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Contents
Page
Energy-Saving Tips. .......... 2
:!mportant Safety!nstructions, +,3
H0w ;+SCOnnect:E!dCtr:icity .i; 3, 4
Instaliati0n Requirements ++:.. ,4
Howto Adjust Rollers. :;i ...... 4
Howto Set Temperature
Controls: +::_i.: i.... ......... 5
Automatic Energy Saver
:System..:. : .................. 5
Electronic Monitor and
Diagnostic System ........... 6-9
Automatic Icemaker and
Water & Ice Dispenser + . .t0-12
Food Storage Suggestions . ,. 13
Food-Saver System ......... 14
Shelf Positions ................ 15, 16
User Maintenance
Instructions .............. 17,18
Water Filter Accessory ........ 18
Problem Solver ........... 19-22
Consumer Services .......... 23
Warranty.. ......... :Back Cover
Read this book carefully.
It is designed to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly
Keep it handy for answers to your
auestions
If you don't understand something
or need more help
Call, toll-free:
The GE Answer Center TM
800 626 2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll find 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
Save time and money,
Before you request service, check
the Problem Solver on pages 19
through 22 It lists minor causes of
operating problems that you can
correct yourself
Energy=Saving Tips
e Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it,
,, Don't open 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
o Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator,
o Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator
• if 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-
thing cool

Important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING--When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
oUse this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care 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.
o Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacte.
• Repair or replace immediately
all electric service 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 the
plug or connector end.
oWhen moving 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, particularly when hands
are damp or wet, Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
oDo not place fingers or hands on
the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator isplugged ino
This wilt prevent contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechan-
ism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes
oDon't refreeze frozen foods
which have thawed completely_
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
'1...Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°1::
't Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have any 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 refreez-
ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vege-
tables and prepared foods The
eating quality of red meats 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"
oIf your old refrigerator isstill
around the house but not in use,
be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of danger
to chifdren.
Unplug your refrigerator:
A,,Before making any repairs
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual
B. Before cleaning.
CoBefore 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
o Do not operate your refrigerator
in the presence of explosive fumes,
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r staHation Requirements= MPORTANT..o P ease Read Carefully
How to conrnect
e ectricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig 1) to minimize
the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance
PREFERRED
METHOD
Fig
Have the walt receptacle and
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, CUT OR REMOVE
THE THIRD (GROUND} PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
[continued next page)
3 Part No 468326P01

Dnstan ation Requirements (continued) --_MPORTANT... Please Read CarefuBy
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against use of an adapter
plug However, ifyou still elect to use
an adapter, where local codes permit,
aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by use of
a UL listed adapter (Fig, 2) available
at most local hardware stores,
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANADA) _--"'_' \"
ALIGNLARGE _j
PRONGS/SLOTS_ _ /
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¼"_ II _-- GROUNDAND
_FIRMCONNECTION
Fig2 r l BEFOREUSE
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring Customer should
have the circuit checked by a qual-
ified electrician to make sure the
receptacle 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 certai n cond itions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord However, ifyou 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, Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
service organization
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet--
(t15 volt, 60 Hertz, single phase
AC) This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard
from overheating wires,
Refrigerator Unstan ation
Location
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°t=.
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 Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location
Cgearanoes
Allow 5/8" at each side, 1" over top,
and 1"at rear for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, plumbing and
electrical connections,, Allow 3/4"
at each side for door clearance°
Water Supply
There should be sufficient tubing
for the icemaker from the cold
water supply to allow you to move
the refrigerator out from the walt
several feet (approximately 3 coils
of 1/4-inch copper tubing that mea-
sure at least 10 inches in diameter)
Rollers
Adjustable rollers, which enable
you to move your refrigerator away
from the wall for cleaning, are
located behind the base grille
These rollers should be set so that
the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor and the front is raised
just enough that the doors close
easily when Opened about halfway
Specially designed door hinges lift
both doors slightly when opened,
The force of gravity then helps
close the doors automatically,
PULLOUT
To adjust rollers, remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out
Turn miler adjusting screws clock-
wise to raise refrigerator, counter-
clockwiseto lower it Use adjustable
wrench (3/8" hex head bolt) or pliers
When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, it is recom-
mended that the bottom front edge
of the cabinet be approximately
5/8 inch 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
4

Operating You Refrigerator
Set the
temperature controls
FREEZER E COLDEST
Automatic
Energy Saver System
You won't find an "energy saver
switch on this refrigerator
Warm liquid from the refrigerator's
condenser isautomatically 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 Tha[s why there is no
"energy saver" switch there's no
need for it
Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the tempera-
ture in the fresh food and freezer
compartments
INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD
control at 5 and the FREEZER
control at Co
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment con-
trol 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: Turning the fresh food control
to "OFF" turns off BOTH compart-
ments-fresh food AN D freezer.
