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Owner's
Manual
30" Built-In
Bottom-Freezer
2-Drawer
Refrigerator
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introduction
Consumer information
30" Bottom-Freezer
Your new Monogram Refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design or the assiduous details, you will find
that your Monogram Refrigerator's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to
come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your Refrigerator properly.
Ifyou have any other questions, visit our Website at: monogram.com In Canada: monogram.ca
Contents Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers .................... 23
Model and Serial Numbers ....................... 3
Performance Data Sheet ...................... 19
Problem Solver ............................. 17, 18
Safety Instructions ............................ 4, 5
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ................... 20
Warranty .............................. Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning-Outside and Inside .................. 14
Light Bulb Replacement ....................... 15
Vacation ...................................... 15
Operating instructions
Features ......................................... 6
Automatic Icemaker ............................. 8
Customizable Drawer .......................... 11
Door Bins ...................................... 11
External Moisture Control ...................... 12
LEDDisplay Lighting ........................... 12
Sabbath Mode ................................. 13
Shelves ........................................ 10
Temperature Controls ........................... 7
Vegetable Pan ................................. 10
Water Filter ...................................... 9
Wine/Beverage Rack .......................... 11
Preparation
Clearances .................................... 16
Location ....................................... 16
Before
using
your
refrigerator
Read this manual carefully. It is intended
to help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don't understand something or
need more help, there is a list of toll-free
consumer service numbers included in
the back section of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: monogram,com
In Canada: monogram.ca

Consumer Information
30" Bottom-Freezer
Write
down the
mode/
& seria/
numbers
You'll see them on a label inside the fresh food
compartment, below the vegetable pan, 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,
/f you
received a
damaged
refrigerator
The warranty does not cover damage caused
after delivery, Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator,
Save time
&money Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual, It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself,
/f you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual,
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased, If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are 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,ifyou are still not pleased, write all
the details-including your phone number-to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GEAppliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
In Canada:
Director, Consumer Relations
MC Commercial Inc
Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N,B,
E1C9M3

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READAND SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETYINFORMATION
_,IL This is the safety alert symbol, This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others, All
safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". These words are
defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
,This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
, Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs, replacing a
light bulb, or cleaning.
Note: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by
any setting on the control panel.
Note: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service
Professional.
, Do not try to replace a burned-out LEDlight. An authorized
technician will need to replace the LED lights.
, Replace all parts and panels before operating.
, Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord, However, if you must use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSAcertified (in Canada), 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,
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door
bins in the refrigerator, They could damage the refrigerator
and seriously injure themselves,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
safety precautions.
, Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold, Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping
or dropping, Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many
small pieces if it breaks,
, Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances
between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small, Be careful closing doors when children are in
the area,
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these
extremely cold surfaces,
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely,
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with
the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes, Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in,
INSTALLATION
'_'Explosion Hazard,
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
Electrical Shock Hazard,
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
IDo not use an adapter
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance,
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded,
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet, Do not use an adapter,
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate,
A 115 Volt AC,60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required, This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house
