Owner’s
Manual
Side-by-Side
36″, 42″, 48″
Built-In Refrigerators
49-60559-2
224D1893P005
08-08 JR
monogram.com
Consumer Information
Built-In Refrigerators
Read this manual carefully. It is intended
to help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
If you don’t understand something or need more
help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service
numbers included in the back section of this
manual.
Before
using your
refrigerator
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
OR
Visit our website at: monogram.com
You’ll see them on a label in the lower right hand Before sending in this card, please write these
Write
side of the fresh food compartment beneath
the climate control drawer.
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
down the
model &
serial
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card
included with this manual.
numbers
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your refrigerator.
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the refrigerator.
If you
received a
damaged
refrigerator
Before you request service, check the
Problem Solver in the back of this manual.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
Save time
& money
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
For customers in Canada:
If you
need
service
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
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 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:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Mabe Canada Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
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, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• In refrigerators with an automatic icemaker,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element located on the bottom of the
icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
w WARNING –
When using
this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas:
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning
and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
• After your refrigerator is in operation,
do not touch the cold surfaces in the
freezer compartment, particularly when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
set the Master Light switch in the OFF position
to turn off the lights in order to avoid contact
with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light
bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Setting the refrigerator temperature
controls to OFF does not remove power
to the light circuit.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
w DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or 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 instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigeration
Product:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
REFRIGERANTS
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed 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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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
LISEZ ET CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
inférieure de la machine à glaçons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le mécanisme
de la machine à glaçons pendant que
le réfrigérateur est branché.
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AVERTISSEMENT :
Lorsque
vous utilisez le réfrigérateur, observez
toujours certaines précautions de base,
notamment :
• Éloignez les doigts des parties du
réfrigérateur où l’on peut facilement
se pincer : les espaces entre les portes
et les placards sont toujours étroits. Soyez
prudent lorsque vous fermez les portes
de l’appareil en présence des enfants.
• N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son usage
prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel.
• Installez le réfrigérateur conformément aux
directives d’installation avant de l’utiliser.
• Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s’asseoir,
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes
du réfrigérateur. Ils pourraient endommager
le réfrigérateur et se blesser gravement.
• Débranchez votre réfrigérateur avant
de le nettoyer et de le réparer. REMARQUE :
Nous vous recommandons vivement de confier
toute réparation à un technicien qualifié.
• Une fois le réfrigérateur en marche,
ne touchez pas les surfaces froides
du congélateur, surtout si vous avez
les mains humides ou mouillées : la peau
risque d’adhérer à ces surfaces très froides.
• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grillée,
mettez le commutateur de lumière principale
en position OFF (arrêt) pour éteindre la lumière
afin d’éviter tout contact avec un fil sous
tension. (Une ampoule grillée peut se briser
pendant l’opération). REMARQUE : Lorsque
vous placez les commandes de température
du réfrigérateur sur OFF (arrêt), l’alimentation
électrique de l’ampoule n’est pas coupée.
• N’entreposez et n’utilisez pas d’essence
ou autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables
à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil électroménager.
• Pour les réfrigérateurs dotés d’une machine
à glaçons automatique, évitez le contact avec
les pièces mobiles du mécanisme éjecteur,
ou avec l’élément chauffant situé à la partie
• Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments
surgelés qui ont complètement dégelé.
w DANGER! 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.
RÉFRIGÉRANTS
Tous les appareils de réfrigération
contiennent des réfrigérants qui, conformément
aux lois fédérales, doivent être enlevés avant
toute élimination de l’appareil. Si vous vous
débarrassez de vieux appareils de réfrigération,
vérifiez, auprès de la société qui s’occupe
de leur élimination, ce que vous devez faire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT
THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
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.
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.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When moving the appliance, be careful not to
roll over or damage the power cord.
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.
Use of a GFI (Ground Fault Interruptor) is not
recommended for the refrigerator outlet.
The appliance should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
N’UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE D’ADAPTATION POUR
RACCORDER LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR DANS UNE PRISE
MURALE À 2 ALVÉOLES.
