GE 14 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. STOIVIIGI JSOIFOU JUNOW dO I LION Safety Information Safety Precautions 3 Use of Extension Cords 4 How to Connect Electricity 5 Use of Adapter Plugs 6 Operating Instructions lemperature Controls 7 SEVES enr eee eee 8 9 Storage Drawers 9 10 Automatic Icemaker 17 Care and Cleaning Zee Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 14 Water Line Installation 15 17 Reversing the Door Swing 18 22 nstruct j Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 23 Before You Call For Service 23 25 T eshooting Tips Installation Customer Service Q Warranty for Canadian CUSIDINEIS CR Na A 28 Product Registration 29 30 Warranty for U S Customers 31 Service Telephone INDES SERRE Back Cover Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family LIRE Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your refrigerator That s important because your new refrigerator will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank y2. Ice storage bin needs cleaning Food transmitting odor taste to ice cubes needs cleaning What To Do e Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down e This is normal Often occurs when large e Check to see if package is holding door open e This is normal e See About the temperature control dial e See Care and cleaning e See About the temperature control dial e Set the temperature control dial one step colder See About the temperature control dial e Check to see if package is holding door open e Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer compartment e Check to see if package is holding door open e Move the feeler arm to the ON down position e Cubes may have fused to the side of the mold Move the feeler arm to the STOP up position then remove the cubes e See Installing the water line e Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down Piled up cubes in the storage e Level cubes by hand e Call the plumber to clear the valve e Check to see if package is holding door open e See About the temperature control dial e Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes e Wrap foods well e See Care and cleaning Interior of refrigerator Problem Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Moisture collects inside in humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator w hen doors are opened Refrigerator ha
3. Si OUROS OIL DONS ALLOA Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center In the U S 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Canada contact Manager Consumer Relations Camco Inc Suite 310 1 Factory Lane Moncton N B ELC 9M3 T In Home Repair Service In the U S 800 432 2737 g D oz
4. a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We I Co ver A ny Applianc e Backed by GE All brands covered A nyw here A nytime Unlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 29 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as
5. 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 MESURES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT Dia RACCORDEMENT LECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi me broche mise la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentation Pour votre s curit cet appareil doit tre correctement mis la terre Le cordon d alimentation de cet appareil est muni d une fiche 3 broches mise la terre qui se branche dans une prise murale ordinaire 3 alv oles mise la terre pour r duire au minimum les risques de chocs lectriques Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit par un lectricien qualifi pour vous assurer que la prise est correctement mise la terre Si la prise murale est du type standard 2 alv oles il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise 3 alv oles correctement mise la terre Le r frig rateur doit toujours tre branch dans sa propre prise de courant dont la
6. a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner s your Consumer registration below Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today in a safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly you will need should you require service Our service number in the USA is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 In Canada 1 888 880 If you have questions or need more information in the USA call the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 In mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification m 3030 Canada call 1 888 880 3030 Model Number Serial Number PE E S Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered Model Number Serial Number Du ul y yy Mr Ms Mrs Miss L First Last Name Name Street Address Apt E mail Address Zip City Lf it ff AR tk it ft i ee State Code Date Placed n Use Month Li pyl a vel a Number La a a a Occasionally we may allow selected companies to send you information L Check here if you do not want this information General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 www ge com applianc
7. a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator s water valve Install it in the water line near the refrigerator Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing as shown Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position You may need to pry open the clamp 17 sons SUONINAISUI Bune RAD j li EUROS EMOIL ONES Reversing the door swing Read these instructions completely and carefully NA ty 977 Important Notes o T When reversing the door swing IMPORTANT Once you begin do not move the Read the instructions all the way through cabinet until door swing reversal is completed before starting These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side if you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side follow these same instructions and reverse all Set screws down by their related parts to avoid references to left and right using them in the wrong places Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint Provide a non scratching work surface for the doors i lools Required Phillips screwdriver oris Masking tape T20 or T25 Torxdriver whic
8. to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumbing supply stores to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes 15 sons SUONINAISUI Bune RAD i SCI OUROS OIL ONES i Oris Tr eshootingTips W E l 4l Senice Installing the water line 16 Read these instructions completely and carefully Install the Shutoff Valve Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe make the connection to the top or side rather than at the bottom to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe Drill a 1 4 hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe Fasten th
