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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Models 20, 22 and 23
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–14
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Congélateur inférieur
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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, and located in accordance with the Installation avoid contact with the moving parts of the Instructions before it is used. e
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.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 This provides the best performance and also prevents with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates overloading house wiring circuits which co
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About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) 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 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 te
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions ™ About TurboCool. (on some models) GEAppliances.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 co
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About the water filter. (on 22 and 23 models only) 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 To order additional filter cartridges the water filt
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the water filter. (on 20 models only) GEAppliances.com 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
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About the shelves and bins. 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: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on the track. Lower the front of t
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com 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 To remove: Lift bin straight up, then the snugger and move it to fit your needs. pull out. To replace or relocate: Slide in the bin just above t
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About the crispers and pans. 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 high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (on som
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the freezer. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Freezer Shelves and Baskets NOTE: Do not fill baskets higher than the rim A shelf above the ice storage bin of the basket. This may cause baskets to stick A half-width basket or jam when opening or closing. A shallow full-width basket A deep full-width basket Appearance and features may vary Basket Removal To remove the
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About the automatic icemaker. 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 per cycle— You will hear a buzzing sound each time approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, the icemaker fills with water. depending on freezer compartment temperature, Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow room temperature, number of door openings and the water line to clear. o
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a The stainless steel panels and door cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with handles. Stainless steel (on some models) a soft cloth. Do not use wax on the door can be cleaned with a commercially handles and trim. available stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless steel
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. (cont.) Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator the refrigerator in a side direction may away from the wall. All types of floor result in damage to the floor covering coverings can be damaged, particularly or refrigerator. cushioned coverings and those with Lower the leveling legs until they touch embossed surfaces. the floor. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom When pushing the refrigerator back, make front of the refriger
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. GEAppliances.com Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Lights After replacing with an appliance bulb CAUTION: Light bulbs may of the same or lower wattage, replace be hot. the shield. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in. To remove the light shield, grasp the NOTE: Appliance bulbs may
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 20, 22 and 23 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN TOOLS YOU MAY NEED Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions 3/8″ and 5/16″ Socket for local inspector’s use. Adjustable Wrench Ratchet/Driver • IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Inst
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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 REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often E Carefully lower the door onto the center hinge. enough to maintain proper temperatures. Reinstall top hinge. NOTE: Ensure the door is properly • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature aligned to the case top to avoid r
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO 2 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) (cont.) Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. If you are using copper tubing, place a A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the 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
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Installation Instructions 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD Stainless steel and plastic handles: DOOR HANDLE A Loosen the set screws located on the (For placement in the installation location underside of the handle with the 1/8″ Allen or reversal of the handles – on some wrench and remove the handle. models) NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need Stainless steel (on to be tightened or removed, use a 3/16″ Allen some models): wrench. A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD Stainless steel and plastic handles: DOOR HANDLE A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting Stainless steel handle: fasteners and tighten the set screws on A Attach the the bottom of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen handle to the A wrench. handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32″ Allen Mounting wrench. A Fasteners NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same