How to test temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment, Place a container of
milkon 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 con-
tainer 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 temperatu re controls
Always allow 24 hours for the refrig -
erator 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, asfrom "C"
to "D" Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the freezer con-
trols to operate less frequently,
thus allowing the freezer compart-
ment 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 section
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from "5" to "4"
When you stop turning the thermo-
stat down, turn temperature controls
back to their regular settings
No defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically
5 Part No 468326P01

E ectroHic Monitor & Diagnostic System
Btkeeps an eye on
things for you.
@
Q Red signal light flashes to tell
you when either door is open
Green signal light tel is you that
the Door Alarm beeper has been
set to sound after either door has
been open 30 seconds
Red signal light tells you when
freezer foodkeeping temperature is
above normal
(_Green lighted word NORMAL
indicates that no failure has been
detected by the diagnostic system
Flashing green diagnostic codes
in the display warn you when:
_ frozen foods should be
checked,
_ power has been interrupted,
icemaker may not be operating
properly
defrost system has failed
freezer control may need to be
set for a colder temperature
What these codes mean--and what
to do when they appear--is sum-
marized on the inside of the freezer
compartment door and explained
more thoroughly on the following
pages
System Check pad puts a review
of the electronic diagnosis of five
coded functions at your fingertip
and also allows you to erase codes
from display
(_ Electronic control allows you
to turn night light in water-andqce
dispenser on and off.
Electronic control allows you
to select ice cubes or crushed ice,
and green signal light confirms
your choice
When your refrigerator
is first plugged in...
All panel lights come on for five
seconds, a beep sounds, and lights
go off except as follows:
oPF flashes in the display Touch
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to
erase it
o Green word NORMAL glows,
o Red WARM TEMPERATURE
light glows if freezer compartment
temperature is higher than normal,,
It goes off when proper foodkeeping
temperature is reached,,
• Door alarm beeper is activated
and green light on DOOR ALARM
pad glows,,
oCRUSHED ice selection light
glows,
• Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if
either door is open, goes out when
doors are shut,
o Night light in water-and-ice
dispenser is off.,
(continued next page)

How to set the
Door Alarm
You don't have to set the visual
alarm° As long as either door is
open, the red DOOR OPEN signal
light flashes
If the green signal light on the
DOOR ALARM pad is glowing, the
beeper alarm isset,, If it's not, touch
the pad to turn it on.
Why the red Warm
Temperature light glows.
At first, it's probably because your
newly-installed refrigerator hasn't
completely cooled down yet. Wait a
few hours for it to coot, and then
the light will go out.
From then on, the red light will glow
whenever temperatures inside get
too high for proper food storage If
this happens, open the doors only
when absolutely necessary, and
close them as quickly as possible
As soon as inside temperatures
return to normal, the light goes out
How the Electronic Monitor
and Diagnostic System works.
The word NORMAL is lighted in
green except when a failure has
been detected
If either door is open for more
than 30 seconds, a recurring beep
sounds.
The light goes out and the beeping
stops when you close the door.
There are times when you'll want
the Door Alarm beeper turned off.
When you're rearranging a lot of
food, for example. Just touch the
pad. The green light will go out and
the beeping will stop.
Deactivating the Door Alarm
beeper does not turn the red DOOR
OPEN light off--it keeps flashing
until the door is closed.
The SYSTEM CHECK pad has two
functions:
1 You can touch the SYSTEM
CHECK pad and get a review of the
electronic diagnostic codes in order
of their priority
2 If a fault code is flashing, you
can touch the SYSTEM CHECK pad
to erase that code and check for
other failures
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7 Pad No 468326P01

E ®ctronic Monitor & Diagnostic System (continued)
The Electronic Monitor and
Diagnostic System a_erts
you when something starts
to go wrong.
