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GEAppliances ProfileModels24 & 27 with RefreshmentCenter andElectronicDispenser Part No. 162D7736PO05 Pub.No. 49-6909 Congratulations! YouAre Now Part of the GEFamily. Welcome We're to the GE family. proud products of our quality 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 you for buying GE. We appreciate purchase, and hope you will continue whenever appliances your to rely on us you need \l Jt quality for your home. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Write the model and serial numbers here. # # Youcan find them on a label on the 2 wall beside the top drawer or at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door. Safety Information GE& You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GEappliance owner and they will tellyou we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems thatyou can easily fix yourself injust a few minutes? This Owner's Manual can tell you how. 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. Reviewthe sectionon Troubleshooting tips You'll find many answers common problems to here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. If YouNeedService If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers included is in the back section. Or, in O.$., you can always call the GE Answer Center ® at 800.626.2000, CustomerService 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada call 800-361-3400. Warranty for CanadianCustomers.... ,41 Languages Warranty for U.S,Customers.......... English .................. Fra_.ais Espaflol ................ ................. 4 43 87 42 Sen/iceTelephone Numbers .......... BackCover 3 IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. 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 refrigerator must be [] In refrigerators properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation before automatic contact Instructions [] Do not allow children climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. damage refrigerator and seriously injure the door. They could personal to and maybe doors the even severe in. out of the and between the doors are necessarily small. Be careful dosing doors when children are in the area. before in the freezer when hands particularly are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces. [] Do not store oruse flammable and liquids gasoline vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. the refrigerator cleaning and making repairs. NOTE: We stronglyrecommend that any servicingbe performed by a qualified individual m Turning the control OFF position to the does not remove power to the light circuit. [] Do not refreeze foods which completely. 4 on the is plugged and cabinet [] Unplug the cold compartment, or other or hands injury. i Do not touch surfaces or "pinch point" areas; clearances between the damage tip it over, causing mechanism, automatic icemaking mechanism while the [] Keep fingers climb, sit, stand, or hang on the Refreshment Center refrigerator place fingers refrigerator themselves. [] Do not allow anyone parts with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not to They could avoid with the moving of the ejector it is used. with icemakers, frozen have thawed IMPORTANT'. PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHEREFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation the past.Junked or abandoned are not problems refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, follow the instructions below of please to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away YourOld Refrigerator or Freezer:. [] Take off the doors. [] Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. CFCDisposal Your old refrigerator has a cooling CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). stratospheric away your old refrigerator, sure the CFC refrigerant CFC refrigerant imprisonment AirAct. CFCs are believed to harm ozone. If you are throwing by a qualified system that used servicer, is removed you can be subject under for proper ffyou intentionally provisions make disposal release this to fines and of the Federal Clean 5 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! HOW TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safeq, 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 (grounding) wall outlet to minimize shock hazard from this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit to make sure the outlet Where a standard 2-prong personal responsibility properly grounded The refrigerator electrical the possibility checked is properly should by a qualified electrician is encountered, and obligation outlet which of electric grounded. wall outlet 3-prong 3-prong it is your to have it replaced with a wall outlet. always be plugged has a voltage into its own individual rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance house wiring circuits which overheated wires. Never unplug could your refrigerator and also prevents cause a fire hazard by pulling overloading from on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. Repair or replace cords that have become frayed or otherwise or abrasion When immediately damage moving damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks along its length the refrigerator roll over or damage all power or at either end. away from the wall, be careful not to the power cord. USEOFADAPTERPLUGS 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, terala_ty connexion may be made wall outlet by use ofa UL-listed hardware stores. 