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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Models 23, 25 and 26
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
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ClimateKeeper2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Profile Côte à Côte
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CustomCool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .15–16
Réfrigérateurs
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QuickFreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Quick Ice
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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 ge.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 old refrigerat
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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 About the temperature controls. ge.com Not all features are on all models. Your controls will look like one of the following: Non-LCD models LCD models NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not On LCD models removed during installation, remove it now. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F (3°C) for the
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™ About TurboCool. How it Works ™ TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator How to Use compartment in order to more quickly LCD Models: cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a Access By: Home > Options > Refrigerator large amount of food to the refrigerator Options > TurboCool compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room temperature Activate By: Pressing ON. or when putting away warm leftovers. It can Deactivate By: Pressing OFF. also be used if the refrigerator has b
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ™ About CustomCool. (on some models) ge.com On LCD models How it Works ™ The pan is tightly sealed to prevent The CustomCool feature is used to quickly temperature fluctuations in the rest of the chill items, thaw items or hold the pan at a refrigerator. The controls for this pan are specific temperature. This feature is a located at the top of the refrigerator with system of dampers, a fa
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™ About CustomCool. (on some models) ™ 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 [6°C]) 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 o
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ™ About QuickFreeze. (on some models) ge.com The QuickFreeze plate is only to be LCD Models: used with the QuickFreeze feature. Access By: Home > Options > Freezer Use QuickFreeze to freeze items faster Options > QuickFreeze to enhance food preservation. Activate By: Using the arrows to select the How to Use time and pressing Enter. Place food (wrapped in plastic wrap) on Deactivate By:
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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 Bins Top Freezer Bins CAUTION: Do not block The larger refrigerator door bins and Be careful when freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable. placing items in the To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight top bin. Make sure up, then lift up and out. that items do not block or fall into To replace or relocate: Engage the back side Refrigerator bin the ice chute. of t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.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 in before you close the door. pins 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 shelves all t
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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. ge.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 HI setting Slide the co
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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 power switch: in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer The bin can be tilted out as shown in the compartment temperature, room illustrations, and it will hold itself
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) ge.com To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED, CRUSHED or WATER. Dispenser Light Press the glass gently against the top of the The LIGHT pad turns the night light in the dispenser cradle. dispenser on and off. The light also comes on when the dispenser cradle is pressed. On some The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce models, if this li
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About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) Important Facts About Your Dispenser Do not add ice from trays or bags to Some crushed ice may be dispensed the storage drawer. It may not crush or even though you selected CUBED. dispense well. This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use the crusher. of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the After crushed ice is dispensed, some chute
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.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. cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight
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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. 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 lower The bulbs are located at the top of the wattage, replace the light shield and compartment, inside the light shield. screws (on some models). When On some models, a
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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) 5/16″ (36.8 cm) (49.5 cm) 5/16″ (8 mm) (8 mm) 5 33 ⁄8″ (8
