GE 21 User manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ................. 9
Automatic Icemaker ............ 12,15
Care and Cleaning .............. 15,14
Controls .......................... 4,5
Crispers and Pans ................. 10
Freezer ............................ 11
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 15
Shelves and Bins .................. 8, 9
Water Dispenser ................... 15
Water Filter ......................... 6
Water Filter ......................... 7
Installation Instructions
Installing the Anti-Tip
Floor Bracket ................... 19, 20
Installing the Refrigerator ...... 21-25
Installing the Water Line ........ 34-35
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 18
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawer ................ 26, 27
Reversing the Door Swing ...... 28-30
Removing and Replacing
the Doors ..................... 31-33
Trim Kits and Decorator Panels .... 16, 17
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 37-41
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 37
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........... 45
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... 44
Warranty for Canadian
Customers ......................... 42
Warranty for U.S.Customers ....... 41
Models 21 and 25
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refriger(]tor comp(]rtment 200D9366P026 49-60675 06-2012 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
}This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
} Donot allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelvesin the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriouslyinjure
themselves.
} Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when handsare damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
} Donot store or usegasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarilysmall.Becareful
closing doors when children are inthe area.
:Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid
contact with the moving parts ofthe ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.Donot placefingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator isplugged in.
Unplugthe refrigerator beforecleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommendthat any servicing
beperformed bya qualified individual.
} Setting either or both controlsto O(offJdoes not
remove power to the light circuit.
} Donot refreezefrozen foods which havethawed
completely.
ADANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...evenif they will sit for "justa few days."If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,please
follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
Takeoff the doors,
Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children may not
easilyclimb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior to
product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old
refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
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USEOF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However,ifyou must usean extension cord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)
or a CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding type appliance extensioncord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)and 120 volts.

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AWARNING!
HOW TOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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.
Thepower cord of this appliance isequipped with a 3-
prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazardfrom this
appliance.
Havethe wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet isproperly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it isyour personalresponsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Therefrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which hasa voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
Thisprovides the best performance and also prevents
overloading housewiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires,
Neverunplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord.Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repairor replaceimmediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Donot
usea cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll overor damage the power cord.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORIV1ATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls with temperature settings.
Control style A, Internal Controls (on some models)
(FIG A) (FIG B)
Control styles A, B & D (on some models)
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Control style C, LCD External Controls (on some models)
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NOTE:The refrigerator isshipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and O°Ffor
the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SETtemperature as well as the actual temperature in the
refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SETtemperature based on
usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFFstops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments,
but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
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Changing the Temperature for Control Styles A&
For Controls on the Door Models:
FIG."A" Tochangethe temperature, pressand releasethe
WARMERor COLDERpad.TheACTUALTEMPlight will come
on and the display will show the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, tap eitherthe WARMERor COLDER
pad until the desiredtemperature isdisplayed.
FIG."B" Tovisualize the real temperature press and release
the ACTUALTEMPpad.Thedisplay will show the actual
temperature for 10 seconds.
Tochange the temperature, tap either the WARMERor
COLDERpad until the desiredtemperature isdisplayed.The
SETTEMPlight will come on during this process.
For Controls Inside the Refrigerator:
Opening the door displaysthe actual temperature. To change
the temperature, presseither the WARMERor COLDERtouch
pads until the desired temperature isdisplayed.
B
Oncethe desired temperature hasbeen set, the temperature
display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer
temperatures after 5 seconds.Severaladjustments may be
required. Eachtime you adjust controls,allow 24 hoursfor the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
Toturn OFFcooling system,tap the WARMERpad for either
refrigerator or freezer until the display shows OFF.
Toturn ONcooling system, tap the COLDERpad for either
the refrigerator or freezer twice. Thedisplay will show the
preset temperature settings of 37°Ffor refrigerator and O°Ffor
freezer.
Turningthe cooling system OFFstops the cooling to
refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power.
Changing the Temperature for Control Style C
ToChange the Refrigerator Temperature:
AccessBy:Home>Refrigerator
Activate By:Usingthearrowstoselectthedesiredtemperature.
YoumustpressENTERto setthenewtemperature.
TochangetheFreezertemperature:
AccessBy:Home>Freezer
Activate By:Usingthearrowstoselectthedesiredtemperature.
YoumustpressENTERto setthenewtemperature.
Oncethedesiredtemperaturehasbeenset,thedisplaywillreturn
totheHOMEscreenandshowthesettemperaturesunderneath
theactualtemperaturedisplayforseveralseconds.
Severaladjustmentsmayberequired.Eachtimeyouadjustthe
controls,allow2/4hoursfortherefrigeratorto reachthe
temperatureyouhaveset.
