Camco 18 User manual

Refrigerators
Bottom-mount no frost
Part No. 350A4632P001
Cat. No. WR6M406
11/98
Model 18
Owner’s Manual

CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada)
Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Parts
How Long Warranted Repair or Replace
What is Covered (From Date of Sale) at CamcoÕs Option Labour
Compressor Ten (10) Years Ten (10) Years Five (5) Years
Sealed System (including Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years
evaporator, condenser,
tubing and refrigerant)
All Other Parts One (1) Year One (1) Year One (1) Year
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator
has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Camco and is
connected to an adequate and proper utility service.
Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use, and alteration or defacing of the serial
plate, cancels all obligations of this warranty.
Service during this warranty period must be performed by an Authorized Camco Service
Agent.
2. Neither Camco or the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from the failure
of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control.
3. To obtain warranty service, purchaser must present the original Bill of Sale. Components
repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty
period only.
4. This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
••Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
• Damage to finish after delivery.
• Improper installation, proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the
refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Replacement of light bulbs.
• Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Loss of food due to spoilage.
• Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer’s manual; proper setting of
controls.
• WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
IMPORTANT: Keep this warranty and your bill of sale as proof of original purchase and
purchase date.
Camco Service is Available Coast to Coast.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc., Consumer Service
1 Factory Lane
Suite 310
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 9M3
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What is Covered
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year 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 your refrigerator
that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL 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 because of a manufacturing defect.
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 and
Washington, D.C. 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 travel 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, call
800-GE-CARES (800)-432-2737).
What is Not Covered
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material. If you then have any questions about operating
the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800-626-2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting
facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used
commercially.
• Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Loss of food due to spoilage.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states 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. To
know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs
office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager – Consumer Affairs, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 3
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Food Storage Guide
Consumer Services
With the purchase of your new appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever
need information or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call – or write!
GE Answer Center®
Whatever your questions about any GE 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 anytime. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In the United States: 800-626-2000
In Canada contact Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310,
1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
In-Home Repair Service
A Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at
a time that’s convenient for you. Many 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.
In the United States: 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
In Canada: 1-800-361-3400
For Customers With Special Needs…
Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and
a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800-626-2000
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.
In the United States: 800-626-2000
In Canada contact Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310,
1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
Service Contracts
You have the secure feeling that Consumer Service will still be there after your
warranty expires. Purchase a service 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.
In the United States: 800-626-2224
In Canada: 1-800-461-3636
Parts and Accessories
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 booklet 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.
In the United States: 800-626-2002
In Canada: Consult yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Centre.

Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Connect Electricity . . . . .9
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . .9
Operating Instructions
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . .17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . .25
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .26
Normal Operating Sounds . . . .29
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . . . . . .10
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 / 3
Extended Service
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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AService Partnership.
Inside you will 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.
Read this Manual
We stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you
may not need to call for service
at all.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. In Canada, you
can call the Camco Answer
Centre at 1-800-361-3400
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In the U.S. you can call the GE
Answer Center® at 800-626-2000.
If You Need Service

