GE Monogram Refrigerator User manual

Owner's
Manual
Bottom-Freezer
Built-In Refrigerators
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Consumer Information
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Introduction Your new Monogram refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements
or assiduous attention to detail-or for all of these reasons-you'll find that your Monogram
refrigerator's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The Monogram refrigerator was designed to prmdde the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen
cabinetry. Decorative door insert panels allow it to match your kitchen cabinets or blend with
your kitchen decon
Since the Monogram refrigerator is a built-in product, custom panels are required on the
front of the Monogram refrigerator: Consult your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker for your
customized look.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your refrigerator
properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: www.monogram.eom
Contents Consumer Services
Important Phone Numhers ................ 19
Model and Serial Numbers ................. 3
Performance Dam Sheet .................. 17
Problem Solver ....................... 15, 16
Product Registradon ...................... 3
Safety Instructions ...................... 4-7
State of Calitbrnia
Water Treatment Dmdce Certificate ......... 18
Warranty ........................ Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning--Outside and Inside ............. 13
Condenser .............................. 13
Light Bulb Replacement .................. 14
Vacation ................................ 14
Operating Instructions
Automatic lcemaker ...................... 10
Master Light Switch ....................... 9
Shelves ................................. 12
Storage Pans ............................ 11
Temperature Controls ..................... 8
Water Filter Cartridge ..................... 9
Before
using
your
refrigerator
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to
help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
lfyou don't understand something or need
more help, tbere is a list of toll-flee consumer
service numbers included in the back section
of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
You'll see them on a label inside the flesh food
compartment under tile storage drawers on tile
right side.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card included
with this manual.
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:
If you _ceived
a damaged
refrigerator
Immediately con_ct the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the refrigerator:
Save time
& money Before you request smwice, check the Problem
Solver in tile back of this manual. It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
We're proud of our service and want you m be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with tile service you receive, here are steps to
follow for thrther help.
For customers in the USA:
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:
Managm; Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
For customers in Canada:
FIRST, contact the people who sen,iced 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:
Managm; Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING-When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
*Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
*This refrigerator must be properly installed
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 when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may adhere to these extremely cold
surtaces.
* 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 icemakers,
avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of tile icemakm: Do
not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking 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 caref_ll closing doors when children are
in the area.
• Unplug your refrigerator before deaning
and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
•Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
set the Master Light s_dtch in the OFF
position to turn off the lights in order to
avoid contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.) NOTE: Setting the
refrigerator temperature controls to OFF
does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they
will sit for 'lust 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 off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling
system that used CFCs (chloroiluorocarbons).
CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
Ifyou are throwing away your old refrigerator,
make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed tor
proper disposal by a qualified servicen If you
intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you
can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.

LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT :Lorsque vous
utilisez le rg_fi'igg_ratem; observez toujours
certaines precautions de base, notamment :
*N'utilisez le r6frig6rateur que pour son usage
pr6vu, comme d_crit dans le present manuel.
• InstaUez le r6frig6rateur conform6ment aux
directives d'installation avant de l'utiliser.
*Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s'asseoir,
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
r6frig6rateur. Ils pourraient endommager le
rdfrig6rateur et se blesser gravement.
* Une fois le r6frig6rateur en marche, ne
touchez pas les surfaces froides du
cong61ateur, surtout si vous avez les mains
humides ou mouill6es :la peau risque
d'adh6rer _ ces surfaces tr6s fi'oides.
•N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables _t
proximit6 de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil 61ectrom6nager.
* Pour les r_frig_rateurs dot_s d'une machine
it gla_:ons automatique, _vitez le contact avec
les pi_ces mobiles du m_canisme djectetu,
ou avec l'_l_ment chauf[hnt situ_ _tla partie
infi}rieure de la machine 'a glagons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m_canisme
de la machine _tglagons pendant que le
r_frig_rateur est branch(_.
• FAoignez les doigts des parties du
rdfrigdrateur o/_ Fon peut fac'dement se
pincer : les espaces entre les portes et entre
les portes et les placards sont toujours dtroits.
Soyez prudent lolsque vous fermez les portes
de l'appareil en prdsence des entants.
• D_branchez votre r_frig_rateur avant
de le nettoyer et de le r_parer.
REMARQUE :Nous vous recommandons
vivement de confier route r_paration 'a tin
technicien qualifi&
• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grill_e,
mettez le commutateur de lumi_re principale
en position OFF (arr_t) pour _teindre la
lumi_re afin d'dviter tout contact avec un
fil sous tension. (Une ampoule grill_e
peut se briser pendant l'op_ration).
REMARQUE :Lorsque vous placez les
commandes de temperature du r_frig_rateur
sur OFF (arr&t), l'alimentation _lectrique
de l'ampoule n'est pas couple.
•Ne fares PAS reeongeler des aliments
surgel_s qui ont compl_tement d_gel_.
Ik DANGER: RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS
Les enfhnts pris au pi_ge ou morts d'asphyxie
sont tot_ours d'actualitd. Les appareils de
r4frig_ration abandon4s sont tot!jours aussi
dangereux, m4me si on n'attend que "quelque
jours" pour s'en d4barasser. Si vous ne gardez
pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les
directives ci-dessous afin de pr4venir les
accidents.
Avant de vous d_barasser de votre vieux
appareil de r_frig_ration :
* D_montez les portes.
*Laissez les clayettes en place afin d'emp_cher
les enfants de grimper _ l'int_riem:
SE DEBARRASSER DU CFC
Votre ancien r&frigg_rateur petit avoir tin
syst_me de refroidissement qui a utilis& les CFC
(chlorofluorocarbones). Les CFCs sontjug&s
noci[g pour Fozone stratosph&ique.
Si vous ddbarrassez de votre viel appareil de
rdfrigdrafion, assurez-vous que le frigorig&ne
avec CFC soit enlevd correctement par tin
technicien qualifi& Si vous libdrez
intentionnellement ce fi'igog&ne avec CFC
vouz pouvez &tre soumis aux contraventions
et _tl'emprisonnement apr&s les stipulations
des lois sur l'environment. 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. For personal safety, this appliance
must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the ,_-alloutlet 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 m have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Use of a GFI (Ground Fault Interruptor) is not
recommended for the refrigerator outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This proxddes the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO A
2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
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 tile
wall, be careflll not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for
particular electrical system specifications
for this refrigeraton
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

RA CCORDEMENT JELECTRIQUE
Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi_me
broche (mise _la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d'alimentation. Pour votre s_curlt_, cet
appareil doit _tre correctement mis 5.la terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est
muni d'une fche fi 3 broches (mise fi la terre)
qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire
3 alv4oles (mise _ la terre) pour r4duire au
minimum les risques du chocs 41ectriques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit
par un _lectricien qualifi(_ pour vous assurer
que la prise est correctement mise fi la terre.
Si la prise murale est du type standard fi 2
alv_oles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer
par une prise _t3 alv_oles correctement mise
la rerre.
L'utilisation d'un interrupteur de ddfaut _tla
terre (GFI-Ground Fault lmerruptor) n'est pas
recommand_ pour la prise de courant du
r_frig_rareuE
Le r_fi'ig&'ateur doit mujours _tre branch_
dans sa propre prise de courant, dont la tension
nominale est identique _tcelle indiqu_e stir la
plaque signal_tique.
Cette precaution est recommand4e pour
garantir tin rendement optimum et dviter
une surcharge des circuits 4lectriques de la
r4sidence, ce qui pourrait cr4er un risque
d'incendie par surschaufti? des ills.
N'UTILISEZ PAtS UNE FICHE
D'ADAPTATION POUR RACCORDER
LE REFRIGI_RATEUR DANS UNE PRISE
MURALE A2 ALVEOLES.
N'UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS
PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET APPAREIL.
Ne d4branchezjamais l'appareil en tirant le
cordon d'alimentation. Saisissez fermement
la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer
de la prise.
Rdparez ou remplacez immddiatement tout
cordon effilochd ou endommag& N'urilisez
pas tin cordon fizndilld ou prdsentant des
signes d'usure.
Lorsque vous ddplacez l'appareil du mm; fakes
attention de ne pas la faire fouler stir le cordon
d'alimentation afin de ne pas l'endommageE
Voyez les Instructions d'Installation pour
les specifications particuliers du syst&me
d'dldctrique de cet appareil.
CONSERVEZ CES
DIRECTIVES
7

