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... Dispenser 17-18 Quick Ice 17 Refrigerator Doors 13 Replacing the Light Bulbs 20 ... Refrigerator 30-33 Moving the Refrigerator 26-29 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 25... Trim Kits and Panels 21-24 Water Line Installation 34-36 Troubleshooting Tips 38-40 Normal Operating Sounds 37 Consumer Support Performance Data Sheet 43,44 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 46 Warranty (Canadian 41 Warranty (U.S 42 Owner's Manual and Installation Models...model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator ...
... Dispenser 17-18 Quick Ice 17 Refrigerator Doors 13 Replacing the Light Bulbs 20 ... Refrigerator 30-33 Moving the Refrigerator 26-29 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 25... Trim Kits and Panels 21-24 Water Line Installation 34-36 Troubleshooting Tips 38-40 Normal Operating Sounds 37 Consumer Support Performance Data Sheet 43,44 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 46 Warranty (Canadian 41 Warranty (U.S 42 Owner's Manual and Installation Models...model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator ...
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... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. Non-LCD models: Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit. LCD... models: Turning the cooling system off does not remove power to climb, stand or hang on the bottom of the "pinch point" areas; They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Keep fingers out of...
... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. Non-LCD models: Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit. LCD... models: Turning the cooling system off does not remove power to climb, stand or hang on the bottom of the "pinch point" areas; They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Keep fingers out of...
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...may be adjusted between 34°F and 46°F (1°C to the refrigerator. NOTE: The refrigerator is designed to maximize temperature control in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. On other models, setting either the or pad until the display flashes (off) will stop ...and operating environment. On some models, setting both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at geappliances.ca or call 800.GE.CARES. The display will return to -13°C). Refrigerator temperatures can display both controls to reach ...
...may be adjusted between 34°F and 46°F (1°C to the refrigerator. NOTE: The refrigerator is designed to maximize temperature control in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. On other models, setting either the or pad until the display flashes (off) will stop ...and operating environment. On some models, setting both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at geappliances.ca or call 800.GE.CARES. The display will return to -13°C). Refrigerator temperatures can display both controls to reach ...
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... fog or optimum temperature and humidity small amounts of humidity in the Fresh Food section in the refrigerator performance to Use Tactile LED Dispenser Control: When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool™. About ClimateKeeper2.™ (on some models) How it Works The ClimateKeeper2™ is the industry's most Due to NOTES: The...
... fog or optimum temperature and humidity small amounts of humidity in the Fresh Food section in the refrigerator performance to Use Tactile LED Dispenser Control: When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool™. About ClimateKeeper2.™ (on some models) How it Works The ClimateKeeper2™ is the industry's most Due to NOTES: The...
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... chart to determine the best setting to help contain meat juices and improve thawing performance. 7 Place the Chill/Thaw tray in the cycle (on some models) GEAppliances.com How it is used . The displayed actual temperature of dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor and a heater. The display ... pan will reset to the MEAT setting (32°F [0°C]) to use. ExpressChill can be wrapped in the rest of the refrigerator. The pan is a system of the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on the controls will come on the dispenser ...
... chart to determine the best setting to help contain meat juices and improve thawing performance. 7 Place the Chill/Thaw tray in the cycle (on some models) GEAppliances.com How it is used . The displayed actual temperature of dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor and a heater. The display ... pan will reset to the MEAT setting (32°F [0°C]) to use. ExpressChill can be wrapped in the rest of the refrigerator. The pan is a system of the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on the controls will come on the dispenser ...
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... setting). Lift the front of dampers, a fan and a temperature thermistor. Place the sides of the refrigerator. About ExpressChill.™(on the tray and close the pan completely. On some models) How it is tightly sealed to Use Empty the pan. Lock all four swing locks are selected and... finished, tap that feature's pad until the light appears next to the desired setting. To stop position. Place the items on some models, you can then select the chill time (use chart to the lock position. ExpressChill ™ How to prevent the pan's temperature from causing...
... setting). Lift the front of dampers, a fan and a temperature thermistor. Place the sides of the refrigerator. About ExpressChill.™(on the tray and close the pan completely. On some models) How it is tightly sealed to Use Empty the pan. Lock all four swing locks are selected and... finished, tap that feature's pad until the light appears next to the desired setting. To stop position. Place the items on some models, you can then select the chill time (use chart to the lock position. ExpressChill ™ How to prevent the pan's temperature from causing...
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...on the cartridge. Replacement filters: To order additional filter cartridges in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models, you are replacing a Water by slowly turning it will not ... the filter soon. About the water filter. (on some models) on the dispenser for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn the cartridge, it to replace the filter in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is a replacement indicator light for 3 seconds....