6 where local codes permit, to a properly adapter available grounded a 2-prong at most local The largerslotin the adaptermustbealignedwith thelargerslotin thewall outlettoprovideproperpolarityin theconnectionofthe powercord. Whendisconnectingthepowercordfrom theadapter,alwayshold the adapterin placewith onehandwhilepulling thepowercord plugwith theotherhand.If thisisnot done,theadapterground terminalisverylikelytobreakwithrepeateduse. If theadaptergroundterminalbreaks,DO NOT USE the until a proper ground has been refrigerator established. Attaching the adapterground terminal to a wall outlet coverscrew doesnot ground the appliance unless the coverscrew is metal, and not insulated,and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checkedby a qualifind electrtcian to make sure the outlet is properlygrounded. USEOFEXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension necessary that it be a UL-listed, extension cord having the electrical 120 volts. rating cord, it is absolutely 3-wire grounding a grounding type appliance type plug and outlet of the cord be 15 amperes and that (minimum) and REMEMBER... Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family. SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS About the controlson the refrigerator. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C. If you want colder or warmer temperatures,adjust the fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature. OI:F _, i'_'_'}'_ FreshFoodControl 5 is Initial Setting 9 is Coldest _ c 6 _: FreezerControl C is Initial Setting E is Coldest Temperature Controls Fresh Food Control The fresh food control throughout maintains the temperatures the fresh food compartment. Moving the fresh food control to OFF stops cooling in both areas--flesh food and freezer--but does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Freezer Control 8 The freezer control maintains throughout the freezer the temperatures compamnent. The Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System monitors the operation of your refrigerator and controls dispenser functions. ElectronicMonitor and DiagnosticSystem Lighted word NOR/IOIL indicates detected _DOOR either by the diagnostic that no failure has been system. OPEN. Red signal light flashes door is open. to tell you when WARM TEMP.Red signal light tells you when freezer _ keeping temperature Flashing diagnostic is above noxrnal. codes in the display warn you when: [] frozen foods should [] power has been [] icemaker [] defrost be checked. interrupted. may not be operating properly. system has failed. What these codes mean-and they appear--is following food- explained what to do when more thoroughly on the pages. SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpad puts a review of the electronic diagnosis of four coded functions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes from display. _ Electronic control allows you to select CUBED ICE, CRUSHEDICE or CHILLED WATERand signal light confirms your choice. Signal light tells you that the DOORAlARMbeeper has been set to sound after either door has been open 30 seconds. 9 About the controlson the refrigerator. When YourRefrigerator is First Plugged In All panel lights come on for five seconds, go offexcept a beep sounds, [] Pk- flashes in the display. Touch erase it. [] Word NO_q/l£ SYSff_M CHECK-RESE'rpad temperature is higher than normal. temperature [] Door alarm to glows. [] Red WARM TEblPlight glows if freezer keeping and lights as follows: beeper compartment It goes offwhen proper food- is reached. is activated and light on DOOR pad glows. [] CRUSHEDICEselection light glows. [] Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if either out when doors are shut. door is open, [] Night light in ice and water dispenser is off. ........ How to Set the Door Alarm You don't door have to set the visual alarm. is open, As long as either the red DOOR ORENsignal light flashes. If the signal light on the DOORALARMpad the beeper it on. If either alarm is set. If it's not, touch door is open for more recurring There turned is glowing, the pad to turn than 30 seconds, a beep sounds. The light goes out and the beeping the door. stops when you close are times when you'll want the door alarm beeper off. When you're example,just touch the beeping will stop. Deactivating 10 goes rearranging a lot of food, for the pad. The light will go out and the door alarm beeper does not turn the red DOOR OPEN light off--it keeps flashing is closed. until the door Why the Red WARM TEMP Light Glows At first, it's probably refrigerator few hours hasn't because completely your newly-installed cooled down yet. Wait a for it to cool, and then the light will go out. From then on, the red light will glow whenever temperatures inside get too high for proper storage, happens, ffthis absolutely necessary, open the doors and close them food only when as quickly as possible. As soon as inside temperatures retum to normal, the light goes out. If the WARM TEMP light reappears longer than 4 hours, and stays on for call for service. II About the controlson the refrigerator. How the Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System Works The electronic monitor when something Ifa diagnostic and diagnostic starts to go wrong. code appears needs special system alerts you attention. display code flashes are accompanied on the display, something To get your attention, the until you erase it. The first 6 flashes by beeps. If more than one coded function requires attention at the same time, the one with the highest priority will be displayed first. the SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpad will evaluate Pressing other coded during functions. the displaying operating Pressing all If the NORMAL display is lit of a code, that function is properly. the SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpad will erase two codes immediately-Wand only be erased CI.The dEand/:fcodes by touching pad after the condition been corrected. the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET that caused The word NORMAL is lighted been detected. can except the code to flash has when a failure has The SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpadhas two functions_ You can touch the SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpad and get a review of the electronic order 12 the SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpad to erase two flashing codes immediately after the condition that caused them been codes in of their priority. You can touch i diagnostic corrected. and two codes to flash has This flashing code tells you to check Has any of it started the freezer door compartment door open. more often than absolutely code is displayed. your frozen to thaw? A package Touching food. may be holding Don't open the necessarywhile this the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad after the freezer compartment temperature returned to normal will erase the code. This flashing has code tells you the power to the refrigerator has been interrupted for more than two seconds. Check the condition of food in both the fresh food and freezer the SYSTEM CHECK-RESETpad compartments. Touch to erase the code. There is no fault with the refrigerator flashes. This flashing code when tells you to check the l:_'code the automatic icemaker. Ice clumps in the storage bin may have stalled the icemaker. Follow corrective measures described in Troubleshooting _ps. If water supply to the icemaker is not connected or not turned on, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position. flashing when problem is corrected Code stops or SYSTEM CItECg- RESET pad is touched. This flashing defrost code tells you something system--keep for service. doors Code flashes closed is wrong with the to retain cold and call until problem is corrected. 13 About the controlson the refrigerator. How To Test Temperatures Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. of milk on the top shelf and check warm or too cold, adjust Place a container it a day later, ffthe the temperature Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. container of ice cream in the center of the freezer a day. ffit's too hard or too soft, adjust milk is too controls. Place a and check it after the temperature controls. After changingthe controls,allow 24 hoursfor the refrigerator to reach the temperatureyou haveset. Food Storage The type of packaging used and the storage temperatures will affect how long food will keep in the refrigerator. New food storage guidelines are constantly being developed. Consultthe CountyExtensionServicefor the latest information on freezingand storing foods. Automatic Energy Saver System Youwon't find an energy saver switch on this refrigerator Warm liquid from the refrigerator's circulated around help keep moisture during 14 humid condenser is automatically the front edge of the freezer from forming compartment on the outside to of the refrigerator weather. Many refrigerators use special needs none. need for it. why there That's electric heaters. This refrigerator is no on_'gy saver switch...there's no About the refrigeratorshelves and dishes. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging theShelves Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable. •!?ii_'ii _,_., _iiiiiiiil;ii ,,_ _, •••_i_iii "_, •'•_!!!ii_ ¸¸_•_...... •_ ,•:_•_:•_ '•"•_'_il _•!_L, _i__ _, __,, ¸, _,_,_• O.ick _e" ....DishesS,_em and lids are not des_qned for I I _'- use on the range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use can be hazardous. ............ Quick Serve TM dishes fit into a space-saving fresh food compartment. the shelf. The rack can be relocated ......... .... ...... anywhere Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave refrigerators _ rack under in the ovens, and freezers. foods, such ascandy amsyrup. :tm_a_ a__ fa_ar_sugar cancause bobbtes toforr._ _ ias_eof_ dish. Quick Space Shelf This shelf splits in half and slides under of tall items on the shelf below. _i!i I _i _ , itself for storage • Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The slide-out stored behind help prevent spillproof others. shelf allows you to reach The special spills from dripping items edges are designed to to lower shelves. Make sureyou push the shelvesall the way back in beforeyou close the doo_ 15 About the storagedrawers. Not aft features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate drawers should of the and the drawers wiped dry. AdjustableHumidi_yDrawers t Slide the control to provide ?_ii! all the way to the HIGH setting high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control iliill be emptied in the bottom ••_il i_ ¸ iiiiiiiiiiii_i_ all the way to the LOWsetting provide lower humidity most fruits. levels recommended to for Sealed Snack Pack The sealed your family's snack pack can be moved to the most useful location for needs. Convertible Meat Drawer The convertible allow a stream to flow around meat drawer has its own cold air duct to of cold air from the freezer the drawer. The variable temperature control regulates from the freezer Set control compartment the air flow compartment. lever down to the coldest setting to store fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time, some frost may form on the inside drawer. Set control lever up to convert the drawer of the to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off. Variable 16 settings between these extremes can be selected. About storagedrawer removal Not all features are on all models. Drawer Removal Drawers can eas'dy be removed pulfing past the stop location. by tilting up slightly and Removethe door bins from the fresh food door beforeremoving the drawe_. To remove the shelf above the top drawer, first remove the top drawer and any food on the shelf. Then shelf up at