GE 49-60468-1 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. How To Test Temperatures Use the milk test Place a container of milk on a shelf and check it a day later If the milk istoo warm or too cold adjust the temperature control After changing the control allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set quodiding aunsuop sdiy Gunooyss qnaiL Sseoponess ue suopngsu burdo suong APPS UI ons E ororo ing Tips Installation Consumer Support ous About the refrigerator features Shelves To remove a shelf lift up the back slightly and pull forward Freezer Compartment T his compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short term storage of some commercially frozen foods Door Shelves Shelves on the door provide convenient storage for frequently used items T he fresh food doors are capable of storing large bottles for your convenience Fresh Food Storage Zones For best results follow the recommended storage REFRIGERATOR STORAGE ZONES BEST FOR FRUITS VEGETABLES as FRUIT Thetop shelf is best zone for storing fruits and ip Shef vegetables Case The bottom shelf is Back gt gt Door best for storing Front beverages deli meats and cheeses f deli zone Bottom Shelf M BEST FOR BEVERAGES DELI Re MEATS AND CHEESES we Side View of Refrigerator Care and cleaning of the refrigerator www GEAppliances com Cleaning the Outside Keep the outside clean W2. accidents must be removed prior to product disposal If you are getting rid of an Before You Throw Away Your old refrigeration product check with Old Refrigerator or Freezer the company handling the disposal Take off the doors about what to do ww w GEAppliances com gt USE OF EXTENSION CORDS lt Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord H owever if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 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 HOW 10 CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 T he 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 H ave the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded If you have only a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
3. bottom T he new J shaped hinge support and mounting screw are located in a zip lock bag that is shipped with the refrigerator Remove the fresh food door by lifting off the bottom hinge 8 Remove both adjustable legs 9 Remove the bottom hinge and re install on the opposte side of the refrigerator Reinstall the adjustable legs Insure that the smaller leg is on the same side as the bottom hinge Place the fresh food door on the bottom hinge Place the bottom peg of the middle hinge in the fresh food door Reinstall middle hinge M ake sure the fresh food door is aligned with the refrigerator cabinet before tightening screws Place the freezer door on the top peg of the middle hinge Place the top hinge peg into the freezer door Reinstall top hinge M ake sure the freezer door is aligned with the refrigerator cabinet before tightening screws Reinstall the top cover with four screws Replace the screw caps Troubleshooting tips D Save time and money Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or ratting slight vibration is normal Motor operates for long periods or cycles Possible Causes Control in 0 position www GEAppliances com What To Do M ove the control to a temperature setting Refrigerator is Push the plug completely unplugged into the outlet T he fuse is blown circuit Replace fuse or reset breaker is tripped the breaker Front leveling legs
4. it in a recessed area Do not build in the refrigerator e g Clearances gt Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation i Sides 1 2 13 mm Top 2 61 mm Back 2 51 mm From the rear cabinet surface to the wall Ing Tips Leveling Legs on some models Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway To adjust the leveling legs turn the legs counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator clockwise to raise it CGonsurrer Support ous 10 s Preparing to install the refrigerator Door Reversal Screw cal wee FZ door a wo FF door N NI s as Bottom hinge cH l onm ae K a rs Leveling leg Adjusted leg 1 oO 1 m 1 lu 1 1 U A 11 1 Top table 2 bi Top hinge 3 Mid hinge 5 D 12 Remove the two screws from under the screw caps located on the top cover Remove the two screws from the back of the top cover and remove top cover Remove the top hinge by removing the two screws as shown 4 Remove the freezer door by lifting off of the middle hinge Remove the J shaped hinge support on the bottom of the freezer door Install new J shaped hinge support on the opposte sde of the freezer door
5. on some models need adjusting Refrigerator is on an uneven surface Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in See Leveling Legs Use shims to level the refrigerator Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down O ften occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator Thisis normal Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open H ot weather or frequent Thisis normal door openings Temperature control See About the control set at the coldest setting Not enough clearance See Clearances in Preparing from the wall to install the refrigerator quodiding aunsuocp ellMe ll col c po Mm suon ongu uoe S sonnas Gunes suo pongsu APPS H N ons ing Instructions Safety l i i 13 Troubleshooting tips D Save time and money Problem Fresh Food Freezer too warm Refrigerator has odor Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Moisture collects inside in humid w eather air carries moisture into refrigerator when door is opened Fresh Food Freezer too cold Possible Causes Temperature control not set cold enough W hat To Do See About the control Note Changing the temperature control will change the temperatures of both the Fresh food and Freezer compartments Warm weather or frequent door openings Set the temperature control one step colder See About the control Door left o
6. ators Refri www GEAppliances com Safety Information 2 4 Owner s Manual Operating Instructions amp Installation Care and Cleaning 7 9 Instructions Control Settings 5 Refrigerator Features 6 3ft 2 Door Model Replacing the Light Bulb 7 Installation Instructions 10 12 Troubleshooting Tips 13 14 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty sei icaw is sscveor aueaadn ayers 15 ATTENTION Defrosting Do not use sharp pointed objects to remove frost or ice from surfaces of the refrigerator and or freezer compartment Doing so could puncture the cooling coil causing the unit to lose its ability to maintain cold temperatures and voiding the warranty See the Care and Cleaning section for instructions on defrosting the refrigerator and or freezer compartment Write the model and serial numbers here Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator on the side wall 49 60634 1 08 10 GE ing Instructions Safety Instructions ing Tips Installation Instructions Consumer Support ous IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING AWARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s M anual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following T his refrigerator must
7. be properly K eep fingers out of the pinch installed and located in accordance point areas clearances between with the Installation Instructions the doors and cabinet are before it is used necessarily small Be careful closing Do not allow children to climb doors when children stand or hang on the shelves are in the area in the refrigerator T hey could Unplug the refrigerator before damage the refrigerator and cleaning and making repairs seriously injure themselves GE does not support any Do not store or use gasoline or servicing of the refrigerator other flammable vapors and Turning the temperature control liquids in the vicinity of this or dial to the 0 position stops cooling any other appliance but does not shut off power to the Before replacing a bumed out refrigerator light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced A DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation Leave the shelves in place so that are not problems of the past Junked children may not easily climb or abandoned refrigerators are still inside dangerous even if they will st for jug a few days If you are getting Remigeranns rid of your old refrigerator please All refrigeration products contain follow the instructions below to help refrigerants which under federal law prevent
