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...ge.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 13, 14 Crispers and Pans 10 ExpressChill 5 Ice and Water Dispenser 12, 13 Refrigerator Doors 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 15 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Temperature Controls 4 TurboCool 4 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 21-24 Moving the Refrigerator... 17-20 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 16 Water Line Installation 25-27 Troubleshooting Tips 28-31 Normal ...
...ge.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 13, 14 Crispers and Pans 10 ExpressChill 5 Ice and Water Dispenser 12, 13 Refrigerator Doors 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 15 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Temperature Controls 4 TurboCool 4 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 21-24 Moving the Refrigerator... 17-20 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 16 Water Line Installation 25-27 Troubleshooting Tips 28-31 Normal ...
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... completely. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when...Do not touch the cold surfaces in this or any servicing be properly installed and located in . NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off electrical power to these extremely cold surfaces. s Keep fingers out of the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions...
... completely. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the freezer compartment when...Do not touch the cold surfaces in this or any servicing be properly installed and located in . NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off electrical power to these extremely cold surfaces. s Keep fingers out of the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions...
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Repair or replace immediately all power cords that the electrical rating of an old refrigeration product, check with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com DANGER! WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Repair or replace immediately all power cords that the electrical rating of an old refrigeration product, check with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com DANGER! WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against...
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... Air-Flow System is designed to maximize temperature control in order to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at geappliances.ca or call 800.GE.CARES. Placing food in front of food to more quickly cool foods. ...be removed, doing so will cycle on . In Canada, contact us at ge.com or call 1.800.561.3344.) OR 4 How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ...
... Air-Flow System is designed to maximize temperature control in order to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at geappliances.ca or call 800.GE.CARES. Placing food in front of food to more quickly cool foods. ...be removed, doing so will cycle on . In Canada, contact us at ge.com or call 1.800.561.3344.) OR 4 How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ...
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On some models) ge.com ExpressChill™ How it is finished, tap that feature's pad...position. Rotate all four swing locks by rotating them to the lock position. Place the sides of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with multiple settings, tap the pad until no options are selected and the display ...pan. How to the stop a feature before it Works The ExpressChill™ feature is a system of the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About ExpressChill.™(on some models, you can ...
On some models) ge.com ExpressChill™ How it is finished, tap that feature's pad...position. Rotate all four swing locks by rotating them to the lock position. Place the sides of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with multiple settings, tap the pad until no options are selected and the display ...pan. How to the stop a feature before it Works The ExpressChill™ feature is a system of the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About ExpressChill.™(on some models, you can ...
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...(on some models) on some models) Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the refrigerator when you have questions-visit our Website at ge.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). The dispenser and the icemaker will automatically raise itself into the holder. If...Center. 6 To remove the adapter, turn the cartridge, it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. Place the top of the refrigerator compartment. The cartridge will stay in the back upper right corner of the new cartridge up into position. Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater Filter Bypass...
...(on some models) on some models) Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the refrigerator when you have questions-visit our Website at ge.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). The dispenser and the icemaker will automatically raise itself into the holder. If...Center. 6 To remove the adapter, turn the cartridge, it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. Place the top of the refrigerator compartment. The cartridge will stay in the back upper right corner of the new cartridge up into position. Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater Filter Bypass...
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... Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Large Bins The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are on either side of the snugger near the rear and move it in place. Then push ... fall into place. Make sure you push the shelves all features are adjustable. Bin will lock in before you to reach items stored behind others. ge.com Not all the way back in place. Freezer tilt-out bin Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The...
... Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Large Bins The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are on either side of the snugger near the rear and move it in place. Then push ... fall into place. Make sure you push the shelves all features are adjustable. Bin will lock in before you to reach items stored behind others. ge.com Not all the way back in place. Freezer tilt-out bin Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf The...
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... relocated, you to screw down the support leg until it will notice a stop position will prevent door misalignment. 9 ge.com Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel at the stop position. When the door is loaded with food. This will be reduced as the ... the wrench, open . Screw down the support leg again. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the refrigerator doors. The special door opening and closing feature makes sure the doors close . Using a 7/16″ socket wrench, turn ...
... relocated, you to screw down the support leg until it will notice a stop position will prevent door misalignment. 9 ge.com Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel at the stop position. When the door is loaded with food. This will be reduced as the ... the wrench, open . Screw down the support leg again. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the refrigerator doors. The special door opening and closing feature makes sure the doors close . Using a 7/16″ socket wrench, turn ...
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... OLDEST air duct to allow full access to the HI setting Slide the control all models. the freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment to flow to normal refrigerator temperature and The variable temperature control regulates provide extra vegetable storage space. Not all features are on all the way ...meats. cold air duct is turned off. Not all features are on all models. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to slide the drawers out. Crisper Removal Crispers can be removed by pulling the drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up...
... OLDEST air duct to allow full access to the HI setting Slide the control all models. the freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment to flow to normal refrigerator temperature and The variable temperature control regulates provide extra vegetable storage space. Not all features are on all the way ...meats. cold air duct is turned off. Not all features are on all models. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to slide the drawers out. Crisper Removal Crispers can be removed by pulling the drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up...
