GE 1825 manuale d’uso

GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 R efr igerators Top-mount no-frost Part No. 162D3948P007 Pub. No. 49-60012 12-98 CG Models 18–25 Owner’ s Manual[...]

Congratulations! Y ou Are Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values[...]

GE & Y ou, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your refrigerator properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your refrigerator. Read this Manual Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our product[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ 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 shelv[...]

5 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 [...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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 properl[...]

7 The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground ter[...]

8 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the controls on the refrigerator . The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C . If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the [...]

Fresh Food Control The fresh food control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator. Moving the fresh food control to OFF stops cooling in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Freezer Control The freezer control moves a damper to change the amount of cold air that moves from the freezer[...]

About the controls on the refrigerator . 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. Use the i[...]

About the refrigerator shelves and dishes. 11 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable. Lift up and out 2 T ilt up 1 Insert top hook 1 Lower to lock in place 2 T o Remove T o Replace Not all fe[...]

12 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the refrigerator bins. Not all features are on all models. Quick Store Bin To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is closed and latched before closing the refrigerator door. This bin can be placed on the fresh food or [...]

About the storage drawers. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and V egetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. 13 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the co[...]

About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. 14 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Snuggers Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the front to move the snugger back an[...]

T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information T wo-Position Freezer Shelf For models without an icemaker, the shelf can be placed in either position. For models with an icemaker, the shelf must be placed in the lower position. 15 Condiment Caddy The condiment caddy keeps frequently used [...]

16 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the additional features. Extra Freezer Shelf Baking Soda Holder Bins on the Doors Can Dispenser Not all features are on all models.[...]

17 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 a 24-hour period, d[...]

18 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the ice and water dispenser . On some models Rotate Drive Mechanism Ice Storage Bin T o remove: Lift the front of the bin and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and rear. T o replace: Slide it back on the ice bin [...]

19 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Water Filter Accessor y The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your dealer. Specify WR97X0214. It has complete installation instructions and installs on 1/4 ″ O.D. copper water line. ■ Add ice before filling [...]

20 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . Cleaning the Outside The dispenser well , beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water left in the well may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until t[...]

21 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Cleaning the Inside T o 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 sponge or cloth when c[...]

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . 22 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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. Pul[...]

T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 23 Preparing to install the refrigerator . Read these instructions completely and carefully . W ater Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A water suppl[...]

24 Preparing to install the refrigerator . Read these instructions completely and carefully . Rollers (on some models) The rollers have 3 purposes: Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway. [Raise the front about 3/4 ″ (19 mm) from the floor.] Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does [...]

T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 25 Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Before Y ou Begin This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer . Follow these instructions carefully to minimize th[...]

26 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully . T o determine how much copper tubing you need: Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 fee[...]

27 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. Install the Shutoff V alve Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is be[...]

Installing the water line. 28 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Route the Copper T ubing and Connect It to the Shutoff V alve Route the copper tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through [...]

29 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Connect the T ubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator , be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or par[...]

30 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Reversing the door swing/Removing the doors. Important Notes NOTE: Doors on dispenser models do not reverse. However , if you need to remove the doors on a dispenser model, first disconnect the water line to the dispenser . See the Removin[...]

T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 Before Removing the Doors Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor . T o do so could damage the door stop. 2 1 Remove the[...]

Removing the doors. 32 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models Tape the door shut with masking tape. There is a water line that runs from the dispenser to the hinge area and to the water [...]

T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 33 Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the bottom socket. Pull out the water[...]

Reversing the hardware. 34 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service T ransfer T op Hinge to the Left Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time. T r[...]

35 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Reversing the door handles. T ransfer Fresh Food Door Handle ■ Remove the handle plug using a putty knife under the edge. Remove the screw underneath. ■ Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door. ■ Move the larg[...]

Rehanging the doors. 36 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Rehang the Fresh Food Door Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place. Straighten the door and line it up with the center hinge bracket. Reinstall the hinge pin with a 3/8 ″ socket. Turn it until it extends through the hinge bracket[...]

Reversing the doors. 37 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Rehang the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models One person will need to hold the door as the other person routes the water line through the conduit. The conduit goes down into the fresh food door hinge. Insert the water li[...]

38 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Normal operating sounds. Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. Icemaker (on some models). Occasionally you will hear ic[...]

39 T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 ?[...]

40 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Fresh food or freezer Temperature control • See About the controls. compartment too warm not set cold enough. Warm weather or • Set the temperature frequent door openin[...]

T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs • Empty and wash bin. odor/taste cleaning. Discard old cubes. Food transmitting odor/ • Wrap foods well. taste to ice cubes. Interior of refrigerator • See Care an[...]

Before you call for service… 42 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Hot air from bottom Normal air flow cooling • Your floor covering of refrigerator motor. In the supplier should be refrigeration process, consulted if you object to it is[...]

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Consumer W arranty For customers in Canada 46 ■ 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, and alteration or the remova[...]

Refrigerator W arranty (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for pr oducts purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warra[...]

Printed in the United States Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3. GE Answer C[...]