9. aces tr s froides D branchez votre r frig rateur avant de le nettoyer ou de le r parer REMARQUE Nous vous recommandons vivement de confier toute r paration un technicien qualifi Lorsque vous r glez la commande sur OFF teint l alimentation lectrique de l ampoule n est pas coup e Ne recongelez pas les aliments surgel s qui ont compl tement d gel sdij Gunooysajqnou J9UIO JSN OJIM9 CORDONS PROLONGATEURS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING BM OW TU CONNECT LEG TIGHT WARNING HOW TO 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 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 this 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 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 electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also
10. ct installation gi i Ors Installing the hinge on the right Reversing the door handles Read these instructions completely and carefully Transfer Fresh Food Door Handle Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and remove the screw underneath Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door Remove the handle Remove the screws from the right edge of the door top and insert them into the handle screw holes on the opposite side Tr eshooting Tips WMs LE 1e al With tape tipped putty knife or thin blade screwdriver pry out the plug button from the hinge hole on the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of the top hinge Screws for Handle Holes Plug Button g To reattach the handle on 20 the opposite side Senice 6 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side Transfer Door Stop Move the metal door stop from the right end Move any screws from the left end to the to the left end Use a Torxdriver right end sons SLIODINASU Eu D 7 i SIL LIROOUSSEMIQUL NES 21 i Ors Tr eshooting Tips WMs LE 1e al Senice Rehanging the doors Read these instructions completely and carefully Rehang the Fresh Food Door Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin Be sure the was
11. d and located 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 stick to these extremely cold surfaces Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area In refrigerators with automatic icemakers avoid contact 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 the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely suon nnsuj Ajajes suononasu GumeradQ MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES A AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cet lectrom nager que pour l usage auquel il est destin co
12. e shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing om asher Pa End y Pipe Clamp 4 Saddle Type Shutoff Valve pi Vertical Cold Water Pipe 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 a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet 244 cm coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation Turn On the Water and Flush Out the Tubing Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely Packing Nut Ferrule sleeve Outlet Valve Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart 1 1 of water has been flushed through the tubing Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet We recommend installing
13. er valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet 244 cm Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet 244 cm coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation A water supply kit containing copper tubing shutoff valve and fittings listed below is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 A cold water supply The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p s i 1 4 8 1 bar Power drill Copper tubing 1 4 outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply line is under pressure at all times Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle with age and crack resulting in water leakage If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept in the STOP up position Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves
14. es GE Appliances 30 Refrigera tor Warranty For customers in the United States or an authorized Customer Care technician For service Ga All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator From the date of the and all connecting tubing which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship original purchase During this additional four year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance a7 SLOR SU Gui SLIODI SU
15. es not remove power to the light circuit Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP up position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator If the temperature can drop below freezing have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system on some models to prevent serious property damage due to flooding Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving 15 sons Eu relie gi 2 1 i Si OUROS OIL ONES Preparing to install the refrigerator Read these instructions completely and carefully Vis QD Water Supply to the Icemaker ion some models Pa NS If the refrigerator has an icemaker it will have to A water supply kit containing copper tubing be connected to a cold water line shutoff valve fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Refrigerator Location Do not install the refrigerator where the Install it on a floor strong enough to support it temperature will go below 60 F 16 C fully loaded because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures i Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Ors IAE datata 3 4 19 mm Ao E 1 25 mm BACK ns 1 25 mm Rollers and Leveling Legs Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are adjustable They firmly p
16. f the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom put it back on the hinge 4 Set the door outside up on a non scratching surface Using a Torxdriver transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal CAUTION Do not let either door drop to the floor To do so could damage the door stop 6 a Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side Do not drive it all the way down leave enough space under the screw head for thickness of shim and bracket 19 sons SUONINAISUI Bune RAD 7 i Si OUROS OIL ONES Reversing the hardware Read these instructions completely and carefully Transfer Bottom Hinge to the Left Plastic Washer Remove the base grille if your refrigerator has one by pulling it straight out Using a Torxdriver move the bottom hinge bracket and shim glued to it and plastic washer from the right side to the left side Transfer Top Hinge to the Left Interchange hinge and the shim glued to it and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet e x 3 e a Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time lt lt a Some hinges have four holes Which holes you reo use for installing the hinge depends on which side you install the hinge The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel to F the edge of the case for corre
