Monogram ZIC36NMALH User manual

Monogram ®
Use and Care Guide
for Bottom Mount
Built-In
Refrigerators
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Consumer Information
Bottom Mount Re/:rig'erator
Introduction Your new Monogram refrigeralor makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning llexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements
or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram
refrigerator's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The Monogram refrigerator was designed 14)provide dae flexibility to blend in with your kitchen
cabinetl T. Decorative door insert panels allow it 14)match your kitchen cabinets or blend with your
kitchen decor. Custom handles are also available to further personalize your refrigerator.
Through a series of product and trim kit choices, the Monogram refi'igerator can be beautifully
integrated into the kitchen.
Since this is designed to be a built-in product, custom panels are required on the front of the
Monogram refrigerator. Consuh your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker for your customized look.
The infolTnation on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your refi'igerator
properly,
If you have any other questions--in the USA, please call the GE Answer Center e'800.626.2000,
In Canada, please call 1.888.880.3030.
Contents Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers ................. 20
Model and Serial Numbers ................... 3
Problem Solver ......................... 16, 17
Product Registration ..................... 3, 22
Safety Instructions ........................ 4-7
Warranty for Cusu)mel_ in Canada .......... 23
WaI_'anty for CusmmeL's in the USA ,.Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning--Outside and Inside ............... 13
Condenser. ................................ 13
Light Bulb Replacement ................... 14
Vacation ................................... 14
Operating Instructions
Aummadc Icemaker. ........................ 9
Shelves ................................. 11, 12
Storage Drawers ............................ 10
Temperature Controls ....................... 8
Water Filter Accessoiy ....................... 9
Preparation
CleaFances ................................. 15
Leveling ................................... 15
Locadon ................................... 15
Before
using
y our
refrigerator
Read this guide 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, call in the USA:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
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Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
You'll see them on a label inside the fresh food
compartment under the storage drawers.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Regis_ation Card included
with tiffs guide.
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use daese numbers in any correspondence or
smwice calls concerning your refrigerator.
If you received
a damaged
refrigerator
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time
&money
Beff)re you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of tiffs guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourselL
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Smwices
page in the back of this guide.
We're proud of our selwice and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with dae smwice you receive, here are steps to
follow for further help.
For customers in the USA:
FIRST, contact the people who smwiced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all tim
details--including your phone number--to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
I_ouisville, KY 40225
For customers in Cam_da :
FIRST, contact dae people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, tiffs will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone number to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1Facto1T Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING--When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safely precautions, including the
following:
•Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and
Care Guide.
•This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may- adhere to these ex_emely cold
surfaces.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• If your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker, avoid comact 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
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in.
•Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning
and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
•Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to
avoid comact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being
replaced.) NOTE: Turning control m OFF
does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they-
will sit for "just a few day-s." If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
• Take offthe doors.
• I,eave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorolluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,
make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for
proper disposal by a qualified seI_'icer. If you
intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you
can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legisladom
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LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT :Lorsque vous
ufilisez le r_frig_rateur, observez toujours
certaines pr&autions de base, notamment :
• N'utilisez le r_frig_rateur que pour son usage
pr_vu, comme d_crit dans le present guide.
•Installez le r_frig_rateur conform_ment aux
directives d'installation avant de l'utiliser.
•Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s'asseoir,
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
r_frig_rateur, lls pourraient endommager le
r_frig_rateur et se blesser gravement.
•Une fois le r_frig_rateur en marche, ne
touchez pas les surfaces froides du
cong_lateur, surtout si vous avez les mains
humides ou mouill_es : la peau risque
d'adh_rer _ ces surfaces tr_s froides.
•N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables
proxirnit_ de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil _lectrom_nager.
•Si votre r_frig_rateur est dot_ d'une machine
_iglaqons automatique, _vilez le contact avec
les pi&es mobiles du m&anisme _jecteur,
ou avee l'_l_ment chauffant qui lib_re les
gla¢ons. Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains
sur le m&anisme de la machine _gla_ons
pendant que le r_frig_rateur est branch&
• D_branchezvotre r_frig_rateur avant
de le nettoyer et de le r_parer.
