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Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 21 and 25 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence ...08 JR ge.com Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Additional Features 8 Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12-13 Controls 4-5 Crispers and Pans 9 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Water Dispenser 11 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Floor Bracket 18-19 Installing the Refrigerator . ...
Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 21 and 25 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence ...08 JR ge.com Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Additional Features 8 Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12-13 Controls 4-5 Crispers and Pans 9 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Water Dispenser 11 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Floor Bracket 18-19 Installing the Refrigerator . ...
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... other appliance. clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to do. DANGER! Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: s Take off ) does not remove power to product disposal. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
... other appliance. clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to do. DANGER! Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: s Take off ) does not remove power to product disposal. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. Do not use a cord that matches the rating plate. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to...
... SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. Do not use a cord that matches the rating plate. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to...
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... controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in both controls to the refrigerator. To change the temperature, tap either the refrigerator or the freezer until the display shows OFF. To turn the unit back on and the display will return to the... the door displays the actual temperature. Once the desired temperature has been set . Allow 24 hours for the freezer compartment. Setting either or both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to reach the temperature you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for ...
... controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in both controls to the refrigerator. To change the temperature, tap either the refrigerator or the freezer until the display shows OFF. To turn the unit back on and the display will return to the... the door displays the actual temperature. Once the desired temperature has been set . Allow 24 hours for the freezer compartment. Setting either or both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to reach the temperature you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for ...
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... after they have been sitting out at high speed as needed for eight hours. The freezer temperature is complete, the refrigerator compartment will return to Use Press TurboCool. The refrigerator is shipped with an Energy Saver feature. The compressor will continue to run if they have...or when putting away warm leftovers. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About TurboCool.™ (on some models) ge.com (on some models) (on some models) The door alarm will sound if any door is open for more quickly cool foods...
... after they have been sitting out at high speed as needed for eight hours. The freezer temperature is complete, the refrigerator compartment will return to Use Press TurboCool. The refrigerator is shipped with an Energy Saver feature. The compressor will continue to run if they have...or when putting away warm leftovers. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About TurboCool.™ (on some models) ge.com (on some models) (on some models) The door alarm will sound if any door is open for more quickly cool foods...
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... clear the system and prevent sputtering. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it stops. Lining up the arrow on the end of the refrigerator compartment. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad for 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons) to replace the filter soon. Remove the... water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. The grip on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it...
... clear the system and prevent sputtering. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it stops. Lining up the arrow on the end of the refrigerator compartment. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad for 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons) to replace the filter soon. Remove the... water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. The grip on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it...
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Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all the way in before you close the door. 7 Lift the shelf up at the back of the shelf in until the bottom of the shelf until the central tabs are adjustable. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. ge.com ...spills from dripping to lower shelves. Slide the shelf out until it stops. To replace: Place the rear shelf tabs just in the refrigerator compartment are slightly behind others. Slide the shelf in a slot on all items from the shelf. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions ...
Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all the way in before you close the door. 7 Lift the shelf up at the back of the shelf in until the bottom of the shelf until the central tabs are adjustable. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. ge.com ...spills from dripping to lower shelves. Slide the shelf out until it stops. To replace: Place the rear shelf tabs just in the refrigerator compartment are slightly behind others. Slide the shelf in a slot on all items from the shelf. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions ...
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... will lock in place. 8 Grip the finger hold near the rear of small items stored on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to fit your needs. To replace: Engage the bin in the molded supports on the door and push down . To remove: Lift bin straight up...
... will lock in place. 8 Grip the finger hold near the rear of small items stored on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to fit your needs. To replace: Engage the bin in the molded supports on the door and push down . To remove: Lift bin straight up...
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...noise may be sure to the level of water. ge.com Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The water dispenser is pressed in the water line system. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making...The icemaker power light will stop producing ice. Shelf Ice Bin To access ice. A newly installed refrigerator may continue to begin making ice. To Use the External Dispenser (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice. Press the dispenser arm for several cubes to begin ...
...noise may be sure to the level of water. ge.com Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The water dispenser is pressed in the water line system. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making...The icemaker power light will stop producing ice. Shelf Ice Bin To access ice. A newly installed refrigerator may continue to begin making ice. To Use the External Dispenser (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice. Press the dispenser arm for several cubes to begin ...
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...Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of the refrigerator. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of sponge or cloth when cleaning ... a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on the stainless steel. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of shape. Clean with ...
...Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of the refrigerator. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of sponge or cloth when cleaning ... a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on the stainless steel. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of shape. Clean with ...
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...coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front 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 flooding. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 13 Handle only from the wall. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) ...
...coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front 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 flooding. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 13 Handle only from the wall. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) ...
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... be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the top of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the freezer inside a light shield. Plug the refrigerator back in .... To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the front of the shield. Plug the refrigerator back in . 14 After replacing with an...
... be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the top of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the freezer inside a light shield. Plug the refrigerator back in .... To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the front of the shield. Plug the refrigerator back in . 14 After replacing with an...
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...19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to permit clearances of at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Left, right and bottom sides Raised portion of panel 1/8″ (3 mm) Freezer Door 35 29/32″ (91.2 cm) 26 3/32″ (66.3 cm) 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/4″ (6 mm) 1/4″...Panels 1/8″ (3 mm) Left Fresh Food Door 3/4″ (19 mm) Refrigerator Door Right Fresh Food Door 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/4″ (6 mm) 5/16″ (8 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Top, left and bottom Raised portion of panel 2″ (51 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6...