...on the cartridge. Replacement filters: To order additional filter cartridges in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models, you are replacing a Water by slowly turning it will not ... the filter soon. About the water filter. (on some models) on the dispenser for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn the cartridge, it to replace the filter in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is a replacement indicator light for 3 seconds....
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... Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Bins Top Freezer Bins The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are designed to help prevent... helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the front of tall items on some models, this location. To replace or relocate: Line the shelf up with the supports and slide into place. Make...line up and out. Slide shelf down on all the way back in the lowest position. 11 On some models) Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you ...
... Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Bins Top Freezer Bins The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are designed to help prevent... helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the front of tall items on some models, this location. To replace or relocate: Line the shelf up with the supports and slide into place. Make...line up and out. Slide shelf down on all the way back in the lowest position. 11 On some models) Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you ...
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...coldest setting to store OLDEST air duct to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to allow full access to remove the door bins. In some models, the bottom drawer has full extension slides that may accumulate in the bottom of cold air from the Climate...the way to the HI setting to Slide the control all the way to the LO provide high humidity recommended for most setting to normal refrigerator temperature and provide The variable temperature control regulates extra vegetable storage space. the air flow from fresh meats. COLD About crisper removal. Not ...
...coldest setting to store OLDEST air duct to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to allow full access to remove the door bins. In some models, the bottom drawer has full extension slides that may accumulate in the bottom of cold air from the Climate...the way to the HI setting to Slide the control all the way to the LO provide high humidity recommended for most setting to normal refrigerator temperature and provide The variable temperature control regulates extra vegetable storage space. the air flow from fresh meats. COLD About crisper removal. Not ...
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...times when making ice cubes. When the bin fills to 4 cubes again. Special note about dispenser models: Some models have a tilt-out ice bin. About the automatic ice maker. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch of ice to allow the water ...line to 15°F (-10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may take ice out or turn the ice ...
...times when making ice cubes. When the bin fills to 4 cubes again. Special note about dispenser models: Some models have a tilt-out ice bin. About the automatic ice maker. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch of ice to allow the water ...line to 15°F (-10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may take ice out or turn the ice ...
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... to select the amount you would like to fill the water system. If you would like dispensed. About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) This water dispenser is equipped with a feature called "precise fill." The spill shelf is 1 cup. CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other objects into ... amount. 17 If the cup switch is turned OFF. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is better. Dispenser Light The LIGHT pad turns the night light in the water line system. For LCD models, a popup screen will be set amount. Press ON/OFF and the door alarm will be ...
... to select the amount you would like to fill the water system. If you would like dispensed. About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) This water dispenser is equipped with a feature called "precise fill." The spill shelf is 1 cup. CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other objects into ... amount. 17 If the cup switch is turned OFF. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is better. Dispenser Light The LIGHT pad turns the night light in the water line system. For LCD models, a popup screen will be set amount. Press ON/OFF and the door alarm will be ...
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... water and EDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWDWDEOHVSRRQ (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. The chill/thaw tray is dispensed, some models) Important Facts About Your Dispenser Do not add ice from trays or bags to shatter. Cans, bottles or food...occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher. After crushed ice is dishwasher safe. 18 Dispenser drip area. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. About the ice and water dispenser. (on some water may drip from the chute. Sometimes a small mound of snow ...
... water and EDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWDWDEOHVSRRQ (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. The chill/thaw tray is dispensed, some models) Important Facts About Your Dispenser Do not add ice from trays or bags to shatter. Cans, bottles or food...occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher. After crushed ice is dishwasher safe. 18 Dispenser drip area. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. About the ice and water dispenser. (on some water may drip from the chute. Sometimes a small mound of snow ...
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...on the tabs on the sides of the shield fit into place. Dispenser (on some models) NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off electrical power to the refrigerator or to remove if it out. Plug the refrigerator back in . To remove the light shield, press in the rear and side of ...is located above the light shield. (The shelf will be replaced, call GE Service at the front of the compartment, inside the light shield. Remove the shelf just above the top drawer. LED Lighting Display Refrigerator Compartment (on the dispenser under the control panel. C bulb of the ...
...on the tabs on the sides of the shield fit into place. Dispenser (on some models) NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off electrical power to the refrigerator or to remove if it out. Plug the refrigerator back in . To remove the light shield, press in the rear and side of ...is located above the light shield. (The shelf will be replaced, call GE Service at the front of the compartment, inside the light shield. Remove the shelf just above the top drawer. LED Lighting Display Refrigerator Compartment (on the dispenser under the control panel. C bulb of the ...
