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Specification Revised 12/08 310661 Bottom-Freezer Door Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top of case (in.) B Case depth without door (in.) C ... side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) G Width with door open 90° inc. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories TCX22 QSART As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. GDSS0KCX GE® ENERGY STAR® 20.2 Cu. Ft.
Specification Revised 12/08 310661 Bottom-Freezer Door Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top of case (in.) B Case depth without door (in.) C ... side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) G Width with door open 90° inc. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories TCX22 QSART As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. GDSS0KCX GE® ENERGY STAR® 20.2 Cu. Ft.
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... storage space for milk and other snacks • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - Ft. Features easy-to-reach, easy-to-read temperature controls • Factory-Installed Icemaker...spills to accentuate kitchen decor and includes concealed hinges • Upfront Temperature Controls - Bottom-Freezer Door Refrigerator Features and Benefits • High-Gloss Crown Doors with Water Filtration System - ... GE Reveal™ Lighting - GDSS0KCX GE® ENERGY STAR® 20.2 Cu. Cast a natural-looking glow throughout the refrigerator • Slide 'n Store™ Freezer Basket -
... storage space for milk and other snacks • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - Ft. Features easy-to-reach, easy-to-read temperature controls • Factory-Installed Icemaker...spills to accentuate kitchen decor and includes concealed hinges • Upfront Temperature Controls - Bottom-Freezer Door Refrigerator Features and Benefits • High-Gloss Crown Doors with Water Filtration System - ... GE Reveal™ Lighting - GDSS0KCX GE® ENERGY STAR® 20.2 Cu. Cast a natural-looking glow throughout the refrigerator • Slide 'n Store™ Freezer Basket -
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..., 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, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans...-19 Installing 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 . . . . . .31...
..., 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, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans...-19 Installing 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 . . . . . .31...
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... precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous...even if they will sit... its intended purpose as described in place so that children may stick to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in this or any servicing be removed prior to do. ...
... precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous...even if they will sit... its intended purpose as described in place so that children may stick to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in this or any servicing be removed prior to do. ...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter... rating plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 The power cord of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter... rating plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 The power cord of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it...
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...24 hours for the temperature to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. Adjust the controls one... increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
...24 hours for the temperature to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. Adjust the controls one... increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
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... Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is removed. Remove the cartridge by pressing in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. When the cartridge is not available. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a ...Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it stops. Close the cartridge cover. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. The grip on the end of water may be ejected as it is located in Canada should be replaced when the flow of the...
... Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is removed. Remove the cartridge by pressing in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. When the cartridge is not available. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a ...Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it stops. Close the cartridge cover. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. The grip on the end of water may be ejected as it is located in Canada should be replaced when the flow of the...
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the molded supports on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight ... in place. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. then pull out. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Not all features are adjustable. Lift the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back...
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the molded supports on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight ... in place. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. then pull out. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Not all features are adjustable. Lift the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back...
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... kit needed for your refrigerator did not come already equipped with water when it cools to 15°F (-10°C). NOTE: Set the power switch to the O (off) position if the water supply is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature...old ice cubes will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is normal for how to clear. Be sure nothing interferes with water. It is closed. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply,...
... kit needed for your refrigerator did not come already equipped with water when it cools to 15°F (-10°C). NOTE: Set the power switch to the O (off) position if the water supply is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature...old ice cubes will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is normal for how to clear. Be sure nothing interferes with water. It is closed. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply,...
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... to a quart (1 liter) of baking soda in the dishwasher. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. The stainless steel panels and ...door handles. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of water. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. ge...
... to a quart (1 liter) of baking soda in the dishwasher. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. The stainless steel panels and ...door handles. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of water. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. ge...
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...water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in . ... place to flooding. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it straight in damage to the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Leave the doors open. Operating ...
...water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in . ... place to flooding. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it straight in damage to the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Leave the doors open. Operating ...
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... shield. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back. Unplug the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in . Turning the control to the 0ff position does not remove power to release...same or lower wattage, replace the shield. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the shield. ge.com Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
... shield. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back. Unplug the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in . Turning the control to the 0ff position does not remove power to release...same or lower wattage, replace the shield. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the shield. ge.com Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
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... Visit our Website at www.geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is available at extra cost from Parts...
... Visit our Website at www.geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is available at extra cost from Parts...
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... (cont.) (on the top of the refrigerator's water valve. F Place cap over the top of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. Start with a side against the truck. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances ...door(s). Refer to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of "Removing the Doors" section. Refer to Steps 1 and 3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section or Steps 1 and 2 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will...
... (cont.) (on the top of the refrigerator's water valve. F Place cap over the top of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. Start with a side against the truck. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances ...door(s). Refer to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of "Removing the Doors" section. Refer to Steps 1 and 3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section or Steps 1 and 2 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will...
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... position. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until... it is set so the refrigerator is raised just enough that the door ...
... position. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until... it is set so the refrigerator is raised just enough that the door ...
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... firmly locked into position. 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 (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach...
... firmly locked into position. 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 (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach...
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... tipping. B) Remove the tie downs from the freezer baskets. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE...
... tipping. B) Remove the tie downs from the freezer baskets. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE...
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.... B The freezer basket rests on a non-scratching surface. 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 not...drawer front on a frame inside the freezer drawer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops. A 2 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw on both sides of the railing. Screw 20 Lift the basket up on each side of the freezer drawer...
.... B The freezer basket rests on a non-scratching surface. 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 not...drawer front on a frame inside the freezer drawer. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops. A 2 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw on both sides of the railing. Screw 20 Lift the basket up on each side of the freezer drawer...
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...8226; Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with masking tape. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with a putty knife, if necessary... aligned and permanently secured to the door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Hinge Cover Top Hinge TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Door Thimble Adjustable Wrench Masking Tape 5/16... Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the door.
...8226; Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with masking tape. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with a putty knife, if necessary... aligned and permanently secured to the door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Hinge Cover Top Hinge TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Door Thimble Adjustable Wrench Masking Tape 5/16... Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the door.
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...pin with leveling leg on the left side, making sure to line up with leveling leg. 6 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR STOPS A Remove the door stop on the right side of the bottom of the door by removing the two screws. B Move the plastic hinge hole thimble to Remove the ...Fresh Food Door Handle and Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle sections for instructions. 8 REHANG FREEZER DOOR A Lower the freezer door onto the bottom hinge pin. The pin will be toward the outside of Door (Left Side) 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT Refer to the opposite hole. B Using a 5/16″ ...
...pin with leveling leg on the left side, making sure to line up with leveling leg. 6 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR STOPS A Remove the door stop on the right side of the bottom of the door by removing the two screws. B Move the plastic hinge hole thimble to Remove the ...Fresh Food Door Handle and Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle sections for instructions. 8 REHANG FREEZER DOOR A Lower the freezer door onto the bottom hinge pin. The pin will be toward the outside of Door (Left Side) 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT Refer to the opposite hole. B Using a 5/16″ ...