GE Side by Side 22' & 24' User manual

Refrigerator
Contents
Appliance Registration
2
Water Supply to Icemaker
4
Base Grille
4
Light Bulb Replacement
14
Care and Cleaning
13
Model
anci
Serial h’umbers
2
Condenser
13
Problem Solver
15-18
Consumer Services
19
Safety Instructions
3
Energy Saver
8
Shelves
11, 12
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Storage Drawers
lo, 11
Food Saver System
10, 11
Drawer
&
Cover Removal
10, 11
Food Storage Suggestions
9
Temperature Controls
8
Storage Times
9
Vacation
&
Moving
‘r@S
14
Ice Dispenser
5-7
Warranty
Back
Coler
Icemaker
5-7
Water Filter
Accessor~7
14
Installation
3,4
Adapter Plug
4
Adjustable Rollers
4
Clearances
4
Electrical Requirements 3,4
Extension Cord
4
Grounding
3
GE Answer
Centera
Location
4
800.626.2000
Side by Side 22’ &24’ Dispenser Models
GE Appliances

Help us help you...
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):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label 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.
If you received a damaged
refrigerator,
immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Energy-saving tips
c
Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next to
your range,
a
heating vent or
where the sun will shine directly
on it.
● Don’ t open the doors more often
than necessary.
. Close the doors as soon
as
possible, particularly in hot, humid
weather.
● Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house or
retiring for the night, check to be
sure the doors haven’t been left
open accidentally.
. Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
● Wipe moisture from bottles and
cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.
Q
Keep foods covered to reduce
moisture buildup inside the
refrigerator.
. If you turn the controls to the
coldest position for quick chilling
or freezing, be sure to turn them
back to regular settings.
. Don’ t overcrowd your
refrigerator. Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to
keep everything cool.
If you need service
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
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
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Save time and money.
Before you request service, check
the Problem Solver section in this
book. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
2

IMPORTANT
Read all instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before using this appliance.
WARNING—wh~n
using this
appliance,
always
exercise basic
safety precautions. including the
follow
i
ng:
● Use this appliance
onl}T
for its
intended purpose
as
described in
this
Use
and
Cat-e
Book.
● This refrigerator must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
See
grounding
instructions below
and
on
page 4.
s
Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord.
Always
grip
plLIg
firmly
and pull
straight out
from
the
outlet.
● Repair or replace immediately
all electric service cords that
have become
frayed
or otherwise
damaged.
Do
n~~t
LISe a cord that
shows
cracks
or
abra$ion
damage
along
its
length
01-
a{
either the
plug
01-
connector encl.
When
mo%7ing
your refrigerator
away from the wall, be careful
not to roll over
or
damage the
power cord.
. After your refrigerator is
in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the f’reezer
compartment, particularly
when hands are damp
or
wet.
Skin may
adhere
to these
extremely cold surfaces.
● Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This
will prevent contact with the
moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with
the
heating
element that releases
[he
cubes.
● Don’t refreeze
f’rozen
foods
which have thawed completely.
The United States Department of
AgricultLlre
in
Home
and Garden
Bulletin No.
69
says:
“...
YoLl
may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still
cold-below
40”F.
“... Thawed ground meats, poultry
or
fish that have
an)’
off-odor or
off-color should not be refrozen
and should not
be
eaten. Thawed
ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The
food
may be dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and
refreezing reduce the eating quality
of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared
foods.
The
eating
quality of red
lmeats
is
affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as
soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can.”
“
If your old refrigerator is still
around the house but not in use,
be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of
danger to children.
● Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. 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.)
Note: Turning control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the
light
circuit.
● Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
Requirements—
IMPORTANT...Please
read carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properlv
grounded.
.
The power
cord
of this appliance is
equipped with a three-prong
(gl-ollnding)
plLI:
w
hiuh
mate~
with
//
GROUND EXISTS
Fig.1
‘
BEFDRE
USE
standard
thl”w-pron:
(
groLlndlng
) Ha\e wall outlet
and
circuit
wall
outlet
~
Fi
Q.
1 ) [o minimize the
checked
b)’
a qualified electrician
pos~ibi]it)
of ;lectric
S11OCL
hazard
to
make
sure the outlet is properly
from
thi~
applimce.
groLmded.
Where a standard two-prong
wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall
outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
3

