Page 3 - Read this manual; If you need service; Safety Information
GE & You, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use andmaintain your refrigeratorproperly. Just a little preventivecare on your part can save you agreat deal of time and moneyover the life of your refrigerator. Read this manual Ask any GE appliance owner and th...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Safety Infor
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose asdescribed in this Owner’s Manual. ■ This refrigerator must beproperly installed andlocated in accordance withthe Installation Instructionsbefore it is used. ■ Do not allow children t...
Page 5 - PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR; CFC Disposal
IMPORTANT: PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR 5 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems ofthe past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stilldangerous…even if they will sit fo...
Page 6 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third(ground) prong from the power cord. Fo...
Page 7 - USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; REMEMBER...; Your continued health and safety are important to us.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot inthe wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of thepower cord. When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always holdthe adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cordplug with the other han...
Page 8 - Temperature Control Dial; Operating Instr; About the temperature control dial.; Turning the dial to; stops cooling in both compartments—; Control Settings
Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus OFF . 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5 . After using the refrigerator, adjust the dial if necessary. Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can turnthe dial to the setti...
Page 9 - About the fresh food compartment shelves.
About the fresh food compartment shelves. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves.Not all features are on all models. Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Half-Width Shelves One end of the shel...
Page 10 - About the freezer compartment shelves.; Step Shelf
10 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-Tray Shelf To remove the ice-tray shelf: Lift the left side of the s...
Page 11 - About the storage drawers.; Not all features are on all models.; Fruit and Vegetable Drawers; Snacks Drawer
About the storage drawers. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of thedrawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. 11 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety I...
Page 12 - About storage drawer and cover removal.; Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover; Drawer and Cover Removal
About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. 12 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull itforward, tilt it a...
Page 13 - About the automatic icemaker.; Automatic Icemaker; Icemaker Accessory Kit
About the automatic icemaker. Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle...
Page 14 - Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.; Cleaning the Inside; Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models). 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 kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry andpolish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refriger...
Page 15 - Under the Refrigerator; Behind the Refrigerator
Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Under the Refrigerator For most efficient operation, keep the area under therefrigerator clean. Turn the temperature control dial to OFF. Sweep away or vacuum up dust. For best results, us...
Page 16 - Preparing for Vacation; Light Bulb Replacement
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. 16 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug therefrigerator. Turn the temperature control dial to the OFF position, and clean the inter...
Page 17 - Preparing to install the refrigerator.; Installation Instr; Read these instructions completely and carefully.; Water Supply to the Icemaker; Refrigerator Location; Clearances
Preparing to install the refrigerator. 17 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you pla...
Page 18 - Rollers and Leveling Legs
Preparing to install the refrigerator. 18 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Read these instructions completely and carefully. Rollers and Leveling Legs Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are adjustabl...
Page 19 - Installing the water line.; Before You Begin
Installing the water line. 19 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Before You Begin This water line installation is not warranted by therefrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow theseinstructions carefully to minimize the...
Page 20 - To determine how much copper tubing you need:; What You Will Need
Installing the water line. 20 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice To determine how much copper tubing you need: Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of therefrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 fe...
Page 21 - Shut Off the Main Water Supply; Install the Shutoff Valve
21 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. Shut Off the Main Water Supply Install the Shutoff Valve Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drin...
Page 22 - Route the Copper Tubing and Connect It to the Shutoff Valve; Turn On the Water and Flush Out the Tubing
Installing the water line. 22 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Route the Copper Tubing and Connect It to the Shutoff Valve Route the copper tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through...
Page 23 - Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator; Turn the Water On at the Shutoff Valve; Plug In the Refrigerator; Start the Icemaker
23 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure therefrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing ...
Page 24 - Reversing the door swing.; Important Notes; Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until; Tools Required
Reversing the door swing. 24 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Important Notes When reversing the door swing : ■ Read the instructions all the way through before starting. ■ Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint...
Page 25 - Before Removing the Doors; Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so could; Remove the Freezer Door
Removing the doors. 25 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Before Removing the Doors Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. CAUTION: Do not let either doo...
Page 26 - Removing the doors/Reversing the hardware.; Remove the Fresh Food Door; Transfer Bottom Hinge to the Left
Removing the doors/Reversing the hardware. 26 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Remove the Fresh Food Door Tape the door shut with masking tape. Using a 5/16 ² hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16 ² open-end wrench, remo...
Page 27 - Reversing the door handles.; Transfer Top Hinge to the Left; Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.; Transfer Fresh Food Door Handle
Reversing the door handles. 27 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Transfer Top Hinge to the Left Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and screws at top right with screwsat top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws ...
Page 28 - Transfer Freezer Door Handle; Transfer Door Stop; Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door Handle
Rehanging the doors. 28 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Transfer Freezer Door Handle Remove the screw holding the handle to the top of the door and the twoscrews holding the handle to the bottom of the door. Remove the h...
Page 29 - Rehang the Fresh Food Door; Rehang the Freezer Door
29 Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Rehang the Fresh Food Door Lower the bottom socket of the fresh food door onto the pin on the bottomhinge. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin. Insert the pin on the center hinge ...
Page 30 - Normal operating sounds.
30 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Normal operating sounds. Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen,you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under therefrigerator to reduce noise. The ...
Page 31 - Before you call for service...; Problem
Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for operate defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end. Temperature c...
Page 32 - oubleshooting T; Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… 32 Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Problem Possible Causes What To Do Fresh food or freezer Temperature control • See About the temperature compartment too warm dial not set cold enough. cont...
Page 34 - Notes
34 Notes Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice
Page 37 - General Electric Company; GE Service Protection Plus; Please place in envelope and mail to:
General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 34070Louisville, KY 40232-4070 GE Service 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 38 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Important Mail Today! GE Appliances General Electric CompanyLouisville, Kentucky 40225 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 39 - Refrigerator Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instr uctions Customer Ser vice Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Refrigerator Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended t...
Page 40 - Service Telephone Numbers.; GE Answer Center; In-Home Repair Service; Service Satisfaction
Printed in Louisville, KY 7-97 CG Operating Instr uctions Installation Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Service Telephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only ...
