Use and Care Manual
Page 1
...gina 81 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, ... the Water Line 28-30 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . ...
...gina 81 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, ... the Water Line 28-30 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 4
...Several adjustments may be required. Setting either or both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips If this film was ...freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator...
...Several adjustments may be required. Setting either or both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips If this film was ...freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator...
Use and Care Manual
Page 5
...the end of the cartridge should be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Do not overtighten. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Filter Bypass Plug You must ...the cartridge by pressing in Canada should be positioned vertically. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it counterclockwise. Filter Model GSWF Customers in on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it is properly...
...the end of the cartridge should be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Do not overtighten. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Filter Bypass Plug You must ...the cartridge by pressing in Canada should be positioned vertically. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it counterclockwise. Filter Model GSWF Customers in on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it is properly...
Use and Care Manual
Page 6
... ; then pull out. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the door and push down. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the same manner. Not all features are adjustable...While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf locks into place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the front. Operating Instructions Safety...
... ; then pull out. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the door and push down. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the same manner. Not all features are adjustable...While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf locks into place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the front. Operating Instructions Safety...
Use and Care Manual
Page 7
... Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide lower humidity levels recommended for your family's needs. Snack Pan (on some models) Slide the control all models. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions...the way to the LOW setting to the most useful location for most vegetables. Not all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on all the way to the HIGH setting to the stop position, lift the pan...
... Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide lower humidity levels recommended for your family's needs. Snack Pan (on some models) Slide the control all models. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions...the way to the LOW setting to the most useful location for most vegetables. Not all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on all the way to the HIGH setting to the stop position, lift the pan...
Use and Care Manual
Page 8
... bracket tabs. NOTE: Always be turned in all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back into the freezer. Lift the basket so that the basket goes under the stop hooks on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the drawer. To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out... to stick or jam when opening or closing. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on all models. Tilt the basket and lift out of the basket. Lift the basket out to fully close this basket. Appearance may...
... bracket tabs. NOTE: Always be turned in all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back into the freezer. Lift the basket so that the basket goes under the stop hooks on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the drawer. To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out... to stick or jam when opening or closing. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on all models. Tilt the basket and lift out of the basket. Lift the basket out to fully close this basket. Appearance may...
Use and Care Manual
Page 9
... liner's rails and push back into place. To replace: Engage the shelf in place. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket higher than... wire basket into the lower liner's rails and push back into place. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. It will lock in the molded supports on all features ...
... liner's rails and push back into place. To replace: Engage the shelf in place. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket higher than... wire basket into the lower liner's rails and push back into place. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. It will lock in the molded supports on all features ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 10
... time the icemaker fills with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is pressed in a 24-hour period, depending on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice. The icemaker power light will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. To... water line to 15°F (-10°C). If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will turn green when the freezer light switch is available at extra cost. Shelf Ice Bin To access ice. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 10 Operating Instructions ...
... time the icemaker fills with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is pressed in a 24-hour period, depending on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice. The icemaker power light will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. To... water line to 15°F (-10°C). If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will turn green when the freezer light switch is available at extra cost. Shelf Ice Bin To access ice. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 10 Operating Instructions ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 11
... models) can erode the paint. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer ...compartments. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Do not wipe the refrigerator with soapy water. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not...
... models) can erode the paint. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer ...compartments. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Do not wipe the refrigerator with soapy water. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not...
Use and Care Manual
Page 12
... the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the floor covering or refrigerator. This could damage the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or ...the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). Leave the doors open. Set...
... the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the floor covering or refrigerator. This could damage the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or ...the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). Leave the doors open. Set...
Use and Care Manual
Page 14
... Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer...
... Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer...
Use and Care Manual
Page 15
... support it in the water line near the refrigerator. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is 34-1/2″ deep. Remove the two screws on some models) •IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is in the final location. • SKID... If there is properly aligned to the case top to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need to be scratched and damaged. NOTE...
... support it in the water line near the refrigerator. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is 34-1/2″ deep. Remove the two screws on some models) •IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is in the final location. • SKID... If there is properly aligned to the case top to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need to be scratched and damaged. NOTE...
Use and Care Manual
Page 16
...GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the illustrations below will look like the connection on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench. Icemaker-Ready models... Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut SmartConnect...
...GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the illustrations below will look like the connection on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench. Icemaker-Ready models... Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut SmartConnect...
Use and Care Manual
Page 17
...a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. Remove any adhesive...to the door. 17 Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on the underside of the fresh food door. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Depress the tab on Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) the right side. • Remove...
...a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. Remove any adhesive...to the door. 17 Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on the underside of the fresh food door. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Depress the tab on Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) the right side. • Remove...
Use and Care Manual
Page 18
...models follow the same procedure on back of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A Slots on the opposite door. A (appearance may vary) Plastic handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER.... Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners...
...models follow the same procedure on back of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A Slots on the opposite door. A (appearance may vary) Plastic handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER.... Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners...
Use and Care Manual
Page 19
... two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from the freezer baskets. It will not begin operation automatically. It will then begin to fill the ice bin. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the...
... two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from the freezer baskets. It will not begin operation automatically. It will then begin to fill the ice bin. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the...
Use and Care Manual
Page 20
... each side of the freezer drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed , to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. Screw 20 C Lift the front up...B The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still...
... each side of the freezer drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed , to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. Screw 20 C Lift the front up...B The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still...
Use and Care Manual
Page 21
Hook Slot Tab 21 Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail assemblies to the ... B Locate the slots on the rail assemblies. Rail assembly C Insert the hooks at the back of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the slots on the inside of the drawer railings into the frame.
Hook Slot Tab 21 Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail assemblies to the ... B Locate the slots on the rail assemblies. Rail assembly C Insert the hooks at the back of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the slots on the inside of the drawer railings into the frame.
Use and Care Manual
Page 22
... door shut with masking tape. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside door hinge pin hole located in the hinge kit. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: ...stainless steel models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Parts are for the doors. Empty all references to left side-if you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is included in the bottom of the refrigerator door ...
... door shut with masking tape. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside door hinge pin hole located in the hinge kit. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: ...stainless steel models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Parts are for the doors. Empty all references to left side-if you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is included in the bottom of the refrigerator door ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 25
Make sure the door is aligned with the bolts. Support the door on the back of the badge with the holes in the bottom of the door. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 3/8″ and 10 mm ... its electrical outlet. Attach the hinge to the door. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not folded. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Phillips Screwdriver 25 C Make sure the gasket on the door is flush ...
Make sure the door is aligned with the bolts. Support the door on the back of the badge with the holes in the bottom of the door. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 3/8″ and 10 mm ... its electrical outlet. Attach the hinge to the door. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not folded. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Phillips Screwdriver 25 C Make sure the gasket on the door is flush ...