Installation Requirements
(continued)—
IMPORTANT...Please
Read Carefully
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain 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 two-prong
wall
outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
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.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through 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 with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper
ground has again been
established.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it 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.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet—
( 115 volt,
60
Hertz, or
100
volt, 50
Hertz. single phase AC). This is
recommended for best performance
and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits. which
cou]d
cause
a fire hazard from overheating
wires.
Refrigerator Location
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below
60°F.
because
it
will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do install it on a floor strong
enough
to
support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also see
Ener,gy-Saving
Tips
regarding
l~cation.
Clearances
AI1OW
the following clearances
for
ease of installation and proper air
circulation:
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8”
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“
If the refrigerator is against a wall
on either side, allow 3/4”
for
door
clearance.
Water Supply to Icemaker
You will need to connect your
icemaker to
a
cold
water
1
inc. A
water
sLIpply
kit containing copper
tubing. shut-off
valve,
fittings and
instruction
is
avai
Iable
at extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing
for
the
icemaker
from
the cold water
supply to allow
you
[o
mo~~e
the
refrigerator out from the
wall
se~eral
feet (approximately
8
feet
of 1/4” copper tubing in three
1()-
inch diameter coil s.)
Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base
grille 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
halfway-
open position,
the;e
is a built-in
tiit
from the front to the back of the
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.
To adjust rollers,
remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out.
Turn
roller
adjusting screws
clockwise to raise refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it. Use
adjustable wrench (3/8” hex head
bolt) or pliers.
When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, we recommend
that
the bottom front edge of the
cabinet be approximately 5/8” 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.

Ice & Water Dispenser
.~utomatic
Icemaker and
Ice & Water Dispenser
Your refrigerator
has
an automatic
icemaker
and
a dispenser that
dispenses water,
ice
cubes
and
crushed
ice
through
the
freezer
compartment
doot-.
Here. s
ho~~
they
work.
~Vater
flows
from the household
pply
through a
(1) dual solenoid
valve
to the
(2) water reservoir
and
to the
(3) automatic
icemakcr
as
nculed.
Water is frozen in
the
(4) cube mold
and
ejected into the
(5)
stm-age
bin
where
a
nlotor-
powered
auger
moves
cubes
forward into the dispensing unit.
Cubes or crushed ice, as selected.
dispense through
chute
in door
when
cradle
is pressed.
When the switch is moved to
CRUSHED, baffle in housin:
channels cubes through
the
crusher
and crushed ice
fal
1s through
chute
into glass.
Water from reser}oir
flows
through the
(6)
tubing in the door and is
dispensed when the cradle is
pressed.
(7) A light switch turns the night
ht’~
in the dispenser on or off.
>kL1ght
sW1tch
and
night
light
are
on
24’
models
onl}.
Important Facts about Your
Ice
& Water Dispenser
“
Your icemaker will produce eight
cubes per
cycle—approxiln:ltel~
]
z()
cubes in
a
24-hour
perit>d—
depending
on freezer compartment
temperature. room temperature,
number of door openings and other
use
conditions.
c
Intermittent dispensing of ice
is normal. If
ice
flow
interruption
is more than brief,
ice
clump(s)
may be the
CLLLISe
and
shou]d
be
removed following instructions
below and on
page
7.
●
Avoid overfilling glasses
writh
ice
and using narrow or extra-tall
glasses.
This can jam the chute or
cause the door- in the
chute
to
freeze shut.
Period~ca]ly
open the
freezer compartment door and
look down into the chute.
If
ice is
blocking the chute. poke it through
with
a
wooden spoon.
c
To help keep bits of ice from
being sprayed beyond the glass,
place
glass close
to
ice
chute—
but not so
close
that it
blocks
outcorning
ice.
●
Ice should not be dispensed
into thin glasses, fine china or
delicate crystal—they can
crack
or
chip from the combined pressure of
your
hand
pressing them against
the
cradle
and ice dropping into the
container.
c
Ice should be dispensed before
filling glass with soda or other
beverage mixes. This will
pre~ent
splashing which is annoying
and
which,
if
the splash reaches the
ice and water selector switch,
could caLIse
it
to stick or bind.
●
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 to malfunction.
● Ice other than that produced
by your icemaker should not be
added to the ice 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 as shown below.
Ice access
door
Icemaker
arm in
(up)
position
When water
sLlpply
has been
connected to icemaker, move
feeler
arm to ON (down) position
~
‘ Feeler arm
~i
;
in ON (down)
position
Depress water dispenser cradle for
b
a out
two
minutes
to
remo}re
trapped air from the water line and
to fill water reservoir automatically.
Ice cube mold automatically fills
with water after cooling to freezing
temperatures. First cubes normally
freeze after several hours.
NOTE: With a newly-installed
refrigerator. allow about
24
hours
for the freezer compartment to
cool do~n to the proper
ice-
making temperature.
(cott
tin
ued
nextpage)
i

