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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Write down the model and If you received a damaged refrigerator... serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new Immediately contact the dealer You’ll see them on a label at the refrigerator properly. bottom, just inside the fresh food (or builder) that sold you the compartment door. refrigerator. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Save time and money. If yo
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B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● L Read all instructions before using this appliance. ● Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed WARNING—When using this A completely. The United States Department of appliance, always exercise basic safety Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 precautions, including the following: says: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose “.. .You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have as described in this Use and Care Guide. thawed if they still
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Set the Temperature Controls For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired TEMPERATURE A CONTROLS 4 compartment control one letter or number at a time. B c 54 P IMPORTANT: D 6 ALLOW 24 HOURS When initially setting the controls or when adjusting E FRESH FOOD II BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS B1 FREEZER them, allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize, or 5 INITIAL SETTING C lNITIALSEITING 9 COLDEST E COLDEST even out. O NO COOLING Note: Turning the fresh food control to
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Suggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry* DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eating quality DAYS IN MONTHS IN Eating quality REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after REFRIGERATOR FREEZER drops after AT 35° tO 40° F. AT 0° F. time shown AT 35° to 40° F. AT 0° F. time shown (2” to 4° c.) (-18° C.) (2” to 4° c.) (-18° C.) Fresh Meats Fresh Poultry Roasts (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to 12 Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ................1 to 2 12 Roasts (Pork & Veal).. 3 to 5 4 to 8 Chicken (Pieces) 1 to 2 9 6 to 12 Turkey (Pieces)
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STORAGE DRAWERS Vegetables Drawer The storage drawer at the bottom of the fresh food To replace the drawer and the glass shelf above it, the compartment has been specially designed to preserve the door must be fully opened. In some installations the natural moisture and freshness of produce. refrigerator may have to be moved away from the wall for the door to be fully opened. The drawer will stop before coming all the way out of the refi-igerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto the f
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Behind refrigerator Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord. Defrost Water Pan Light bulb replacement Ftet?ining hole ‘/ ) Defrost water pan Pan located on top of compressor at ‘1 Pres~ here Hook rear of refrigerator should be cleaned The light bulb and socket are Unscrew burne
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PREPARATION (continued) Preparing to move Preparing for Vacation Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all For extended vacations or absences, shut off power food, and clean and dry the interior. to refrigerator, turn the numbered control to “O,” and clean interior with baking soda solution of one Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water. Wipe storage pans and ice trays by taping them securely in dry. To prevent odors, leave open
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Use of Adapter Plugs The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an the connection of the power cord. adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded wall outlet cover screw does
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PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Q Normal fan air flow-fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and OPERATING SOUNDS freezer compartments. ● These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time: Q Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost. . Defrost water dripping into drain pan. “ Temperature control clicks ON or OFF. ● Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. Q Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defro
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With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 8WGEXARES(80#32-2737) A CTIZ consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service cc)l~l~>an}’-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.
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YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED 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 any and Washington, D.C. In A
