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Energy-SavingTips. ... .. ., ., ..2
FmportantSafety Instructions.’, .3
How to Connect Electricity. ..3,4
Installation Requirements. . . . . .4
Howto Adjust Rollers. ..... . . . .4
How to Adjust Leveling Legs,.. ,4
How to Set Temperature
Controls, ....................5
How to UseEnergy-Saver
Switch .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
Food Storage Suggestions. ....6
Shelf Positions...............7
Storage Drawers. ...........7.8
lce Service . .. .. . . . . . ..$. o.. o.9
Accessories ..................9
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . . .. <.........10
Problem Solver. ..........11-13
ConsumerServices . . . . . . . ...15
Warranty. .. . . . . . . . ..BackCover
sLocation of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid Iocating it next to
your range, aheating ventorwhere
sun will shine directly on it.
@Don’topen doorsmoreoften
than necessary.
@Close thedoors as soon as
possible, particularly inhot, humid
weather.
*Keep Energy Saver Switch on
NORMAL setting unless moisture
forms on outside of refrigerator.
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HelpILs
helpyou,●s
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help...
Call,toll-free:
The GE Answer Center~
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number]
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
VVrite downthe modeland
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them on a label at the
bottom, just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
These numbersare also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration cardthat came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
in this card, pleasewrite these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you received adamaged
refrigerator, immediate ycontact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Savetime andmoney. e.._..-
Beforeyoureqq.estservice,check _
the Problem Solver on pages11
through 13.Itlists minor causesof
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
~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 all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
~Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator.
~[f you turn controls to coldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings.
@Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep every- -
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ImpotiantSafety Instructions
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o~AR~!~~-When usingthis
armliance,always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the” ‘
following: ‘,..,
~lke thisapplianceonlyfori& ,
intendedpurposeas described.in,
this Useand Care Book. .~,
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*Thisref~igeratormustbeproperl’y,,
installed“inaccordancewiththe.
hwtallaticmInstructionsbeforeit ,
isused.See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.-
sNever unplugyourrefrigerator
bypullingonthe powercord,
Always grip pjug firmly and puii
straight out from the outlet.
@Repairor replaceimmediatdy
ailelectricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedor otherwise
damaged.Do not use acord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
aiong its iength or at either the
~Plugor connector end.
_*Whenmovingyourrefrigerator
m
awayfromthe wall,be careful
notto roiloveror damagethe
powercord.
*Afteryourrefrigeratorisin
operation,do nottouchthe cold
surfaces,particularlywhenhands
are dampor wet.Skin mayadhere ~affected iessthan that of many
~to these extremely coid surfaces. other foads. Userefrozen foods as
., soon as possibieto saveas much
QIf yourrefrigeratorhasan ,~~f their eating quality asyou can:’
‘automaticicemaker,donotM3ce
fingersorhandspn‘theaut6matic ,~If youroldrefrigeratorisstill
ic~makingmechanismwhilethe a[oqr@the housebutnotinM%,
refrigeratorispluggedin.This wiii Ixq,ure to removethe doors.This
prevent contact with the moving ,wii[.reduce the possibility of danger
-partsof the ejector mechanism,. -to chiidren. ‘
-orwith ~heheating element that ‘‘- ~,$
reieasesthe cubes. , , @,JJnplugy,our’refrigerator:
“~.’’Beforemaking any repairs. ‘
.bon?refre&e frozenfoods,,,
whichhavethawedcompletely, Note: Westrongly recommend
that-any servicing be perfgrmed
The United States ~e~artment ‘f ~~ by aqualified individual
Agriculture in Home andGarden
Buiietin NO. 69 says: ‘~,~. Before ~ieaning.. ~‘,,
‘~..You-maysafe,iyrefreeze frozen ~—
“‘C.B~forp repiacing aburned-out
foods that havethawed if they stiii ‘,iight buib, the refrigerator shouid
contain ice crystais or if they are -, ~~~be Unpiuggec!in order to avoid
stiii cold—beiow 40*F. ,contact with aiive wire fiiament.
