GE 49-60423-2 Manuel utilisateur

Marque: GE

Modèle: 49-60423-2

Taper: Manuel utilisateur

Owner’s

Manual

Bottom-Freezer

Built-In Refrigerators

49-60423-2

06-09 JR

monogram.com

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Introduction
Your new Monogram refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements 
or assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram
refrigerator’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The Monogram refrigerator was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen
cabinetry. Decorative door insert panels allow it to match your kitchen cabinets or blend with your
kitchen decor.
Since the Monogram refrigerator is a built-in product, custom panels are required on the front of the
Monogram refrigerator. Consult your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker for your customized look.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your refrigerator properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: monogram.com
Contents
Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Performance Data Sheet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Product Registration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
State of California 
Water Treatment Device Certificate  . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning—Outside and Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Master Light Switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vacation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sabbath Mode Product Kit, ZSAB1  . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Storage Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Temperature Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Water Filter Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Before 
using 
your
refrigerator
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to 
help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need 
more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer
service numbers included in the back section 
of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: monogram.com
Consumer Information
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Write

down the

model &

serial

numbers

You’ll see them on a label inside the fresh food

compartment under the storage drawers on the

right side.

Before sending in this card, please write these

numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or

service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you

received a

damaged

refrigerator

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that

sold you the refrigerator.

Save time

& money

Before you request service, check the Problem

Solver in the back of this manual.

It lists causes of minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself.

If you need

service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services

page in the back of this manual.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy

with the service you receive, here are steps to

follow for further help.

For customers in the USA:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

For customers in Canada:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

details—including your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Mabe Canada Inc.

1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Consumer Information

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

wWARNING:When using

this appliance, always exercise basic safety

precautions, including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

• This refrigerator must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves.

• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may adhere to these extremely cold

surfaces.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating element

located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not

place fingers or hands on the automatic

icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator

is plugged in.

• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas:

clearances between the doors and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careful closing doors when children are

in the area.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning

and making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a qualified

individual.

• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,

set the Master Light switch in the OFF position

to turn off the lights in order to avoid contact

with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light

bulb may break when being replaced.)

NOTE: Setting the refrigerator temperature

controls to OFF does not remove power to the

light circuit.

• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

wDANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not

problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they

will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting

rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the

instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old

Refrigerator or Freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

REFRIGERANTS

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,

which under federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid of

an old refrigeration product, check with the

company handling the disposal about what

to do.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

wAVERTISSEMENT :Lorsque

vous utilisez le réfrigérateur, observez toujours

certaines précautions de base, notamment :

• N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son usage

prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel.

• Installez le réfrigérateur conformément aux

directives d’installation avant de l’utiliser.

• Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s’asseoir,

se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes

du réfrigérateur. Ils pourraient endommager

le réfrigérateur et se blesser gravement.

• Une fois le réfrigérateur en marche, ne

touchez pas les surfaces froides du

congélateur, surtout si vous avez les mains

humides ou mouillées : la peau risque

d’adhérer à ces surfaces très froides.

• N’entreposez et n’utilisez pas d’essence ou

autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables à

proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre

appareil électroménager.

• Pour les réfrigérateurs dotés d’une machine

à glaçons automatique, évitez le contact avec

les pièces mobiles du mécanisme éjecteur,

ou avec l’élément chauffant situé à la partie

inférieure de la machine à glaçons. Ne posez

pas les doigts ou les mains sur le mécanisme

de la machine à glaçons pendant que

le réfrigérateur est branché.

• Éloignez les doigts des parties du

réfrigérateur où l’on peut facilement se

pincer : les espaces entre les portes et entre

les portes et les placards sont toujours étroits.

Soyez prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes

de l’appareil en présence des enfants.

• Débranchez votre réfrigérateur avant

de le nettoyer et de le réparer.

REMARQUE : Nous vous recommandons

vivement de confier toute réparation à

un technicien qualifié.

• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grillée,

mettez le commutateur de lumière principale

en position OFF (arrêt) pour éteindre la lumière

afin d’éviter tout contact avec un fil sous

tension. (Une ampoule grillée peut se briser

pendant l’opération).

REMARQUE : Lorsque vous placez les

commandes de température du réfrigérateur

sur OFF (arrêt), l’alimentation électrique

de l’ampoule n’est pas coupée.

• Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments

surgelés qui ont complètement dégelé.

wDANGER : RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS

Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie

sont toujours d’actualité. Les appareils de

réfrigération abandonés sont toujours aussi

dangereux, même si on n’attend que “quelque

jours” pour s’en débarasser. Si vous ne gardez

pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les

directives ci-dessous afin de prévenir les

accidents.

Avant de vous débarrasser de votre vieux

appareil de réfrigération :

• Démontez les portes.

• Laissez les clayettes en place afin d’empêcher

les enfants de grimper à l’intérieur.

RÉFRIGÉRANTS

Tous les appareils de réfrigération contiennent

des réfrigérants qui, conformément aux lois

fédérales, doivent être enlevés avant toute

élimination de l’appareil. Si vous vous

débarrassez de vieux appareils de réfrigération,

vérifiez, auprès de la société qui s’occupe de leur

élimination, ce que vous devez faire.

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ

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 a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet

to minimize the possibility of electric shock

hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by

a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet

is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Use of a GFI (Ground Fault Interruptor) is not

recommended for the refrigerator outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet which has a

voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT

THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on

the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords

that have become frayed or otherwise

damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks

or abrasion damage along its length or at

either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the

wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

Refer to the Installation Instructions for

particular electrical system specifications

for this refrigerator.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE

Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième

broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon

d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet

appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.

Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est

muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre)

qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire

à 3 alvéoles (mise à la terre) pour réduire au

minimum les risques du chocs électriques.

Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit

par un électricien qualifié pour vous assurer que

la prise est correctement mise à la terre.

Si la prise murale est du type standard à

2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer

par une prise à 3 alvéoles correctement mise

à la terre.

L’utilisation d’un interrupteur de défaut à la

terre (GFI—Ground Fault Interruptor) n’est pas

recommandé pour la prise de courant du

réfrigérateur.

Le réfrigérateur doit toujours être branché

dans sa propre prise de courant, dont la tension

nominale est identique à celle indiquée sur

la plaque signalétique.

Cette précaution est recommandée pour

garantir un rendement optimum et éviter

une surcharge des circuits électriques de la

résidence, ce qui pourrait créer un risque

d’incendie par surschauffe des fils.

N’UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE D’ADAPTATION

POUR RACCORDER LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR DANS

UNE PRISE MURALE À 2 ALVÉOLES.

N’UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS PROLONGATEURS

AVEC CET APPAREIL.

Ne débranchez jamais l’appareil en tirant le

cordon d’alimentation. Saisissez fermement

la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer

de la prise.

Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout

cordon effiloché ou endommagé. N’utilisez

pas un cordon fendillé ou présentant des signes

d’usure.

Lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil du mur, faites

attention de ne pas la faire rouler sur le cordon

d’alimentation afin de ne pas l’endommager.

Voyez les Instructions d’Installation pour

les spécifications particuliers du système

d’éléctrique de cet appareil.

CONSERVEZ CES

DIRECTIVES

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ

Temperature

controls

The temperature display shows the actual

temperature of the freezer and fresh food

compartments. The actual temperature will

vary from the set temperature based on factors

such as frequency of door opening, amount of

food, defrost cycling and room temperature.

NOTE: Frequent door openings or door left open

for periods of time may increase the internal

temperature of the freezer and fresh food

compartments temporarily.

To turn off the cooling system in both the

freezer and fresh food compartments, press

either + pad until both displays show OFF.

To turn the cooling system on, press either

– pad. The preset temperatures of 0°F and 37°F

will appear in the display.

To check the current temperature setting for

the fresh food or freezer compartment, press

the + or – pad once. After 5 seconds, the display

will return to the actual temperature.

To change the temperature settings, press

the + or – pads to desired temperature set point

for fresh food and freezer separately. Allow

24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the

temperature you have set.

Temperature Ranges

Low High

Fresh Food

Freezer

NOTE: Setting the controls to OFF stops cooling,

but does not shut off electrical power to the

refrigerator.

Changing

display

temperatures

from °F to °C

To change the temperature display between

Fahrenheit and Celsius, press the Temp

Display °C/°F.

Door

alarm

To turn the Door Alarm feature on, press

the pad once. The ACTIVE light will come on.

To turn it off, press the pad again.

When the DOOR ALARM

is active, the alarm will flash

and beep if you keep the

door open for more than

2 minutes.

Preset Settings

Allow 24 hours to reach these preset temperatures.

