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ge.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Models 21 and 25
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .12–13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Congélateur inférieur
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Réfrigérateurs
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .
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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 In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, and located in accordance with the Installation avoid contact with the moving parts of the Instructions before it is u
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped This provides the best performance and also with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits which with a stan
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About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. 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 t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ™ About TurboCool. (on some models) ge.com How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator How to Use compartment in order to more quickly Press TurboCool. The refrigerator cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a temperature display will show . large amount of food to the refrigerator After TurboCool is complete, the compartment, putting away foods after they refrigerator compartme
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About the water filter. (on some models) Water Filter Cartridge Filter Bypass Plug The water filter cartridge is located in the You must use the filter bypass plug when a back upper right corner of the refrigerator replacement filter cartridge is not available. compartment. The icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. When to Replace the Filter Replacement Filters: There is a replacement indicator To order additional filter cartridges light for the water filter cartr
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the shelves and bins. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all items from the shelf. Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in the same manner. To replace: Wh
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About the shelves and bins. Adjustable Bins on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling refrigerator to work area. or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Grip the finger hold near the rear of To remove: Lift bin straight up, then the snugger and move it to fit your needs. pull out. To replace or relocate: Slide in the bin just above the molded door supports, and push down. The bin will lock in place. Non-Adjustable Bins on the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the crispers and pans. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower hum
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About the freezer. Not all features are on all models. Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket A shallow full-width basket A deep full-width basket Appearance and features may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on When replacing the deep full-width basket: freezer drawer models: Tilt the basket back and lower it down Open the freezer drawer until it stops. into the drawer. Rotate the basket to a horizontal position and press it do
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. ge.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes You will hear a buzzing sound each time per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes the icemaker fills with water. in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer Throw away the first few batches
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth The stainless steel panels and door handles. dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft Stainless steel (on some models) can be cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles cleaned with a commercially available and trim. stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless steel cleaner works best. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen Do not use appliance wax
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator Moving the refrigerator in a side direction away from the wall. All types of floor may result in damage to the floor covering coverings can be damaged, particularly or refrigerator. cushioned coverings and those with Lower the leveling legs until they touch embossed surfaces. the floor. Raise the leveling legs located
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Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Lights After replacing with an appliance bulb CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered release the tabs at the back. from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Ro
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Trim kits and decorator panels. For panel required models Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets. Panels less than 1/4″ (6 mm)
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Trim kits and decorator panels. 3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″ (6 mm) thick backing, or a 3/4″ (19 mm) routed board can be used. The raised portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2″ (5.1 cm) from the handle side for fingertip clearance. Panels thicker than 1/4″ (6 mm), up to 3/4″ (19 mm) max., will require that the outer 5/16″ (8 mm) of panel perimeter be no thicker than 1/4″ (6 mm). Weight limitations for custom pa
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 21 and 25 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included) Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. Anchor Sleeves Lag Bolts • IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors • Not
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (on 21 ft. models) 2 LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP WARNING FLOOR BRACKET Place the anti-tip floor bracket locator A template (included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up against the rear wall, within W, and in line with the desired Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator location of the RH side of the refrigerator can tip forward. (see Figure 1). Injury to persons can result. Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this Figure
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Installation Instructions 2 LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction: B • Anchors required (not provided): FLOOR BRACKET (cont.) 4 each 1/4” x 1 1/2” lag bolts Figure 2 – Acceptable Screw 4 each 1/2” O.D. sleeve anchors Placement Locations • Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the concrete at the Preferred Installation – Preferred Installation – center of the holes marked in Step 2. Wood Concrete • Install the sleeve anchors into the drilled holes. Place th
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) REFRIGERATOR LOCATION (on some models) • Do not install the refrigerator where the REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it Carefully lower the door onto the center hinge. E will not run often enough to maintain proper Reinstall top hinge. NOTE: Ensure the door is temperatures. properly aligned to the case top to avoid • Do not install the refrigerator where the readjustment
