GE Top-mount No-Frost Refrigerators User Manual

GE Top-mount No-Frost Refrigerators

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

 WARNING!
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 located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when your hands are damp. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
  NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.

Operating Instructions

About the temperature control dial.

Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer.

Control Settings

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus OFF. 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial to 5.
After using the refrigerator, adjust the dial if necessary.
Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial, and you can turn the dial to the setting that’s best suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.

About the fresh food compartment shelves.

Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.

Half-Width Shelves

One end of the shelf rests on a molded side-wall support; a bracket on the other end hooks into a track on the rear cabinet wall.

• To remove, lift the shelf at the front, then lift off the support and out of the track.
• To replace, select the desired shelf height. With the shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket’s top lug into the track, then lower the shelf onto the support.

NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left-hand slot.

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf, or two steel wire stationary shelves. These shelves can be moved to another place in the fresh food compartment.

The full-width sliding shelf has stop-locks. When placed correctly on the shelf supports, the shelf will stop before coming completely out of the refrigerator and will not tilt when you place food on it or remove food from it.

To remove the full-width shelves, lift the rear of the shelf and pull forward.

To remove a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully, lift the rear of the shelf, pull forward and down, tilt the shelf, and take it out.

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.

Ice-Tray Shelf

To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right to free the pins from the holes in the cabinet wall.

Step Shelf

To remove the step shelf:

1. Lift the left side of the shelf slightly.
2. Move the shelf to the left to free its right ends from the holes in the cabinet wall.
3. Lower right side of the shelf, move the shelf to the right, and take it out.

To replace the step shelf:

1. With the shelf tilted as shown, fit the left ends of the shelf into the holes in the cabinet wall.
2. Lift the left side of the shelf slightly, swing the shelf up, fit the right ends of the shelf into the holes in the cabinet wall, and lower the shelf into place.

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied, and the drawers should be wiped dry.

Snacks Drawer

The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful location for your family’s needs.

About the storage drawer and cover removal.

Not all features are on all models.

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling the drawers past the stop location.

Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover

To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull it forward, tilt it, and take it out.

Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

To remove:

1. Remove the drawers.
2. Reach in, push the front of the lass cover up, and at the same time, pull it forward as far as it will come.
   Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause it to break.
3. Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before you take out the drawer frame.)
   Lift the frame off the supports at each side and back, pull it forward, tilt it, and take it out.

To replace:

1. Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each side and back.
2. Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place.
3. Replace the drawers.

About the automatic icemaker.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—approximately 100 cubes in 24 hours, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, and other use conditions. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, keep the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position.

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear. Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm. It is normal for several cubes to be joined together. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your refrigerator did not already come equipped with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cost.

Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator

Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim (on some models). 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 kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishcloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights, or controls.

Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface between the doors.

Use warm water and a baking soda solution— about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 l) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

Under the Refrigerator

For the most efficient operation, keep the area under the refrigerator clean. Turn the temperature control dial to OFF. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.

Behind the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or the refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models).

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool, and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the OFF position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 l) of water. Leave the doors open.

Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grilles, shelves, etc., and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first, and you may not need to call for service.

CONSUMER WARRANTY

(for customers in Canada)

Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This warranty applies only to single-family domestic use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Camco and is connected to an adequate and proper utility service.

Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use, alteration, or defacing of the serial plate cancels all obligations of this warranty. Service during this warranty must be performed by an Authorized Camco Service Agent.

Neither Camco nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from any failure of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must present the original bill of sale. Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only.

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
• Damage to finish after delivery.
• Improper installation—proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Replacement of light bulbs.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods, or acts of God.
• Loss of food due to spoilage.
• Proper use and care of the product as listed in the owner’s manual, and proper setting of controls.
• WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

IMPORTANT

Keep this warranty and your bill of sale as proof of original purchase and purchase date.

Camco Service is available coast to coast. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
Suite 310
1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 9M3

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