Help Us Help You
We’re proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll
hear it in the friendly
voices of our customer
service department.
Best of all, you’ll
experience these values
each time you use your
refrigerator.
That’s important, because
your new refrigerator will
be part of your family for
many years. And we hope
you will be part of ours for
a long time to come.
We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home.
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Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
#
#
You can find them on a label on the
left side, near the top of the freezer
compartment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
■Before it is used, this
refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions
in this manual.
■Do not allow children to
climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
■Never touch cold surfaces in
the freezer compartment
when your hands are damp
or wet. Your skin may stick
to these extremely cold
surfaces.
■Keep fingers out of the
"pinch point" areas between
the doors and between the
doors and cabinet. Be
careful closing doors when
children are in the area.
■If your refrigerator model
has an automatic icemaker,
avoid contact with the
moving parts of the ejector
mechanism or with the
heating element that
releases the ice cubes. Do
not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
■When moving your
refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power
cord.
■Repair or replace
immediately all electric
service cords that are frayed
or damaged. Never use a
cord that shows cracks or
abrasions, either on the
cord or at the plug or
connector end.
■Never unplug your
refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
■Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and making
repairs.
■Before replacing the
burned-out appliance bulb,
power to the refrigerator
should be disconnected at
the fuse box or circuit
breaker in order to avoid
contact with a live wire
filament which can happen
if the old light bulb breaks
when being unscrewed.
Note:Turning the control to
the "OFF" position does not
remove power to the light
circuit.
■Do not operate your
refrigerator in the presence
of explosive fumes. Do not
store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapours
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Note: We strongly
recommend that any
servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
Safety Precautions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
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DANGER!
Risk of Child Entrapment
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Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous, even if left "for just a few days". If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow
the instructions below to help prevent accidents and
pollution.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed
to harm the earth's stratospheric ozone layer. Your
new refrigerator uses a new refrigerant that does not
destroy ozone. If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is
removed by a qualified servicer for proper disposal. If
you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can
be subject to fines and/or imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation respecting
ozone depleting substances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet (115 V-60 Herts, single phase AC) 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.
Never unplug your refrigerator 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 away from the wall, be careful not
to roll over or damage the power cord.
WARNING!
Using Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
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 CSA or UL listed, 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models)
You will need to connect your icemaker to a cold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fitting
and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer.
There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the
cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out from the
wall several feet. (You will need approximately 3 coils of 1/4
inch copper tubing that measures at least 25 cm (10") in
diameter.
Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go
below 16°C/60°F because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.
Refrigerator Location
Allow the following minimum clearances for ease of installation
and proper air circulation:
Side…1 1/4 cm (1/2") Top…2 1/2 cm (1") Back*…0 cm (0")
*metal cover on back when touching the wall gives 3.2 cm
(
1 1/4 " ) clearance
If refrigerator is to be installed against a wall on the hinge side,
allow a minimum of 4.5cm (l 3/4") between the wall and the
side of the refrigerator to allow for door and handle clearance.
Clearances
Consider providing a water supply to the refrigerator location. It
will simplify connecting of an optional automatic icemaker
should you wish to install one at a later date.
When Building a New Home
Remove all Packaging tapes and peel-off films. These tapes were
added to secure and protect your refrigerator during transit.
Packaging Tapes
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Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Your refrigerator comes with either adjustable rollers or
adjustable legs. Either rollers or legs should be set so the
refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is
raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about
halfway.
To adjust rollers for levelling tilt the base grill out exposing the
adjustment screws. Turn the two front roller adjusting screws
counterclockwise to raise the refrigerator, clockwise to lower it
using an adjustable wrench.
Adjustable legs are located at the front corners. Turn the
adjustable leg clockwise to raise the refrigerator and counter
clockwise to lower it.
Levelling Your Refrigerator
Adjustable Roller
Adjustable Leg
Base Grill
Tilt Top Out
Turn Adjusting Screw
Counter Clockwise to Raise
Refrigerator
Turn Adjustment Leg
Clockwise to Raise
Refrigerator
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Reversing the Door Swing
• Read the instructions all the way through before starting.
• Note: Stainless steel doors are not reversible.
• 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.
When Reversing the Door Swing:
Important
Once you begin, do not move cabinet until door-swing reversal
is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right
side to the left side.
If you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side,
follow these same instructions (merely reverse all references to
left and right).
Tools Required
• Masking tape
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Square Head #2 Screwdriver
• Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver
• 7/32", 5/16", 3/8" sockets and ratchet
(6-point sockets are recommended)
To Remove the Doors
❶
General
a. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
b. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment.
CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so
could damage the door stop.
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Remove Fresh Food Door (Top Door)
a.Tape the door shut with masking tape.
b.Remove the hinge cover (on some models).
With a 5/16" socket, remove 2 screws that hold
the top hinge to the cabinet.
c. Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin
from the socket in the top of the door.
d. Remove tape, tilt the door away from the cabinet and lift it to free its bottom
socket from the hinge pin on the center hinge bracket.
e. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up.
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Remove Freezer Door (Bottom Door)
a. Tape the door shut with masking tape.
b. Remove the hinge pin with a 7/32" socket and
ratchet.
c. Remove tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet.
Remove and save the washer on the hinge pin.
d. Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket
from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
To Reverse Hardware on Cabinet
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Transfer Bottom Hinge Bracket to the Left
a. Pull out grill 1" and set down on
the floor to gain access to the
hinge bracket screws.
b. Using a 3/8 Socket, remove the
hinge bracket, screws, plastic
washer and spacer shim from the
bottom right side of the cabinet.
Plastic Washer
Bottom Right
Reversing the Door Swing
Plastic
Washer
Hinge Pin
Centre Hinge
Bracket
Freezer
Door
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Reversing the Door Swing
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Transfer Centre Hinge Bracket to the
Left
a. Remove the centre hinge bracket and shim by
removing the three screws. NOTE: Keep these
screws with the hinge bracket. They are longer
screws and will be used when installing the hinge
on the other side.
b. Remove the three painted screws and take
washers from the centre left side of the cabinet. Screw them into the holes on
the right side, which were uncovered in Step "a" above.
c. Place the centre hinge bracket and shim over
the holes at the centre left side of the cabinet,
insert the three screws that were removed
with the centre hinge bracket in Step "a" and
tighten securely.
Do not install the hinge pin yet.
On each door remove the metal
door stop. Use the centre hinge
pin as a guide to align the door
stop on the opposite side, after
reversing the handles.
Transfer Bottom Hinge Bracket to the Left (cont.)
c. Remove plug button and screw from the bottom
left side of the cabinet and install at the bottom
right.
d. Reinstall the spacer shim, hinge bracket, screws
and plastic washer to the bottom left side of the
cabinet.
Bottom Left
Plastic Washer
Centre Right
Left Side Right Side
Door Stops
Washer Washer
Door Stops
❸
Transfer Top Hinge to the Left
Interchange hinge and shim at top right with 2 plug buttons at top left of cabinet. Do
not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.
❹
Transfer Door Stops
Centre Left
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Reversing the Door Swing
To Reverse Door Handles
❶
To Transfer The Fresh Food Door Handle To The Right
• Remove the four handle mounting screws.
• Using a putty knife, remove the four screw
hole plug buttons from the right side of the
door.
• Reinstall the plug buttons on the left side of
the door.
• Align the handle over the holes in the right
side of the door and install the four mounting
screws.
• At the top of the door, remove the socket hole
plug button using a putty knife and reinstall it
in the top right hand side socket.
Note: Ensure door stop on the bottom of
the door has been transferred to the
left side of the door as per earlier
instructions.
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To Prepare The Freezer Handle For Door Swing Change
A. On models with full width freezer door handle.
¥ Simply remove the socket plug button from the top left corner and
transfer it to the top right corner of the freezer door.
Note: Ensure door stop on the bottom of the
door has been transferred to the left
side of the door as per earlier
instructions.
Fresh Food Door
Handle
Plug Button
Socket
Plug Button
Handle Mounting
Screws
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Plug Buttons
Tapping Screw
Plastic Washer
Hinge Pin
Freezer
Door
a. Lower bottom socket of freezer door
onto pin on bottom hinge bracket. Be
sure washer is in place.
b. Tilt door toward cabinet and gently
push door under centre hinge bracket
and align with the hole in the centre
hinge bracket.
c. Reinstall hinge pin with a 7/32" socket
and ratchet so it extends through a
hole in centre hinge bracket and into
socket on top of freezer door.
Rehang Fresh Food Door
a. Lower bottom socket of fresh food door onto centre hinge pin. Be sure washer
is in place.
b. Tilt door toward cabinet, lifting the top hinge so the pin fits into the socket on
top of the door.
c. Tighten the top hinge screws after supporting the door on the handle side and
ensuring the gap between the doors is even all across the front.
d. Replace the hinge cover.
Rehang Freezer Door
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Reversing the Door Swing
B. On models with partial width freezer door handle.
Remove the Plug Button and Screw from the top right hand side of the
door. Remove the two screws from the handle
Note: The two handle screws have different
threads.
Install the handle screws such that the fine threaded machine screw is
located in the hole that is more towards the centre of the door and the
courser threaded tapping screw is located close to the right socket.
Reinstall the screw and plug button to the top left hand side of the door.
Tapping Screw
Machine Screw
Center
Hinge
Bracket

