GE 49-60188-1 manual

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    162D9639P005 49-60188-1 02-02 JR GEAppliances.com Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________________ Serial # __________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator on the side wall. Refrigerators 2 Cubic Foot Models 3 Cubic Foot Models 4 Cubic Foot Models Owner’ s Manual & Installation Instr[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. W ARNING! ■ This refrigerator must be properly [...]

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    GEAppliances.com 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions USE OF EXTENSION 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 cord, it is absolutely necessar y that[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 W ARNING! USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS 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 , where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2-pron[...]

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    About the control on the refrigerator . GEAppliances.com 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Control Settings The temperature control maintains the temperature in the refrigerator . Setting the control at COOL is the warmest setting. Setting the control at COLDEST is the col[...]

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    6 Shelves T o remove a shelf, lift up the back slightly and pull forward. Some models have multi-position shelves that can be moved to different levels. Ice T ray Compartment This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at most) of some commercially- frozen foods when in contact with the evaporator (co[...]

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    7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Cleaning the Outside Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth [...]

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    8 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Preparing for V acation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator . Move the control to the OFF position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quar[...]

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    9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Preparing to install the refrigerator . Read these instructions completely and carefully . T urn counterclockwise to raise, clockwise to lower . Refrigerator Location ■ Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below [...]

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    10 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Leveling legs Bottom hinge Plug button Spacer Hinge cover Plug buttons or screws Hinge Preparing to install the refrigerator . Door Reversal 3 Cubic Foot Models 1. Remove the small plug button on the left side of the door top cap. 2. Remo[...]

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    11 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Door Reversal (on some models) 4 Cubic Foot Models 1. Remove the two screws at the back of the top cover . 2. Remove the top cover by lifting the back up about 2 ″ and then sliding it forward. 3. Remove the small plug button on the left[...]

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    12 T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Control in OFF position. • Move the control to a operate temperature setting. Refrigerator is • Push the plug completely unplugged. into the outlet. The fuse is blown/cir[...]

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    13 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator too warm T emperature control • See About the control . not set cold enough. W arm weather or • Set the temperature frequent door openings. control one step colder . Se[...]

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    14 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Notes.[...]

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    Refrigerator W arranty . (For customers in the United States) 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 allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or cons[...]

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    Printed in China Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T ry the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster ser vice, you can now download Owner’ s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule ser vice on-line. Y ou [...]