wiring circuits which could cause afire hazard from
overheated wires,
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord, Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet,
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged, Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end,
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord,
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result
in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past, Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous even if they will sit for 'lust a few
days," Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents,
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal, Ifyou
are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what to do,
R6OOa Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, R6OOa,a
natural gas with high environmental compatibility. However
it is also combustible. Please adhere to the warnings below:
1) When handling, installing and operating the appliance, care
should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing,
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator:
, Take off the door/drawers,
, Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside,
REFRIGERANTS
2) Servicing shall be performed by factory-authorized service
personnel and component parts shall be replaced with
manufacturer-authorized replacement components,
3) Refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal,
4) Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or in
the built-in structure clear of obstruction,
5) Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process,
6) Do not damage refrigerant circuit,
7) Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartment of the appliance,

Features
30" Bottom-Freezer
Wine rack
Fresh Food
Section
Fresh Food
Shelves
jJ
Icemaker Freezer
Drawer
Fresh Food
Door Bins
Vegetable Pan
\
Customizable
Drawer

Temperature Controls
30" Bottom-Freezer
Upper Drawer - Freezer i
iLower Drawer - Customizable
Tempera ture
controls The temperature display shows the actual
temperature of the fresh-food compartment,
freezer drawer or customizable drawer when
each one is selected by toggling the Zone
indicator, The actual temperature will vary from
the set temperature based on factors such as
frequency of door openings, amount of food,
defrost cycling and room temperature,
NOTE: Frequent door openings or doors left open
for periods of time may increase the internal
temperature of the compartments temporarily,
To turn off the cooling system, toggle the ZONE
indicator to the fresh-food mode, Press the plus
(+) pad until the display shows OFF,
To turn the cooling system on, toggle the ZONE
indicator to the fresh-food mode and press
the minus (-) pad until the desired temperature is
displayed, The preset temperature of 0°F for the
freezer or 37°F for the fresh-food unit will appear
in the display,
To check the current temperature setting for a
compartment, press the plus (+) or minus (-) pad
once, After 5 seconds, the display will return to
the actual temperature,
To change the temperature settings, press
the plus (+) or minus (-) pad for each increment
to the desired temperature set point, Allow
24 hours for the unit to reach the temperature
you have set,
Fresh Food
Freezer
Drawer
Temperature Ranges
Low High
34°F 46°F
1°C 8°C
_6°F +6°F
_21°C _14°C
Customizable Drawer Temperature Ranges
Freezer
Chill
Wine
Low High
_6°F +6°F
_21°C _14°C
34°F 46°F
1°C 8°C
40°F 55°F
4°C 13°C
NOTE: Setting the controls to OFF stops cooling,
but does not shut off electrical power to the unit,
All readings in °C will be rounded,
Changing
display
temperatures
from °F to °C
To change the temperature display between
Fahrenheit and Celsius, press both the plus (+)
and minus (-) pads for 5 seconds,
/q/arm To turn the Alarm feature on, press and hold
the ALARM button for 3 seconds, ALARM will
be underlined when active, To turn off, press
and hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds,
The underline will disappear,
When the ALARM
is active, the alarm
will flash and beep
if you keep the door
open for more than 2
minutes,
bJOL_C
ALARM _I_R LOC_

Automatic Icemaker (freezer models)
30" Bottom-Freezer
Automatic
icemaker
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12-24
hours to begin making ice. The refrigerator
is shipped with the icemaker set to ON.
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle-approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour
period, depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of
door openings and other use conditions.
If the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the icemaker, set the
icemaker to OFF. To set the icemaker to OFF,
press the ZONE indicator on the control pad
twice to select the freezer drawer. Press the ICE
icon to the right. The line under ICE will disappear
and the word OFF will show under ICE.
Throw away the first full bucket of ice,
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm,
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm,
the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
Icemaker
FeelerArm
After the icemaker has been turned on again,
there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before
the icemaker resumes operations,
NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average
water pressure, you may hear the icemaker
water valve cycle on several times when
making one batch of ice,
NOTE: Icemaker works best between
40 and 120 PSI home water pressure.
Avoid contact with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element (located on the bottom of the
ice maker) that releases the cubes. Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic ice making
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
Accessing
the icemaker
and freezer
drawer
The icemaker is located on the ceiling of the
freezer drawer and to the left rear. There is
an LED strip in the freezer drawer ceiling. The
freezer drawer contains 1 ice bin.

