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®
Monogram
Use and Care Guide
for Side-by-Side
36† , 42† , 48†
Built-In
Refrigerators
www.geappliances.com
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Consumer Information Built - In Refrigerators Introduction Your new Monogram refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements or assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram refrigerator’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come. The Monogram refrigerator was designed to provide the flexibility to
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Consumer Information Built - In Refrigerators You’ll see them on a label above the Before sending in this card, please write Write freezer compartment behind the top these numbers here: down the panel. model & These numbers are also on the Consumer serial Model Number Product Ownership Registration Card numbers included with this guide. Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator. If you Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that so
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • If your refrigerator has an automatic w WARNING—When using this icemaker, avoid contact with the moving appliance, always exercise basic safety parts of the ejector mechanism, or with precautions, including the following: the heating element that releases the • Use this appliance only for its intended cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on purpose as described in this Use and the automatic icemaking mechanism Care Guide. while th
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS • Si votre réfrigérateur est doté d’une w AVERTISSEMENT : Lorsque vous machine à glaçons automatique, évitez le utilisez le réfrigérateur, observez contact avec les pièces mobiles du toujours certaines précautions de base, mécanisme éjecteur, ou avec l’élément notamment: chauffant qui libère les glaçons. Ne • N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son posez pas les doigts ou les mains sur le usage prévu, comme décrit dans le
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or The appliance should always be plugged remove the third (ground) prong from the into its own individual electrical outlet power cord. For personal safety, this which has a voltage rating that matches appliance must be properly grounded. the rating plate. This provides the best performance and also prevents The power cord of this appliance is overloading house wiring circuits equipped with a 3-prong
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la Cette précaution est recommandée pour troisième broche (mise à la terre) de la garantir un rendement optimum et éviter fiche du cordon d’alimentation. Pour une surcharge des circuits électriques de votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être la résidence, ce qui pourrait créer un correctement mis à la terre. risque d’incendie par surschauffe des fils. Ne débranchez jamais l’appareil en Le cordon d’alim
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Operating Instructions Built - In Refrigerators Set Temperature Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh Controls 5 IS NORMAL 5 IS NORMAL 5 5 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST food and freezer compartments. (appearance FRESH FOOD FREEZER may vary) They have settings from 1 through 9, and are located at the top of the fresh food compartment. The freezer control also has an OFF setting. 9 is the coldest setting, 1 is the warmest. WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE REFR
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Operating Instructions Built - In Refrigerators The energy saver switch is located on the Over an extended period of time, Energy saver temperature control panel. moisture that forms on the refrigerator switch surface may cause deterioration of the To reduce the amount of electricity paint finish. It will be important to protect required to operate your refrigerator, the finish by using appliance polish wax as push switch to ENERGY SAVER setting. described in the Care and Cleaning This turns off
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Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Built - In Refrigerators A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to • going away on vacation, at which time Automatic 12 hours to begin making ice. you should also turn off the valve in the icemaker water supply line to your refrigerator. The icemaker will produce eight cubes (on some per cycle—approximately 100 cubes in a • turning the freezer control to the OFF models) 24-hour period, depending on freezer position. compartment temperature, room If ice i
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Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models) Built - In Refrigerators Select CUBES, CRUSHED ICE (on some To use the models) or WATER. dispenser Press the rim of the glass gently against the dispenser pad. The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the Spill Shelf dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove
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Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models) Built - In Refrigerators • Add ice before filling the glass with a • Some crushed ice may be dispensed Important beverage. This will prevent splashing, even though you selected CUBES. This facts about which could cause the ice selector switch happens occasionally when a few cubes your ice to stick or bind. accidentally get directed to the crusher. & water • Do not add ice from trays or bags to • After crushed ice is dispensed, some dispenser the storage bi
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Storage Drawers Built - In Refrigerators Excess water that may accumulate in the Storage bottom of the drawers should be emptied drawers and the drawers wiped dry. Fruit and The storage drawers at the bottom of the When replacing the drawers, always push fresh food compartment are designed to them all the way in. vegetable provide high humidity levels required by Storage time will depend upon the type of drawers most vegetables and lower humidity levels food and its condition when placed in th
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Storage Drawers Built - In Refrigerators Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food Drawer compartment will stop before coming all removal the way out of the refrigerator, to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. To remove a drawer, pull the drawer out. Lift the front of the drawer up and out of the wire holder. Lift the back of the drawer up and out. To remove the drawers when the refrigerator door cannot be opened fully, the shelf above the drawers must be removed. Push the shelf back
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Shelves Built - In Refrigerators Tempered glass shelves in the fresh food To replace shelves: How to compartment and steel wire shelves in Select desired shelf height. With shelf rearrange the freezer compartment are adjustable, front raised slightly, engage top lugs in your shelves enabling you to make efficient shelf tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front arrangements to fit your family’s food of shelf until it locks into position. storage needs. To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at fro
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Shelves Built - In Refrigerators This shelf has only one position on Deep door the door. shelf To remove: Lift the shelf up and slide it towards you. This swing-down shelf provides extra shelf Quick shelf space when needed. When you want to use it, pull the shelf forward as far as it goes, then lower it. Be careful not to force it down before it is pulled out all the way. To raise it back into position, pull the shelf forward, push it up and slide it back fully until it stops. Wire slide-out f
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Care and Cleaning Built - In Refrigerators The water and ice The door handles and trim can be cleaned Press here to Cleaning remove grille dispenser spill shelf with a cloth dampened with a solution of outside should be wiped dry mild liquid dishwashing detergent and immediately to prevent water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax spotting. The grille is on the door handles or trim. easily removed by The stainless steel panels and door handles pressing on the back right corner. Water (on some
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Care and Cleaning Built - In Refrigerators To clean the condenser fins: Cleaning the Decorative panel First turn off the power at the circuit condensor breaker or fuse box. Wait about 30 minutes fins for the condenser area to cool. Then remove the decorative panel by lifting up and toward you. Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint on the condenser fins. Use a vacuum Condenser fins hose to remove soil. Plug After cleaning: Reconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker. Replace the
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Care and Cleaning Built - In Refrigerators There are upper and lower light bulbs in Light bulb the fresh food compartment. replacement in To replace a bulb: the fresh food 1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or compartment fuse box. 2. Remove the light shield from the top fresh food light by pushing the front end up and pulling it toward you to release it from the rear retaining lip. (It may bend slightly.) To change the bottom refrigerator light, pull out the top drawer, look to the rear o
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Installation Built - In Refrigerators INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT…Please Read Carefully. Refrigerator Do not install refrigerator where Do install it on a floor strong enough to temperature will be below 60°F (16°C) support a fully loaded refrigerator. location because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. Clearances If the refrigerator is to be installed in a No other clearances at top, sides, or back corner, allow 2† between the hinges of the are required. refri