If a diagnostic code appears on the
display, something needs special
attention.
To get your attention, the display
code flashes until you erase it The
first 6 flashes are accompanied
by beeps.
If more than one coded function
requires attention at the same time,
the one with the highest priority will
be displayed first until erased, Then
the one with the next highest priority
will flash until erased And so on,
The following codes are shown in
order of their priority
This flashing code tells you the
power to the refrigerator has been
interrupted for more than 2 seconds,
Check the condition of food in both
the fresh food and freezer compart-
ments. Touch SYSTEM CHECK-
RESET pad to erase code
This flashing code teIIs you
something's wrong with the defrost
system--keep doors closed to retain
cold and call for service. Touch
SYSTEM CHECK- RESET pad to
erase code and to check for other
failures
This flashing code tells you to
check your frozen food. Has any
of it started to thaw? A package may
be holding the freezer compartment
door open. Don't open the door
more often than absolutely neces-
sary until freezer compartment tem-
perature returns to normal, Touch
SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to
erase code and to check for other
failures, Call forservice if necessary,,
This flashing code tells you to
check the automatic icemaker, Ice
clumps in the storage bin may have
stalled the icemaker,, Follow correc-
tive measures described on page 21.
Touch SYSTEM CHECK- RESET
pad to erase code If code reappears,
call for service
This flashing code tells you to
check temperature controls and
adjust them if necessary, (See direc-
tions on page 5,) Touch SYSTEM
CHECK- RESET pad to erase code,
If code reappears within 4 hours,
call for service

ESectronic Monitor & Diagnostic System (continued)
$ignamLights and
Diagnostic Codes
What they mean, and what to
do when they alert you, is
summarized on this panel on
the inside of the freezer
compartment door.
Panel located on the inside of the freezer compartment door.
9 Part No 468326P01

& ChiObd Water Disp®e s÷
Automatic Icemaker and
Ice & Water" Dispenser
Your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker and a custom dispenser
that dispenses chilled water, ice
cubes and crushed ice through
the freezer compartment door
Herds how they work.
Water flows from household
supply through dual solenoid
valve (I) to water reservoir (2]
and to automatic icemaker (3]
,as needed
Water is frozen in cube mold (4]
and ejected into storage bin [5)
•where a motor-powered auger
moves cubes forward to dispens-
ing unit. When you touch the
CUBES pad on front of freezer
compartment door, ice cubes wilt
dispense through chute in door
when cradle is pressed
When you touch the CRUSHED
pad, baffle in housing channels
cubes through the crusher and
crushed ice falls through chute
into glass when cradle is pressed
Chilled water from reservoir
flows through tubing in door [6)
and is dispensed when cradle
is pressed
Touch the LIGHT pad to turn the
night light (7) in the dispenser
on or off
Important Facts about
Your Custom Dispenser
oYour icemaker will produce an
average of five cubes an hour--
approximately t20 cubes in a 24-
hour period--depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door open-
ings and other use conditions
The ice storage bin holds about
250 cubes ......
oIntermittent dispensing of ice is
normal. If ice flow interruption is
more than brief, ice clump[s) may be
the cause and should be removed
following instructions below and
on page !2. ;
a Overfilling glass with ice and
use of narrow or extra-tall glasses
should be avoided. This can jam the
chute or cause the door in the chute
to freeze shut. Periodicalty open the
freezer compartment door and took
down into the chute. If ice is block-
ing the chute, poke it through with
a wooden spoon,
o Tohelp keep bits of ice from being
sprayed beyond the glass, place
glass close to ice chute--but not so
close that it blocks outcoming 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.
= Ice should be dispensed before
filling glass with soda or other
beverage mixe& This will prevent
splashing which is annoying and
which, if the splash reaches the ice
and water selector switch, could
cause it to stick or bind.
eBeverages and foods should not
be quick-chilled in the ice storage
bin. Cans, bottles or food packages
in the storage bin can 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 and/or dispense welt.
