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Safety Instructions

......... 9 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .......... 6, 7

Control Settings .............. 4

Ice Selxice

................... 5

Storage

Drawer. .............. 4

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the ReDigeramr ............. 8

Reversing the Door Swing ... 9-13

Troubleshooting Tips

.... 14-16

Normal Operating Sounds .... 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 17, 18

_'arranty .................. 19

Models l l and 12

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model

Serial

You

can find them on a label

inside the refl'igerator on the

upper lett side wall.

197DZI617PO01 49-60228 1-02JR


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IMPORTANT"AFEWINFORMATiONo

READALLINSTRUCTIONSEFOREUSING

WARNING

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

SAFETYRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including the following:

This refrigerator must be properly install ed

and located in accordance with tile Installation

Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on tile shelves in tile reti_igeratm: They could

damage tile reti-igerator and seriously iqj ure

themselves.

Do not touch tile cold surfi_ces in tile fl'eezer

compartment, particularly when hands are

damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely

cold S/llS[;ices.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapms and liquids in tile vicinity (ff this or any

other appliance.

In refi_igeratm_ with atltoillatic icemake_,

avoid contact with tile moving parts of tile

ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element

that releases tile cubes. Do not place finge_s or

hands on tile autonlatic icemaking mechanism

while tile reti_igemtor is plugged in.

Keep finge_s out of tile "pinch point" areas;

clearances between tile (loo_s and between

tile doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careflfl closing doms when children are

in tile area.

Unplug tile refligerator befiwe cleaning and

making repai_.

NOTE. Westrongly recommendthat anyservicing be

performedbya quafified l#dividua/.

Tm'ning tile control to tile OFFposition does

not I'eI/lOVe power to ti le light ciI'c/lit.

Do not refl'eeze ti'ozen foods which have

thawed completely.

A

DANGER RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERISPOSALFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapnlent and suffocation are not problems

of ti le past.Jm_ked

or

abandoned refrigeratm_ are

still dangerous...e;'en if they will sit for "just a

fbw

days." If you are getting rid of vom" old refi_igerato_;

please follow tile instructions 1)elow to help prevent

accidents.

Before YouThrewAway YourOldRefrigerator

or Freezer:

Take off tile dome.

I,eaxe tile shelxes in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

_M1refrigeration products contain refi_igerants ,

which i//tlSt be removed prior to product disposal.

If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration

product, check with tile company handling tile

disposal about what to do.

USEOFEXTENSIONORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

However; if y ou must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in tile United

States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire gro/mding type appliance extension cord having a gro/mding

t}l)e plug and outlet and that tile electrical rating of tile cord be 15 amperes (minim urn) and 120 volts.


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WARNING

HOWTOCONNECTLECTRICITY

Donot, 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 (gromMing) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to

minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard

fi'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualNed electridan to make sure the outlet is

properly gmtmded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encotmtered, it is yore" personal responsibilit)' and

obligation to have it replaced with a propedy

grotmded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refligerator should al_z_ys be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage

rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best pe_l'imnance and also

prevents overloading house Mfing circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om overheated wires.

Never unplug yore" refrigerator

by

pulling on the

power cord.

Mways

grip plug firefly and pull

straight out ti'oln the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that

have become fl'ayed

or

otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that sho_vs cracks

or

abrasion damage

along its length or at either end.

\4]_en moving the refl_igerator away fl'om the

wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

USEOFADAPTERLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an adapter plug.

However; if you must use an adapte_; where local

codes pemfit, a

temporary connection

may be made

to a properly grotmded 2-prong wall outlet by use

of a UI

Aisted

adapter available at most local

hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned

Mth

the larger slot in the _;fll outlet to provide proper

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When (lisc(mnecting the power cord fl'om the

a(lapte_; 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 grotmd

temfinal is ve_' likely to break with repeated use.

If

the adapter ground temfinal break%

DONOT USE

the refi_igerator tmtil a proper grotmd has been

established.

