GE GPS12FGHBBB Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions..............2,3
Operating Instructions
Control Settings ....................... 4
Storage Drawers ....................... 4
Ice Service .............................. 5
Care and Cleaning .................. 6, 7
Installation Instructions
Advanced Planning ................... 8
Refrigerator Features .................. 9
Reversing the Door Swing ........ 1O,11
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds ........... 12
Problem Solver ................... 13, 14
Consumer Support
Warranty ........................... 16
Consumer Support .......... Back Page
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
GEAppliances website
For more information on your refrigerator's operation, visit www, GEAppliances.com or
call 800, GECARES (800, 432,2737), In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800, 567,3344,
REFRIGERATOR SAFETYINFORMATION
A This is the safety alert symbol, This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others, All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION", These words are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used,
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves
in the refrigerator, They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves,
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet, Skin may stick to
these extremely cold surfaces,
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance,
, In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with
the heating element that releases the cubes, Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in,
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances
between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small, Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area,
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs,
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by aqua/ified individual,
Turning the control to the COLD position does not remove
power to the light circuit,
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely,
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator
shouldbe unpluggedin order to avoid contact with a live
wire filament, (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced,)

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_ Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
IDonot use an adapter
lFailure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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, Do not use an
adapter,
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet 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,
PROPERDISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
Remove flesh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can
result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past, Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous even if they will sit for '_ust a few days," If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents,
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or
Freezer:
Take offthe fresh food and freezer doors,
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside,
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which
under federal law must be removed prior to product
disposal, If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with the company handling the disposal
about what to do,
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAflON CAREFULLX
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control on the refrigerator.
Temp Control
Freezer Temp Control
Min is Cold
Middle is Normal
Max is Coldest
/There is atemperature control in the fresh food compartment as well as the freezer
compartment./nit/ally set the control to the recommended normal settings in the fresh food
and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Temp Control
Fresh Food Temp Control
1 is Cold
4 is Normal
7 is Coldest
Contro/ Settings
The fresh food control and the freezer control should be
adjusted one increment at a time, Allow 12 hours after each
adjustment for the compartment to reach the temperature you
have set,
After each adjustment, check both the freezer and the fresh
food compartments, Changing the fresh food control will affect
the temperature of the freezer compartment, Likewise, changing
the freezer control can affect the temperature of the fresh food
compartment,
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage
and operating conditions and may require more than one
adjustment, Factors that affect temperature include the amount
of food in the fresh food and freezer compartments, frequency
of door opening, and temperature of food when placed in either
compartment,
About the storage drawers.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
These storage drawers provide space to store
fruits, vegetables and meats, To remove and replace the drawers and the cover above them, the door must be fully
opened, In some installations, the refrigerator
may have to be moved away from the wall for
the door to be fully opened,

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Ice Trays
To make ice, fill the ice tray with water and set
it on a level surface in the freezer compartment,
Ice cubes will form in a few hours,
To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside down,
hold it over a container and twist both ends,
For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray
right-side up, twist both ends slightly and
remove as many cubes as you want,
Wash icetrays in lukewarm water only-
do notput them in an automatic dishwasher,
Ice maker Accessory Kit
An ice maker accessory kit is available from
your dealer, The IM-4D or IM-6D accessory
kit will work with your refrigerator, To
order, go to GEApplianceparts,com or call
800,626,2002, In Canada call 800,661,1 616,
NOTE: The step shelf in the freezer MUST be
placed in the lowest position when the ice
maker is installed,
The water valve cover assembly that
came with the Owner's Manual must be
installed when installing the optional ice
maker kit, Please call 1-800-432-2737 and
order part WR13X20070 if the water valve
cover assembly is missing, In Canada, call
800,561,3344,
Water Supply Kits
Kits containing copper tubing, shutoff valve,
fittings and instructions needed to connect the
ice maker to your cold water line are available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and