Ice & Water Dispenser
(eontinucd,
Once Your Icemaker and
Dispenser Are in Operation
Throw away
the
first
few
batches
of ice cubes (16 or
24
cubes). Thi\
will
flush
away
any impurities in
the water line.
DO
the
same
thing
after
vacations or extended periods
when
ice
isn
’1 used.
Discard the first six glassfu]s
of
water in the kitchen sink. This
wi
11
eliminate
the
slight
‘Lplajtic.’
taste
temporarily imparted to the water
by the water reservoir.
Keep ice level to keep icemaker
productive. Cubes ejected into an
empty storage bin
wil
1
pile
Llp
close
to the icemaker
und
push
the
feeler arm up to
the
STOP
positit~n
prematurely
when
the bin is only
partially
full.
Open the ice
access
door,
reach
in.
level
the
cubes
by
hand
and
icemaking
will resume.
Keeping
cubes
distributed
e~’enl~
will
allow the
icernaker
to
prodLIce
enough ice to fill the bin to
it~
maximum capacity.
Caution:
Under certain rare
circumstances, ice cubes may
be discolored. usually appearing
with a green-bluish hue. The
cause of this unusual
discoloration is apparently due
to a combination of factors such
as certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing and
the accumulation of copper salts
in an inactive water supply line
which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumption
of
such
discolored ice cubes may be
injurious to health.
If
such
discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and contact
your GE Factory Service Center
or an authorized Customer
Care
[
’’Servicer.
To Dispense Ice and Water
(on
models
with
one cradle)
s
Set selector switch to CUBES,
CR
USIHED
ICE
or WATER.
,1--
I -
. Grip
:1
ass
~r
other container near
the rim and press rim gently but
firmly against
the
rubber-
cusbioned
cradle.
To Dispense Ice and Water
(on models with
two
cradles)
o
For ice, set selector
iw
itch to
C1-TBES
or
CRUSHED.
E;or
water.
si
mp]y
po~i(ion
gla~f
beneath
the
word
“WATER
. “
.———————-——
——–--–d
la
c
Grip
g
1
ass m
-
other
contai
ncr
t~entl}{
near
the rim
and
press
rim
~%
firm]v
against
ice
or
water
dispe;ls;-
cradle.
Caution: Never put fingers or other objects into the
ice crusher discharge opening.
When Dispensing Ice...
Some crushed ice may be
dispensed even though you
selected CUBES. This happens
occasionally when
a
few cubes
accidentally get channeled to the
crusher.
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 repeatedly.
The
snow
will
e~’entually
e~’aporate.
When Dispensing Water...
The water system provides
approximately six successive
6-ounce glassfuls—after which
several
hours must be allowed for
replenished water reserloir supply
to
cool. You probably will not
drain
all
the chilled ~ater from the
reservoir on a single occasion.
The first glass of water
dispensed may be warmer than
the following ones. This is
normal
Dispensed water is cool, not iced.’
For colder water. simply add crushed
ice
or
cubes before dispensing water.
6