‘~..Thawedground meats,pouitry, ~{A burned-out iight buib may
-. break when being repiaced.)~
or fish that haveany off-odor ‘~
or off-color shouid not be refrozen” ‘‘’ Note: Turnhmcontroi to OFF
and shouid not be eaten. Thawed ~‘ -,.”
position does not remove power
ice cream shouid be discarded. if to the iight circuit. ~‘;
the odor or coior of anyfood is ‘
poor or questionable, get rid of it. ~Do notoper@eyourrefrigerator
The food may be dangerous to eat. in the’presenceofexplosivefumes.
“Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quaiity of
foods, particularityfruits, vege- SAVETHESE
tabies, and prepared foods. The
eating quaiity of red meats is INSTRUCTIONS
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electricity
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Where astandard two-prong waii
outiet is encountered, it isyour per-
sonai responsibility and obligation
to have it repiaced with aproperiy
grounded three-prong waii outiet.
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STANCES, cur’cmREMOVE
THE THIRD (GROUN4D)PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
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l~St~ll~tiO~Requirements[continued) -HWOR’TANT...PleaseReadCarefully
Useof adapterplq
Becauseof potential safetyhazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug. However,ifyoustill elect to use
anadapte~wherelocal codespermit,
aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay
be madeto aproperly grounded
two-prong walloutlet by useof aUL
listed adapter (Fig. 2)available at
most local hardwarestores.
ITEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA) R
Thelarger slot inthe adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot inthe 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 app\i-
ance unless cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and wall outlet
is grounded through house wiring.
Youshould havethe circuit checked
by aqualified electrician to make
surethe outlet isproperly grounded.
Whendisconnectingthe power
cordfromtheadapter,always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapterground
terminalbreak, DO NOT USE the
applianceuntilaproper ground
hasagain been established.
Use of extensioncords
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommend against the useof an
extension cord. However,if you still
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a
UL listed 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug andoutlet and
that the electrical rating of the cord
be 15amperes (minimum) and 120
volts. Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
service organization.
~~t? refrigeratorshoukfalways
be pluggedintoitsown
individualelectricaloutlet--
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phaseAC).
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause apossible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires,
Refrigeratorinstallation
Location
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Doinstallitonafloorstrongenough
tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Allow 5/81’at each sideand111over
the top forease of installationand
properair circulation.
~~~n buildinganew home...
consider providing water supply to
refrigerator location. It will simplify
connection of optional automatic
icemaker should you wish to install
one at alater date.
Rollers/LevelingLegs
Adjustablerollers(onmodels so
equipped) which enable you to @
moverefrigerator awayfrom wallfor
cleaning, or levelinglegs,are
located behind basegrille. They
shouldbeset sorefrigerator is
firmly positicmedonfloor andfront is
raisedjust enough that doorsclose
easily when opened about halfway.
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Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs,
remove basegrille by grasping it
atbottom and pulling it straight out.
ROLLER
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Turn roller adjusting screws or
leveling legs clockwiseto raise
refrigerator, counterclockwiseto
lower it.Use adjustable wrench or
pliers onthe roller adjusting screw’s
3/81’hex head bolt.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legs for proper door closure, bottom
front edge of cabinet should be
approximately 5/8” from floor.
Toreplacebase grille, align prongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and gently push forward
until grille snaps into place.