N’UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS PROLONGATEURS
AVEC CET APPAREIL.
Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est
muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre)
qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire
à 3 alvéoles (mise à la terre) pour réduire
au minimum les risques du chocs électriques.
Ne débranchez jamais l’appareil en tirant
le cordon d’alimentation. Saisissez fermement
la fiche du cordon 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.
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.
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.
L’utilisation d’un interrupteur de défaut
à la terre (GFI–Ground Fault Interruptor)
nést pas recommandé pour la prise
de courant du réfrigérateur.
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. 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.
CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES
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Temperature Controls
Built-In Refrigerators
Preset Settings:
Allow 24 hours to reach these preset temperatures.
The temperature display shows the actual
temperature of the freezer and fresh food
compartments. The actual temperature will vary press the
To check the current temperature setting
for the fresh food or freezer compartment,
Temperature
controls
or
pad once. After 5 seconds,
from the set temperature based on factors such
as door opening, amount of food, defrost cycling
and room temperature.
the display will return to the actual temperature.
To change the temperature settings, press
the
or
pads to desired temperature set
NOTE: Frequent door openings or door left open
for periods of time may increase the internal
temperature of the freezer and fresh food
compartments temporarily.
point for fresh food and freezer separately.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach
the temperature you have set.
Temperature Ranges
To turn off the cooling system in both
the freezer and fresh food compartments, press
Low
High
34°F
1°C
45°F
7°C
Fresh Food
Freezer
either
pad until both displays show OFF.
To turn the cooling system on, press either
pad. The preset temperatures of 0°F and 37°F
will appear in the display.
–6°F
–21°C
+6°F
–14°C
NOTE: Setting the controls to OFF stops
cooling, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refrigerator.
To change the temperature display
between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press
Temp Display °C/°F.
Changing
display
temperatures
from °F to °C
To turn the Door Alarm feature on, press
DOOR ALARM once. The ACTIVE light will come
on. To turn it off, press it again.
When the DOOR ALARM
Door
alarm
is active, the alarm will flash
and beep if you keep the door
open for more than 2 minutes.
On models with a dispenser, the Door Alarm
feature is located on the dispenser panel on
the front of the freezer door.
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Water Filter Cartridge
Built-In Refrigerators
The water filter cartridge is located in the top
machine compartment of the refrigerator.
To Reset the Filter Status Light:
Water filter
cartridge
Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds.
To Replace the Filter:
Filter Bypass Plug:
The filter cartridge is designed
to filter 300 gallons of water
(lasting approximately 12 months).
You must use the filter bypass plug:
a) if you have a household
reverse osmosis water system
and/or another form of home
water filtration system
There is a replacement indicator light
for the water filter cartridge on the temperature
control panel. This light will turn yellow to tell
you that you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced when
the replacement indicator light turns red
or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icemaker decreases.
Filter
Bypass
Plug
b) if a replacement filter is not
available.
The bypass plug and the mini-manual are located
in the top machine compartment.
The icemaker and dispenser will not operate
without the filter or filter bypass plug installed.
Installing the Filter Cartridge:
1. Remove the old cartridge by slowly turning
it to the left. A small amount of water may
drip down. Do not pull down on the cartridge.
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the United
States, visit our Website at monogram.com, or
call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
2. Fill the new cartridge with water from the tap
to allow for better flow immediately after
installation.
Replacement filter cartridge: MWF
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow
pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center.
3. Line up the arrow on the cartridge with
the center of the holder. Do not push it up
into the holder.
4. Slowly turn it to the right until the cartridge
stops. It will rotate about 1/4 turn. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Cartridge
Slowly turn it to the right.
Do not overtighten.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Remove the water filter to
immediately stop any water leak from the
Icemaker/Dispenser system. The water filter
cartridge holder (bracket) acts as a cut-off valve
when the filter is removed and will prevent
further leaking.
Call 1.800.844.1845 to schedule a service call
to repair the leak.
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Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models)
Built-In Refrigerators
How it Works
Dispenser
with
The electronic controls on the dispenser are
truly interactive. The control panel is equipped
with a proximity sensor that causes the panel to
light up as you approach the dispenser (approx.
