GE 20 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ............. 9
Automatic lcemaker ........... ]2
Controls .................... 4-6
Crispers and Pans ............. ]0
Freezer ...................... 11
Shelves and Bins ............. 8, 9
Water Filter ................... 7
Models 20 and22
Cong_lateur inf_rieur
Rdfrig&ateurs
Care and Cleaning ........ 13-15
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refl'igerator . . . .17-2]
Installing the Water IJne ..... 31-33
Preparing to Install
the Refligerator . .............. ]6
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drmver . ........... 22, 2?,
Reversing the Door Swing
(Single Door Refrigerator
Models only) .............. 24-27
Rein oving and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refiigerator Models only) .... 28-30
Lasection frangaise commence kla page 47
Congelador inferior
Refrigeradores
La seccidn en espa_ol empieza en la pagina 89
...... 3 3
Troubleshooting Tips ._4-_ 8
Normal Operating Sounds ._4
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Perfbrmance Data Sheet ........ 45
Product Registration
fl)r Canadian Customers ..... 41,42
Product Registration
fl)r U.S. Customers ......... 39, 40
Warranty ti)r Canadian
Customers ................... 43
Warranty ti)r U.S. Customers ..... 44
Write the model and serial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find tl_( s( mmlb( rs on a lab(l
on th( right sid(, n(ar th( to 1)of
th( refi'ig(rator coml)artm(nt.
3828JL8069A 197D4618PO05 49-60361 04-05 JR

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
Usethis appliance onlyfor its intendedpurpose asdescribed in this Owner'sManual
SAFETYPRECAUflONS
Whenusing electrical appliances,basic safetyprecautions shouldbe followed, includingthe following:
This r(_fl_igcrau)r musl ])c ])ro])(_r]? insml]cd
and ]ocamd in ac(ordancc wid_ d_c Insl_d]adon
[nslruclions ])(_f(n'(_ il is used.
Do not a]]o_x children to c]imb, stand or hang
on th( sh(hx s in th( r(]i'ig(rat(m The) (ould
damag( th( r(]i'ig(rator and s(rious]) i1_jm'(
th( ms( Iv("s.
[)o not touch th( co]d sur]iices in th( ]]'((z(r
col/l])artl/lont w]lon ]lallds ill'() (Jail/l) or _\_ot.
Skin ma) stick to thes(cxtr(m(]) co]d sur]aces.
Do not stor( or us( gaso]in( or oth(r flammab](
x_q)ors and ]]quids in th(vicinil) of this or an)
oth(r a])])]ianc(.
_ K(e]) fing(rs out ofth( "])inch point" areas;
(]oarmlcos b()D,\con the doors and bol_,vo( n
th( doors and cabin( t ar(nec(ssaril) sma]l.
B( car(fid dosing doors wh(n chi]dr( n ar(
in th( ar(a.
111r( ]i'ig( ra|ors widl automatic ic( mak_ rs,
av(/id contact will1 t]l( moving ])arts of th(
(jector mechanisn/, or with th( h( ating (]( m( nt
that r(l(as( s th( cub(s. Do not ])lac( ring( rs or
hands (111ttl( atttomatic k'emaking m( chart]sin
/\hi]( th( r(]i'ig(rator is ])]ugg( d in.
Un])]ug th( r(]i'ig(rator be]or( c]eaning and
making r( pairs.
NOTE."We,stronglyrecommendthatanyservicingN
performedbya qualifiedindividual.
_ tting ( ith( r or both con tro]s to 0(off)do(s
not r( mov( pow(r to th( ]ight cir(uit.
Do not r(]i'((z( ]i'oz( n ]oods which hay(
thaw( d com])]et(]).
DANGER!RISK OFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child (ntra])m(nt and su]ti)cafion ar( not prob]( ms
of th( past. Jtmk( d or abandon( d r( ]i'ig-(rators ar(
still dmlg('rous...cv(n if the)w]]] si| ]k)r 'ijust a]i:w
da) s." If you at( g( tting rid of your o]d r( ]]'ig( ratoc
i)]ease ]ol]ow th( imtructions b(]ow to hell) i)r('vcnt
accid( nts.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator
or Freezer."
Refrigerants
AI] r( ]_'ig( ration products contain r( ]_'ig( rants,
which tmd(r ]i d(ra] ]my must b( r( mov(d prior
to product disposa]. If)ou ar( g( tting rid of
an o]d re]i'ig( radon product, check will1 th(
coral)an) hand]]rig th( dis])osa] about what
to do,
'Iak(_ (/1t"111c doors.
L(:avc 111(:she]yes in ])]ac(: so din1 chi]dr(:n ma)
nol casil) (limb insk](:.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
tt(/x_cv(:l; i]')(/u nmsl use an (:xmnsi(in cord, il is a])so]um]) nec(:ssa D dial il bc a UIAislcd (in 1t1(:Unimd
States) or a CSA cerliii(:d (in Canada), 3-wire grounding l)])(: a])])]ianc(: extorts]on (:(/1"(t hax4ng a grounding
1",1)(:I)]ug and c,tll](:! alld l]lal 11/(: (4(x:lrica] ralillg of 111(:c()rd ])(: 15 al//I)(:r(:s (n/ininmm) and 120 roils.