17. her is in place Insert the pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top of the door NOTE The center hinge must be turned over as shown when mounted on the left side Tilt the door toward the cabinet As the door is brought into position slide the hinge under the head of the screw which earlier had been partly driven into the outermost hole Insert the remaining screw then tighten both screws securely Rehang the Freezer Door Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin Be sure the washer is in place Tilt the door toward the cabinet lifting the top hinge so the pin fits into the socket on the top of the door Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front Tighten the top hinge screws Do not overtighten these screws tighten them until they are just snug then turn them another one half turn Hinge Pin 6 Plastic Washer Hinge Pin l Plastic Washer Center Hinge Pin E Plastic Washer 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 the refrigerator to reduce noise The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures even SOI LSU Boiling water or a gurgling noise The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils Sizzling hissing or popping sound Water dropping on the defrost heater during the def
18. hever your model requires 5 16 hex head socket driver 5 16 open end wrench Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver T eshooting Tips W1 LE feat Senice 18 Removing the doors Read these instructions completely and carefully Removing the Doors Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet Empty all door shelves including the dairy compartment Remove the Freezer Door Tape the door shut with masking tape With a 5 16 hex head socket driver remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet Lift the hinge and the shim glued to it Straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside along with its screws Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Lift it off the bottom socket 5 Set the door on a non scratching surface with the outside up 6 Using a Torxdriver transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal Remove the Fresh Food Door Tape the door shut with masking tape Using a 5 16 hex head socket screwdriver and a 5 16 open end wrench remove the two screws holding the center hinge and the shim glued to it to the cabinet Lift the center hinge to free its pin from the socket in the top of the door and set hinge and screws aside Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket I
19. laced correctly on the shelf supports the shelf will stop before coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you place food on it or remove food from it ein k To remove the full width shelves lift the rear of the shelf and pull forward To remove a full width shelf w hen the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened IT fully lift the rear of the shelf pull forward su and down tilt the shelf and take it out eshooting Tips Tr Senice About the freezer compartment shelves Some models have an ice tray shelf and some have a full width step shelf Plug Supports Ice Tray Shelf SN To remove the ice tray shelf lift the left i side of the shelf off its supports then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug I supports Pull the shelf to the right to free the pins from the holes in the cabinet wall sons Step Shelf To remove the step shelf Eu Lift left side of shelf slightly Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out sogn To replace the step shelf With shelf tilted as shown fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall Lift left side of shelf slightly swing shelf up fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall and lower shelf into place 7 j li EUROS EMOIL ONES About storage dra
20. ling legs e See Rollers and Leveling Legs slight vibration need adjusting is normal 23 j nstrusct i ing Before you call for service Problem M otor 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 Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on frozen food frost within package is normal Automatic icemaker does not work on some models Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor taste 24 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in amounts of food are placed in refrigerator Door left open Hot weather or frequent door openings Temperature control dial set at the coldest setting Grille and condenser need cleaning Temperature control dial not set cold enough Warm weather or frequent door openings Door left open Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment Door left open Too frequent or too long door openings Icemaker feeler arm in the STOP up position Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment too warm bin cause the icemaker to shut off Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged Door left open Temperature control dial not set cold enough
21. mme expliqu dans le pr sent manuel MESURES DE S CURIT x A S S x A S S N WW _ PIN Lorsque vous utilisez un appareil lectrique observez toujours les mesures de s curit de base y compris les suivantes 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 Ils pourraient endommager le r frig rateur et se blesser gravement N entreposez et n utilisez pas d essence ou autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables a proximit de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil lectrom nager loignez les doigts des parties du r frig rateur o l on peut facilement se pincer les espaces entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards sont toujours troits Soyez prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes de l appareil en pr sence des enfants Si votre r frig rateur est dot d une machine gla ons automatique vitez le contact avec les pi ces mobiles du m canisme jecteur ou avec l l ment chauffant qui lib re les gla ons Ne posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m canisme de la machine gla ons pendant que le r frig rateur est branch Ne touchez pas les surfaces froides du cong lateur si vous avez les mains humides ou mouill es la peau risque d adh rer ces surf
