GE 10 Series Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Defrost Water Pan . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Ice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . .7

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Reversing the Door Swing . . .9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .13, 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ________________________

Serial # ________________________

Find these numbers on a label on

the back of the refrigerator.

. . . .11, 12

162D3949P004

Owner's Manual

Model 10

49-60165

08-01 JR

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for GE 10 Series

Page 1: Table Of Contents
GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ..2, 3 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions Model 10 Care and Cleaning ..6, 7 Controls ....4 Defrost Water Pan .
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and and located in accordance with the Installation making repairs.
Page 3: How To Connect Electricity
GEAppliances.com WARNING! 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. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with This provides the best performance and also a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which...
Page 4 About the controls. Fresh Food Temperature Control The fresh food compartment temperature If the refrigerator is unplugged or turned off, control can be set at OFF , MIN , MED or MAX . you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or It can also be set any place in between MIN plugging it back in.
Page 5 About the shelves. GEAppliances.com Fresh Food Shelves Freezer Compartment Shelf Shelves can be moved to different levels The shelf may be removed for storage of to suit your varying food storage needs. large items. Pull up on the front of the shelf and lift it out.
Page 6: Care And Cleaning
Dry and polish with a clean, Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner is soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator available from GE Appliance Service and with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet Parts Centers. towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint.
Page 7: Light Bulb Replacement
GEAppliances.com Light Bulb Replacement The light bulb is located at the top of the fresh food compartment just behind the temperature control. To replace the bulb: Unplug the refrigerator. Unscrew the bulb and replace with a same-size, same-type bulb. Plug the refrigerator back in. CAUTION: Setting the fresh food control to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.
Page 8 Preparing to install the refrigerator. Location Do not install the refrigerator where The refrigerator must be installed on a the temperature will be below 60°F. floor strong enough to support it when At these temperatures the refrigerator fully loaded. will operate, but it will not cool foods properly.
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING These instructions are for changing the hinges from ONCE YOU BEGIN the right side to the left side. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint and If you ever want to change the hinges back to the losing parts.
Page 10 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) The numbered steps below correspond to the 13. Flip the middle hinge 180° . Insert the hinge pin numbers in the illustration on the previous page. into the hinge hole on the top of the fresh food door, making sure the spacer(s) and thick washer 1.
Page 11: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Temperature control set to OFF . •...
Page 12: Before You Call For Service
Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well. odor/taste to ice cubes. •See Care and cleaning. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refrigerator has odor •Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator.
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Page 14: Model Number
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Page 15 Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and original purchase in-home service to replace the defective part.
Page 16: Consumer Support
Contact Us GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park...