8. circuit The light bulb is located behind the temperature control housing and is visible through the clear lens Using a Philips screwdriver unscrew the lens and pull horizontally until the lens is removed G ently unscrew the light bulb and replace with a bulb of 15 watts or less N quodiding aunsuocp d Gugooyss qnaiL Sseononess oe suopngsu burdo suopngau APPS ons Care and cleaning of the refrigerator Defrosting Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the Freezer compartment becomes 1 4 thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty We recommend using a plastic scraper Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator To defrost Remove foods from the Freezer and Fresh Food compartments Set the temperature control dial to 0 Place a towel in the Freezer Compartment to soak up water Teel ie i0 ento g Safety l Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the door open Also using a hair dryer on the low setting may speed defrosting Warning using excessive heat may damage the plastic liner Do not pour water into the Freezer or Fresh Food compartments After defrosting Empty water from the drip tray Wash the tray with warm water Wipe the Freezer and Fresh Food compartments with a damp cloth Turn the temperature control to t
9. electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate T his provides the beg 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 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 Ww quodidins aunsuop ad Gunooyss qnaiL sopnasnvoneres sonnas Gunes suopngsul iv AWARNING w H owever if you must use an adapter where local codes permit a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2 prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter available at most local hardware gores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger dot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use CGonsurrer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating instruct
10. he desired setting and return food to the refrigerator NOTE If ice buildup is very thick it may keep the ice tray compartment door from opening or closing completely Don t try to force it open after defrosting the door will open and close easily ing Tips Installation Consumer Support ous Care and cleaning of the refrigerator www GEAppliances com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences remove food and unplug the refrigerator M ove the control to the 0 postion and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to one quart 1 liter of water L eave the door open Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and ice trays by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving to quodiding aunsuocp ad Gugooyss qnaiL Sseononess oe suopngsu burdo suopngau APPS ons Preparing to install the refrigerator Read these instructions completely and carefully gSA Refrigerator Location PA Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50 F 10 C because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded Do not install it closer than 5 13 cm next to a range The follow ing applies only to the 2 3 and 4 Cubic Foot Models ing Instructions Safety l Do not install
11. ions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING T USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug If the adapter ground terminal breaks DO NOT USE the refrigerator until a proper ground has been established Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the control on the refrigerator www GEAppliances com The control will look like the one above The arrow indicates the setting selected Control Settings T he temperature control maintains the temperature in the refrigerator 1 is the warmest setting higher numbers are colder settings with 7 being the coldest setting T he typical setting is 3 Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the desred temperature If you want a colder or warmer temperature move the dial one setting at a time M oving the control to O stops cooling but does not turn off the power to the refrigerator Setting the control too high may caus freezing in the refrigerator depending on the room temperature
12. ipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent Dry and polish 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 erode the paint Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish Protect the paint finish T he finish on the outside of the refrigerator isa high quality baked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around the control Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 liter of water T his both cleans and neutralizes odors R inse and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets fruit and vegetable drawers and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher Replacing the Light Bulb Unplug the refrigerator before replacing a burned out bulb Setting the controls to 0 does not remove power to the light
13. pen Check to see if package is holding door open Cabinet sides are warm Ice Frost build up Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator Thisis normal for a hot wall type condenser See Care and Cleaning Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator replace every three months Interior needs cleaning Not unusual during periods of high humidity Too frequent or too long door openings Temperature control set too cold See Care and cleaning Wipe surface dry See About the control Note Changing the temperature control will change the temperatures of both the Fresh food and Freezer compartments GE Refrigerator One Year Limited Warranty T Staple your receipt here O al Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim What GE Will Provide Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship T he exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product s original one year warranty period For The Period Of One Year From the date of the original purchase In Order to Make a Warranty Claim Properly pack your unit We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased What GE Will Not Cover Customer instruction T his owner s manual provides information rega
14. ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Notes Consumer Support B GE Appliances Website www GEAppliances com H ave a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download O wner s M anuals order parts or order catalogs on line You can also A amp O ur Team of Experts your questions and so much more f Real Life Design Studio www GEAppliances com GE supports the U niversal D esign concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 T DD GEAC 800 833 4322 Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA M asterC ard and Discover cards are accepted O rder on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user GE does not suppor
15. rding operating instructions Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Loss of food due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers and user controls Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of the light bulbs Damage caused after delivery Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Exclusion of implied warranties Except where prohibited or restricted by law there are no warranties whether express oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof including specifically the implied war
16. t any servicing of the refrigerator Contact Us www GEAppliances com eA If you are not satisfied with the service you receive on your GE product contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General M anager Customer R elations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville K Y 40225 Printed in China
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