Attach by theadapter groundterminal toa waft outlet cover

screw doesnot ground the apphanceunless thecoverscrew is

metal, and not ihsulated, and the waft outlet is grounded

throughthe housewinhg Youshouldhave theckcuit checked

by a quaddede/ectnclan tomake sure the outlet isproperly

grounded

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYNFORMATIONAREFULLY.

SAVETHESENSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlon the refrigerator,

OFF

The temperature control on your refrigerator regulates the

temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Initially set the control at COLD.

Adjust the control one increment at a time, and allow 12hours

after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the

temperature you set.

COLDEST

ControlSettings

The temperature control maintains the

temperature in both the fl'esh fi)od and fl'eezer

c()mpartments. Setting the control at

COOL

s the

wam_est setting. Setting the control at COLDEST

is the coldest setting. Moving the control to

the OFF position stops cooling in both areas--

fl'esh food and fl'eeze_but does not shut off

power to the refl_igeratot;

Afterchanginghecontrol,allow12hoursfortherefwerator

toreachthetemperatureouhaveseL

Controlsettings will varybasedonpersonal

preferences,usageandoperatingconditions,

andmayrequiremorethanoneadjustment

Aboutthestoragedrawer.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawer

This storage drawer provide space to store fl'uits,

vegetables and meats.

The drawer has a divider to separate meats and

vegetables. The divider can be removed if a single

large storage space is needed.

The drawer

Mll

stop heft)re coming all the way

out of the refllgerator to help prevent contents

fl'om spilling onto the flora: It can be removed

easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the

"stop" position.

To replace the drawer and the cover above it, the

door must be flflly opened.

In

some installations,

the reliigerator ma)' have to be moved away fl'om

the wall fi)r the door to be flflly opened.

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Ice Trays

To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside

down, hold it oxer a container and twist

both ends.

For onl} one or two ice cubes leave the tray

right-side up, twist both ends slightly and

i'eilloxe as ii/}lil_ c/ibes as veil _V}lilt,

Washicetraysin lukewarmwateronly--do notput

theminanautomaticdishwasher

Icemaker Accessory Kit (Model12only)

An icemaker accessory kit is available

from your dealer. Check the back oI the

refl'igerator fin" the specific icemaker kit

needed fin" w_ur model.

Water Supply Kits (Model

12

only)

Kits containing copper ml)ing, sh utofl \;five,

fittings and instructions needed to connect

the icemaker to your cold water line are

available at extra cost fl'om your dealer or

from Parts and Accessories. In the U.S.,

call 800.626.2002.


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Careand cleaningof the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Keep theoutside clean. Wipe with a clean

cloth lightly dmnpened

Mth

nfild liquid

dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Donot wipe therefwerator witha soiled dishcloth

or wet towel Thesemay leavea residuethat can

erode the paint Donot use scouringpads,

powderedc/eaners,bleach or cleanerscontaining

bleachbecausetheseproducts canscratchand

weakenthepaint finish.

Protect the paint finish The finish on the

outside _ff the refrigerator is a high quali_:,

baked-on paint finish, With proper care, it

will stay ne_qooking and rust flee for vem_.

Apply a coat of kitchen/ai)pliance wax

when the reti_igerator is new, and then

at least

twice

a veto;

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors leave an open box of

baking soda in the fl'esh food and fi'eezer

COIIII)_I I'tl//e nts.

Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning.K

this

is not practical, wring excess moisture out

of sponge or cloth when cleaning around

switches, lights or controls.

Use w:mn water and baking soda solution--

about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda

to a quart (l liter) of water: This both cleans

and neutralizes odot_. Pdnse and wipe dry.

Other parts of the reiiJgeratot_incltMing

door gaskets, fl'uit and vegetable (h'awe_,

and all plastic parts---can be cleaned the

SalIle wax,'.