OperatingYourRefrigerator
Wig/p setme
temperature
controls
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LJseof the Energy SaverSwitch
can saveyou money. Estimated
yearly savings,depending cmyour
local electric rates,are asfollows:
#F~EEZER *fFRESH FOOD \
cINITIAL SETTING
EIS COLDEST 5INITIAL SETTING
9ISCOLDEST
ALLOW 24 HOURS oIS OFF TEMPERATURE
EETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS CONTROLS
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TBF15 $8,00 $12,00 $17,00 11%
VViththe heaters turned off, there
is achance that moisture mayform
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours,and in homes’
which are not air conditioned,
Yourrefrigerator hastwo controls Hyou turn ym.irhousehold
that let you regulate the tempera- Wwmostat below 60°E at niaht
ture in the fresh food and freezer –-..d-.–
compartments. ...you maywant to turn the lettered
iNITMM.LY,setthe FFtESf+FOOD control one step colder, asfrom “C”
to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the
controlat 5and the FREEZER house maycause the compressor
controlat C. to operate lessfrequently, thus
For colder or warmer temperatures, allowing the freezer compartment
adjustthe desired compartment con- to warm somewhat. To protect your
trol one letter or number atatime. frozen food supply, leave your
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
maycausedeterioration of the paint
finish, It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 10,
IMPORTANT
Wheninitiallysettingthecontrolsor
whenadjustingthem,allow24hours
lettered setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you areturning down
your thermostat. This isespecially
important when the thermostat is
turned downfor anextended period,
forthetemperaturestostabilize,or
evenout.
Not@Turningthefreshfoodcontrol When the EnergySaver Switchis
pushedtothe right,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cab-
inet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
to “OFF”turnsoff BOTH compart-
ments—freshfoodAND freezer. the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4.”
How to test temperatures
Usethe milktestforthe freshfood
compartment.Place acontainer of
milkon the top shelf inthe fresh food
compartment. Check it aday later.
If the milk is too warm or too cold,
adjust the temperature controls.
When you stop turning the thermo-
statdown, turn temperature controls
backto their regular settings. K.4E9
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NOdefrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
Energysaverswitch
Usethe ice cream test for the
freezer compartment.Place acon-
tainer of ice cream in the center of
the freezer compartment. Check it
after aday. If it’stoo hard or too soft,
adjust the temperature controls.
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the upper left side of the fresh
food compartment.
Alwaysallow24 hoursforthe refrig-
eratorto reachthe temperature
you set. Toreducethe amountofelectricity
required to operate yourrefriger-
ator,pushswitchto the NO~iVIAL
position.This turns off heaters in
your refrigerator that prevent mois-
ture from forming on the outside.
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Foodstoragesuggestions
Suggestedstoragetimes
for meatand pouKry* ‘TOstorecheese,wrapwell with wax
paper or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag.
@Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
@Store pre-packagedcheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
Tofreezemeat,fishandpoultry,
wrapwell in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
forming it carefully to the shapeof
the contents, Thisexpels air. Fold
and crimp ends of the packageto
provide agood, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meatthat hascomp-
letely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fully only once.
Ea[ingqualitydrops REFRI{RATORFRE!#R
after!imeshown 350 to 4oo~ oo~.
?tlf)NTHS
6tO 12
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6to 12
6t09
3t04.
3t04
3t04
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lto2
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Freezing
not recom-
mended.
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Fresh~f3titS DAYS
Roasts(Beef &Lamb). . . . . 3to 5
Roasts(Pork &Veal). . . . . . 3to 5
Steaks(Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Chops (Lamb)....:....”.. 3t05
Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Ground &Stew Meats. . . . . 1to 2
Variety Meats........... 1102
Sausage(Pork) .......... lto2
ProcessedNleats
Bacon................7
Frankfurters ............ 7
Ham(Whole) . . . . . . . . ...7
Ham(Half) ............. 3t05
tfam(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats......... 3t05
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . . . 7
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry). . . 14 to 21
CookedMeats
CookedMeats and
MeatDishes . . . . . . . . . . 3t04
Gravy &Meat Broth . . . . . . . lto2
FreshPoultry
Chicken&Turkey (Whole).. .1to 2
Chicken (Pieces). . . . . . . . . 1to 2
Turkey(Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Duck &Goose (Whole). . . 1to 2
Giblets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
CookedPoultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1to 2
Pieces(Not Covered). . . . . 3to 4
CookedPoultryDishes.. .. . 3to4
FriedChicken........... 3t04
Tostorevegetables,usethe
vegetable drawers—they’ve been
designed to preserve the natural
moisture andfreshnessof produce. Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto 14poundsat
atime.