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WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
Th{ t)o_x r cord of this applianc( is equipp( d
with a 3-prong (gromlding) plug which mat{s
with a standard 3-prong (gl'ounding) wall outlet to
minimiz{ th( t)ossibilil} of( kctric shock hazard
ti'om this al)l)lian(x.
tlmx th(/_;,ll outl( t and circuit ch(ck(d b? a
qualified ( k ctrician to make sur( the outkt is
prop(rl) groun& d.
Wh(r( a standard 2-prong wall outkt is
( ncomu( r( d, it is )our p( rsonal r(sponsibilit) and
obligation to hax_" it r( placed with a prop(rl)
gTotmd( d 3-prong wall outl( t.
Th( r( ti'ig{ rator should ahx;,}_ be tfluggcd into its
own individual ( kctrical outkt _hich has a xx>ltag{
rating that match( s th( rating plate.
"I]ds provid( s th( b(st pertbrnlanc( and also
pre_ his o_ rloading hous( wiring circttits which
could cans( a fir{ hazard l_'om ox_'rh( at( d wir( s.
Nex_r mq)lug your r{ ti'ig{ rator b) pulling on th{
I)(,_ r cord. Ah_,}_ gq+ip plug firml) and pull
straight out t]'on/ th( outl( t.
Repair or r( plat( imm(diatel) NI po_xx r cords that
ha_ b(com( th,}(d or oth( rwis( damag{ d. I)o not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damag{
along its kngth or at ( idl( r (rid.
Wh(n mo_ing th( r( t_'ig{'rator m_'u) t_'om tile
/_all, b( car( rid not to roll o_r or damag( th(
])o_\x)r co/'{|.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGSrAda ter natermittedinCa,adaJ
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
tt(mvx_'J; if you nmst us( an adapt( J; where local
cod(s p( rmiL a temporary connection ,ha) b( mad(
to a t)rop{ rl) gT(mnd{ d 2-t)rong/xall outl( t b) us{
ota UIAist{ d adat)t{ r m_,ilabl{ at most local
har(hx_u'{ stor{ s.
Th{ hu'g{ r slot ill th( a(tapt{ r must b{ aligll{ d widl
th( hu'g( r slot in tile/_:,ll outkt to provi& t)rop( r
polarit} in th( corm( orion of the po_xx r cord.
Wh{n dis('onn{ cting the t)ow( r cord t]'om th{
a{tal)t{ l; ah_,)_ hold th{ a(tal)t{ r ill t)h,c{ widl on{
hand whil( t)ulling the t/o_x r cord t)lug widl tile
oth{r hand. If this is not doll{, th{ adallt{ r ground
t{rminal is x_r) lik{ 1) to br{ak with r{i){ at{ d us{.
If th{ adapter gromld terminal br( aks, DO NOTUSE
th{ r{ t_'ig{ rator mull a I)rOl){ r gr(mnd has b{{n
( stal)lish( d.
Attaching theadapterground terminal toa wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnotground theapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal, andnot insulated,and the wall
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethe circuit checkedbya qualified electricianto make
surethe outlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controls with
temperature settings. (for ot,_er models, see next page)
NOTE."Therefrigeratorisshippedwith protectivefilmcovering#retemperaturecontrols.
If thisfilm wasnotremovedduringinstallation,removeit now
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment
and O°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the
preset recommended settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as weft as the actual
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from
the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Changing the Temperature
To change the temperature, press and rdcas(_ d_c
WARMER or COLDER pad. 'D,v SETlight will coin(
on and th(dJspla) will sh()_ th( s('t t('mp(ratur('.
"[}:,('hang( th( ttmptraturt,tapt]thtrth(
WARMER or COLDER pad tmdl d,c &shvd
t(mp( ratur( is display( d. R(J]'ig(rator t( m])( ratur( s
can I)( a(!iust( d l)( tw(( n 34°F and 47°F and thv
[i'( (Z(I" t( IIl])(I'attlY(s ('all b( a(!itlst(d B(Iw((H
-(FF and +8°E
()no( d_( d(sir(d t( ml)(ramr( has b((n s(t,
th(" t( mp(ratur(displa) will r( tm'n to th( actual
r( [J'Jg( rator m_d [i'((z(r t( m])(ratur( s a[i(r 5
s( ('onds, S( v( ral a(!iustm( nts ma) l)( rvq uh'( d.
Each tim( you a(!just controls, all(,w 24 hours ti)r th(
F(_]'J_(Fat()r to r(a('h th( t(H_I)(FatHY( )<oft ha',,x s(t.
To turu the cooliug system off, mp d,( WARMER pad
ti)r (ith(r th( r(fl'ig(rator or th( ti'( (z(r troth th(
displa) sh(,_x_sOFF. To turu the mdt baek on, pr(ss th(
COLDER pad _)r (ida( rd_( r( _'ig( rmc>r or _i'( (z( J:
Th( SETlight will ilhtminat( on dw ski( you
s(l(('t(d. Th(n pr(ss th( COLDERpad again (on th(
ski( wh(r( d_( SETlight is illuminat(d) and it will
go to d_( pros( t I)Oints of O°Ft6r th( ti'( ( zcr and
37°Fibr th( r( fi'ig( rato_: S( uing (ith( r or both
controls to OFFstol)s cooling in both the ti'( ez( r
Hlld I'( []'i_'( I'HtOf COHII)Ht'tl,I( 11|S, b[l[ dO(S /lOt sN[It
off( l( (tri('al l)O_X r to the reii'ig(rato,:
Performance Ak Flow System
Th( P( ribrman(( Air Iq(>w S) st(m is d(sigl_(d to
maximiz( t( ml)(ralm'( ('onlro] in th( r(_J'ig(rator
and ii'(( z( r ('oral)aftra( nts+ This tmiqu( sp( ('ial
i( amre ('onsists of d_( Air 'Ibw( r along d,( back
wallof d_( r( t]'ig( rator and d_( Air 'Iimn( ] on d_(
bottom portion of th( fi'( (z(r r(ar wall. Placing
ti)od in fi'ont of file l()uv( rs on th(s( ('oral)on( nts
will not att( (t i)( rli)rman('(.

