GE 19 Series Installation instructions

How to get
the best horn
Your
Refmg~tor
English Version
Appliance Registration
2 Location
Automatic Icemaker 5-7
Rollers and Leveling Legs
:; Useand Care of
Behind the Refrigerator
11
Water Supply to Icemaker 13
Side by Side
Care and Cleaning 11, 12
Vacation & Moving Tips 13
Consumer Services 20
Safety Instruction
19,20,22,24
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Shelves
1; and 27 Modek
Food Storage Suggestions
8
Storage Drawers
9
Ice Service
7 Drawer & Cover Removal 12
Installation Requirements
14 Temperature Controls
4
Adapter Plug
14
Under Refrigerator 11
Electrical Requirements 14 Warranty U.S. Back Cover
Extension Cord
14 Warranty Canadian
21
Grounding 14 Water Filter Accessory
7
Light Bulb Replacement
12 Water Line Installation 15, 16
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Problem Solver
17-19
Preparation
13 Version franqaise
23
Clearances 13 Versi6n en espafiol
45
In the United States call the GE Answer Center” 8M.626.2W
In Canada consult your local telephone directory for the Cameo Service Center

~LP US ~LP YOU...
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside
the top drawer or at the bottom, just inside the
fresh food compartment door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card that
came with your refrigerator.
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.
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need
more help, write (include your phone number):
In the United Stats:
Consumer Affairs
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
In Canada:
Manager Consumer Relations
2645 Skymark Ave.,
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4H2
If you received a damaged
refrigerator...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver
section in this book. It lists minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
EWRGY-SA~G TWS
● Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid locating it next to ● Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or
your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it. retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been left
● Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather. open accidentally.
● Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buiidup inside the refrigerator.
m YOU MED SERWCE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services For Customers in the United States:
page in the back of this book. FIRST, contact the
peopIe who serviced your
We’re proud of our service and want you to appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
be pleased. If for some reason you are not In most cases this
will solve the problem.
happy with the service you receive, here are
3 steps to follow for further
help.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
all the details—including your phone
number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not
resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action
Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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
2645 Skymark Ave.,
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4H2
2

HRTANTSW~ ~STRUCTIONS
Rad ~ hbCtiO~ kfom m~ti qp~@.
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WARNfN&When using this applian~~,
● hn’t ~f~~ froz6n foods whid have thawed
always exercise basic safety precautions,
completely. The United Stat~S D~part~~~t of
including the fo~lowing:
Agriculture in Home and Gden Bulletin
No, 69 says:
*Use t~ applla~ ody for its in-ded p~se
as described in this Uso and Care Guide.
“., ,You may safely refreeze frown foods that
have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if
they are Sti~ cold—below 40°F. (4°C.).
d
● Thk refrigerator must be properly
J’:
b
A’ . .
i~ta~ed and lm$ed in accortice
“. ,. Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that
.,. “
with the kstilation Instructions
have any off-odor or off-color should not be
before it is used.
refrozen and should not be eaten, Thawed ice
Q Never unplug your refrigerator by
cream should be discarded, If the odor or color of
p~ing on $hs power cord. Afways grip
any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it, The
food may be dangerous to eat.
and pull strtight out from
,
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
* Rep~ or r~plac~ immediately au @i@c~c
serviee cords that have beeome frayed or
v?g?tables and prepared foods. fie eating quality
otherwise damagad. Do not use a cord that
of red meats is affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
shows cracb or abrasion darnag~ along its lepgth
or at either the plug or connsctor end.
possible to save as much of their eating quahty as
you can.”
* Wen mo~ your refrigerator away fmm the
wall, M careful not to roM over or damaga the
powe~ cord.
*Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning
and mting repairs. NOTE: We s@~~gly
recomm~nd that any servicing ’be
*Do not ~~uw ~~d~n to c~mb, ~~d ~~
performed by aqudifiedindividud.
hmg on the shelvw in the refrigerator, They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
● Before replacing a burned-out tight bulb, the
injure themselves. refrigerator
should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burn~-out
@
. M your old refrigerator k stffl around
light bulb may bre& when being replaced.)
ths house b~t not in use, be sure to
NO~: Turning control to Opposition does
remove the doors. This will reduce the
not remove power to th~ light circuit.
possibility of danger to children.
