Continental Refrigerator 20 manual

GEAppliances.com R efr igerators Bottom Freezer 3828JL8012A 197D4618P002 49-60282 05-03 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4 Operating Instr uctions Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .12 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6 Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .1[...]

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[...]

3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERA TOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old[...]

4 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (for other models, see next page) GEAppliances.com The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hour[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with numbered settings. Initially , set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment[...]

About the water filter . (on some models) GEAppliances.com 7 Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. When to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if you notice your ice cubes becoming smaller . Installing the Filter[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 8 Rearranging the Shelves T o remove: Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. T o replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on the track. Lower [...]

Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door T o remove: Lift the shelf straight up, then pull out. T o replace: Engage the shelf in the molded supports on the door and push down. It will lock in place. Adjustable Bins on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. T o remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out. T o replac[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and V egetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry . Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some model[...]

Freezer Shelves and Baskets Depending on your model, your freezer may feature: A deep full-width basket A shallow full-width basket A half-width basket A full-width wire shelf A shelf above the ice storage bin Basket/Shelf Removal T o remove the deep full-width baskets on freezer door models, the shallow full-width basket and the full-width wire sh[...]

About the automatic icemaker . 12 Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. See below for how to access ice and reach the power switch . If t[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . GEAppliances.com 13 Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water . Dr y with a soft cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles and trim. Keep the outside [...]

14 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator . Move the freezer control to the 0 (off) position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter)[...]

Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Unplug the refrigerator . The bulbs are located at the top of the refrigerator compartment behind the controls. T o remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the back. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the front of the s[...]

Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 20 and 22 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Vi s it our Website at: GE Appl i ances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visi t our Website at: geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT — Save these instructions for local inspecto[...]

17 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE REFRIGERA TOR REFRIGERA TOR LOCA TION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perf[...]

18 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE REFRIGERA TOR (cont.) CONNECTING THE REFRIGERA TOR TO THE HOUSE W A TER LINE (cont.) If you are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply . If you are using the GE SmartConnect ™ tubing, the nuts are already asse[...]

A TT ACH REFRIGERA TOR DOOR HANDLE Look for an arrow label on the front of the handle. If the door mounting screws are located on the left side of the door , hold the handle so the arrow points to the right (arrow is at the top of the handle). If the door mounting screws are located on the right side of the door , hold the handle so the arrow point[...]

Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE REFRIGERA TOR (cont.) A TT ACH FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Look for an arrow label on the front of the handle. Hold the handle so that the arrow is pointing to the left. Align keyhole slots on the right and left sides of the back of the handle with the screws mounted on the front of the door/drawer . Press the hand[...]

Installation Instructions 21 SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to the recommended setting. 8 ST ART THE ICEMAKER (icemaker models) Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on) position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below . It will then begin operation automatically . It will [...]

22 Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRA WER (on some models) REMOVE THE BASKET Open the freezer drawer until it stops. The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer . Lift the basket up at the back. Lift the front up and lift the entire basket up and out of the drawer . 1 A B C REMOVE THE LEVELING LEGS (if needed) If, [...]

23 Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRA WER (on some models) A TT ACH AND SECURE THE DRA WER FRONT TO THE SLIDES Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on each side of the cabinet. Locate the slots on the inside of the rail assemblies near the back. Insert the hooks at the back of the drawer railings into the slots on the ra[...]

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 24 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORT ANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratchin[...]

Installation Instructions REMOVE THE CENTER HINGE PIN On models with a freezer door , tape the door shut with masking tape. Using an adjustable wrench, remove the center hinge pin. 2 A B REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR (freezer door models) Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door off the bottom hinge pin. NOTE: There is a pla[...]

26 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET (freezer door models, cont.) Install the bottom hinge bracket on the left side of the cabinet. Remove the insert at the top left side of the base grille and install it on the right side. Replace the base grille by aligning the prongs on the back of the grill[...]

27 Installation Instructions INST ALL CENTER HINGE T ransfer the plug button and screws in the hinge holes on the left side to the right side. Install the center hinge on the left side. 7 A B INST ALL CENTER HINGE PIN Install the center hinge pin. NOTE: On models with a freezer door , be sure to put the washer between the top of the freezer door an[...]

Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) TRANSFER REFRIGERA TOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT In order to correctly install the handle on the right side, place a small piece of masking tape near the top of the handle before removing. Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (this may require some force). The keyhole[...]

29 Installation Instructions REHANG REFRIGERA TOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the refrigerator door . Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. Attach the hinge to the top of the cabinet loosely with the bolts. Make sure the gasket on the door is flush agai[...]

Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS) 30 Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE S m a rt Connect ™ Refrigerator T ubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your refrige[...]

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator T ubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutof[...]

Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE (CONT .) 32 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. T ighten the compression nut securely . For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator [...]

33 Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • W ait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.[...]

34 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Motor operates for Nor mal when refrigerator • W ait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down. on and off frequently . Often occurs when large • This is normal. (Modern refrigerators amounts of food are with more storag[...]

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CUSTOMER W ARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Y our refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long W arranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco’s Option Compressor Five (5) Y ears Five (5) Y ears Five (5) Y ears Sealed System (including Five (5) Y ears Five (5) Y ears[...]

38 Refrigerator W arranty . (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date [...]

39 Manufactured for: General Electric Company , Louisville, KY 40225 Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System GSWF 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 reduced to a concentration less [...]

40 State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: April 28, 2003 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements 1559 03 - GE GSWF GS WF Manufacturer: General Electric Consumer Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Se[...]

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