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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 22, 23, 25 and 27
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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ExpressChill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Côte à Côte
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of Refrigerants the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If under federal law must be removed prior you are getting rid of your old r
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About the temperature controls. Not all features are on all models. Your controls will look like one of the following: OR 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 slig
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ™ About ExpressChill. (on some models) GEAppliances.com How it Works ™ The ExpressChill feature is a system The controls for this pan are located in the top of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with the of dampers, a fan and a temperature thermistor. temperature controls. The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan’s temperature from causing temperature fluctuations in the rest of the r
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About the water filter. (on some models) Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Water Filter Cartridge Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right not push it up into the holder. corner of the refrigerator compartment. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. When to Replace the Filter on Models With a DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will Replacement Indica
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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. Not all features are on all models. ™ QuickSpace Shelf (on some models) This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for On some models, this shelf can not be used in storage of tall items on the shelf below. the lowest position. This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves. Freezer Baskets (on some models) To remove, slide out to the stop position, Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in before you close
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 the is loaded with food. doors close all the way and are securely sealed. When opening and closing the door you will notice a s
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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 to Slide the control all the way to the LO provide high humidity recommended for most
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker On dispenser models, Special note about dispenser models: The icemaker will produce seven cubes to access ice or reach per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes Dispenser models have a tilt-out ice bin. the power switch: in a 24-hour period, dependin
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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 light in the dispenser on of the dispenser cradle. and off. The light also comes on when the The spill shelf is not self-draining. dispenser cradle is pressed. To reduce water spotting, the shelf If this light burns out, it and its grille should be cleaned regularly. should be re
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille, The stainless steel panels and door handles should be wiped dry. Water left in this area (on some models) can be cleaned with may leave deposits. Remove the deposits a commercially available stainless steel by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak cleaner. A spray-
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure from the wall. All types of floor coverings can you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings supply line (on some models). 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 may resul
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light one of the following: Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace The bulbs are locat
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22, 23, 25 & 27 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 • IMPORTANT — Save these water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff instr
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 LOADING THE REFRIGERATOR If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than ONTO A HAND TRUCK 38” wide, the doors must be Leave all tape and door pads on doors removed. Proceed to Step 3. until the refrigerator is in its final location. DO NOT remove the handles. To move the refrigerator, use a padded If all entrances are more than hand truck. Center the refrigerator on the 38” wide, skip to Installing hand truck and secure t
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND COUPLING (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 A Remove the freezer door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or by prying it
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Installation Instructions 7 REMOVE THE 8 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) As one person slowly lifts the freezer door Remove the two 5/16” hex head screws, D B up and off the bottom hinge, the second then lift the hinge straight up to free the person should carefully guide the water hinge pin. line and power line (harness) through the 5/16” Hex Head bottom hinge. C Open the refrigerator door to 90.° 90° E Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. 8 RE
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 8 REMOVE THE 9 REPLACING THE DOORS REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) To replace the doors, simply reverse steps 3 through 8. Lift the refrigerator door up and off the D bottom hinge. However, please note the following: If the refrigerator has a refreshment • When lowering the doors onto the center, one person should slowly lift the bottom hinges, make sure the second door up and off the bottom hinge and the person carefully guides the tube and s