Water Filter
30" Bottom-Freezer
Vl/ater filter
cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located below the
customizable drawer on the lower-right side of the
appliance,
To Replace the Filter:
There isa replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the control panel, The
filter cartridge should be replaced when the word
REPLACEappears beneath FILTER on the control
panel,
IMPORTANT: Filter is mandatory for ice production,
HOLO3SEC
ALARM FILTER LOCK
REPLACE
Installing the Filter Cartridge:
1. Open the customizable drawer to gain access to
the water filter cartridge,
2. Remove the old cartridge by twisting
counterclockwise, Pull forward on the filter
to remove,
3. Insert the new filter into the compartment and
twist clockwise until the cartridge stops,
To Reset the Filter Status Light:
Press and hold the FILTER button for 3 seconds,
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges, visit our
Website at monogram.corn, or call GEParts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model Number GSWF
IMPORTANT NOTE: Remove the water filter
to immediately stop any water leak from the
icemaker,
Child control
lockout This child control lockout feature prevents
unwanted changes to your temperature settings, After the desired temperature is set, the temperature can be locked, To lock, press and
hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds, To unlock,
press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds,

Vegetable Pan/Shelves
30" Bottom-Freezer
Vegetable pan The Vegetable Pan in the fresh-food section
of the refrigerator has LED strip lighting above
the drawer,
There are adjustable dividers with several
different position options, The divider is held in
place by a tab located under the handle, a slot
located on the back wall and a stabilizing rib on
the bottom of the drawer for each position,
To change the divider position:
1. Pull up on the back of the divider to release
it from the slot in the back and off of the tab
in the front,
.
.
Slide the divider into a new location, making
sure it seats into the rib on the bottom of
the drawer,
Pull up on the back of the divider to locate
the front under the tab at the new location,
Fro
4. Push down on the back of the divider to seat
it into the slot at the new location,
Lighted
vegetable
dra wet shelf
The lighted vegetable drawer shelf provides
lighting for the lower compartments, The lights
are recessed into the shelf to illuminate the
drawers below,
To remove the shelf:
1. Lift the shelf and carefully pull forward to
expose the wires,
2. Unplug the shelf and carefully remove it from
the refrigerator,
To replace the shelf:
1. Carefully set the shelf onto the side rails,
leaving the plug exposed,
2. Plug the shelf into the refrigerator,
3. Carefully slide the shelf into place,
! i
under the shelf at the front
Lift shelf anc
Lighted
Vegetable
Drawer Shelf
Adjustable
shelves Tempered glass shelves in the fresh food section
enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements
to fit your family's food storage needs,
To adjust shelves: Tilt the shelf up at the front
and slide it up or down along the back wall to the
placement you want,
Handle glass shelves carefully. Rough handling
of tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
To remove shelves:
NOTE: To remove a shelf, all shelves under it must
first be removed,
1. Remove any food from the shelf
2. Remove covers at the bottom of each track,
3. Tilt the first shelf up at the front,
4. Slide the shelf down along the back wall until
you reach the bottom where the notch is
located, Slide the shelf through the notch,
5. Repeat for removing the other shelves,
To replace shelves:
Replace shelves by perform steps 1 through 4
in reverse,
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Bins/Rack/Customizable Drawer
30" Bottom-Freezer
Door
bins
The door bins are removable, Lift bin out of the
bin bracket to remove,
The bin brackets are adjustable and can move
up and down to meet your storage needs,
Do this by tilting the bin up at the front and
sliding it up or down along the door to the
placement you desire,
DoorBin....
Bin Bracket
I/Vine/ The wine/beverage rack fits onto one of the glass
beverage rack shelves in the fresh-food compartment, The rubber
coating on the portions of the rack that sit on top of
the shelf keeps the rack from slipping or scratching
the shelf, The wine/beverage rack will hold 2-liter
bottles, wine bottles and champagne bottles,
Customizab/e
drawer The customizable drawer can be used as
a freezer, as a fresh-food refrigerator or as
a wine/beverage drawer,
To customize your drawer:
Press the ZONE indicator on the control pad to
select the customizable drawer,
Recommended Temperatures for Customizable
Drawer:
Button
Chill
Freeze
Wine
Function
Fresh Food
Freezer
Wine Storage
Temperature
37°F/3°C
O°F/_le°C
55°F/13°C
This drawer has LED strip lighting above it, There
is also one adjustable divider that can be placed
in different positions and a bin that can slide left
or right in the drawer,
To change the divider position:
1. Pull in the tabs at the top of the divider to
release it from the tab holes at the front and
back of the drawer,
2. Lift the divider off of the raised tabs at the
bottom of the drawer,
3. Move the divider to its new location and slide it
onto the raised tabs,
,Pull in the tabs atthe top of the divider and
position the divider so the tabs will fit into the
tab holes, Release the tabs so they lock into