.O
Stop Dispensing
Releuse
pressure from
cradle
and
withdraw slowly to
catch
last bits
of
ice
or drops of water.
Some slight dripping may
occur
fo]lOWi
[l: dispensing
of
crushed
ice or water.
If
excessive, the spill
shou]d
be
wJiped
Ciry
immediately.
Do not pour water in spill
shelf
because it is not
self
clraining—
pour
it
in
kitchen sink. The
shelf
und
its
grille
should
be
cleaned
qular]
yaccording to Care and
leaning
instructions .
If Ice Clumps Form in
Storage Bin...
The Icemaker
ejects
cubes in
oroups of e
i:ht.
and it is normal
e
for several
cubes
to be joined
together. However, if you don’t USe
the ice
very
often
ice
clumps may
form in the
stortige
bin
and
cm
clog the dispenser.
If
this happens:
. Remove
storage
bin
~“rom
freezer
compartment.
● Break LIp ice
clLInlps
with
lingertip
pressure
and
discard
remaining clumps.
● Rep]
ace
bin
before
remaining
cubes
melt
and fuse together.
To Remove Ice Cube
Storage Bin
—
Lift the
left
corner to free the bin
from the
shelf,
and
pull
the
bin
\traight out
while
supporting it at
front
and
back.
To Replace Ice Cube
Storage Bin
Slide the bin back until the
tub
on the bin locks into the slot in
the shelf.
If
bin does not
go
all
the way back,
remet’e it
and
rotate the drive
mechanism
1/4
turn. Then push bin
back again until the tab on the bin
locks into the slot in the shelf.
If Ice Is Not Used
Frequently . . .
“Old’” ice
cubes
will become
c]oLldy
and taste
stale.
Empty ice
storage bin periodically and wash
it in lukewarm water. Be sure to
allow
~torage
bin to cool before
replacing it—otherwise ice cubes
will stick to the metal auger.
Move Icemaker Feeler
Arm to STOP (up)
Position when...
● Home water
sLlpply
is to be
turned off for several hours.
● Ice storage bin is to be removed
for
a
period of time.
● Going away on vacation. at
which time you should also turn
off the valve in the
water
supply
line to your refrigerator.
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.

Operating Your Refrigerator
Set the
Temperature Controls
I
FREEZER C INITIAL SETTING
E COLDEST I
INITIAL SETTING 5
~RESHFooD
COLDEST 9 I
Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperature
in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
INITIALLY, set the FRESH
FOOD controls at 5 and the
FREEZER control at C.
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at
a time.
IMPORTANT
When initially setting the controls,
or when adjusting them, allow 24
hours for the temperatures to
stabilize, or even out.
Note:
lkmning
the fresh food
control to
“OFF>>
stops 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 of milk on the top shelf in
the fresh food compartment. Check
it a day later. If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment. Check
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.
If you turn your
household thermostat
below
60°F.
at night
. . .
you may want to turn the
lettered
control one step colder, as from “C”
to
“D?’
Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compress to
operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment
to warm somewhat. To protect your
frozen food supply, leave your
lettered
setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down for an extended period.
This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4”.
When you stop turning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular setting.
Automatic
Energy Saver System
You won’t find an “energy saver”
switch on this refrigerator.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s
condenser is 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.
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.