Before Using Your
icemaker and Dispenser
If refrigerator is operated before
water connection is made, keep
manual icemaker switch in the
OFF position
When water supply has been
connected to icemaker, raise
access door to ice bin and turn
manual switch to QN position
access
door
emaker
Manual switch
Ice storage bin
Depress water dispenser cradle
for about two minutes to remove
trapped air from water line and to
fill water reservoir automatically
Ice cube mold automatically fills
with water after cooling to freez-
ing temperatures First cubes
normally freeze after several
hours
NOTE: With a newly-installed
refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to
cool down to the proper ice-
making temperature
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Ice & Wat÷ Dispcns® (continued)
Once Your Icemaker and
Dispenser Are in Operation
Throw away the first few batches
of ice cubes (10 or 15 cubes), This
will flush away any impurities in the
water line Do the same thing after
vacations or extended periods when
ice isn't used
Discard the first half dozen glassfuls
of water in the kitchen sink This wilt
eliminate the slight "plastic" taste
temporarily imparted to the water
by the water reservoir.
Keep ice level to keep icemaker
productive. Cubes ejected into an
empty storage bin will pile up close
to the icemaker and push the feeler
arm up to the OFF position prema-
turely when the bin is only partially
full Open the ice access door, reach
in, level the cubes by hand and ice-
making will resume Keeping cubes
distributed evenly will allow the
icemaker to produce enough ice to
fill the bin to its maximum capacity
Caution:
Under certain rare circum-
stances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing
with a green-bluish hue, The
cause of this unusual discolor-
ation 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 dis-
coloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your
General Electric Factory Service
Center or an authorized Customer
Care®servicer°
To Dispense Ice and Water
= For ice, touch CUBES or i
CRUSHED pad For water, simply
position glass beneath words
"CHILLED WATER 1'
_,Grip glass or other container
gently near rim and press rim firmly
against ice or water dispenser
cradle
Caution:
Never put fingers or other objects
into the ice crusher discharge
opening.
When Dispensing Ice,,.
Some crushed ice may be dis-
pensed even though you touched the :i
CUBES pad. This happens occasion- .....
ally when a few cubes inadvertently
get diverted to the crusher, :'
Sometimes a mound of snow will :i:: i::i
form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and usually :::
occurs when you have dispensed
crushed ice repeatedly The snow
wil! eventually evaporate
When Dispensing Water.,.
The water system provides approx-
imately six successive 8-ounce
glassfuls., After this, several hours
must be allowed for the new water
reservoir supply to cool You prob-
ably will not drain all the chilled
water 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 will be cooler
than tap water but not as cold as
ice water,, For colder water, simply
add crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water
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To Stop Dispensing
Release pressure from cradle and
withdraw slowly to catch last bits
of ice or drops of water
To Remove Ice Cube
Storage Container If Ice Is Used Infrequently°,,°
"Old ice cubes will become cloudy
and taste stale Empty ice storage
bin periodically and wash it in luke-
warm water Be sure to allow stor-
age bin to cool before replacing it--
otherwise ice cubes will stick to the
metal auger
Some slight dripping may occur
following dispensing of crushed ice
or chit led water if excessive, the spill
should be wiped dry immediately,,
Do not pour water in the spill shelf
because it is not self draining--pour
it in the kitchen sink The shelf and
its grille should be cleaned regularly
according to instructions on page 17
if ice Clumps Form in
Storage Bin ....
The icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of five, and it is normal for
several cubes to be joined together
However, infrequent usage of ice
can cause ice clumps to form in the
storage bin, resulting in temporary
malfunction of the dispenser
mechanism
If this happens:
o remove storage bin from freezer
compartment
o break up ice clumps with fingertip
pressure and discard remaining
clumps,
• replace bin before remaining
cubes melt and fuse together
Simultaneously press up on tab
under container and pull container
straight out while supporting it at
front and rear
Turn the Manual lcemaker
Switch to the OFF Position
when...
o home water supply 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 isYour First icemakero.o
You'll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar, These are normal
icemaking sounds and are not cause
for concern,
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Suggested stop'age times
for meat and poultry*
IN IN
Ealingquality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
MAT
alter time shown 35° to 40°F O°E
DAYS MONTHS
Fresh Meats
Roasls (Beef &Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to I2
Roasts(Pork &Veal) 3 lo 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5 6 to12
Chops (Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) 3 !o 5 3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meals I to 2 3 to4
Variely Meats I to 2 3 to 4
Sausage(Pork) 1to2 ] to2
ProcessedMeats
Bacon 7 !
