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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Côte à Côte
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Replacing the Light
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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. t
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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 Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Place the top of the new cartridge up inside The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right the holder. Do not push it up into the holder. corner of the refrigerator compartment. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge st
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About the shelves and bins. 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 and move it back and forth to fit your needs. To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up, then lift up and out. Do not
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. ™ QuickSpace Shelf (on some models) This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below. This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves. On some models, this shelf can not be used in the lowest position. Freezer Baskets To remove, slide out to the stop
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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 more
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions T S E D L O C About the crispers and pans. 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 HILO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide
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About the automatic icemaker. 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 sweep compartment temperature, room of the feeler arm. temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. When th
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) GEAppliances.com 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
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About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) 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 replacing either type of ice bin: Always be sure to press it firmly into pl
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com 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 refrigera
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Replacing the light bulbs. 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 the top of replace the light shield and screw. When the compartment, inside the light shield. replacing the light shield, make
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22, 23, 25, 26 & 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 water supply • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions kit (containing tub
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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 Refrigerator
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Installation Instructions 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 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL prying it off
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 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 Open the refrigerator door to 90.° C 90° E Set the door on a non-scratching s
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Installation Instructions 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 the tube and harnesses should car
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly. • Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circul
