GE Monogram
®
Use and Care Guide
Beverage Center
ZDB24
Consumer Information
Beverage Center
If you
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the beverage center.
received a
damaged
beverage
center
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back of this guide.
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.
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 further help.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all
the details—including your phone number
to:
For customers in the USA:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced
your appliance. Explain why you are not
pleased. In most cases, this will solve the
problem.
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all
the details—including your phone
number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE IT IS USED, THE APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED
AND LOCATED AS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE.
wDANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigeration Product:
abandoned refrigeration products are still
dangerous. . . even if they will sit for “just
a few days.” If you are getting rid of your
old appliance, please follow these
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
instructions to help prevent accidents.
CFC DISPOSAL
Old refrigeration products have
cooling systems that used CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away an old
refrigeration product, make sure the CFC
refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally
release this CFC refrigerant you can be
subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVANT D’ÊTRE UTILISÉ, L’APPAREIL MÉNAGER DOIT ÊTRE BIEN
INSTALLÉ ET SE TROUVER À L’ENDROIT DÉCRIT DANS CE GUIDE.
wDANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS
Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie
sont toujours d’actualité. Les appareils de
réfrigération abandonés sont toujours aussi
dangereux, même si on n’attend que “quelque
jours” pour s’en débarasser. Si vous ne gardez
pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les
directives ci-dessous afin de prévenir les
accidents.
Avant de vous débarasser de votre vieux
appareil de réfrigération:
• Démontez les portes.
• Laissez les clayettes en place afin d’empêcher
les enfants de grimper à l’intérieur.
SE DÉBARRASSER DU CFC
Les vieux appareils de réfrigération ont un
système de refroidissement qui a utilisé les
CFC (chlorofluorocarbones). Les CFCs sont
jugés nocifs pour l’ozone stratosphérique.
technicien qualifié. Si vous libérez
intentionnellement ce frigogène avec CFC
vouz pouvez être soumis aux contraventions
et à l’emprisonnement après les stipulations
des lois sur l’environment.
Si vous débarrassez de votre viel appareil de
réfrigération, assurez-vous que le frigorigène
avec CFC soit enlevé correctement par un
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
The appliance should always be plugged
remove the third (ground) prong from the into its own individual electrical outlet
power cord. For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly grounded.
which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate. This provides the best
performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
The power cord of this appliance is
equipped with a 3-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
Never unplug an appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded.
Repair or replace immediately all power
cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet
is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
When moving the appliance, be careful
not to roll over or damage the power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Use of adapter plugs not permitted in Canada.)
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
adapter plug.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
a wall outlet cover screw does not ground
the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit
However, if you must use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a temporary
connection may be made to a properly
grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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.
Use of an adapter plug will increase
the clearance needed for the back of
the appliance.
When disconnecting the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter in
place with one hand while pulling the
power cord plug with the other hand.
If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE
Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la
troisième broche (mise à la terre) de la
fiche du cordon d’alimentation. Pour
votre sécurité, cet appareil doit être
correctement mis à la terre.
Cette précaution est recommandée pour
garantir un rendement optimum et éviter
une surcharge des circuits électriques de la
résidence, ce qui pourrait créer un risque
d’incendie par surschauffe des fils.
Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil
Ne débranchez jamais l’appareil en
est muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la tirant le cordon d’alimentation.
terre) qui se branche dans une prise mural Saisissez fermement la fiche du cordon
ordinaire à 3 alvéoles (mise à la terre)
pour réduire au minimum les risques du
chocs électriques.
et tirez droit pour la retirer de la prise.
Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement
tout cordon effiloché ou endommagé.
N’utilisez pas un cordon fendillé ou
présentant des signes d’usure.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le
circuit par un électricien qualifié pour
vous assurer que la prise est correctement
mise à la terre.
Lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil du mur,
faites attention de ne pas la faire rouler sur
le cordon d’alimentation afin de ne pas
l’endommager.
Si la prise murale est du type standard
à 2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire
remplacer par une prise à 3 alvéoles
correctement mise à la terre.
La machine à glaçons doit toujours être
branché dans sa propre prise de courant,
dont la tension nominale est identique à
celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique.
FICHE D’ADAPTATION (Fiches d’adaptation non permises au Canada)
Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas utiliser une fiche d’adaptation à cause des risques potentiels
qu’elle présente dans certaines circonstances.
Toutefois, si vous décidez d’utiliser tout
de même une fiche d’adaptation, vous
pouvez effectuer un raccordement
temporaire, si les codes locaux le
permettent, dans une prise de courant
à 2 alvéoles adéquatement mise à la terre
en utilisant une fiche d’adaptation
homologuée UL, en vente dans la plupart
des quincailleries.
Sinon, la borne de mise à la terre de la
fiche d’adaptation risque de casser avec
le temps.
