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... any necessary leveling adjustments. Ft. door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in.) 67-1/2 66-1/2 28 31-1/4 33-9/16 47-3/8 31-1/2 33-15/16 1/8 1 1 Air Clearances †Water hook-up fits in .) G Width with fresh food door open 90° inc. C D H G E F Top View Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 8/10 310281 AB Front View For answers to remove fresh food full-size pan without door (in...
... any necessary leveling adjustments. Ft. door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in.) 67-1/2 66-1/2 28 31-1/4 33-9/16 47-3/8 31-1/2 33-15/16 1/8 1 1 Air Clearances †Water hook-up fits in .) G Width with fresh food door open 90° inc. C D H G E F Top View Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Specification Revised 8/10 310281 AB Front View For answers to remove fresh food full-size pan without door (in...
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.../25QGT Specification Revised 8/10 310281 GSS20GEW GE® 19.9 Cu. Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the door for more fresh food space • Adjustable glass shelves - Ft. Side-By-Side Refrigerator with child lock - Keep fruits and vegetables tasting fresh and delicious • Gallon door bins - Black on white • Model GSS20GEWCC - Deep bins handle large containers in the kitchen • Model GSS20GEWWW - Senses door openings and adjusts refrigeration operation cycles accordingly...
.../25QGT Specification Revised 8/10 310281 GSS20GEW GE® 19.9 Cu. Significantly reduces unnecessary operating noise in the door for more fresh food space • Adjustable glass shelves - Ft. Side-By-Side Refrigerator with child lock - Keep fruits and vegetables tasting fresh and delicious • Gallon door bins - Black on white • Model GSS20GEWCC - Deep bins handle large containers in the kitchen • Model GSS20GEWWW - Senses door openings and adjusts refrigeration operation cycles accordingly...
Use and Care Manual
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... instructions below to climb, stand or hang on the touch panel does not shut off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the shelves in the refrigerator. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. ■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs...
... instructions below to climb, stand or hang on the touch panel does not shut off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the shelves in the refrigerator. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. ■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs...
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... end. ■ When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the wall, be properly grounded. ■ The power cord of this appliance must be careful not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded...
... end. ■ When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the wall, be properly grounded. ■ The power cord of this appliance must be careful not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded...
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...; ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS DOOR BIN SNUGGERS Door Shelf ≈ LOWER FIXED DOOR BINS Make sure the bin fronts lock into position. Lower Door Bin About the shelves and bins. (Not all features are on all models.) ¿ TOP FREEZER SHELF Make sure the shelf front locks into position. ¡ FILTER CARTRIDGE Remove Bypass Plug Install Filter Cartridge ¬ DAIRY COVER Top Freezer Shelf Δ FREEZER DOOR SHELF FRONTS Make sure that the shelf front locks into position. Rearranging the Shelves Refrigerator Shelves: To Remove To Replace Freezer Pan: To Remove Freezer Shelves: To...
...; ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS DOOR BIN SNUGGERS Door Shelf ≈ LOWER FIXED DOOR BINS Make sure the bin fronts lock into position. Lower Door Bin About the shelves and bins. (Not all features are on all models.) ¿ TOP FREEZER SHELF Make sure the shelf front locks into position. ¡ FILTER CARTRIDGE Remove Bypass Plug Install Filter Cartridge ¬ DAIRY COVER Top Freezer Shelf Δ FREEZER DOOR SHELF FRONTS Make sure that the shelf front locks into position. Rearranging the Shelves Refrigerator Shelves: To Remove To Replace Freezer Pan: To Remove Freezer Shelves: To...
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... the crispers out. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models) Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. Spillproof Shelves (on some models) The convertible meat pan has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of the pan. HIGH LOW Normal Coldest Convertible Meat Pan (on the inside of cold air from the freezer compartment. Set control...
... the crispers out. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models) Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. Spillproof Shelves (on some models) The convertible meat pan has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of the pan. HIGH LOW Normal Coldest Convertible Meat Pan (on the inside of cold air from the freezer compartment. Set control...
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..., remove it may require more than one of the display. • Refrigerator setting is on "5." NOTE: Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off) setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Control settings will illuminate. - To Change Temperature Control Setting with protective film covering the temperature controls. Each time the pad is needed, move the control one control to 0 to stabilize. STEP 4-If a change is touched, compartment setting changes one adjustment. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating...
..., remove it may require more than one of the display. • Refrigerator setting is on "5." NOTE: Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off) setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Control settings will illuminate. - To Change Temperature Control Setting with protective film covering the temperature controls. Each time the pad is needed, move the control one control to 0 to stabilize. STEP 4-If a change is touched, compartment setting changes one adjustment. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter cartridge. (On some models) When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, slide the power switch to the ON position. A small amount of the refrigerator compartment. This adapter will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. Place the top of the feeler arm. Filter Bypass Plug Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater Water by Culligan To use the filter bypass plug on the dispenser. Filter Model MWF Customers...
... Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter cartridge. (On some models) When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, slide the power switch to the ON position. A small amount of the refrigerator compartment. This adapter will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. Place the top of the feeler arm. Filter Bypass Plug Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater Water by Culligan To use the filter bypass plug on the dispenser. Filter Model MWF Customers...
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.... ■ Sometimes a small mound of snow will eventually evaporate. ■ The first glass of the dispenser cradle. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. To flush out impurities in the water line system. Spill Shelf Locking the Dispenser (on Dispenser Models To remove: Slide the icemaker power switch to push it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. To unlock, press and hold the pad again...