Frankiurlers 7
Ham(Whole) 7 I to 2
Ham (Halo 3 to 5 J _o2
Ham(Slices) 3 i to 2
LuncheonMeals. 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage(Sm0ked) - 7 n0lrec0m-
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry) ]4 to 2] mended
CookedMeats
CookedPleatsand
MealDishes 3 !o 4 2to 3
Gravy& Meal B_olh 1 !o 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken &Turkey(Whole) I lo 212
Chicken (Pieces) ] to 2 9
Turkey(Pieces) Ito 2 6
Duck &Goose(Whole) ] to 2 6
Giblels I In 2 3
CookedPoultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth) I lo 2 6
Pieces(NoI Covered) 3 to 4 l
CookedPoultry Dishes 3 to 4 4 to 6
FriedChicken 3to4 4
(Otherthan for meats&poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables 8-12 months
Lean lisb 6-8 months
Fattyfish, rolis and breads,
soups,slew.casseroles 2-3months
Cakes,pies, sandwiches.
leII_overs(cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ] month max
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped
ConsulttheColfegeorCountyExtensionServiceor
youriocalUtilityCompanyforthelatestinformation
onfreezingandstoringfoods
*U S Department of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary
To store unfrozen meats, fish and
poultry:
o Always remove store wrappings
o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately
Tostore cheese, wrap well with wax
paper or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag
= Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold
a Store pro-packaged 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
o Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towel
oAs a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping
Note:' Special fresh food com-
partment drawers (on models so
equipped) make it unnecessary
to wrap certain foods which they've
been designed to preserve,, These
drawers are described on page 14,
Tostore 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
o tt will be necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer compart-
ment location and temperature con-
trol setting to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature
oThe rear of the freezer compart-
ment is slightly colder than the front
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential require-
ments 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, because
less culling and sorting will be
necessary
3. Proper packaging_ Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing.
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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 com-
pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fully only once
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to 26 pounds at
a time
Organize your food storage
for convenience.
= Store all like things together This
not only saves time, but electricity--
because you can find foods faster
o Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly
oUse the handy shelves on the door
for most frequently used sauces and
condiments
a Use the meat drawer for meats
you do not freeze
To save money inenergy
and food costs.
a 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,,
oCover moist foods With tight lids,
plastic film or foil
= Leaf vegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film
o Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once,
o Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy
= When going out of town for
several days, leave as few perish-
ables as possible in the refrigerator
Move the icemaker manual switch
to "OFF" and shut off water to the
refrigerator
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drawer--close Moist'n Fresh
drawer-close tightly
Convertible
Meat Kee Fresh drawer--do not force
tightly closed
i_Aoist n Fresh Drawers
The two top drawers are 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
•Peasgreen
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 wilt 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
drawers should be poured out and
the drawers wiped dry
The Moist'n Fresh drawers are
partially sealed by gaskets attached
to the covers at the front and back
edges Always replace them in these
covers and push the drawers all the
way in
Cooi'n Fresh Drawer
The lower right drawer is designed
to provide lower humidity storage
for items such as:
•Apples • Nectarines• Raspberries
•Apricots • Oranges • SummerSquash
. Grapes . Peaches • Strawberries
• Mushrooms- Pears ° Tangerines
Convertible Meat Keeper
(on models so equipped)
The "Meats or Vegetables 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
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
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SheDfPositions
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:
1o Pull the upper left drawer
straight out
2, Lift the upper left drawer cover
and pull it out
3.. Slide the upper right drawer and
cover to the left and remove them
4o Pull the"Meats or Vegetables"
drawer straight out, then lift its cover
and remove it.
5oSlide the bottom right drawerand
cover to the left and remove them
Simply replace in reverse order,
making sure grooves at rear of covers
engage supporting rods at rear of
refrigerator.. "Meats or Vegetables"
drawer must be returned to the
lower left position,,
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 unwrapped meats and
cheese, bacon, hors d'oeuvres,
spreads and snacks
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How to rearrange
your she ves
Adjustable Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food and
freezer compartments are adjust-
able, enabling you to make efficient
shelf arrangements to fit your
family's food storage needs.