Operating instructions
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
7 mperature
controls
(0k Preset Settings
Allow 24 hours to reach these preset temperatures.
The temperature display shows the actual
temperature of the freezer and fresh food
compartments. The actual temperature may
vary slightly from the set temperature based
on facrors such as frequency of door opening,
amount of food, defrost cycling and room
temperature.
To turn off the cooling system in both the
freezer and fresh food compartments, press
either + pad until both displays show 0FE
To turn the cooling system on, press either -
pad. The preset temperatures of 0°F and 37°F
will appear in the display.
To check the current temperature setting for
the fresh food or freezer compartment, press
rile + or - pad once. After 5 seconds, the
display will return ro the actual remperature.
To change the temperature settings, press the
+ or -pads. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
Temperature Ranges
Low High
Fresh Food 34°F1°C 45°F7°C
Freezer -6°F +6°F
_21°C _14°C
NOTE:Setting the controls to 0FFstops
cooling, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refiigerato_:
Changing
display
temperatures
from 5to °C
To change the temperature display between
Fahrenheit and Celsius, press the Temp
Display °C/°E
Door
alarm To turn the Door Alarm feature on, press
the pad once. The ]lCTll/Elight will come on.
To turn it off, press the pad again.
When the DOOR ALARM
is active, the alarm will flash
and beep if you keep the
door open for more than
2 minures. ((0'

Automatic icemaker (on some models)
Bottom Freezer Rejrigerator
Water filter
cartridge
The _ter filter cartridge is located behind the
grille panel at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up
the panel to access the cartridge.
When to Replace the Filter: WA'i'IERI_1L'i'-r.R
The filter cartridge is designed _ _"'_
to filter 500 gallons ofw-ater (lasting W)
approximately 12 months). It should
be replaced when the status light turns
red or if you notice tile ice cubes getting
hollow or small.
Installing the Filter Cartridge:
1 Raise tile grille panel at the top of the
refrigerator:
2Remove the old carn'idge by slowly turning
it to tile left. A small amount of w-ater may drip
down. Do not pull do'an on the cartridge.
3Fill the new cartridge with water from the
tap to allow tor better flow immediately after
installation.
4Line up the arrow on the cartridge with the
center of the holder: Do not push it up into
the holder.
5Slowly turn it to the right until dm cartridge
stops. It will rotate about 1/4 turn. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
_Fod artn
C dge
iiatr_rd_ffer
Slowly turnittotheright
Donotovertighten
To Reset the Filter Status Light:
Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds.
Filter Bypass Plug:
You must use the filter bypass plug:
a) ifyou have a household reverse osmosis water
system
b) ifa replacement filter is not available.
The icemaker will not operate without the filter or
filter bypass plug installed.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional f'dters in the United States,
call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
GWF
Suggested Retail $34.95
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow
pages for the nearest Camco Service Centel:
Using
the Master
Light switch
This feature turns off the lights in the fresh
food and freezer compartments.
The switch is located behind the grille panel
at the top of the refrigerator. Lift tip the panel
to access the switch.
9

Automatic icemaker (on some models)
Bottom Freezer Rejrigerator
Automatic
icemaker
Anewly_'mstalledrefrigerator may take 12-24
hours to begin making ice.
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle-approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour
period.
K the refrigerator is operated before rile water
connection is made m tile icemakm; set the
power swdtch to 0 (off).
When rile refrigerator has been connected to the
water supply, set tile power switch to I (on).
Throw away tile first full bucket of ice to allow the
water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
feeler arm.
When tile bin fills to tile level of the feeler arm,
the icemaker will stop producing ice.
PowerSwitch
It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
If ice cubes get stuck in tile icemakm; set the
power switch to O (off) and remove the cubes. Set
the power switch to I (on) to restart the icemaker.
After the icemaker has been turned on again,
there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before
the icemaker resumes operations.
NOTE: In homes with lowwater pressure, you
may hear the icemaker water waivecycle on several
rimes when making one bawh of ice.
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