Owner's
Manual
Fresh-Food
Refrigerator
ZIFI240
ZIFS240
www.monogram.com
Monogram:
Consumer Information
Fre,sl>Food I_f*'ig'eralor
Introduction
Your new Monogram fiesh-food refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style,
convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it tbr its purity
of design or the assiduous atmntion to detail, you will find that your Monogram
flesh-food refligerator's superior blend of form and flmcfion will delight you for
years to come.
The in%rmation on the %llowing pages will help you operate and maintain your
flesh-food refiigerator properly.
If you h axe any other q uestions, xisit our V_,ebsite at: www.monogram.com
Contents
Built-In Dimensions ............. 13, 14
Care and Cleaning .............. 11, 12
Consumer Services ................ 19
Controls and Features ............ 8-10
Installation Instructions .......... 14, 15
Model and Serial Numbers ........... 2
Problem Solxer. ................ 16-18
Product Registration ................ 2
Repair Serxice .................. 3, 19
Safety' Instructions ................ 4-7
_'ariantv ................. Back Coxer
Be/bre
using your
.fi'esh-/bod
refrigoator
Read this manual careflflly. It is intended
to help you operate and maintain yonr
new flesh-food refligerator properly.
Kee I) it handy f_r answers to your
questions.
" O
If you don t understand something or
need more help, there is a list of toll-free
consumer serxice numl)ers included in
the back section of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com
Write
down the
model &
serial
n u)7_tb_s
You will find them on a label on the
ceiling inside the ffesh-%od refrigerator.
Please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these nnmbers in any correspondence
or serxice calls concerning your fresh-food
refrigerator.
Consumer Information
Fr_,sh-t_)_od I¢_(/rigeralor
l[you
received a
damaged
appliance
Save time
& monu
Tile warranty does not coxer damage
caused after delix err.
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the flesh-food
refrigerator.
Before you request serxice, check the
Problem Solxer ira the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
Before using, be sure all packing materials
and tape haxe been remoxed.
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remoxe
the adhesixe left flom packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of
household liquid detergent. Apply with
a soft cloth and allow m soak. Wipe dW
and then apply an appliance polish m
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
lJyou
72eed
service
To obtain serxice, see the Consumer
Serxices page in the back of this manual.
We are 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 fllrther help.
bbr customers in the USA:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced
your appliance. Explain why you are not
pleased. Ira most cases, this will solve the
problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
all the details--including yonr phone
narnlber--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
n/rnlber to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. El C 9M3
Afio
installation
is completed
• Promptly inspect your new Monogram
flesh-food refrigerator. If it has beera
damaged, contact the Installer or Dealer
immediately.
• This flesh-food refrigerator must be
properly lmeled to ensure correct door
alignment and door closure. Contact the
Installer if the unit is not lexel.
• The unit should be centered ira the
tl " 0
opening. Ira a standard 24 opening, the
flont face of the Stainless Steel door will
be flush with adjacent cabinetry. The
flont face of the Custom Panel door
should be 1_ " forward of adjacent
cabinen T. Contact the installer if
clearance is not correct.
• Test the door swing. Carefiflly open and
close tim door. The door should not rub
or catch on adjacent cabinet W. Noti_'
the installer if the door makes contact
with cabinet W.
Please Contact the Installer or Dealer if
you experience any of these problems.
Your cnstom panel (ZIFI240 model only)
Desh-food refrigerator is shipped with
two toekicks, a stainless steel and a black
toekick. For shipping purposes, one of the
toekicks will be secured to the back of the
unit and the second will be installed on
the unit. Keep the unused mekick and
other unused or removed parts for
possible flmn_e use. 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THlgSE INSTRU(;TIONS
kWARNING x .hen using
this appliance, ahvays exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
*Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
*This fresh-food 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 fresh-food
refrigerator. They could damage the
Desh-food refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
*Keep fingers out of the "pinch point"
aaceas: clearances between the door and
between the door and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careflfl closing the
door when children are in the area
• Unplug your fresh-food refrigerator
before cleaning or making repairs.
NOTE: ¼'e strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed bv a qualified
individual.
*Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
the flesh-%od refligerator should be
turned OFF or unph*gged in order to
avoid contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may break
when being replaced.)
Jk DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suflbcaOon
are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refligera0on products are
still dangerous...even if they will sit for
'just a few days." If you are getung rid of
your old appliance, please follow these
instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigeration Product:
• Take off the doors.
• Lea_e the shelxes in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
t ?,FRIGt,TRANTS
All refrigeration products contain
refligerants, which under t_deral law must
be remoxed 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW 7"0 CONNECT ELECTRl(JTY
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 3q)rong (gxounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (gTounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of elecuic
shock hazard flom this appliance.
Haxe fl_e wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified elecuician m make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet
is encounmred, it is yonr personal
responsibility and obligation m have
it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
Use of a (;FI (Ground Fault Inmrrupmr)
is not recommended for rite flesh-food
refligeramn
The appliance should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet
which has a x_ltage rating that matches
the rating plate. This provides the best
perfommnce and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard flora overheated wires.
DO NOT USE AN
ADAPTER PLUG
TO CONNECT THE
FRESH-FOOD
REFRIGERATOR TO
A 2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
Never unplug an appliance by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out flora rite outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power
cords that haxe become flayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either end.
"_'hen moving the appliance, be careflfl
not to roll oxer or damage the power cord.
SA THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Controls and Features
Fresh-Food I¢_/)'ig'eralo*"
7>mp_ature
contrvl
Tile mmperature display shows the aculal
temperature of tile Desh-food refligeramr.
The aculal mmperaulre may vmT slightly
flom the set mmperamre based on factors
such as door openings, amount of food
and room temperature.
To change the temperature setting, press
tile WARMER or COLDER pads until you
reach the desired set temperature. 'After
5 seconds, tile display will return to the
actual temperature.
After making adjustments, allow 12 to 24
hours for tile fiesh-food refiigerator to
reach the mmperamre you have set and
before making ally fln_ther adjustments.
TEMP.CONTROL
WARMER COLDER
Temperature Settings
Minimum: 34°F (1.1°C)
Maximum: 45°F (7.2°C)
Child control
lockout
This child control lockout feature
prevents unwanted changes to your
temperature settings.
After tile desired temperature is set, tile
mmperature can be locked. To lock, press
both the + and - pads at the same time for
five seconds. To unlock, press both + and
- pads t_r five seconds.
Unit
ON/()I T
This pad stops cooling in the fiesh-food
refligerator, turns off tile temperature
controls and removes power to the light
circuit.
Press this pad for a minimum of 3 seconds
tO tnrn tile fresh-food refrigerator on or off
or unphlg tile unit for long vacations or
absences, or when cleaning the unit or
changing the light bulb.
lnterior j_tn
Tile interior fan is locamd ill tile rear
wall of the fiesh-food refiigerator and
is designed to run continuously to help
maintain the proper cooling temperature.
Tile interior fail will only turn offwhen the
door is opened.
Controls and Features
Frr_,sh-t_od I_rqrig'rnvltor
Glass shelves
Tempered glass shelxes in tile flesh-food
refiigerator are remoxable for easy
cleaning or for storing larger items.
To remove a shelf, open tile door
completely to avoid pomntial damage to
tile gasket. I,ift up on the back of tile shelf
slightly. Tilt tile shelf to one side at an
angle while pulling forward.
Appearance mayvary
To replace a shelf, open tile door
completely to avoid potential damage
to tile gasket. Tilt the shelf to one side
at an angle and slide toward the back wall,
placing one side onto tile shelf support.
Place tile other side onto tile opposim
shelf support. Ensure rear locking tabs
are engaged. When installed properly,
tile shelf will not slide forward when
gently pulled.
Toremove, lift uponthe backof the shelf lilt the shelf at anangle while removing
or replacing
Place in slots when replacing the shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself tbr storage of tall items on the shelf
belo_
Step l: I,ifl the back edge of the flont half
of the shelf.
Step 2: Pull slightly forward.
Step 3: Lower the back edge of tile flont
half of the shelf while sliding it underneath
the back half.