Si la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche
casse, N’UTILISEZ PAS l’appareil tant
qu’une mise à la terre adéquate n’aura pas
été rétablie.
Le fait de fixer la borne de mise à la
terre de la fiche d’adaptation à la plaque
de la prise de courant n’assure pas
automatiquement la mise à la terre
de l’appareil. Il faut que la vis soit en
métal, non isolée, et que la prise de
courant soit mise à la terre par l’entremise
du câblage de résidence. Faites vérifier le
circuit par un électricien qualifié pour
vous assurer que la prise est adéquatement
mise à la terre.
La fente la plus longue de la fiche doit
être alignée avec la fente la plus longue
de la prise murale afin d’assurer la polarité
appropriée pour le branchement du
cordon d’alimentation.
Lorsque vous débranchez le cordon
d’alimentation de la fiche d’adaptation,
saisissez toujours la fiche d’une main
pendant que vous tirez sur la fiche du
cordon d’alimentation de l’autre.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord.
However, if you must 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CORDONS PROLONGATEURS
Nous vous recommandons fortement de
ne pas utíliser de cordons prolongateurs
à cause des risques potentiels qu’ils
présentent dans certaines conditions.
cordon à 3 fils avec mise à la terre pour
appareils électroménagers homologué
UL (aux États-Unis) ou homologué CSA
(au Canada), pourvu d’une fiche et d’une
prise mises à la terre de 15 ampères
(minimum) et de 120 volts.
Toutefois si vous décidez d’utiliser tout
de même un cordon prolongateur, il est
absolument nécessaire qu’il s’agisse d’un
CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES
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Controls and Features
Beverage Center
Before using, be sure all packing materials If you are discarding an old refrigerator,
Remove
packaging
and tape have been removed. There is a
shipping bracket below the handle.
Remove the bracket and replace the three
screws with the plug buttons.
remove the doors to reduce the danger of
children being trapped inside.
Temperature
control
The temperature range of the beverage
center is from the mid thirties to the low
fifties.
To set the control,
turn it to the middle
thermostat setting.
Once the beverage
center is loaded,
allow at least 48 hours
before making any
adjustments to the
initial setting.
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As with any refrigeration product, there is
a slight temperature variance at different
locations within the cabinet.
The coolest area will be in the upper part
of the cabinet (33°–39°F).
The cooler area will be in the middle
section (39°–45°F).
The lower part of the cabinet is the
warmest section (44°–52°F).
Interior light
and switch
When the switch is in the OFF position, the
light comes on only when the door is opened.
The interior light makes it easy to view
your wine labels and enhances the display
of your collection.
The bottom racks pull out so bottles can be
easily added or removed.
Pull-out
racks
Do not put tall bottles on the bottom rack.
They may prevent the door from closing.
Loading
tips and
suggestions
•The bottom rack may be removed for
•Do not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the beverage center shelves.
They could seriously injure themselves
and possibly cause damage to the
beverage center.
storing large items.
•Remember to turn off the light when it is
no longer needed.
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Care and Cleaning
Beverage Center
Unplug the beverage center before
cleaning.
Condenser
Be sure that nothing obstructs the
required air flow openings in the front
of the cabinet.
For best performance, brush or vacuum
lint and dirt from the condenser once a
year. Unscrew the grille on the bottom
front of the cabinet to access the
condenser.
The painted cabinet can be washed with
mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly
with clear water. Never use abrasive
scouring powders.
Cabinet
Interior
Wash the inside with mild soap and water
or baking soda and water.
Do not use an abrasive powder, solvent,
polish cleaner or undiluted detergent.
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Care and Cleaning
Beverage Center
Glass door
Door gasket
Use a glass cleaner or mild soap and water
and a soft cloth to clean the glass door. Do
not use any abrasive powders.
The vinyl gasket may be cleaned with mild
soap and water, a baking soda solution or a
mild scouring powder. Rinse well.
Light bulb
replacement
Unplug the beverage center before
replacing the light bulb.
The light shield is held in place by three
screws. Remove the screws and light shield
to remove the light bulb. Replace with the
same type bulb—a 15-watt, intermediate
base bulb.
In the event
of a power
failure
If the power fails, open the door as
infrequently as possible to maintain
the temperature.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Built-In Dimensions
Beverage Center
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1
8
23 / ″
(606 mm)
8
24 / ″
The beverage center can be a free-standing
model or can be built in using the cut-out
dimensions below.
Installation
dimensions
(613 mm)
When building in the beverage center, be
sure to allow for a full door swing so you
have full access to the pull-out racks.
1
2
34 / ″
(876 mm)
See the Installation Instructions (Pub. No.
49-6981) for complete directions.