Food Storage Suggestions
~uggested
storage times
for meat and poultry*
DAYS
MONTHS
Iti IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown
AT AT
35 to 40’F. O F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ....3 to 5
Roasts (Pork & Veal)
.3
to 5
Steaks (Beef). .3 to 5
Chops (Lamb)
““
.3 to 5
Chops (Pork). ...3to 5
Ground & Stew Meats ..1 to 2
Var!ety
Meats ..1 to 2
Sausage (Pork) ..1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon.
,.,
.7
Frankfurters. 7
Ham (Whole).
.::
:.
‘
.7
Ham (Half) .. .....3 to 5
Ham
(Sllces)
..3
Luncheon Meats ...3 to 5
6 to 12
4 to 8
6 to12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
1 to 2
1
/2
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezlnq
Sausage (Smoked) .7 not recorn-
Sausage (Dry
&
Semi-Dry)14 to 21
mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes. .3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy
&
Meat
Broth 1 to 2 2 to 3
esh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) 1 to 2
12
Chicken (Pieces) . . .
1
to 2
9
Turkey
(P!eces).
..1 to 2
6
Duck & Goose (Whole) ..1 to 2
6
Giblets ..1 to 2
3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces
(Covered with Broth)l 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 & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables . . . . .
.8-12 months
Lean fish
:
:.
.6-8 months
Fatty fish,
rolls and breads
soups, stew, casseroles. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (orlglnal carton) 1 month max
New techniques are constantly being
developed. Consult the College or County
Extension Serwce or your local Utility
Company for the latest Information on
freezing and storing foods.
*U.S. Department of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age;
consequently, safe storage time
“
A
your
refrigerator will vary.
.O
store unfrozen meats, fish and
poultry:
.
Always
remo\re
store wrappings.
●
Rewrap in foil. film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
To store cheese,
wrap well with
wax
paper or aluminum foil, or put
in a plastic bag.
c
Carefully wrap
to
expel air and
help prevent mold.
c
Store prepackaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
To store vegetables, use the
vegetable drawers-they’ve been
designed
to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce.
. Covering vegetables with a moist
towel helps maintain crispness.
●
As
a
fu~~her
aid to freshness.
prepackaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Note:
Sp.xidfk.sh
food
mnpa~%nemt
drab~vrs<
(on
mmkls
so
equipped)
make
it
unnece.w.v>
to
wrap
certain
.fixxls
that
the>’ie
been
designed
to
prv.smv.
To
store ice cream—Fine quality
ice cream. with high cream content,
will normally require slightly lower
temperatures than more “airy”
already-packaged brands with low
cream content.
●
lt
will be necessary to experiment to
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at the
right serving temperature.
●
The rear of the freezer compartment
is slightly colder than the front.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements
for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only
top-
quality foods.
Freezing retains quality
and flavor: it cannot improve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’ll save time, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing: they’re readily available
at
most
food
stores.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry,
wrap well
in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-duty wrapping material)
forming it carefully to the shape 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
completely thawed; meat, whether
raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at a time
as
follows:
22’ Model ...................................2
1
24’
Model
7’2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For convenience . . .
.
Store 1 ike things together. This
saves both time and electricity
because you can find foods faster.
.
P1
ace the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
s
Use shelves on the door for most
often used sauces and condiments.
● Use the meat drawer, on models
so equipped, for temporary storage
of meats you do not freeze.
To save money in energy
and food costs
●
Cover moist foods with tight 1 ids,
plastic film or foil.
c
Leaf vegetables and fruits placed
in drawers will last
longer
when
stored in closed plastic containers
or wrapped in plastic film.
s
Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with
a
lot
of warm food at once.
. Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
. When going out of town
for several days, leave as few
perishables as possible in the
refrigerator. If your refrigerator has
an icernaker, move the icemaker
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position
and shut off water to the refrigerator.

General Electric Food-Saver System
Moist
‘n
Fresh Drawer
The full-width top drawer is
designed to keep
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, leafy ● Spinach
. Carrots . Lettuce . Tomatoes,
● Celery
. Parsley ripe
. Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storage area,
it is recommended that odorous
foods be stored wrapped—foods
such as:
● Broccoli
●
Cabbage . Parsnips
. Brussels . Cauliflower
●
Turnips
Sprouts
●
GreenOnions
Storage time will depend upon the
type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawer.
Excess water which may accumulate
in the bottom of the Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer should be poured out and
the drawer wiped dry.
The Moist ‘n Fresh drawer is
partially sealed by gaskets attached
to the cover at the front and back
edges.
Always push the drawer all
the way in.
Convertible Meat Keeper
The Convertible Meat Pan 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.
Moist ‘n Fresh
drawer—
close tightly —
Convertible
Meat
Keeper—
/
Set control lever to MEAT—the
coldest setting—to store fresh meats.
If lever is left in meat position for a
long period of time, some frost may
form on the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever to VEG 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.
\
Drawer Removal
Drawers will stop before coming all
the way out of refrigerator to help
prevent contents from spilling onto
floor. Drawers can easily be removed
by tilting up slightly and pulling
past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the
fresh food compartment door
cannot be opened fully:
1.
Remove food from the shelf
above the Moist ‘n Fresh drawer and
take out the shelf. Take food off of
the glass cover and out of the drawer.
‘raww
support tab -
F
I
2. Remove the flexible gasket at
the rear of the Moist’n Fresh drawer.
Lift each end straight up until the
slots on the gasket are free of the
drawer support tabs.
10

