GE 18 Instructions Safety, Installation, Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips, Preparing to Move

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Behind the Refrigerator

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.

Preparing for Vacation

Instructions Operating

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 l) of water. Leave the doors open.

If an icemaker is installed, move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

Installation

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille,

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

shelves and drawers by taping them

position during moving.

securely in place to prevent damage.

 

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

Replacing the Light Bulbs

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.

In the refrigerator compartment, remove the lens cover by gently applying pressure to the back corners of the lens cover and pulling the cover free from the control housing. Unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb

of the same or lower wattage.

There is also a light in the refrigerator control panel. To replace it, simply unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

In the freezer compartment, simply unscrew and replace the bulb after ensuring the refrigerator is unplugged.

Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

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GE 18 Instructions Safety, Installation, Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips, Care and cleaning of the refrigerator