*One update to review below: After having this for several months, some frost has begun to form on back wall of refrigerated section, which isn't supposed to happen. Easy to scrape off, but shouldn't be forming there.*
Love the separate freezer compartment with its own door, and it fits quite a bit of food. Here's what I have in the freezer right now: one 10-lb. bag of ice, one package of frozen french fries, 5 lunch-size frozen meals (four in the body of the freezer, and the fifth one in the compartment on inside of freezer door). Yes, you will have to put some of the frozen meals on top of the bagged ice until you begin using up enough of the ice to clear more space in the freezer.
Here's what I have in the separate refrigerator part below the freezer right now:
On the door: one upright half-gallon of milk and a bottle of pepto-bismal next to it; an oval container of margarine in its own compartment
In the can rack on the door: another oval container of margarine, a small package of salad mushrooms; and a bottle of salad dressing.
On top shelf: six 12-oz sodas upright, a package of cheese, 12-oz jar of mayo, 12-oz jar of mustard and box of baking soda. On second shelf: one medium size oval container of leftovers, and a small container of leftovers
In crisper: a second half-gallon of milk lying on its side
My sodas are nice and cold, ice cream freezes well and so do frozen dinners and ice cubes.
Appliance is quiet.
Freezer is manual defrost, but can be done in 15 minutes if you don't let too much frost accumulate. Turn off refrigerator (dial for both fridge and freezer is located in refrigerator section) and remove food from freezer. I use a hot towel to melt/wipe out the ice, then dry thoroughly. Then turn refrigerator back on and put the food back in the freezer. Once every 2 weeks or so might be often enough to defrost, just keep a watch on the amount of frost.
The price was great. I am very happy with this product.
| Brand Name | GE |
|---|---|
| Model Info | GDE03GLKLB |
| Item Weight | 56 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 20.1 x 18.75 x 33.4 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | GDE03GLKLB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Capacity | 3.1 Cubic Feet |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 321 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Refrigerator Fresh Food Capacity | 2.12 Cubic Feet |
| Freezer Capacity | 0.93 Cubic Feet |
| Bottle Count | 2 |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Part Number | GDE03GLKLB |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Special Features | Clear Crisper, Tall Bottle Storage, Glass Shelves, Partial Automatic Defrost, Interior Lighting |
| Drawer Type | Clear Crisper |
| Color | Clean Steel |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Crispers/Drawers | 1 |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Door Hinges | Reversible |
| Shelf Type | Glass |
| Shelves | 3 |
| Certification | Energy Star, ADA |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 56 Pounds |
| Number Of Doors | 2 |