...19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to permit clearances of at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Left, right and bottom sides Raised portion of panel 1/8″ (3 mm) Freezer Door 35 29/32″ (91.2 cm) 26 3/32″ (66.3 cm) 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/4″ (6 mm) 1/4″...Panels 1/8″ (3 mm) Left Fresh Food Door 3/4″ (19 mm) Refrigerator Door Right Fresh Food Door 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/4″ (6 mm) 5/16″ (8 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Top, left and bottom Raised portion of panel 2″ (51 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6...
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... (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Installer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff... valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included) Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves Drill Bit Appropriate for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 21...
... (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Installer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff... valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included) Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves Drill Bit Appropriate for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 21...
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...onto the locator template with its RH floor holes lined up against the rear wall, within W, and in Step 3. Rear Wall W REFRIGERATOR Baseboard Thickness or Countertop Overhang (Whichever Is Greater) Plus Any Desired Clearance RH Side Front 2 LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET A... with this refrigerator can result. Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with the floor holes indicated on the Refrigerator 71⁄4" RH Side of Refrigerator Rear RH Corner of the refrigerator (see Figure 1). Wood (2 Holes) 2 Wall Holes Floor Bracket to mount the floor bracket (one on 21 ft. models) ...
...onto the locator template with its RH floor holes lined up against the rear wall, within W, and in Step 3. Rear Wall W REFRIGERATOR Baseboard Thickness or Countertop Overhang (Whichever Is Greater) Plus Any Desired Clearance RH Side Front 2 LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET A... with this refrigerator can result. Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with the floor holes indicated on the Refrigerator 71⁄4" RH Side of Refrigerator Rear RH Corner of the refrigerator (see Figure 1). Wood (2 Holes) 2 Wall Holes Floor Bracket to mount the floor bracket (one on 21 ft. models) ...
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...THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (cont.) Figure 2 - Acceptable Screw Placement Locations Preferred Installation - Attachment to engage the anti-tip base bracket on the refrigerator. Remove the locator template from the floor. • Mount the anti-tip floor bracket by fastening the 2, or preferably 4, #10-16 hex...-head screws tightly into the cabinet opening until engagement occurs and you notice that the refrigerator is pushed back against the rear wall. C WOOD Wall and TILE Floor Construction: • For this special case, locate the 2 ...
...THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (cont.) Figure 2 - Acceptable Screw Placement Locations Preferred Installation - Attachment to engage the anti-tip base bracket on the refrigerator. Remove the locator template from the floor. • Mount the anti-tip floor bracket by fastening the 2, or preferably 4, #10-16 hex...-head screws tightly into the cabinet opening until engagement occurs and you notice that the refrigerator is pushed back against the rear wall. C WOOD Wall and TILE Floor Construction: • For this special case, locate the 2 ...
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...) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1/2″ (13 mm) REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) (on the top of the refrigerator. F Place cap over the top of the refrigerator. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. A REMOVE TOP CAP (on a floor strong enough to support it in order to leave the doors and handles ...and electrical connections. If there is required for ease of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. Install it fully loaded. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will not perform properly. • Install it on some models) REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP E Carefully...
...) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1/2″ (13 mm) REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) (on the top of the refrigerator. F Place cap over the top of the refrigerator. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. A REMOVE TOP CAP (on a floor strong enough to support it in order to leave the doors and handles ...and electrical connections. If there is required for ease of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. Install it fully loaded. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will not perform properly. • Install it on some models) REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP E Carefully...
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... Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Tubing 21 4 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to the power cord. Use a 3/8″ hex wrench with extension to the tubing. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. You may cause leaks. B If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts ...to the O (off) position. The anti-tip floor bracket should line up with the cutout in the back bottom of the refrigerator, and fit through the cutout when the refrigerator is pushed into the clamp provided to pry open the clamp. 2 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY (icemaker and ...
... Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Tubing 21 4 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to the power cord. Use a 3/8″ hex wrench with extension to the tubing. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. You may cause leaks. B If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts ...to the O (off) position. The anti-tip floor bracket should line up with the cutout in the back bottom of the refrigerator, and fit through the cutout when the refrigerator is pushed into the clamp provided to pry open the clamp. 2 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY (icemaker and ...
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Remove any adhesive on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to the door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with a 1/4″ Allen A wrench and transfer the handle mounting Mounting... of the handles - NOTE: Use a flat plastic edge to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4″ Allen wrench. A 22 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handle with a mild detergent. NOTE: A For ...
Remove any adhesive on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to the door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with a 1/4″ Allen A wrench and transfer the handle mounting Mounting... of the handles - NOTE: Use a flat plastic edge to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4″ Allen wrench. A 22 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handle with a mild detergent. NOTE: A For ...
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The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. C Replace the base grille by removing the two Phillips head ...may turn on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. It will then begin to .... The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. See About the freezer section for instructions. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the I (on) position.
The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. C Replace the base grille by removing the two Phillips head ...may turn on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. It will then begin to .... The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. See About the freezer section for instructions. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the I (on) position.