Tile entire Quick Space shelf can be
remoxed and replaced (see (;lass Shelxes
section).
Step 1
Step 3
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tips and
suggestions
• Do not block the thermistor, located
on tile right hand side,just above tile
third shelf of tim fresh-food refligeraton
Blocking tile thermistor could impair tile
air circulation and temperature control.
Controls and Features
Fr_,sh-Food I¢_q)'ig'erator
Vegetab#
pan
The fllll exmnsion veg>table pan provides
constant high humidity levels required to
store most fruit and vegetables.
How long produce can be stored will
depend upon the type of food and its
condition when placed ira the pan.
Unlike many refligerators the pan may
be removed with the door at a 90 ° angle.
This allows you m clean the vegetable pan
easier. The vegetable pan is dishwasher
safe, top rack only.
To remove the pan from the wire holder:
1. Pull the pan out to the STOP position.
2. Lift the fiont of the pan up and out of
the wire holden
3. Lift the back of the pan up and out.
To replace a pan in the wire holder:
1. Place the back of the pan ira the wire
holder, making sure the wire holder fits
into the grooves on the back of the pan.
2. Lower the front of the pan into the wire
holder.
3. Press firmly on the top of the pan to
snap it into the wire holder.
2. Lift back
up andout.
1. Lift front
up andout,
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Care and Cleaning
Fresh-Food I¢_/)'ig'eralo*"
Turn the fresh-food refrigerator OFF" or unplug the unit before cleaning.
Turn tile fresh-food refiigerator OFF by pressing tile button on tile control panel
a nfinimum of 3 seconds until tile light turns off.
Door gasket Tile vinyl gasket may be cleaned with mild
soap and water, a baking soda solution or
a mild scouring powder. Rinse well.
Alter cleaning the door gasket, apply a
thin layer of paraffin wax or petroleum
jelly' to tile door gasket at tile hinge side.
This helps kee I) the gasket flom sticking
and bending out of shape.
Light bulb
replacement
Turn the fresh-food unit OFF before
replacing tile light 1)ulb.
To remove the light shield, push in tile tab
on tile left side of tile shield and lower it.
Replace with a 15 watt appliance bulb.
In the event
4 apowo
jdilure
If the power fails, open tile door as
inflequently as possible to maintain
tile temperature.
Do not store or ttse gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Preparing
jbr vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove
tbod and turn the fresh-food refligerator
OFE Clean the interior (see Cleaning tile
Inside section)
For shorter vacations, remove perishable
tbods and leave controls at regular
settings. However, if the room
temperature is expecmd to drop below
60°F (16°(;), follow tile same instructions
as for long vacations.
Preparing
to 17_zove
Secure all loose items such as shelves and Be sure the fresh-food refrigerator stays in
the vegetable pan by taping them securely an upright position during moving.
in place to prevent damage.
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re and (;leaning
Fresh-Fr_od l?_]}'ig'eralo*"
Turn the fresh-food refrigerator OFF" or unplug the unit before cleaning.
Turn tile fresh-food refiigerator OFF by pressing tile button on tile corm ol panel
a nfinimum of 3 seconds until tile light turns off.
Cleaning
the outside
Door handles and u'im--Clean wifll a cloth
dampened with soapy water. D1T with a soft
cloth,
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
demrg_nt. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe file refrig>rator wiflr a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leaxe
a residue that can damag_ tire finish. Do
nnt use scouring pads, i)owdeied cleaners,
1)leach or cleaners containing 1)leach
1)ecause rinse products can scratch
arrd damage tile finish.
Stainless Steel Regularly clean and polish
tile stainless smel exmrior and handle with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner
such as Stainless Steel Magi('* to preseiwe
arrd promct file fine finish. Stainless Smel
magic is available through GE Parts arrd
Accessories, 800.696.2002 or
GEAppliances.com. Order
part numl)er _AXI 0XI 5.