● M not store or use gasotie or other flammabie
vapom and iiq~ids h the ticitity of this or any
*After ywr refrigerator is in operation! do
other apptiance.
not touch the cold surfaces h the freezer
compartm~n~ patiwlarly when hands are
damp or weL Stin may adhere to these extremely
cold surfaces.
SAW T~SE
● If your refrigerator has an automatic ic~mfier~
mSmUCHONS
avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
rnwhanisrn, or witi the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hinds
on the automatic iwm~ng mwhanism whiIq the
refrigerator is plugged in.
3

OPEMT~G YOUR REFWGEMTOR
Set the Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)
The temperature controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh
food and freezer compartments. The coldest settings are “E” and “9”.
FREEZER
C INITIAL SETTING ‘N’T’AL
‘En’NG
5 FRESH FOOD
At first, the Fresh Food control at “5” and the Freezer control at “C”. E COLDEST COLDEST 9
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are
setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later. Then, if
you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time.
NOTE: Moving the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off cooling in
both compartments-fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check
later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.
Automatic Energy Saver System No Defrosting
You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator. It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments.
Warm
liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically
Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself 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.
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.
If you turn your household thermostat below 60°F. (16°C.) at night...
you may want to move the freezer control 1 step
colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may cause
the compressor to operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment to warm
somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply,
leave the freezer setting at this colder setting for the
D
Moving the freezer control to colder setting should have no effect on
.:,. * . .
your fresh food compartment. However, if freezing occurs, move the
lo
fresh food control one step warmer.
,
●
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the refrigerator’s
controls back to their regular settings.
entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down.
4

AUTOWTIC ICEW=R & DISPENSER
(on some models)
How They Work
The automatic icemaker makes ice continually. The dispenser Cubes fall through the chute in the door when the dispenser
dispenses water, ice cubes or crushed ice through the freezer pad is pressed.
compartment door. Here’s how they work. When CRUSHED is selected (on some models), a baffle channels
Water flows from the household
supply through a cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through a chute into
(1)
dual solenoid valve
to the
(2) water tubing and
to the
(3) automatic icemaker
as needed.
Water is frozen in the
(4) cube mold and
ejected into the
(5) storage bin where
a motor-powered
auger moves
cubes forward.
the glass.
When WATER is selected (on some models), water flows
through the
(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the dispenser
pad is pressed.
(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night light in the
dispenser on or off.
The
light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed.
The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a 7 watt maximum
bulb when it bums out.
Important Fac@ about Your Ice & Water Dispenser
● If this is your first icemaker you’ll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar. These are normal icemaking sounds and are not
cause for concern.
● Your icemaker will produce 8 cubes per cycl~approximately
120 cubes in a 24-hour period~e~nding on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other
use conditions.
● Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice flow interruption is
more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and
should be
removed following instructions in this section.
● Avoid overfilling ~asses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall
glasses. This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look
down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with
a wooden spoon.
● To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass,
place the glass close to the ice chute—but
not so close that it blocks
outcoming ice.
● Fill glasses with ice before adding soda or other beverage mixes.
● Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin may
cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
● Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not
crush or dispense
well.
Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
If you use your refrigerator before the water
connection is made, raise the ice access door
and make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the
STOP (up) position. When the water
supply has
been connected to the icemaker, move the feeler
arm to the ON (down) position.
arm in m in
(up)
n)
position position
At first there will be a delay before water is dispensed and ice is made.
The ice cube mold
will automatically fill with water A~ER cooling
to freezer temperatures. The first cubes normally freeze after
several hours.
NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to get
cold enough to make ice.
(continued next page)
5

AUTOWTIC ICEWmR & DISPENSER
(continued)
Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser are in Operation
Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally.
will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker
after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used. and push the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position before the bin gets
On models with a water dispenser, pour the first 6 glassfuls of water in
full. Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.
the kitchen sink. The first water through the system picks up a slight
“plastic” taste from the water tubing.
To Dispense Ice and Water
II
W ● Select CUBES. CRUSHED ICE
il
b
● Grio the class or other container
(on some models) or WATER.
— Dispenser
pad
L
near the ;m and press the rim
against the center of the
dispenser pad.
Dispenser
pad
When Dispensing Ice... When Dispensing Water...
