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Operating Instrutiions, Tips
Air Discharge Outlet,.....................................5
Food Storage Suggestions ..........................5
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~LP US ~LP YOU Read this book areftily. Write dow the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’ll see them on a label on the back of the refrigerator. new refrigerator properly. These numbers are dso on the Consumer Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Product Ownership Registration Card that came H you don’t understand something or need more help, with your refrigerator. write (include your phone number): Before sending in the registration card,
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WARN~&When using this ● Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed appliance, always exercise basic safety completely. The United States Department of A precautions, including the following: Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: . Use this apphance ody for ik intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Guide, “.. .You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F. ● This refrigerator must be prop
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Temperature Control Dial The temperature control did has settings from “M~” to MM” plus “0~’. “MN” is the warmest. “MU” is the coldest. Intidly set the temperature control did at “3”. Nter using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that is best suited to your needs. NOTE: ● If the refrigerator is mplugged or turned off, you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or plugging it back in. H you attempt to restart it in less than 3 minutes, it will not start.
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— FOOD STOWGE SUGGESmONS Suggested storage times for meat and podtry* Eating quali~ DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eating qualiv DAYS IN MONTHS IN drousafter REFRIGERATOR FREEZER dmosafter REFRIGERATOR FREEZER time shown AT 35° to 40° F. AT 0° F. lime shown AT 35° to 40” F. AT 0° F. (2°to 4“ c.) (-18” C.) (2°t04” c.) (-18” C.) Fresh Meats Fresh Pouity Roasts (Beef & Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 6to 12 Chicken &Turkey (Whole) ................1 to 2 12 Roasts (Pork & Veal) . . . . .
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Cleaning-Ou@ide The door handes and trim (on some models) can be Do not use scouring pads, powders or cleaners cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild containing bleach because these products can fiquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a scratch and weaken the paint finish. soft cloth. Don’t wax handles or trim. Protect the paint finish. With proper care, it will stay Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth, lighdy new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat o
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Refrigerator Location Clearances Do not instill refrigerator where temperature will Allow the following clearances for ease of installation go below 60°F. because it will not run often enough and proper air circulation. to maintain proper temperatures. Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................3” Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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~STALLATION WQ~~NTS ~ORTANT...Please Rad -my Have the wdl outlet and circuit checked by a For personal safety, t~s appliance must qurdified electricim to m~e sure the outlet is be properly grounded. DroDerlv mounded. . . .“ The power cord of this PREFERRED If you have only a standard two-prong wdl outlet, I apphance is equipped MHHOD it is your personal responsibihty and obligation to with a three-prong ah have it replaced with a properly grounded three- (grounding) plug wtich .? prong wdl outie
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~ese instructions are for c- the ONCE YOU BEGIN @es from the lefi side to the at side. Q Handle parts =e~ to avoid s-tching paint Hyou ever want to ch~e the @es back to the ri@t side, fo~ow tiese same ● %t screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. instructions (mere& reverse d references to lefi and ri@t). . men reins-g door hinges, be sure to use the same number of shims and washers as were origin~y used. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ● Read these instructions W the way thr
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Refer to the disassembly diagram and change 14. Rotate the rnidde hinge 180! Attach it to the the door hinges in the fo~owing procedure. refrigerator door with the spacer and secure it with a screw. @o not tighten the screw complete~.) The numbers in the diagram indicate the procedure order in the instructions. CA~ON: Door gasket may rub or interfere with midde hinge. Hthis happens, remove washers on 1. Remove the hinge cap by twisting it off. bottom hinge, one at a time unti there is no 2. Remo
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● Q~STIONS? ● [ USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM REFRIGERATOR DOES ● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. NOT OPERATE ● Temperature control in OFF position. “ If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. “ If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned fuse. MOTOR OPERATES FOR ● Mod
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PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM I POSS~LE CAUSE FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ● Frost within package is normal. ON FROZEN FOOD ● Door may have been left ajar or there may be a package holding the door open. I ● Too frequentortoolong dooropenings. ● Door may have been left ajar. SLOW FREEZING OF ICE CUBES ● Turn temwrature control to colder setting. ICE CUBES HA~ ● Old cubes need to be discarded. ODO~ASTE ● Unserded packages in refrigerator and or/freezer compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to
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We’ll Be There With tie purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance horn GE, wdll be tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome Repak Sewice 80ME
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YOUR GE REFRIGERAToR Staple sales slip or cancelled ch~ here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANm is needed to obtain service under warran~. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordinary home use charge, parts and service labor in in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii your home to repair or replace and Washington, D.C. In