Accessories, In the U,S,,call 800,626,2002, In
Canada, call 800,661,1616

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent, Dry with a clean, soft cloth,
Do not wipe the stainless steel door with
a soiled dishcloth or wet towel, These may
leave aresidue that can erode the finish, Do
not use scouring pads; powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
weaken the finish, Use only aliquid cleanser
f/'ee of grit and rub in the direction of the
brush lines,
The stainless steel door and door handle
can be cleaned with a commercially
available stainless steel cleaner, Cleaners
with oxalic acid (e,g, Bar Keepers Friend
Soft Cleanser) will remove rust, lime, and
other tarnish, Do not use appliance wax or
polish on the stainless steel,
Protect thepaint 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 kitchen/appliance wax when
the refrigerator is new, and then at least
twice a year,
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments,
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 sod(] solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water, This both cleans and
neutralizes odors, Rinse and wipe dry,
Other parts ofthe refrigerator-including door
gaskets,fruit and vegetable drawers,and all
plastic parts--can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the 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,
Do not wash any plastic refi'igerator parts
in the dishwasher,
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some
models) with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to
break, Handle glass shelves carefL/l_ Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter,

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Bulb
Replacing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Turn off the appliance or disconnect
the electricity at the main power supply before
removing the light bulb, Failure to do so could
result in electric shock or personal injur_
0 Unplug the refrigerator,
0 Remove the shelves (if necessary),
0 The light bulb is located behind a light lens
in the ceiling of the refrigerator section, The
light lens is snapped in, To remove the light
lens, use a flat head screw driver to push
one of the tabs
Unscrew the LED light bulb and tilt the
bulb up 30 to 45 ° to remove it from the
socket,
The bulb may be replaced with an
incandescent appliance bulb 25W or
less, To replace with a new LED bulb,
please call 800,GE,CARES (800,492,2737)
during normal business hours, In
Canada, call 800,661,1616
Using a bulb rated higher than 25W/120V
may damage the control housing and light
lens,
Replace the light lens,
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and unplug the refrigerator, Clean the interior
with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of
water, Leave the doors open,
Preparing to Move
Remove food and unplug the refrigerator,
Secure all loose items such as shelves and
drawers by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage,
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving,

Installation
Instructions ,efrigerator
Models GPS12
ff you have questions, call 1.800. GE.CARES or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geapp/iances.ca
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
"IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local
inspector's use,
.IMPORTANT- Observea,,governingcodes
and ordinances,
.Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer,
. Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
for future reference,
. Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic
mechanical skills,
. Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
Reversing the Door Swing
1 hour
. Proper installation isthe responsibility of the installer,
. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered
under the Warranty,
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
. Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go
below 55°F (13°C) because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures,
. Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded,
CLEARANCES
. Free-standing installation only,
. If the refrigerator is being installed next to a wall, leave
sufficient space on the hinge side to allow the door
to swing open enough to access the clear bins in the
refrigerator compartment,
. Do not install within 5" (13 cm) of the range,
. Minimum Clearances:
Back - 3" from the wall
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
. Remove tape and any labels (except for the rating label)
from your refrigerator, Tape or glue residue can also be
removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers, Wipe with warm
water and dry,
, Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape
or glue, These products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator,
, When moving the refrigerator, do not tilt the refrigerator
beyond 45 ° from upright position,
LEVELING LEGS
Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator
should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor, and the front is raised just enough that
the door closes easily when opened about halfway,
To adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs clockwise
to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it,
To raise [he refrigerator
POWER CORD
. Plug the refrigerator power cord into its own properly
grounded wall outlet with a voltage rating matching that
on the refrigerator rating plate,
. Do not use an extension cord,
. Read all safety precautions on pages 2 and 3,

Installation Instructions
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
Freezer Shelf
Freezer Temp
Control
Refrig,
Lamp
Refrigerator
Temp Control
Lamp
Refrig
Shelves
Cris F
Clear Freezer
Bins
Clear Refrigerator
Door Bins
Adjustable Feet

Installation Instructions
REVERSINGTHE DOOR SWING
IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing:
. Read the instructions all the way through before starting,
. Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint,
. Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using
them in the wrong places,
. Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors,
. It is recommended that 2 people perform this task,
IMPORTANT; Once you begin, do not move the 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 and reverse all references to left and right,
