GE 19 - User Manual

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS If you turn your household thermostatbelow 60°F. (16°C.) at night… …you may want to move the freezer control one step colder. Coolertemperatures in the house may causethe compressor to operate lessfrequently, thus allowing the freezercompartment to warm somewhat. Toprotect your ...

6 FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS Use these storage times as guidelines for good eatingquality. The type of packaging used and the storagetemperatures will affect how long food will keep inthe refrigerator. New techniques are constantly being developed.Consult the County Extension Service or your localUtil...

Food Storage Suggestions Refrigerator Freezer Foods Time Time Storage Tips FRESH VEGETABLES Asparagus 2–3 days 8–12 months Don’t wash before refrigerating. Storein the drawer. Brussels sprouts 3–5 days 8–12 months Wrap well! These odors will travel to other foods. & broccoli Cabbage & celery...

SHELVES How to Rearrange Your Shelves (on some models) Shelves in the fresh food and freezercompartments areadjustable. To remove shelves:Tilt the shelf up atfront, then lift it upand out of tracks onthe rear wall of therefrigerator. To replace shelves: Select the desired shelfheight. With shelf fro...

9 Shelves Quick Serve TM System (on some models) Cooking-serving-storage dishes with durable see-through lids fit into a rack that hangs on the fresh food or freezercompartment door. Dishes can be removed from and returned to the rack as needed, and the rack can be removed and relocatedon either doo...

STORAGE DRAWERS Fruit & Vegetable Drawers Moist’n Fresh Drawer (on some models) The storage drawers at the bottom of the fresh foodcompartment are designed to provide high humiditylevels required by most vegetables and lowerhumidity levels required for most fruits. When replacing the drawers, al...

11 Storage Drawers Adjustable Humidity Drawers (on some models) These drawers have individual, adjustablehumidity controls that letyou regulate the amount ofcold air entering the drawers. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH settingand the drawer provides high humidity recommendedfor most veget...

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER (on some models) Your icemaker will produce eight cubes percycle—approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer compartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openings and other useconditions. If your refrigerator is operated before the water connection...

13 ICE DISPENSER (on some models) How the Ice Dispenser Works When the selector switch is set at ICE CUBES… (1) The automatic icemaker fills the (2) ice storage bin. (3) Pushing on the ice cradle activates the (4) motor-powered auger which moves the ice cubes into glass through the (5) chute. When t...

14 ICE DISPENSER (continued) To Use the Dispenser Set the selector switch to ICE CUBES or CRUSHED ICE. Press the rim of the glassgently but firmly against therubber-cushioned cradle. To stop dispensing, releasepressure from the cradle andhold the glass under thechute to catch the last bits ofice or ...

15 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning—Outside The ice dispenser spill shelf (on some models)should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spottingif excessive spills occur. Water left on the shelf mayleave deposits that you can remove by soaking withundiluted vinegar. You can also use a paste of non-precipitat...

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Under Refrigerator Behind Refrigerator For most efficient operation, you need tokeep the area under therefrigerator clean.Remove the base grilleand either sweep away orvacuum up dust that isreadily accessible. For best results, use a brush specially designed for this pu...

17 Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover (on some models) To remove the drawer, lift the front up slightlyand pull the drawerstraight out. To remove the cover,lift it off its supports,pull it forward and up,tilt it and take it out. Half-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover (on some models) To remove the d...

18 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods andleave controls at regular settings. However, if roomtemperature is expected to drop below 60°F. (16°C.),follow the same instructions as for extended vacations. For long vacatio...

19 REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Do not install the refrigerator where thetemperature will go below 60°F. (16°C.) because itwill not run often enough to maintain propertemperatures. Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded. To keep energy costs down, avoid locating therefrigerator n...

20 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT…Please Read Carefully How to Connect Electricity For personal safety, thisappliance must beproperly grounded. The power cord ofthis appliance isequipped with a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mateswith a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to minimize the pos...

21 WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKINGWATER LINE. a. Choose a location for the valve that is easilyaccessible. It is best to connect into the side ofa ver tical water pipe. When it is necessar y toconnect into a horizontal water pipe...

23 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING NOTE: DOORS ON DISPENSER MODELSDO NOT REVERSE.When reversing thedoor swing:• Read the instr uctions all the way through before star ting. • Handle par ts carefully toavoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related par ts to avoid using them in the wrong places....

24 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (continued) TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT. a. Remove the base grille. Grasp it at the bottomand pull it straight out. b. Using a Tor xdriver, remove the hinge bracket and plastic washer from the bottom right side of the cabinet. c. Reinstall the hinge bracket ...

TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT. To remove handle… • Remove handle plug usingputty knife under edge, andremove screw underneath. • Remove two screws holding handle to top ofdoor and, if refrigerator has a long handle,remove screw holding handle to bottom of door. • Remove handle. After ...

26 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (continued) a. Lower bottom socket of fresh food dooronto pin on bottom hinge bracket. Be surewasher is in place.b. Tilt door toward cabinet and gently pushdoor under center hinge bracket and align with the hole inthe center hingebracket.c. Reinstall hingepin with a 3/8 ″...

27 NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS These sounds are normal and are due mostly to high efficient operation. Reversing the Door Swing Normal Operating Sounds Compressor Modern, high efficiencycompressors operatemuch faster than oldermodels. The compressormay have a high pitchedhum or pulsating sound. Evaporat...

28 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERATOR • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. DOES NOT OPERATE • Temperature control in OFF position. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. • If plug is...

29 Problem Solver IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page. We’re proud of our service and want you to bepleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to followfor further help. For Customers in the United States: FIRST,...

31 FIRST YEAR CAMCO warrants the replacement or repair of all parts of this Refrigerator which prove to bedefective in material or workmanship, for one year from the date of purchase. Such parts will berepaired or replaced at the option of Camco without charge, subject to the terms and conditionsset...

WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that failsbecause of a manufacturing defect. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY For five years from date of or...