Shelf Positions
3. Pull the drawer partway out.
Reach in, push the rear of the glass
up and, at the same time, push it
back until it clears the 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. If tape holds
Conve~lible
Meat
Pan cover to drawer supports,
remove the tape. Pull drawer
partway out. Reach in, push the
rear of the glass up and, at the same
~e,
back, until it clears
front-
tmrner retainers.
7.
Tilt and remove the cover.
How to Rearrange
Your Shelves
Adjustable Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food and
freezer compartments are adjustable,
enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your family’s
food storage needs.
Tempered Glass Shelves in
Fresh Food Compartment
❑
—
8. Tilt and remove the drawer.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.
9. Reinstall the gasket at the rear of
the Moist ‘n Fresh 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.
Sealed Snack Pack
(on models so equipped)
The Sealed Snack Pack—and
shelf to which it is attached-can
be relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The sealed drawer
retains high humidity for convenient
storage of meats and cheese, bacon,
hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
lock into place
I
II
3
114
To relocate shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower front of
shelf until it locks into position.
11

Shelf Positions
(mtin..~)
Porta-Bins on Fresh Food
Compartment Door
(on models so equipped)
Adjustable
Polt~-Bin\
can
easi]
y
be
carried
fi-om
refrigerator to work
area. A
dozen
eggs
in
[heir
original
carton
will
fit
securely
in a Porta-Bin.
To remove:
l.if’t
Port~i-Bin
straight
up until mounting hooks
cii
sengage.
To relocate:
Select
desired
shelf
height,
eng:lge
Porta-Bin’s
hook in
s]ots
011
the
tI”aCkS
Of the
door,
and
pLIsh
m.
Porta-Bin
wi]]
lock in
place.
Multi-Position Shelves in
Freezer Compartment
Shelf supports at various levels in
the freezer compartment
iet
yOLi
reposition
the
shel~’cs
from time to
time to better accommodate your
\’ariable
inventory of
frozen
foods.
To
reposition shelves:
\
II
1. While pressing
labs
on
shelf
supports
on
right
wall,
1
ift
shelf
of grooves in SLlppOI”tS.
out
0
2.
Pull
shelf
sideways until shelf
rods come out of holes
on
left
wall.
3.
Select desired shelf height and
insert shelf rods into holes on left
wall.
If shelf supports at desired
level on right wall have tabs,
lower shelf into grooves on support
while pressing tabs. Be sure shelf
wire
is
fully inserted into grooves.
If shelf supports at desired level
on right wall do not have tabs,
merely lower shelf into
place
on
sLlppol”ts.
Removable Freezer
Basket Shelves
(on models so equipped)
Shelves in the freezer compartment
will stop before coming
all
the way
out of the freezer to help prevent
contents from spilling onto the
floor.
They can be removed easily
by lifting
Up
slightly and
pulling
past the “stop” location.
12
Quick Shelf
“~[
Swing Down
Shelf
(on models so equipped)
This swing-down shelf provides
extra shelf space when needed.
--y--
/
When you want to use it, pull
the shelf forward as far as it goes.
then lower it. Be careful not to
force
it
down before it is pulled
out all the way.
To raise it back into position,
pull the shelf forward, push it
up
and slide it back
fully
until it stops,

Care and Cleaning
-leaning—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
Lux
a
paste of
non-
precipitating water softener (such
as
Calgon
brand) and water, or one
teaspoon of
citric
acid
powder per
pint
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
clean
cloth lightly dampened
,th
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 kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then
at
least twice
a
year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR92X0216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
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 of
baking soda to
a
quart 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—can be
cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
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 three
months. An open box of baking
soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly
clean
ing,
remove bottom
freezer
basket and flush a solution of
baking soda—one teaspoon and
two cups of hot (not boiling)
water—through the drain 1 ine 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
through the drain
line.
Behind Refrigerator
Care
shoulcl
be taken in moving
your refrigerator
awtiy
from the
wall.
All
types of
floor
coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
PL~ll
the
refrigerator straight out and
return it
to
position by pushing it straight in.
Mo\ing
your refrigerator in a \ide
direction may result in
damage
to
your tloor
co\ering
or refrigerator.
Condenser
The condenser is located
behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, remove
the
base
grille
and either sweep away or vacuum
LIp dust that is
readily
accessible.
For best results. use
a
brush
specially designed
for
this purpose.
It is available at most appliance
parts stores. This easy cleaning
operation \hould be
done
at
least
once
a
year.
/=$-’
Condenser
13