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected The first glass of water dispensed maybe warmer than the
CUBES. This happens occasionally when a few cubes get channeled following ones. This is normal.
to the crusher.
Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For colder water, simply add
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.
crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.
Sometimes crushed ice will spray beyond the glass. To avoid this,
hold the glass up close
to the chute.
To Stop Dispensing
Release pressure from the
dispenser pad and wait a few
seconds to catch the last bits of ice
or drops of water.
There may be some dripping after
dispensing crushed ice or water. If
there is a lot of dripping, the
spill
should be wiped dry right away.
If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin...
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of 8, and it is normal for several
cubes to be joined together. However, if you don’t use the ice very
often, ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog
the dispenser.
If this happens:
● Remove the storage bin from the freezer.
● Break up ice clumps with your hands. Throw away any clumps that
you can’t break up.
● Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse together.
Do not pour water in the
spiIl shelf because it is not self draining—
pour it in the kitchen sink. The shelf and its grille should be cleaned
regularly according to Care and Cleaning
press here to remove grille
instructions. The grille is easily removed
by pressing on the back right comer.
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To Remove Ice Storage Bin To Replace Ice Storage Bin
Lift the left comer to free the bin from Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin
]ocks
the shelf. Pull the bin straight out while into the slot in the shelf.
supporting it at front and back. If the bin does not go
all the way back, remove
it and turn the drive mechanism
1/4 turn. Then
push the bin back again until the tab on the
bin locks into the slot in the shelf.
If Ice Is Not Used Often... Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position when...
“Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice ● Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours.
storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to ● Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.
allow storage bin to cool before replacing
it+therwise ice cubes will
stick to the metal auger. ● Going away on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.
ICE SERWCE
Ice ~ays (on some models)
To release ice cubes, invert tray, hold it
over storage bin or bowl, and twist at
both ends.
For only one or two ice cubes, leave
tray right-side up, twist both ends
slightly and remove desired number
{r A
of cubes.
Wash ice trays and storage bin in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
ACCESSOmS
Water Supply Kit Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit
A kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve fittings and instructions If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic
needed to connect the icemaker to your
cold water line is available at
icemaker, an Icemaker Accessory fit is available at extra cost. Check the
extra cost. See Preparation section.
back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model.
Water Filter Accessory
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water that produces them.
That’s why it’s a good idea to purify your water with a water filter.
REMOVES SEDIMENT
Rigid, porous graded density depth cellulose
fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt.
REMOVES ODORS
Activated charcoal granules remove
musty, stale odors.
IMPROVES TASTE
Activated charcoal granules remove oily,
medicinal, plastic and metallic tastes.
REDUCES SCALE
Special crystals reduce hard scale deposit formation.
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your dealer.
Specify
WR97X0214. It has complete installation instructions and installs
in minutes on l/4° (6 mm)
O.D. copper water line.

FOOD STOMGE SUGGESTIONS
Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*
Eating quality
DAYS IN MONTHS IN
drops after
Eating qualiw
DAYS IN
MONTHS IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops
atter
REFRIGERATOR
Nma shown
AT 35° to 40° F. AT 0° F.
FREEZER
time shown
(20 to4° c.)
(-18” c.)
AT 35° to 40° F. AT 0° F.
(2°t040 c.)
(-1s0 c.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 to 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 .....................,,,...4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb),,,.........,,,......,..,,,,......, 3 to 5 ..,,.,,,......,,,,.,,......6to 9
Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 ,.......,,........,.,,,,...3to 4
Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 ..,,,,.....,.,,,,.......,,,3 to 4
Variety Meats .,,,.........,,,.........,,,,....... 1 to 2 .....,,.........,,,,,......3to 4
Sausage (Pork) ....,,,,,.......,,,.........,,,.. 1 to 2
.,,.......,,,,.........,.,,1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7..,,,.........,,,........,,,,,.....1
FranKuflers.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7....,.........,............,,.....1/2
Ham (Whole) ..,,,..,......,,,..........,,,........,,7......,,,.......,,,,.,......,,,1to 2
Ham (Half) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 .....,,,,,,......,,,,,,,...1 to 2
Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 3.....,,,,......,,,..........,,,1to 2
Luncheon Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5..,,.,,,.. Freezing not recommended,
Sausage(Smoked)...,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,.......,,, 7.....,.....,,, Freezing not recommended.