Tempered Glass Shelves in
Fresh Food Compartment
To remove sheLves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator
[] Engage !
top tug I
[] Lower to
lock into place
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
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Removable Wine Rack
(on models so equipped)
The wine rack is designed to hold
a bottle on its side and will fit on
any shelf
To relocate the wine rack:
Pull wine rack straight out Then
position its lip over either edge of
the shelf you want to suspend it
from and push it al! the way in
Ports-Bins on Fresh Food
Compartment Door
(on models so equipped)
Adjustable Ports-Bins can easily
be carried from refrigerator to work
area A dozen eggs in their original
carton will fit securely in a Porta-Bin
Multi-Position Shelves in
Freezer Compartment
Shelf supports at various levels in
the freezer compartment let you
reposition the shelves from time to
time to better accommodate your
variable inventory of frozen foods
To reposition shelves:
1. While pressing tabs on shelf
supports on rigM wall, lift shelf out
of grooves in supports
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
1 ,
If sheli supports at desired level on
right wall do not have tabs, merely
lower shelf into place on supports
2oPull shetf sideways until shelf
rods come out of holes on left wall
To remove: Lift Ports-Bin straight
up until mounting hooks disengage
To relocate: Select desired shelf
height, engage Ports-Bin's hooks in
slots on the tracks of the door, and
push in, Ports-Bin will lock in place
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User Maintenance Hnst °uctions
CBeaning your
refrigerator
Outside Inside
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 appliance polish wax when
the refrigerator is new and then at
least twice a year
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts
Keep the finish clean,, Wipe
with a clean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish 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 Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach
Clean the door trim the same way,
Do not use gritty finish-dulling
cleansers,
Water-and-ice dispenser spill shelf
should be wiped dry immediately
if excessive spills occur Water
allowed to remain on shelf may
leave deposits removable by soak-
ing with a mixture of one teaspoon
of a non-precipitating water soften-
ing compound (such as Calgon
brand) or citric acid powder per pint
of hot tap water or undiluted vinegar,
Soak until deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse
away Usually 30 minutes soaking
time is adequate.
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year.
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 a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same pro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
all plastic parts Wash ice storage
bin in lukewarm water only Do not
use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.
Electronic Monitor and
Diagnostic System Pane_s
Clean the panels on the outside
and inside of the freezer compart-
ment door with a glass cleaner,
such asWindex brand, and a soft,
clean cloth
Behind
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush-
ioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces Pull the refrig-
erator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in
Moving your refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator
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Condenser
For most efficient operation,
remove the base grille (see page 4)
and remove the defrost water pan,
then either sweep
away or vacu um
up dust that is
readilyaccessible
This easycleaning
operation should
be done at least
once a year
Condenser
Defrost Water Pan
Pan located behind base grille
should be cleaned at least once a
year When reinstalling pan, firmly
push pan ALL THE WAY IN until
it stops
Drain Opening in
Freezer Compartment
During yearly cleaning, remove
bottom freezer basket and pour a
solution of baking soda (one tea-
spoon) and two cups of warm (not
boiling) water into the drain opening
at the bottom rear of the freezer
compartment This will help elimi-
nate odor and reduce clogging of
the drain line to the defrost water
pan Then empty and clean the
defrost water pan and replace it
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When you go on
vacation When you move Accessory
For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control OFF. clean interior with
baking soda solution of one table-
spoon of soda to one quart of water
Wipe dry To prevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator
Leave doors open
For shorter vacations, remove per-
ishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F follow same instruc-
tions as for extended vacations
Move icemaker manual switch to
OFF position and be sure to shut
off water supply ON-OFF switch
is located near the front of the
icemaker
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove all food and
clean and dry the interior
Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves, and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position only during actual
moving and in van Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with btanket
The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker-
Quadra Kleen Water Filter
Your ice cubes can only be
as clear and fresh-tasting
as the water that produces
them Thats why it's a good
idea to purify your water
with a Quadra Kleen Water
Filter,
Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale odors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes A porous
fiber cartridge catches dirt,
rust particles, sand and
silt while special crystals
reduce deposits of hard
scale
The water filter is an option at extra
cost and is available from your GE
dealer Specify WR97X214 It has
complete installation instructions
and installs in minutes on t/4" O D
copper water line
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To save %ime and money,
check the Problem $onver
begone you request service.