the front To replace tilt the and lift it up and out of the tracks. the shelf, raise the shelf front slightly and place the top hooks in the lowest large track slots. Then lower the front of the shelf until it is level. To remove compartment the drawers door cannot roll the refrigerator opened. refrigerator when forward the fresh food be opened fully you need to until the door can be fully In some cases this will require moving the to the left as you roll it out. 17 About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Deep Door Shelves in the Freezer Compartment Detachable shelfextenders door shelves, storage providing deepen more and enclose storage room fixed and greater flexibility. To remove: Lift the shelf extender mounting hooks come straight up until the out of the slots in the door. To replace: Line up the hooks with the slots in the door and push in and down. RemovableWine Rack FreezerBaskets Bins on the Fresh Food Compartment Door Adjustable bins can easily be carded from refrigerator work area. To remove: Lift bin straight up until mounting to hooks disengage. To replace or relocate: Select desired shelf height, bin's hook in slots on the tracks of the door, engage and push in. Bin will lock in place. The dividerhelps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on either side of the divider near the front and move it back and forth to fit your needs. 18 About the refreshmentcenter. Refreshment Center Compartment It makes frequently door readily compartment refrigerator used items stored accessible through door without having center to open the main door. It provides an extra counter-high own light right at the refrigerator center on the fresh food the refreshment compartment work surface with its when the refreshment door is open. Close the door after use. Although durable,stain- and scratch-resistant,the work surface on the refreshment center counter should not be usedas a cutting board Sharp utensils can damageit. Cold air entering the temperature compartment The refreshment through from the freezer compartment in the refreshment at proper food-keeping center compartment keeps center levels. is also accessible a lift-up door on the inside of the fresh food compartment To remove door. the refreshment center bin, open the outer door to free the lip on the bin from the overlapping door. Then raise the inner door and lift the bin straight until hooks on bin come out of tracks on door. up Refreshmentcenter bin must be replacedin its original position. 19 About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce approximately depending eight cubes per cycle-- 120 cubes in a 24-hour on freezer temperature, conditions. number If the refrigerator connection compartment temperature, of door openings is operated is made period, before to the icemaker, door and make sure the feeler and other room use the water raise the ice access arm is in the STOP (up) position. When the refrigerator supply, will fill with water when A newly-installed 8 to 12 hours to the water to begin making Be sure nothing It is normal interferes cloudy and taste stale. may take ice cubes. of ice to allow the water with the swing of the feeler arm. for several cubes to be joined If ice is not used frequently, position. it cools to refrigerator Throw away the first few batches line to clear. 2O connected move the feeler arm to the ON (down) The icemaker freezing. has been together. old ice cubes will become About the ice and water dispenser. To Use the Dispenser Press the rim of the glass gently against the dispenser pad. Select CUBEDIC£ CRUSHEDICE(on some models) or CHILLEDWATER. The spill shelf is not self-draining. spotting, To reduce the shelf and its grille should water be cleaned regularly. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Pressthe dispenserpad for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system. Toflush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first six glassfuls of water A light switch (on some models) turns the night light in the dispenser on or off. The light also comes the dispenser pad is pressed. should be replaced bums out. on when The light in the dispenser with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it Ice Storage Bin To remove¢ Lift the left comer bin straight to free the bin from the shelf. Pull the out while supporting it at front and back. Toreplace: Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot on the shelf. If the bin does not go all the way back, remove it and turn the drive mechanism 1/4 tum. Then push the bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot on the shelf. Mechar_sm' 21 About the ice and water dispenser. i_i!_ _ii!![ ii! ¸ i ! _iiii_iii_J!i,_ii i i_iiii_!i!i_! The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your dealer. Specify WR97X0214. It has complete • :___ installation i_i_iii_iii,_! ¸ _ copper instructions and installs on 1/40.D. " water line. Important Facts About YourDispenser n Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage. n Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage crush or dispense well. [] Avoid overfilling glasses. chute with a wooden [] Beverages storage ice can jam the chute shut. If ice is blocking poke it through spoon. and foods should the icemaker g Some crushed not be quick-chilled or auger ice may be dispensed occasionally to the crusher. a After crushed the chute. ice is dispensed, a mound bin you selected when a few cubes some water may drip from of snow will form on the door in the ice chute. This condition have dispensed in the storage even though accidentally get directed in the ice to jam. CI.IBEO ICE. This happens Sometimes or extra-tall or cause the door in the the chute, bin. Cans, bottles or food packages may cause I glass with ice and use of narrow Backed-up