34°F

1°C

–6°F

–21°C

45°F

7°C

+6°F

–14°C

Operating Instructions

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

To Reset the Filter Status Light:

Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds.

Filter Bypass Plug:

You must

use the filter bypass plug:

a) if you have a household reverse osmosis water

system and/or another form of home water

filtration system

b) if a replacement filter is not available.

The bypass plug and the mini-manual are located

in the top machine compartment.

The icemaker will not operate without the filter

or filter bypass plug installed.

Replacement filters:

To order additional filter cartridges

in the United States, visit our Website

at GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts

and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

MWF

Suggested Retail $38.95–47.95

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow

pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center.

Water filter

cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located behind the

grille panel at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up

the panel to access the cartridge.

When to Replace the Filter:

The filter cartridge is designed

to filter 300 gallons of water

(lasting approximately 12 months).

It should be replaced when the status

light turns red or if you notice the

ice cubes getting hollow or small.

Installing the Filter Cartridge:

1 Raise the grille panel at the top of the

refrigerator.

2 Remove the old cartridge by slowly turning

it to the left. A small amount of water may drip

down. Do not pull down on the cartridge.

3 Fill the new cartridge with water from the

tap to allow for better flow immediately after

installation.

4 Line up the arrow on the cartridge with the

center of the holder. Do not push it up into

the holder.

5 Slowly turn it to the right until the cartridge stops.

It will rotate about 1/4 turn. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

Cartridge

Holder

Slowly turn it to

the right. Do not

overtighten.

Water Filter

Cartridge

Filter

Bypass

Plug

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

IMPORTANT NOTE: Remove the water filter to

immediately stop any water leak from the

Icemaker/Dispenser system. The water filter

cartridge holder (bracket) acts as a cut-off valve

when the filter is removed and will prevent

further leaking.

Call 1-800-444-1845 to schedule a service call

to repair the leak.

Automatic

icemaker

A newly-installed refrigerator may take

12–24 hours to begin making ice.

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per

cycle—approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour

period.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water

connection is made to the icemaker, set the power

switch to O (off).

When the refrigerator has been connected to

the water supply, set the power switch to

(on).

Throw away the first full bucket of ice to allow

the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of

the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the

icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will

become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

If ice cubes get stuck in the icemaker, set the power

switch to O (off) and remove the cubes. Set the

power switch to

(on) to restart the icemaker.

After the icemaker has been turned on again, there

will be a delay of about 45 minutes before the

icemaker resumes operations.

The ice bucket is conveniently located in the upper

freezer basket. Occasionally ice cubes may spill

out of the bucket. Should the ice cubes fall to the

bottom of the freezer, they are of no concern; they

will sublimate away harmlessly.

NOTE: In homes with low water pressure, you may

hear the icemaker water valve cycle on several

times when making one batch of ice.

Sabbath

Mode

Product Kit

(available at

extra cost)

The Sabbath Mode Product Kit was designed for

use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays. The

Sabbath Mode feature makes it possible for

observant Jews to refrigerate and freezer food

during the duration of the holiday.

The Sabbath Mode feature can be set to override

typical reactions to actions in your refrigerator.

While in the Sabbath Mode, your refrigerator will

still operate normally. However, the refrigerator

will not respond to your actions.

While in the Sabbath Mode, you may notice

the fan running when the door is opened;

however, this is not a result of your actions. The

fan will operate at random times. The defrost

heater will continue to defrost the refrigerator

and freezer and will be activated on a timer. The

defrost heater will not defrost as a result of door

openings or any consumer actions.

ON/OFF—To activate, raise the top grille

panel, set the Sabbath Mode switch to the

ON position. A green LED light will be visible

below the Sabbath Mode Kit switch. The green

light may not be visible with the top grille panel

closed. If you are not sure if the unit is in

Sabbath Mode, raise the grille panel and

see if the green light is on.

DISPLAYS, ALARMS and LIGHTS—The main

temperature control, door alarms and lights

will be disabled.

ICEMAKER—The icemaker will be disabled.

This Sabbath Mode Product Kit can be purchased

from your local appliance dealer. The ZSAB1 Kit

is designed for use with Monogram Built-In

Refrigerators: 36″, 42″ and 48″ Side-by-Side

models manufactured after February 2004 and

36″ Bottom-Freezer models manufactured after

April 2004. To locate your nearest dealer, visit

our web site monogram.com or call

1.800.626.2000. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.

Order Kit # ZSAB1.