place,
Removable sliding bin
Tab Tab Hole
Divider
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External Moisture Control/LED Lighting
30" Bottom-Freezer
External
moisture
control
This product is equipped with an external moisture
control feature, The refrigerator is shipped with the
external moisture control feature off,
In some humid environments, moisture can form
on the front surface of the refrigerator cabinet,
If moisture does appear on the front surface
of the refrigerator cabinet, turn on the external
moisture control feature by pressing and holding
the ALARM and LOCK buttons on the control panel
for 5 seconds, When activated, a small picture of
a water droplet with a line through it will appear
below the (+) and (-) signs on the control panel,
LED display
lighting This refrigerator has LED lighting on both sides of
the interior as well as above the freezer drawer
and above the customizable drawer,
Glass Door Models Only
The glass door models have a display light option
for the interior side lights: full power and 1/2
power,
In display mode at either full or 1/2 power, the
lights will stay on after the door is closed and
automatically go off after 1 hour,
To access the lighting options, press the ZONE
indicator on the control pad, In fresh-food mode,
the LIGHTS button is to the right on the control
pad, When lights are at full power, there are 2
bars under LIGHTS; at 1/2 power, there is 1 one
bar; when the lights are off, there are no bars,
Glass Door Model - Lights at Full Power ]
]
[_ /
Glass Door Model - Lights at 1/2 Power
GlassDoor Model- LightsOff
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Sabbath Mode
30" l_ottom-Freezer
Sabbath
Mode The Sabbath Mode was designed for use on the
Jewish Sabbath and Holidays, The Sabbath Mode
feature makes it possible for observant Jews to
refrigerate and freeze food during the duration
of the holiday,
The Sabbath Mode feature can be set to override
typical reactions caused by your interaction
with the refrigerator, While in the Sabbath Mode,
your refrigerator will still operate, However, the
refrigerator will not respond to your actions,
While in the Sabbath Mode, you may notice
the fan running when the door is opened,
however, this is not a result of your actions,
The fan will operate at predetermined times,
The defrost heater will continue to defrost
the refrigerator and freezer and will be activated
on a timer, The defrost heater will not defrost
as a result of door openings or any consumer
actions,
ON/OFF--To activate the Sabbath Mode, hold
down the ALARM button and (+) pad on the
control panel for 5 seconds, SAB will be displayed
on the control, SAB will remain in the display and
the (+) pad and alarm button will remain lit until
the Sabbath mode is deactivated, Controls and
lights do not work until the ALARM button and
(+) pad are held again for 5 seconds,
DISPLAYS, ALARMS end LIGHTS--The main
temperature control displays will be deactivated,
therefore they will not be lit, sound a tone or
operate when touched, Door alarms and lights
will be disabled,
ICEMAKER--The icemaker will continue
to operate, The icemaker can be disabled by
turning the icemaker OFF prior to the Sabbath
(see Automatic/cemake_,
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Care and Cleaning
30" Bottom-Freezer
Cleaning
outside Door handles and trim-Clean with a cloth
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that
can damage the finish. Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and
damage the finish.
Stainless steel--The stainless steel doors and door
handles (on some models) can be cleaned with
a commercially available stainless steel cleaner
Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend
Soft Cleanser TM will remove surface rust, tarnish,
and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleaner free
of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with
a damp soft sponge. Do not use appliance wax or
polish on the stainless steel.
Custom Wood Panels - please contact your custom
panel supplier for direction on cleaning and care.
Cleaning
inside Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before cleaning. Ifthis is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning
around switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and baking soda solution- about
a tablespoon (15ml)of baking soda to a quart (1
liter)of water, Thisboth cleans and neutralizes
odors,Thoroughly rinseand wipe dry,
Other parts of the refrigerator--including door
gaskets, vegetable drawer, ice storage bins and
all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer
of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge
side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and
bending out of shape.
Do not clean glass shelves
or covers with warm water when they are cold,
Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact such
as bumping or dropping, Tempered glass is
designed to shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks,
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher,
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Care and Cleaning
30" Bottom-Freezer
Preparing
for vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food
from the refrigerator. Adjust the temperature up
(+) until the unit turns off. Clean the interior with
a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml)
of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water.