to freeze bin. It may not crushed is normal and usually occurs when you ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate. [] Dispensed water is not ice cold. For colder or cubes before 22 dispensing water. water, add crushed ice Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaningthe Outside Re_ center corapaame_ door---outside. It's important that you use only window ammonia or a damp cloth to clean Avoid using wax on the refreshment The dispenser well, beneath dry. Water cleaner center door. the grille, should left in the well may leave deposits. the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar Soak until the deposits disappear or become enough without the glass and trim. be wiped Remove to the well. loose to rinse away. The dispensorpad Clean with warm water and baking soda solution--about soda to a quart wipe a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking (1 L) of water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. HINT."Openthe freezerdoor part way to prevent dispensing &ice or water when cleaning. The soft door handles are easy to keep clean if they are waxed every few months. Pledge brand or Jubilee Use a household brand wax such as to coat the handles. Clean with soapy vrater or a non-abrasive, cleaner. all-purpose Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen dish detergent. appliance wax or mild liquid Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave a residue that can erode thepaint. Do not use scouringpads, powdered cleaners,bleach or cleaners containing bleach becausetheseproducts can scratch and weaken the paint finish. 23 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaningthelnside Refreshment center compartment door--inside. Wipe up spills right away. Use one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda in one quart (1 L) of water to clean the inside door surface, refreshment center bin and inside access door. Rinse, wipe dry. To hells prevent odocg leave an open in the fresh food and freezer box of baking soda compartments. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning, If this is not practical, wring excess moisture when cleaning around out of sponge switches, Use warm water and baking or cloth lights or controls. soda solution--about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge This helps keep the gaskets from sticking side. and bending out of shape. Drain opening in freezer comlaartrnenL During cleaning, remove solution of baking bottom soda--1 freezer teaspoon (500 ml) of hot (not boiling) odor and reduce drain line. If drain becomes and baking drain line. soda solution and flush a (5 ml) and 2 cups water--through line with the help of a meat baster. eliminate basket yearly the drain This will help the likelihood clogged, of a clogged use a meat baster to force the clog through the Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (onsome models) with hot water because the extreme temperaturedifference may causethereto break. Handleglass shelvescarefully. Bumpingtemperedglass can cause it to shatter Do not wash any plastic refrigeratorparts in the dishwasher except Quick Serve dishes and lid& 24 Under the Refrigerator For most efficient refrigerator operation, dean. Remove up dust. For best results, use a brush It is available the the base grille and sweep away or vacuum purpose. keep the area under specially designed at most appliance for this parts stores. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving types of floor coverings coverings the refrigerator can be damaged, and those with embossed Pull the refrigerator pushing it straight straight particularly cushioned surfaces. out and return in. Moving may result in damage away from the wall. All it to position the refrigerator to the floor covering by in a side direction or refrigerator. When jng suro oricemaker supp_,line. ........ ro!! cord Preparing for Vacation For long vacations refrigerator. clean or absences, remove food and unplug Move the fresh food conlxol the interior ( 15 ml) of baking with a baking soda solution soda to one quart the to the Ot"Tposifion, and of one tablespoon ( 1 L) of water. Leave the doors open. Move the icemaker off the water feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut supply to the refrigerator. If the temperature can drop below freezing, servicer drain damage due to flooding. have a qualified the water supply system to prevent serious property Preparing to Move Secure them all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers securely in place to prevent by taping damage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. 25 Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the OFFposition does not remove power to the light circuit. FreshFoodCompartment-UpperLight Unplug refrigerator. Pull offthe Pull bottom then rotate temperature control knobs. of the light shield down and forward, the top up and off. After replacing with an appliancebulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield and plug the refrigerator back in. Fresh Food Compartment-Two Lower Lights (onsomemodels) Theselights are located behind the top draw_ Unplug the refrigerator Grasp the bottom free its bottom and remove edge of the shield the top drawer and pull forward and cover. and up to edge. After replacing with an appliancebulb of the same or lower wattage, replacethe shield, drawer and cover and plug the refrigerator back in. 26 Refreshment Center (onsome rr_els) Unplug the refrigerator. Open fresh food compartment door, remove bin and raise refreshment center inner door. Press sides of flexible light shield tabs and allow the shield to release top locking to swing down. Unscrew burned-outbulb and replace it with an appliancebulb of the same or lower wattage. Placerear tab of light shield