AboutTurboCooLTM(onsome models) ww_.GEAppliances.com
TurboCoe/
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How #Works
TurboCool ral)idl )(ools th( r( [i'ig-c rator
coml)arml(nt in or(kr to mot((]uick])
co(,l ti>_,ds.List TurboCoolwhcnadding a
large amount ofl_x)d to the rcli'igcrator
cOral)aftra(hi , lmt)ing m\_l) l_)ods allot the}
];av( l)((n sitli}'_#-otH at tool); t('n;])(rattu'(
or _h('n lmUing awa> warm ](.l_ovc.rs. It can
also b( us(d if th( r(l_'Jg(rator has b((n
without ])owcr l})r an cxt< nd(d ])criod.
One( activated, th( COml)r(ssor will turn on
immcdiat(l) and the liras will c)cl( on and
off at high st)( (d as n( (d(d t_)r (ight hours.
Th( tempt( ssor will contintt( to run tmdl
th( Jx ti'ig( rater coml)artm(nt cools to
al)l)r()ximat( 1)34°F (I°C), th(n it will cycle
on and off to maintain this s( tting. Al_(r 8
hours, or if TurOoCoo/is t)r( ss( d again, th(
r( ti'ig+(rater coml)arm_( nt will return to
th( origdnal s( uing.
HowtoUse
th'(ss TurboCool.Th( r(l_'ig(rator
t( ml)(mmr( disl)la )will show cco.
After TurboCooliscompl( t(, th(
rcli'ig( rater coral)aftra( nt will r(mrn
to th< original st uing.
NOTES:Th( r( [i'ig( rotor t( ml)(ratur(
cam_ot b( chang(d during
TurboCool.
Th( t/'((/(l" [( I/It)(I'H[HI'( is 11()[
al]k cted during T#rboCool.
Wh(n opening th( Jx'ti'ig( rater
door during r.rboCootthe liras
will continu( to rim if the) hay(
c)('l( d on,
About Door Alarm (onsomemodels)
Th( door alaml will sound if (ith(r
door is ot)(n ti)r more than 2 minut(s.
Th( b( (ping stops wh(n you ('los(
th( doo_:

Aboutthecontrolswith numberedsettings.
NOTE,"Therefrigeratorisshippedwith protectivefilmcoveringthetemperaturecontrols.
If thisfilm wasnotremovedduringinstallation,removeit now
Initiafly, set the refrigerator control at5 and the freezer control at5 and allow 24 hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and
allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
have set.
Setting either or both controls to 0stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Performance Air Flow System
Th( P( rlbnnan('(" Air 17ow S)_t('m is d('sigl_( d to
maximiz( t(ml)(ratm'( control in th( r(li'ig(rator
and t]'(ezer ('(mq)artm( nts. This tmiqu( special
Ratur( consisls of th( Air 'Ib_x r along th( back
wall of th( r( ti'ig( J;_tor and the Air 'Iimn( l on th(
/)ottom portion of th( [i'( ( z(r r(ar _;dl. Pla(ing
ti)od in ti'ont of th( louvers on thes( ('oral)on( his
will not atti ('t I)( rti)rman('(.

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Water Filter Cartridge
T]/( _aUT li]t_ I' (m'trkIgc is](x at('d in tI]("
bad<.upp{'l' fig}It {orn(I oFth( r( liig('J'a_oJ'
( el!/p_t'H//('IH,
When to Replace the Filter
'I'll'r( is a _'(placel//( m il_dkato_
ligll_ tor tl'_e wamt' [ilteI cartt'idgc cm tll(
temperature displa? Tills light will tt*m
oral]go to tell 3ou that ?<*une(:d to replac(
the _]l_el'soo[l. The Jilter cart]'idgc should
be r( placed wh([] tile r( placem( ill
h]dicator ligJ]t tm'[lS fed or if tile [low
O[ wateF to the dispeI/seF OF ic(>///aker
decr(ases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
Filter Bypass Plug
You mus_ us(" tile l]lt_r b? pass plug td](I] a
replacemel]t filter cartridge is I!ot mailable.
"File icemaker will l/or opela_te witl/out tile
[]/t('r ot []l_(I'[)?pass plug.
Replacement Filters."
Toorderadditional filter cartridges
in _e UnitedStates, visitROtWebsite,
www. 6EApp/ia_ees.eom, or carl
GEParts andAccessories, 800.626.2002.
Filt(r Model C,S\_.IP
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RESETWATERNLTER
(on some models)
('a[ttidm,e ('ox(q' b'_,I/ressiI/°_ ill ol] tile
tab at the [}'ot/t a[/d I/ulli_]g do'w_].