Leave the door open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
and leave the control at the regular setting.
However, if the room temperature is expected
to drop below 60°F (16°C), follow the same
instructions as for extended vacations.
Turn offthe icemaker and shut offthe water
supply to the freezer.
/nterior Light Do not try to replace a burned-out LED light.
replacement An authorized technician will need to replace
the LED lights.
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Preparation
30" Bottom-Freezer
Refrigera tot
location
Do not install the refrigerator where
temperatures will be below 60°F (16°C) because
it will not run long enough to maintain proper
temperatures,
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because
it will not perform properly,
Do not install the refrigerator in a location
exposed to water (rain, etc,) or direct sunlight,
Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough
to support it fully loaded,
Clearances Allow 15" minimum clearance between the door
and wall for a full 11 5° door swing, Allow 5"
min, clearance to a wall for a 90 ° door swing for
Monogram Stainless Steel (European) models,
115° DoorSwing
I Minimum
toWall
115°
90° Door Swing'1
.... i 32"
90o i
4" distance to Wall.
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Questions?
Use this
prob/em
so/ver/
The Problem Solver
30" Bottom-Freezer
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE
REFRIGERATORSYSTEM
DOESNOT OPERATE . May be in defrost cycle when refrigerating system does not operate for about 45 minutes,
. Temperature control in the OFF position,
. If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall
outlet,
REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
OPERATES FOR LONG
PERIODS OR CYCLES ON
FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
and freezers with more
storage space and a
larger freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures,)
VIBRATION OR RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
THUMPING SOUND
WHEN CLOSING DOOR
. The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped, Replace fuse
or reset the breaker,
. Turn off the Sabbath Mode,
. If your control panel says SHO, then your showroom mode
was enabled, To turn this off, hold the ALARM button and (-) pad
simultaneously for 5 seconds,
. Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in, Wait 24 hours
for the refrigerator to completely cool down,
. Often occurs when large (]mounts of food (]re placed in refriger(]tor.
This is normal,
. Door left open or package holding door open,
. Hot weather or frequent door openings, This is normal,
. Temperature control set at the coldest setting, See Temperature
Control,
. Refrigerator may not be properly installed,
- Anti-tip bracket may be loose,
- Unit may not be level,
. This is a normal operating sound,
. Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound,
OPERATING
SOUNDS . The variable speed compressor,
. Norm(]l f(]n (]ir flow-multiple f(]ns blow cold (]ir through the fresh-food
(]nd freezer comp(]rtments-other fans cool the compressor.
. The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings,
. These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
- You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes,
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator,
- A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan,
- The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a
gurgling sound like boiling water,
- Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or
buzzing sound during the defrost cycle,
- You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is
first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle, This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature,
- The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when
attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes),
- The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays
activate to control refrigerator components,
- Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills,
- The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water,
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The Problem Solver
30" Bottom-Freezer
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
REFRIGERATOR
TOOWARM
ACTUALTEMPERATURE
NOT EQUALTO SET
TEMPERATURE
FROSTOR ICE
CRYSTALSON
FROZENFOOD
(Frost within package
is normal)
SLOW ICECUBE
FREEZING
ICECUBESHAVE
ODOR/TASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOESNOTWORK
MOISTUREFORMS
ON OUTSIDEOF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTSINSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
HASODOR
INTERIORLIGHTS
DO NOT WORK
DOOR DIFFICULTTO
REOPENIMMEDIATELY
AFTERCLOSING
, Package or bottle may be holding door open.
, Check the door gasket; it may be out of position
, Refrigerator is not level. See/nst_ll_tion/nstructions.
, Hinge springs deactived. See/nstall_tion/nstructions.
, Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature Control.
, Hot weather or frequent door openings.
, Door left open for long time.
, Package may be holding door open.
, Refrigerator just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Drawer left open or package holding door open.
, Too frequent or too long door openings.
, Drawer may have been left open.
, Ice cubes or some other object may be stuck behind the drawer.