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry)
,,,.........,14 to21........Freezingnotrecommended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes,,, . . . . . 3 to 4 ........,,,.......,.,,,,...2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth,,,.,....,,.,,,.......,,,. 1 to 2 ................,..........2 to 3 ‘
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 ,,,......,,,,,........,,......12
Chicken (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 ................,,,..,,...,,.,,9
Turkey (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 .,,.......,,,,,,....,,,,,,.....6
Duck & Goose (Whole) .,,,,........,,,,.... 1 to 2.,..............,.,,......,,,..6
Giblets.
.... .. .. .. . . ............................ .
1 to 2.......,,,,.,......,,,,......,,3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) .......,,,,,,.1 to 2.,......,,...,.......,,..,......6
Pieces (Not Covered)
..,,,........,,,,.....,, 3 to 4,,,,......,,,,,,.......,,,,,...1
Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 4 .....,,,,,,......,,,,,,....4 to 6
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 4.....,,,,,......,,,,.........,,4
(Other than for meats & pottlt~)
FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ....,,,...8-12 months
Lean fish
.,,,,,.......,,,,,,,,,...8,,......,,,,.6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew, casseroles
,,...,...2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Iefiovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton)
....,,1 month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age;
consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.
*U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store vegetables:
● As a further aid to freshness,
Cheese:
● Use the vegetable drawers— they have been prepackaged vegetables can be ● Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum
designed to preserve the natural moisture stored in their original wrapping. foil, or put in a plastic bag.
and freshness of produce. Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry: ● Carefully wrap to expel air and help
● Covering vegetables with a moist toweI
● Always remove store wrappings.
helps maintain crispness. prevent
mold.
● Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper ● Store prepackaged cheese in its own
and refrigerate immediately.
wrapping if you wish.
Tips on Freezing Foods
There are 3 essential requirements for efficient home freezing. Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content,
will normally
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality. brands with
low cream content.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking,
c It will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer
the better the frozen product will be. You’ll save time, too, with less compartment location and temperature control setting to kwp your
culling and sorting to do. ice cream at the right serving temperature.
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially ● The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front.
for freezing. New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the County
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap
well in freezer-weight foil (or Extension Service or your local Utili~ Company for the latest
other heavy-duty wrapping material), forming it carefully to the shape
information on freezing and storing foods.
of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to
provide a good, lasting
seal. Don’t refreeze meat that has been
completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
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Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (on some models)
This refrigerated drawer keeps unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the
natural moisture content of foods such as:
● Artichokes
● Cherries
● Plums
● Asparagus
● Corn
● Radishes ● Beets,topped ● Currants
● Rhubarb
● Blueberries
● Greens, Ieafi
● Spinach
● Carrots
● Lettuce ● Tomatoes, ripe ● Celery
● Parsley ● Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped—foods such as:
● Broccoli
● Cabbage
● Parsnips
● Brusselssprouts
. Cauliflower
● Turnips
● Green onions
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawers.
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawer should
be emptied and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially
sealed
by gaskets attached to the cover. Always replace the drawer in this
cover and push the drawer
all the way in.
Convertible Meat Drawer (on some models)
The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own
cold air duct to
allow a stream of cold air
from the freezer compartment to flow
around the drawer.
The variable temperature
control regulates the air flow from
the freezer compartment.
Set control lever to MEATS or to
the coldest setting to store fresh meats.
If lever is left in this position for a long
period of time, some frost may form on
the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever to
VEG or away from the coldest setting to convert
the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can be selected.
Sealed Snack Pack (on some models)
The sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is
attached+an be relocated within the Fresh
Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of
lunch meats, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
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SWLWS
How to Rearrange Your Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable, enabling To relocate shelves:
you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food
‘electdesired
shelf height ❑ Engage
<
storage needs. With shelf front raised
To remove shelves:
Tilt the shelf up at front,
4U
then lift it up and out of the ‘
2
!:::ut 1111 \ ❑ top hook ‘
“
-
slightly, engage the top
hooks in the tracks at the
i Tilt up rear of the cabinet. Then
E
Lower to
tracks on the rear
wall of
#@
lower the front of the shelf
the refrigerator.
.,>.
\*
G— %
lock into place
until it locks into position.
Wire shelves (on some
wit
4
F
m
,~’
*“
I
models) are adjustable in the same manner.
Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door (on some models)
Adjustable bins can easilv be carried from refrigerator to work area. The divider
(on some models) hel~s prevent tipping, spilling 01
To remove:
Lift bin straight up until
mounting hooks disengage,
To replace or relocate:
Select desired shelf height,
engage bin’s hook in slots
on the tracks of the door,
and push in. Bin
will lock
in place.
tl ~
sliding of small items stored on th~ d;or shelf. Piac= index f[nger and
1
Divider
middle finger on either side of the divider near the front and simply
move it back and forth to fit your needs.
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Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment
Shelves in the freezer compartment are easily removed and replaced.
To replace shelves:
To remove:
Insert the rods into the holes. Then, while
1. While pressing the tabs on the shelf pressing the tabs, lower the shelf into the
supports on the right wall, lift the shelf grooves in the supports. Be sure the shelf
out of the grooves in the supports. wire is
fully inserted into the grooves.
2. Wll the shelf sideways
until the rods
come out of the holes on the left
wall.
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CAM Am CLEA~G
Cleaning—Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar. You
can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as
Calgon brand) and water, or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid powder
per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water. Soak
until the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time
is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened
with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry
with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.
Keep the finish
clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing 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.
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 kitchetiappliance
wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
WR97X0216) is available
from Service and Parts Centers.
Cleaning—Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator 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 L) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and
all plastic parts+an be
cleaned the same way. After cleaning 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. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
4void cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to break.
To
help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the
rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the box every 3
months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors.
DQ not wasb any plastic parts from your r&igerator in
your autamatic @shwasher.
Drain opening in freezer compartment.
During yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking soda—
1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of hot (not
boiling) water— through the drain line with the
help of a meat baster. This will help eliminate
odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain
line. If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster
and baking-soda-and-water solution to force the
clog
throu~h the drain line.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings and those with embossed surfaces.
Pull the refrigerator
straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving
your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the
power cord or icemaker
supply line (on some models).
Under Refrigerator
For most efficient operation,
you need to keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. For best results,
use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most
appliance parts stores. This easy
cleaning operation
should be done
at least once a year.
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at least once a year.
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Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor. Drawers can easily
be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past the “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the refrigerator door cannot be opened
all the way:
1. Remove food from the drawer and its cover. If your refrigerator has
adjustable shelves, remove food from the bottom shelf and
temporarily relocate it higher up in cabinet.
2. Remove the flexible gasket at the
rear of the top drawer. Lift each
end straight up until the
slots on
the gasket are free of the drawer
support tabs.
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3. Pull the drawer partway out. Reach
in, push the rear of the glass up; at
the same time, push it back until it
clears front-corner retainers.
4. Tilt and remove the cover.
5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the
front to clear stops, and remove the
drawer. If the refrigerator door
doesn’t open completely,
pull the
drawer out until it hits the door.
Then lift the drawer up until it is
higher than the drawer supports, tilt
it and take it out.
6. [f tape holds the Convertible Meat
Pan (on some models) cover to the
drawer supports, remove the tape.
Pull drawer partway out. Reach in,
push the rear of the
glass up and, at
the same time, back,
until it clears
front-corner retainers.
7. Tilt and remove the cover. Avoid
cleaning the cold glass cover with
hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause
i! to break.
8. Tilt and remove the drawer,
After cleaning, replace in
reverse order. When replacing
the drawer make sure you slide
it through both drawer guides
on the left side.
When drawers and covers are back in
place, reinstall gasket at the rear of the
top drawer. Fit the end of the plastic
drawer support into the slot on the
gasket, with the rubber gasket flap
facing you. Make sure the gasket
snaps into place.
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Light Bulb Replacement
Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2. To align the control knob
properly, note position of
numbered control for
propel
reassembly, turn control to
OFF and
pull off knob.
3. Pull bottom of light panel
down about
1/4 inch (6 mm)
just enough to disengage lip at
rear from grooves in retainers
on rear
wall.
4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls and
remove
panel.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on pins;
pull bottom down, push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves
in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn
it to previous setting and plug refrigerator back in.
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Fresh Food Compartment-Lower Light (on some models)
This light is located behind a shield at the rear of the fresh food
compartment.
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up and forward to free its
top edge.