Remox( tll_ (:altri(Ig_ b? slo'w]? rotatit]g
it (:ottllt(l(:]o(2kBise Sl//a]/ tll//Otlll[ (7[
mtheSyRtetR,thefi/tercartdd.qetray beRjeRtedas
it/,5"removed.U:s'ecaufiorlwhenterRor/rig
R{'mo',( tile prot{'ct],,{" [bil _}'om th(
(lid o[ t]](" (2a11 ridg{ _.
0[;hli[lg tip tile m:!'ow o_1 tIl(" (;al'tl'k|ge
aI]d tile cart]'idgc hokle_; s/old? I'otate
tI]( (:ar_['i(Ig-{"clockwise mltil it s_ot)s.
\VI]{'[] t]le (;t_Pt['idg(" is prop{'_t?
installed, )on will [{'el it '<lick" its it
locks bite plac( Th( blade ot] t]ie e_]d
of t]le cart[idge s]lo[lld l)e t)osit kmed
',{ rtica]l?, t).0not overtighten.
Close tile (:a['_['i(Ig{."co',>[:
the s}steH1 all(l [)['{:',{:[t[ Slllltterillg.
See To Use _heD/spenser s(ctio_l.
Press arid hold the RESETWATERHLTER
pad [br 3 s((oI]ds.
NOTE: A I/( wl?q_]stall( d Baler lilt( r ( artrkIg(
ula) eaoso waterto spnrt [rom the disllelmcr.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same manne_
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin fl/c rcfdgcralor (:(mq)arlmcl_l arc a(!iuslablc.
Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0Till file shell tq) al file fi_olm
[J[l 1]1(!s]l(!][ up a! 1]1(!1)ack all(t
bring 1t/(_shclt" ouL
Toreplace:
0While lilting lhc shelf tq), ia_scrl lhc lo t)
h(>ok al lll(_ 1)a(:k (>f 111(_sh(41" in aslol
OI1 |t1(! (l"_tck.
[,o_cr lh(_ fi'ol_l of lhc she11" tmfil lhc
1)ollo1//(1[ lh(! sh(41"locks inIo i)1;t((!,
Spillproof Shelves Ionsomemodels)
S|)i11proof sh(lv( s hay( st)( ('ial ('dg(s to
11(1t) ])roy( nt st)ills ti'om dripping to low(r
sh(lv( s. To r(mov( or r( t)la('( th( sh(lv( s,
s( ( Rearranging the Shelves.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Ionsomemodels)
Th( slid('-out st)till)roof sh('l[ all()_:s you
to r( a('h it(ms stor( d b( hi1_d oth( rs. Th(
st)( ('ial (dgts at( d( sigl_( d to 11(1t) 1)roy( nt
sl)ills ti'om (h'il)l)i1_g to ]ow('r sh( Iv( s.
Toremove:
0R( n_ov( all it(ms ti'om sh(lL
Slid( th( sh( ltout tmtil it stops.
I,iti th( ti'ont (dg( o|th( sh(lt until th(
('(ntral tabs at( aL)ov( th( ti'ont baJ:
Continu( pullingth( sh(lttbrward
tmtil it (a1_ b( r(mov( d.
Toreplace:
O Pla(:c ltl(_ rear shcl|" labs.iusl i1_ii_()I_lof
1t1(_(cam'a1 nol(h(_s (>n 1t1(_sh(_l|"fram(_.
Sli(tc dlc shcl|'in tmfil file (:ca_md lal)s
arc slighfl) 1)(_hind ltl(_ fron_ bar.
Iz)_(_r th(_ sh(_l|" fl_lo t)la(:(_ tmfil Jl is
horizomal a_d slid(: ill(: shcl|'i_.
Makesurethattheshelfsitsflatafter reinstalbtion
anddoesn'tmovefreelyfromsidetoside.
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesall the wayin
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Adjustable Bins on the Door
"\(!iustabl( bins can _a'4l_ Ib( carrk d l_'om
rcfl'ig( rater to _)rk ar(a.
Toremove: I J[_ bin straight Ul), th(n
pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Engage the bin in the
mold( d SUl)l)orts of th( door, and I)USh in,
Bin will lock in I)lac(.
The slmggerh(lps t)re',_ m dl)ping, spilling
or sliding of small it(ms stored ()n th( door
sh(l[_ Grip th( thNcr hold ntar th( rtar of
the snugg( r and mow it to fit your n(( ds.
!
NomAdjustable Shelves on the Door
Toremove:i ili _h_ shelf smdg-ht up, _h_n
pull out+
TorepNee:gugag_ the sheK hi _1/_m(>kled
suppor_s o_ tt_e doe1 al_(I push dow_/+
k will lock iI! plac_.
Abouttheadditionalfeatures.
Not all features are on all models.
Sheff Saver Rack (onsomemodels)
Sli(tc_)ut bex_ rage rack heMs mclv( cans ()t
soda or me win(/_,u r bouks (k nglhwis().
It can b( r(mox_ d tbr ck aning,
Toremove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lit'l the rack up and past the stop
i)osition and lit'l it out.

Aboutthecrispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
]_X(CSS V_'_t|er |ha| I]]_1} _Kctil]]tda|(! i]] |he
1)oIlol/l of lhe dra_el's of till(tel" ill(! (tra\_el's
should 1)e wiped (tr).
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Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide |he con|rol all |he wa) |(1 |he
HIGHseuing |(1 t)ro_ide high tmmidi|)
I'(!(Ol//l//ell(t(!d t()1" I/lOS[ \ege|al)les.