REMARQUE : Nous vous recommandons
viw'ment de confier toute r,_paration _ un
technicien {lualifi&
• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grill_e,
le rOfrig_rateur doit Otre d_branch_ afin
d'Oviter tout contact avec un fil sous tension.
(Une ampoule grillOe peut se briser pendant
l'opOration). REMARQUE :Lorsque vous
placez la commande sur <,0_,(Oteint),
l'alimemation Olectrique de l'ampoule
n'est pas couple.
•Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments
surgel_s qui ont compl_tement d_gel_.
ADANGER: RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS
Les enfants pris au pi_ge ou morts d'asphyxie
sont t{mjours d'actualfl& Les appareils de
r_frigC:ration abandon_s sont toujours aussi
dangereux, m_me si on n'attend que "quelque
join s' pore s'en d_barasser. Sivous ne gardez
pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les
directives ci-dessous afin de pr_venir les
accidents.
Avant de vous d_barasser de votre vieux
appareil de r_frig_ration :
• D_montez les portes.
• Laissez les clayettes en place afin d'emp&her
les enfanLs de grimper _ l'int_rieur.
SE DEBARRASSER DU
I_es vieux appareils de rOfrig_ration ont un
syst_me de refroidissement qui a utilis_ les CFC
(chlorofluorocarbones). Les CFCs sontjug_s
nocifs pour l'ozone s_atosph_rique.
Si vous dObarrassez de vo_re viet appareil de
r_frig_Sration, assurez-vous que le frigorig_ne
avec CFC soit enlev_5COiTectement par un
technicien qualifi& Si vous lib_rez
imenfionnellement ce frigog_ne avec CFC
vouz pouvez Otre soumis aux conlravenlions
et _ l'emprisonnement apr_s les stipulations
des lois sur l'environment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECTEI CTRICITY
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 tiffs appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibilily
and obligation m have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating 1hat matches the rating plate.
DO NOT USEAN ADAPTER PLUG TO
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO A
2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly- and
pull straight out fi'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become fi'ayed 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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RA CCORDEMENT CTRIQUE
Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi_me
broche (mise gtla terre) de la fiche du cordon
d'alimentation. Pour votre s_curit_, cet
appareil doit _tre correctement mis gtla terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est
muni d'une fiche _ 3 broches (mise fila terre)
qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire
"a3 alwSoles (mise "ala terre) pour rOduire au
minimum les risques du chocs _lectriques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit
par un OlecMcien qualifi6 pour vous assurer
que la prise est correctement mise "ala terre.
Si la prise murale est du type standard "a2
alv_oles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer
par une prise "a3 alv_oles correctement mise
"Stla terre.
La machine "aglagons doit toujoms _u'e branchO
darts sa propre prise de courant, dont la mnsion
nominate est idendque "acelle indiquOe sur la
plaque signatOdque.
N'UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE
D'ADAPTATION POUR RACCORDER
LE REFRIGI_RATEUR DANS UNE PRISE
MURALE A2 ALVEOLES.
N'UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS
PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET APPAREIL.
Cette precaution est recommandOe pour
garamir un rendement optimum et Oviter une
surcharge des circuits _lectriques de la
r_sidence, ce qui pomTait crOer un risque
d'incendie par surschauffe des ills.
Ne dObranchezjamais l'appareil en tirant le
cordon d'alimentation. Saisissez fermement
la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer
de la prise.
R_parez ou remplacez imm6diatement tout
cordon effiloch6 ou endommag& N'utilisez
pas un cordon fendillO ou prOsentant des
signes d'usure.
Lorsque vous dOplacez l'appareil du mur, faites
attention de ne pas la faire router sur le cordon
d'alimentation afin de ne pas l'endommager.
CONSERVEZ CES
DIRECTIVES

Operating Instructions
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Set the
temperature
controls
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you
regulate the temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.
They have settings from 1through 9,
and are located at the top of the fi'esh food
compartment.
The fi'eezer con_ol also has an OFF setting.