into door and rotate shield up until tabs lock into slots above. Plugrefrigerator back in. Freezer Compartment Unplug Remove the refrigerator. the shelf just below light shield. Pull the light shield toward you to reach the bulb. After replacing with an appliancebulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the shield and shelf, and plug the refrigerator back in. 27 Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read _eSe instmctio, s !comp!ete_ and Carefully. WaterSupplyto the Icemaker You will need to connect the icemaker A water supply kit (containing and instructions) m to a cold water line. copper is available tubing, shutoffvalve, fittings at extra cost from your dealer. RefrigeratorLocation Do not install the refrigerator 60°F. proper (16°C.) because where the temperature it will not run often enough will go below to maintain temperatures. Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded. Clearances Allow the following circulation clearances and plumbing for ease of installation, and electrical Sides 5/8" Top l" (25 mm) proper air connections: (15 mm) If built-in, allow 7/8"[22 ram] for hinge covers, Back If the refrigerator door clearances: 1" (25 ram) is against a wall on either side, allow the following For 24' models: Refreshment Freezer center side side 2%" (67 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) For 27' models: Refreshment Freezer 28 side center side 3V(' (89 mm) ]V(' (38 mm) Rollers The milers have 3purposes: Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about [Raise the front about 5/8" (15 mm) from the floor.] Rollers adjust so the refrigerator and does not wobble. Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator To adjust the rollers, remove Turn is firmly positioned the roller _¢nlterclock_ise adjusting to Iowerit. on the floor away from the wall for cleaning. the base grille by pulling screws clockwise halfway. it out at the bottom. to raise the refrigerator, Use an adjustable wrench (3/8" hex head bolt) or pliers. To replace base grille, align prongs push forward until grille snaps on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and into place. 29 Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before YouBegin This water line installation is not warranted by 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. Toprevent bums and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line. If you useyour 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. 30 What YouWill Need dlow [] A cold water supp_ The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. [] Power drill. [] Copper tubin_ 1/4" outer the water supply. diameter to connect the refrigerator Be sure both ends of the tubing to are cut square. Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings becausethe water supply line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle with age and crac£ resulting in water leakage. [] Two 1/4" outer diameter comtm_ssion to connect refrigerator [] ffyour need the copper tubing nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)--- to the shutoffvalve and the water valve. existing water line has a flared an adapter (available fitting at the end, you will at plumbing the water line to the refrigerator supply stores) OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression [] Shutuffvalve to connect should 5/32" to the cold water have a water inlet with a minimum at the point type shutoffvalves of connection are included to connect fitting. line. The shutoffvalve inside diameter of to the COLD WATER LINE.Saddlein manywater purchasing, make sure a saddle-type local plumbing codes. supply kits. Before valve complies with your Shut Off the Main WaterSupply Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line ofw'ater. 31 Installing the water line. Install the Shutoff Install Valve the shutoffvalve tChoose a location water pipe. When water pipe, make the bottom, frequently used drinking for the valve that is easily accessible. into the side of a vertical horizontal on the nearest to avoid drawing Fasten Tighten from drilling the shutoffvalve the clamp to connect off any sediment from the water pipe. bit. Remove any burrs the hole in the pipe. to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. Do not overtighten oryou may crush the coppertubing. PipeClamp InletEnd .Vertical ColdWater Pipe Saddle-TypeSht_toffValve 32 into a to the top or side, rather Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe, using a sharp resulting It is best to connect it is necessary the connection water line. than at Route the Copper Tubingand Connect It to the Shutoff Valve Route the copper tubing Route the tubing through refrigerator or adjacent between the cold water a hole drilled base cabinet) line and the refrigerator. in the wall or floor (behind the as close to the wall as possible. Be sure there is sulficient 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. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) connect it to the shutoffvalve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted onto the end of the tubing into the valve. Tighten and the compression nut securely. Saddle-TypeShutoff Valve Compression Nut Packing Nut OutletValve Ferrule(sleeve) TurnOn the Water and Flush Out the Tubing Turn the main water supply is clear. on and flush out the tubing Shut the water off at the water valve after about been flushed through one quart until the water (1 L) of water has the tubing. 