Slide |he conu_ol all |he wa) 1o |he LOW
selling [() t)rox6de lower tmnddiIy levels
I'ecol//l//elld(!d t()1" I/los| tl_[li|s,
ii
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This t)all Call l)e i/lov(td Io Ihe I/1os1 fleet'Ill
loca|ion for your t_m/ily's needs.
To remove, slide |he t)ml ou| |o |he stop
posi|ion, lili |11(: t)ml ut/and pas| |he step
posi|ion and lit'l i| ou|.
Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (onsomemodels)
Wh(n ttl( pan is t)lac(d in tll( 7th slot from
[h( be(ton/el(h( m,ck and th( le_xr is s(t
at COLDEST air ti'om th( ti'( (z(r is ti_rc( d
arotm(t th( pan to k((l) i| v(r) cold.
Y;,u can mov( th( pan to an)location it
you (ton't w;mt th( extra cold storag(.
Th( set|ings can 1)( a<!iusted amwhere
b(|w((n cold _ and cold(st * _.
Wh(n s(t at cold, th( t)ml will sin) at th(
IlOr111al rel]'igel';ltOl" [el//l)erattlre.
Th( cold(st s(uing I)rovid( s th( cold(st
storug( ar(a.
II II Crisper Removal
ToRemove:
These dya_(:rs Call 1)e i'(!lllOv(!d (!}_;il} ])}
liliing ul) sligh|l)_ddle trolling |he drinker
t)as| |he stop loca|ion.
Wheu the door caunot be fully opeued,
r( mov( [t1( (trmv( r tiu'th( st t_'om the door
tits(. Mak( sin'( th( (trmv( r ('los(st to th(
door is full) closed. Ther( is a latch at th(
t_'om of th( c( nter slid( rail. Push (to_l_ oll
ttl( latch and slkt( tlle c(m(r slkt( rail, t()
whi('h th( drm_r( r is at|ach(d, m_ 9 ti'()m th(
(too1". Rcn:o_v the drm\t'l:
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About the freezer. .OEApp,a,,ees.eom
Not all features are onall models.
Appearance and features may vary
Appearance may vary
Freezer $fle/ves and Baskets
D('p( ndi_g on yo_lr model, ?_:,/lr f'r('('z( r
I/1;/} I_. }/(//I"( ;
A dc_p li_!l-width bask('_
A sha!/ow li_ll-widfl_ bask( _
A hal[Swidd_ bask_ _
[hll-_ddfl_ wiI( shd[
fl_e i(c aoragc bin
Basket/Shelf Removal
Toremove the deep full-width basket on
freezer drawer models:
(111( n th( ti'(( z(r drmv( r tmtil it stops.
_Thc fr(x:z(T |)askcl Y(:SIS Oil _t fl'_tl//(?
inside 1t1(::tix:x::zer draw(m Li[i 1t1(::|)ask(!l
tlI) at tht ]back.
!J['l lhc from up and li[i file cndrc
l)_lsk(:l 1l I) _tlid ()ill Of 111(: dy_l_,_,(:l:
Toremove the half-width basket:.
_Pull 111(_1)ask(_l om 1o lh(_ slop locadon.
Lift file baskcl up al dlc ti'onl 1o rclcas(_
it ti_om dlc slides.
I JIi lhc back uI) and (ml of lhc slide.
Wheu replaciug the basket, mak( sur( that
th( wir( tabs and wit( hooks on th( sid(s
of th( ))_tsk( t go into th( slols in th( top
of th( upI)(r bask( t slid(s.
NOTE.'AIw',_)s b( sttr( to full) ('los( this
1)ask( I. x_i)u will know it is tifll) ('los( d wh(n
)ou t((l it "('li( k" into i)la('(.
Appearance may vary
Appearance may vary
IceBin
Toremove the deep full-width baskets on
freezer door models, the shallow full-width
basket and the full-width wire shelf."
0Pull lh(_ 1)askcl/sh(_llFotn 1(> lh(_ slop
]OCilliOl 1,
[Jti th( fl'ont tq) and ov(r th( sto I)
location.
Toremovethesheff abovetheice bh_:
0Pull lh(_sh(4['slraighl ore.
Li[i Ilk(: 1)ask(:l/sh(4[" u I) and ore.
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About the automaticicemaker.
Anewly installed refr_Terator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Icemaker
PowerLight _[Arm
Automatic tcemaker (onsome models)
The kcmak( r wil! produ_( scxv_ c,bcs
per ]00-1 gO c_fl)cs
i_ a 24qlour p_ dod, dep_ I_di_g on li'__z_r
co[_/part[_/etH [(Hlperatm'e, _'oo[//
tempcramr(, immber o[ door openings
al_d o_ r _sc conditions.
So{" l)t'low [_')[" ho!_ (D a(((ss i(( a[/d/'(ach
l}/(_ power swil(_lL
lit]It rel?igcra_or is operated be[br_ die
watt1' COI![/e(:tJO[I iS made [D [lie k _maker,
se_ d_e power s_dtch it_ dm 0 (off)posi_ioli.
The ic<makel: power light will mm greel_
wh(_ _]le I}'(ez_i:ligh_ swi_<h is pressed in
or wh_ _t_e [i'__zer door is closed.
\Vh_n tll_ rcti'igcra(or has heel/com_ec(_ d
(o die water suppl} so( (]_ po_ r switch (o
_t_ _(o_)position.
