GE Ice Maker SC4 User Manual

UseandCareGuide  
Refrigerator  
Problem Solver ................................ 9  
More questions…call  
Safety Instructions........................ 3  
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000  
Operating Instructions, Tips  
Appliance Registration................................. 2  
CFC Disposal................................................... 2  
Operating Your Refrigerator................... 3, 4  
Installation....................................... 6–8  
Adapter Plug................................................... 6  
Electrical Requirements............................... 6  
Extension Cord............................................... 6  
Grounding........................................................ 6  
Reversing the Door Swing...................... 7, 8  
Care and Cleaning............................4  
Preparation  
Consumer Services........... 10, 11  
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2  
Repair Service................................................. 2  
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover  
Clearances....................................................... 5  
Location.......................................................2,  5  
Vacation and Moving Precautions............ 5  
Models: SC4  
TAX4  
GE Quality Product  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.  
WARNING—When using this appliance,  
• Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed  
completely. The United States Department of  
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No.  
69 says:  
“…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have  
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are  
still cold—below 40°F.  
“…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have  
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and  
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be  
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor  
or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be  
dangerous to eat.  
“…Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the  
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables  
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meat  
is affected less than that of many other foods. Use  
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much  
of their eating quality as you can.”  
always exercise basic safety precautions,  
including the following:  
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose  
as described in this Use and Care Guide.  
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in  
accordance with the Installation Instructions  
before it is used. See grounding instructions in  
the Installation section.  
• 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 electric service  
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 the  
plug or connector end.  
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making  
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any  
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.  
• When moving your refrigerator away from the  
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the  
power cord.  
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
other appliance.  
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on  
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage  
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.  
• If your old refrigerator is still around the house,  
but not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This  
will reduce the possibility of danger to children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not  
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands  
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these  
extremely cold surfaces.  
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR  
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Temperature Control Dial  
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5
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The temperature control dial has  
settings from “1” to “9” plus “OFF”.  
“1” is the warmest. “9” is the coldest.  
Initially set the temperature control  
dial at “5”. After using the  
refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the  
temperature control to the setting that  
is best suited to your needs.  
NOTE:  
off  
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• If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off,  
you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or  
plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it in  
less than 3 minutes, it will not start.  
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Turning the temperature control dial to “OFF”  
stops cooling but does not shut off power to the  
refrigerator.  
(continued next page)  
Your temperature control dial will  
look like one of the dials above.  
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR  
(continued)  
Ice Service  
Ice trays need to be set on the floor of the ice tray  
compartment to freeze properly.  
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only.  
Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.  
To release ice cubes, hold the tray upside down over  
Ice Tray Compartment  
an ice bucket or bowl and twist tray at both ends.  
• This compartment is designed for production of  
ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at  
the most) of some commercial-frozen foods.  
If the ice tray freezes to the floor, pour a little  
lukewarm water around it to loosen it. Do not use  
boiling water which can damage plastic parts, or sharp  
metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which  
can damage the cooling system tubing.  
• The temperature in the ice tray compartment  
doesn’t get cold enough to freeze food safely.  
CARE AND CLEANING  
Cleaning Inside—Outside  
Unplug the refrigerator and remove food, shelves and  
trays. Wash inside with warm water and baking soda  
solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a  
quart of water. Then rinse and dry.  
Wipe outside of refrigerator with a soft cloth  
dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish Wax  
Cleaner, available from GE Appliance Service and  
Parts Centers. Use only mild, soapy water to clean the  
door gasket.  
Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents,  
scouring powder or spray cleaners—they may cause  
odors inside the refrigerator.  
Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzine  
or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator.  
Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage  
plastic parts.  
Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in mild  
detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.  
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking  
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the shelf.  
Change the box every three months.  
Do not wash any plastic parts from your  
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.  
Defrosting  
Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray  
compartment becomes 1/4thick.  
Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove  
frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured  
cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the  
warranty.) We recommend using a plastic scraper.  
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster,  
keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot)  
water on the frosted part may speed defrosting. Do not  
use boiling water—it may damage plastic parts.  
