GE Appliances 25 Original instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ................. 9
Automatic Icemaker ............ 12,13
Care and Cleaning .............. 13,14
Controls .......................... 4,5
Crispers and Pans ................. 10
Freezer ............................ 11
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 15
Shelves and Bins .................. 8, 9
Water Dispenser ................... 13
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 ........... 43
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... 44
Warranty for Canadian
Customers ......................... 42
Warranty for U.S.Customers ....... 41
Models 27 and25
Cong61ateur inf@ieur
Refrig6rateurs
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Congelador inferior
Refrigeradores
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
These numbers are found on a label
located on upper left or right side of
refrigerator compartment 200D9366P023 49-60644-2 07-2072 GE

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electmica/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 itis used.
} Donot allow children to climb, stand or hung
on the shelvesin the refrigerator.They could
damage the refrigerator and seriouslyinjure
themselves.
} Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are dump 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.Be careful
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: We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual,
} Setting either or both controls to O(off) does not
remove power to the light circuit.
} Donot refreezefrozen foods which have thawed
completely.
ADANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOF THEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...evenif they will sitfor "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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USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
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 extension cord 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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RNING!
HOW TOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any c/mumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Forpersonal 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 bya qualified
electrician to make surethe 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 alsoprevents
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 showscracks 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 FOLLOWTHISSAFETY INFORMATIONCAREFULLY,
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls with temperature settin s.
Control style A, Internal Controls (on some models)
(FIGA) (FIGB)
Control styles A, B & D (onsomemodels)
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Control style C, LCD External Controls (on some models)
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Control style D, External Controls (on some models)
NOTE:The refrigermtor isshipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film wos not removed during installution, remove it now.
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°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 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 OFF stops 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"Tochange the temperature, pressand releasethe
WARMERor COLDERpad.TheACTUALTEMPlightwill come
on and the display will showthe actual temperature. To
change the temperature, tap eitherthe WARMERorCOLDER
pad until the desiredtemperature is displayed.
FIG. "B" Tovisualize the real temperature press and release
the ACTUALTEMPpad.Thedisplay will show the actual
temperature for !0 seconds.
Tochange the temperature, tap either the WARMERor
COLDERpaduntil the desired temperature isdisplayed.The
SETTEMPlightwill come on during this process.
For Controls Inside the Refrigerator:
Opening the door displaysthe actual temperature. To change
the temperature, presseither the WARMERorCOLDERtouch
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 2/4hoursfor the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
Toturn OFFcooling system,tap the WARMERpadfor either
refrigerator or freezer until the display shows OFF.
Toturn ONcooling system, tap the COLDERpadfor either
the refrigerator or freezer twice. Thedisplay will show the
preset temperature settings of 37°Fforrefrigerator and O°Ffor
freezer.
Turningthe cooling system OFFstopsthe cooling to
refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power.
Changing the Temperature for Control Style C
ToChangethe Refrigerator Temperature:
AccessBy:Home>Refrigerator
ActivateBy:Usingthearrowstoselectthedesiredtemperature.
YoumustpressENTERtosetthenewtemperature.
To change the Freezer temperature:
AccessBy:Home>Freezer
ActivateBy:Usingthearrowstoselectthedesiredtemperature.
YoumustpressENTERtosetthenewtemperature.
Oncethedesiredtemperaturehasbeenset,thedisplaywillreturn
totheHOMEscreenandshowthesettemperaturesunderneath
theactualtemperaturedisplayforseveralseconds.
Severaladjustmentsmayberequired.Eachtimeyouadjustthe
controls,allow2/4hoursfortherefrigeratorto reachthe
temperatureyouhaveset.
ToturnOFFcoolingsystem,tapthe WARMERpadfor either
refrigeratororfreezeruntilthedisplayshowsOFF
ToturnONcoolingsystem,taptheCOLDERpadforeitherthe
refrigeratororfreezertwice.Thedisplaywillshowthepreset
temperaturesettingsof37°Fforrefrigeratorand 0°Fforfreezer.
Turningthecoolingsystemoff stopsthecoolingto refrigerator,but
itdoesnotshutofftheelectricalpower.