To avoid scratching the fine finish of the
stainless steel, wipe in the same direction
as the grain when polishing or cleaning
any stainless steel surface. The grain on
the fresh-food refrigerator door rurts
top to bottom.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Cleaning
the inside
Unplug the fresh-food refrigerator before
cleaning. If this is not practical, turn the unit
OFF and wring excess moisture out of the
cloth or sponge when cleaning around lights
or corr trols.
Use warm water arrd baking soda solufion--
al)out a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans
arrd neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse arrd
wipe dry.
Other parts of the fresh-food refrigerator--
irrcluding the door gaskets, vegetable pan
arrd glass shelx>s--can be cleaned tile
sam e way.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water becattse the exlreme temperature
difference may cattse them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Rough handling of
tempered glass can cattse it to shatter.
Drain hole
Periodically check tire drain hole and
channel for arty debris. If the drain is
blocked, corrdensation will not drain
properly.
To check and clean the drain hole, remove
fire bottom two glass shelves. Sweep a damp
cloth along tile channel ira tire back of tile
fiesh-food refl-ig>rator Use a fing_r to sweep
away arty del)ris flom tile drain hole.
Appearance may vary
Drain hole
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Built-In Dimensions
t@_,sh-t;)_od I¢_qrigeralor
Installation
dimensions
stainless steal
(ZIFS240 model)
Tile flesh-food refl-igerator can be a
fleestanding model or can be buih ira
using the cut-out dimensions beloxsc
34V2"
(876ram)
-_...
23a/4,, 23a/4"
(603ram) ......I._ !603ram)
Product dimensions:
34/2 (876mm)
Height: _ "
Width: _, /4 (603 ram)
Depth: _, /4 (603 ram)
NOTE:
Handle arrd
handle standoff
depth is 21/4/"
When building in tire fiesh-food refl-ig_ratox;
be sure to allow fox a flfll door swing so you
have flfll access to the pull-out flfll exmnsion
x>g>table pan.
See the Installation Instructions (Pub. No.
31-51544) fox complete directions.
Cut-out dimensions:
Height: 34/2 (876 ram) minimum
3.... 3
Width: 2, /4 (60: ram) minimum
Depth: 24" (610 ram)
Installation
dimensions
custom panel
(ZIFI240 modeO
Tire flesh-food refrigerator can be a
freestanding model or can be buih in
using the cut-out dimensions beloxsc
247/8" 23a/4"
(632mm) ,,.I..,.(603mm)
• .J " I " - .....
[ _ _- ....
34V2"
(876ram)
•z.d
Product dimeiqtsions:
34/2 (876mm)
Height: 1 /,
Width: z, /4 (603 ram)
Depth: 947/s/' (639 ram)
NOTE:
Handle is not
supplied.
When building in tire flesh-food refl-ig_ratox;
be sure to allow for a flfll door swing so you
haw flfll access to the pull-out flfll exte, nsion
x_g_mble pan.
See tire Installation Instructions (Pub. No.
31-51544) fox complete directions.
Cut-out dimensions:
Height: 34/2 (876 ram) minimum
3.... 3
Width: 2, /4 (60: ram) minimum
Depth: 24" (610 ram)
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Built-In Dimensions/Installation
th'_,sh-t_)md I¢_!/rigeralor
The flesh-food reflJg_rator is t_actolT set for
a l 10 ° door swing.
When in.stalled in a corner:
Check tile model number and allow tile
appropriam clearance for tile 90 ° door swing
and to allow racks to slide ont.
• ZIFS240 - 4" ndnimum to wall.
• ZIFI240 - 4-1/2" mininmn_ to wall.
Check tile model number and allow tile
appropriam clearance for tile 110 ° door
swlng.
• ZIFS240 - 14" minimum m wall.
• ZIFI240 - 16" minimum to wall.
NOTE: Clearances are based on the
recommended 2-1/4" handle standoff
depth. Ctlsmm handle clearances may vary
depending on the standoff of the custom
handle.
Choose the location:
• These products m W be closed in on tile
m I) and tilree sides as long as the fiont is
unobsuucmd for air circulation and
proper access to tile doon
14"Minimum ,
to Wall
(withCustomPanel
16"Min.)
h
,110° Door !