NOTE: The Sabbath Mode Product Kit must be

installed by a qualified service technician.

Automatic Icemaker (on some models) and Sabbath Mode Product Kit

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Power Switch

Sealed snack

pans

The sealed snack pans retain high humidity

for the convenient storage of lunch meats and

cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

Make sure the pans are closed completely

to maintain the correct humidity level.

Pan

removal

To remove a pan, pull it out and lift the front

up and out of the wire holder. Lift the back

up and out.

To replace a pan, place the back of the pan in

the wire holder, making sure the indentations at

the back of the pan fit into the back of the wire

holder. Then lower the front of the pan into the

wire holder. Press firmly on the top of the pan

until it snaps into place.

Adjustable

humidity

pans

These drawers have individual, adjustable

humidity controls that let you control the

amount of cold air entering the drawers.

Make sure the drawers are closed completely

to maintain the correct humidity level.

Slide the control all the way to the High setting

and the drawer provides higher humidity levels

recommended for most leafy vegetables.

Slide the control all the way to the Low setting

and the drawer provides lower humidity levels

recommended for most fruits.

Excess water that may accumulate on the

bottom of the drawers should be emptied

and the drawers wiped dry.

Storage Pans

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

• Artichokes

• Asparagus

• Beets, topped

• Blueberries

• Carrots

• Celery

• Cherries

• Corn

• Cucumbers

• Currants

• Greens, leafy

• Lettuce

• Parsley

• Peas, green

• Radishes

• Rhubarb

• Spinach

• Tomatoes, ripe

• Broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• Cabbage

• Cauliflower

• Green onions

• Parsnips

• Turnips

High

humidity

storage

Storing unwrapped foods in a high humidity

environment keeps foods fresh by retaining

the natural moisture content of foods such as:

As in any refrigerated storage area, it is

recommended that foods with strong odors

be stored wrapped—foods such as:

• Apples

• Apricots

• Grapes

• Mushrooms

• Nectarines

• Oranges

• Papayas

• Peaches

• Pears

• Pomegranates

• Mangoes

• Raspberries

• Squash,

summer

• Strawberries

• Tangerines

Low

humidity

storage

Lower humidity storage should be used for items

such as:

These pans must be fully closed before

closing the fresh food compartment door.

These pans must be fully closed before

closing the fresh food compartment door.

Adjustable

shelves in the

fresh food

compartment

Tempered glass shelves in the fresh food

compartment enable you to make efficient

shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food

storage needs.

To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front,

then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall

of refrigerator.

To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height.

With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs

in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front

of shelf until it locks into position.

Door

bins

Some door bins are adjustable and can be

moved up and down to meet your storage needs.

NOTE: The deeper door bins must be placed

at the bottom of the door only.

To remove: Lift the bin up and slide it toward you.

Freezer

drawer

with

basket

Inside the freezer drawer is a wire slide-out

freezer basket.

This basket can be pushed back so items on the

bottom of the freezer drawer can be reached.

To remove the basket:

1 Open the freezer drawer.

2 Lift up the back of the basket, then slide the

basket back until it clears the front hooks.

Ensure that the freezer drawer is fully closed

after each opening to maintain normal

operating performance.

To remove basket

Shelves and Bins

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Cleaning

outside

The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth

dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean

cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish

cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue

that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring

pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners

containing bleach because these products

can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

The stainless steel panels and door handles

(on some models) should be regularly cleaned

with a commercially available stainless steel

cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic.™

Stainless Steel Magic and the Monogram

polishing cloth are available to preserve

and protect the fine finish, through

GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,

or GEAppliances.com.

For Stainless Steel Magic, order part number

WX10X15. For Monogram polishing cloth, order

part number WX72X10001.

Do not use appliance wax or polish on the

stainless steel.

Cleaning

inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box

of baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer

compartments.

Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse

box before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring

excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when

cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—

about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda

to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans

and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse

and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator—including

door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers,

ice storage bin and all plastic parts—can be

cleaned the same way. After cleaning the door

gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps

keep the gaskets from sticking and bending

out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot

water because the extreme temperature

difference may cause them to break. Handle

glass shelves carefully. Rough handling of

tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts

in the dishwasher.

Care and Cleaning

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Preparing

for

vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove food

and shut off power to the refrigerator at the fuse

box or circuit breaker. Clean the interior with a

baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml)

of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water.