9 is the coldest setting, 1 is the warmest.
WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE
REFRIGERATOR ON, SET BOTH
CONTROLS AT 5.
For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust
the desired compartment control one number
at a time.
IMPORTANT: When First setting controls,
or adjusting them, allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to get cold.
NOTE: Turning the freezer control to the
OFF position stops cooling in BOTH
compartments,- fresh food AND freezer--
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
5ISNORMAL_--_
9ISCOinEST
FRESHFOOD
5ISNORMAL
9ISCOLDEST
FREEZER
How to test
temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of milk on the
top shetfin the fi'esh food compartment.
Check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or
too cold, adjust the temperature consols.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer
compartment. Place a container of ice cream in
the center of the freezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it's too hard or too soft, adjust
the temperature consols.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to
reach the temperature you set.
Energy saver
switch The energy saver switch is located on the
temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount of electricity required
to operate your refrigerator, push switch to
ENERGY SAVER setting.
This turns off the heater in your refrigerator
that prevents moisture fi'om forming on the
omside of the refrigerator.
With the heater turned off, there is a chance
that moisture may- form 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.
Over an extended period of time, moisture that
forms on the refrigerator surface may- cause
deterioration of the paint finish. It will be
important to protect the finish by using
appliance polish wax as described in the Care
and Cleaning section.
Move the energy saver switch from the
ENERGY SAVER setting and electricity- flows
through the low wattage heater which warms
the outside of the refrigerator. Under most
conditions, this prevents the forming of
moisture or water droplets.

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
Bottom Mount Re/:rigerator
Automatic
icemaker A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.
The icemaker will produce eight cubes per
cycle--approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour
period, depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of
door openings and other use conditions,
Feelerarminthe
If your refrigerator Icemaker STOP(up) position
is operated
before the water
connection is made
to the icemaker,
keep the feeler arm
in the STOP (up)
position, Ice
StorageBin
When the
refrigerator has
been connected to
the water supply,
move the feeler
arm to the ON
(down) position,
Feelerarmin the
ON(down)position
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools
to freezing, A newly-installed refi'igerator may
take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice.
This flushes away- impurities in the water line,
lcemaking will continue until the feeler arm
senses enough ice cubes in the storage bin, For
maximum ice production, level the stored cubes
with your hand occasionally, Be sure nothing
interferes with the swing of the feeler arm,
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight
and it is normal for several cubes to be joined
together,
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP
(up) position when:
• home water supply is to be offfor 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 flae water
supply line to your refrigerator,
• turning the freezer control to the OFF
position,
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy and taste stale. Empty the ice
storage bin periodically and wash it in
lukewarm water. Be sure to allow the storage
bin to dly before replacing it:--<)thel_vise ice
cubes may stick to other parts of the icemaker,
If this is your first icemaker, you'll hear
occasional sounds flaat may be unfamiliar. They-
are normal icemaking sounds and are not a
cause for concern.
Water filter
accessoTy
The water filter is an option at extra cost
and is available from your dealer, Specify
WR97X0214. It ha_ecomplete installation
instructions and installs on 1/4" O.D, copper
water line.

Storage Drawers
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Storage
drawers These drawers have individual, a_ljusmble humidity- controls that let you control the
amount of cold air entering the drawers.
Slide the control all the way to the High setting
and Ihe drawer provides higher humidity levels
recommended for most leafy vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the Low setting
and 1he drawer provides lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Excess water that may- accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the drawers wiped dU.
Sealed snack
pa_s
The sealed snack pans retain high humidity for
the convenient slorage of lunch meats and
cheese, hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks.
To remove asnack pan, pull Ihe pan out and lift
the front of Ihe pan up until it snaps out of the
wire holder.
To replace a snack pan, place Ihe back of Ihe
pan in the wire holder, l.ower Ihe fi'ont of the
pan, then push down until the front of the pan
snaps into the wire holder.
Drawers in the flesh food compartment will
slop before coming all the way out of Ihe
refrigerator, to help prevent contents fi'om
spilling onto floor.
