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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 Double Freezer Drawers
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Congélateur inférieur
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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, avoid and located in accordance with the Installation contact with the moving parts of the ejector Instructions before it
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions 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 with This provides the best performance and also prevents a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a overloading house wiring circuits which coul
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About the controls with temperature settings. (Models with controls inside the refrigerator) TURBO HOME COOL ENERGY SAVER ON FREEZER REFRIGERATOR ENERGY HELP 0 F 37 F SAVER PRECISE FILL OPTIONS DOOR LOCK ALARM Hold for 3 Seconds to activate Lock (Models with controls on the door) 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
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ™ 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 light for the To order additional filter cartridges water filter cartri
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions 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 the To remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out. snugger and move it to fit your needs. 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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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions 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 higher humidity setting to provide lower h
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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 full-width upper basket in top drawer An ice storage bin A shallow full-width upper basket in bottom drawer Appearance and features may vary A deep full-width lower basket in bottom drawer Basket Removal (Top Drawer) To remove the full-width basket on top When replacing the full-width basket: freezer drawer models: Tilt the basket back and lower it down into Open the top freez
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the automatic icemaker. ge.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Power Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes You will hear a buzzing sound each time the per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes icemaker fills with water. in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer Throw away the first few batches
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About the automatic icemaker. Precise Fill (on some models) This water dispenser is equipped with a feature Press the cup against the cradle and water called Precise Fill. This feature allows you to will begin dispensing. It will automatically choose a precise amount of water. Units include stop when the amount set has been ounces, cups, pints or liters. dispensed. The display will show there is no water left to dispense, then reset. Models with External Dispensers Access By: Home > Precise Fil
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ge.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator Lower the leveling legs until they touch away from the wall. All types of floor the floor. coverings can be damaged, particularly When pushing the refrigerator back, make cushioned coverings and those with sure you don’t roll over the power cord or embossed surfaces. icemaker supply line (on some models) and Raise the
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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 For models with LED lights: An authorized technician will need to replace the LED light. For models with incandescent lights: After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace CAUTION: Light bulbs may the shield. be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in. Unplug the refrigerator. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Acce
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Installation Refrigerator Models 21 and 25 Instructions Double Freezer Drawers 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. Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves • IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Drill Bit Approp
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (on 21 ft. models) LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP 2 WARNING FLOOR BRACKET Place the anti-tip floor bracket locator template A (included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up against the rear wall, within W, and in line with the desired location of the RH side of the Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator refrigerator (see Figure 1). can tip forward. Injury to persons can result. Figure 1 – Installation Overview Install Anti-Ti
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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 center of Preferred Installation – Preferred Installation – the holes marked in Step 2. Wood Concrete • Install the sleeve anchors into the drilled holes. Place t
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) (on some models) REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough Carefully lower the door onto the center hinge. Reinstall E to maintain proper temperatures. top hinge. NOTE: Ensure the door is properly aligned to • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will the case top to av
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Installation Instructions 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR 2 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) (icemaker and dispenser models) If you are using copper tubing, place a Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the water supply) and check for any leaks. end of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. ™ If you are using the GE SmartConnect tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing. If you are using copper tub
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 7 REMOVE THE TOP AND BOTTOM 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD FREEZER DRAWER HANDLES DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handles – on some models) A Loosen the set screws located on the underside of the handle with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove Stainless steel (on some models): the handle. A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need