Leave the doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods

and leave controls at regular settings. However,

if the room temperature is expected to drop

below 60°F (16°C), follow the same instructions

as for long vacations.

Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off)

position and shut off the water supply to

the refrigerator.

Light bulb

replacement

in the

fresh food

compartment

Important: Turning the temperature control to

OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.

There are four light bulbs in the top of the

fresh food compartment.

To replace the bulbs:

1 Set the Master Light switch in the OFF position

to turn off the lights. See Using the Master

Light switch.

2 Remove the light shield by placing your

fingers in the openings at the back of the

shield. Then, pull the shield toward you

and swing the back of the shield down.

3 Replace with the same size bulb (40 watt max.).

4 Reinstall the shield and reset the Master Light

switch to the ON position.

Replacement 40-watt bulbs can be purchased

at your local general retail store, through

GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,

or at monogram.com. Order part # 40A15.

Light bulb

replacement

in the freezer

compartment

To replace a bulb:

1 Set the Master Light switch in the OFF position

to turn off the lights. See Using the Master

Light switch.

2 Remove the freezer light shield by removing

the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

3 Replace with the same size bulb (40 watt max.).

4 Reinstall the shield and reset the Master Light

switch to the ON position.

Replacement 40-watt bulbs can be purchased

at your local general retail store, through

GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,

or at monogram.com. Order part # 40A15.

Care and Cleaning

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Using the

Master Light

switch

This feature turns off the lights in the fresh food

and freezer compartments.

The switch is located behind the grille panel

at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up the panel

to access the switch.

The switch is located on the divider

behind the grille panel.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

REFRIGERATOR • May be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operate for about

DOES NOT OPERATE 30 minutes.

• Temperature control in the OFF position.

•

If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset

the breaker.

MOTOR OPERATES • Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the

FOR LONG PERIODS refrigerator to completely cool down.

OR CYCLES ON AND

• The new variable speed compressor is designed to run for longer

OFF FREQUENTLY

periods of time to optimize efficiency and noise. You may notice the

compressor and/or fan speeds accelerate based upon door openings

and/or increased food loads.

• You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when

the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened frequently

or when a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer

compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures.

• Door left open or package holding door open.

• If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans

come on in order to cool the light.

• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.

•

Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature Controls.

THUMPING SOUND • This is a normal operating sound.

WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED

• The mechanism that closes the door makes a slight thumping sound as

it passes over its lever point, at approximately 80 degrees.

• Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.

OPERATING • Refrigerator is so quiet, that most of the time you will hear low or no

SOUNDS operating noise.

• Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the fresh food

and freezer compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.

• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and

energy savings.

• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

– You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the doors close.

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

– A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice

melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

– The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make

a gurgling noise like boiling water.

– Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping

or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

– You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is

first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

– Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling

and energy savings.

– The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when

attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).

– The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when

relays activate to control refrigerator components.

– Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes

as icemaker refills.

– The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills

with water.

Questions?

Use this

problem

solver!

(Modern refrigerators

with more storage

space and a larger

freezer require

more operating time.

They start and stop

often to maintain

even temperatures.)

The Problem Solver

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Questions?

Use this

problem

solver!

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

DOOR NOT CLOSING • Package holding door open.

PROPERLY

• Check the door gasket; it may be out of position.

• Refrigerator not level. See Installation Instructions.

VIBRATION OR • Refrigerator may not be properly installed.

RATTLING (Slight

vibration is normal.)

FRESH FOOD • Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature Controls.

FREEZER OR

• Warm weather or frequent door openings.

COMPARTMENT

• Door left open for long time or freezer door left ajar.

TOO WARM

• Package may be holding door open.

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS • Door left open or package holding door open.

ON FROZEN FOOD

• Frequent or long door openings.

(Frost within package

• Freezer door left ajar.

is normal.)

SLOW ICE CUBE • Door may have been left open or freezer door left ajar.

FREEZING

• Temperature of freezer compartment too warm.

ICE CUBES HAVE • Old cubes need to be discarded.

ODOR/TASTE

• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.

• Unsealed packages in freezer compartment may be transmitting

odor/taste to ice cubes.

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.

• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.

• Poor-tasting incoming water. Replace water filter.

AUTOMATIC • Icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.

ICEMAKER

• Water supply turned off, restricted or not connected. Call your

DOES NOT WORK

installer for proper water supply line connection.

• Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.