3. After replacing with the same size bulb, hook the top of the shield
back in
place.
Freezer Compartment
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the shelf just below light shield. (The shelf will be easier
to remove if it is emptied first.)
3. Pull the
light shield toward you to reach the bulb.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.

PWPAMTION
Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove
all food, and clean
at regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to
drop below
60°F. (16°C.), follow same instructions in Temperature
and dry the interior.
Control section. Secure
all loose items such as grille, shelves and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
For long vacations or absences, remove food and shut off power to
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving an(
refrigerator. Move the freezer control to OFF position and clean
interior with baking soda solution of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of soda to in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement.
1 quart (1 L) of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave open box of Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.
soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.
Move the icemaker (on some models) feeler arm to STOP (up)
position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Location
Clearances
Do not install refrigerator where temperature will be below
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
60°F. (16°C.) because it will not run often enough to maintain circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
proper temperatures.
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5/8” (15 mm)
Do instill it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“ (25 mm)
refrigerator. If the refrigerator is against a
wall on either side, allow the
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location. following door clearances:
for 19.20.22 and 24 models .............................3/4”
(19 mm)
for 27’models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......1 k“ (38 mmj
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1“ (25 mm)
(~built-in, allow 7B’’[22 mm] for hinge covers.)
Rollers
Leveling
Adjustable rollers behind the base II
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1’o adjust rollers, remove the base
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griile enable you to move the
refrigerator away from the wall for
cleaning. These rollers
should be set
so the refrigerator rests firmly on the
floor. To assure that the doors
will
close automatically from a half-way- W
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cabinet. Side-by-side refrigerators also
have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when
opened, allowing the force of gravity to
help close them securely.
grille by grasping it at the bottom and
pulling it out.
~rn the roller adjusting screws
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clockwise to raise the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it. Use an
adjustable wrench (3/8” [9 mm] hex
head bolt) or pliers.
When leveling, you can improve door closure by raising the front
approximately 5/8” (15 mm) from the floor.
To replace base grille, align prongs on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.
Water Supply to Icemaker
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add an icemaker later, the icemaker will have
to be connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve,
fittings 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 you to move the refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 8 feet [244 cm] of 1/4” [6 mm] copper tubing in three 10-inch [25 cm]
diameter coils).
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~STALLATION ~QmmNTS
WORTANT...PLEASE READ CAREWLLY
How to Connect Electricity
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.
conditions, we strongly
recommend against use
of an adapter plug.
However, if you
still elect
to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be
made to a properly
grounded 2-prong
wail outlet by use of
a UL listed adapter
available at most
local
hardware stores.
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.
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential
hazards under certain Temporary Method
(Adaptar pluga not
permitted in Canada.)
Align large prongs/slots.
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Insure proper grounding and firm
connection exists before use.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the 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.
Should the adapter ground terminal
hreak, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again been esbblished.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
Use of an adapter plug will increase the clearance needed for the back
of the refrigerator.
Electrical Requirements Use of Extension Cords
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we
electrical outiet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if
This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house
you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. 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.
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the
back of the refrigerator.
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auTloN:
● If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm
is kept in the
WOP (up) position.
● Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
● When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
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~1 installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
● A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
● Power W, unless you have a seti-piercing valve.
● Copper tubing, 1/4” (6 mm) outer diameter to
connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be
sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
measure the distance from the water valve on the
back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe.
Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm]
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation. Do not use plastic
tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply
line is under pressure at all times. Mso, certain
types of plastic tubing may become brittle with
age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
● Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shut-off valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32” (4 mm) at the
point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddletype shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddletype valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
● Two 1/4” (6 mm) outer diameter compression
nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) – to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
● If your existing water line has a flared fitting at
the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line
to the refrigerator OR - you can cut off the flared
fitting with a tube cutter and then use a
compression fitting.
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WARRAHTY INFO-TION
~s water tie initiation is not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Fo~ow tiese instructions =e~ to ~
the risk of expensive water damage.
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I ❑ SHUT OFF THEmIN WATERSUPPLY.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
❑ INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE
NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING
WATER LINE.