Changing the Temperature for Control Style D
For Controls on the Door Models:
FIG. "A"Tochange the temperature, pressand releasethe
WARMERor COLDERpad.TheACTUALTEMPlight
will come on and the display will show the actual
temperature. Tochange the temperature, tap either the
WARMERorCOLDERpad untilthe desiredtemperature is
displayed.
FIG. "B" Tovisualize the real temperature press and release
the ACTUALTEMPpad.Thedisplay will show the actual
temperature for !0 seconds.
Tochange the temperature, tap either the WARMERor
COLDERpaduntil the desiredtemperature isdisplayed.The
SETTEMPlightwill come on during this process.
Oncethe desiredtemperature 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 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. Thedisplay will show the refrigerator and freezer
set temperatures.
Turningthe cooling system off stopsthe cooling to
refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power.
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About TurboCooI.T (onsomemodds) GEAppliances.com
Turbo Cool
(on some models)
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How It Works
TurboCoo!rapidlycools the refrigerator
compartment in order to more quickly
coolfoods. Use TurboCoolwhen (]dding (]
I(]rge(]mount of food to the refriger(]tor
comportment, putting (]w(]y foods (]fter they
h(]ve been sitting out (]t room temper(]ture
or when putting (]w(]y worm leftovers.It c(]n
(]lsobe usedif the refriger(]tor h(]s been
without power for (]n extended period.
Once(]ctiv(]ted,the compressor willturn on
immedi(]tely (]nd the f(]ns will cycleon (]nd
off (]t high speed (]s needed for eight hours.
The compressor will continue to run until the
refriger(]tor comportment coolsto
(]pproxim(]tely 34% (Z°C),then it will cycleon
(]ndoff to m(]int(]in this setting.After 8 hours,
or if TurboCoo/is pressed (]g(]in,the
refriger(]tor comportment will return to
the origin(]l setting.
How to Use
Press TurboCool.The refriger(]tor
temper(]ture displ(]ywill show be.
After TurboCooliscomplete, the
refriger(]tor comp(]rtment will return
to the origin(]l setting.
NOTES: Therefriger(]tor temper(]ture
c(]nnot be ch(]nged during
TurboCool.
Thefreezer temper(]ture isnot
(]ffected during TurboCool.
When opening the refriger(]tor door
during TurboCoo/,the f(]ns
will continue to run ifthey h(]ve
cycled on.
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About Door Alarm (onsomemodels)
Thedoor (]l(]rmwill sound if(]ny door isopen
for more th(]n 2 minutes. Thebeeping stops
when you closethe door.
DOOR
ALARM
(on some models)
EnerguSaVer
(on some models)
,ENERGVsAvER,
(on some models)
About Energy Saver (onsomemod_/,_)
Thisproduct isequipped with (]n Energy
S(]verfe(]ture. The refriger(]tor isshipped with
the EnergyS(]verfe(]ture en(]bled.
Overtime, moisture c(]n form on the front
surf(]ce of the refriger(]tor c(]binet (]nd c(]use
rust. If moisture does(]ppe(]r on the front
surf(]ce of the refriger(]tor c(]binet, turn off
the EnergyS(]verfe(]ture by pressing (]nd
rele(]singthe ENERGYSAVERp(]d on the
control p(]nel.

About the water filter. (onsomemode/g
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Hold :3seconds 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 replace the filter soon.Thefilter
cartridge should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light turns red or ifthe
flow of water to the dispenseror icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 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.
ACAUTION:flair has been trapped
in the system,thefilter cartridge may be _ected
asit isremoved. Usecaution when removing.
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 it stops.When the cartridge is
properly installed,you will feel it "click" as it
locksinto place.Do not overtighten.
Runi_/2gallons (about3 minutes)from the
dispenser to clearthe system and prevent
sputtering. See ToUsetheDispensersection.
Pressand hold the RESETWATERFILTEl?
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
Youmust usethe filter bypass plug 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.
Toorder additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or carl GEParts 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. GEAppliancescom
Not all features are on all models,
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin the refriger(]tor comp(]rtment (]re(]djust(]ble.