2 inches). To make a selection, simply touch
the graphic for the feature you want, and the
halo for that feature will light up. When you walk
away from the refrigerator, the lighted graphics
switch off automatically.
glass-touch
controls
Spill Shelf
How to Use
Dispenser Light:
To dispense water or ice: select WATER , CUBED
ICE or CRUSHED ICE . Then press the glass
gently against the top of the dispenser cradle.
This feature turns the night light
on and off. The light also comes
on when the dispenser cradle is
pressed. If this light burns out, it
should be replaced with a 6 watt
12V maximum bulb. The bulb is available
through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Order part number WR02X10675.
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce
water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be
cleaned regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator
is first installed, there may be air in the water
line system. Press the dispenser cradle for at
least two minutes to remove trapped air from
the water line and to fill the water system.
To flush out impurities in the water line,
throw away the first gallon of water.
Door Alarm:
To turn the Door Alarm feature on,
touch DOOR ALARM once. To turn
it off, press it again.
When the DOOR ALARM
is active, the alarm will flash and beep if you
keep the door open for more than 2 minutes.
CAUTION:
Never put fingers
or any other objects into the ice crusher
discharge opening.
Locking the Dispenser:
Touch CONTROL LOCK for
3 seconds to lock the dispenser
and control pad. To unlock, touch
it again for 3 seconds.
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Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models)
Built-In Refrigerators
To remove:
Ice storage
bin
Access Door
Lift up the access door to reach the icemaker.
Set the icemaker power switch to the OFF
position. With the access door closed, support
the storage bin at the bottom while slightly
lifting. Pull bin straight out.
Ice Storage Bin
To replace:
Rotate
Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks
into the slot on the shelf. If the bin does not go
all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the bin back
again.
Drive
Mechanism
• Do not add ice from trays or bags to
the storage bin. It may not crush or
dispense well.
• After crushed ice is dispensed, some water
may drip from the chute.
Important
facts about
your ice
• Sometimes a mound of ice chips will form
on the door in the ice chute. This condition
is normal and usually occurs when you have
dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The ice
chips will eventually evaporate.
• Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use
of narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up
ice can jam the chute or cause the door in
the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a wooden
spoon.
& water
dispenser
• Dispensed water is not ice cold. For colder
water, simply add crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water.
• Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans,
bottles or food packages in the storage bin
may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
• The first glass of water dispensed may
be warmer than the following ones.
This is normal.
• To keep dispensed ice from missing
the glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
• To eliminate drips on the spill shelf, tilt
the glass in slightly when dispensing water.
• Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected CUBES. This happens
occasionally when a few cubes accidentally
get directed to the crusher.
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Automatic Icemaker
Built-In Refrigerators
A newly-installed refrigerator may take
12–24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic
icemaker
Icemaker
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle—approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour
period, depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of
door openings and other use conditions.
Power
Switch
Feeler Arm
If the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the icemaker, set the
power switch to OFF.
After the icemaker has been turned on again,
there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before
the icemaker resumes operations.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, set the power switch to ON
.
Throw away the first full bucket of ice.
NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average
water pressure, you may hear the icemaker
water valve cycle on several times when
making one batch of ice.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm,
the icemaker will stop producing ice.
NOTE: Icemaker works best between
40 and 120 PSI home water pressure.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
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Climate Control Drawer
Built-In Refrigerators
How it Works
Climate
Control
drawer
The Climate Control feature is a system of
dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor, and a
heater. The Climate Control drawer can be used to
chill items quickly, thaw foods quickly or store items
at their optimum temperatures.
EXPRESS THAW—This feature thaws items
in hours rather than days. Food is gently
thawed in a cool environment by circulating
air throughout the drawer. Temperature is
maintained in the drawer by cycling a small
heater off and on as needed. Once the thaw
cycle is complete, the pan will automatically
adjust to a temperature of 27–37°F to store
the food at its optimum temperature.
The drawer is tightly sealed to prevent the drawer’s
temperature from causing temperature fluctuations
in the rest of the refrigerator.
