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GE gtr10 manual

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    ge.com Models GTR10 GTR12 Owner’ s Manual and Installation Instructions R efr igerators T op-Freezer 49-60569 07-08 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation Instr u[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ ■ This refrigerator must be properly installed and loc[...]

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    3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ge.com W ARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, 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 eq[...]

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    About the control on the refrigerator . Control Settings The temperature control maintains the temperature in both the fresh food and freezer compartments. Setting the control at MIN is the warmest setting. Setting the control at MAX is the coldest setting. After changing the control, allow 12 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 Ice T rays T o release ice cubes, turn the tray upside down, hold it over a container and twist both ends. For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove as many cubes as you want. Wash ice[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 6 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . Behind the Refr[...]

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    Preparing for V acation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator . Move the control to the MIN position, and 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. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawe[...]

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    LEVELING LEGS Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor , and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway . T o adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator , counterclockwise to lower it. If yo[...]

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    9 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the hinge cover screws (some models have lock washers with each screw), top hinge and shim. Set the door on a non-scratching sur face with the outside up. NOTE: When removing the door , watch for washer(s) between the center hinge and the bottom of the freezer door [...]

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    TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Using a putty knife with the edge covered with masking tape, remove the plug buttons. Be careful of the paint finish. Reinstall the plug button on the right side by inserting it into the holes vacated by the top hinge screws. Reassemble the top hinge and shim on the left side, turning the screws just enough to hold th[...]

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    Installation Instructions TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TO THE LEFT T o access the bottom hinge, move the refrigerator so it is 30 ″ from a wall. Then carefully tip the refrigerator back until it rests against the wall. C A UTION: Be sure that the coils on the back of the refrigerator do not rest against the wall. Doing so could damage the coils. Remove [...]

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    Installation Instructions 12 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Place the freezer door on the center hinge over the pin. Raise the top hinge by hand and insert the top hinge pin into the hole in the door . Then swing the door shut. 8 ALIGN THE DOORS Align the freezer door with the fresh food door so that the gap between the doors is even. Tighten the top hing[...]

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    Normal operating sounds. ge.com HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Y ou may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator . Newer refr[...]

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    14 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • W ait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. operate Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker . breaker is tripped. Vibration or rattling Front leveling l[...]

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    ge.com 15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. to refrigerator . • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three[...]

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

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    General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability together with Assurant Solutions, offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances.* Benefits Include: • Prom[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership[...]

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    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location fo[...]

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    Printed in China Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service ge.com Expe[...]