Refrigerator Compartment
Some models have wire shelves
that can be adjusted in the same
manner.
Toremove:
0 Remove(]11items from the shelf.
0 Tiltthe shelf up (]t the front.
Liftthe shelf up (]t the b(]ck(]nd bring the
shelf out.
Toreplace:
Whiletilting the shelf up,insert the top
hook (]t the b(]ckof the shelf in (]slot on
the tr(]ck.
Lowerthe front of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locksinto pl(]ce.
Spiliproof Shelves (on,som_modal,s)
Spillproof shelvesh(]ve speci(]ledgesto helpprevent spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.To
remove or repl(]cethe shelves,see RearrangingtheShelves.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsom_modals)
Theslide-out spillproof shelf (]llowsyou
to re(]ch items stored behind others.Thespeci(]l
edges(]redesigned to help prevent spillsfrom
dripping to lower shelves.
To remove:
Remove(]11items from shelf.
Slidethe shelf out until it stops.
Liftthe front edge of the shelf until the
centr(]lt(]bs (]re (]bovethe front b(]r.
Continue pulling the shelf forw(]rd
until it c(]n be removed.
Toreplace:
Pl(]cethe re(]rshelf tabs just in front of the
centr(]l notches on the shelf fr(]me.
Slidethe shelf in until the centr(]lt(]bs (]re
slightly behind the front b(]r.
Lowerthe shelf into pl(]ce until it is
horizont(]l(]nd slidethe shelf in.
Make sure that the shelfsits flat after
reinstallation and doesnt move f)_ee_from side
to side,
Make surej/ou push the shelves all the way in
before j/ou close the door,
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Drop Down Shelf(on ,somemodeI,sJ
The drop-down shelf gives you the use of (]nother full-size shelf when you need
extr(] stor(]ge. It conveniently folds b(]ck out of the w(]y when not in use, giving you
room for stor(]ge of I(]rger items.
To use drop-down shelf:
Pullforw(]rd (]nd down to drop the shelf into pl(]ce.
Pullforw(]rd while lifting up to pl(]ce the shelf out of the w(]y.

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 it to 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:Turn the divider slightlyto 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 basket and 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 ofthe
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 all features are on all models,
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excesswater 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 Dell Pan {onsome model.s)
Slidethe control all the way to the leftfor the
coldesttemperature.
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How to Remove and Replace the Deft Pan
Toremove:
0 Removethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
Toreplace:
Hake sure all four swing locksare in the
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.
0 Liftthe lidto access the/4 swing locks.
Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
Lowerthe lid and slidein the drawer.
Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
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About the freezer.
Not all features are on all models.
Single Drawer Models
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Appearance and features may vary
Freezer Shelves and Baskets Double Drawer Models
0 A shelf abovethe icestorage bin
0 A half-width basket
A deep full-width basketwith
divider
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Freezer Shelves and Baskets
Afull-width upper basket intop
drawer
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Basket Removal
Toremove the deep full-width basket:
Openthe freezer drawer until itstops.
Liftthe freezer caddy up.
Pullthe divider forward untilthe rear
locating tabs are out of the slots.Turn the
divider slightly to the sideto releasethe
front locating tabs and lift out.
Thefreezer basket restson the metal slide
brackets and isheld in place with swing
locks.
Turnthe swing locksfrom verticall to
horizontal position.
Open the refrigerator doors.
Lift the basketup and rotate it toward you.
Slideout from the sideof the drawer.
Whenreplacing the deep full-width basket:
Tiltthe baskettoward you and lower it
into the drawer.
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Placethe basketonto the metal slide
brackets and over the swing locks.
Turnthe swing locksfrom horizontal to
vertical positionto lockthe basket
in place.
Turnthe divider slightlyto one side sothe
tabs on the front fit intothe vent slotson
the basket. Positionthe divider sothe back
locating tabs snap into placein the back
vent slots.
0 Lowerthe freezer caddy ensuring the hook
fits over the front edge of the bottom
freezer basket. Pushdown to secure.