, Drawer may have been left open.
, Turn temperature control to a colder setting.
, Package may be holding drawer open.
, Old cubes need to be discorded.
, Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
, Unsealed packages in freezer may be transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
, Interior of freezer needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
, Poor-tasting incoming water. Change the water filter.
, Icemaker is turned off.
, Water supply turned off or not connected.
" Freezer too warm,
, Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off
too soon, Level cubes by hand,
, Ice bin is not in position,
, Clogged water filter,
, Reverse osmosis system installed,
, Not unusual during periods of high humidity, Wipe surface dry,
, Turn on the External Moisture Control feature,
, Too frequent or too long door openings.
, In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors
are opened.
, Lower drawer switched from (freezer) to chill or wine.
, Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
, Check for spoiled food.
, Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
, No power at outlet.
, LEDs need replacing. See Consumer Service Section.
, The Sabbath Mode may be operating. Turn off Sabbath Mode.
, Tight door seal is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
After closing the door, wait 5-30 seconds to reopen.
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Performance Data Sheet
Smart Water Filtration System
GSWF Cartridge
This system has been tested according to NSF/ANS142/53 for reduction of the substances listed below.
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to aconcentration
less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANS142/53. *
(700% safety f_ctors built in for unmetered usage)
Parameter USEPA
MCL hfluent
Average
1.845 mg/L
143,333 #/mL
Standard No.
Lnfluent Challenge
Concentration
2.0mg/L_+10%
at. least.10,000 particles/m[
2:Aesthetic Effects
EfflL ;nt
Average Maximum
< 0.05 mg/L 0.05 mg/L
29.83 #/mL 140 #/mL
% Red _ction
Average Minimum
> 97.29% 96.43%
99.98% 99.91%
IMin. Required
Reduction
>50%Chlorine
T&O
Particulote** >85%
I Standard i_Io. 53: Health Effects
Parameter USEPA Influent Influent Challenge Efflu{ nt % RedL ction Min. Required
MCL Average Concentration Average Maximum Average Minimum Reduction
Turbidity 1NTU*** 10.3NTU*** 1+1NTU*** 0.106NTU 0.14NTU 98.97% 98.61% 0.5NTU
Cysts 99.95%Reduction 200,000 #/L Minimum 50,000 [ 0 0 >99.99% >99.99% >99.95%
Leadat pH 6.5 0.015mg/L 0.15mg/L 0.15mg/L_+10% <0.001mg/L < 0.001 mg/L >99.33% >99.33% 0.010mg/L
Leadat pH 8.5 0.015mg/L 0.14mg/L 0.15mg/L_+10% 0.001mg/L 0.003 mg/L >99.29% 97.86% 0.010mg/L
Lindane 0.0002mg/L 0.0216mg/L 0.002 mg/L_+10% <0.00002mg/L < 0.00002 mg/L 99.07% 98.75% 0.0002mg/L
Atrazine 0.003mg/L 0.008 mg/L 0.009 mg/L_+10% <0.002mg/L < 0.002 mg/L >76.12% >66.67% 0.003mg/L
Tested using a flow rate of O,5 gpm; pressure of 60 ps(q,' pH of Z5 + O,5; temp, of 68 _"+ 5_F (20 _"_ 3_'C)
*Measurement in Particles/mL Particles used were O,5- 7microns
_** NTU Nephelometric Turbidity units
Operating Specifications
m Capacity: certified for up to 750 gallons (2,838 I);up to six months
m Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar)
" Temperature: 33-100°F (0,6-38°C)
_' Flow Fate: 0,5 gpm (1,9 Ipm)
General Instaflation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
m Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air,
m Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow,
Special Notices
m Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped,
,, This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer's instructions, including replacement of filter
cartridges,
,, Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system, Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts,
,, The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water,
,, Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations,
,, Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary, Systems
must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures and guidelines,
System tested and certified by NSF International against Standard 42 for the reduction of
chlorine, taste and odor, particulate Class I and Standard 53 for the reduction of cyst, lead,
Lindane, Atrazine and turbidity.
Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 ]
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30" Bottom-Freezer
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