To remove adrawer, pull the drawer out and lift
the front of the drawer up and out of the wire
holder, l_ift the back of the drawer up and out.
To remove the drawers when the refrigerator
door cannot be opened fully, the shelf above the
drawers must be removed. Push the shelf back
then lift up. Tilt the cover and take it out.
To replace a drawer, place the back of the
drawer in the wire holder, making sure Ihe
extensions of the side of the drawer fit into the
back of Ihe wire holder. Lower the fi'ont of the
drawer into the wire holder. Press firmly on the
top of the drawer.
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Shelves
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Adjustable
shelves in the
fresh food
compartment
Tempered glass shelves in the fi'esh food
compartment enable you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your family's food storage
needs.
To remove shelves: Tilt shetf up at fi'ont, then
lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of
refrigerator.
To replace 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.
Removable
wine rack
(on some mo&ls)
The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its
side and will fit on any shelf.
To relocate the wine rack: Pull the wine rack
straight out, position its lip over the fight edge
of the shelf you want to suspend it fi'om and
push it all the way in.
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Shelves
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Door
shelves Some door shelves are adjustable and can be moved up and down to meet your storage needs.
The deeper door shelves must be placed at the
bottom of the door.
To remove: I,ift the shelf up and slide it
towards you.
Freezer
drawer with
basket
Inside the freezer drawer is a wire slide-out
fi'eezer basket.
This basket can be pushed back so items on 1he
bottom of the fi'eezer drawer can be reached.
To remove the basket: Pull the drawer folward.
Lift dae front of the basket up and then take
it out.
When replacing basket make sure the wheels are
on the track,
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Care and Cleaning
Bottom Mount Refrig'erator
Cleaning
outside The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. DIT with a
soft cloth. Don't use wax on the door handles
or trim.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner
such as Stainless SteelMagic.
Stainless SteelMagic is available at Ace, True
Value, Selwistar, HWI and other leading stores.
It is also available through GE Parts by calling
1-800-626-2000. Order part number WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Cleaning
inside To help prevent odors,
leave an ()pen box of baking
soda in the fi'esh food and
freezer compartmenks.
Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning. If this is
not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning
around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution--about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking
soda to a quart (11) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe (liT.
Other parts of the refrigerator--including
door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts--can be
cleaned the same way. After cleaning the door
gaskets, apply- a thin layer of petroleum jelly I()
flae door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps
keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it
to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.
Condenser To clean the condenser fins:
First turn offthe power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box. Wait about 30 minutes for the
condenser area to cool. Then remove the
decorative panel by lifting up and toward you.
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint
on the condenser fins. Use a vacuum hose to
remove soil.
After cleaning: Reconnect power at the fuse box
or circuit breaker.
Replace the decorative panel.
Decorative Panel
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Care and Cleaning
Bottom Mount Refrig'erator
Preparing
for vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Move the control
to OFF, and clean dae interior with a baking
soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to one quart (1 1)of water. Leave
the doors ()pen.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
and leave controls at regular settings. However,
if the room temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F (16°C), follow the same
insu*uctions as for extended vacations.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP
(up) position and shut off the water supply to
the refrigerator.
Lightbulb
replacement
in the
fresh food
compartment
Turning the control to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.
There are two light bulbs in the top of the fresh
food compartment.
To replace a bulb:
1 Turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box.
2Remove Ihe light shield by lifting up Ihe front
end of the light shield and tilting the back
down. Then slide the light shield out the
opening in flae back.
3 Replace with the same size bulb and reinstall
the shield.
NOTE: When reinstalling the shield it is
important that the notched edge of the shield
is towards the front.
4Turn the power on.
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Lightbulb
replacement
in the freezer
compartment
To replace a bulb:
1 Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box.
2Remove Ihe freezer light shield by removing
the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
3 Replace with the same size bulb, reinstall the
shield, and turn the power on.
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Preparation
Bottom Mount Refrig'erator
Refrigerator
location Do not install refrigerator where temperature
will be below 60°F (16°C) because it will not
run often enough to maintain proper
temperatures.