Typical ways to connect to water supply
Through floor
Under sink
Through wall to In crawl
to basement
to cold utili~ room cold space under
cold water pipe water pipe water pipe
house
a. Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the
side of
a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing
off any sediment from
the water pipe.
b. Drill a 1/4” (6 mm) hole in the
water pipe,
using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting
from drilling the hole in the pipe. (Do not drill a
hole
tithe valve is a seE-piercing type.)
c. Fasten the
shutoff valve to
the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
d. Tighten the
clam~ screws until the
t
sealing washer begins to
swell. Do not overtighten
or you may crush the
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cold water
pipe
copper tubing.
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❑ ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN THE
COLD
~TER LINE AND THE REFRIGERATOR.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the
floor or wall behind the refrigerator or adjacent
base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be
sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10” [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
❑ CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Saddle ~pe
Place the compression .
shutoff valve
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Compression nut
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nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the
tubing and connect it to
the shutoff valve. Make
sure the tubing is fully p
inserted into the valve.
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Ferrule
nut securely.
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❑ TURN ON THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT
THE TUBING.
a. Turn the main water supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water is clear.
b. Shut the water off at the water valve after
about one quart of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
❑ CONNECT THE COPPER TUBING TO
THE REFRIGERATOR
Before mating tie connection to tie
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the
wdl outiet.
We recommend installing a water filter
(available at Service and Parts Centers) if your
water supply has sand or particles that could C1OQ
a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
b. Place the
1/4” (6 mm) Tubing
Copper tubing
compression nut clamp
and ferrule
(sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing
as shown.
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c. Insert the end
of the copper
tubing into the
water valve
co
connection as far
as possible. While holding
Refrigerator connection
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
d. Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may
need to pry open the clamp.
❑ TURN THE WATER OH AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Tighten any connections that leak.
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❑ SET THE ICEMKER FEELER AM TO THE OH
(DOWN)POSITION.
The
icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature of 15°R (-9°C.)
or below. It will then begin operation automatically
tithe icemaker is in the ON (down) position.
N~: me icemaker may doublecycle when it
first starts, causing some water spillage from the
icemaker into the ice bucket. This is normal and
should not happen again. The first few batches of
cubes should be thrown away, so that remaining
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impurities in the water line will be flushed out.
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the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Insb~l
it in the water line near the refrigerator.
❑ MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO
THE WALL.
&range the coil of copper tubing so that it does
not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLWR
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERA~
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PENODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not opera$e for about 30 minutia.
● Temperature control in OFF position.
● If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall Qutiet.
* If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to aperate, plug a l~p ma smti
appfiance into the same outlet to d$termine if tiere is a tipped circuit Wer or
burned out fuse.
● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time,
. Norrnd
when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually reqti$ 24
hours to completely cool
down,
● Large amounts of food placed in retigerator to be cooled or fromn,
● Hot weather-frequent dear apenings.
c Door left open.
● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to inswctions for use
of Temperature Cantrols.
“ Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning page.
● Check Energy-Saving Tips,
● Temperature control starts and stops motor to m#ntain even temperatures,
● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting soIi@y on the floor attd
front roller screws or hnt levetig legs need adjusting, or floor is W* or uneven.
Refer to Rollers section on Ins~ation Requirement@ paga.
● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is norrnd.
HOWL OPEMTING SOUNDS
~ese samds are nerd and da nat indimte a need for service.
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.
Defrost timer and refrigerator control clicks on and off.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the
temperatures throughout.
Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a
sizzfing, hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle.
The flow of refrigerant
tiough the freezer coofing
coil sounds Kke boihg water or a gurghng noise.
Cracking or popping of
coofing coils caused by expansion
with water.
Ethe feeler arm is in the ON (down) ~osition it wifl buzz even ifit has
not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the
fe~ler arm in the ON (down) position
before it is hooked up to water can damage the
icemaker. To prevent this, raise the
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feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. This will stop the buzzing.
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fie wund of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icernaker refls.
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PROBLEM SOLWR
(continued)
PROBLEM
HOT AR FROM
BO~OM OF
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
FRESH FOOD OR
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREmme
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOWTASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
(on some models)
CUBE DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
(on some models)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Normal air flow cooling motor. In me refrigeration process, it is normal that heat
be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator, Some floor coverings will discolor
at these
norrn~ and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier
should be consulted if
you object to this discoloration.
* Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small
amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to Temperature Control section.
● Warm weather-frequent door openings.