Swine
\
',,
,\
110°.,,, ',,,",,,
90° DoorSwing
90°
"" ......... 4P'I
21-5/8"
23-5/8"
4" Minimum
to Wall
(with CustomPanel
4-1/2"Min.)
• Do not install tilese products where the
temperature will go below 55°F (13°(;)
or aboxe 90°F (32°(;).
• Do not install where it will be subject to
direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
Black or Stainless Steel Toekick Options
Your CtlStOm panel (Zlf'I240 model only)
flesl>food reflig>rator is shipped witii tWo
toekicks, a stainless steel and a black toekick.
For shipping purposes, one of tile toekicks
will be secured to tile back of tile unit and
the second will be installed on tile unit. Kee I)
tile unused toekick and other unused or
remox_d parts for possible flmue use.
Installing
custom 3/4"
door panel
and handh?
(ZIF[240 model
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3/4" Overlay Panel Dimensions
Model ZIFI240 requires a field-installed
oxerlay door panel.
• Tile oveday panel nmst be secured to a
1/4" tilick backer panel that slides into tile
Uim. A.I 0" thick spacer panel must be
placed between tile ox>rl W and backer
panel.
• A custom handle of your choice, supplied
by your cal)inet make_; must be installed
on this overlay panel. Counmrsink all
screws into tile backer panel. Screws
cannot protrude flom tile backer panel.
NOTE: Maximmn total weight for cnstonl
door panel is 25 pounds.
1/4" Backer 9' ', ...._3-a/1{) 294)/16"
0.10" Spac_ r 22q/2" 2%1/16"
3/4" Or(flay 23-5/8 ...... a0
Overlay
Panel
Door
1/4"
Backer_ L.IO Inch
Panel Spacer
Installation
Fr_sh-t_od I_!irig'erator
Installing
custom 3/4"
door panel
and handle
(con t. )
(ZIF[240 model
o, ly)
Assemble overlay panels ._
with glue and screws: __-_ OverlayPanel ,
on tile backer panel,
left to tigtlt and top to _ !
botton/. Secure the !_acker Panel!_-_
panels with glue.
2. Center tile spacer/backer panel on tile
oxerlay panel. Secure with glue and screws.
Countersink all screws into tile backer
panel.
Custom Panel Hinge Routing Dimensions
Use a 3/4" roumr bit to cut a notch
into file back side of file assembled panel
3/8" toward tile flont of rile overlay panel,
3/4" deep and 7/8" wide.
screws into the backer panel. Screws cannot
protrude from tile backer panel.
ScrewsMust
BeCountersunk
IntoPanel
Ha!dl_e
DoorPanels
4. Slide oxerlay panel into tile door trim.
HHHH
HHHH
HHHH
In.stall cn*stom door panel and handle:
1. Open door to 90 °.
2. Remoxe 5 screws holding trim; lift off trim.
Retain screws.
_°-
3. A custom handle of your choice, supplied
by your cabinet makei; must be installed
onto tile overlay panel before tile panels
are slid into tile trfin. Countersink all
5. Reinstall tile side uim using tile Uim
screws reinoxed earlieE
_°
6. Place the brushed decoratixe cover oxer
tile side trim to hide tile screw heads.
Ensure side tdm is alig_md top to bottom
and flont to back. Snap into place.
NOTE: For shipping puq)oses tile
brushed decorafixe coxer will be secured
to tile fiont of tile unit.
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The Problem Solver
Fresh-Food I¢_/)'ig'erator
Nor_l(ll
oD_ating
S0"!172(1S
Newer appliances sound different flom older appliances. Modern appliances have more
features and use newer technolog T.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
-- WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency compressor
may run faster and longer than your
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sounds while
it is operating.
Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when tile
doors are opened Dequently.
You may hear a whooshing sound when
tile doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within tile appliance.
The cabinet fan runs confimlously except
when tile door is opened.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sounds
when the appliance is first i)lugged in.
This hal)pens as tim appliance cools to
the coITect temi)eramre.
Tile electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activam to
control appliance components.
Expansion and contraction of cooling
coils during and after defrost can cause
cracking or i)oi)ping sounds.
