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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 23, 25, 27 and 29
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Profile Côte à Côte
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .13, 14
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Réfrigérateurs
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .16
Shelves and Bins
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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 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 may have a cooling system still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are days.” If you are getting rid of your old r
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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 with This provides the best performance and also a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with prevents overloading house wiring circuits which a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could ca
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature controls. GEAppliances.com ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you
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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 cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a temperature display will show 9 (the coldest large amount of food to the refrigerator setting). compartment, putting away foods after they After TurboCool is complete, the have been sitting out at room temperature refrigerator compartment will return or when putting away warm leftovers. It can to the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter. (on some models) GEAppliances.com On some models Water Filter Cartridge Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about one and a half The water filter cartridge is located in the gallons) to clear the system and back upper right corner of the refrigerator prevent sputtering. compartment. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER When to Replace the Filter pad on the
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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 shelf. Place a finger on either side of the freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable. snugger near the rear and move it back To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight and forth to fit your needs. up, then lift up and out. To rep
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. To remove: Press tab and pull shelf Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop, forward to remove then press down on the tab and slide the she
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About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Removable Beverage Rack The beverage rack is designed to hold To install: a bottle on its side. It can be attached Line up the large part of the slots on to any slide-out shelf. the top of the rack with the tabs under the shelf. Then slide the rack back to lock it in place. 1 2 About the refrigerator doors. Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel different The resistance you feel at the stop than the ones you are u
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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 a cover that slides back as the drawer is opened. This allows full access to the drawer. As the drawer is closed, the cover will slide forward int
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes Automatic Icemaker Power Switch will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water per cycle–approximately 100–130 cubes pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer times when making one batch of ice. compartmen
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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 On some models 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 dispenser c
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About the ice and water dispenser. Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models Rotate To remove: Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position. Pull the drawer straight out and then lift past the stop position. To replace: Drive When replacing the drawer, be sure to Mechanism press it firmly into place. If it does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the drawer back again. Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The dis
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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 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 (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to posi
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T S E D L O C Replacing the light bulbs. Setting either or both controls to 0 does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light 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. Tabs screws (on some models). When On some models, a screw at the front of replacing the light shield, make sure the light shield w
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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. Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels Freezer Panel Freezer Panel Without Dispenser With Dispenser Fresh Food Panel Cut 1/8† Cut 1/8† 1/8† Cut out (3 mm) out (3 mm) (3 mm) out 5/16† (8 mm) 5/16† 5/16† (8 mm) (8 mm) 7 17 ⁄8† (45.4 cm) 9 9 67 ⁄32† 67 ⁄32† (171 cm) (171 cm) FRONT FRONT FRONT 15 15 15 14 ⁄32† 14 ⁄32† 19 ⁄32† (36.8 cm) (36.8 cm) (49.5 cm) 5 33 ⁄8† (85.4 cm) The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out of the panels. 18 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installati
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Inserting the door panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Insert the Freezer Panel and Fresh Food Panel. Carefully push the freezer panel in until it slides If your model has a dispenser, this step only applies into the slot behind the door handle. Push the filler to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel. panel (required with some door panels) in behind the decorator
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Inserting the door panels. Install the Side Trim. These pieces are tucked inside the refrigerator door Hold the Side Trim against the front face of the handle. decorator panels and fit the Side Trim under the Top Trim. Make sure the magnetically attached Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side Trim is fitted correctly and that you are Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed. satisfied with the appearance of all the parts. Fit the bottom of the Side Trim under the Bottom