Mter

cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin

layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets

at the hinge side. This helps kee I) the

gaskets fl'om sticking and bending out of

shape. Do not use cleansing powde_ or

other abrasive cleane_.

Defrost waterpan. The non-removable pan

is located under the compressor at the rear

_ff the refrigerator. It should be cleaned at

least once a yeax: Move the refrigerator

out from the wall as tin" as necessary, and

tml)lug the power cord from the wall outlet.

i,et the compressor cool before cleaning

the pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge

dampened in warn/water and baking soda

solution---_me tablespoon (15 ml)

cffbaking

soda to a quart (l liter) of water: Do not use

cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach

or cleaners containing chlorides.

Do not washangplastic refwerator parts in the

dishwasher

Behind the Refrigerator

Once a yem; move the retiJgerator out and

\:_ctmm the back coils. Be careflfl when

moving the refi_igerator away ti'om the wall.

MI

types of floor coverings can be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those

with embossed stmthces.

Pull the refl_igerator straight out and return

it to position by pushing it straight in.

Moving the reli_igerator in a side direction

may result in damage to the floor covering

or reflJgeratoi:

When pushing therefrigerator back,makesure you

don't rofl over thepower cord.


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Replacing the Light Bulb

Moving the control to OFFdoesnot removepower

to thehghtcircuit

The bulb is located behind the shield next

to the control.

0

Unplug the refl_igerator.

@ Remove the screw.

0 Push in near the top of the shield

and rotate down and out.

Replace the bulb with an appliance

bulb of the same or lower wattage

(40 X4_tt maximmn).

0 Insert the tabs at the bottom of the

light shield with the slots in the bulb

housing.

Rotate the shield up until the tabs at

the top of the shield pop into place

in the bulb housing.

0 Replace the screw.

Preparing

lot

Vacation

For ]o]_g vacatiom_s oi" abse]_ces, l"emove

fl_od amid m_pb_g d_e

re{_'igeratox:

Move

d_e co_]t_'o] to the OFF pos]tkm,

m_d

c]ea]_

d_e im]te_io_"wit]] a ba]Om_gsoda sob*t]o]_

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Installation

Instructions

Refrigerato

Models 11and 12

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these h)structions

completely

and

caxefully.

IMPORTANT - S.,e_he_e._,.c..._

for local inspector's use.

IMPORTANT - O,._e..e.,e..i._

codes

and or di nances.

Note to Installer

-

Be sure

to leave these

instructions with the ()msume_:

Note to

Consumer

- Keep these instructions tor

fllture reference.

Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical skills.

Completion time - Refi_igerator Installation

15 minums

Reve_ing the Door Swing

1 hour

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installe_;

Product tailure due to improper installation is not

covered under the _'arrantv.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will go bel_>w 55F (l 3 C) because it will not run often

enough to maintain proper mmpemmres.

Install

it on a floor strong enough to support it

fifllv loaded.

Do not install it closer than 5" (13 cm) next to a range.

CLEARANCES

Mlow the fi)llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation,

proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical

connections.

it

(

Sides 1 (9.:) cln)

Top4 (102cm)

Back 2" (5 cm) from the coiling on the back to the wall

To help with proper spacing and xenfilation, make sure

the metal spacer or twist-on rubber bumper (at the back

of some models) is in place.

LEVELING LEGS

Adjustable legs at the ffo]_t comers ot the refl'igerator

shol_]d be set so the rei}igerator is t?m_]y positiom_ed oN_

the floo_; amid the fi'o]_t is _aisedjmt em_ough that the

door doses easily whe]_ operated abol_t half\


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mnstaaiation mnstructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SW NG

IMPORTANT NOTES

_l_en reve_ing the door swing:

Read the instructions all the way through before

stmling.

Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using

them in the wrong places.

Provide a non-scratching work sm'ti_ce tot the doo_.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet

tmfil doo>swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are for changing the hinges ti'om the

right side to the left side---if you ever want to change the

hinges back to the right side, tollow these same

instructions and re\'eI_e all references to left and right.

Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.

Fanpty all door shelves.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

Remove die him_ge cover screws (some models have

lOCk _v}_she]'s V,:ith

each screw), top him_ge m_d shim.

Se[ [he door o]_ a m_o]_-scr_[chim_g sHr[i_ce wi[h [he

NOTE: \'_q_em_removim_g the doo_; watch

r

washer(s) betweel_ d_e cel_ter hh_ge amid the

bottom of the f_'eezer door that may stick to

the doo_: Do m_otlose.

A

CAUTION: D..o &,,d,op

u}

the flo{m To (lo so colokt damage the door su}p.

5/16" Socketdriver 3/8" Socketdriver

Phillipsscrewdriver

Maskingtape

Puttyknifeor

thin-bladescrewdriver

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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

(CONT.)

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

Tape the door shut with masking

tape.

Relnove the center hinge and shim by removing

the screws (some models have lock washe_ with

each screw). I]ft up the hinge to remove it.

NOTE: Some models have a washer between the

center hinge and the top of the fl'esh tood do(n:

Do not lose.

Remove the tape holding the door shut.

Lift the fl'esh fi>od door up and off the bottom

hinge,

Set the door outside-u I) on a non-scratching stm'i_ce.

Make sure the butter bin does not swing open.

NOTE:

When removing the doo_; watch for

washer(s) between the bottom hinge and the

bottom of the fl'esh tood door that may stick to

the do(n; Do not lose,

A CAUTION: t),, letdoorrop

to the floo_: To do so could damage the door stop.

[] TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO

THE LEFT

[ Ish]g a putty kniIe with the edge covered with

mas]dm_gtape, remoxe the p]llg blltto]/s. Be careiid

o_ the pai m/t ti m/is]/.

Reh/sta]] the phlg bllttoi/ oil the right side b/

h/serth/g it ira/to the holes vacated by the top hh/ge

SCI'e_ S.

Reassemble the top him/ge amid shim

(m

the ]eit side,

tm'm/i m/g the ....screws, 'l_st, enol_gh_ to hold the him/ge

ira/ [)]ace.

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[] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE

TO THE LEFT

To access the lmttom hinge, move the refl+igerator

so it is 30" fl'om a wall. Then carefillly

tip

the

refl+igerator back until it rests against the wall.

tt

CAUTION:

Be+.,e ,,,il+

on the back of the refl+igerator do not rest against

the wall. Doing so could damage the coils.

30"

Remove the screws (some models have washe_ with

each screw), leveling leg and bottom hinge fl'om the

right side. Remove the leveling leg fl'om the left side

ot the cabinet and install it in the right side.

Reassemble the bottom hinge on the left side.

NOTE: The leveling legs axe not hlterehm_geable,

[] TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT

For models without a handle, continue to Step &

To remove

the

haJldle: Rein Dye the p]ug buttom] by

careSd]y in3im_g m_der the edge

_rdt_] _)[*t_ _]_]fb.

Remove the exposed scre_ ho]dim_g the bare,die.

Remove the two screws hokIh_g the ham_dle to the

top of the doo]:

Plug

button

--_..._

Handle bottom

Handletop

11


HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.)

After removing the handle: P,em ore th e piing b l_m m s

h'om the ri gh t ed_oe __{ the (h+or t__p a m]d i m_ert them

im_to the bare,die screw holes om_ the left side.

Screwsf

handleholes

Remove the [>lug,button) f'rc+m the leltt ed_,e>of the

door m_d im_sert it im_tothe hole om_the opposite side.

Plug

button

I

T+_msfer the buttom+ o_+ the door to the opposite side+

Plug

h_stall the hm_dle o++the other side of the doo+:


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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

(CONT.)


STOP TO THE LEFT

Remove the door stop fl'om the botton]

o

the right

side of the door. Transfi_r the plug buttons fl'om the

bottom left side to the right side.