• Freezer compartment too warm.

• Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too

soon. Level cubes in bin.

• Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes

and turn the icemaker back on.

MOISTURE FORMS • Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.

ON OUTSIDE OF

• Door left open or package holding door open.

REFRIGERATOR

• Controlling humidity and temperature in the kitchen with air

conditioning will eliminate this condition.

MOISTURE • In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors

COLLECTS INSIDE are opened.

• Controlling humidity and temperature in the kitchen with air

conditioning will eliminate this condition.

REFRIGERATOR • Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

HAS ODOR

• Check for spoiled food.

• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.

INTERIOR LIGHT • No power at outlet.

DOES NOT WORK

• Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.

• Master Light switch is in the OFF position.

SMALL OR • Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.

HOLLOW CUBES

• Check for a connection to a Reverse Osmosis water system.

If an RO is connected, remove the water filter and install the

original bypass plug that came with the unit.

The Problem Solver

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225

EPA EST. No. 070595-MN-001

Performance Data Sheet

SmartWater Filtration System

MWF Cartridge

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below.

The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration

less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42/53.*

(100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

Parameter USEPA Influent Influent Effluent % Reduction Min. Required

MCL Challenge Concentration Average Average Maximum Average Minimum Reduction

Chlorine — 2.0 mg/L + 10% 1.96 mg/L 0.06 mg/L 0.11 mg/L 96.77% 94.74% > 50%

T & O — — — — — — — —

Particulate** — ≥ 10,000 particles/mL 6,400,000 #/mL 58,833 #/mL 150,000 #/mL 99.14% 97.97% ≥ 85%

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Parameter USEPA Influent Influent Effluent % Reduction Min. Required

MCL Challenge Concentration Average Average Maximum Average Minimum Reduction

Turbidity 0.5 NTU 11 + 1 NTU*** 10.5 NTU 0.14 NTU 0.28 NTU 98.54% 97.20% 0.5 NTU

Cysts ≥ 99.95% Reduction Minimum 50,000 L 118,750 #/L < 1 #/L 4 #/L > 99.99% > 99.99% ≥ 99.95%

Asbestos ≥ 99% Reduction 10

to 10

fibers/L; > 10μm 57 MF/L 0.996 MF/L < 1 MF/L 99.60% 99.39% ≥ 99%

Lead at pH 6.5 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.1567 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L 99.36% 99.29% 0.010 mg/L

Lead at pH 8.5 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.1433 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L 99.30% 99.29% 0.010 mg/L

Mercury at pH 6.5 0.002 mg/L 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.0059 mg/L 0.000350 mg/L 0.0007 mg/L 94.70% 87.50% 0.002 mg/L

Mercury at pH 8.5 0.002 mg/L 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.0057 mg/L 0.000325 mg/L 0.0006 mg/L 93.20% 89.29% 0.002 mg/L

Alachlor 0.002 mg/L 0.04 mg/L + 10% 0.0367 mg/L 0.00023 mg/L 0.0004 mg/L 99.34% 98.67% 0.002 mg/L

Lindane 0.0002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L + 10% 0.0020 mg/L < 0.00002 mg/L < 0.00002 mg/L 99.00% 98.95% 0.0002 mg/L

2,4-D 0.070 mg/L 0.210 mg/L + 10% 0.2033 mg/L 0.00337 mg/L 0.011000 mg/L 98.32% 94.50% 0.070 mg/L

Toxaphene 0.003 mg/L 0.015 mg/L + 10% 0.0160 mg/L 0.00100 mg/L 0.001000 mg/L 93.44% 91.67% 0.003 mg/L

Benzene 0.005 mg/L 0.015 mg/L + 10% 0.0145 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 96.51% 95.83% 0.005 mg/L

Carbofuran 0.040 mg/L 0.080 mg/L + 10% 0.0830 mg/L 0.001000 mg/L 0.001000 mg/L 98.78% 98.65% 0.04 mg/L

1,4 dichlorobenzene

0.075 mg/L 0.225 mg/L + 10% 0.2283 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 99.78% 99.77% 0.075 mg/L

Atrazine 0.003 mg/L 0.009 mg/L + 10% 0.0087 mg/L < 0.0005 mg/L < 0.0005 mg/L 94.22% 93.33% 0.003 mg/L

* Tested using a flow rate of 0.50 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 ± 0.5; temp. of 68° ± 5°F (20° ± 3°C)

** Measurement in Particles/ml. Particles used were 0.5-1 microns

*** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units

Operating Specifications

 Capacity: certified for up to 300 gallons (1135 l); up to six months for models without a replacement filter indicator light;

up to one year for models with a replacement filter indicator light

 Pressure requirement: 40–120 psi (2.8–8.2 bar), non-shock

 Temperature: 33–100ºF (0.6–38ºC)

 Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)

General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements

 Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air.

 Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is reduced on non-indicator units.

Special Notices

 Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped.

 This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter cartridges.

 Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or

after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.

 The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water.

 Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.

 Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. Systems must

be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures and guidelines.

NSF

System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of:

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

Chemical Unit

Chlorine Taste and Odor

Mechanical Filtration Unit

Particulate Reduction, Class I

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Chemical Reduction Unit

Alachlor and Atrazine Reduction

Benzene and Carbofuran Reduction

1,4 dichlorobenzene and 2,4-D Reduction

Lead and Lindane Reduction

Mercury and Toxaphene Reduction

Mechanical Filtration Unit

Turbidity Reduction

Cyst and Asbestos Reduction

State of California

Department of Health Services

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

Date Issued: February 2, 2005

Trademark/Model Designation

Replacement Elements

169805 -

MWF MWF

Manufacturer: General Electric Company

The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section

116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:

Cysts

Turbidity

Asbestos

Lead

Mercury

Alachlor

Atrazine

Benzene

Carbofuran

Lindane

Mercury

Toxaphene

1,4-dichlorobenzene

2,4-D

Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity

Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants

Organic Contaminants

Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that systems certified for

cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

300 galRated Service Capacity:

0.5 gpm

Rated Service Flow:

Conditions of Certification:

With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive

the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance

from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free!

GE Answer

Center

In the USA:

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center

information

service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and

courteously. Call the GE Answer Center

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, and Saturday,

8 a.m. to 7. p.m. EST.

Visit our Website at: monogram.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.

In-Home Repair

Service

In the USA:

800.444.1845

In Canada:

1.800.561.3344

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time

that’s convenient for you. To schedule service, call Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST,

or Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Many GE Consumer Service company- operated

locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con venience. Our factory-trained

technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one

visit.

In Canada: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDST

Service Contracts

In the USA:

800.626.2224

In Canada:

1.800.561.3344

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your

warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive

a substantial discount. With a multiple -year contract, you’re assured of future service at

today’s prices.

Parts and

Accessories

In the USA:

800.626.2002

In Canada:

1.800.561.3344

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly

to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine

Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this manual cover procedures intended to be

performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

For Customers

With Special

Needs…

In the USA:

800.626.2000

GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and

a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons

with limited mobility.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to

TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC

(800.833.4322) to request information or service.

Consumer Services

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state/province to province. To know what your legal rights

are in your state/province, consult your local or state/provincial consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney

General.

Warrantor in USA: General Electric Company,

Louisville, KY 40225

Warrantor in Canada: Mabe Canada Inc.

Warranty

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

YOUR MONOGRAM REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original

purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

WHAT IS

COVERED

From the Date

of the Original

Purchase

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

For two years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home

to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser,

evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL SIXTH- THROUGH TWELFTH-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED SYSTEM

For the sixth through twelfth year from the date of the original purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

replacement parts for any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and

all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home

and for service labor charges.

LIMITED THIRTY-DAY WARRANTY ON WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE (Water filter, if included)

From the date of the original purchase we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any part of the

water filter cartridge that fails because of a manufacturing defect. During this limited thirty-day warranty,

we will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. or Canada. If the product is located in an

area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you

may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska the warranty is

the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the

service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care

servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, in the USA call 800.444.1845.

In Canada: 800.561.3344. Please have your serial number and model number available when calling for service.

WHAT IS NOT

COVERED

• Service trips to your home to teach you how

to use the product.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other than

its intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage caused after delivery.

• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

If you have an installation problem, contact

your dealer or installer. You are responsible

for providing adequate electrical, plumbing

and other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or

water filter cartridge, if included, other than as

noted above.

• Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if

included, due to water pressure that is outside

the specified operating range or due to excessive

sediment in the water supply.

• Loss of food due to spoilage (in the USA only).

• Incidental or consequential damage caused

by possible defects with this appliance.

• Product not accessible to provide required

service.

162D9632P007

49-60423-2

Printed in the United States

06-09 JR

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in

this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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