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GEAppliances.com
Safety Information
Owner’s Manual &
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Instructions
Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Models 22, 25
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controls . . . . . .
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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: n This refrigerator must be properly installed n Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; n n and located in accordance with the Installation clearances between the doors and between Instructions before it is us
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not CFC Disposal problems of the past. Junked or abandoned Your old refrigerator may have a cooling refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting CFCs are believed to
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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 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 with prevents overloading house wiring circuits which a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could cau
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the controls on the refrigerator. www.GEAppliances.com The controls will look like one of the following: ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ACTIVATE LOCK ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP HOLD COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER 3 SECS 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST 5 5 9 IS COLDEST ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 12 hours
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About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: 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: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on the track. Lower the front of the shelf until the b
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models) The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you To replace: to reach items stored behind others. The Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of special edges are designed to help prevent the central notches on the shelf frame. spills from dripping to lower shelves. Slide the shelf in until the central tabs To remove: are slightly b
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About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Shelf Saver Rack (on some models) Slide-out beverage rack holds twelve cans of To remove, slide the rack out to the stop soda or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise). position, lift the rack up and past the stop It can be removed for cleaning. position and lift it out. About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About crisper removal. www.GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Crisper Removal To Remove: When the door cannot be fully opened, remove the drawer farthest from the door These drawers can be removed easily by first. Make sure the drawer closest to the lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer door is fully closed. There is a latch at the past the stop location. front of t
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish a cloth dampened with soapy water. cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring Dry with a soft cloth. pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean containing bleach because these products can cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid scratch and weaken the paint fi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure away from the wall. All types of floor you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to
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Replacing the lightbulbs. Turning the control to the O (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Lightbulbs may be hot. Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Unplug the refrigerator. On models with a light shield, replace The bulbs are located at the top of the light shield. the refrigerator compartment near Plug the refrigerator back in. the opening. On some models, a light shield will have to be removed. To r
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Installation Refrigerator Models 22 and 25 Instructions If you have questions, call 1-800-GECARES or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • IMPORTANT Save these – instructions for local inspector’s use. • Sides 1/8† (4 mm) • Top 1† (25 mm) • IMPORTANT Observe all – governing codes and ordinance
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation kit,
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, SUPPLY 800-626-2002. Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear • A cold water supply. The water pressure must be the line of water. between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). 2
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 4 7 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and Pipe Clamp connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert
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Installation Instructions 9 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) NOTES: Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, tubing, tighten the fitting. be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end • We recommend installing a water
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on) position. Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is in
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Installation Instructions 1 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/4† socket. Hinge Pin Remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer door (on some models). Remove the two Torx screws, then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift the door straight off the bo
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 4 5 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Remove the center hinge bracket by removing the three Torx screws Using a Torx Driver, move the bottom hinge bracket from the right side to the left side. NOTE: Keep these screws with the hinge bracket. They are long screws and will be used when NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket, insta