ToturnOFFcoolingsystem,tapthe WARMERpadfor either
refrigeratororfreezeruntilthedisplayshowsOFF.
ToturnONcoolingsystem,taptheCOLDERpadforeitherthe
refrigeratororfreezertwice.Thedisplaywillshowthepreset
temperaturesettingsof37°Efor refrigeratorandO°Fforfreezer.
Turningthecoolingsystemoff stopsthecoolingtorefrigerator,but
itdoesnotshutofftheelectricalpower.
Changing the Temperature for Control Style D
For Controls on the Door Models:
FIG."A" To change the temperature, pressand releasethe
WARMERor COLDERpad.TheACTUALTEMPlight
will come on and the display will show the actual
temperature. Tochange the temperature, tap either the
WARMERor COLDERpad untilthe desiredtemperature is
displayed.
FIG."B" To visualize the real temperature press and release
the ACTUALTEMPpad. Thedisplay will show the actual
temperature for 10 seconds.
Tochange the temperature, tap either the WARMERor
COLDERpad until the desiredtemperature isdisplayed.The
SETTEMPlight will come on during this process.
Oncethe desiredtemperature has been set,the temperature
display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer
temperatures after 5 seconds.
Severaladjustments may be required.Eachtime you adjust
controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you have set.
Toturn OFFcooling system, tap the refrigerator WARMERpad
until display flashes and beeps.Thentap the freezer WARMER
pad until display shows OFF.
Toturn ONcooling system, tap the refrigerator COLDER
button twice. The display will show the refrigerator and freezer
set temperatures.
Turningthe cooling system off stopsthe cooling to
refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electricalpower.
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About TurboCool. TM (on some models) GEAppliunces.com
(on some models
TURBOCOOL 1
(on some models)
How It Works
TurboCool rapidlycools the refrigerator
compartment in order to more quickly
coolfoods. UseTurboCool when adding a
large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting away foods offer they
hove been sitting out at room temperature
or when putting away worm leftovers. It can
alsobe usedif the refrigerator hasbeen
without power for an extended period.
Onceactivated, the compressor willturn on
immediately and the fans will cycleon and
off at high speed as needed for eight hours.
The compressor will continue to run until the
refrigerator compartment coolsto
approximately 34% (1°C),then itwill cycle on
and off to maintain this setting.After 8 hours,
or ifTurboCool ispressed again,the
refrigerator compartment will return to
the original setting.
How to Use
PressTurboCool.The refrigerator
temperature display will show be.
After TurboCool iscomplete, the
refrigerator compartment will return
to the original setting.
NOTES: Therefrigerator temperature
cannot be changed during
TurboCool.
Thefreezer temperature isnot
affected during TurboCool.
When opening the refrigerator door
during TurboCool,the fans
will continue to run ifthey have
cycled on.
DoorAlarm
(on some models)
About Door Alarm (onsomemodels)
Thedoor alarm will sound ifany door isopen
for more than 2 minutes. Thebeeping stops
when you closethe door.
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ALARH
(on some models)
Energy Suver
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(on some models)
, ENERGYSAVER ,
(on some models)
About Energy Saver (onsomemodels)
Thisproduct isequipped with an Energy
Saverfeature. Therefrigerator isshippedwith
the EnergySaverfeature enabled.
Overtime, moisture can form on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet and cause
rust. If moisture doesappear on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off
the EnergySaverfeature by pressing and
releasingthe ENERGYSAVERpad on the
control panel.

About the water filter. Consome models)
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Holder
Water FiJter
Reset
Hold 3 Secs
(on some models)
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F,LTER
Hold 3 seconds to reset
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge is located in the back
upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thereisa replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the temperature display.
Thislight will turn orange to tell you that you
needto replacethe filter soon.Thefilter
cartridge should be replacedwhen the
replacement indicator light turns red or ifthe
flow of water to the dispenseror icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O Ifyou are replacingthe cartridge,first
remove the old one by slowlyturning itto
the left. DONOTpull down on the cartridge.
A small amount of water may drip down.
A CAUTION:/fairhasbeentrapped
in the system, the filter cartridge may be ejected
as it is removed. Use caution when removing.
O Removethe protective foil from the end of
the cartridge.
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Fillthe replacement cartridge with water
from the tap to allow for better flow from the
dispenser immediately after installation.
Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the
cartridge holder,slowly rotate the cartridge
clockwiseuntil itstops. When the cartridge is
properly installed,you will feel it "click" as it
locksinto place.Do not overtighten.
