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GE 162D9616P001 Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Icemaker ..................................... 7
Electronic Monitor......................................... 5, 6
Ice and Water Dispenser ............................. 8
Refreshment Center...................................... 4
Refrigerator Doors......................................... 3
Shelves................................................... 10, 11
Storage Drawers............................................ 9
Temperature Controls .................................. 3
Behind Refrigerator .................................... 13
Cleaning-Inside and Outside .............. 12
Drawer and Cover Removal.................. 13
Light Bulb Replacement............................ 13
Under Refrigerator...................................... 13
General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA
UseandCareGuide
Refrigerator-Freezer
........................ 2
...................... 22-25
Normal Operating Sounds .................... 22
Clearances .................................................... 14
Dimensions................................................... 14
for Built-In Style Models..........................15
Location......................................................... 14
Moving and Vacation................................. 14
Water Supply to Icemaker........................ 14
................................. 19-21
Earthing ......................................................... 19
Electrical Requirements ............................ 19
How to Install Features.............................. 20
Additional Features................................. 21
Mains Lead Replacement............................ 2
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
K-Line Large Side by Side
and Built-In Style
Part No. 162D9616P001
Pub No. 49-6888
CG
12-96

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Under Refrigerator........13 Additional Features......... 21 Mains Lead Replacement......2 Model and Serial Numbers ......2 K-Line Large Side by Side and Built-In Style General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA Part No. 162D9616P001 Pub No. 49-6888 12-96...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the refrigerator properly.

  • Page 3: Refrigerator Doors

    OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Set the Temperature Controls (appearance may vary) Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Refrigerator At first, set both the fresh food control and the freezer control to “5.” control Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later.

  • Page 4: Refreshment Center

    REFRESHMENT CENTER (on some models) Refreshment Center Compartment The Refreshment Center Compartment stores frequently used items. Cold air entering from the freezer compartment keeps the temperature When open, the Refreshment in the Refreshment Center Center door provides a Compartment at proper food- convenient work surface.

  • Page 5: Electronic Monitor

    ELECTRONIC MONITOR (on some models) Flashing diagnostic codes. Check your frozen food. Has any of it started to thaw? A package may be holding the freezer compartment door open. Don’t open the door more often than absolutely necessary while this code is displayed. Touching the pad after the freezer compartment temperature has returned to normal will erase the code.
  • Page 6 ELECTRONIC MONITOR (continued) How to Set the Door Alarm Why the Warm Temperature Light Glows You don’t have to set the visual alarm. At first, it’s probably because your newly installed As long as either door is open, this pad flashes. refrigerator hasn’t completely cooled down yet.

  • Page 7: Automatic Icemaker

    AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER A newly-installed refrigerator may take up to 24 hours to begin making ice. How The Icemaker Works Your icemaker will produce 8 cubes per cycle—approximately To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes occasionally. 120 cubes in a 24-hour period—depending on freezer compartment When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up close to the icemaker temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other and push the feeler arm to the...

  • Page 8: Ice And Water Dispenser

    ICE AND WATER DISPENSER To Dispense Ice and Water • Select: • Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press the rim against the center of the pad. water (on some models), • After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from the chute. The spill shelf is not self-draining.

  • Page 9: Storage Drawers

    STORAGE DRAWERS (on some models) Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawer. Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially sealed by gaskets. Always push the drawer all the way in.

  • Page 10: Shelves

    SHELVES Quick Space Shelf Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models) This shelf splits in half The slide-out shelf allows you to reach and slides under itself for items stored behind others. The special storage of tall items on the edges are designed to help prevent shelf below.

  • Page 11: Loading The Freezer Compartment

    Loading the Freezer Compartment Load so that at least 15 mm (5/8″) of space remains clear between • Do not store commercially quick-frozen food longer than the time stacks of packages and 15 mm (5/8″) to 25 mm (1″) of space between recommended by the food manufacturers.

  • Page 12: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning—Outside Refreshment Center Compartment door—outside. It’s important The long door handles and trim (on models with trim kit) can be that you use only window cleaner without ammonia or a damp cloth cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid to clean the glass and trim.

  • Page 13: Behind Refrigerator

    Under Refrigerator Behind Refrigerator For most efficient operation, Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. you need to keep the area under the All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned refrigerator clean. Remove the base coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

  • Page 14: Preparation

    PREPARATION Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move For extended vacations or absences, shut off the power to the Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food, and clean refrigerator, move the control to the “ ” position, and clean the and dry the interior.

  • Page 15: Dimensions And Specifications

    Leveling Rollers Door Alignment The rollers have two purposes: After leveling, make sure that the doors are even at the top. 1. The rollers can be adjusted so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not rock back and forth. Make sure doors 2.

  • Page 16: Trim Kits And Decorator Panels

    TRIM KITS AND DECORATOR PANELS (for Built-In Style models) Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order pre-cut black or white decorator panels from your dealer, or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.
  • Page 17 Inserting the Door Panels 1. Loosen the Top Trim on the freezer and fresh food doors. Cut-out • Using a T-20 Torx driver, loosen the two screws attaching the Top Top Trim Screws Trim about 6 mm (1/4″). 2. Insert the panels. Cut-out Top freezer panel and fresh food panel •...
  • Page 18 INSTALLING AND REMOVING PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED DECORATOR PANELS In order to remove the decorator panels and replace with new panels Top Trim Screws you need to remove the handles. A T-20 Torx driver is needed. Removing the Handles: 1. Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the Top Trim. 2.

  • Page 19: Installation

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT…Please read carefully Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual WARNING: HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN. electrical outlet— Please refer to the rating plate on the refrigerator WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD REFRIGERATOR OR for the correct voltage and frequency.

  • Page 20: How To Install Features

    HOW TO INSTALL FEATURES NOT ALL FEATURES ARE ON ALL MODELS. ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS (REFER TO THE CONTENTS LIST ON THE BOX.) Hook bins into holes in the ladder support at desired locations. CAUTION: Do not place a door bin where door shelf fronts should be.

  • Page 21: Additional Features

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES (Available on some models) NOT ALL FEATURES ARE ON ALL MODELS. REFRESHMENT CENTER, INSIDE COVER (REFER TO THE CONTENTS LIST ON THE BOX.) Install deepest shelf front here. Install an adjustable bin here. ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS QUICK-SERVE DISHES UNDER SHELF Slide dishes in the dish rack.

  • Page 22: Problem Solver

    QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERATOR • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. DOES NOT OPERATE • Temperature control in “ ” position. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. •...
  • Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE VIBRATION OR • If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and RATTLING front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to Leveling Rollers in the Preparation section. •...
  • Page 24 PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CUBE DISPENSER • No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, DOES NOT WORK remove cubes. (on dispenser models) • No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. •...
  • Page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERATOR • Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered. HAS ODOR • Check for spoiled food. • Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. • Defrost water system needs cleaning. • Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months. NO PANEL TOUCH •...
  • Page 26 NOTES...

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