GE Monogram 48 Built-In Refrigerators manual

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Consumer Information Built - In Refrigerators 2 Introduction Your new Monogram refrigerator 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 Monogra[...]

3 If you received a damaged refrigerator Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator. Save time & money Before you request service, check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. If you need service To obtain service, see the Consumer [...]

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CFC DISPOSAL Old refrigeration products have cooling systems that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone. If you are throwing away an old refrigeration product, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release th[...]

w DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie sont toujours d’actualité. Les appareils de réfrigération abandonés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même si on n’attend que “quelque jours” pour s’en débarasser. Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les directives ci-dessous af[...]

6 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 equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility [...]

7 RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre. 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 mura[...]

8 Operating Instructions Built - In Refrigerators Set Temperature Controls (appearance may vary) Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. They have settings from 1 through 9, and are located at the top of the fresh food compartment. The freezer control also has an OFF setti[...]

Operating Instructions Built - In Refrigerators 9 Energy saver switch The energy saver switch is located on the temperature control panel. To reduce the amount of electricity required to operate your refrigerator, push switch to ENERGY SAVER setting. This turns off the heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture from forming on the outside o[...]

Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Built - In Refrigerators A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. If yo[...]

Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models) Built - In Refrigerators 11 To use the dispenser Select CUBES, CRUSHED ICE (on some models) or WATER. Press the rim of the glass gently against the dispenser pad. The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly. If no water is dispensed w[...]

12 Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models) Built - In Refrigerators Important facts about your ice & water dispenser • Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage. This will prevent splashing, which could cause the ice selector switch to stick or bind. • Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not crush or dispe[...]

13 Storage Drawers Built - In Refrigerators High humidity setting This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as: As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods with strong odors be stored wrapped—foods such as: Storage drawers Excess water that may [...]

14 Storage Drawers Built - In Refrigerators Drawer removal Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator, to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. To remove a drawer, pull the drawer out. Lift the front of the drawer up and out of the wire holder. Lift the back of the drawe[...]

15 Shelves Built - In Refrigerators How to rearrange your shelves Tempered glass shelves in the fresh food compartment and steel wire shelves in the freezer compartment are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs. To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tr[...]

Shelves Built - In Refrigerators 16 Deep door shelf This shelf has only one position on the door. To remove: Lift the shelf up and slide it towards you. Quick shelf This swing-down shelf provides extra shelf space when needed. When you want to use it, pull the shelf forward as far as it goes, then lower it. Be careful not to force it down before it[...]

Care and Cleaning Built - In Refrigerators 17 Cleaning outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. The grille is easily removed by pressing on the back right corner. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also use a paste of non[...]

Care and Cleaning Built - In Refrigerators 18 Preparing for vacation For extended vacations or absences, remove food and shut off power to the refrigerator at the fuse box or circuit breaker. Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of 1 tablespoon of soda to 1 quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box of soda in the refri[...]

To replace a bulb: 1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. 2. Remove the freezer light shield by pulling the front edge down and free and then pull it toward you. 3. Replace with the same size bulb, reinstall the shield, and turn the power on. To replace the freezer shield, set the back edge on the rear tabs and then push up in the fr[...]

Installation Built - In Refrigerators Leveling This model has 4-point leveling. All 4 corners are supported by leveling legs. The front wheels are non-adjustable; they are only used for positioning the unit. • To level the back of the unit, turn hex nut located above the front wheels. • To level the front of the unit, use a 1 1 ⁄ 4 ″ open e[...]

The Problem Solver Built - In Refrigerators Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Refrigerator does • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about not operate 30 minutes. • Freezer control is in the OFF position. • If the interior light is not on, the refrigerator may not be plugged in at the wall outlet.[...]

22 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Doors not • Refrigerator not level. Adjust leveling legs or call the closing installer. When cabinet is level, doors will close gently properly and securely. Frost or ice • Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open. crystals on • Too frequent or too long door openin[...]

The Problem Solver Built - In Refrigerators 23 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Ice clumps form • If you don’t use the ice very often, ice clumps may form in the storage bin in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser. Remove the storage bin from the freezer and break up ice clumps with your hands. Throw away any clu[...]

Consumer Services Built-In Refrigerator With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we will 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 Center®[...]

General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Important Mail T oday 25[...]

Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of kno[...]

27 Warranty for customers in Canada Built - In Refrigerators YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion m[...]

YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY For two years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that f[...]