Product dimensions:
Height: 341/2″ (876 mm)
Width: 237/8″ (606 mm)
Depth: 241/8″ (613 mm)
Cut-out dimensions:
Height: 341/2–35″ (876–889 mm)
Width: 24″ (610 mm) minimum
Depth: 24″ (610 mm) minimum
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Reversing the Door Swing
Beverage Center
To reverse
the door
1. Remove the top hinge pin using a 1/8″
Allen wrench.
Slip Shim
Behind Hinge
2. Lift the door off the bottom hinge.
3. Replace the hinge pin in the top hinge.
Top
Hinge
4. Switch the top and bottom hinges and
move them to the other side. If shims
are behind the hinges, move them with
the hinges. See illustration.
5. Insert the plug buttons into the old
hinge holes.
6. Unscrew the light trigger from the
bottom of the door. Insert the screws,
that were packed with this Use and Care
Guide, into the light trigger holes.
7. Before turning the door upside down,
new holes will need to be drilled for the
light trigger. Be careful not to drill down
more than 1/2″ or you may damage the
Bottom
Hinge
Light Trigger
1
door glass. Measure 12 /4″ from the right
side and make a mark. Measure 3/4″
over from the first mark and make a
second mark. Measure 11/16″ in from
the front edge of the door and make a
mark. See illustration. This is where the
new holes will be drilled using a 5/32″
drill bit. Install the light trigger.
Top of the Door
3/4″
11/16″
1
4
12 / ″
8. Remove the top hinge pin using a 1/8″
Allen wrench.
Front of the Door
9. Turn the door upside down and place
the door on the bottom hinge pin.
10.Install the top hinge pin into the door
with the Allen wrench.
11.Open and close the door to test the door
swing. If the door drags and does not
close evenly, loosen the hinge screws
and slip shims behind the hinge. If
shims are already behind the hinges,
readjust them. Tighten screws and test
again.
12.Remove the old nameplate and stick the
new Monogram nameplate on the door
using the template included.
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Notes
Beverage Center
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Notes
Beverage Center
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Consumer Services
Beverage Center
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!
GE Answer
Center®
Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In the USA:
800.626.2000
In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
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.
In the USA:
800.444.1845
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
For Customers
With Special
Needs…
GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a
brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a
TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322) to request information or service.
In the USA:
800.626.2000
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.
In the USA:
800.626.2224
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
Parts and
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.
Accessories
In the USA:
800.626.2002
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be
performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
In Canada:
1.888.880.3030
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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to
have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and mail
your Consumer
After completing this
Read your “Use and Care
Guide” carefully. It will
help you operate your
new appliance properly.
If you have questions, or
need more information
in the USA, call the
registration, write your
model and serial numbers
in this guide. You will need
this information should
you require service. The
service number in the
USA: 800.444.1845. In
Canada: 1.888.880.3030.
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of mind
of knowing we can
contact you in the
unlikely event of a
GE Answer Center
®
1
safety modification.
2
3
800.626.2000. In Canada
call 1.888.880.3030
Important: To ensure that your product is registered, mail the separate product registration card.
If the separate product registration card is missing, fold and mail the form below. No envelope is needed.
FOLD HERE
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Product
Model
Serial
Beverage Center
Mr. l Ms. l Mrs. l Miss l
First
Name
Last
Name
Street
Address
Apt. #
Zip
Code
City
State
Date Placed
In Use
Month
Phone
Number
Day
Year
Monogram®
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY 40225
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Warranty for customers in Canada
Beverage Center
YOUR MONOGRAM BEVERAGE CENTER WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the beverage center that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
COVERED
From the Date
of the Original
Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor,
condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in Canada.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 1.888.880.3030.
• Service trips to your home to teach you how
to use the product.
• Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or used
commercially.
WHAT IS NOT
COVERED
Read your Use and Care material.
• Improper installation.
If you then have any questions about
operating the product, please contact your
dealer or our Consumer Relations office at
the address below, or call, toll free:
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical, plumbing
and other connecting facilities.
1.888.880.3030
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
• Damage to the product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
To know what your legal rights are in your province, consult your local or provincial consumer
affairs office.
Warrantor: Camco Inc. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager,
Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3.
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Warranty for customers in the USA
Beverage Center
YOUR MONOGRAM BEVERAGE CENTER WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the beverage center that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
COVERED
From the Date
of the Original
Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor,
condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In
Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the
product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800.444.1845.
• Service trips to your home to teach you how
to use the product.
• Damage to the product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
WHAT IS NOT
COVERED
Read your Use and Care material.
• Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or used
commercially.
If you then have any questions about
operating the product, please contact your
dealer or our Customer Relations office at
the address below, or call, toll free:
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical, plumbing
and other connecting facilities.
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.
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—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
41006080
Part No. 162D9631P002
Monogram®
Pub No. 49-60036
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY 40225
8-99 JR
Printed in the United States
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