The icemak_ r will fill with wa_r _qie_/it
cools _> ] 5_F (-10_C). A t_md} i_smllcd
rcfiJg-cra_or ma} _ak< ] 2 _o 24 hems _o Ix g-in
making ic_ c_fl?es.
5%_ _dll h_ar ab_z)'Jng somid <ach din<
_t_<k<mal<<I fills wid_ wa_¢r.
"Fhro_ m_ay the lirst bat(h_s o['ic_ _o
allow [1/( Wa((?£ lil/( [0 (](?a['.
lk sm'_ nothitig im_ d_.wes wid_ _1_ s_p
o[' i t/( I_.(]( I a I'll/.
\Vhet_ _t_(biI_ [ills to fl_( level of dm R'el( r
arm, _he icemaker will s_op pro(h_cing
ice. 11_is t_ormal fi)r se_ ra! c_fl)_s _o be
joi_md _ogcd_( r.
l[ ice is _o_ used [i'_q_el_J? oM ice c_fl)es
will becom( clo_d}, ms_ sink a_(i shlink.
NOTE:Inhomeswin lower-Nan-averagewaar
pressure,youmayhear1heicemakercycle,multiple
timeswhenmakingonebatchofine.
Ice Bin
Accessing Ice and Reaching
the Power Switch
To reachthe icemakerpower switch,pull th(
sh(lf ab()_x th( ic( bin straight out. Alwa)_
1)( sur( to rel)lac( th( sh(lt.
Toaccessice, siml)l ) pull th( bin torward.
To reach the power switch. Toaccess ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
Ify(nu" r(qi'ig( rater dkt not ('ore( ah'(ad)
equipp( d with an automatic i('( mak( _;
an ic( mak_ r acc(sso_) kit is m_filabk at
extra COSt.
Check lt_(_back of fl_c r(_fl-igcralor tor
d_c sl)(_cific i(cmaker kfi n(_(_ded tor
)om- model.
12
To Use the Dispenser (on some models)
'I'ht wattr dispt ns(r is located on tht ktl
_:d] inskk tht rtt?'igtrator coml)m'tmcnt.
Todispease water:
HeM tht glassagainst tht r(c(ss.
_Push th( wat(r disl)(ns(r button.
tloM the glass (rod( rn( ath th(
dispens( r tbr 2-3 s(conds atkr
r( l(asing th( disp(ns(r button.
_\i,_( r ma) continu( to disp( ns(
atier the button is r(l(as( d.
Ifno wateris dispensedwhentherefrigeratorisfirst
installed,theremaybeair in thewaterlinesystem.
Pressthedispenserbuttonfor atleast2 minutesto
removetrappedair fromthewaterlineandtofill the
watersystem.Duringthisprocess,thedispenser
noisemaybeloudastheairispurgedfromthe
waterlinesystem.Toflushoutifnpuritiesin the
waterline,throwawaythefirst6gbssfulsof water
NOTE: Toavoid water deposits,the dispenser
shouldbe cleanedperiodically bywiping with a
cleancloth or sponge.

Careandcleaning oftherefrigerator. .OEapp,a,,ees.eom
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth
&un])( ned with soap) u_mc Dr) wifl_a soli
cloth. Do not use u_tx oil t}_( door handl(s
alld [l'i Ill.
Keep the outside clean. Will( with a cl(an
(loth lightl) damll( n( d wi[h kit(h(n
appliance u_,x or mild liquid dish
(t( t( rg( nt. Dr) and polish with a (l(an,
soti cloth.
Donot wipe therefrigerator with asoiled dish
cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leavearesidue
thatcanerode thepaint. Do not usescouring
pads,powdered cleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
The stainless steel panels and door handles.
Stainl( ss st((l (on sore(mod(ls) can k)(
clcan(d with acomm( rciall} m_,ilakll(
stainl( ss st((l cl( an( r. A spray-on stainl( ss
ste(l cl( an( r works b(st.
Do not us( applianc( uux or polish
on th( stainless st(el.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, ]_a,a an op<n box of
baking soda in th( r( t_'ig< rau_r and ti'( (z(r
COmllartm( nts.
Unplugthe refrigeratorbefore cleaning.If this
is not practical, wring (xc(ss moismr( out
of spend( or cloth wh(n cl(aning arolmd
switches, lights or controls.
Us( an allplianc( wax tlolish on t}_( insid(
s/tr_lco bo|_,\_OOll tllc doors.
Us( u;u'm u;mr and baking soda solution--
about a tabl( spoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 lit(r) of u_,t( c This both cl( arts
and n( utraliz( s odors. Rins( and will( (h 3.
Afi(r cleaning th( door g;tsk( ts, appl_ a
thin lay(r of p( trol( um filly to th( door
gask( ts at th( hind( si(t( . This h(lps k(ell
th( g;tsk_ ts t]'om sticking and b( riding out
of shap_.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefullg Bumping tempered glass can cause
it to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refrigeratorparts in
thedishwasher
13

Careand cleaningofthe refrigerator.
Behind the Refrigerator
B( ('m'(tid when m,')vh;g dl( r( ti'ig( faun"
m_) ti'om th( wall. All z)})< s of tloor
cox,'rings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned covering:s and those with
(///boss( d sttJ+_lC_ s+
Pull th( r( t_'igc rator straight out and r(mrn
it to position b) pushing it straight in.
Moxing th( r( t_'igerator in a side dir( ction
ma) r(suh in damag( to th( tloor coy(ring
or r( ti'igc rator.