If you have a problem, it may be
minor. You may be able to correct
it yourself. Just use this Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
Rapid
IE_ectrica_ Diagnosis
Your refrigerator iswired for accurate
electrical diagnosis in your home--
takes only minutes for a service
technician to check its entire elec-
trical system. No need for the techni-
cian to unplug, move or unload the
refrigerator to make the diagnosis,
The Problem $oBver
Save time and money.., before you request service, check the fog_owing:
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
NO PANEL : : _ii i f :_ if inter Or light is not onl refrigerator may not beplUgged in at'wall outleL ::
TOUCH PAD RESPONSE o .... ...... . ._, . ....,_
: o iTplug is secure and the reTrigera_or still Tails _o opera_e, pluga lamp or a
:: _.... i small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit :
i i breaker or burned out fuse. i
REFRIGERATOR o Maybe n defrost Cycle When motordoes not operate forabout 3o minutes:::: :
DOES NOTOPERATE :.- ; .:.: : _ :
..... I o Jempera_ure comrol in OFF position. : i
_ _ : - If interior light is not on, refrigerator rnay not be Plugged in at wall outlet.: :i
i o If plug is secure and the refrigerator stiil fails to operate, plug a lampora :i
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
i breaker or burned out fuse, : : _
MOTOR OPERATES • Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer :
FOR LONG PERIODS compartment require more operating time..
: o Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home--usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down
oLarge amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen .
g :
€,Hot weather--frequent door openin s,
• Door left open,
to Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5,
i
o Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 174
o Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2
MOTOR STARTS & o Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures,
iSTOPS FREQUENTLY ...... ....
VIBRATION OR o If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
RATTLING ' and front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven,, Refer to
ROLLERS, page 4. : i
oIf dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them, Slight vibration is normal.
: = Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly, i_
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Normal alr fiow cooiing:mOtor.::in the iefrigeration process, it is normal that heat
i:b_i:expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor
at these norma! and safe Operating temperatures, Your floor covering supplier
:st:,Ould be Consulted if you Object to this discoloration. :
:_DOOR :NOT:CE:OSiNG=: oDo0r gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct put a small amount
::PROPERLY.::I __:: of petri31eum jelly on face of gasket. ' :
OPERATING SOUNDS :: o 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. : : : i
::::i:':_:::!::;:i::i:i:::i :::'::: ::,Normal fan air fiow'0ne fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
: Compartments_another fan cools the compressor motor,
:::!:/:! ::: :::: :: :;oThese NORMAL soundswill also be heard from time to time:
,,::::::!:::::: • Defros:_ timer switch:ciicks a:_defrost.. : : :
:::+::: ;;Defrost water dripping into drain pan. • :
::'::,Temperature control clicks :ON orOFR :
:::::::::i::i :::+:::: :::::;ReMge_ant boiiing Or gurgling. : : : :
:z:,:::i:i:: ::::::ii :if: i:+:: _ Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
::::::::i: defrost and:refrigeration following defrost. ! :
with automatic icemakerl the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water i
:::running in pipes as icemaker refills. : :
enough. Refer to page 5.
- Warm :weatherZffequent door openings, :
ICOMPARTMENT:::: :::
_:TEMPERATURE+:::: :: e Door teft open foriong time.i :: : :
?TOO WARM ::,:: :::+Package may be hoiding do0r open. : ::: :: :
.... , : : +/ : :
:oDooi may have been left ajar or Package holding door open+ :
:CRYSTAES oN:: ::: ::: :; : :
FROZE: :' ::a ioofrequemand too ong aoor open ngs ....
:: N : " ....
::e:Frost within package is normal. :
:.jar: i :
::EBEEZ! : temperature:of freezer compartment colder :
: : ' .........
_oO dcubes need to be discarded,
::ODOR/TAsTE::: : ::' ....
::.::: ::: ::: Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed,. :
:i:::: i:e Unsealed packages in fresh food and/or freezer compartments may be
:::7:: ::::,::::::transmitting odor/tasteto ice cubes,. , : : :: i
:::::::: o::in:terior 6f refrigerator needs cleaning--refer to page 17.
Poor:tasting incoming wa:[er, Install Quadra clean water filter--see page 18
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