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GE Appliances
Side by side
Refrigerators
Côte à côte
Réfrigérateurs
Lado a lado
Refrigeradores
Owner’s Manual
Models 20–27
Manuel d’utilisation
Modèles 20–27
Manual del propietario
Modelos 20–27
English section begins on page 2
La section française commence à la page 28
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WATER CRUSHED ICE
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Congratulations! Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .3 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our How to Connect Electricity . . . . . .4 quality products and we are committed to providing Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . .4 dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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: nn This refrigerator must be properly installed nn Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; and located i
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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 a This provides the best performance and also 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could cau
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the controls on the refrigerator. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that the freezer control at 5. setting, adjust the freezer temperature. Fresh Food Control Freezer Control 5 is Initial Setting 9 is Coldest Co
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About the water filter cartridge. On some models The water filter cartridge is located in the Run water from the dispenser for 2 7 upper right-hand corner of the fresh food minutes (about one gallon) to clear Plastic Cap compartment, right below the temperature the system and prevent sputtering. controls. NOTE: A newly-installed water filter The filter cartridge should be replaced cartridge may cause water to spurt from every six months or earlier if the flow of the dispenser. water to the wa
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable. Fresh Food Compartment: To Remove To Replace 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up 1 Insert top hook 2 Lower to lock in place Freezer Compartment: To Remove To Replace Spillproof Shelves Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. Deep Door Shelves in the Freez
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About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Condiment Caddy Baking Soda Holder The condiment caddy keeps frequently used condiments together. It fits in your refrigerator door shelf. A convenient handle allows condiments to be easily carried to the table. About the storage drawers. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Dra
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About storage drawer removal. Not all features are on all models. Drawer Removal Drawer Guides Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up If the door prevents you from taking out slightly and pulling past stop location. the drawers, the refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the door opens On some models you may need to remove the enough to slide the drawers out. In some door
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About the ice and water dispenser. On some models To Use the Dispenser Press the rim of the glass gently against the A light switch (on some models) turns the dispenser pad. night light in the dispenser on or off. The light also comes on when the dispenser pad Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE is pressed. The light in the dispenser should (on some models) or WATER . be replaced with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out. The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water s
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Press here to remove grille. The dispenser well, (on some models) The door handles and trim. Clean with a beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry left in the well may leave deposits. Remove with a soft cloth. the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to The stainless steel panels and do
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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 Customer Service 13579 Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the 1 same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield, Pull off the temperature control knobs. replace temperature control knobs and plug the 2 refrigerator back in. Pull
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Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, connected to a cold water line. shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002. Refrigerator Location Do not install the refrigerator where the Install it on a floor strong enough
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin When connecting a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System to your refrigerator, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKIT. If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass pl
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Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Shut Off the Main Water Supply Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing Install the Shutoff Valve 5 washer begins to swell. Install the shutoff valve on the nearest 1 Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper frequently used drinking water line. tubing. Choose a location for the valve that is easily Washer 2 accessible. It is best to connect into
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator One of the illustrations below will look like the connection Before making the connection to the on your refrigerator. refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the OR Tubing Clamp 1/4† Copper screen of the re
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Normal operating sounds. Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating. Defrost timer and refrigerator control click on and off. The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures throughout. Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, h
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down. on and off frequently. Often occurs when large • This is normal. (Modern refrigerators amounts of food are with more storage placed in refrigerator. space and a larger freezer require more Door left open. •
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cube dispenser does not Icemaker turned off or • Turn on icemaker or water supply. work (on some models) water supply turned off. Ice cubes are frozen to • Remove cubes and move the feeler arm to the icemaker feeler arm. ON (down) position. Irregular ice clumps in • Break up with fingertip pressure and discard storage container. remaining clumps. •Freezer may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control to a colder setting, one positi