Whenpushingthe refrigeratorback,makesure
youdon't roll overthepower cordoricemaker
suppl/ line(onsomemodels).
Preparing for Vacation
]?()1" long \_t('_Hlons of _tl)s(/l(( s, i'( i/lov(
t_)od aJ',d m_l)htg th( r(ti'ig(ratoJ: Mov(
the ti'( ( z( r con trol to th( 0 (off)position,
and (l(an d_( int_ riot wkh a baking soda
solmion of on( mbl( st)oon (15 ml) of
baking soda to on( quart (1 lit(r) ot_lt( J:
L(_w( [h( doo/'s o])(n.
S(t th( ic( mak_ r pow(r switch to th( 0 (off)
position and shut off the _t_ r SUl)l)l ) to
th( r( ti'ig( mr(n:
If th( temt)eramr( can dro t) beh_w
ti'( ( zing, hm+( a qualiti( d s( rvic( r drain th(
wat(r stq)t)l ) s)st( m (on sore(models) to
i)revoll[ serlotts i)rol)erl} dal/lag-e dtte 1o
tlooding.
Preparing to Move
Se('m'e all loose it(ms such as 1)a_( gl_ill(,
sh( h'( s and drmv( rs b) ml)ing th(m
s((ur(1) in t)la(( to t)r(_'ent damag(.
Wh(n using a haJ_d truck to mov( th(
r( [i'ig+(ratol +,do not r(st th( ti'ont or back
of th( r( ti'ig( rator against th( hand truck.
This could damag( th( r(ti'ig(ratoJ: tlandl(
onl) ti'om the sides of th( r(ti'ig(mtor.
Besurethe refrigeratorsta/s in an upright
positionduring moving.
74

Replacingthelightbulbs. GEA ,,,,coscom
-Fumingthe control to the 0 (off)position does not remove power to the light circuit.
v[(}t'_,41rd _o 1( 1(as(: _]1( _a]_}s ai _]]_.: [}'OH_
_t_( shkld.
.kl_( r rcplaci_g wi{h ml applial_ce bulb
o[ r{]1( sail]( (N ]ow_.?l' wa{tag(?, F(p_a((
{1_( shield.
Plug {t_( rctrig( Imo_ back iI_.
Appearance may vary
Freezer Light
-&CAUTION:LiVt,b.lb,may o
Llnplug th( r(t]'igx rato_:
Th( bulb is locat( d a_ th( top (>f th(
t]'eezer insid( a light shield. 'Ib r( moxx
the shk ld, gr_ep tt]( shkld at tl]e ba(k
and pull out to r( l(as( th( tabs at th(
back.
Romlc die shield down and l]](:n
f;r>r\_ard 1o r(:lcasc 11](: labs a! 111(:fFOlll
of lhc shield.
After r(:placia;g wi[h _tll apl)liaa;c(: bull)
o f !1](: sm ]](: ()r1()w(:r >,a!l age, rcl )la(:c
d;c shicM.
Plug 11:,(::c<:f'rig(:ra.l()r 1)ack in.
15

Installation
Instructions Refrigerator
Models 20 and 22
IQuestions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT -Savethese
instructions for local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT - Observeall
governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
•Note to Consumer - Keep these
instructions for future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
20 minutes
Water Line Installation
30 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
• Product failure clue to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
PREPARATION
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS
If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway,
the refrigerator door and freezer drawer or door
(depending on model) can be removed.
• To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1
in the Reversing the Door Swing section.
• To remove the freezer drawer, see the
Removing the Freezer Drawer section.
• To remove the freezer door, see Steps 2
and 3 in the Reversing the Door Swing
section.
PREPARATION (cont.)
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND
DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have
to be connected to a cold water line. AGE water
supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve,
fittings and instructions) is available at extra
cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website
at www.GEAppliances.com (in Canada at
www.geappliances.ca) or from Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002 (In Canada
1.888.261.3055).
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
3/8" and 10 mm Socket
Adjustable Wrench Ratchet/Driver
1/4" Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
(icemaker models only)
Phillips Head Screwdriver
3/32" Allen wrench
supplied for use on
Stainless steel
refrigerator handles
(on some models)
1/4" Allen wrench supplied
for changing handle
fasteners location
(on some models)
I
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mnstallation mnstructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
•Do 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.
•Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go above IO0°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 easeof installation,
proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections.
Sides 1/8"(4 mm)
Top 1"(25 mm)
Back 1"(25 mm)
REMOVE TOP CAP (onsomemodels)
• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigeratoris34-1/2" deep.
Doorsand passagewaysleadingto the installation
locationmust be at least36" wide in order to
leavethe doors and handlesattached to the
refrigeratorwhile transporting it intothe installation
location.Ifpassagewaysarelessthan 36",the
refrigeratordoors and handlescaneasilybe scratched
and damaged.The top cap and doorscanbe removed
to allow the refrigeratorto be safelymoved indoors.
Start with Step A.
• Ifit is not necessaryto remove doors, skipStep A.
Leavetape and allpackagingon doors untilthe
refrigeratorisin the final location.
• SKID REMOVAL:lilt refrigeratorto eachsideto
remove skid.
• NOTE:Use a padded handtruck to move this
refrigerator.Placethe refrigeratoron the hand
truck with a side againstthe truck. We strongly
recommendthat TWO PEOPLEmove and complete
this installation.
[] Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws
on the top of the refrigerator. Remove the two
screws on each side atthe rear of the top cap.
Lift off and remove top cap.
[] Remove the fresh-food doom.Referto Steps 1
through 3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section.
[] Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Referto
"Removing FreezerDrawer" section.
[] Move refrigerator to the installation location.
REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) (onsomemodels)
REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP
[] Carefully lower the door onto the center hinge.
Reinstall top hinge. NOTE:Ensure the door is
properly aligned to the case top to avoid
readjustment of the door during top cap
reinstallation.
[] Placecap over the top of the refrigeratom:Reinstall
the original screws in the top and back of the cap.
[] Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
"Replacing the FreezerDrawer" section.
A.
[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. If there is not a cold water
supply, you will need to provide one. See
Installing the Water Line section.
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the
refrigeratom;be sure the refrigerator power cord
is not plugged into the wall outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filtem;
we recommend installing one if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog the
screen of the refrigerator's water valve. Install it
in the water line near the refrigerator. If using
GE SmartConnectTM Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you
will need an additional tube (WXOSXIO002)to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filtem;
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)
[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(cont.)
[] If you are using copper tubing, place a
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing coming from the
house cold water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect TM
tubing, the nuts are already assembled to
the tubing.
[] If you are using copper tubing, insert
the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
connection, at the back of the refrigerator,
as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
If you are using GE SmartConnect TM
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 hand tight.
Then tighten one additional turn with a
wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
[] Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided
to hold it in position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like
the connection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker-Ready models
1/4" g
Copper Clamp
Tubing
1/4" 3ression
Nut
(sleeve)
Tubing jerator
Connection
Icemaker-lnstalled Models
Refrigerator Ferrule
'Tubing
1/4'
Compression
Nut
Tubing Clamp
[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
(icemaker and dispenser models)
Turn the water on at the shutoff valve
(house water supply) and check for
any leaks.
[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
On models with an icemaker, before
plugging in the refrigerator, make sure
the icemaker power switch is set to the
O (off) position.
See the grounding information attached
to the power cord.
[] PUT THE REFRIGERATOR
IN PLACE
Move the refrigerator to its final location.
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JnstaJJation instructions
[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD
DOOR HANDLE
(For placement in the installation location or
reversal of the handles -on some models)
Stainless steel (on some models):
@ REMOVING
THE DOOR
HANDLE: Loosen
the set screws
with the 3/32"
Allen wrench
and remove
the handle. NOTE: Plug
Button
For Double Door
models follow the
same procedure
on the opposite
door.
OREVERSINGTHE Mounting
DOORHANDLE: Fasteners
•Remove the (appearancemay vary)
handle mounting fasteners with a 1/4"Allen
wrench and transfer the handle mounting
fasteners to the right side.
• Remove and transfer the plug button and
logo badge to the left side of the fresh food
door. NOTE: Usea flat plastic edge to prevent
damaging the door. Remove any adhesive on
the door with a mild detergent. Remove the
paper covering on the adhesive backing on
the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the
badge to the door.
Plastic handle (on some models):
@ REMOVING
THE DOOR
HANDLE: Slide
the handle up
on the handle
mounting
fasteners and
remove the
handle.
0REVERSINGTHE
DOORHANDLE:
•Remove the
handle Button
mounting Mounting Fasteners
fasteners with a
3/8" or 10 mm (appearancemay vary)
socket wrench and transfer the handle
mounting fasteners to the right side.
•Remove and transfer the plug button and
logo badge to the left side of the fresh food
door. NOTE: Usea flat plastic edge to prevent
damaging the door. Remove any adhesive on
the door with a mild detergent. Remove the
paper covering on the adhesive backing on
the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the
badge to the door.
Badge
After removing the handle: Move the small plug
button from the top right side of the door top and
insert it into the hole on the opposite side.
0 Plug
Button
(appearance may vary)
[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
HANDLE
Stainlesssteelhandle:
O Loosen the set screws located on the underside
of the handle with the 3/32" Allen wrench and
remove the handle.
NOTE:If the handle mounting fasteners need to
be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench.
Plastichandle:
O Slide the handle to the right on the handle
mounting fasteners and remove the handle.
NOTE:If the handle mounting fasteners need to
be tightened or removed use a 3/8" or 10mm
socket wrench.
Mounting
fasteners
(appearance may vary) Slots on back
of handle
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)
[] ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD
DOOR HANDLE
Stainless steel handle:
O Attach the handle
to the handle
mounting
fasteners and
tighten the set
screws with a
3/32" Allen
wrench. Mounting
NOTE: For Fasteners
Double Door
models follow the
same procedure Plug
on the opposite _ Button
door. (appearance may vary)
Plastichandle:
Q Attach the handle to the handle mounting
fasteners by aligning the slots with the handle
mounting fasteners.
O Slide it down until it is firmly locked into
position.
0
fMst_t_rngI
Slots on back of
handle
(appearance may vary)
[] ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR
HANDLE
Stainlesssteelhandle:
O Attach the handle firmly to the mounting
fasteners and tighten the set screws on the
bottom of the handle with a 3/32" Allen wrench.
(appearance may vary)
Plastichandle:
Q Attach the handle to the mounting fasteners by
aligning the slots with the mounting fasteners.
O Slide itto the left until it is firmly locked into
position.
Mounting
III
Slots on back
(appearance may vary) of handle
NOTE:A properly locked handle will be centered
on the freezer.
2O