]nstnll the door stop on the left side.

[] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR

STOP TO THE LEFT

Rein(we the door stop fl'om the bottom

o

the right

side of the doo_; Transfer the plug buttons fl'om the

bottom left side to the right side.

lnstnll the door stop

on

the left side.

[] REMOVE FREEZER DOOR

HANDLE FROM THE LEFT

For modNs without a handle, continue to Step

8.

Remove tm]e m_amepmate ph_g bl_tUm bv carefidlv

pr}_m_g m_der the edge wit]] a pl_t F knifl _. Remove

the exposed scre_ ho]dim_g the h;md]e.

Nameplate

plug

Handle top

Remove t]]e two screws ho]dim_g t]]e ham]die to the

H)(

>tit n_/ of tin/e (;[1_(n" a m/(;[] em ore tin/e m/am/( ;I ra.

Handle bottom

[] ATTACH FREEZER DOOR

HANDLE TO THE RIGHT

For modemswithout a handme,continue to Step 10.

T_ms{br the [_]ug_ butto]_ o]_ to}_ o the door to the

Plug bi_

T_m_sfer the buttoN_ om_ the door f]xmt to the

Plug button -'-1

h_sta]] the ham_d]e om_ t]]e ot]]er side of the doo]:

a

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[] REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

Make sm'e the washer(s) are iu place ou the lmttom

hiuge piu. Place the fl'esh tood door ou the bottom

hiuge, close the door aud tape it iu place with

maskiug tape.

[] REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR

Place the fl'eezer door ou the ceuter hiuge over

the piu,

Raise the top hiuge by haud aud iusert the top

hiuge piu iuto the hole iu the doo_: Theu swiug

the door shut.

[] INSTALL CENTER HINGE

ON THE LEFT

Remove the three phog blottom_s o]_ the ]eft side m_d

im_sta]] them on the right.

Install the cem_ter hh_ge designed {br the ]eit side that

cm_e with the rei_Jgen_tox; with the screws, spacer

m_d washer(s) (on some models) that w_l_ removed

im_Step 2.

Remove the tape ho]dim_g the door shl_t.

CAUTION: l e..ssem ed

correct]}, the hh_ge

is

tight agaim_st the cabh_et.

ATFEN_I_ON: The screws must be property

tightened Tmm_ the scre_s m_ti] sm_g. Then tighten

the scre_s a


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Normal operatingsounds.

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators

have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM...

-- WHOOSH...

The new high efficiency compressor may mn faster

and longer than w)ur old refl'igerator and you may

hear a high-i_itched hum or pulsating sound while

it is operating.

_m may hear a whooshing sound when the (loo_s close.

This is due to pressure equalizing within the reti'igerato_:

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

You

may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sounds when the

refrigerator is first i)lugged in. This hal)pens as the

ref'rigerator

cools

to the correct tel l/ l)ei '_lt tl i'e.

The compressor may cause a clicking or chiq_ing

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

up to 5 minutes).

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils dm'ing

and after defl'ost can cause a cracking or i)oi)ping

SOtlnd.

On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking

cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into

the ice bucket.

WHIR./

You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds.

This hai_pens when the refrigerator is first plugged

in, when the doors are opened frequently or when

a large ainount of fl_od is added to the refl'igerator

or freezer compartments. The rims are helping to

maintain the correct temperatures.

WATERSOUNDS

6

The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water,

_&'ater dropping on the defl'ost heater can Catlse a

sizzling, poi)ping or buzzing sound during the

defrost cycle.

A water dripping noise may occm" dm'ing the defl'ost

cycle as ice melts ti'om the evaporator and flows into

the drain pan.

Closing the door mav cause a gurgling sound due to

pressure equalization.

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Beforeyoucall 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.


Possible Causes What To Do

Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30

minutes

hw (lefi'ost cycle to end.

operate Control ha OFFposition. Move tile coutrol to a tern aerature settiug

Refrigerator

is

unplugged.