WHIB./
You may Ileal the fans spinning at
high speeds. This lmppens when the
appliance is first plugged in, when the
door is opened fiequently or when a
large amount of food is added to tile
appliance. Tim fans hel I) maintain
desired temperatures.
If the door is open for over 3 minutes,
you may hear the fans come on in order
to cool tile light bulbs.
The thns change speeds in order to provide
optimal cooling and energy' saving:s.
WATERSOUNDS
6
The flow of refligerant through tile
freezer cooling coils may make a
gurgling noise like boiling water.
_4'amr dropping on flae deflost hearer can
cause a sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing sound
during file defrost cycle.
A wamr dripping noise may occur
during tile deflost cycle as ice mehs
from the evaporator and flows into
tile drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.
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The Problem Solver
t@esh-Food I¢_q)'ig'erator
Questions ?
Use this
problem
solver/
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
APPLIANCE
DOES NOT OPERATE
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING (Sfight
vibration is normaL)
COMPRESSOR
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF" FREQUENTLY
FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
RI?LARWALL
• Appliance may be in defl'ost cvcle when compressor motor does not
operate for about 30 minutes.
• Appliance is so quiet, that most of the time wm will hear low or no
operating noise.
• Controls are set to OFE Press ON/OFF button on control panel
fin" a minimmn of 3 seconds.
• If interior light is not on, appliance mav not be plugged in
at wall outlet. Push the l)lug completely into the wall outlet.
• The fllse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fllse or reset
the breaker.
• The appliance is in showroom mode. Unplug it and I)lm*_it back in.
• A(!iust the lexelin,*_legs, as shown in the Installation Instructions.
• Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 horn's fi_r the
appliance to completely cool down.
• Often occurs when large alllO/ints of tood are placed in appliance.
This is normal.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or fl'equent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperatm'e control set at the coldest setting,
See Temperature Control.
• Temperature control not set cold enough.
See Temperature Control. Allow 12 to 24 horn's tot temperature to
change.
• _'arm weather or fl'equent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package mav be holding door open.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can afl'ect the overall temperatm'e.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
third shelf.
• Too freqtlent or too long door ol)enings.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can attect the overall temperatm'e.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
third shelf.
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The Problem Solver
t_resh-Food I¢_q)'ig'erator
Questions ?
Use this
problem
solver, t
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
APPLIANCE
HAS ODOR
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
APPLIANCE
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
APPLIANCE
APPLIANCE
NEVER SHUTS OFF
BUT TEMPERATURES
ARE OK
ACTUAL
TEMPERATURI]
NOT EQUAL TO
SET TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURI]
WILL NOT ADJUST
• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• Kee I) open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.
• Door gasket is sticking or tolding over. Apply petroleum .jelly or
paraffin wax to the tace of the gasket.
• The door is hitting an internal component inside the
appliance. Adjust interior components to prevent interterence.
• Not/lntlS/lal during periods of high humidity. Wipe s/IYt_lce eli'>
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Too frequent or too hmg door openings.
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when doors
are opened.
• No [)()wet" at outlet.
• I.ight bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.
• Normal air flow cooling motor: In the refl'igeration process, it is
normal that heat be expelled in the area under the appliance.
Some floor coverings are sensitive and will discolor at these safe
and nori//al teinperatures.
• Adaptive defl'ost keeps compressor rtmning during door openings.
This is normal. The appliance will cycle off alter the door remains
closed tot two horn's.
• Normal operation in extrei/le teil/perattlres.
• Unit just plugged in. Allow 24 horn's tot the s):steln to stabilize.
• Door open fl)r too hmg. Allow 24 hours tot the system to stabilize.
• Warm contents added to appliance. Allow 24 horn's for the system
to stabilize.
• Defl'ost cycle is in process. Allow 24 horn's fl)r the svstem to stabilize.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperatm'e.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
third shelf.
• Temperatm'e may be in lockout mode. Press both + and - pads flw
5 seconds to tmlock the temperature.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can afl'ect the overall temperatm'e.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
third shelf.