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
8 mm Socket driver
Phillips screwdriver
Masking tape
Putt}/knife or
thin-blade screwdriver
ET1REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
Remove the hinge cover, Unscrew and remove the top
hinge,
Lift the freezer door
up and away from the
appliance,
Set the door on a non-
scratching surface with
the outside up,
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\
Do not let door drop to the floor,
Doing so could damage the door stop,
[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR
Tape the door shut with masking tape,
Remove the center hinge by removing the screws, Lift
up the hinge to remove it,
NOTE: Some models have a washer between the
center hinge and the top of the fresh food door, Be
careful not to lose them,
Remove the tape holding the door shut,
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Lift the fresh food door up and off the bottom hinge,
Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching surface,
NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s)
between the bottom hinge and the bottom of the fresh
food door that may stick to the door, Do not lose,
Do not let door drop to the floor,
Doing so could damage the door stop,
F3qBOTTOM HINGE
Remove the screws and bottom hinge from the right
side, Remove the screw covers from the left corner,
Using the left hinge included with the parts that came
with your refrigerator along with the screws (and
washers if applicable) removed earlier, install the left
hinge onto the bottom left of your refrigerator,
Place the screw covers into the holes now vacant on
the right,
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Installation Instructions
REVERSINGTHE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
[] TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR STOP
TO THE LEFT
Remove the door stop from the bottom of the right
side of the door, Transfer the screw covers from the
bottom left side to the right side,
Using the left door stop included with the parts that
came with your refrigerator, install the left door stop,
[] REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR
Make sure the washer(s) are in place on the bottom
hinge pin, Make sure the door is aligned horizontally
and vertically, Place the fresh food door on the bottom
hinge, close the door and tape it in place with
masking tape, / /"
Remove the screw covers from the left edge of the
door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side,
Screw Covers
I
r-eqINSTALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEFT
Remove the three screw covers on the left side and
install two of them on the right,
Using the middle hinge and screws (and washers if
applicable) removed earlier, install the left middle hinge
on the left side,
Remove the tape
holding the door
shut,
assembled correctly, the
hinge is tight against the cabinet,
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[][] INSTALL CENTER HINGE ON
THE LEFT (CONT.)
ATTENTION: The
screws must be
properly tightened.
Turn the screws until
snug, Then tighten the
screws a minimum of
1/2 turn using both
hands,
[] TRANSFERTOP HINGE TO THE LEFT
Using a putty knife with the edge covered with
masking tape, remove the screw cover on the left,
Be careful of the
paint finish,
Reinstall the screw
cover on the right
side,
TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR STOP
TO THE LEFT
the bottom of the right side of ___:-- ........ --_
the door, Transfer the screw __
covers from the bottom left 0 1
side to the right side,
Using the left door stop g
included with the parts that
came with your refrigerator, install the left door stop,
[]_ REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR
Transfer the Screw Cover
screw cover on
top of the door to
the opposite side,
Place the freezer [ °
door on the center hinge over the pin, Assure the door
is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that the gasket
seals on all sides,
Attach the top hinge removed earlier on the left side of
your refrigerator and replace the hinge cover
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Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators
have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and
longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
, You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS,POPS,
CRACKSand CHIRPS
, You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens ,
as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
, The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound ,
when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
, Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and ,
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
, On models with an ice maker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice ,
bucket.
WHIR./
, You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,
when the doors are opened frequently or when a large
amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain
the correct temperatures.
WATERSOUNDS
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The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due
to pressure equalization.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money,/Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes
Refrigeratordoesnot Refrigeratordefrostcycle.
, Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Vibration or rattling Front leveling legs need adjusting.
(slight vibration is
normal)
Motoroperatesforlong Normalwhenrefrigeratorisfirstplugged
periods or cycles on and in.
off frequently. (Modern
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end,
Push the plug completely into the outlet,
Replace fuse or reset the breaker,
Ice cubes have odor/
Slow ice cube freezing
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Moisture collects inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
See Leveling Legs,
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down,
Often occurs when large amounts of This is normal,
refrigerators with more food are placed in refrigerator.
storage space and a
larger freezer require Door left open. Check to see if a package is holding door open,
more operating time, Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal,
Theystart andstop Temperature control set at the coldest See About the control,
often to maintain even setting.
temperatures.)
