GE Monogram Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Free-Standing Refrigerators manual

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    Own e r ’ s Man ual Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Free-Standing Refrigerators[...]

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    Consumer Information Stainless Steel 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 M[...]

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

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS w 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 properly installed in accordance with the Installa[...]

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    5 LIRE ET CONSER VER CES INSTRUCTIONS w 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 [...]

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    6 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) pr ong 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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    CONSER VEZ CES DIRECTIVES 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[...]

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    8 Operating Instructions Stainless Steel Refrigerator T emperatur e controls The temperature contr ols are pr eset in the factor y at 37°F for the fresh food compar tment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the pr eset recommended settings. The temperature contr ols can display both the SET temp[...]

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    9 T urboCool ™ Stainless Steel Refrigerator How it works T urboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in order to more quickly cool foods. Use T urboCool when adding a large amount of food to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can a[...]

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    10 CustomCool ™ Stainless Steel Refrigerator How it works 1 Empty the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw tray in the pan with the metal plate facing down to chill and store items, or with the metal plate facing up to thaw items. Place the items on the tray and close the pan completely . 2 Select the ExpressThaw ™ , ExpressChill ™ or SelectT emp ™ pa[...]

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    11 CustomCool ™ rack and tray NOTE: Results may var y depending on packaging, star ting temperature and other food traits. T o clean the Chill/Thaw tray , disassemble the metal tray from the plastic stand by lightly pushing in on the handles of the plastic stand and removing the metal tray . Both the metal tray and the plastic stand are dishwashe[...]

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    12 W ater Filter Stainless Steel Refrigerator W ater filter car tridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the fresh food compartment. When to Replace the Filter There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser . This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replac[...]

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    13 Shelves and Bins Stainless Steel Refrigerator Fresh food compar tment door bins and freezer door tilt-out bins Large Bins The larger fresh food compartment door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable. T o remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up, then lift up and out. T o replace or relocate: Engage the back side of the bin in t[...]

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    14 Shelves and Bins Stainless Steel Refrigerator QuickSpace ™ shelf This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below . This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves. On some models, this shelf can not be used in the lowest position. Freezer baskets T o remo[...]

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    15 Additional Features Stainless Steel Refrigerator Removable beverage rack Refrigerator doors The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones you are used to. The special door opening/closing feature makes sure the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. When opening and closing the door you will notice a stop position. If the doo[...]

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    16 Crispers and Pans Stainless Steel Refrigerator Fruit and vegetable crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry . The bottom drawer has a cover that slides back as the drawer is opened. This allows full access to the drawer . As the drawer is closed, the cover will slide for ward into its original po[...]

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    17 Automatic Icemaker Stainless Steel Refrigerator Automatic icemaker 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. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is ma[...]

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    18 Ice and W ater Dispenser Stainless Steel Refrigerator Using the dispenser Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE or W A TER . Press the glass gently against the top of the dispenser cradle. The spill shelf is not self-draining. T o reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly . If no water is dispensed when the refrigerato[...]

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    19 Impor tant facts about your dispenser • Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage drawer . It may not crush or dispense well. • Avoid over filling glass with ice and use of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon. ?[...]

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    20 Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Refrigerator Cleaning the outside The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille, should be wiped dry . W ater left in this area may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to rinse away . The dispenser cradle. Before clea[...]

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    21 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 sur faces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in dama[...]

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    22 Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit. 1 Unplug the refrigerator . 2 The bulbs are located at the top of the compartment, inside the light shield. On some models, a screw at the front of the light shield will have to be removed. 3 T o remove the light shield, press in on the tabs on the sides of the shield and sl[...]

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    • Y ou may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. • Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. • The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take u[...]

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    24 The Problem Solver Stainless Steel Refrigerator Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REFRIGERA TOR • Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for DOES NOT OPERA TE about 30 minutes. • Either or both controls set to OFF . Set to a temperature setting. • If interior light is not on, refrigerator [...]

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    25 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FREQUENT • Icemaker power switch is in the l (on) position, but the water supply “BUZZING” SOUND to the refrigerator has not been connected. Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keeping it in the l (on) position will damage the water valve. ICE CUBES HA VE • Old cubes ne[...]

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    26 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE NO W A TER OR ICE • W ater supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Call a plumber . CUBE PRODUCTION • Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug. • The dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds. CUBED ICE W AS • The last setting was CRUSHED ICE[...]

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    27 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD ISN’T • Packaging insulating food. Increase time or re-package in plastic. THA WING/CHILLING • The wrong weight is selected. Select a larger weight. • Item with high fat content. Select a larger weight. • Not using Chill/Thaw tray . Place items on tray and allow space in b[...]

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    28 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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    For Purchases Made In Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the consummation of this sale. This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years. BUYER: SELLER: Name Name Address Address City State Zip City State Zip Signature Date Signature Date 29 State of California Department of Health[...]

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    30 Notes Stainless Steel Refrigerator[...]

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    31 Consumer Ser vices Stainless Steel 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 An[...]

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    W arranty Stainless Steel 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 ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of c[...]