GE 12 User Manual — Free PDF Download

Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR; Refrigerants; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ ■ This refriger...

Page 3 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

3 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ge.com WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be properly g...

Page 4 - COLD; Operating Instructions; Fruit and Vegetable Drawer; About the storage drawer.

About the control on the refrigerator. Control Settings The temperature control maintains thetemperature in both the fresh food and freezercompartments. Setting the control at COOL is the warmest setting. Setting the control at COLDEST is the coldest setting. Moving the control to the OFF position s...

Page 5 - Ice Trays

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 Ice Trays To release ice cubes, turn the tray upsidedown, hold it over a container and twistboth ends. For only one or two ice cubes, leave the trayright-side up, twist both ends slightly a...

Page 6 - Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.; Behind the Refrigerator; Cleaning the Inside

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 6 Care ...

Page 7 - Preparing for Vacation; Preparing to Move; Consumer Support; Replacing the Light Bulb

Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, removefood and unplug the refrigerator. Move the control to the OFF position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave thedoors open. Preparing to Move Sec...

Page 8 - LEVELING LEGS; or; visit our Website at:; Installation; BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT –; Note to Installer –; REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

LEVELING LEGS Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned onthe floor, and the front is raised just enough that thedoor closes easily when opened about halfway. To adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs clockwise to raise the refri...

Page 9 - REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR; IMPORTANT NOTES; TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

9 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the hinge cover screws (some models havelock washers with each screw), top hinge and shim. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with theoutside up. NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the ce...

Page 10 - REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Using a putty knife with the edge covered withmasking tape, remove the plug buttons. Be careful of the paint finish. Reinstall the plug button on the right side byinserting it into the holes vacated by the top hingescrews. Reassemble the top hinge and shim on the left ...

Page 11 - Installation Instructions

TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOORHANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) After removing the handle: Remove the plug buttons from the right edge of the door top and insert theminto the handle screw holes on the left side. Remove the plug button from the left edge of thedoor and insert it into the hole on the opposite sid...

Page 13 - REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

INSTALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEFT Remove the three plug buttons on the left side andinstall them on the right. Install the center hinge designed for the left side thatcame with the refrigerator, with the screws, spacerand washer(s) (on some models) that you removedin Step 2. Remove the tape holding t...

Page 14 - CRACKS and CHIRPS; Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.; Normal operating sounds.

14 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run fasterand longer than your old refrigerator and you mayhear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Y...

Page 15 - Problem; Before you call for service...

15 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. operate Control in OFF position. • Move the contro...

Page 16 - Troubleshooting Tips

16 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Defrost water...

Page 17 - General Electric Company; GE Ser vice Protection Plus; —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—; No Matter What Brand!; Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 32150Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! B...

Page 18 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration; Important: If you did not get a registration card with your; Model Number

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Impor tant Mail Today! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number ...

Page 19 - Refrigerator Warranty.; What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for homeuse within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available,you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the...