GE Monogram Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators manual

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    Owner’ s Manual Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators[...]

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    Consumer Information Bottom Freezer Refrigerator 2 Introduction Y our 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 Mo[...]

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    3 Write down the model & serial numbers Y ou’ll see them on a label inside the fresh food compartment under the storage drawers on the right side. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card included with this manual. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use th[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING– When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. • This refrigerator must be pr operly installed in accordance with the Installati[...]

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    5 LIRE ET CONSER VER CES INSTRUCTIONS A VERTISSEMENT : Lorsque vous utilisez le réfrigérateur , observez toujours certaines précautions de base, notamment : • N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son usage prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel. • Installez le réfrigérateur confor mément aux directives d’installation avant de[...]

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    6 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (gr ound) prong from the power cord. For personal safety , this appliance must be properly gr ounded. 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 possibili[...]

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

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    8 Operating Instructions Bottom Freezer Refrigerator T emperatur e controls The temperature display shows the actual temperature of the freezer and fr esh food compartments. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the set temperature based on factors such as frequency of door opening, amount of food, defrost cycling and room temperature. T o [...]

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    T o Reset the Filter Status Light: Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds. Filter Bypass Plug: Y ou must use the filter bypass plug: a) if you have a household reverse osmosis water system b) if a replacement filter is not available. The icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug installed. Replacement Filters: T o order[...]

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    10 Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Automatic icemaker A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle–approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour period. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker , set the [...]

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    11 Storage Pans Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Sealed snack pans The sealed snack pans retain high humidity for the convenient storage of lunch meats and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks. Make sure the pans are closed completely to maintain the correct humidity level. Pan r emoval T o remove a pan, pull it out and lift the front up and out[...]

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    12 Shelves and Bins Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compar tment T empered glass shelves in the fresh food compartment enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’ s food storage needs. T o remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator[...]

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    13 Care and Cleaning Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Cleaning outside The door handles and trim. 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 mild liquid dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or we[...]

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    14 Preparing for vacation For long 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 one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water . Leave the doors open. For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave con[...]

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    The Problem Solver Bottom Freezer Refrigerator 15 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERA TOR • May be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operate for about DOES NOT OPERA TE 30 minutes. • T emperature control in the OFF position. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outl[...]

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    16 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FROST OR ICE • Door left open or package holding door open. CRYST ALS ON • Frequent or long door openings. FROZEN FOOD (Frost within package is nor mal.) SLOW ICE CUBE • Door may have been left open. FREEZING • T emperature of freezer compartment too warm. ICE CUBES HA VE • Old[...]

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    17 Performance Data Sheet GE SmartWater Filtration System GWF Cartridge Health Claim Performance Certified by NSF/ANSI* (100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage) Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Ef fects Parameter USEP A Influent Ef fluent % Reduction MCL Challenge Average Maximum Average Minimum Chlorine – 1.9 ppm 0.02 ppm 0.05 ppm 98.90% 97.[...]

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    18 State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: May 30, 2000 Date Revised: February 9, 2001 1434 00 - GE Smart Water Filtration Systems - GWF06 GW F 06 GE Smart Water Filtration Systems - GWF G W F Hotpoint Refrigerator Systems - HWF H W F General Electric Appliances Cysts (protozoan) Turb[...]

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    19 Consumer Ser vices Bottom Freezer Refrigerator With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infor mation or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-fr ee! GE Answer Center ® In the USA: 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answ[...]

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    W arranty Bottom Freezer Refrigerator YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERA TOR WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Pr oof of original purchase date is needed to obtain ser vice under war ranty . WHA T IS COVERED From the Date of the Original Purchase FULL TWO-YEAR W ARRANTY For two years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of c[...]