Are you wondering how to put shelves back in your GE refrigerator? If so, you are in the right place!
In this article we will talk through:
- How to replace GE
fridge shelves - Best ways to organize your
fridge
There are many different types of shelves inside GE refrigerators. The method in which they remove and reinsert changes for each type of shelf.
You may find yourself in need of help if it is your first time cleaning your GE
It is important to note that depending on the type of
How to put shelves back in GE refrigerator
Half-width shelves
To insert half-width shelves, hook the top bracket onto the track. From there, lower the shelf onto the support rails. It is important to decide on the shelf height beforehand. This depends on your own height and what you intend to store inside your
Full-width shelves
Depending on what type of GE
For full-width shelves, the
To insert full-width shelves, slide the shelves into the supports. Secure the stop-locks (making sure that the bent end is facing the end).
Fresh-food compartments
The drawers at the bottom of most GE refrigerators (fresh food compartments) that keep fruit and vegetables fresh are easy to put back in. There are no hooks and all you need to do is align them with their supports and insert. Remember to push the drawers back in once done.
Snack drawers
Snack drawers are only present on certain models. If you have snack drawers, place them back in your GE
How to insert GE freezer shelves
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Ice tray shelves
Ice tray shelves are only present in certain models. GE fridges usually have either an ice tray shelf or a full-width step shelf.
To put the ice tray back inside a GE
Step shelf
Step shelves are like ice tray shelves; used in the freezer to store frozen food. Step shelves will be larger than ice tray shelves and are more often seen in the larger GE models.
To put step shelves back in your GE
Next, elevate the left side of the shelf and bring the entire shelf up. Place the right ends of the shelf into the holes in the right cabinet wall and adjust its position as necessary.
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How do you remove shelves from the fridge ?
The method in which you remove shelves from the
As a general rule, you need hold of the handle of middle of the shelf, and slide the compartment out of its alignment.
Make sure that you’ve unhooked any hooks or supports before removing a shelf. If you don’t, there is risk of demolishing the shelf (especially a tempered glass shelf).
How should I organize the fridge ?
There is no set rule for how you “should” organize your
Here is how we recommend organizing the various compartments inside your refrigerator:
Door shelves
The door shelves are the warmest part of the
You should only store foods there that won’t easily spoil.
Foods that go best in the door shelves:
- butter
- jams
- juices
- other long-lasting foods
Topmost shelves
- ham
- cheeses
- leftover pasta
Drawers
This area of the
It is okay to keep your fruit outside of the
Lower/middle shelves
These shelves are for dairy products, such as yogurt and cream cheese, but really you can store anything you want in these.
Bottom shelves
Anything that contains lots of juices is best stored in the bottom shelf. This is to prevent unnecessary dripping into the other foods – think sausages and raw fish.
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