33 Installing the water line. Read these instructionscompletely and careful!y. Connect the Tubingto the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend that could installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. Remove the plastic flexible Place the compression cap from the water valve. nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. Insert the end of the copper possible. Fasten While holding the copper position. tubing the tubing, tubing You may need into the water valve connection tighten into the clamp to pry open 114" CopperTubing as far as the fitting. provided to hold it in a vertical the clamp. TubingClamp,, Ferrule(sleeve) 114"Compression Nut" RefrigeratorConnection Turnthe Water On at the Shutoff Valve Tighten any connections that leak. Plug In the Refrigerator Arrange the coil of copper the refrigerator or against Push the refrigerator tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the wall. back to the wall. Start the Icemaker Set the icemaker not begin feeler arm to the ON (down) to operate until it reaches or below. It will then begin in the ON (down) ,34 operation position. its operating automatically The icemaker temperature will of 15°F. (-9°C.) if the icemaker feeler arm is position. NOTE: Theicemakermay double-cyclewhen it first starts, causing some water spillage from the icemaker into the ice buckeL Thisis normal and should not happen again. Normal operatingsounds. Dependingon the placement of the refrigerator inyour kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. The new high effidency and will have a higher compressor runs faster pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating. Defrost timer and refrigerator and off. control air inside temperatures the freezer which throughout. on the defrost heater sound defrost clicks on causing during a the cycle. a the freezer cooling coil sounds gurgling like boiling water or a noise. of cooling coils caused expansion and contraction during refrigeration following defrost. defrost by and as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan during the defrost cycle. Icemaker Thesesounds are normal andare due mostlyto highly efficient operatiot; ..... 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. The sound of cubes dropping _rater running into the bin and in pipes as icemaker refills. 35 Beforeyou call for service... Troubleshootingtips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What ToDo Refrigerator 6oes no[ :: Refrigerator • Wait about operate defrost , in defrost cycle. 30 minutes cycle to end. • Move the flesh food control to desired Fresh food control in OFFpofifion. temperature ....... Refrigerator unplugged ..... is _"', The fuse is blown/ dreuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker tripped. Motor operates !on0ta_ioas for setting. • Make sure the refrigerator plug is pushed completely into the oudet. ;2 _:_' for and replace the breaker. box fuse or reset • This is normal. Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operatingtime. Normalwhen * Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator is fkst defivered to your home. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator be cooled or frozen. 36 refrigerator cool down. to completely • This is normal. to Door left open. • Check to see if package holding door open. is Hot weather or frequent door openings. • This is normal. Temperature controls set at the coldest setting, • See the About the controls on the refrigerator section. Grille and condenser need cleaning, • See the Care and cleaning secdon. Possible Causes What To Do Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even • This is normal. temperatures. Front roller screws or • See the Rollerssection. front leveling legs need adjuring. Slight vibration normal is • Try moving dishes around in refrigerator. Temperature control not set cold enough. • See the About the controls Warm weather or • Set the temperature control one step colder. See the About the controls on the refrigerator section. frequent door openings. on the refrigerator section. Door left open. • Check to see if package holding door open. is Door_fiopen. • Check to see if package holding door open. is Too frequent or too long door openings. Frost within package Automatic iceraaker does_work is normal. Automatic energy saver system circulates warm liquid around front edge of freezer compartment. 0 This helps prevent condensation on the outside. Icemaker feeler arm in the STOP(up) position. • Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. • Cubes may have fused to the side of the mold. Remove these cubes. Water supply turned off or not eonnected, " See the Installing the water line section. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Piled up cubes in the storage bin may cause the icemaker to shut off prematurely. • Remove storage bin from freezer and level cubes by hand. 37 Beforeyou call for service... Possible Causes What ToDo Door left open. " Check to see if package is holding door open. Temperature control not set cold enough. •See the Aboutthecontrols ontherefrigerator section. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. Food transmitting taste to ice cubes. • Wrap foods well. odor/ Interior of refrigerator needs deaning, • See the Care and cleaning section. Poor-tastingincomingwater. • Install awater Icemaker - Turn on icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. Ice cubes are frozen to icemaker feeler ann. in or water supply. , Remove cubes and move the feeler arm to the ON (down) Irregular ice clumps storage containe_. filter. position. * Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps. • Freezer temperature may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control to a colder setting, one posidon at a time, undl the clumps do not form. has poor tasteJodor !i!iiii_J!_i Water dispenser . Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. Poor_tasting incoming Install a water filter. water. 