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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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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