● Door left open for long time,
● Package may be holding door open.
● Foods not covered, wrapped or soled properly,
* Door may have been
left ajar or package holding door open.
s Too frequent or too long dmr openings.
* Frost within package is norrnd.
● Door may have been left open.
● Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
Q Old cubes need to be discarded.
● Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
* Unsealed packages
in refrigerator andor freezer compartments may be
transmitthg odoritaste to ice cubes.
● Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to Care and Cleaning section.
● Poor-tasting incoming water. Instrdl a water filter-see Water Filter
Accessory section.
● ON-STOP control h STOP (up) position.
● Water supply turned off or not connected.
● Freezer compartment too warm.
. Cubes too small—water shutoff
v~ve connecting refrigerator to home
water line may be clogged.
● Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the
STOP
(up) position. Remove MS ice to restart the icemaker.
● When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler arm into the
STOP (up) position by mistake.
● Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too soon. With
icemaker feeler arm
in STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin.
c No ice cubes, Remove storage container. E cubes are fimn to wire arm,
remove cubes.
Q No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off.
● Irregular ice clumps in storage container, Breti up as many as you can with
fingertip pressure and
discmd the remaining clumps.
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PROBLEM
WA~R HAS POOR
TASTWODOR
(on some models)
WATER W HRST
GLASS IS WARM
(on some models)
WATER DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
(on some models)
DIVIDER BETWEEN
FRESH FOOD AND
FREEZER COMPART-
MENTS FEELS WARM
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS ~SIDE
WATER ON KfTCHEN
FLOOR OR ON
BO~OM OF FREE~R
REFWGERATOR
HAS ODOR
~TERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● If the water dispenser has not been used for a long time, dispense water
in regul~ manner until all water in the system is replenished with fresh water.
* Poor-tasting incoming water. Instrdl a water filter-see Water Filter section.
Q Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after
refrigerator is fwst ins@led.
* If water dispenser has not been used for a long time, water in first
glass will
not be as cool as in succeeding glasses.
● If the water system has been drained, allow several hours for replenished
supply to chill.
● Water supply line turned off or not connected.
* Supply line may be clogged with sediment.
● If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first instiled, there may be air
in the water system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove
wapped air from the waterline and to fill the water system.
● Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm
liquid around
front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation
on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
* Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
● Tbo frequent or too long door openings.
* In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
● The drain in the bottom of the refrigerator may be clogged. Remove any ice on
the freezer bottom and clean the drain. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
● When using the dispenser use a glass no taller than six inches (15 cm) tall. A taller
glass may be jamming cubs in the funnel chute. They can fuse inside the chute
and drop out later, Ieavkg water or ice on the floor.
* Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
● Check for spoiled food.
● titerior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleming section.
● Defrost water system needs cleaing.
* Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
* No power at outiet.
* Light buib needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning section.
If you need more help... In the United States
call, toll free:
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service
In Canada: Manager Consumer Relations
2645 Skymark Ave., Mississauga (Ontario) Canada L4W 4H2
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We’ll Be There
With the purchase ofyour new appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information
or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call+rwrite!
In-Home Repair Service In the United States:
800-GE-CARES (800-432-273~
Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your new appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for
you. Many
GE Consumer Service company+perated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or atyourconvenience (7: OOa.m. to
7:OOp.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.
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Whatever your question about your new 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 contact ManageL Consumer Relations, Cameo, Inc.,
2645 SkymarkAvenue, Miwisauga, Ontario, Canada 14W4H2
br Custome~ With Impaired Hearing,..
In the United States: 80@833-4322
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC
(800%3.%4322) to request information or service.
In Canada contact Manage4 Consumer Relations, Cameo, Inc.,
2645 SkymarkAvenue, Misisauga, Ontario, Canada L4W4H2
Service Contrac&ln the United States:80@626-2224
You can have tie 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
andyou’11 receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at
today’s prices.
800-461-36361n Canada
Pa~ andAccessor;es In the UnitedStates: 80@62&2002
kdtidu~ qdfied to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parw
system provides access to over 47,000 Genuine Renewal Parts... and all
are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contiedinthis boo~et cover procedures intended to beperformedbymy user. Other servicing
generMyshosdd be referred to qudfied service personnel. Caution must be exercised, shce improper servictigmaycause
unsafe operation.
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