Fresh foodor freezer Temperature control not set cold See About the control,
compartment too warm enough.
Warm weather or frequent door Set the temperature control one step colder, See
openings. About the control,
Door left open. Check to see if a package is holding door open,
Frost or ice crystals on Door left open. Check to see ira package is holding door open,
frozen food (frost within Too frequent or too long door openings.
package is normal)
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice Wrap foods well,
cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and cleaning,
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open,
Temperature control not set cold See About the control,
enough.
Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped,
Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months,
Interior needs cleaning. See Cnre and cleaning,
Not unusual during periods of high Wipe surface dry,
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
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Before you carl for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money,/Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Interior light does
not work
Food is freezing in the
refrigerator
Rust, tarnish, or grime on
stainless steel doors
Possible Causes
No power at outlet,
Light bulb burned out.
Food too close to the air vent at the
back of the refrigerator.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Moist environment or salt air.
What To Do
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See RepA?cing the light bulb,
Move the food away from the air vent.
Move the refrigerator control to a warmer
temperature setting one increment at a time. See
About the controls:
Clean stainless steel with cleaners containing
oxalic acid (e.g. Bar Keepers Friend Soft
Cleanser) will remove rust, lime,and other
tarnish. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach because these
products cGn scrGtch Gnd ruin the brush finish
of the stainless steel.
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Refrigerator Warranty.
For US Customers, all warranty service provided by our Factory Service
Centers, or an authorized Customer Care '_technician. To schedule
service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at OEAppliances.com, or call
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model
number a vailable when calling for service.
In Canada, ca//800. 561.3344.
Servicing your refrigerator may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE
Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE ,improve
its products by providing GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be
sent to GE,please advise your technician NOT to submit the data to GE at the time of service.
GE Will Replace
One Year Anypartofthe refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From thedate ofthe original Duringthe limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,freeofcharge, all labor and related service
purchase to replacethe defective part.
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it isabused, misused, or used for other
than the intended purpose or usedcommercially.
Lossof food due to spoilage.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
Damage caused after delivery.
Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water
pressure that isoutside the specified operating range or due to
excessive sediment in the water supply.
Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge,
if included, other than as noted above.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of
God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects
with this appliance.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
Damage to finish (rust, tarnish, or small blemishes) must be
reported within 48 hours following delivery of appliance.
Products which are not defective, broken, or which are working as
described in the owner's manual.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the ,implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law
For US Customers: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized
Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to
your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Wa rra ntor US: General Electric Company. Louisvifle, KY 40225
For Customers in Canada: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. In-home warrant service will be provided in areas
where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.
Warrantor Canada: MC Commercial, Burlington, Ontario, LTt?5B6
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Mesures de securite .......... 18, 19
Instructions de fonctionnement
Reglage des commandes ............. 20
Bacs de rangement ................... 20
Production de glace ................... 21
Entretien et nettoyage ............ 22, 23
Instructions d'installation
Planification ........................ 24
Composants du refrig6rateur ......... 25
Inversion de
I'ouverture des portes ............ 26, 27
Troubleshooting Tips
Bruits normaux
de fonctionnement .................. 28
Avant d'appeler
un reparateur .................... 29, 30
Soutien au consommateur
Garantie ............................ 31
Soutien au consommateur .......... 32
Ecrivez ici [e numero de mode[e et [e
numero de serie :
Modele #
Serie #
Vous les trouvez sur une etiquette
dans le coin superieur gauche du
compartiment refrigerateur,
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE.
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D'UTIL ISER VOTRER£FRIGERATEUR.