22. normal for several cubes to be joined together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already come equipped with an automatic icemaker an icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cost Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model 11 sons Eu sogn i STII EUROS EMOIL ONES Ors 9 o r gel k eshooting Tips Tr Senice Care and cleaning of the refrigerator 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 and polish with a clean soft cloth Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments 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 an appliance wax polish on the inside surface between the doors Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to a quart 1 1 of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse and wipe dry After cleaning the door gaskets apply a thin layer of pe
23. ologu e UL en vente dans la plupart des quincailleries La fente la plus longue de la fiche doit tre align e avec la fente la plus longue de la prise murale afin d assurer la polarit appropri e pour le branchement du cordon d alimentation Lorsque vous d branchez le cordon d alimentation de la fiche d adaptation saisissez toujours la fiche d une main pendant que vous tirez sur la fiche du cordon d alimentation de l autre Sinon la borne de mise la terre de la fiche d adaptation risque de casser avec le temps Si la borne de mise la terre de la fiche casse N UTILISEZ PAS l appareil tant qu une mise la terre ad quate n aura pas t r tablie Le fait de fixer la borne de mise la terre de la fiche d adaptation la plaque de la prise de courant n assure pas automatiquement la mise la terre de l appareil faut que la vis soit en m tal non isol e et que la prise de courant soit mise la terre par l entremise du c blage de la r sidence Faites v rifier le circuit par un lectricien qualifi pour vous assurer que la prise est ad quatement mise la terre 7 Veuillez lire et suivre attentivement ces mesures de s curit ON CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES 6 About the temperature control dial Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in both compartments fresh food and freezer sons Eu Control Settings Temperature Control Dial re gti p The temperatu
24. osition the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator counterclockwise to lower it Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning T eshooting Tips WMe LE feat Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is transferred from them to the rollers After rolling the refrigerator back into place turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator Senice 14 Installing the water line gt a Read these instructions completely and carefully 5 Before You begin N This water line installation is not warranted by ON the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage Water hammer water banging in the pipes in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator To prevent burns and product damage do not hook up the water line to the hot water line What You Will Need To determine how much copper tubing you need Measure the distance from the wat
25. ou for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE amp You A Service Partnership FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your refrigerator properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your refrigerator IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Quer If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or in the U S you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Canada call 1 800 361 3400 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual f SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This refrigerator must be properly installe
26. pter must be aligned with the larger slot 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 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 ON SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES Fi CHE D ADAP IA II ON Fiches d adaptation non permises au Canada Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser une fiche d adaptation cause des risques potentiels qu elle pr sente dans certaines circonstances Toutefois si vous d cidez d utiliser tout de m me une fiche d adaptation vous pouvez effectuer un raccordement temporaire si les codes locaux le permettent dans une prise de courant 2 alv oles ad quatement mise la terre en utilisant une fiche d adaptation hom
27. re control dial has nine settings plus OFF lis 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 turn the dial to the setting that s best suited to your needs Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold 7 j STII EUROS EMOIL ONES 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 Half Width Shelves m One end of the shelf rests on a molded NOTE The shelf to the right of the track is tft up an n p side wall support a bracket on the other designed to hook into the right hand slot Z end hooks into a track on the rear the shelf to the left is designed to hook S56 r cabinet wall into the left hand slot 5 MTh n To remove lift the shelf up at front then off the support and out of the track R To replace select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly hook the bracket s top lug into the track then R lower the shelt onto the support Oris Full Width Shelves Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf a stationary tempered glass shelf or two steel wire stationary shelves These shelves can be moved to another place in the fresh food compartment The full width sliding shelf has stop locks When p
28. rost cycle Cracking or popping sound Cooling coils expanding and contracting during the defrosting cycle Gu Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan during the defrost cycle Icemaker on some models TS The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water If the feeler arm is in the ON down position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water Keeping the feeler arm in the ON down position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker To prevent this raise the feeler arm to the STOP up position This will stop the buzzing SUO The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation i Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service SCI er oot e 4 0772 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle e Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end operat Temperature control dial e Move the temperature control dial to a temperature in OFF position setting Refrigerator is unplugged e Push the plug completely into the outlet The fuse is blown circuit e Replace fuse or reset the breaker breaker is tripped Vibration or rattling Roller screws or leve