SELECT TEMP—Use this feature to store items at
their optimum temperatures. The CITRUS setting
will maintain a drawer temperature of 39–47°F
by cycling a small heater off and on as needed.
The PRODUCE setting will maintain the drawer
temperature at 31–38°F by drawing in additional
cold air as needed. The MEAT setting will
NOTE: By turning the controls on the Climate
Control drawer off, the drawer can be used as
a standard sealed produce pan.
maintain the drawer temperature at 27–37°F
by drawing in additional cold air as needed.
EXPRESS CHILL—This feature can be used
to cool items in minutes, rather than hours.
Extra cool air is circulated throughout the
drawer. Once the cycle is complete, the drawer
will revert to the pre-set fresh food temperature.
How to Use
• The displayed actual temperature of
the Climate Control drawer may vary slightly
from the SET temperature based on usage
and operation environment.
1 Empty the drawer. Place the items in
the drawer.
2 Select the Express Thaw,™ Express Chill™
or Select Temp™ pad. The display will come
on. Press the pad until the light appears next
to the desired setting. Use the chart on
NOTE: For food safety reasons, it is
recommended that foods be wrapped in
plastic wrap when using Express Thaw.™
This will help contain meat juices and
improve thawing performance.
the next page to determine the best setting.
• To stop a feature before it is finished,
press that feature’s pad until no options
are selected and the display is off.
• During Express Thaw™ and Express Chill,™
the display on the controls will count down
the time remaining in the cycle.
• After the Express Thaw™ cycle is
complete, the drawer will reset to the MEAT
setting (27–37°F) to help preserve thawed
items until they are used.
Express Chill™
Express Thaw™
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Climate Control Drawer
Built-In Refrigerators
NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.
Climate
Control
chart
Citrus Setting (39–47°F)
15 Minutes
0.5 Lbs. (4 hours)
• Oranges, Lemons, Limes,
• 1 Beverage Can (12 oz)
• Individually Wrapped
Pineapple, Cantaloupe
Filet Mignon (0.5 lb)
• 2 Small Juice Boxes
• Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes,
(6–8 oz each)
• Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb)
Peppers, Eggplant, Squash
30 Minutes
• Wine (750 ml bottle)
1.5 Lbs. (8 hours)
• Chicken Breasts (1.5 lbs)
• Ground Beef (1.5 lbs)
• Steak (1.5 lbs)
Produce Setting (31–38°F)
• Strawberries, Raspberries,
Kiwifruit, Pears, Cherries,
Blackberries, Grapes, Plums,
Nectarines, Apples
• 2 to 6 Beverage Cans
(12 oz each)
• 2 Plastic 20 oz Bottles
of Beverage
3.0 Lbs. (12 hours)
• Chicken Breasts (3.0 lbs)
• Ground Beef (3.0 lbs)
• Steak (3.0 lbs)
• Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn,
Mushrooms, Spinach,
• 4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes
(6–8 oz each)
Cauliflower, Kale, Green
Onions, Beets, Onions
• 3 Foil Juice Packets
45 Minutes
• 2 Liter of Beverage
• 1/2 Gallon of Juice
• Gelatin—1 package
Meat Setting (27–37°F)
• Raw Meat, Fish and Poultry
Control Lock
Control
lock
Press and hold this pad for 3 seconds to lock
the settings for the Climate Control drawer.
To unlock, press and hold for another 3 seconds.
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Storage Pans and Climate Control Drawer
Built-In Refrigerators
Use the Sealed Deli Pan for the convenient
Sealed
deli pan
storage of lunch meats and cheese, hors
d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks. The pan and
shelf to which it is attached can be adjusted
to any height.
The top pan is designed to provide constant high
humidity levels.
Sealed
produce
pans
Make sure the drawers are closed completely
to maintain the correct humidity level.
To remove a drawer or pan:
Drawer
and pan
removal
1. Pull the pan out to the stop position.
2. Lift the front of the pan up and out of
the wire holder.
3. Lift the back of the pan up and out.
To replace a pan:
1. Place the back of the pan in 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.
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