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GE Appliances
Side by side
Refrigerators
Côte à côte
Réfrigérateurs
Lado a lado
Refrigeradores
Owner’s Manual
Profile Models 22–27
Manuel d’utilisation
Modèles Profile 22–27
Manual del propietario
Modelos Profile 22–27
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Congratulations! Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .3 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quali- How to Connect Electricity . . . . . .4 ty products and we are committed to providing Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . .4 dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, y
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: nn This refrigerator must be properly installed nn Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clear- and lo
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For per- sonal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a This provides the best performance and also pre- 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a stan- vents overloading house wiring circuits which could dard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the controls on the refrigerator. The controls will look like one of the following. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer con- If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the trol at 5 or C. fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that set- ting, adjust the freezer temperature. OFF 13579 A B C D E Fresh Food Control Freezer Control 5 is Ini
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About the controls on the refrigerator. On some models. The controls will look like one of the following. The Electronic Monitor and Diagnostic System controls dispenser functions and monitors the operation of your refrigerator. DISPLAY POWER SYSTEM DOOR WARM DEFROST NORMAL CHECK FREEZER OPEN TEMP RESET ICE MAKER CHILLED CRUSHED DISPENSER PUSH BELOW CUBED DOOR ALARM WATER ICE ICE ON/OFF Monitor and Diagnostic System NORMAL lights up to indicate that no failure has been detected by the diagn
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service When Your Refrigerator Is First Plugged In All panel lights come on for five seconds, n Door alarm beeper is activated and DOOR a beep sounds, and lights go off except as ALARM glows. follows: n CRUSHED ICE glows. n PF flashes in the display. Touch SYSTEM n DOOR OPEN flashes if either door is open, CHECK-RESET to erase it. goes out when doors are shut. n NORMAL glows. n Night light in ice a
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About the controls on the refrigerator. What the Codes Mean Check your frozen food. Has any of it started to thaw? A package may be holding the freezer compartment door open. Don’t open the door more often than absolutely necessary while this code is displayed. Touching SYSTEM CHECK-RESET after the freezer compartment tem- perature has returned to normal will erase the code. Power to the refrigerator has been interrupted for more than two seconds. Check the condition DISPLAY of food in both the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the water filter cartridge. On some models The water filter cartridge is located in the Run water from the dispenser for 1 7 upper right-hand corner of the fresh food minute (about a half gallon) to clear Plastic Cap compartment, right below the temperature the system and prevent sputtering. controls. NOTE: A newly-installed water filter car- The filter cartridge should be replaced t
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About the refrigerator shelves and dishes. Quick Serve™ System CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens, refrigerators and freezers. designed for use on the range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such Do not use when cooking high-fat foods, use can be hazardous. such as bacon, and high-sugar foods, such as candy and syrup. The high temperatures Quick Serve™ dishes fit into a space-saving of the fat and sugar can cause bubbles to rack under the s
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Normal Convertible Meat Drawer The convertible meat drawer has its own position for a long period of time, some cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air frost may form on the inside of the drawer. from the freezer compartment to flow Set control lever up to convert the drawer to around the drawer. normal refrigerator temperature and The variable temperature control regulates provide extr
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About ice service. On some models Ice Trays To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside For only one or two ice cubes, leave the down, hold it over a container, and twist tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly, both ends. and remove as many cubes as you want. Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only—do not put them in an automatic dishwasher. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cos
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the ice and water dispenser. On some models To Use the Dispenser Press the rim of the glass gently against the A light switch (on some models) turns the dispenser pad. night light in the dispenser on or off. The light also comes on when the dispenser pad Select CUBES , CRUSHED ICE (on is pressed. The light in the dispenser should some models) or WATER . be replac
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Press here to remove grille. The dispenser well (on some models), The stainless steel panels and door handles beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water (on some models) can be cleaned with a left in the well may leave deposits. Remove commercially available stainless steel clean- the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to er using a clean, soft cloth. the well. Soak until the deposits disappear Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, away from the wall. All types of floor cover- make sure you don’t roll over the power ings can be damaged, particularly cush- cord or icemaker supply line (on some ioned coverings and those with embossed models). surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushi
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13579 Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the OFF or 0 position does not remove power to the light circuit. Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator. 1 Pull off the temperature control knobs. 2 Pull bottom of the light shield down and 3 forward, then rotate the top up and off. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield and plug the refrigerator back in. Fresh Food Compartment—Two Lower Lights (on some models) T
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, connected to a cold water line. shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800-62
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Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin When connecting a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System to your refrigerator, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKIT. If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction with the RO filter can result in hol
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Shut Off the Main Water Supply Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper Install the Shutoff Valve tubing. Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequent- Washer 1 ly used drinking water line. Pipe Clamp Inlet End Choose a location for the valve that is easily 2 accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a ve
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Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator One of the illustrations below will look like the connection Before making the connection to the refrigera- on your refrigerator. tor, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the Tubing Clamp screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in 1/4†