After defrosting, empty water from the drip tray.  
Wash the drip tray in warm water. Wipe the ice tray  
compartment with a damp cloth. Then turn the  
temperature control to the desired setting and return  
food and ice trays to the refrigerator.  
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your  
refrigerator.  
To defrost, remove foods and ice trays from the ice  
tray compartment, put drip tray in place, and set  
temperature control dial at “OFF”.  
NOTE: If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the  
ice tray compartment door from opening or closing  
completely. Don’t try to force it open; after defrosting,  
the door will open and close easily.  
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PREPARATION  
Location  
Clearances  
The refrigerator must be installed on a floor strong  
enough to support it when fully loaded.  
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,  
door opening and proper air circulation:  
If the refrigerator is in a 40°F. or colder room, it will  
operate but it will not cool foods properly.  
Top.............................................................12″  
Back.............................................................5″  
Sides ........................................................ 1/2″  
When You Move  
When you go on Vacation  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet,  
remove food and defrost refrigerator. Then clean and  
dry the interior.  
For extended vacations or absences, unplug the  
refrigerator. Clean the interior with a baking soda  
solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of  
water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box  
of baking soda in the refrigerator. Leave doors open.  
Secure all loose items such as ice trays and drip tray  
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.  
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and  
leave the control at regular setting. However, if room  
temperature is expected to drop below 40°F. follow  
the same instructions as for extended vacations.  
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position  
during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be  
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside  
of refrigerator with blanket.  
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS  
IMPORTANT…Please read carefully  
How to Connect Electricity  
For personal safety, this appliance must be  
properly grounded.  
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified  
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly  
grounded.  
The power cord of  
Preferred Method  
this appliance is  
equipped with a  
three-prong  
(grounding) plug  
which mates with  
a standard three-  
prong (grounding)  
wall outlet (Fig. 1)  
to minimize the  
possibility of  
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is  
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and  
obligation to have it replaced with a properly  
grounded three-prong wall outlet.  
Insure proper ground  
exists before use.  
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,  
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)  
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.  
Fig. 1  
electric shock hazard from this appliance.  
Use of Adapter Plug  
Because of  
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the  
larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity  
in the connection of the power cord.  
Temporary Method  
potential safety  
(Adapter plugs not  
hazards under  
permitted in Canada)  
certain conditions,  
Align large  
prongs/slots  
CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal to  
wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance  
unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and  
wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You  
should have the circuit checked by a qualified  
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly  
grounded. When disconnecting the power cord from  
the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If  
this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very  
likely to break with repeated use. Should the adapter  
ground terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance  
until a proper ground has been established.  
we strongly  
recommend against  
use of an adapter  
plug. However, if  
you still elect to  
Insure proper ground  
use an adapter,  
where local  
codes permit, a  
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a  
properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a  
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local  
hardware stores.  
and firm connection  
before use.  
Fig.2  
Use of Extension Cords  
Electrical Requirements  
Because of potential safety hazards under certain  
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of  
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an  
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a  
UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension  
cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that  
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes  
(minimum) and 120 volts.  
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its  
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage  
rating that matches the plate.  
This provides the best performance and also prevents  
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a  
fire hazard from overheated wires.  
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING  
(on some models)  
TO CHANGE THE DOOR SWING DIRECTION  
Slide back the top just enough to have access to  
the screws.  
Carefully set the refrigerator on its left side.  
Remove the top screw and door pin. Reinstall  
Remove the leveling leg below the bottom hinge  
them on the other side.  
and the leveling leg at the opposite corner.  
Replace the top and three screws.  
Bottom Hinge  
Washer  
Leveling Legs  
On some models  
the foam slides  
back with the top.  
Remove the bottom hinge. Set the door aside.  
Remove the two screws from the other side of  
the case bottom.  
Bottom Hinge  
Washer  
Other models  
have a piece of  
foam with cut-  
outs for access  
to the screws.  
Place the door in position on the top door pin.  
