GE Single Door Refrigerator/Freezer manual

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    Owner’ s Manual Built-In 36 ″ Single Door Refrigerators and 36 ″ Single Door Freezers[...]

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    Consumer Information Refrigerator/Freezer 2 Introduction Y our new Monogram refrigerator/freezer 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 M[...]

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    3 Write down the model & serial numbers Y ou’ll see them on a label inside the refrigerator/freezer under the storage drawers. 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 these numbers in any c[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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/freezer must be pr operly installed in accordance with the In[...]

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    5 LIRE ET CONSER VER CES INSTRUCTIONS A VERTISSEMENT : Lorsque vous utilisez le réfrigérateur/ congélateur , obser vez toujours certaines précautions de base, notamment : • N’utilisez l’appareil que pour son usage prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel de l’utilisateur . • Installez le réfrigérateur/congélateur confor mémen[...]

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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 Operating Instructions Refrigerator/Freezer Set the temperature control WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE REFRIGERA TOR/FREEZER ON, SET THE CONTROL A T 5. 9 is the coldest setting, 1 is the warmest. For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the control one number at a time. IMPORT ANT: When first setting the control, or adjusting it, allow 24 hours for the[...]

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    9 Automatic Icemaker (freezer models) Refrigerator/Freezer Automatic icemaker (freezer models) A newly-installed freezer may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on the freezer temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and [...]

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    10 Storage Drawers Refrigerator/Freezer Refrigerator— 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. T o remove a snack pan, pull the pan out and lift the front of the pan up until it snaps out of the wire holder . T o replace a snack pan, pl[...]

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    11 Shelves Refrigerator/Freezer Adjustable shelves T empered glass shelves in the refrigerator and wire shelves in the freezer 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/freezer . T o replace sh[...]

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    12 Shelves Refrigerator/Freezer Door shelves Some door shelves are adjustable and can be moved up and down to meet your storage needs. The deeper door shelves must be placed at the bottom of the door . T o remove: Lift the shelf up and slide it towards you.[...]

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    13 Care and Cleaning Refrigerator/Freezer Cleaning outside 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. [...]

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    Care and Cleaning Refrigerator/Freezer 14 Preparing for vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator/freezer . Move the control to OFF , 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. For shorter vacations, remove[...]

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    15 Preparation Refrigerator/Freezer Leveling These products have a 4-point leveling system. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by wheels. • Adjust rear wheels beneath the product to just barely touch the 2x4 block. • T urn the 7/16 ″ hex nut located above the front wheels. T urn to raise or lower . • For front le[...]

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    The Problem Solver Refrigerator/Freezer 16 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERA TOR/ • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about FREEZER DOES NOT 30 minutes. OPERA TE • T emperature control in the OFF position. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in at wall[...]

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    17 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FROST OR ICE • Door left open or package holding door open. CRYST ALS ON • T oo frequent or too long door openings. FROZEN FOOD (Frost within package is nor mal.) SLOW ICE CUBE • Door may have been left open. FREEZING • T urn temperature control to a colder setting. ICE CUBES HA [...]

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    Notes Refrigerator/Freezer 18[...]

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    19 Consumer Ser vices Refrigerator/Freezer 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- free! GE Answer Center ® In the USA: 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Cent[...]

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    W arranty Refrigerator/Freezer 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 of charg[...]