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...the refrigerator • Slide 'n Store™ Freezer Basket - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GDSS0KCX - Bottom-Freezer Door Refrigerator Features and Benefits • High-Gloss Crown Doors with GE Reveal...™ Lighting - Features easy-to-reach, easy-to accentuate kitchen decor and includes concealed hinges • Upfront Temperature Controls - Provide ideal storage environment for energy efficiency. GDSS0KCX GE® ENERGY STAR® 20.2 Cu...
...the refrigerator • Slide 'n Store™ Freezer Basket - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GDSS0KCX - Bottom-Freezer Door Refrigerator Features and Benefits • High-Gloss Crown Doors with GE Reveal...™ Lighting - Features easy-to-reach, easy-to accentuate kitchen decor and includes concealed hinges • Upfront Temperature Controls - Provide ideal storage environment for energy efficiency. GDSS0KCX GE® ENERGY STAR® 20.2 Cu...
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...refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P004 49-60539 02-08 JR Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 13 Shelves and Bins 6 Water Filter 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator... 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 ...
...refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P004 49-60539 02-08 JR Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 13 Shelves and Bins 6 Water Filter 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator... 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 ...
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... after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Several adjustments may be required. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut...refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator...
... after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Several adjustments may be required. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut...refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator...
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Use caution when removing. The grip on the end of the refrigerator compartment. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Remove...800.626.2002. Do not overtighten. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it stops. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the cartridge should be positioned vertically. When the...
Use caution when removing. The grip on the end of the refrigerator compartment. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Remove...800.626.2002. Do not overtighten. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it stops. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the cartridge should be positioned vertically. When the...
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... Tips 6 Not all items from the shelf. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the molded supports on all models. Lift the shelf up , insert the top hook...
... Tips 6 Not all items from the shelf. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the molded supports on all models. Lift the shelf up , insert the top hook...
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... your family's needs. Fruit and 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 most fruits. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 To...
... your family's needs. Fruit and 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 most fruits. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 To...
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... and features may vary Appearance may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it from the stop location. When replacing the deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it from... to back and installed into the drawer. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on the drawer slides. Rotate the basket to remove it stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on all 6 slide bracket tabs. Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above...
... and features may vary Appearance may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it from the stop location. When replacing the deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it from... to back and installed into the drawer. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on the drawer slides. Rotate the basket to remove it stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on all 6 slide bracket tabs. Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above...
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... on the door and push down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. It will lock in the molded supports on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding...
... on the door and push down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. It will lock in the molded supports on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding...
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... for how to access ice and reach the power switch. approximately 100-130 cubes in or when the freezer door is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm. Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of ... times when making one batch of ice to allow the water line to clear. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. If the...
... for how to access ice and reach the power switch. approximately 100-130 cubes in or when the freezer door is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm. Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of ... times when making one batch of ice to allow the water line to clear. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. If the...
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... wipe the refrigerator with soapy... and polish with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Dry with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish ... with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or... steel. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of shape. ...
... wipe the refrigerator with soapy... and polish with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Dry with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish ... with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or... steel. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning of shape. ...
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...leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in place to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Leave the doors open. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . ...drawers by pushing it to flooding. All types of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to position by taping them securely in damage to the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator...
...leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in place to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Leave the doors open. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . ...drawers by pushing it to flooding. All types of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to position by taping them securely in damage to the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator...
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... Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to a cold water line. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at...
... Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to a cold water line. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at...
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...bottom freezer drawer or door. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator.... Refer to move and complete this refrigerator. Refer to connect the filter. D Move refrigerator to the installation location. 15 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is not ...
...bottom freezer drawer or door. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator.... Refer to move and complete this refrigerator. Refer to connect the filter. D Move refrigerator to the installation location. 15 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is not ...
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...A If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided ...information attached to the power cord. 4 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to lower it is set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. If you are already assembled to the O (off) position. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression ...
...A If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided ...information attached to the power cord. 4 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to lower it is set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. If you are already assembled to the O (off) position. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression ...
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... side of the handle with a mild detergent. B NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the door with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Depress the tab on the underside of the ... THE DOOR HANDLE (on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws located on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and...
... side of the handle with a mild detergent. B NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the door with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Depress the tab on the underside of the ... THE DOOR HANDLE (on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws located on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and...
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NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) Plastic handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the opposite door. A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach...
NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) Plastic handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the opposite door. A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach...
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...B) Remove the tie downs from the freezer baskets. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on ) position. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. A Remove the grille by ...inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models)...
...B) Remove the tie downs from the freezer baskets. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on ) position. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. A Remove the grille by ...inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models)...
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...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 not fit through tight areas. Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly... 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed , to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. B The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Screw 20...
...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 not fit through tight areas. Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly... 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed , to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. B The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Screw 20...
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.... D Lower the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on the sides of the cabinet. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES (cont.) E Replace the screws on both rail assemblies. 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 full length on each ...
.... D Lower the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on the sides of the cabinet. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES (cont.) E Replace the screws on both rail assemblies. 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 full length on each ...
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...THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with a putty knife, if necessary. Then lift the hinge straight up . 22 Lift the door off the center hinge pin. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver ...ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to avoid using them in the bottom of the refrigerator door by their related parts to the cabinet. NOTE: A replacement logo badge is completed... THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on stainless steel models. • Read the instructions ...
...THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with a putty knife, if necessary. Then lift the hinge straight up . 22 Lift the door off the center hinge pin. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver ...ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to avoid using them in the bottom of the refrigerator door by their related parts to the cabinet. NOTE: A replacement logo badge is completed... THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on stainless steel models. • Read the instructions ...