GE GAV3BAMR User manual

General Electric Co.

1 door refrigerator
GAV3BAMR
User and Care Manual

Table of contents
Installation..............................................2
Name of parts........................................3
For your safety.......................................8
Before you call for service ..................10
How to clean..........................................6
When you have a problem ...................7
How to operate......................................4
Before use .............................................4
How to control temperature ..................4
Ice trays .................................................4
Care of your refrigerator........................5
How to Defrost.......................................5

Thank you purchasing a GE refrigerator.
To use it properly save this manual together with the warranty card.
if your refrigerator needs service please contact the store you purchased your refrigerator
or the nearest GE service center.
Do not try to service yourself.
·Install refrigerator
in a convenient
location away from
extreme heat and
cold.
·Allow sufficient clearance between the
refrigerator and side wall so the door
can open fully and to minimize noise.
This refrigerator is not designed for a
recessed installation.
Installation
1How to Install
·Place your refrigerator away from any heat
source and out of the direct sunlight.
·High surrounding temperature will lower
cooling efficiency and increase your
electricity bill.
·Place the refrigerator in an area with low
moisture. Splashing water or a high
moisture area may cause a short circuit or
rusting.
·Level the refrigerator so that it rests solidly
on the floor without rocking.
·Leveling legs located near each front
corner of the refrigerator are adjustable
Turn to raise or lower them. If necessary,
shim under the rear corners.
2Leveling
3Keep away from heat or direct sun light
4Keep away from water and moisture
30cm
6cm 6cm
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Name Of Parts
Name Of Parts
Pocket Shelf Magnetic Door Seal
Adjustable
Legs
Drain Pan
(Use of Defrost)
Refrigerator
Shelf
Egg Shelf
Temperature
Control
Ice Making Compartment
Ice cube Tray
Ice Making
Compartment
Door
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How To Operate
󱇧󱇧Before use
1. Wipe the inside of the refrigerator to ensure
it is completely clean.
2. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
3. There may be a smell of plastic when you
initially open the door. This is not unusual.
Temperature control
You can control the inside temperature by
turning the thermostat dial. Higher numbers
mean greater cooling power, smaller numbers
mean less cooling power. To make ice cubes in
the ice making compartment, set the dial to “7”.
The dial does not have to be set exactly on the
numbers, but can be any place in between.
󱇧󱇧How to make ice cubes
1. Fill tray 3/4 full with water to allow
expansion during freezing.
2. Place the ice tray in the ice making compartment.
★How to take the ice cubes out
When the ice is made, grasp each end of
the icetray and twist it gently
4. Set the temperature control dial to “high
and run for 2-3 hours before placing any
food in the refrigerator. Only place food in
when the refrigerator has cooled
sufficiently.
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Care Of Your Refrigerator
Care Of Your Refrigerator
󱇧󱇧How to store food properly
1. Allow warm food to cool before storing in
the refrigerator to prevent the effect of odor
on other foods.
2. Maintain space between food to allow cold
air to circulate sufficiently inside the
refrigerator.
3. For better taste do not refreeze food once
defrosted completely.
4. For longer periods of storage, a label with
the food name and date of purchase can
be useful.
5. Do not store food for longer than the
recommended time.
󱇧󱇧Recommended period of
refrigeration
For the best taste please refer to the
following recommended refrigeration
period table.
Please clean your refrigerator regularly to keep
food fresh and safe.
How to defrost
To maintain the most efficient operation of the
refrigerator with the minimum electrical energy
consumption, defrost the ice making compartment
when the frost is about 5mm/(1/4 inch) thick.
Set the temperature control to off. Drain pan
must be placed directly beneath the evaporator
to catch melting water. Keep the door open to
speed up defrosting. Empty water from the
drain pan as required.
Beef 2-3 days
Pork 3-4 days
Poultry 1-2 days
Fish 2-3 days
Ham, Sausage 3-4 days
Bean curd 1 day
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How To Clean