Replace the plug button on the other side of  
the door.  
Remove the three screws that hold the top  
in place.  
(continued next page)  
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING  
(continued)  
Replace the two screws in the other side of the  
Before tightening the hinge screws, check the  
gasket. Look at it from both sides to make sure it  
contacts the cabinet evenly from top to bottom.  
Push it in if necessary. Also check to insure the  
door opens and closes without interference. If  
necessary adjust the position of the bottom hinge.  
case bottom.  
Replace the bottom hinge on the same side as  
the top door pin.  
PUSH  
Replace both leveling legs and tighten the hinge  
screws.  
Finished! Enjoy using your refrigerator.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REFRIGERATOR DOES  
NOT OPERATE  
• Not plugged in.  
• The circuit breaker tripped, or fuse blown.  
TURNS ON AND OFF  
FREQUENTLY  
• This is normal. Small refrigerators cycle more often than larger ones.  
SEEMS TO RUN TOO LONG • Check for proper clearances.  
• Frequent door opening let cold air escape.  
VIBRATION  
• If refrigerator vibrates, it probably is not level. Use leveling legs (or shims if  
necessary) to make it level.  
CABINET HAS ODOR  
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.  
• Check for spoiled food.  
• Interior may need cleaning. Keep an open box of baking soda in refrigerator and  
replace every three months.  
If you need more help…call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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GE Service Numbers  
We’ll be there!  
GE Answer Center®  
Whatever your question about any  
GE major appliance, GE Answer  
Center® information service is  
available to help. Your call—and  
your question—will be answered  
promptly and courteously.  
And you can call any time. GE  
Answer Center® service is open  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
800.626.2000  
In-Home Repair Service  
A GE consumer service professional  
will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s  
convenient for you. Many GE  
Consumer Service company-  
operated locations offer you service  
today or tomorrow, or at your  
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00  
p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00  
p.m. Saturdays).  
Our factory-trained technicians  
know your appliance inside and  
out—so most repairs can be  
handled in just one visit.  
800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737)  
For Customers With  
Special Needs  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Braille controls for a variety of  
GE appliances, and a brochure  
to assist in planning a barrier-free  
kitchen for persons with limited  
mobility. To obtain these items,  
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.  
Consumers with impaired hearing  
or speech who have access to a  
TDD or a conventional  
teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-  
GEAC (800-833-4322) to request  
information or service.  
800.626.2000  
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Service Contracts  
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.  
800-626-2224  
Parts and Accessories  
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.  
Care and cleaning instructions  
contained in this manual cover  
procedures 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.  
800-626-2002  
Further Service  
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 three  
steps to follow for further help.  
Finally, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
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  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check  
here. Proof of original purchase date  
is needed to obtain service  
under warranty.  
YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR  
WARRANTY  
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
WHAT IS COVERED  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor to  
repair or replace any part of the  
refrigerator that fails because of a  
manufacturing defect.  
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This warranty is extended to  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
purchased for use in the 48  
mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii  
and Washington, D.C.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY  
All warranty service will be provided  
by GE Appliance Service and Parts  
Centers or by our authorized  
Customer Care® servicers during  
normal working hours.  
For the second through fifth year  
from date of original purchase, we  
will provide, free of charge, a  
replacement compressor if the  
compressor fails because of a  
manufacturing defect. You pay for  
any service labor charges.  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period or  
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
For each of the above warranties:  
You must take the refrigerator to a  
General Electric Factory Service  
Center or a General Electric Customer  
Care® servicer and pick it up following  
service. In-home service is also  
available, but you must pay for the  
service technician’s travel costs to  
your home.  
Improper installation.  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, plumbing and  
other connecting facilities.  
Service trips to your home to teach  
you how to use the product.  
Damage to product caused  
by accident, fire, floods or acts  
of God.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions  
about operating the product,  
please contact your dealer or our  
Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Loss of food due to spoilage.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states 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.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
SC4  
TAX4  
Part No. 162D3917P006  
Pub No. 49-6865-3  
Printed in Mexico  
8-96 CG  
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