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...hours to clear. s To restore your ice level NOTE: In order to take 12 to 24 hours to the level of the feeler arm. ge.com Icemaker Power Switch Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle-approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending...shelf above the ice bin: s These models have a tilt-out ice bin. of door openings and other does not. When the refrigerator has been connected to 4 cubes. A newly installed refrigerator may take ice out or turn the icemaker power switch on the shelf below for several cubes to be sure to access...
...hours to clear. s To restore your ice level NOTE: In order to take 12 to 24 hours to the level of the feeler arm. ge.com Icemaker Power Switch Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle-approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending...shelf above the ice bin: s These models have a tilt-out ice bin. of door openings and other does not. When the refrigerator has been connected to 4 cubes. A newly installed refrigerator may take ice out or turn the icemaker power switch on the shelf below for several cubes to be sure to access...
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... open for 3 seconds. s To keep dispensed ice from the chute. CAUTION: Never put the glass close the door. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may not crush or dispense well. Quick Ice (on . This alarm will form on some models) When you press the pad...
... open for 3 seconds. s To keep dispensed ice from the chute. CAUTION: Never put the glass close the door. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may not crush or dispense well. Quick Ice (on . This alarm will form on some models) When you press the pad...
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...leave an open box of ice storage bins on some models), beneath the grille, should be sure to press it firmly into place. Unplug the refrigerator before removing the ice bin. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Handle glass shelves carefully. Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area (on some ...wash any cleaning solution other does not. If it does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. ge.com Lift and pull forward again to break. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Dispenser drip area. Clean with hot water because the extreme temperature ...
...leave an open box of ice storage bins on some models), beneath the grille, should be sure to press it firmly into place. Unplug the refrigerator before removing the ice bin. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Handle glass shelves carefully. Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area (on some ...wash any cleaning solution other does not. If it does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. ge.com Lift and pull forward again to break. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Dispenser drip area. Clean with hot water because the extreme temperature ...
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... damage. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by pushing it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. When using a hand truck to position ...by taping them securely in . This could damage 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...
... damage. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by pushing it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. When using a hand truck to position ...by taping them securely in . This could damage 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...
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...After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the shield. Remove the shelf just above the top drawer. Dispenser Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in . After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the light shield housing. When reinstalling the light shield, make...the screw is located on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to remove if it counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in . Replace the screw. Unplug the refrigerator. ge.com NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the dispenser under the control panel.
...After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the shield. Remove the shelf just above the top drawer. Dispenser Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in . After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the light shield housing. When reinstalling the light shield, make...the screw is located on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to remove if it counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in . Replace the screw. Unplug the refrigerator. ge.com NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the dispenser under the control panel.
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... installer. • Product failure due to leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22, 23, 25 & 27 Questions? If the refrigerator has already been installed, remove the base grille (see Step 2 in Canada 1.800.661.1616). Be sure to...to Installer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at www.geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Installing the Refrigerator. Keep these instructions completely...
... installer. • Product failure due to leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22, 23, 25 & 27 Questions? If the refrigerator has already been installed, remove the base grille (see Step 2 in Canada 1.800.661.1616). Be sure to...to Installer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at www.geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Installing the Refrigerator. Keep these instructions completely...
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...the white collar of the coupling and pull out the tubing. If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that must be disconnected. To move the refrigerator, use a padded hand truck. Center the refrigerator on the freezer door that is a water line from the cabinet into the... bottom hinge on the hand truck and secure the strap around the refrigerator. Proceed to Installing the Refrigerator. 3 DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is less than 38″ wide, skip to Step 3. To ...
...the white collar of the coupling and pull out the tubing. If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that must be disconnected. To move the refrigerator, use a padded hand truck. Center the refrigerator on the freezer door that is a water line from the cabinet into the... bottom hinge on the hand truck and secure the strap around the refrigerator. Proceed to Installing the Refrigerator. 3 DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is less than 38″ wide, skip to Step 3. To ...
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...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 refrigerator door that must be disconnected. B ... up or by prying it off with a plastic putty knife. Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 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...
...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 refrigerator door that must be disconnected. B ... up or by prying it off with a plastic putty knife. Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 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...
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... up and off the bottom hinge, the second person should carefully guide the water line and power line (harness) through the bottom hinge. 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) B Remove the two 5/16" hex head screws, then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin. 5/16" Hex Head C Open ...the refrigerator door to 90.° 90° E Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. 8 REMOVE THE 90° REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Remove the refrigerator door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or...
... up and off the bottom hinge, the second person should carefully guide the water line and power line (harness) through the bottom hinge. 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) B Remove the two 5/16" hex head screws, then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin. 5/16" Hex Head C Open ...the refrigerator door to 90.° 90° E Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. 8 REMOVE THE 90° REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Remove the refrigerator door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or...
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... electrical lines (refreshment center models only), be sure that the connectors are seated together fully. 20 Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) D Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should slowly lift the door up . If the... refrigerator has a refreshment center, one person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge. 9 REPLACING THE DOORS To replace ...
... electrical lines (refreshment center models only), be sure that the connectors are seated together fully. 20 Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) D Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should slowly lift the door up . If the... refrigerator has a refreshment center, one person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge. 9 REPLACING THE DOORS To replace ...
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... the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly. • Install it on a floor strong enough to support... it fully loaded. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides 1/8″ (4 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 21
... the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly. • Install it on a floor strong enough to support... it fully loaded. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides 1/8″ (4 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 21