38 not been used for a long dme. Possible Causes What ToDo Water supply line turned off or not connected. • See the Installing the water line section. Supplyline dogged with sediment. Air may be trapped in the water system. • Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes. Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. • Foods with strong odors should be fighdy wrapped. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. Spoiled food. Interior Moislute forms on Moisaxe:collects inside needs cleaning. . See the Care and cleaning section. Defrost water drainage system needs cleaning. • See the Care and cleaning section. Not umtsual during periods of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry. Too frequent or too long door openings. In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator are opened. No power when doors at outlet. Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset the breaker. Door not closing properly Light bulb burned out. " See the Replacing bulbs section. Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. " Apply petroleumjelly face of gasket. the light on 39 Beforeyou call for service... Possible Causes Hotair frombottom ofrehigerater Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal What ToDo Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object this discoloration. to and safe temperatures. Water on kitchen floor or on bottom of freezer Drain in the bottom of the freezer dogged. Cubes jammed in chute. • See the Care and cleaning section. - Use a glass no taller than 6". If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet, • Make sure refrigerator is securely plugged in at wall outlet. Tripped circuit breaker or burned-out fuse. • Plug a lamp or small appliance into the same outlet to determine ff there is power at the outlet. 4O ConsumerWarranty For customers in Canada CAMCOwarrants the replacement prove to be defective purchase. charge, The or repair in material or workmanship Such parts will be repaired subject to the terms DEALERwarrants to provide Charge) Motor against to be defective sealed Compressor, defects at the option or workmanship m This warranty applies Refrigerator Camco and is connected abuse, accident, sealed refrigeration installed according to an adequate commercial and Refrigerant of Camco four years. without charge, the service labor necessary to use in Canada when the to the inslructions and proper utility service. use, and alteration for system to the terms and only to single family domestic has been properly Drier for an additional for the next four years to provide repair or replace the hermedcally conditions set out below. of all or workmanship (namely:. Evaporator, Tubing, These parts will be repaired or replaced at the option subject to the terms and conditions set out below. The DEALERwarrants without or replacement in material refrigerator Interconnecting in material of Camco set out below. the service labor for the repair CAMCOwarrant_ the hermetically which for one year from the date of or replaced and conditions parts of this Refrigerator which prove one year from the date of purchase. Condenser, of all parts of this Refrigerator supplied Damage or the removal or defacing by due to of the serial plate, cancels all obligations of this warranty. Service during this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Camco Service Agent. m Neither Camco nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages failure of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond I To obtain warranty service, Components repaired purchaser or replaced must present are warranted resulting from any their reasonable control. the original bill of sale. through the remainder of the original warranty period only. [I This warranty does not cover expense accessible for servicing. I This warranty gives you specific provided by law in some areas. involved in making legal rights. Additional this appliance readily warranty rights may be CamcoServiceis available coast-to-coast.See CustomerService section for serviceinformation. If further help is needed concemtng this Warranty,contact. Manager, ConsumerRelations, CamcoInc,, ConsumerService, 5800 Keeton Crescent,Mississauga, Ontario,L5R3K2 41 Refrigerator Warranty(Forcustomers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized CustomerCare®technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You: A_part of the refrigerator in materials which fails due to a defect or workmanship. During warranty, GE will also provide, and in-home service to replace this full one-year free of charge, all labor the defective part. Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting which fails due to a defect During this five-year in materials warran_ of charge, all labor and in-home defective part. Any see-lhrau_ refrigerator household tubing) or workmanship. GE will also provide, service to replace pan or drawer furnished free the with the if the pan or drawer breaks during normal use. Drawer covers are not included. J Service trips to your home to teach you howto use the product. [] Rephcement 1 Improper [] Damage to the product caused by accident, fine, floods or acts of God. installation. [] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. rese_ng of house fuses or of circuit breakers. [] Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance. [] Loss of food due to _o_e. This warranty is extended to the originalpurchaser and any succeedingowner for productspurchased for home use within the USA.In Alaska, the warranty excludesthe cost of shipping or servicecalls to your home. Some states do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages.This warrantygives you specific legal rights, andyou may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consultyour local or state consumeraffairs office or your state's Attorney General 42
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