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Fresh Food Control (Refrigerator)
The fresh food control maintains the temperatures
throughout the refrigerator.
Moving the fresh food control to
OFF stops cooling
in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not
shut off power to the refrigerator.
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Control Settings
About the controls on the refrigerator.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers.
Initially set the fresh food control at 5and the freezer control at C.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food
temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer
temperature.
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Freezer Control
The freezer control moves a damper to change the
amount of cold air that moves from the freezer to
the fresh food compartment.
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Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs
none. That's why there is no "energy-saver" switch...there's no need for it.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator's condenser is automatically
circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help
keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather. This is why the front edges of the refrigerator cabinet
may feel slightly warm to the touch.
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments.
Although your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself
automatically, some frost on packages is normal.
Automatic Energy Saver System
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a
container of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the
milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center of the freezer and check it
after a day. If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature
controls.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you have set.
How To Test Temperatures
The type of packaging used and the storage temperatures will
affect how long food will keep in the refrigerator.
New food storage guidelines are constantly being developed.
Please refer to chart on page 32.
Food Storage
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• Location of your refrigerator is important. Try not to locate it next to
your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.
• Don't open doors more often than necessary.
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.
• Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring
for the night, check to be sure the doors haven't been left ajar
inadvertently.
• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.
• Allow warm or hot foods to cool before placing them in your
refrigerator.
• Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.
• Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture build-up inside the
refrigerator.
• Don't waste ice cubes by letting many melt while using only a few.
• If you turn the control to coldest position for quick chilling or freezing,
be sure to turn it back to normal setting.
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep everything cool.
• Your refrigerator must have sufficient clearances from surrounding
cabinets to ensure proper air circulation.
• Keep condenser clean.
Energy-Saving Tips
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All about refrigerator shelves, storage drawers
& features
Not all features are on all models.
Shelves
In the fresh food compartment are adjustable shelves
to suit your needs. To remove shelves, tilt shelf up at
front (1), then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall
of refrigerator (2).
To replace shelves, select desired shelf height. Raise
shelf front slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of
cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into
position. Wire, tempered glass and spill proof shelves
are adjustable in the same manner.
Adjustable Door Bins
Adjustable Storage Bins on the Doors (on some
models) - Adjustable storage bins on fresh food
compartment doors can easily be carried from the
refrigerator to the work area. To remove, simply lift
the front edge of the storage bin and gently slide the
bin forward on molded supports until it comes
completely out of the door.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
These storage drawers at the bottom of the fresh food
compartment are designed to provide HIGH
humidity levels required by most vegetables and
LOWER humidity levels required for most fruits.
Make sure drawers are tightly closed when not in use.
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of
the drawers should be emptied and the drawers
wiped dry.
20
Wire
Tempered Glass
❶
Tilt up
a
a
❷ Lift up
and out
Spill Proof
Stationary & Slide-out
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