@Crispnesscan be maintained b$
covering vegetables with amoist
towel. Organizeyourfood storage
for cmvenkmce.
eAs afurther aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping. @Store all like things together. This
not only savestime, but electricity—
becauseyou can find foods faster.
Note: Speciai fresh food com-
partment drawers (on models so
equipped) make it unnecessary
to wrapcertain foods which they’ve
been designed topreserve. These
drawers are described onpage Z
eplace the oldest itemsup front so
they can be used up promptly.
@IJsethe handyshelvesonthe door
for mostfrequently usedsaucesand
condiments.
Tostoreicecream–Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require ‘
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
@Usethe meatdrawer,if your model
hasone,for meatsyou do notfreeze.
TOsave moneyinenergy
andfood fxxtsm
@It will be necessaryto experiment
to determine the freezer compart-
ment location and temperature con-
trol setting to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature.
@Place most perishable items such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese
toward the rear of the top shelf as
they will stay coldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
(Otherthanformeats&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,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton). ., . . ~.1 month max,
.The rear of the freezer compart-
ment isslightlycolder than the front. ~Cover moist foods with tight 1ids,
plastic film or foil.
Tipson freezing foods ~Leaf vegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
There are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing.
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.
ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionServiceor
yourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatestinformation
onfreezingandstoringfoods.
“U.S.Department of Agriculture
~Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at once.
1. Initial quality.Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality. ~Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’ll save time, too, because
less culling and sorting will be
necessary.
@When going out of town for sev-
eral days, leave as few perishables
as possible in the refrigerator. If
your refrigerator hasan icemaker,
move the icemaker manual switch
to “OFF” and shut off water to
the refrigerator.
Tostore unfrozenmeats, fishand
poultry:
@Always remove store wrappings. 3. Proper packaging.Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing.
@Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
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ShelfPositions
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Some models haveadjustable
shelves in the fresh food compart- :
ment,enabling you to rearrangethe’
she!vesto fit your family’s food
storage needs.
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Toremove shelves:Tiltshelf up at
front, then lift it up and out of tracks
on the rear wall of the refrigerator.
Toreplace 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.
Tempered glassshelves (on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
same manner.
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drawer–
close tightly
Cool’nFresh Drawer
[on models so equipped]
This refrigerated drawer isdesigned
to provide lower humidity storage
for items such as:
●Apples “Nectarines “Raspberries
●Apricots ~Oranges sSummerSquash
oGrapes ●Peaches ●Strawberries
●Mushrooms ●Pears ●Tangerines
Moist’nFresh Drawer
(onmodels so equipped)
This refrigerated drawer isdesigned
to keep unwrappedfoodsfresh
by retaining the natural moisture
content of foods such as:
●Artichokes oCherries oPlums
●Asparagus *Corn ~Radishes
sBeets,topped●Currants oRhubarb
oBlueberries ●Greens,leafy ●Spinach
●Carrots oLettuce ●Tomatoes,
oCelery oParsley ripe
sPeas,green
As in any refrigerated storage area,
it isrecommended that odorous
foodsbe stored wrapped–foods
such as:
*Broccoli ●Cabbage ~Parsnips
oBrussels ~Cauliflower oTurnips
Sprouts oGreenOnions
Storage time will depend upon the
type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawer.
Excess water which mayaccumulate
in the bottom of the Moist’n Fresh
c~rawershould be poured out and
the drawer wiped dry.
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The Moist’n Freshdrawer ispartially
sealed by gasketsattached to the
cover at the front and bac’kedges.
Always replace it in this cover and
push the drawer all the wayin.
Drawer Removal ,
Drawerswill stop before coming
al! the way out of refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spill,ing
onto floor. Drawerscan easily be
removed by tilting up slightly and
pulling past “stop” location.
Toremove”drawerswhen the fresh
foodcompartmentdoorcannotbe
openedfully,followthe procedure
that%applicableto your model.
Full-VVidthDrawer
1. Remove food from drawer cover.
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2. Pull drawer out afew inches. Grip
drawer cover with both bands, lift
front off supports and pulI rorward
just enough to detach cover from
rear support brackets.