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CONSIGNES DE SF:CURITE POUR LE REFRIGERATEUR
ACe symbole represente une alerte de securite. Ce symbole vous avise de dangers possibles pouvant causer
la mort, des blessures ou autres. Tousles messages de securite seront precedes du symbole d'alerte de secu-
rite ainsi que des mots <<DANGER >>,<<AVERTISSEMENT >>ou <<MISE EN GARDE >>.Ces messages sont les suiv-
ants '
I_ ignale une situation qui presente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n'est pas evitee, entrainera des blessures
graves, voire la mort,
I_ ignale une situation qui presertte un danger imminent et qui, si elle n'est pas evitee, peut entrainer des
blessures graves, voire la mort,
Signale une situation qui presente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n'est pas evitee, peut entrainer des
blessures mineures ou graves,
IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SI:CURITE
Pour reduire le risque d'incendie, d'explosion, de choc electrique ou de blessures Iorsque
vous utilisez votre refrigerateur, veuillez suivre ces consignes de securite '
Vous devez bien installer et placer votre refrigerateur,
conformement aux Instructions d'installation avant de
I'utiliser,
Ne permettez pas aux enfants de grimper, se tenir ou se
suspendre aux tablettes du refrigerateur, IIs pourraient
se blesser gravement,
, Ne touchezjamais les surfaces froides dans le
compartiment congelation quand vos mains sont
humides ou mouillees, Votre peau peut coller hces
surfaces extr6mement froides,
, Ne conservezjamais ou n'utilisezjamais d'essence
ou d'autres liquides ou gaz inflammables hproximite
de votre refrigerateur ou de tout autre appareil
electromenager,
,Dans les refrigerateurs qui ont des machines hglaqons,
evitez tout contact avec les el6ments mobiles du
mecanisme d'ejection ou avec I'element chauffant
(situe dans le bas de la machine hglaqons) qui libere les
glaqons, Ne mettezjamais vos doigts ou vos mains sur
le mecanisme de fabrication automatique de glaqons
quand le refrigerateur est branche,
Ne laissezjamais vos doigts dans des endroits o@ils
risquent d'6tre pinces, L'ecartement entre les portes
et I'armoire est necessairement petit, Faites attention
de fermer les portes quand des enfants se trouvent h
proximite,
Debranchez votre refrigerateur avant de le nettoyer et
de le reparer,
NOTE: Nous vous recommandons fortement de faire
accomplir tout service par un technicien qualifie,
Tourner la commande hla position COLD(froid) ne coupe
pas I'alimentation au circuit de la lampe,
Ne recongelezjamais des aliments congeles qui ont
completement degel6,
Le refrigerateur dolt etre debranche avant de
remplacer I'ampoule afin d'eviter tout contact avec un
fil de c_ble sous tension,
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE S£CURITE.
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D'UTILISER VO TRE REFRIGERA TEUR. elect,ome,age,,geca
_t( Risque d'explosion.
Conservez les materiaux et vapeurs inflammables tels que I'essence a I'ecart de votre refrigerateur.
un incendie voire la mort pourrait en resulter.
BRANCHEMENTS ELECTRIQUES
Risque de choc electrique.
Branchez I'appareil dans une prise triple avec terre.
Ne retirez pas la broche de terre.
IN utilisez pas d adaptateur.
lLenon-respect de ces instructions peut entrainer des risc[ues d'incendies, des chocs electriques ou la mort.
Ne coupez pas ou n'enlevez pas, sous aucun pretexte, la troisieme broche de rnise a la terre du cordon
d'alimentation. Pour des raisons de securite, cet appareil doit etre correctement rnis a la terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est equipe d'une fiche
trois broches (pour une mise a la terre) qui s'adapte a la prise
de courant standard a 3 broches (pour une mise a la terre) pour
minimiser les risques de chocs electriques par cet appareil,
FaRes verifier la prise murale et le circuit electrique par
un electricien qualifie pour s'assurer que le systeme est
correctement mis a la terre,
Dans le cas d'une prise biphasee, I'installateur a la
responsabilite et I'obligation de la remplacer par une
prise triphasee correctement mise a la terre, N'utilisez pas
d'adaptateur,
Le rdrigerateur doit toujours etre branche a sa propre prise
electrique d'une tension nominale correspondant a celle
indiquee sur sa plaque signaletique,
Le rendement de votre r6frig6rateur sera meilleur et vous
eviterez ainsi de surcharger les circuits electriques et de
surchauffer le cSblage de votre maison, et eviterez ainsi
tout risque d'incendie provoque par des cSbles surchauffes,
Ne debranchezjamais le r6frigerateur en tirant sur le cordon
d'alimentation, Prenez toL_jours fermement la fiche en main et
tirez pour la sortir de la prise,
Reparez ou remplacez immediatement tout cordon electrique
use ou endommage, N'utilisez pas un cordon fissure ou
pr6sentant des dommages dus aux frottements soit sur sa
Iongueur ou aux extremit6s,
Lorsque vous eloignez votre refrig6rateur du mur, fares
attention a ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon d'alimentation
afin de ne pas I'endommager,
MISE AU REBUT APPROPRIEEDEVOTRE ANCIEN REFRIGERATEUR
Un enfant risque de suffoquer ou d'y etre emprisonne.