Do install it on afloor strong enough to support
afully loaded refrigerator.
Clearances If the refrigerator is to be installed in a corner,
allow 2" (51 mm) between the hinges of the
refrigerator and the wall to assure a 90 ° door
opening capabilily.
No other clearances at top, sides or back are
required.
Leveling This model has 4-point leveling. All 4 corners
are supported by leveling legs. The front wheels
are non-adjustable; they are only used for
positioning the unit.
• To level the back of the unit, turn hex nut
located above the fl'ont wheels.
• To level the fl'ont of the unit, use a 1_/,"open
end wrench and adjust 1he leveling legs.
• Turn hex nut or fi'ont leveling leg clockwise
to raise dae unit, counter-clockwise to lower
the unit,
See the Installation Instructions (Pub. No.
49-6983) for complete directions.
Hex Nut
Wheelj
•Leveling Leg
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The Problem Solver
Bottom Mount Re/:rigerator
Questions ?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
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.)
OPERATING
SOUNDS
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
•May-be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30
minutes.
•Temperature control in flae OFF position.
•If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet,
•The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is u'ipped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker,
•Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
refi'igeralor to completely cool down,
•Often occurs when large amounLs of food are placed in refrigerator,
This is normal.
•Door left open or package holding door open,
•Hot weather or fi'equent door openings. This is normal,
•Temperature controls set at the coldest setting, See Temperature
Conlrols,
•Condenser needs cleaning, See Care and Cleaning,
•See Leveling,
•The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher
sound levels than your old refi'igerator.
•Normal fan air flow--one fan blows cold air darough dae refrigerator
and freezer compartments--another fan cools the compressor motor.
•These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
• Defi'ost timer switch clicks at defi'ost.
• Defi'ost water dripping.
• Temperature conu'ol clicks ON or OFF.
• Refi'igerant boiling or gurgling.
• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills,
•Refi'igerator not level. See Leveling.
•Temperature controls not set cold enough, See Temperature
Controls,
•Warm weather or fi'equent door openings.
•Door left open for long time,
•Package may-be holding door open,
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Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FROST OR ICE •Door left open or package holding door open.
CRYSTALS ON •Too frequent o1"too long door openings.
FROZEN FOOD
(Frost within package
is normal.)
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
•Door may have been left open.
•Turn temperature of fi'eezer compartment colder.
•Old cubes need to be discarded.
•Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
•Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may
be _ansmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
•lnmrior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
•Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter.
•lcemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position.
•Water supply- turned off or not connected.
•Freezer comparlment too warm.
•Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker m shut off too soon.
With icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin.
•Not unusual during periods of high humidily. Wipe surface dlT.
•Too frequent or too long door openings.
•In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors
are opened.
•Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
•Check for spoiled food.
•Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
•Defi'ost waler system needs cleaning.
•Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace evmT 3 months.
•No power at outlet.
•IJght bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.
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Notes
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Notes
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Consumer Services
Bottom Mount Re/_igerator
With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,
we'll be there. All you have to do is call-toll -free!
GEAnswer
Center ®
In the USA:
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center ¢,
information service is available to help. Your call--and your question--will be answered
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center e,service is open
24 hours a day-, 7 days a week.
h_ Cam_la, call 1.888.880.3030.
In-Home Repair
Service
In the USA:
800.444.1845
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair selwice, scheduled at a time
that's convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you
service today- or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside
and out--so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.
For Customers
With Special
Needs...
In the USA:
800.626.2000
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GE olrers Braille controls for a varie U of GE appliances, and a
brochure to assist in planning a harfier-fi'ee kitchen for peI,'sons
with limited mobility.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access _()a
TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322) to request information or service.
Service Contracts
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800.626.2224
In Canada:
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You can have the secure feeling flaat GE Consumer Service will still be there after your
wmTamy expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you'll
receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you're assured of furore
smwice at today's prices.
Parts and
Accessories
In the USA:
800.626.2002
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parLs or accessories sent directly
to their home. The GE parLs system provides access to over 47,000 parts...and all GE Genuine
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Renewal I arts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be
performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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