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storageDrawers,
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1. Removefood from drawersand
drawercoversandshelfabovethem,
andtake shelf out.
2. Grip drawer and cover farthest
from the door simultaneously with
both hands,lift them off the front
supports, and pull them out.
3. (@end drawer and cover with
front side up.
3. Grip remaining drawer and
cover simultaneously with both
4. Turndrawer and cover to left and
remove from refrigerator. (With left-
hand door, turn drawer and cover
to right.)
Toreplace: reverse procedure,
making sure holes at rear of cover
mgage hooks on rear supports and
cover rests on supports at front of
refrigerator.
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Seakxl SnackPack
(on modelssoequipped)
The Sealed Snack Pack–and glass
shelf to which it isattached-can
be relocated within the fresh food
compartment. Thesealed drawer
retains high humidity for convenient
storage of unwrapped meatsand
cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres,
spreadsand snacks.
hands, lift them off the front sup-
ports, and pull forward just enough
to detach from rear supports. Detachable Meat Drawer
4. Tilt drawer and cover sideways.
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5. Turn drawer and cover and take
them out.
Toreplace: reverse procedure,
making sure covers engage sup-
ports at rear and rest on supports
at front of refrigerator.
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(on modelsso equipped]
The slide-out meat drawer can be _
removed and taken to the sink or
food preparation area.Youmay also
relocate it within the fresh food
compartment to suit your storage
needs.
To relocatemeatdrawer:
If your meat drawer isattached to
anadjustable shelf, drawer andshelf
can be relocated at anylevel.
If your refrigerator hassteel wire
shelves, meat drawer can also be
relocated on anyshelf. Slide drawer
out, remove drawer cover from shelf
above, relocate cover on desired
shelf, andslide drawer back in place.

Iceservice Axx5wx3ries
AutomaticIcemaker
AccessoryKit
(optionalat extra cost)
Toreleaseicecubes,invert
tray, insert one end in slot at rear
of ice storage bin and pressatfront
right side. AGE automatic icemakerwill
replace the ice you use... auto-
matically. It can keep you supplied
with abinful of cubes—icefor
everything, everybody-without
fussor muss.
Inverted tray mayalso be held
over bin, and both ends twisted to
release cubes.
On modelswithoutstoragebin,
twist trays asshown above to
release cubes. /’f-
For only one or two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Washice trays and storage bin in
!uk~warm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
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If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with anauto-
matic icemaker,you mayadd one—
contact your local GE dealer;
specify UK-KIT-1.
Note: Somemodels arenot equipped
to accept anautomatic icemake~
The perfectcompanionto
yourautomaticicemaker–
QuadraKleenWaterFilter
Yourice cubescanonly
beasfresh-tasting asthe
water that producesthem,
That’swhy it%agood idea I
to purify your water with
aQuadraKleenWater
Filter.
Its activated charcoal
removesmusty,staleodors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. Aporous
fiber cartridge catchesdirt,
rust particles, sandand
silt while special crystals Id
reduce deposits of hard
scale. ?$
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The water filter isan option at extra
cost and is available from your GE
dealer. Specify WR97X214.It has
complete installation instructions
and installs in minutes on 1/411O.C).
copper water line.
Part No. 468318P06
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userMaintenance Instructions
Cleaning your
refrigerator
Outside ,. Behind
Protectthepaintfinish.The”finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahigh quali~, baked-onpaintfinish.
With proper care, it will stay new- -
looking andrust-freefor years.Apply
acoat of.appliance polishwax when
the refrigerator is newand then at.
leasttwice ayear.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.
.Keepthefinishclean.Wipe
with aclean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish w~ or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with aclean, soft cloth.
Donot wipe the rekigerator with
asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Do notusescouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.
Inside
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once ayear.
It is recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about atablespoon of
baking soda to aquart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same pro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
ail plastic parts. Washice trays and
ice storage bin in lukewarm water
only. Do not usecleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
Careshould be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfroti thewall.