Light Bulb
Replacement
In Fresh Food Compartment
1. Unplug
refrigeratc~r.
2. To align
the
control
knob
properly,
note
positiotl
of
numbered
contro]
for
propel”
reassembly
and
pLlll
off
knob.
Grooved
Retainer-
one on each
side /
I
3.
Pull bottom
oi’
]igh[
pane]
down
abOLlt
]/~”-]
uSI
enough
[0
disengage 1
ij
at rear from
groo~’e~
in retainers on rear wal 1.
4. Lift panel to disengage top from
pins
on
side malls:
remokre
panel.
After
replacing
with
wttne
size
bulb, reinstall
panel
(hang top
(Jn
pins; pull bottom down.
pLIsh
it
back and release it to
let
1 ip engage
grooves”
i n retainers).
Rtp
1
:ICC
temperature control knob in OFF
position, turn it to
previoLls
setting.
and plug refrigerator back in.
In Freezer Compartment
1.
Unplug refrigerator.
2.
Remove shcl~’just
below’
light
shield. (Shelf_ will be easier to
remove if it is emptied first. )
3. Pull plastic light shield toward
you. (It will bend to
f7ee
tabs from
grooves.
)
When You Go On
Vacation
For
extended vacations or
absences,
shut
off
power to
ref’rigel”atOr.
tLII”n
the
nLlmbered
control to OFF position, and clean
interior with baking soda solution
(d’
one tablespoon of foda to one
quart of water. Wipe dry. To
prck’ent
odor~.
lcaIe
open box
Of
soda in
rei
ri:erator.
Lea\
e
d(xlrs
(Jpen.
For shorter vacations, remove
pcriihable
foods and
]eave
controls
at reg
Ll
1 ar settings. However. if’
room temperature is expected to
drop below 60
C’F.,
follow same
iIIStI-LICti
O[l\
aS
fol”
eXtended
\
acat ions.
,Mo\e
icemaker
f’eeler
arm to
STOP position and be sure to shut
oil
water
sLIpply
to the refrigerator.
When You Move
Disconnect
povcr
cord from wall
oL]tlet,
remove
all
food, and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
CTri
lleq
shelves and storage
pa[~s
by
>
tLlpill: them
secLu-ely
in
place
to
pl-e\’cnt
damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
ullri,yht
)x)sition
during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
mu~t
be
secL~red
in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside
of
rcfri:erator
with blanket.
Water filter
accessory
The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker—
a water
f’ilter
YoLu-
ice
cL1bes
can only
be
as
flesh-tasting as the
water that pI”odLIces them.
Tha[’s why it’s a good
idea to purify
yOLU-
water
with
a
water
i-i
lter.
lts activated (hat-coal
remoies
mLIS
.y.
stale
odors and
Lmp[easant
medicinal. mcttill ic
tastes. A porous fiber
cartridge catches dirt,
I-LISt
particles,
vmd
and
silt
while special crystals
redLlce
deposits of hard
scale.
The water
filter-
is an option at extra
cost and is available from your GE
dealer. Specify WR97X02 14. It has
complete installation instructions
and installs in minutes on 1/4” O.
I’
copper water I inc.
After replacing with same size
bulb, reinstall shield and
shelf
and
plug refrigerator back in.
1’4

—
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Questions?
———
——
—
‘z~:-”
Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
● Temperature control in OFF position.
● If interior
1
ight
is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
. If
plug
is secure and the refrigerator
still
fails
to operate,
p]ug
a
lamp
or a
small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
● Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
. Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
● Hot weather—frequent door openings.
. Door left open.
. Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use
of
T’EMPERATIJRE
CONTROLS.
● Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning page.
● Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS.
● Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
●
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS section on Installation Requirements page.
Q
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
● Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
● Door gasket on hinge side sticking 01- folding over. To correct, put a small amount of
petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
(continued next
page)
15

The Problem Solver (continued,
PROBLEM
OPERATING
SOUNDS
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOWTASTE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in
the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
. Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments—another fan
cools
the compressor motor.
. These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
●
●
●
●
●
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping.
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost
and
refrigeration following defrost.
● With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
s
Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS.
. Warm weather—frequen t door openi rigs.
. Door left open for long time.
● Package
may
be holding door open.
● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
. Door may have been left
ajar
or package holding door open.
I
. Too frequent or too long door openings.
. Frost within package is normal.
● Door may have been left ajar.
c
Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
Q
Old cubes need to be discarded.
.
lce
storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
. Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to Care and Cleaning section.
. Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water f’ilter-see Water Filter Accessory section
16

