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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Models 20 and 22
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .12
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–6
Congélateur inférieur
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Réfrigérateurs
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
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: 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 u
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.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 with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits whi
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About the controls with temperature settings. (for other models, see next page) 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 t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ™ About TurboCool. (on some models) www.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 refriger
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About the controls with numbered settings. NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter. (on some models) www.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 Filte
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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: 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 the shelf until the bottom of the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Adjustable Bins on the Door Finger hold Snugger 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: Eng
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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 LOW HIGH HIGH LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. Snack Pan (on some mo
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the freezer. www.GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Freezer Shelves and Baskets Depending on your model, your freezer may feature: or A deep full-width basket A full-width wire shelf A shallow full-width basket A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket Appearance and features may vary Basket/Shelf Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer dr
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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 some models) Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes You will hear a buzzing sound each time per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes the icemaker fills with water. in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer Throw away the first few batches of ice to compartment temperature, room allow the water line to clear. temperature, number of door openings and
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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 The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth The stainless steel panels and door handles. dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft Stainless steel (on some models) can be cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles cleaned with a commercially available and trim. stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless s
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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 supply line (on some models). coverings can be damaged, particularly 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 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 be hot. of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in. The bulbs are located at the top of the refrigerator compar
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 20 and 22 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 (cont.) Read these instructions completely WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND and carefully. DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have • IMPORTANT — Save these to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water instru
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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 REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it Carefully lower the door onto the center hinge. E will not run often enough to maintain proper Reinstall top hinge. NOTE: Ensure the door is temperatures. properly aligned to the case top to avoid • Do not install the refrigerator where the readjustment
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR 2 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) (cont.) Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for If you are using copper tubing, place a A any leaks. 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 th
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Installation Instructions After removing the handle: Move the small plug 5 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD button from the top right side of the door top and DOOR HANDLE insert it into the hole on the opposite side. (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handles – on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING Small Badge Plug THE DOOR Button HANDLE: Loosen the set screws with the 3/32″ (appearance may vary) Allen wrench and remove A Plug the handle. Button 6 RE
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR 7 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD HANDLE DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle Attach the handle to the mounting fasteners A to the handle and tighten the set screws on the bottom of mounting the handle with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. Badge A fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32″ Allen Mounting wrench. Fasteners A Plug Button (appearance may vary) (appearance may va