*

Push the plug c_mq_letely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

*

Replace fi/se or reset the breaker.

breaker

is

tripped.

Vibration or rattling

Front leveling legs need

See Leveling Legs.

(slight vibration

adjusting.

is normal)

Motor operates for

Normal when refrigerator

*

Wait 24 hotu_ fin" the refi_ige_ltor to completely

long periods or cycles

is firs t

plugged

ha. c()()l d()wu.

on and off frequently.

Often occurs when large

*

This is uoHnal.

(Modern refrigerators

with more storage

mnomats of food are

space and a larger

placed ha refrigerator.

freezer require more

Door left open.

Check to see if package is holdiug

door

open.

operating time. They

start and stop often

Hot weather

or

frequent

This is uom_al.

tomaintain even door ope_fings.

temperatures.) Temperature control See About the control.

set at the coldest setting.

Freshfood or freezer Temperature

control not

See

About the control.

compartment too warm set cold enough.

Warm weather

or

frequent

Set the temperature control one step colder.

door

ope_mags.

See

About the control.

if )acka,,e is holding door open.oorleft open.

Check to see

l

Frost or ice crystals Door left open. Check to see if l)ackage, is hol(liug door open.

on frozen food

(from within package

Too frequent or too long

is normal)

door openings.

Food trmasmitthag odor/taste

Wrap

foods well.

odor/taMe

to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator See

Care and cleaning.

needs clemlhag.

if )ackaoe is hol(liug

door

open.

low ice cube freezing

Door left open.

Check to see l

Temperature control not

See

About the control

set cold enough.

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Beforeyoucall for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes What To Do

Refrigerator has odor Foods

u masmitthag

odor * Foods with strong t)(lt,_ should be tightly wrapped.

to refrigerator.

Keep an open box of baking soda in tile refi_igel'ator;

replace every three months.

Interior needs clemfing.

See

Care and cleaning.

Defrost water pan needs * See Care and cleaning.

cleaning.

Moisture forms on Not mmsual during periods Wipe st/YJilce di3,.

outside of refrigerator

of high hunaidity.

Moisture collects inside

(in humid weather, air

carries moisture into

refrigerator when doors

are opened)

Too frequent or too long

door ope_mags.

Interiorlightdoes No power at outlet.

not work

Light bulb burned out.

Replace fllse or reset the breakex:

See Replacing the light bulb.

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GE Service Protection Plus '_'

(;E, a imme recogifized wor]d_k]e for qua_ky a_]d depeildabi]k), offers )ou

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No Matter What Brand

Benefits Include:

o Backed by GE

o All brands covered

o Unlimited service calls

o A31 parts and labor costs included

o No

out-of-pocket

expenses

o No hidden deductibles

o One 800 uumber to

call

Wo Ti Corot Any Apptianco.

Anywhoro. Anytimo.

Y(a_ wi]] be completely satisfied wit]] ol_r service protectiom_ or }tin may re(p_est y(a_r mom_ey back

oH the

] el]_aim_im_

valise

of y(a_]" COm_tl'acL No (]10estiom_s asked. It's that sim[)]e.

Protect yollr refrige_toi; dis]_wash el; wash el" a_ d dryex; ra_lge, T\/, VCR

a_]

d m _lc]_ m ore--any brand

Ph_s there's _o extra c]]arge r emerge_cy service ai_d ]o_ moi_th]y fi_iai_ci_g is available. Eve]_ icemaker

coverage a_(] {k)od spoilage protectio]_ is oftere(L _m ca_ rest eas}, ki_ov,]_g that a]] yore" va]_ab]e

ho_seho]d producers

are

protected

aga]_st

expe_sive repairs.

for more

'\ 1 brmds cov_ r_(I, Iq) m 20 y_ars old, in dl_ c(mdn(mal U,S,

Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Compan_

Warranty Registration Department

P.O. Box 3215{)

Louisville,

KY 4{)232-215{)

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:

Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.