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... lbs. (13 kg) max. Panels thicker than 1/4" (6 mm), up to match your kitchen cabinets. For CustomStyle™ models Read these instructions completely and carefully. Panels 1/4" thick or less 1/4" max 3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised...thick When installing wood panels less than 1/4" (6 mm). The combined thickness of at least 2" (5.1 cm) from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can order pre-cut filler panels are equipped with trim kits ...) max 3/4" (19 mm) 2" (5.1 cm) Clearance Handle Side Appearance Panel 1/4" (6 mm) Thick Backing 3/4" (19 mm) Refrigerator Door 21
... lbs. (13 kg) max. Panels thicker than 1/4" (6 mm), up to match your kitchen cabinets. For CustomStyle™ models Read these instructions completely and carefully. Panels 1/4" thick or less 1/4" max 3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised...thick When installing wood panels less than 1/4" (6 mm). The combined thickness of at least 2" (5.1 cm) from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can order pre-cut filler panels are equipped with trim kits ...) max 3/4" (19 mm) 2" (5.1 cm) Clearance Handle Side Appearance Panel 1/4" (6 mm) Thick Backing 3/4" (19 mm) Refrigerator Door 21
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... the refrigerator compartment. Top Trim Screws Top Trim Screws Cut-Out Top Freezer Panel Cut-Out Fresh Food Panel Side Trim Bottom Freezer Panel Side Trim 23 Push the filler panel (required with some door panels) in until it slides into the slot behind the door handle. If your model has...panel in behind the lip of each Top Trim piece, to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel. Attach the Top Trim on dispenser models). Repeat for fresh food panel. Push the filler panel (required with some door panels) in until it slides into the slot behind the door...
... the refrigerator compartment. Top Trim Screws Top Trim Screws Cut-Out Top Freezer Panel Cut-Out Fresh Food Panel Side Trim Bottom Freezer Panel Side Trim 23 Push the filler panel (required with some door panels) in until it slides into the slot behind the door handle. If your model has...panel in behind the lip of each Top Trim piece, to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel. Attach the Top Trim on dispenser models). Repeat for fresh food panel. Push the filler panel (required with some door panels) in until it slides into the slot behind the door...
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..., by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Moving the Refrigerator), then skip to a cold water line. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 3/8" and 5/16" Socket 1/8" Hex Wrench 1/2" and 7/16" Wrench Plastic Putty Knife Phillips Head Screwdriver 25 Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22, 23, 25, 26,... 27 and 29 Questions? If the refrigerator has already been installed, remove the base grille (see Step 2 in Canada at : geappliances.ca BEFORE...
..., by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Moving the Refrigerator), then skip to a cold water line. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 3/8" and 5/16" Socket 1/8" Hex Wrench 1/2" and 7/16" Wrench Plastic Putty Knife Phillips Head Screwdriver 25 Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22, 23, 25, 26,... 27 and 29 Questions? If the refrigerator has already been installed, remove the base grille (see Step 2 in Canada at : geappliances.ca BEFORE...
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... the two Phillips head screws. DO NOT remove the handles. ,IDOOHQWUDQFHVDUHPRUHWKDQZLGH skip to Step 3. Proceed to Installing the Refrigerator. 3 DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a water line from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on doors until the...
... the two Phillips head screws. DO NOT remove the handles. ,IDOOHQWUDQFHVDUHPRUHWKDQZLGH skip to Step 3. Proceed to Installing the Refrigerator. 3 DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a water line from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on doors until the...
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Installation Instructions 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, there are electrical connectors (harnesses) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. B ...Open the freezer door to 90.° 90° 27 To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOORS Bottom freezer hinge 5 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the...
Installation Instructions 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, there are electrical connectors (harnesses) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. B ...Open the freezer door to 90.° 90° 27 To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOORS Bottom freezer hinge 5 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the...
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... doors onto the bottom hinges, make sure the second person carefully guides the tube and harnesses through 8. Installation Instructions 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) D Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge....135;W hen connecting the water line, make sure you insert the tubing all the way to the mark. 90° Refreshment Center Models Only E Set the door on the bottom hinges. W hen connecting the power line and the electrical lines (refreshment center...
... doors onto the bottom hinges, make sure the second person carefully guides the tube and harnesses through 8. Installation Instructions 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) D Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge....135;W hen connecting the water line, make sure you insert the tubing all the way to the mark. 90° Refreshment Center Models Only E Set the door on the bottom hinges. W hen connecting the power line and the electrical lines (refreshment center...
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DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of mobility wheels. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION D o not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run... often enough to maintain proper temperatures. D o not install the refrigerator where the temperature will not perform properly. Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded. If...
DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of mobility wheels. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION D o not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run... often enough to maintain proper temperatures. D o not install the refrigerator where the temperature will not perform properly. Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded. If...