All types of floor coverings can be
damaged,particularly cushioned L
coverings andthosewith embossed
surfaces. If yOurrefrigerator is on
wheels, pull itstraightoutandreturn
it to position by pushing it straight
in.Movingyour refrigerator inaside
direction may result in damageto
your floor covering orrefrigerator.
DefrostWaterPan
Defrost water pan
Panlocated on top of compressor
at rear of refrigerator should be
cleaned at least once ayear. DO
NOT REMOVE PAN.Move refriger-
ator out from wall asfar as neces-
sary,and unplug power cord from
wall receptacle beforecleaning pan.
Use aclean cloth or sponge damp-
ened inwarm water andbakingsoda
solution—one tablespoon of baking
sodato aquart of water.Donotuse
cleansing powders, abrasive clean-
ers, bleach or cleaners containing
chlorides.
Whenyougocm
vacation
Forextendedvacationsor
absences,shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control OFF,clean interior wfth
baking sodasolution of one table-
spoonof sodato one quart of water.
Wipe dry.Toprevent odors, leave
open box of sodain refrigerator.
Leavedoors open.
Forshortervacations,remove per-
ishablefoods and leavecontrols at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature isexpected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions asfor extended vacations.
If you havean icemaker,move”
icemakeie.manualswitch to OFF
position and be sure to shut off
water supply.ON-OFF switch is
located near the front of the
icemaker.
Whenyoumove
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove alIfood and
clean and dry the interior.
Secureall looseitemssuch as
grille, shelves, andstorage pansby
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position on/y during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must besecured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with bianket.
10

TheProblemsower
_-
-If you haveaproblem, it maybe
.eminor.Youmay be able to correct
it yourself. Just usethis Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
Savetimeandmoney...beforeyourequestservice,checkthefollowing:
1PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
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MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOT(X? STARTS&
STOPS FREQUENTLY
——
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY .-..
sMaybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about30 minutes..
*Temperature control in OFF position.
6if interior ~jghtisnot~n,refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outiet.
.,
0If plug issecure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug alamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there isatripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
e~~dern refrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
~Normai when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
sHot weather—frequent door openingS.
*Door left open.
*Temperature controls are set too co!d. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
*Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2.
sTemperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures,
~If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
md front roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or
meven, Refer to FK3LLERS/ LEVELING LEGS on page 4.
~If dishes vibrate cmshelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
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PROBLEM
,
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
—
FOODS DRYOUT
FROST OR iCE
CRYSTALS ON
FFUXEN FOOD
—
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZiNG
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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~~,?The:~~~hs&&j ‘&rn~r~$&r~&F teqljredto~aintiin ne~rzero temperatures
in the kwg-efreezer com~atirnent may produce higher sound levels than your old
refrigerator. ,, , ‘~,
●Normal fan air f!ow—fan blbws cold air through the refri’geratorand freezer
..compartments.
.These NORMAL soundswill also be heard from time to time:
.Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
eDefrost water dripping into drain pan.
●Temperature control clicks ON or OFE
oRefrigerant boiling or gurgling.
aCracking or popping of cooling coils causedby 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 asicemaker refills.
~Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 5.
@Warmweather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open for long time.
@Packagemay be holding door open.
@Packageblocking air duct in freezer compartment.
1~Foodsnot covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
*Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
ISToo frequent and too long door openings.
~Frost within package is normal.
..—
~Door may have been left ajar,
*Turntemperature of freezer compartment colder.
*old cubes need to be ciiscarcted.
@Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
* Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 10.
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IPROBLEM
I
IWATERON
THE FLOOR
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
POSSIBLECAUSEAND FllE1’WIEDY
.! ,,
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@.Toofreque~~~fld-too‘longdoor openings. :. “~.:,,.. ,-, ,,
●In humidweatheraircarries moisture into refrigerator wti~n doors af~ opened.
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@Foodswith strong odors should be tightly covered.
@Checkfor spoiled food.
* Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 10.
@Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
eKeep open box of baking sodain refrigerator; replace mont~]y.
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