XA/eare proud to ha_e you as a customer

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Complete and mail

your

Consumer

Product Ownership

Registration today.

tlaw' tim peace ot

mind of knowing wc

C_lll

COlltact VOI/ ill

the tmlikely ev(nt of a

satbly modificalion.

Aiter mailing the

registration below,

store this docmnent

ill a sati' place. It

contains inlormation

you will need should

you require service.

Our selwice number is

800.GE.CARES

(8t)0.432.2737).

Read your Owner's

Malmal care ih llv .

It will help you

operat( your lie'* t`

appl iance proper ly.

Model Number Serial Number

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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, or register

online at www.GEAppliances.com.

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RefrigeratorWarranty.

Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service

Centers, or an authorized Customer Care technician.

Toschedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, vis us

at www.GEAppliances.com, or carl 800.GE.CARES.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warrant_

GEWill Replace:

Anypartof the reflJgerator which tifils due to a defect in materials or workananship.

Fromthe dateof the During this full one-yearwarranty,GE will also provide, freeofcharge,all labor

originalpurchase and in-home service to replace the detective part,

Fromthe dateOfthe

origina purcfiase

Any part ofthe sealed refrigerating system (the compressoi; con(lensei; evaporator

and all connecting tubing) which fifils due to a (lefb('t in mateYials or worktnanshii).

During this additional four-year warranty, GE will also provide, free ofcharge, all labor

and

in-home service to replace the (lefecti\'e part,

i ii iii; i i i _iii iDii iliiilii i iiii iiiiiii

Service

trips to your home to teach you how to use the

product.

hnproper h_staJlation.

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.

iiiilii eplacement

of

house fuses

or

resetting

of circuit

breakers.

iiiili

amage to

the

product caused by accident,

fire,

floods

or acts of God.

iiiilincidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects

with this

applimlce.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home

use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not aflow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Toknow what your

legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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ConsumerSupport.

gEAppliancesWebsite

www.GEApplianc

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances X.Vebsite 24 hom_ a day,

any day of the year'. For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals,

order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service ondine. You C[lll [llso "Ask Oily Wean/of EN)erts .....

your questions, and so much more...

ScheduleService


Expert (;E repair se_Mce is onlx one step away fl'om xour doo_: Get on-line and schedule

your

service at

_our conxenience 24 hotu_ any (la_ of the year Or call 800.GE.(:ARES (800.432.2737) during nom_al

business hou_.

RealLifeDesignStudio www.GEApplianc

GE SUl_ports the Uni\'e_al Design concel)t--products, services and environments that can be used by

people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design fin" a wide range of physical and

mental abilities and impaimmnts. For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen

design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com

Purchase a (;E extended warrant_ and learn about special discounts that are axailable while your warranty

is still in effect.

You

can purchase it on-line an) time, or call 800.626.2224 dtwing nom_al business horus.

GE Consumer Home Serxices will still be there after your warran_ expires.

PartsandAccessories www.GEApplianc

Indi\'iduals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their

homes (VISA, Master(:ard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hom_ e\:ei'v day or

by phone at 800.626.2002 ducing nom_al business horus.

Instructions contained in this manual coverprocedures tobeperformed byany user. Other servicinggenerally

shouldbe referred to qualified service personnel. Cautionmust be exercised, since improper servicing may cause

unsafe operation.

ContactUs www.GEApplianc

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive tl"om GE, contact us on our _.Vebsite with all the details

including your phone numbe_; or wcite to: General Manage_; Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

I,ouisville, KY 40225

RegisterYourAppliance www.GEApplianc

Register your new applimlce

on-line--at

your convenience Tilnel) product registration will allow

for

enhanced communication and prompt service tln(lei" the terms of _Otli" WalTantv should the need arise.

You

may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the I)ackin_*_matecial.

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