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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Models 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
™
CustomCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Profile
Côte à Côte
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . .15
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Réfrigérateurs
Replacing the Li
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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, dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If which under federal law must be removed prior you are getting rid of your old
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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 prevents with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outle
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature controls. GEAppliances.com 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.
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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 temperature cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a large display will show TC. amount of food to the refrigerator After TurboCool is complete, the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they compartment will return to the original setting. have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can als
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ™ About CustomCool. GEAppliances.com How it Works ™ The CustomCool feature is a system of Some CustomCool models feature a beverage dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor and a center. It is designed to store beverages at colder heater. Depending on the function selected, a temperatures. Select the Beverage Center pad if combination of these will be used to quickly you like to keep extra-
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™ About CustomCool. ™ CustomCool Chart NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits. 0.5 Lb. (4 hours) 15 Minutes Citrus Setting (43°F) Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb) 1 Beverage Can (12 oz) Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Pineapple, Cantaloupe Individually Wrapped 2 Small Juice Boxes (6–8 oz each) Filet Mignon (0.5 lb) Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, 30 Minutes Peppers, Eggplant, Squash 1.0 Lb. (6 hours) 2 to 6 Beverage Cans (12 oz each) Produce Setting (35°F)
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge Run water from the dispenser for 1 3 minutes (about 1 2 gallons) to clear the The water filter cartridge is located in the back system and prevent sputtering. upper right corner of the refrigerator Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER compartment. pad on the dispenser for 3 seconds. When to Replace the Filte
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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 To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up, and forth to fit your needs. then lift up and out. CAUTIO
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Freezer Baskets To remove, push the basket all the way to the Make sure you push the baskets all the way back back of the freezer. Lift up until the back pins in before you close the door. are disengaged. Lift the entire basket up and pull out. Slide-Out Freezer Shelves To remove, slide out to the stop position, Make sure you push the she
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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 the is loaded with food. 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. 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
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About the automatic icemaker. 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 the power switch: in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer bin can be tilted out as shown in the compartment temperature, room temperature, illustrations, and it will
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 light in the dispenser the dispenser cradle. on and off. The light also comes on when The spill shelf is not self-draining. the dispenser cradle is To
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. 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 may (on some models) can be cleaned with leave deposits. Remove the deposits a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak A spray-on stainless steel cleaner works best. Dispenser drip area. until the deposits disappear or become loose Do not use applianc
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com 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. and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing i
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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. ® Reveal appliance bulbs are used on some models. They can be identified by their blue color when they are not illuminated. Not all features are on all models. Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light Your light shield will look like one of the following: Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lowe
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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 Cutout Cutout 1/8” (3 mm) 1/8” (3 mm) 1/8” (3 mm) Cutout 5/16” 5/16” 5/16” (8 mm) (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” 5/16” (36.8 cm) (36.8 cm) (49.5 cm) 5/16” 5/16” (8 mm) 5 (8 mm) 33 ⁄8” (8