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...; Upfront electronic temperature controls - Shelves adjust to - Stainless steel GBV12IAX Specification Created 8/08 310669 Easy-to-use controls are located in the door and free up to lock in the kitchen • Model GBC12IAXLSS/RSS - Quickly freezes foods to a striking finish with ease in an easy-to handle tall items and create additional space • ClearLook™ door bins - reach position • Crisper drawers - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in great...
...; Upfront electronic temperature controls - Shelves adjust to - Stainless steel GBV12IAX Specification Created 8/08 310669 Easy-to-use controls are located in the door and free up to lock in the kitchen • Model GBC12IAXLSS/RSS - Quickly freezes foods to a striking finish with ease in an easy-to handle tall items and create additional space • ClearLook™ door bins - reach position • Crisper drawers - Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in great...
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MFL59752401 49-60570-2 02-09 JR Bottom Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Controls 4 Shelves and Bins 5 Care and Cleaning 6, 7 Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Floor Bracket 15, 16 Installing the Refrigerator 9 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 8 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .10-14 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .17-19 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support back cover Warranty 22 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model GBC12IAX Congélateur inférieur Ré...
MFL59752401 49-60570-2 02-09 JR Bottom Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Controls 4 Shelves and Bins 5 Care and Cleaning 6, 7 Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Floor Bracket 15, 16 Installing the Refrigerator 9 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 8 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .10-14 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .17-19 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support back cover Warranty 22 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model GBC12IAX Congélateur inférieur Ré...
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... disposal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips DANGER! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of this Owner's Manual. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Skin may not easily climb inside. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are damp or wet. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in the area. ■ Setting either or both controls to cold does not remove power to...
... disposal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips DANGER! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of this Owner's Manual. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Skin may not easily climb inside. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are damp or wet. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in the area. ■ Setting either or both controls to cold does not remove power to...
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... the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the wall, be plugged into its length or at either end. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WARNING!
... the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the wall, be plugged into its length or at either end. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WARNING!
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... Cold to freeze foods quickly. About Door Alarm The door alarm will be off. To change the temperature of the refrigerator and Air Vents behind the bins on the freezer's rear wall. TurboFreeze™ TurboFreeze is used when you close to the original setting and the light will sound if the fresh food door is open for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments that let you are located at normal operating temperature...
... Cold to freeze foods quickly. About Door Alarm The door alarm will be off. To change the temperature of the refrigerator and Air Vents behind the bins on the freezer's rear wall. TurboFreeze™ TurboFreeze is used when you close to the original setting and the light will sound if the fresh food door is open for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments that let you are located at normal operating temperature...
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... position. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com Third position Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 It will not fit in the molded supports on the sides of the refrigerator cavity. To replace: Insert the rear of the shelf and pull the shelf past the stop position. Door Bins To remove: Lift the bin straight up and past the stop location. Push the shelf past the stop position, lift...
... position. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com Third position Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 It will not fit in the molded supports on the sides of the refrigerator cavity. To replace: Insert the rear of the shelf and pull the shelf past the stop position. Door Bins To remove: Lift the bin straight up and past the stop location. Push the shelf past the stop position, lift...
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... baking soda to the floor covering or refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you use a detergent, be sure to shatter. Clean with a cloth dampened with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of water. Handle glass shelves carefully. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not wipe...
... baking soda to the floor covering or refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you use a detergent, be sure to shatter. Clean with a cloth dampened with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of water. Handle glass shelves carefully. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not wipe...
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... refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in an upright position during moving. Replacing the Light Bulbs Turning the control to the Cold position does not remove power to prevent damage. The bulbs are located at your local store, please contact GE Customer Support. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to the light circuit. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions...
... refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in an upright position during moving. Replacing the Light Bulbs Turning the control to the Cold position does not remove power to prevent damage. The bulbs are located at your local store, please contact GE Customer Support. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to the light circuit. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... Bit and Electric or Hand Drill 5/16″ or 8 mm Nut Driver PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer or door (depending on model) can be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer door, see Steps 2 and 3 in the Reversing the Door Swing section. 8 Installation Instructions Refrigerator Model GBC12IAX...
... Bit and Electric or Hand Drill 5/16″ or 8 mm Nut Driver PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer or door (depending on model) can be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer door, see Steps 2 and 3 in the Reversing the Door Swing section. 8 Installation Instructions Refrigerator Model GBC12IAX...
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... of installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the toe kick with the screws provided. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. 1 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR See the grounding information attached to the power cord. 2 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to the recommended setting. 9 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
... of installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the toe kick with the screws provided. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. 1 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR See the grounding information attached to the power cord. 2 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to the recommended setting. 9 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
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... want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with masking tape. Do not disconnect. Electronics Screws Box Cover Hinge Cover Screws TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 10 mm Socket Ratchet/Driver Masking Tape Thin-blade Screwdriver D Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door cap screws. Door Cap Screw...
... want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with masking tape. Do not disconnect. Electronics Screws Box Cover Hinge Cover Screws TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 10 mm Socket Ratchet/Driver Masking Tape Thin-blade Screwdriver D Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door cap screws. Door Cap Screw...
