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GE GTS12BBPLCC manual

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    ge. com Models 11 and 12 Owner ’s Manual and Installation Instructions R efr igerat ors T op-Fr eezer 197D7839P001 49-60538 09-07 JR Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2 , 3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    IMP ORT ANT SAFE T Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! Use this appliance only for its int ended purpose as described in this Owner ’s Manual. S AFE T Y PRECA UTIONS When using electrical appliances , basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ ■ This refrigerator must be properly install[...]

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    3 Consumer S uppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ge. com W ARNING! HOW T O C ONNEC T ELEC TRICIT Y 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 applian[...]

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    About the contr ol on the refrigerator . Control S ettings 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 f[...]

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    Consumer S uppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 Ice Trays 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 ic[...]

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    Consumer S uppor t T roubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 6 Car e and cleaning of the refrigerator . Behind the Refr[...]

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    Preparing for Vacation 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 Mov e Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawe[...]

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    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 t o raise the refrigerator , counterclockwise t o lower it . If [...]

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    9 Installation Instructions RE VERSING 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 surface with the outside up. NOTE: On some models, when removing the door , watch for washer(s) between the center hinge and the bottom of t[...]

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    TRANSFER T OP HINGE TO THE LEF T Using a putty knife with the edge covered with masking tape, remove the plug buttons. Be car eful of the paint finish. Reinstall the plug button on the right side by inser ting 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 hol[...]

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    TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR ST OP TO THE LEF T Remove the door stop from the bottom of the right side of the door . Transfer the plug buttons from the bottom left side to the right side, if applicable. Install the door stop on the left side. NOTE: The door stop appearance may vary by model. Always face the flange toward the front of the door . 6 Front[...]

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    A T T ACH FREEZER DOOR HANDLE T O THE RIGHT Carefully remove the button on the top of the door by prying under the edge with a putty knife and transfer to the opposite side. For models with handles: Carefully remove the button on the front of the door by prying under the edge with a putty knife and transfer to the opposite side. For models with fil[...]

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    INST ALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEF T 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 c[...]

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    14 Consumer S uppor t T roubleshooting Tips 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 doo[...]

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

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    16 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator has odor F oods 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. cle[...]

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    General Electric Company Warranty Registration Depar tment P .O . Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE •[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail Today! 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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    This warranty is extended t o the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the US A . If the product is located in an area where ser vice by a GE Authorized S er vicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE S er vice loc[...]

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    Printed in China Consumer S uppor t . GE Appliances W ebsite ge. com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download O wner ’s Manuals, order par ts or even schedule ser vice on-line. S chedule S er vice ge. [...]