Run1Y2gallons(about 3 minutes)from the
dispenser to clearthe system and prevent
sputtering. SeeToUsethe Dispensersection.
Pressand hold the RESETWATERFILTER
pad (on some models)for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypassplug when a
replacement filter cartridge isnot available.The
icemakerwill not operate without the filter or
filter bypassplug.
Replacement Filters:
Forthe maximum benefit of your filtration
system, GE recommends the use of GEbranded
SmartWater filters only. Using GEbranded filters
in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal
performance and reliability. GEbranded
SmartWater filters are always the right choice
becausethey are patented and designed
specifically for GEproducts. GESmartWater
filters meet rigorous industry NSFstandards for
safety and quality that are important for
products that are filtering your water. GEhas
not qualified non-GEbranded filters for usein GE
and Hotpoint refrigerators and there isno
assurance that non-GEbranded filters meet GE's
standards for quality, performance and reliability.
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter ModelMWF
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest MabeService
Center.
(onsome models)
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About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesinthe refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Some models have wire shelves
that can be adjusted in the same
manner.
Toremove:
0 Removeall items from the shelf.
Tiltthe shelf up at the front.
Liftthe shelf up at the back and bring the
shelf out.
To replace:
Whiletilting the shelf up,insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on
the track.
Lowerthe front of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locksinto place.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproofshelveshave special edgesto help prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.To
remove or replacethe shelves,seeRearrangingtheShelves.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsome models)
Theslide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach items stored behind others.Thespecial
edgesare designed to help prevent spillsfrom
dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove:
_! Removeall items from shelf.
Slidethe shelf out until it stops.
Liftthe front edge of the shelf until the
central tabs are above the front bar.
Continue pulling the shelf forward
until it can be removed.
Toreplace:
Placethe rear shelf tabs just in front of the
central notches on the shelf frame.
Slidethe shelf in until the central tabs are
slightly behind the front bar.
Lowerthe shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slide the shelf in.
Make surethat theshelf sits flat after
reins:alia:ion and doesn't move freelyfrom side
to side.
Make sureyou push the shelvesall the way in
beforeyou closethe door.
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Drop Down Shelf (onsomemodels)
The drop-down shelf gives you the use of another full-size shelf when you need
extra storage. It conveniently folds back out of the way when not in use, giving you
room for storage of larger items.
To use drop-down shelf:
Pullforward and down to drop the shelf into place.
Pullforward while lifting up to place the shelf out of the way.

About the shelves and bins.
AdJustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then
pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Slidein the binjust
above the molded door supports, and push
down. The bin will lock in place.
Thesnugger helpsprevent tipping, spilling
or slidingof small items stored on the door
shelf.Grip the finger hold near the rear of the
snugger and move itto fit your needs.
Non-AdJustable Bins on the Door
Toremove: Lift the bin straight up,then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded
supports on the door and pushdown.
It will lock in place.
AdJustable Divider in Freezer Basket
Thefreezer basket has a divider that can be
both repositioned or removed.
Toremove: Pullthe divider forward until the
rear locating tabs are out of the slots.Turn
the divider slightlyto the sideto releasethe
front locating tabs and lift out.
Toreplace: Turnthe divider slightly to one
sidesothe tabs on the front fit into the vent
slotson the basket. Positionthe divider so
the back locating tabs snap into place in the
back vent slots.
Toreposition: Removethe divider.Slidethe
divider left or right to the desired location and
replace asinstructed above.
Optional Freezer Caddy
Theoptional freezer caddy fits over the front
edge of the bottom freezer basketand can
be removed or added as needed.
Toremove: Lift the freezer caddy up.
Toreplace: Lowerthe freezer Caddy ensuring
the hook fits over the front edge of the
bottom freezer basket. Pushdown to secure.
About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Non-AdJustable Beverage Rack
Toremove: Lift the rack straight up,then pull
out.
Toreplace: Engagethe rack in the molded
supports on the door and pushdown.
It will lock in place.
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About the crispers and pans. GEAppliances.com
Not oil features ore on oil models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slidethe control all the way to the
HIGHsetting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slidethe control all the way to the LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Location of controls may vary, but function remain the same.
Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (onsome models)
Slidethe control all the way to the left for the
coldesttemperature.
How to Remove and Replace the Dell Pan
Toremove:
0 Removethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
Liftthe lidto access the 4swing locks.
To replace:
Hake sure all four swing locks are inthe
unlock position.
Placethe sidesof the drawer into the
drawer supports, making surethe swing
locksfit on the drawer slots.
Lockall four swing locksby rotating them
to the lock position.
Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
Lowerthe lid and slidein the drawer.
Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
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