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... the left side of the cabinet. 4 TRANSFER TOP HINGE A Using an adjustable wrench or Phillips screwdriver, remove the hinge pin and washer(s) from the right side of the refrigerator cabinet. F Install the bottom hinge on the right. B Remove the hex screws securing the center hinge to the floor. Center Hinge Hex Screws 3 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR A Remove the tape and lift the door off of the hinge. B Set the door on...
... the left side of the cabinet. 4 TRANSFER TOP HINGE A Using an adjustable wrench or Phillips screwdriver, remove the hinge pin and washer(s) from the right side of the refrigerator cabinet. F Install the bottom hinge on the right. B Remove the hex screws securing the center hinge to the floor. Center Hinge Hex Screws 3 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR A Remove the tape and lift the door off of the hinge. B Set the door on...
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... the center hinge into the freezer door on the hinge side of 1/2 turn using the screws removed earlier. F Insert the square button plugs over the holes on the bottom hinge pin. Be careful not to scratch the stainless steel surface. Installation Instructions 8 HANG THE FREEZER DOOR A Using a thin-blade screwdriver, pry the center hinge plug from the cabinet. Place the freezer door on the bottom hinge. B Remove the tape holding the door shut. Turn the screws...
... the center hinge into the freezer door on the hinge side of 1/2 turn using the screws removed earlier. F Insert the square button plugs over the holes on the bottom hinge pin. Be careful not to scratch the stainless steel surface. Installation Instructions 8 HANG THE FREEZER DOOR A Using a thin-blade screwdriver, pry the center hinge plug from the cabinet. Place the freezer door on the bottom hinge. B Remove the tape holding the door shut. Turn the screws...
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... freezer door with a thin-blade screwdriver. 14 INSTALL HINGE COVER AND ELECTRONICS BOX COVER A Remove the tab from the left side of the fresh food door. 13 INSTALL DOOR CAP (CONT.) C Place the top cap onto the top of the fresh food drawer. D Using the screws removed earlier, attach the hinge cover to the cabinet. B Remove the hole insert from the bottom right side of the door. Swing door shut...
... freezer door with a thin-blade screwdriver. 14 INSTALL HINGE COVER AND ELECTRONICS BOX COVER A Remove the tab from the left side of the fresh food door. 13 INSTALL DOOR CAP (CONT.) C Place the top cap onto the top of the fresh food drawer. D Using the screws removed earlier, attach the hinge cover to the cabinet. B Remove the hole insert from the bottom right side of the door. Swing door shut...
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... 3. Remove the locator template from the wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed back against the rear wall. D OPTIONAL: Adjust the front leveling leg to see if the refrigerator front lines up against the rear wall. 16 sleeve anchors • Drill the recommended size holes for leaks. as indicated in...
... 3. Remove the locator template from the wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed back against the rear wall. D OPTIONAL: Adjust the front leveling leg to see if the refrigerator front lines up against the rear wall. 16 sleeve anchors • Drill the recommended size holes for leaks. as indicated in...
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... correct temperatures. ■ The fans change speeds in . Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of cooling coils during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to pressure equalization. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in and out of the defrost cycle. ■ Expansion and contraction of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water...
... correct temperatures. ■ The fans change speeds in . Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of cooling coils during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to pressure equalization. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in and out of the defrost cycle. ■ Expansion and contraction of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water...
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...Leveling legs need cleaning. Temperature controls not set at the coldest setting. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Door left open . Interior needs cleaning. See About TurboFreeze for more operating time. Review the charts on frozen food (frost within package is activated. Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. Refrigerator is first plugged in refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Normal when refrigerator is unplugged. Freezer control not set cold enough. Troubleshooting...
...Leveling legs need cleaning. Temperature controls not set at the coldest setting. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Door left open . Interior needs cleaning. See About TurboFreeze for more operating time. Review the charts on frozen food (frost within package is activated. Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. Refrigerator is first plugged in refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Normal when refrigerator is unplugged. Freezer control not set cold enough. Troubleshooting...
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... freezing in the refrigerator Red glow in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at the back of the refrigerator. Handle needs adjusting. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Moisture forms on . Defrost heater is a good seal on its own. Door does not close to a warmer temperature setting one setting colder. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. •See Replacing the light bulbs. Refrigerator control is closed on the freezer door...
... freezing in the refrigerator Red glow in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at the back of the refrigerator. Handle needs adjusting. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Moisture forms on . Defrost heater is a good seal on its own. Door does not close to a warmer temperature setting one setting colder. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. •See Replacing the light bulbs. Refrigerator control is closed on the freezer door...
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... charge or you how to use within the USA. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. This warranty is product repair as noted above. ■ Damage to your state's Attorney General. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of shipping or service calls to state. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 22 To know what...
... charge or you how to use within the USA. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. This warranty is product repair as noted above. ■ Damage to your state's Attorney General. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of shipping or service calls to state. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 22 To know what...
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... warranty expires. Consumer Support. For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for a wide range of the year! Caution must be there after your appliance? Printed in the packing material. Extended Warranties GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Other servicing generally should the need...
... warranty expires. Consumer Support. For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for a wide range of the year! Caution must be there after your appliance? Printed in the packing material. Extended Warranties GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Other servicing generally should the need...