Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 162D9639P009 GE
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162D9639P009 49-60439 11-05 JR ge.com Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________________ Serial # __________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator on the side wall.
2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT W ARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge.com 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.
4 About the control on the refrigerator . Control Settings The temperature control maintains the temperature in the refrigerator . Setting the control at COOL is the warmest setting. Setting the control at COLDEST is the coldest setting. Set the control at COLD.
5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Shelves T o remove a shelf, lift up the back slightly and pull forward. Some models have multi-position shelves that can be moved to different levels.
6 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Cleaning the Outside Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Defrosting (on push button defrost models only) Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1/ 4 ″ thick. T o defrost: ■ Remove foods and ice trays from the refrigerator and ice tray compartment.
8 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . Preparing for V acation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator .
9 Preparing to install the refrigerator . ge.com Read these instructions completely and carefully . T urn counterclockwise to raise, clockwise to lower . Refrigerator Location ■ Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50°F (10°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
10 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Leveling legs Bottom hinge Plug button Spacer Hinge cover Plug buttons or screws Hinge Preparing to install the refrigerator . Door Reversal (on some models) 1.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions ge.com Door Reversal (on some models) 4 Cubic Foot Models 1. Remove the two screws at the back of the top cover . 2. Remove the top cover by lifting the back up about 2 ″ and then sliding it forward.
T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Control in OFF position. • Move the control to a operate temperature setting.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions ge.com 13 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator too warm T emperature control • See About the control . not set cold enough. W arm weather or • Set the temperature frequent door openings.
14 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation Instructions Notes..
Refrigerator W arranty . (For customers in the United States) This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA.
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