PROBLEM
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
CUBE DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
WATER HAS POOR
TASTE/ODOR
NATER
IN FIRST
GLASS IS WARM
WATER DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK
DIVIDER BETWEEN
FRESH FOOD AND
FREEZER COMPART-
MENTS FEELS WARM
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● ON-STOP control in STOP (up) position.
● Water supply turned off or not connected.
. Freezer compartment too warm.
● Cubes too small—water shutoff valve 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 this 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 miay cause icemaker to shut off prematurely. With
icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin.
. No ice cubes, Remove storage container. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove
cubes.
● No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water
sLlpply
turned off.
● Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up
as
many as you can with fingertip
pressure and discard the remaining clumps.
● If
water
dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water in regular
manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water.
c
Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter—see Water Filter Accessory section
● Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is first
installed.
● If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in first
glass
will not
be as cool as in succeeding glasses.
“
If water reservoir 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.
● 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
● Too frequent or too long door openings.
.
In
humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
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The Problem
Solver
(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
WATER ON KITCHEN
c
The drain in the bottom of the refrigerator may be clogged. Remove any ice on the
FLOOR OR ON freezer bottom and clean the drain. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
BOTTOM OF FREEZER
● If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you may be jamming cubes in the funnel chute.
They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.
REFRIGERATOR
c
Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR
Q
Check for spoiled food.
Q
Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
c
Defrost waters ystem needs cleaning.
● Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
INTERIOR LIGHT . No power at outlet.
DOES NOT WORK ● Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning section.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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of’
your new
GE
appliance, receive the
Tssurance
that if
you
ever need information or assistance
from GE,
we’ll
be
there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
GEAnswer
Center@
800.626.2000
In-Home
Repak
Service
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ill provide expert repair service,
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a
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for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
sem’ice
today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to
7:00
p.m.
weekdays,
9:00
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2:00
p.m. Satur-
days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out-
so most repairs can be handled in just
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l’isit.
Service Contracts
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You can have the secure feeling that
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User maintenance instructions
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dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may
cause unsafe operation,
For Customers With
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to request information or service.

YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
cancelled
check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For the life of the refrigerator, we will the original purchaser and any
For one year from date of original
replace, free of charge,
any
thted
succeeding owner for products
see-through pan or drawer made
purchased for ordinary home use
purchase, we will provide, free of
from Lexan
H
polycarbonate
resin
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
charge, parts and service labor in
and furnished with the refrigerator
and Washington,
D.C.
In Alaska the
your home to repair or replace any
part of the refrigerator that fails
if the pan or drawer breaks during
warranty is the same except that it
because of a manufacturing
normal household use. Drawer
is LIMITED because you must pay
defect.
covers are not included. The
to ship the product to the service
drawers can be exchanged at a GE
shop or for the service technician’s
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
Appliance Parts Mart, Factory
travel costs to your home.
For five years from date of original
Service Center, or by writing to the
All warranty service will be
purchase, we will provide, free of
address below.
provided by our Factory Service
charge, parts and service labor in Centers or by our authorized
your home to repair or replace any Customer
Care’”
servicers during
part of the sealed refrigerating
normal working hours.
system
(the compressor,
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
condenser, evaporator and all of your telephone directory for
connecting tubing) that fails GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
because
of
a manufacturing GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
defect.
SERVICE, GENERAL
ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE
or GENERAL ELECTRIC
CUSTOMER CARE’ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to ● Replacement of house fuses or
teach you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
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Failure of the product if it is used
If you then have any questions for other than its intended purpose
about operating the product, please or used commercially.
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
address below, or call, toll free: of God.
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000 ● Loss of food due to spoilage.
consumer information service WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
● Improper installation. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclu.sxon or limitation of
Incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. 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
In
your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
This book is printed on recycled paper
Part No. 468332P I 3
Pub.
No.
49-6678 Side by Side 22’
&
24’ Dispenser Models
9-91 CG
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