GE Model 21 Consumer, Behind the Refrigerator, Preparing for Vacation, Preparing to Move

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Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Behind the Refrigerator

Instructions Safety

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 surfaces.

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 damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line.

Preparing for Vacation

Instructions Operating

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the freezer 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 l) of water. Leave the doors open.

Move the icemaker feeler arm (for icemaker equipped models) to the STOP (up) position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (for icemaker equipped models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Installation

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

and drawers by taping them securely

position during moving.

in place to prevent damage.

 

Support Troubleshooting Tips

1/4″ Hex Head Screws

Back of Freezer

Front of Freezer

Freezer Light

Light Bulb Replacement

Light bulbs are located at the top of the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

To replace a light bulb, unplug the refrigerator’s power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Freezer Light

To remove light cover, remove the 1/4″ hex head screws at the back of the cover. Slide the cover back and remove. After replacing with the same size bulb, reinstall the light cover and plug in the refrigerator.

Refrigerator Light

To remove the light cover, remove the 1/4″ hex head screws at the back of the cover. Slide the cover back and remove.

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall light cover and plug in the refrigerator.

Consumer

1/4″ Hex Head Screws

Refrigerator Light

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Contents 197D3358P001 49-60154A1058014 07-01 JR Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #Safety Precautions CFC Disposal Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerGEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Installation Consumer SupportRefrigerator Control About the controls on the refrigeratorFreezer Control About the refrigerator shelves and bins Safety InstructionsTips Installation InstructionsFruit and Vegetable Drawers Adjustable Humidity DrawersAbout the storage drawers Snacks DrawerIce Service Compartment About the ice serviceIcemaker Accessory Kit Cleaning the Outside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorInstallation Instructions Cleaning the InsideBehind the Refrigerator Light Bulb ReplacementConsumer Preparing for VacationBase Grille Preparing to install the refrigeratorTips Consumer Support RollersReversing the door swing When reversing the door swingRemoving the doors Stabilizing BrakeBefore Removing the Doors Remove the Refrigerator DoorReversing the Refrigerator Handle Transfer Top Hinge to the LeftTransferring the Door Stops Rehanging the Refrigerator Door Aligning the DoorsTo remove the baskets Removal of freezer drawerTo Remove the Freezer Drawer To remove the drawer front from the slidesSafety Instructions Operating To Replace the Freezer DrawerBefore you call for service… Normal operating soundsSafety Customer Warranty GE Will Replace InstallationInstructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support What GE Will Not Cover
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