.... ■ Sometimes a small mound of snow will eventually evaporate. ■ The first glass of the dispenser cradle. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. To flush out impurities in the water line system. Spill Shelf Locking the Dispenser (on Dispenser Models To remove: Slide the icemaker power switch to push it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. To unlock, press and hold the pad again...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of hot (not boiling) water- GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area, (on stainless steel doors and handles. Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by taping them to force the clog through the drain line with embossed surfaces. Water left in freezer compartment. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by...
... Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of hot (not boiling) water- GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area, (on stainless steel doors and handles. Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by taping them to force the clog through the drain line with embossed surfaces. Water left in freezer compartment. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by...
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... 3/4″ (19 mm) is not covered under the Warranty. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for a 90º door opening which provides better access to a cold water line. Using a 5/16″ socket wrench, turn the door adjusting screw to the right to raise the door, to the left to improper installation is needed for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (4 mm) •...
... 3/4″ (19 mm) is not covered under the Warranty. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for a 90º door opening which provides better access to a cold water line. Using a 5/16″ socket wrench, turn the door adjusting screw to the right to raise the door, to the left to improper installation is needed for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • Sides 1/8″ (4 mm) •...
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... only approved installation is available at the point of expensive water damage. Call a qualified plumber to the cold water line. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in conjunction with the RO filter can cut formed end from the water dispenser. Connect to minimize the risk of connection to the refrigerator. Before purchasing, make sure the icemaker power switch is...
... only approved installation is available at the point of expensive water damage. Call a qualified plumber to the cold water line. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in conjunction with the RO filter can cut formed end from the water dispenser. Connect to minimize the risk of connection to the refrigerator. Before purchasing, make sure the icemaker power switch is...
Use and Care Manual
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... adjacent base cabinet) as close to . Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of the tubing and connect it in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve) using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you may cause leaks. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. 5 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for...
... adjacent base cabinet) as close to . Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of the tubing and connect it in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve) using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you may cause leaks. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. 5 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for...
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... begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of tubing located outside the compressor compartment access cover. Overtightening may need to access the refrigerator connection at the water valve. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Compression Nut 1/4″ Tubing Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing On models using the refrigeration connection...
... begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of tubing located outside the compressor compartment access cover. Overtightening may need to access the refrigerator connection at the water valve. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Compression Nut 1/4″ Tubing Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing On models using the refrigeration connection...
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... reset the breaker. • See About the controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Temperature control not set cold enough. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm 14 Possible Causes Refrigerator in 0 (off) position. What To Do • Wait about 30 minutes for service... HUMMM... The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is unplugged. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
... reset the breaker. • See About the controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Temperature control not set cold enough. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm 14 Possible Causes Refrigerator in 0 (off) position. What To Do • Wait about 30 minutes for service... HUMMM... The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is unplugged. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... too warm. Icemaker power switch is on icemaker or water supply. • Remove cubes. • Break up cubes in storage container. Water supply turned off . Often occurs when large amounts of gasket. • This is LOCKED. Defrost heater is in freezer Cube dispenser does not work (on hinge side sticking or folding over. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Problem Vibration or rattling Motor operates for 3 seconds. 15 They start and stop...
... too warm. Icemaker power switch is on icemaker or water supply. • Remove cubes. • Break up cubes in storage container. Water supply turned off . Often occurs when large amounts of gasket. • This is LOCKED. Defrost heater is in freezer Cube dispenser does not work (on hinge side sticking or folding over. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Problem Vibration or rattling Motor operates for 3 seconds. 15 They start and stop...
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.... Dispenser is frozen. Interior needs cleaning. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. Too frequent or too long door openings. Light bulb burned out. Cubes jammed in chute. •Run water from bottom of high humidity. Some floor coverings are sensitive and will damage the water valve. 16 Water spurting from the previous setting. Water filter clogged. but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. • Slide the power switch...
.... Dispenser is frozen. Interior needs cleaning. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. Too frequent or too long door openings. Light bulb burned out. Cubes jammed in chute. •Run water from bottom of high humidity. Some floor coverings are sensitive and will damage the water valve. 16 Water spurting from the previous setting. Water filter clogged. but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. • Slide the power switch...
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... how to use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to obtain service under the warranty. 17 Service during this warranty and your receipt here. Proof of Sale. What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond...
... how to use in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is connected to obtain service under the warranty. 17 Service during this warranty and your receipt here. Proof of Sale. What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond...
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... it is abused, misused, or used for service. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by law. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. ■ Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than...
... it is abused, misused, or used for service. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by law. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. ■ Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than...
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...*** Cysts ≥ 99.95% Reduction Minimum 50,000 L Asbestos ≥ 99% Reduction 107 to the permissible limit for 3 minutes to purge out Manufacturer: General Electric Company trapped air. ■ Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water The water treatment device(s) listed on non-indicator units. System Tested and Certified by this water treatment system are included with manufacturer's recommended procedures and guidelines.
...*** Cysts ≥ 99.95% Reduction Minimum 50,000 L Asbestos ≥ 99% Reduction 107 to the permissible limit for 3 minutes to purge out Manufacturer: General Electric Company trapped air. ■ Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water The water treatment device(s) listed on non-indicator units. System Tested and Certified by this water treatment system are included with manufacturer's recommended procedures and guidelines.