GE 12 manuale d’uso

ge.com Models 11 and 12 Owner’ s Manual and Installation Instructions R efr igerators T op-Freezer 197D4617P004 49-60481 08-06 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ice Ser vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Storage Dr[...]

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 ge.com 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 be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is eq[...]

About the control on the refrigerator . Control Settings The temperature control maintains the temperature in both the fresh food and freezer compartments. Setting the control at COOL is the warmest setting. Setting the control at COLDEST is the coldest setting. Moving the control to the OFF position stops cooling in both areas— fresh food and fr[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 Ice T rays T o release ice cubes, turn the tray upside down, hold it over a container and twist both ends. For only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove as many cubes as you want. Wash ice[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 6 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . Behind the Refr[...]

Preparing for V acation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator . Move the control 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 liter) of water . Leave the doors open. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawe[...]

LEVELING LEGS Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor , and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway . T o adjust the leveling legs, turn the legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator , counterclockwise to lower it. If yo[...]

9 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the hinge cover screws (some models have lock washers with each screw), top hinge and shim. Set the door on a non-scratching sur face with the outside up. NOTE: When removing the door , watch for washer(s) between the center hinge and the bottom of the freezer door [...]

TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Using a putty knife with the edge covered with masking tape, remove the plug buttons. Be careful of the paint finish. Reinstall the plug button on the right side by inserting it into the holes vacated by the top hinge screws. Reassemble the top hinge and shim on the left side, turning the screws just enough to hold th[...]

TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT .) After removing the handle: Remove the plug buttons from the right edge of the door top and insert them into the handle screw holes on the left side. Remove the plug button from the left edge of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side. T ransfer the button on the door to the opp[...]

A TT ACH FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT For models without a handle, continue to Step 10. T ransfer the plug button on top of the door to the opposite side. T ransfer the button on the door front to the opposite side. Install the handle on the other side of the door . 9 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE FROM THE LEFT For models without a handle, continu[...]

INST ALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEFT Remove the three plug buttons on the left side and install them on the right. Install the center hinge designed for the left side that came with the refrigerator , with the screws, spacer and washer(s) (on some models) that you removed in Step 2. Remove the tape holding the door shut. C A UTION: When assembled corr[...]

14 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Y ou may hear a whooshing sound when the door[...]

15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • W ait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. operate Control in OFF position. • Move the control to a temperature setting. Refrigerator is [...]

16 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. to refrigerator . • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Defrost water pan needs • See Care and cleaning. clea[...]

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Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership[...]

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