GE MTS18GT Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions . ............. 2. 3
Operating Instructions
Control Settings ....................... 4
Storage Drawers ....................... s
Ice Service .............................. 6
Care and Cleaning .................. 6, 7
Installation Instructions
Advanced Planning. .................. 8
Refrigerator
Features .................. 9
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds ........... 10
Problem Solver ................... 11 12
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Consumer Support
Warranty (U.S.) ...................... 15
Consumer Support .................. 16
Write the model andserial
numbers here:
Model# ______ _
Serial# -------
You can find them on a label inside
the refrigerator.
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
MTS18GT
MTS18GS
350A4502P753 29-5942-03-14

IMPORTANT SAFETV INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• 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 a qualified 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
should be unplugged in order to avoid contactwith a live
wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being
replaced.)
A DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if
they will sit for 'Just a few days." If you are getting rid ofyour 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.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants. which 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.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension
cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire, grounding-type appliance
extension cord having agrounding-type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120
volts.
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A WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMAT/ON CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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The controls are shown below:
Refrigerator Control
When first powered all lights are illuminated for 3 seconds .The factory setting 3 is displayed after 3
seconds.
Change setting by pressing SET key, each time you press it will advance by 1. Press until the desired
setting is achieved. Adjust controls one increment at a time to determine your preferred setting. Allow
12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator reach the temperature you have set. Setting 1 is the
warmest 5 is the coldest.
Standby Mode
When the refrigerator is in ON, Press SET for 3 seconds the refrigerator will go into standby mode, the
standby indicator light will be on.
Standby setting will stop cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments but does not shut
off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Revert to normal operation by pressing the SET button ,the standby light will go off, it will go back to the
last setting.
Malfunction Indicator
Light 1&2 lit Refrigerator temperature sensor
Light 1&3 lit Freezer defrost sensor
Light 1&4 lit Ambient temperature sensor
COLD
SET
COLDEST
STANDBY
Hold SET-button for 3-sce
for standby
Temperature
Control

Freezer Control
Start with the knob in the Mid position.
For higher freezer temperatures turn knob counter clock wise toward the Cold position.
For lower freezer temperature turn knob clock wise toward the Colder position.

(if included)

Replacing the Light Bulb
! WARNING: Light bulb may be hot .
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be
unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament
(A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the
light circuit.
Maximum bulb wattage: 40W
1) Unplug the refrigerator
2) The bulb is located at the top of the refrigerator compartment.
Unfasten screw to remove light cover.
3) Replace bulb with a new one of the same or lower wattage
4) Reattach light cover using screw
5) Plug the refrigerator back in

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(appearance and features may vary)
Temperature Control Panel
Dairy Bin
Adjustable Shelves
Crisper Cover
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Levelling Legs
Control Dial
Door Shelf
Door Shelf

Normal operating sounds.
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ITT Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators
~ hove more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM .. .
~HOOSH .. .
• The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and
longerthan your old refrigerator and you may hear a
high-pitched hum
or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and 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.
•
You may hearthe 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.
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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.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motoroperates for
long periods or
cycles on and off
frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with
more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time.
They
startandstop often
to maintain
even
temperaturesJ
Fresh food or freezer
compartmenttoo warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Slow ice cube freezing
Refrigerator in defrostcycle.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
is tripped.
Frontleveling legs need
adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts
offood are
placed in refrigerator.
Door leftopen.
Hotweather
or frequent
dooropenings.
Temperature control
set
at the coldest setting.
Temperature control
not
setcold enough.
Warm weather
or frequent
dooropenings.
Door leftopen.
Door leftopen.
Too frequent
or too long
dooropenings.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior
of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Door leftopen.
Temperature control
not
set cold enough.
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet
•
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Leveling Legs.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Check to see ifa package is holding door open.
• This is normal.
• See About the control.
• See About the control.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the control.
• Check to see ifa package is holding door open.
• Check to see ifa package is holding door open.
• Wrap foods well.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• See About the control.

Before you call for service ...
Problem
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms
on
outside of refrigerator
Moisture collects
inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerator
when doors
are opened}
Interiorlight does
not work
Possible Causes
Foods transmitting odor
to refrigerator.
Interior
needs cleaning.
Not unusual during periods
of high humidity.
Too frequent ortoo long
door openings.
No power at outlet.
Light bulb
burned out
What To Do
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Wipe surface dry.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Replacing the light bulb.
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