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Appearance may vary
Toremove the half-width basket:
Pullthe basket out to the stoplocation.
Liftthe basketup at the front to releaseit
from the slides.
Liftthe back up and out of the slide.
CAUTION:Alwaysbe sureto
fully close this basket.
When replacing the basket, make sure that
the wire tabs and wire hooks on the sides
of the basketgo into the slots in the top
of the upper basket slides.
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About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com
A newly installed refrigerator may take 72 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
P0we{ Automatic lcemaker (on.s-omemodel.s)
SWitch Theicemakerwittproducesevencubespercyde-
x--_= Icemaker approximately100-130cubesina24-hourperiod,
temp.?rature, number ofdooropenings and other use
conditions.
See belowfor how to access ice and reach the power
__ switch.
Iftherefrigeratorisoperatedbeforethewater
connectionismadeto theicemaker,setthepower
switchinthe OCoff)position.
.g Whentherefrigeratorhasbeenoonnectedtothewater
supply,setthepowerswitchtothe /{on)position.The
icemukerpowerlightwitlturngreenwhenthefreezerlight
switchispressedinor whentile freezerdoorisclosed.
Theicemakerwillfittwithwaterwhenit coolsto15°F
-10°C).Anewlyinstalledrefriqeratormaytake12to24
ourstobeginmakingicecures.
Youwiltheara buzzingsoundeachtime
theicemakerfillswith water.
Throw9waythefirstfewbatchesof icetoallowthe
water tne to c ear.
Besurenothinginterfereswith thesweep
ofthefeelerarm.
Whenthe binfillsto thelevelofthe feelerarm,the
icemakerwittstopproducingice.Itisnormalforseveral
cubesto bejoined together.
Ificeisnotusedfrequently,otdicecubeswittbecome
cloudy,tastestaleandshrink.
/VOTE:/nhomeswithlower-than-averagewaterpressure,
youmayhearthek;emakercyclemultipledmeswhen
makingonebatchofice.
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watersupplyisshutoff..
Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power
h_ Switch (Single Drawer Models)
Toaccess ice,simply pullthe bin forward.
To reach the power switch.
Toreach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf
above the ice bin straight out, Always be sure to replace
the shelf[
Toaccessice.
Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power IceBucket_ _--__
Switch _Doub/e Drawer Models) Mullion
To reach the icemaker power switch, _-_ _
open the top fieezer drawer and remove the full-width
basket. Always be sure to replace the basket.
Toaccessice,openthebottomfreezerdrawer.Theice _, /
bucketislocatedbelowthemullio.Pullit fowordto
accesstheice. Toaccessice.
tce Box Door Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power
Switch (ice & Water Models)
Lift and pull
Toreach the icemaker power switch and access ice,
open the Ice box door located on the refrigerator door
and remove the bucket.
To reach the power switch.
Ice Bucket and Dispenser
. Pull up and out on the ice bucket to remove it from the comportment.
* To replace the ice bucket, set it on the guide brackets and push until
the ice bucket seats properly.
* If bucket cannot be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1//4turn
clockwise.
Extra Ice Storage
. There is additional ice storage in the freezer comportment drawer.
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Icemaker Accessory Kit
tf yourrefrigeratordidnotcomealreadyequippedwithonautomaticicemoker,onicemokeraccessorykitisavailableatextracost.
Checkthe backoftherefrigeratorforthespecificicemokerkitneededforyourmodel.

About the ice and water dispenser. (onsomemode/g
To Use the External Dispenser (on some models)
SelectCUBEDICE_,CRUSHED ICE'or WATER.
Pressthe glass gently against the top of the
dispensercradle.
Thespillshelf isnot self-draining.To reducewater
spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned
regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is
first installed, there may be air in the water line
system. Pressthe dispenser arm for at least two
.............................. minutes to remove trapped air from the water
line and to fill the water system. To flush out
impurities in the water line, throw away the first
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Hold 3 seconds
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six glassfuls of water.
CAUTION."Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
Locking the Dispenser
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ALARM J
Pressthe Lock Controls pad for 3 secondsto lockthe dispenser and
control panel.Tounlock, pressand hold the pad again for 3 seconds.
