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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . .13
Profile Côte à Côte
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .16
Réfrigérateurs
Shelves, Bins and Racks . . . . . . . .8, 9
Temperat
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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 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 problems Refrigerants of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few which under federal law must be removed prior days.” If you are getting rid of your o
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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 with This provides the best performance and also a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with prevents overloading house wiring circuits which a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could ca
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature controls. www.GEAppliances.com ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time
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™ About TurboCool. 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 TC. large amount of food to the refrigerator After TurboCool is complete, the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they compartment will return to the original have been sitting out at room temperature setting. or when putting away warm leftovers. It can als
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter. (on some models) www.GEAppliances.com On some models Water Filter Cartridge Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about one and a half The water filter cartridge is located in the gallons) to clear the system and back upper right corner of the refrigerator prevent sputtering. compartment. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER When to Replace the Filter pad on
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About the shelves, bins and racks. 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 shelf. Place a finger on either side of the freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable. snugger near the rear and move it back To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight and forth to fit your needs. up, then lift up and out.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. To remove: Press tab and pull shelf Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop, forward to remove then press down on the tab and slide the shelf straight out. To replace or r
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About the refrigerator doors. 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 stop position. If the door is opened past this stop point, the door will remain open to allow you to load and unload food mor
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support T S E D L O C About the crispers and pans. www.GEAppliances.com 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 Slide the
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Special notes about dispenser models: Automatic Icemaker On dispenser models, to Dispenser models have a tilt-out ice bin. access ice or reach the The icemaker will produce seven cubes The bin can be tilted out as shown in power switch: per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes the illustrations, and it will hold itself in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer up while you take ice out o
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) www.GEAppliances.com 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 dispens
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area, (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 this area may leave deposits. Remove commercially available stainless steel ™ the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic. Dispenser drip area. the well. Soak until the deposits disappear Stainless Steel Magic is available
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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 coverings can be damaged, particularly supply line (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to
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T S E D L O C Replacing the light bulbs. Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower The bulbs are located at the top of the wattage, replace the light shield and compartment, inside the light shield. Tabs screws (on some models). When On some models, a screw at the front of replacing the light shield, make sure the light shield will have
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Trim kits and decorator panels. ™ For CustomStyle 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, white, bisque or stainless steel decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets. Panel
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Trim kits and decorator panels. 23‘ Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out of the panels. Freezer Panel Freezer Panel Without Dispenser With Dispenser Fresh Food Panel 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) Cutout Cutout Cutout 5/16″ (8 mm) 5/16″ 5/16″ (8 mm) (8 mm) 7 17 ⁄8″ (45.4 cm) 9 9 67 ⁄32″ 67 ⁄32″ (170.9 cm) (170.9 cm) FRONT FRONT FRONT 15 15 15 14 ⁄32″ 14 ⁄32″ 19 ⁄32″ (36.8 cm) (36.8 cm) (49.5 cm) 5 33 ⁄8″ (85.4 cm) ™ 25‘ CustomStyle Dimensi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Inserting the door panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Insert the Freezer Panel and Fresh Food Panel. Carefully push the freezer panel in until it slides If your model has a dispenser, this step only applies into the slot behind the door handle. Push the filler to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel. panel (required with some door panels) in behind the decorator
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Inserting the door panels. Install the Side Trim. These pieces are tucked inside the refrigerator door Hold the Side Trim against the front face of the handle. decorator panels and fit the Side Trim under the Top Trim. Make sure the magnetically attached Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side Trim is fitted correctly and that you are Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed. satisfied with the appearance of all the parts. Fit the bottom of the Side Trim under the Bottom
