GE 225D1804P001 Operating instructions

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Refrigerators
Bottom Freezer
225D1804P001 49-60524 10-07 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . .14
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Installing the Anti-Tip
Floor Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–17
Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .18–22
Installing the Water Line . . . . . . .30–32
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23–26
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models only) . . . . . .27–2
Troubles ooting Tips . . . . . .33–37
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . .33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . .45
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers . . . . . . .41, 42
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 , 40
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate . . . . . . .46
Warranty for Canadian
Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . . . .43
Réfrigérateurs
Congélateur inférieur
Refrigeradores
Congelador inferior
Write t e model and serial
numbers ere:
Model # ____________________
Serial #______________________
Find these numbers on a label
on the right side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
Models 21 and 25 Double Freezer Drawers
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Manual del propietario
y instalación
La section française commence à la page 47
La sección en español empieza en la página 87

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this a liance only for its intended ur ose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical a liances, basic safety recautions should be followed, including the following:
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■This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
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■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
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■In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism while
the refrigerator is plugged in.
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■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing
be erformed by a qualified individual.
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■Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not
remove power to the light circuit.
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■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You T row Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb 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.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of otential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States)
or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) rong from the ower cord.
For ersonal safety, this a liance must be ro erly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a 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 over or damage the power cord.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
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About t e controls wit temperature settings.
The tem erature controls are reset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator
com artment and 0°F for the freezer com artment. Allow 24 hours for the tem erature
to stabilize to the reset recommended settings.
The tem erature controls can dis lay both the SET tem erature as well as the actual
tem erature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual tem erature may vary slightly
from the SET tem erature based on usage and o erating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFF sto s cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
com artments, but does not shut off electrical ower to the refrigerator.
For Controls-on-t e-Door Models:
Models wit External Dispensers:
To c ange t e Refrigerator temperature:
Access By: Home > Refrigerator
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
To c ange t e Freezer temperature:
Access By: Home > Freezer
Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired
temperature. You must press ENTER to set the new
temperature.
Once the desired temperature has been set, the display will
return to the HOME screen and show the set temperatures
underneath the actual temperature display for several
seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time
you adjust the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
For Controls Inside t e Refrigerator:
Opening the door displays the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, press either the WARMER or
COLDER touch pads until the desired temperature is
displayed.
Once the desired temperature has been set, the
temperature display will return to the actual refrigerator
and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Several
adjustments may be required.
Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
To turn t e cooling system off, tap the WARMER pad for
either the refrigerator or the freezer until the display shows
OFF. To turn t e unit back on, press the COLDER pad for
either the refrigerator or freezer. Then press the COLDER
pad again and it will go to the preset points of 0°F for the
freezer and 37°F for the refrigerator. 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.
Models wit External Dispensers:
Access By: Home > Options > Information and Settings >
Cooling System Off
To turn the cooling system back on, press the touch screen
and press the ON button.
Activate By: Pressing ENTER.
C anging t e Temperature
NOTE: The refrigerator is shi ed with rotective film covering the tem erature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
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H OME
H ELP
L OCK
Hold for 3 Seconds
to acti ate Lock
T URBO
C OOL
E NERGY
S AVER
D OOR
A LARM
F REEZER
F0
R EFRIGERATOR
F37
O PTIONS P RECISE F ILL
E NERGY S AVER ON
(Models with controls inside the refrigerator)
(Models with controls on the door)

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About TurboCool.™ (on some models) ge.com
How it Works
TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator
compartment in order to more quickly
cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a
large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature or
when putting away warm leftovers. It can
also be used if the refrigerator has been
without power for an extended period.
Once activated, the compressor will turn on
immediately and the fans will cycle on and
off at high speed as needed for eight hours.
The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle
on and off to maintain this setting. After 8
hours, or if TurboCool is pressed again, the
refrigerator compartment will return to the
original setting.
How to Use
Press TurboCool. The refrigerator
temperature display will show .
After TurboCool is complete, the
refrigerator compartment will return
to the original setting.
NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot
be changed during TurboCool.
The freezer temperature is not
affected during TurboCool.
When opening the refrigerator door
during TurboCool, the fans will
continue to run if they have
cycled on.
T URBO
C OOL
About Door Alarm (on some models)
The door alarm will sound if any door is open
for more than 2 minutes. The beeping stops
when you close the door.
(on some models)
DOOR
ALARM
(on some models)
(on some models)
(on some models)
About Energy Saver (on some models)
This product is equipped with an Energy
Saver feature. The refrigerator is shipped with
the Energy Saver feature enabled.
Over time, moisture can form on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet and cause
rust. If moisture does appear on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off
the Energy Saver feature by pressing and
releasing the ENERGY SAVER pad on the
control panel.
(on some models)
(on some models)
E NERGY
S AVER

Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
W en to Replace t e Filter
There is a replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the temperature
display. This light will turn orange to tell you
that you need to replace the filter soon. The
filter cartridge should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light turns red or if the
flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
On models with external dispensers, the top
of the LCD screen will display, “Re lace
Water Filter.”
Installing t e Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one. Open the cartridge
cover by pressing in on the tab at the
front and pulling down.
Remove the cartridge by slowly rotating
it counterclockwise. A small amount of
water may drip down.
CAUTION: If air has been
tra ed in the system, the filter cartridge may
be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when
removing.
Remove the protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and
the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the
cartridge clockwise until it stops. When
the cartridge is properly installed, you will
feel it “click” as it locks into place. The grip
on the end of the cartridge should be
positioned vertically. Do not overtig ten.
Close the cartridge cover.
Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about 11⁄2gallons) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
See To Use the Dis enser section.
Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER
pad 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 bypass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available.
The icemaker will not operate without the
filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in t e United States, visit our Website,
ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Filter Model GSWF
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe
Service Center.
About t e water filter. (on some models)
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(on some models)
R ESET
F ILTER
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Rearranging t e S elves
To remove:
Remove all items from the shelf.
Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Lift the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
To replace:
While tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on
the track.
Lower the front of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Spillproof S elves (on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges to help
prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.
To remove or replace the shelves, see
Rearranging the Shelves.
About t e s elves and bins. ge.com
Not all features are on all models.
Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Slide-Out Spillproof S elf (on some models)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to
reach items stored behind others. The special
edges are designed to help prevent spills from
dripping to lower shelves.
To remove:
Remove all items from shelf.
Slide the shelf out until it stops.
Lift the front edge of the shelf until the
central tabs are above the front bar.
Continue pulling the shelf forward until
it can be removed.
To replace:
Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of
the central notches on the shelf frame.
Slide the shelf in until the central tabs are
slightly behind the front bar.
Lower the shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slide the shelf in.
Make sure that the shelf sits flat after
reinstallation and doesn’t move freely from
side to side.
Make sure you ush the shelves all the way in
before you close the door.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same manner.

Non-Adjustable Bins on t e Door
To remove: Lift the bin straight up, then
pull out.
To replace: Engage the bin in the molded
supports on the door and push down. It will
lock in place.
Adjustable Bins on t e Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out.
To replace or relocate: Slide in the bin just
above the molded door supports, and push
down. The bin will lock in place.
T e snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Grip the finger hold near the rear of the
snugger and move it to fit your needs.
About t e additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack
To remove: Lift the rack straight up, then pull
out.
To replace: Engage the rack in the molded
supports on the door and push down. It will
lock in place.
About t e s elves and bins.
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About t e crispers and pans. ge.com
Not all features are on all 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 (on some models)
Slide the control all the way to the
HIGH setting to provide higher humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (on some models)
Slide the control all the way to the left for the
coldest temperature.
To remove:
Remove the fruit and vegetable drawers.
Pull the drawer out to the stop position.
Lift the lid to access the 4 swing locks.
Rotate all four swing locks to the unlock
position.
Lift the front of the drawer up and out.
To replace:
Make sure all four swing locks are in the
unlock position.
Place the sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.
Lock all four swing locks by rotating them
to the lock position.
Lower the lid and slide in the drawer.
Replace the fruit and vegetable drawers.
How to Remove and Replace t e Deli Pan
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Freezer S elves and Baskets
A shelf above the ice storage bin
A full-width upper basket in top drawer
An ice storage bin
A shallow full-width upper basket in
bottom drawer
A deep full-width lower basket in
bottom drawer
Basket Removal (Top Drawer)
To remove t e deep full-widt lower basket:
Open the bottom freezer drawer until
it stops.
Lift the rear of the basket up so the two
rear alignment tabs are pulled out of the
slide bracket.
Rotate the basket up and out of the
drawer.
W en replacing t e deep full-widt lower
basket:
Lower the front end of the basket into
position so that the two front alignment tabs
enter the slide bracket. Then lower the rear of
the basket into place, ensuring the two rear
alignment tabs are pressed into place in the
slide bracket.
NOTE: Always be sure that all 4 basket slots
are engaged in the slide brackets before
sliding back into the freezer.
To remove t e full-widt basket on top
freezer drawer models:
Open the top freezer drawer until it stops.
The freezer basket rests on the inside
tabs on the drawer slides.
Lift the front end of the basket so that the
front two alignment tabs come out of the
slide bracket first. Then rotate the front
edge of the basket up while lifting the
remaining two rear alignment tabs out
of the slide bracket.
Make sure the plastic sleeves remain
attached to the 4 slots on the slide
brackets.
W en replacing t e full-widt basket:
Tilt the basket back and lower it down into
the drawer. Rotate the basket to a horizontal
position and press it down into the
4 alignment tabs.
NOTE: Always be sure that all 4 basket slots
are engaged in the slide brackets before
sliding back into the freezer.
To remove t e full-widt upper basket:
Open the bottom freezer drawer until
it stops.
Pull the basket out to the stop location.
Lift the basket up at the front to release it
from the slides.
Lift the back up and out of the slide.
W en replacing t e full-widt upper basket:
Drop the upper rear wire rail of the basket
into place behind the plastic tabs. Then drop
the front end of the basket into place and
slide the basket back into the closed position.
NOTE: Always be sure to fully close this
basket.
About t e freezer.
Not all features are on all models.
A earance and features may vary
A earance may vary
A earance may vary
A earance may vary
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