GE GIE18GSHSS Manual

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To ensure safe food storage, allow the 

refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for 

at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food.

•  For colder temperatures, turn the knob 

towards Colder.

•  For warmer temperatures, turn the knob 

towards Cold.

Turning the refrigerator control will change 

temperatures in both compartments. For 

example, if the refrigerator control is turned to 

a colder setting, the freezer control may have 

to be adjusted to a warmer setting. Turning 

the freezer control will change only the freezer 

temperature.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air 

in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. 

For good circulation, do not block cold air vents 

with food items.

Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards 

Colder.

Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Cold.

Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.

Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold.

Turn Refrigerator Control To 0.

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When making changes to the temperature 

controls, wait 24 hours for the temperature 

to stabilize before making additional changes.

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When first turning refrigerator on, move

refrigerator and freezer controls to Normal. 

This is the recommended initial setting. After 

24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.

Turning the refrigerator temperature control 

to “0” turns off the compressor and prevents 

the refrigerator from cooling, but does not 

disconnect the power to the light bulb and 

other electrical components. To turn off 

power to your refrigerator, you must unplug 

the power cord from the wall outlet.