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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Côte à Côte
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Replacing the Li
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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: ■■This refrigerator must be properly installed ■■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; and located in accordance with the Installation clearances between the doors and between Instructions before it is used.
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems Refrigerants of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few under federal law must be removed prior to product days.” If you are getting rid of
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About the temperature controls. Not all features are on all models. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and opera
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will corner of the refrigerator compartment. move about 1/2 turn. When to R
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About the water filter. (on some models) (cont.) On some models Water Filter Cartridge Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will corner of the refrigerator compartment. move about 1/2 turn. When to Replace the Filter on Models Without a Replacement Indicator Light The filter cartridge should be rep
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Snugger Large Bins The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer shelf. Place a finger on either side of the tilt-out door bins are adjustable. snugger near the rear a
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About the shelves and bins. (cont.) Not all features are on all models. ™ QuickSpace Shelf (on some models) This shelf splits in half and slides under itself On some models, this shelf can not be used for storage of tall items on the shelf below. in the lowest position. This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves. Freezer Baskets To remove, slide out to the stop position, Make sure you push the baskets all the lift the front past the stop position,
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the refrigerator doors. GEAppliances.com Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel different The resistance you feel at the stop than the ones you are used to. The special position will be reduced as the door door opening/closing feature makes sure is loaded with food. the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. When opening and closing the door, you will notice a
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T S E D L O C About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry. On some models, the bottom drawer has full extension slides that allow full access to the drawer. Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all the way to the LO to provide high humidity recommended for setting to provide lower humidity levels mos
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to Power Switch per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes allow the water line to clear. Icemaker in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer Be sure nothing interferes with the s
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About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE Dispenser Light or WATER . This pad turns the night Press the glass gently against the top of the light in the dispenser on dispenser cradle. and off. The light also comes on when the The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce dispenser cradle is water spotting, the shelf and its grille should pressed. If this light burns be cleaned regularly. out, it should be repla
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com Models without a shelf Models with a shelf Removing and Replacing the Ice above the ice bin above the ice bin Storage Bin on Dispenser Models To remove: To remove: There are two types of ice storage bins on dispenser models. One has a shelf above the bin, the other does not. Always set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position before removing the ice bin. When rep
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. (cont.) Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make away from the wall. All types of floor sure you don’t roll over the power cord or coverings can be damaged, particularly icemaker supply line (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. GEAppliances.com NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Your light shield will look like one Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light of the following: Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, The bulbs are located at t
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN PREPARATION Read these instructions completely WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER and carefully. If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions supply kit (containi
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 LOADING THE RERIGERATOR If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than 38″ wide, ONTO A HAND TRUCK the doors must be removed. Proceed to Leave all tape and door pads on doors until Step 3. the refrigerator is in its final location. DO NOT remove the handles. To move the refrigerator, use a padded hand If all entrances are more than 38″ wide, truck. Center the refrigerator on the hand truck skip to Installing the Refrigera
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND (on some models) REFRIGERATOR DOORS If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. Bottom freezer hinge 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the freezer door top hinge cover by A either squeezing it and pulling it up or by 5 DISCONNE
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Installation Instructions 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) As one person slowly lifts the freezer door up D and off the bottom hinge, the second person Remove the two 5/16″ hex head screws, then B should carefully guide the water line and power lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin. line (harness) through the bottom hinge. 5/16″ Hex Head C Open the refrigerator door to 90.° 90° Set the door on a non-scratching surface with E the inside up. 8 REM
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR 9 REPLACING THE DOORS (cont.) To replace the doors, simply reverse steps 3 through 8. Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom D hinge. However, please note the following: If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, • When lowering the doors onto the bottom one person should slowly lift the door up and hinges, make sure the second person off the bottom hinge and the second person carefully guides t
