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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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 1/4″ thick.
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.
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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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