Dispenser Light
Thispad turns the night light in
the dispenser on and off.The
light also comes on when the
dispenser cradle ispressed.If
this light burns out, itshould be
replaced with a 6 watt !2V
maximum bulb.
Door Alarm (onsome models)
Toset the alarm, pressthis pad
until the indicator light comes
on.This alarm will sound if
either door isopen for more
than 3 minutes. Thelight goes
out and the beeping stops
when you close the door.
To Use the Internal Water Dispenser (on some mode/s)
Thewaterdispenserislocatedontheleftwallinsidethe tfnowaterisdispensedwhentherefrigeratorisfirst
refrigeratorcomportment, installed,theremaybeairinthewaterlinesystem.Pressthe
Todispensewater: dispenserbuttonforatleast2minutestoremovetrapped
airfromthewaterlineandtofillthewatersystem.During
O Holdtheglossagainsttherecess, thisprocess,thedispensernoisemaybeloudastheairis
O Pushthewaterdispenserbutton, purgedfromthewaterlinesystem.Toflushoutimpuritiesin
thewaterline,throwawaythefirst6 glassfulsofwater.
Holdtheglossunderneaththedispenserfor2-3 NOTE:Toavoidwaterdeposits:thedispensershouldbe
secondsofferreleasingthedispenserbutton.Water cleanedperiodicallybywipingwithacleanclothor
maycontinueto dispenseofferthebuttonisreleased. .sponge.
To Use the External Water Dispenser (onsome mode/s)
Presstheglossgentlyagainstthetopofthedispenser
cradle.
Thespillshelfisnotself-draining.Toreducewaterspotting,
theshelfshouldbecleanedregularly.
ifno waterisdispensedwhentherefrigeratorisfirst
installed there may be air in the water line system, Press
thedispenserarmandrun 7_gatlonstoremovetrapped
airfromthewaterlineandtofi//thewatersystem.To
flushoutimpurities#7thewaterline,throwawaythefirst
sixglassfuLs ofwate/i
Locking the Dispenser
PresstheLOCKpadfor3secondsto lockthedispenser
andcontrolpanel.Tounlock,pressandholdthe pod
againfor3 seconds.
DoorAlarm
Tosetthealarm,presstheDOORALARMpod.Theindicator
lightwillilluminate.Thisalarmwillsoundifeitherdooris
openformorethan2 minutes.Thebeepingstopswhenyou
closethedoor.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
Do not add icefrom trays or bags to
the storage drawer. It may not crush or dispense well.
Avoidoverfilling glasswith ice and use
of narrow glasses.Backed-up icecanjam the chute or cause
the door inthe chute to freeze shut. If iceisblocking the
chute,poke itthrough with a wooden spoon.
Somecrushed icemay be dispensed
eventhough you selected CUBEDICE,Thishappens
occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directedto
the crusher.
After crushed ice isdispensed,some water may drip from
the chute.
Beveragesand foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage drawer. Cans,bottlesor food packages inthe
storage drawer may causethe icemaker or auger to jam.
To keepdispensed icefrom missingthe glass,put the glass
closeto, but not touching, the dispenser opening.
Sometimes a small mound of snow willform on the door in
the icechute.Thiscondition isnormal and usually occurs
when you have dispensedcrushed ice repeatedly.The snow
will eventually evaporate.
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About the ice and water dispenser. (cont)
Precise Fill (on some models)
Thiswuter dispenserisequippedwith ufeutureculledPreciseFill.This
featureallowsyouto chooseo preciseamountofwater.Unitsinclude
ounces,cups,pintsor liters.
Modelswith ExternalDispensers
AccessBy:Home>PreciseFill>SetAmount
Activate By:Usingthearrowbuttonsto selectthedesiredamount.
PressMOREUNITStoselectbetweenCUPS,OUNCES,PINTSor LITERS.
0 Pressthecupagainstthecradleandwaterwillbegindispensing,it
willautomaticallystopwhentheamountsethasbeendispensed.
Thedisplaywillshowthereisnowater leftto dispense,thenreset.