󱇧󱇧Cleaners
Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners,
heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents on any
surface.
󱇧󱇧Exterior
Wipe with damp, sudsy cloth, rinse and
dry. For stubborn stains and for periodic
waxing, use silicon wax.
󱇧󱇧Ice making compartment
First defrost the evaporator.
Do not scrape with any sharp instruments.
After defrosting is complete, wash with
warm, sudsy water.
󱇧󱇧The finishing touch
Replace all parts and reset the
temperature control knob to the desired
temperature.
󱇧󱇧Refrigerator section
Wash shelves, drawers and other
removable parts with warm sudsy water,
rinse and dry. Wash interior with baking
soda (3 table sway to one quart of water)
or warm sudsy water.
󱇧󱇧Magnetic door seals
Wash with warm sudsy water.
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When You Have Problem
When You Have Problem
󱇧󱇧Power failure
If you know when the power will go out set
the temperature control knobs at higher
cooling position 1-2 hour ahead.
Do not open doors frequently during the
power failure.
Even with the unexpected power failure if
you do not open the doors your refrigerator
will keep proper temperature for about 2-3
hours in refrigerator section and 1-2 hours
in ice making section.
󱇧󱇧When not using refrigerator for a
long time
1. Disconnect the power cord and clean the
inside of the refrigerator.
2. Leave the doors open for 2-3 days to dry
the inside of the refrigerator completely.
󱇧󱇧Relocation of refrigerator
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove water from the drain pan.
3. Take food out of the refrigerator
compartment.
4. Fasten the doors with tape while moving to
prevent them from opening.
5. For safety, use 2 people to carry the
refrigerator.
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For Your Safety
1Do not connect multiple appliances to
one outlet. It could cause a fire. 4Be careful not to place the power cord underneath of the refrigerator or other
heavy objects. Damage to the power
cord could cause a fire.
5Your refrigerator is not designed for
medical purpose. Do not store medicine
or medical equipment in this refrigerator.
6Do not store volatile materials in the
refrigerator.
2To avoid the possibility of electrical
shock, ground the refrigerator properly.
The ground screw is located on the rear
side of the refrigerator.
3Do not place hot objects, such as pots
or pans, on top of the refrigerator.
Temperatures over 60℃could discolor
the cabinet.
Ground Screw
Serum Serum
Vaccine
Benzine Ethylene
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For Your Safety
7Do not use flammable sprays near the
refrigerator. Electrical spark may cause
explosion.
8Do not hang on the refrigerator doors.
When cleaning the refrigerator do
not splash water directly to the
refrigerator.
Follow the cleaning instructions
described in this manual.
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If you unplug the power cord please
wait at least 5 minutes before
plugging in again. Otherwise it could
damage your refrigerator.
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9Do not open the refrigerator door or
unplug the power cord when there is a
gas leakage in the house. Electrical
spark by opening the door or unplugging
the power cord can cause fire. When
there is a gas leakage, open the
windows and vent completely before use
of refrigerator.
Wait for 5
minutes
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Before You Call For Service
Before you call for service please check the table below. Your problem could be easily
corrected. If you still need service please contact the store where you purchased or the
nearest GE service center.
When Check If...
Not Cooling Check if power supply cord is unplugged.
Check if it is a power failure.
Check the circuit breaker.
Not enough cooling Check if temperature control knob is in the proper position.
Check if there is heat source nearby or direct sunlight.
Check if warm food was put in the refrigerator or the door was
opened too often.
Check if there is too much food in the refrigerator.
Noise Check if the floor is level.
Check if too close to the wall.
Sweat on refrigerator During very humid weather, such as rainy season, there may be
sweat on a refrigerator cabinet. It is comparable to the sweat on
a glass of ice water. This is not a functional problem with the
refrigerator. Wipe it off with a dry towel.
Sweat inside of refrigerator Check if the door was opened too often or if the door was left
open.
Check if you put warm food in the refrigerator.
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