Demontez les portes du compartiment de refrigeration et du compartiment de congelation du
refrigerateur, avant mettre celui-ci au rebut. Le non-respect de cette recommandation peut entrainer
I'enfermement d'un enfant qui peut entrainer la mort ou des lesions cerebrales.
IMPORTANT: Les enfants pris au piege ou morts d'asphyxie sont
toujours d'actualite, Les refrigerateursjetes ou
abandonnes restent dangereux meme si vous ne
les laissez au rebut que pour _ quelquesjours _, Si
vous voulezjeter votre ancien reffigerateur, suivez les
instructions suivantes pour empecher les accidents,
Avant dejeter votre ancien refrigerateur ou
congelateur:
Demontez les portes du compartiment de rdrigeration
et du compartiment de congelation,
Laissez les clayettes en place, pour eviter que des
enfants puissent facilement grimper dans votre
reffigerateur,
Fluides frigorigP.nes
Les appareils refrigerants contiennent des fluides
frigorigenes qui conformement a la legislation fed6rale
doivent etre retires avant la mise au rebut de I'appareil,
Si vous mettez au rebut un ancien refrig6rateur
contenant des fluides frigorigenes, verifiez la procedure
suivre aupres de la compagnie responsable de
I'elimination,
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/t propos de la commande du r#.frigerateur.
Temp Control
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Commande de temperature
du congelateur
Min correspond a Froid
Middle correspond a Normal
Max correspond a Le plus froid
Line commande de temperature se trouve dans les compart/ments refrigerateur et
congdateur. Au debut, reglez les commandes aux valeurs normales recommandees pour
les compartiments refrigerateur et congdateur. AIIouez 24 heures pour la stabilisation de la
temperature.
Temp Control
Commande de temp6rature du r6frig6rateur
1 correspond a Froid
4 correspond a Normal
7 correspond a Le plus froid
Reglage des commandes
Les commandes des compartiments refrigerateur et
congelateur doivent 6tre regl6es d'une valeur _-_la lois, AIIouez
12 heures apres chaque reglage pour que le compartiment
atteigne la valeur choisie,
Apres chaque reglage, verifiez les deux compartiments,
refrigerateur et congelateur, Une modification de la commande
refrigerateur aura un effet sur la temperature du compartiment
congelateur, L'inverse est aussi vrai, une modification de la
commande congelateur aura un effet sur la temperature du
compartiment refrigerateur,
Les reglages vont varier en fonction de vos preferences et
des conditions d'utilisation, et ils peuvent necessiter plus d'un
ajustement Parmi les facteurs qui influencent la temperature,
mentionnons la quantite de nourriture dans les compartiments
refrigerateur et congelateur, la frequence d'ouverture des portes
et la temperature de I'aliment Iorsqu'il est place dans un des
compartiments,
Bacs de rangement
Bacs a legumes et a fruits
Ces bacs de rangement procurent de I'espace
pour les fruits, les Bgumes et la viande, Pour enlever et replacer les bacs et le couvercle au-dessus d'eux, la porte doit
6tre entierement ouverte, Dans certaines
installations, il peut s'averer necessaire
d%loigner le refrigerateur du mur pour obtenir
une ouverture totale de la porte,
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