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(;onsumer Services
Fresh-Food R_J)_igeralor
With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,
we will be there. All you have to do is call toll-free, t
GE Answer
Center ®
In the USA:
800.626.2000
Whatever vour question about any M(mogmm major appliance, GE Answer Cente_ _')
inlormation service is awfilable to hell). Yore" call--and yore" question--will be answered
promptly and com'teouslv. And wm can call any time. (;E Answer Cente_ _')service is open
24 hom_ a da5 7 days a week.
OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogra_a.com
In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
In-Home Repair
Service
In the USA:
800.444.1845
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
AGE consumer service protessional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
that's convenient tot you. Many GE (_onsumer Service company-operated locations otti_r
you se_wice today or tomorro_, or at wmr convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Otu" thctory-trained technicians know yotu" appliance
inside and out--so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.
For Customers
With Special
Needs...
In the USA:
800.626.2000
[r
S_CT,ON _A
(;E offers Braille controls fi)r a xarietx of (;E appliances and a
broclmre to assist in I)lanning, a barrie_fi'ee kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Consumers _sith impaired hearing or speech _sho ha',e access to a
TDD or a comentional teletypewriter may call 800,TDD,(;EAC
(8(1(I.833.4322) to request information or set\ice.
Service Contracts
In the USA:
800.626.2224
ln Canada:
1.888.880.3030
You can have the sectu'e teeling that (;E Consumer Service will still be there after votu"
warranty expires. Pro'chase a (;E contract while wmr warranty is still in etti_ct and you'll
receive a substantial discotmt. With a m ultiple-year contract, you're assm'ed of flltm'e
service at today's prices.
Parts and
Accessories
In theUSA:
800.626.2002
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
Individuals qualified to service their own applimaces 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 flfllv warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this lnmlual cover procedures intended to be
performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service
persomlel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Warranty
Fresh-Food Refl'ig'eralor
YOUR MONOGRAM FRESH-FOOD REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or canceled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
WHATIS
COVERED
l')om the Date
of the O'_¢inal
Purchase
FULL ONE-YFAR WARRANTY
For one year from (late of original purchase, we will provide, Dee of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or replace a*U part q/'the/i'e,_hvfi_od _z'/r_g'(,ratorthat lilils because of
a manulhcmring defect.
FULL FIVE-YF_R WARRANTY
For fixe xears• fl-Oln date of original pin-chase, we will proxide, fl'ee of charge, parts and serxice labor
in _otn _home to repair or replace a_U parl o_'lhe _ealed _vji'i_'emli_t_',, sy,slem (the compressor, condenser,
exaporator and all connecting tuhing) that lifils because of a manulitctming delect.
This warranty is extended to the oliginal purchaser and any succeeding owner li)r products pro'chased
li)r ordinar\ home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, \.\_mhington, D.C. or Canada. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is I,[MITED because you must pa} to ship the prod uct to the set\ice
shop or li)r the service technician's travel costs to your heine.
All warrant\ service will be provided bv our Factory Service Centers or bv our authorized Customer
Care _servicers during normal working hours.
ShouM your appliance need set\ice, dining warranty period or beyond, in the USA call
800.444.1845. In Canada: 888.880.3030.
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.
• Replacement of the light bulbs.
• Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance.
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You axe responsible
for providing adequate electrical, plumbing
and other cmmecting facilities.
• Loss of food due to spoilage (in the USA
tufty).
• Incidental or consequential damage caused
by possible defects with this appliance.
• Damage after delivery.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exchlsion or linfitation of incidental or consequei_tial
dalnages, so the above linfitation or exchlsion Inay not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you Inay also have other fights which w_rv ti'om state to state/province
to province. To know what your legal rights are in your state/province, consult your local or
state/provincial consuuler affairs office or w)ur state's Attorney General.
Waacrantor in USA: General Electric Compm_y,
Louisville, KY 40225
WaJcrantor in Canada: Cmuco Inc.
197D5891PO02
49-60306-3
07-04 JR
Printed in Slovenia
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Monogram:
GEConsumer & Industrial
LouisvilJe, KY 40225
@2004GE Company
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