GE Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators manual

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    Owner’ s Manual Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators[...]

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    2 Introduction Y our 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 a[...]

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    3 Write down the model & serial numbers Y ou’ll see them on a label inside the fresh food compartment under the storage drawers on the right side. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card included with this manual. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use th[...]

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    4 READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS w W ARNING: When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. • This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instr uctions before it is use[...]

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    5 LIRE ET CONSER VER CES INSTRUCTIONS w A VERTISSEMENT : Lorsque vous utilisez le réfrigérateur , observez toujours certaines précautions de base, notamment : • N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son usage prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel. • Installez le réfrigérateur confor mément aux directives d’installation avant [...]

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    6 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (gr ound) prong from the power cord. For personal safety , this appliance must be properly gr ounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibili[...]

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    7 RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la tr oisième broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la ter re. Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre) qui se branche dans une prise mu[...]

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    8 T emperatur e controls The temperature display shows the actual temperature of the freezer and fr esh food compartments. The actual temperature will vary from the set temperature based on factors such as frequency of door opening, amount of food, defrost cycling and room temperature. NOTE: Frequent door openings or door left open for periods of t[...]

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    T o Reset the Filter Status Light: Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds. Filter Bypass Plug: Y ou must use the filter bypass plug: a) if you have a household reverse osmosis water system and/or another form of home water filtration system b) if a replacement filter is not available. The icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter b[...]

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    10 Automatic icemaker A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour period. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker , set the power switch to O (of f) . When the refrigerator has been connec[...]

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    Sealed snack pans The sealed snack pans retain high humidity for the convenient storage of lunch meats and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks. Make sure the pans are closed completely to maintain the correct humidity level. Pan r emoval T o remove a pan, pull it out and lift the front up and out of the wire holder . Lift the back up and o[...]

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    12 Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compar tment T empered glass shelves in the fresh food compartment enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’ s food storage needs. T o remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator . T o replace shelves: Select desired shelf [...]

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    13 Cleaning outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water . Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can er[...]

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    14 Preparing for vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and shut off power to the refrigerator at the fuse box or circuit breaker . Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water . Leave the doors open. For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave con[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERA TOR • May be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operate for about DOES NOT OPERA TE 30 minutes. • T emperature control in the OFF position. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. • The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset the breake[...]

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    16 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE VIBRA TION OR • Refrigerator may not be properly installed. RA TTLING (Slight vibration is nor mal.) FRESH FOOD • T emperature controls not set cold enough. See T emperature Contr ols . OR FREEZER • W arm weather or frequent door openings. COMP ARTMENT • Door left open for long t[...]

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    17 Manufactured for: General Electric Company , Louisville, KY 40225 EP A EST . No. 070595-MN-001 Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System MWF Cartridge This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was redu[...]

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    18 State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: February 2, 2005 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements 1698 05 - MWF MWF Manufacturer: General Electric Company The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 o[...]

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    19 With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infor mation or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-fr ee! GE Answer Center ® In the USA: 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center ® information service is available t[...]

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    W arranty Bottom Freezer Refrigerator YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERA TOR WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Pr oof of original purchase date is needed to obtain ser vice under war ranty . WHA T IS COVERED From the Date of the Original Purchase LIMITED TWO-YEAR W ARRANTY For two years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free o[...]