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www.GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 23, 25 and 27
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Côte à Côte
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .15
Réfrigérateurs
Shelves and B
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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 www.GEAppliances.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 o
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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 cau
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature controls. www.GEAppliances.com ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 12–24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 12 hours after e
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About the water filter (on some models). On some models Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge Water Filter Cartridge holder. Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right holder. Do not push it up into the holder. corner of the refrigerator compartment. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. When to Replace the Filter on Models With a DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will Rep
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the shelves and bins. www.GEAppliances.com 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 re
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About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. ™ QuickSpace Shelf (on some models) This shelf splits in half and slides under On some models, this shelf can not be used itself for storage of tall items on the shelf in the lowest position. below. This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves. Freezer Baskets To remove, slide out to the stop position, Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in before you close the door. lift th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the refrigerator doors. www.GEAppliances.com Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel different The resistance you feel at the stop than the ones you are used to. The position will be reduced as the door special door opening/closing feature is loaded with food. makes sure the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. When opening and closing the door you will notice
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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 wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all the way to the LO to provide high humidity recommended for setting to provide lower humidity levels most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. About crisper removal. Not all features are on all models. Crisper Remo
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. www.GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to Power per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes allow the water line to clear. Switch Icemaker in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer Be sure nothing interferes with t
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About the ice and water dispenser (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 cradle is reduce water spotting, the shelf and its pressed. If this light grille should be cleaned regularly. burns out, it should be If no
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Models without a shelf Models with a shelf Removing and Replacing the Ice above the ice bin above the ice bin Storage Bin on Dispenser Models To remove: To remove: There are two types of ice storage bins on dispenser models. One has a shelf above the bin, the other does not. Always set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position before removing the ice bin. When
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. 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 position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may resul
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Replacing the light bulbs. www.GEAppliances.com 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 screw. When
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 25 & 27 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 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PREPARATION Read these instructions completely WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER and carefully. If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A GE • IMPORTANT — Save these water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff instructi
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 LOADING THE RERIGERATOR If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than 38″ ONTO A HAND TRUCK wide, the doors must be removed. Leave all tape and door pads on doors Proceed to Step 3. until the refrigerator is in its final location. DO NOT remove the handles. To move the refrigerator, use a padded If all entrances are more than hand truck. Center the refrigerator on the 38″ wide, skip to Installing hand truck and secure the
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND COUPLING (on some models) REFRIGERATOR DOORS If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. Bottom freezer hinge 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR A Remove the freezer door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or by prying it
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Installation Instructions 7 REMOVE THE 8 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) As one person slowly lifts the freezer door Remove the two 5/16” hex head screws, D B up and off the bottom hinge, the second then lift the hinge straight up to free the person should carefully guide the water hinge pin. line and power line (harness) through the 5/16” Hex Head bottom hinge. Open the refrigerator door to 90.° C 90° E Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. 8 RE
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 8 REMOVE THE 9 REPLACING THE DOORS REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) To replace the doors, simply reverse steps 3 through 8. Lift the refrigerator door up and off the D bottom hinge. However, please note the following: If the refrigerator has a refreshment • When lowering the doors onto the center, one person should slowly lift the bottom hinges, make sure the second door up and off the bottom hinge and the person carefully guides the tube and s
