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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Model 22
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . .10
Replacing the Lightbulbs . . . . . . .12
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Profile CustomStyle
Shelves, Bins and Racks . . . . . . . .6, 7
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Réfrigérateurs
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5
Water Filter . . . . . . .
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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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. www.GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems CFC Disposal of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few CFCs (chlorofluo
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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 prevents overloading house wiring circuits which with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet could cause
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 3 About the controls on the refrigerator. www.GEAppliances.com Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls at 5. If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the For refrigerator and freezer, 5 is normal, 9 is coldest. refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that Line up the setting with the dot. setting, adjust the freezer temperature. Freezer Refrigerator 5 5 Co
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About the water filter. Water Filter Cartridge Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. The water filter cartridge is located in the As you turn the cartridge, it will back upper right corner of the refrigerator automatically raise itself into position. compartment. Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn. When to Replace the Filter Run water from the dispenser for 1 3 minutes (about 1 ⁄2 gallons [6 liter]) The water filter should be replaced every to clea
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Quick Store Bin To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is closed and latched before closing the refrigerator door. 1 Push up This bin can be placed on the fresh food or freezer door. 2 Pull forward To remove the bin, push up on the thumb tab while lifting the bin up and out of the housing. Quick Store Bin To move, lift the bin housing up and out of the s
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About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Crispers Veg. Fruit Humidity Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the Fruit Veg. setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. Adjustable Temperature Deli P
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not come already P Follow instructions in the installation equipped with an automatic icemaker, manual that is included in the kit. an icemaker accessory kit (IM-4) is available at extra cost. Automatic Icemaker (on som
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About the ice and water dispenser. On some models To Use the Dispenser Select CUBES, CRUSHED ICE or WATER. The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and Press the rim of the glass gently against Dispenser Pad its grille should be cleaned regularly. the dispenser pad. A light switch turns the night light in the If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator dispenser on or off. The light also comes on is first installed, there may be air in the water when the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside Press here to remove grille. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. The dispenser spill shelf (on some models), should be wiped dry because it is not self- The stainless steel panels and door handles draining. Water left under the grille may (on some models) can be cleaned with a leave deposits. Remove the d
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove If the temperature can drop below freezing, food and unplug the refrigerator. Clean have a qualified servicer drain the water the interior with a baking soda solution supply system (on some models) to prevent of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda serious property damage due to flooding. to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open. On automatic icemaker models, set the icemaker power
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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 or white acrylic decorator panels or stainless steel panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or visit our Website, www.GEAppliances.com. In Canada call
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Trim kits. Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels Freezer Panel Cut-Out Cut-Out Without Dispenser Refrigerator Panel 1 24 /16† (61.1 cm) 1 42 /4† (107.3 cm) 3 35 /4† (90.8 cm) Cut-Out Freezer Panel Cut-Out 3 35 /4† (90.8 cm) With Dispenser FRONT 3/8† (10 mm) 7 14 /8† (37.8 cm) 15 3 /16† (10.1 cm) 7 Area to be routed 15 /16† (39.2 cm) on back handle Top View–Handle Side side to allow for mounting screws 1 /8† 1/8† (3 mm) 3 (3 mm) 1 /4† (4.4 cm) Back of Panel 1 /4† (6 mm) 5 2 /8† (6.5 cm) Fingertip Cl
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Inserting the door panels. Remove the Top Trim on the Freezer Door Using a T-20 Torx Driver, remove the two screws attaching the Top Trim. Remove the Side Trim Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws attaching the Side Trim to the refrigerator and freezer doors (2 screws on each door). Insert the Freezer Door Panel Lower the freezer panel until it slides into the slot behind t
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Inserting the door panels. Install the Freezer Door Side Trim Holding the trim in place with one hand, gradually Do not remove the protective film on the outside pull the blue tape liner out, perpendicular to the of the Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed. trim. Pull about 3† (80 mm) out at a time, pressing Fit the top of the freezer door Side Trim under the the trim with your hand as the adhesive is exposed. corner of the Top Trim and fit the bottom of the Side Trim over the Bottom Trim
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Installation Refrigerator Profile Model 22 Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca 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† (
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Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN ROLLERS DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for CustomStyle™ models) The rollers have 2 purposes: n The rollers are used to level the refrigerator. NOTE: The refrigerator must be completely level for the icemaker to work. n Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. n Upon completion of leveling, adjust stability leg to touch the floor. 1 70 /4† Stability Leg (178.4 cm) 1 36 /8† To adjust the rollers: (91.8 cm) Remove the
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Installation Instructions WARNING! Stability Precaution for Models with Door Trim Kit The refrigerator is much heavier with decorator door panels. To prevent the refrigerator from tipping over, you must do one of the following: • Install the refrigerator in an alcove or wall recess with 1 a soffit height of 70 /4† (178.4 cm). • Install a 2† (5.1 cm) x 4† (10 cm) wood block, the full width of the refrigerator. Secure the block with a minimum of three (3) wood screws penetrating at least 3/4† (19
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) WHAT YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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). • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4† outer diameter to connect the refrigerator When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse to th