29. s odor Possible Causes Not unusual during periods of high humidity Too frequent or too long door openings Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator Interior needs cleaning What To Do e Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder e Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator replace every three months e See Care and cleaning 29 SLIODI ISU Gu DI SU SUO i el Me tl o o eg o f Notes CN N N 26 CONSUMER WARRANTY for customers in Canada Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship w Long Warrante rom Date of Sale Compressor Five 5 Years Sealed System including evaporator condenser tubing and refrigerant Five 5 Years All Other Parts One 1 Year TERMS AND CONDITIONS This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Camco and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service Damage due to abuse accident commercial use and alteration or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of this warranty Service during this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Camco Service Agent Neither Camco nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from any fail
30. tension nominale est identique celle indiqu e sur la plaque signal tique Cette pr caution est recommand e pour garantir un rendement optimum et viter une surcharge des circuits lectriques de la r sidence ce qui pourrait cr er un risque d incendie par surchauffe des fils Ne d branchez jamais le r frig rateur en tirant sur le cordon d alimentation Saisissez fermement la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise R parez ou remplacez imm diatement tout cordon effiloch ou endommag N utilisez pas un cordon fendill ou pr sentant des signes d usure Lorsque vous d placez votre r frig rateur du mur faites attention de ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon d alimentation afin de ne pas l endommager SLIODX USL ARLES Gui SLIODI SU Si OUROS OIL ONES ori ST fou Vig S DAD a Instruct j T eshooting Tips Installation Senice aa IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING U S F 0 F ADA P TE R P L U G S Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However 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 stores The larger slot in the ada
31. troleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape Under the Refrigerator For most efficient operation keep the area under the refrigerator clean Turn the temperature control dial to OFF Sweep away or vacuum up dust Clean the condenser coils at least once a year l2 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 Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves on some models 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 viter de nettoyer les tablettes en verre froides sur certains mod les l eau chaude parce que l cart de temp rature extr me risque de les craquer Manipuler les tablettes en verre avec pr caution Le verre tremp soumis un choc risque de se fracasser Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at most appliance parts stores Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those
32. ure of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control To obtain warranty service purchaser must present the original bill of sale Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty IMPORTANT d Parts Repair or Replace at Camco s Option 5 Years One 5 Five 5 Years Five 1 Year One 1 Year WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product e Damage to finish after delivery Improper installation proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Replacement of light bulbs e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God e Loss of food due to spoilage e Proper use and care of product as listed in the owner s manual proper setting of controls e WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Keep this warranty and your bill of sale as proof of original purchase and purchase date Camco Service is available coast to coast lf further help is needed concerning this warranty contact Manager Consumer Relations Camco Inc Suite 310 1 Factory Lane Moncton N B E1C 9M3 GE Service Protection Plus GE
33. w er and cover removal Not all features are on all models Draw er and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location Safety I Full Width Drawer with Plastic Cover To remove the cover lift it off its supports pull it forward tilt it and take it out Oris ein A eshooting Tips Tr Senice 10 About the automatic icemaker newly installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice lcemaker Feeler arm in the STOP up position Ice Storage Bin Feeler arm in the ON down position Automatic Icemaker on some models The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes ina 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker keep the feeler arm in the STOP up position When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply move the feeler arm to the ON down position The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing A newly installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm It is
34. with embossed surfaces Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counter clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator Light Bulb Replacement To replace a burned out bulb unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences remove food and unplug the refrigerator Move the temperature control dial 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 1 of water Leave the doors open Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage When pushing the refrigerator back make sure you dont roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line on some models En poussant le r frig rateur en place veiller a ne pas le faire rouler sur le cordon d alimentation ou la canalisation d eau de la machine gla ons sur certains mod les After rolling the refrigerator back into place turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator Turning the control to the OFF position do
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