdriver. any screws from the left end to the 2 Move right end.
Safety Instructions Rehanging the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Rehang the Fresh Food Door the fresh food door onto the bottom 1 Lower hinge pin. Hinge Pin Be sure the washer is in place. Operating Instructions the pin on the center hinge into the 2 Insert socket in the top of the door. NOTE: The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the left side. 3 Tilt the door toward the cabinet.
Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber-backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures even. Boiling water or a gurgling noise. The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils. Cracking or popping sound. Cooling coils expanding and contracting during the defrosting cycle.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
What To Do Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Not unusual during periods of high humidity. •Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openings. Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
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CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service. Our service number in the USA is: 800 GE CARES (800-432-2737). In Canada: 1-888-8803030.
Safety Instructions Refrigerator Warranty (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
GE Answer Center® In the U.S.: 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3. In-Home Repair Service In the U.S.