NOTE."Do not leavethe dZspenserunattended when water Lsbeing
dLspensed
0 tfyouwouldliketo stopdispensingwaterbeforethespecified
amounthasbeendispensed,justremovethecupfrom thecradle.
Thedisplaywillshowtheamountlefttodispense.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenserdriparea
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser drip area (onsome models),
beneaththe grille,shouldbewiped dry.Water
left in this area may leave deposits,Remove
the depositsby adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soakuntil the deposits disappear
or become looseenough to rinseaway.
Thedispenser cradle (onsome models).
Beforecleaning, lockthe dispenser by
pressingand holding the Lock Controls pad
for 3 seconds.Cleanwith warm water and
baking soda solution - about a tablespoon
(!5 ml)of baking soda to a quart (! liter)
of water. Rinsethoroughly and wipe dry.
The door handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel These may leave
aresidue that can erode thepaint, Do not
use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch
and weaken the paint finish,
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leavean open boxof baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning,
Ifthis isnot practical, wring excess moisture out of spongeor cloth when cleaning around switches, lights orcontrols.
Usewarm water and baking soda solution - about a tablespoon (15 ml)of baking sodato a quart (! liter)of water.This both
cleans and neutralizesodors. Rinseand wipe dry.
Useof any cleaning solution other than that which isrecommended, especially those that contain petroleum distillates, can
crack or damage theinterior of the refrigerator,
Avoid cleaning cold g/ass shelves with hot w_ter because the extreme temperature diffbrence may cause them to break,
Handle glass shelves carefbl_, Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter,
Do not wash anj/ plastic refHgerator parts in the dishwasher,
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Refrigerator Lights (onsom_,mode.is)
Ik CAUTION:LU, b.,bsm y
be hot.
O Unplugthe refrigerator.
O To remove the light shield,graspthe
shieldat the back and pullout to release
the tabs at the back.
Rotatethe shield down and then forward
to releasethe tubs at the front of the
shield.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage, replacethe
shield.
Plugthe refrigerator back in.
NOTE'Appliance bulbs may be ordered from
GEPartsand Accessories,800.626.2002.
LED Lighting -Module (on some models)
LED Lighting -Individual (on some models)
LEDlighting will need to be replaced by an
authorized technician.
Call!.800.432.2737 in the United States.In
Canada,call 1.800.561.3344
Light
Shield
Appearance may vary
Freezer Light (on some models)
ik CAUTION:
be hot.
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Removethe freezer basket for access.
Thebulb islocated at the rear of the
freezer insidea light shield.
O Toremove, graspthe shieldat the top
and pull out to releasethe tabs at the
bottom.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage, replace the
shieldand freezer basket.
O Plugthe refrigerator back in.
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Trim kits and decorator panels. GEApplia.cescom
For panel-required models
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order
pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you
can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels less than 1/4" (6 mm) thick
When installing wood panels lessthan !/4" (6mm) thick, you need to create a filler panel,such as !/8"
cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door and the wood panel. Ifyou are installing the pre-cut
decorator panels, pre-cut filler panelsare included in the kit.Thecombined thickness of the decorator or wood
panel and the filler panel should be !!/32" (8.7mm) with the panel itselfbeing no larger than !/4" (6mm).
Panels 1/4" thick or less
Thehandle and the top and bottom trim stand in front ofthe surface of the door,which requiresthat the filler
be smaller in length andwidth than the panel.Usethe guidelinesbelow and tape the filler onto the back of the
Left FreshFoodDoor Right FreshFoodDoor
panel.
Filler_ Filler-
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Filler_
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FreezerDoor
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Trim kits and decorator panels.
3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raisedpanel design screwed or glued to a 1/4" (6 mm) thick backing, or a 3/4" (!9 mm) routed board can be used.Theraised
portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2" (5.! cm) from the handle sidefor fingertip clearance.
Panelsthicker than !/4" (6 mm),up to 3/4" (19 mm) max.,will require that the outer 5/!6" (8 mm) of panel perimeter be no
thicker than !/4" (6mm).
Weight limitations for custom panels:'
Fresh Food 10 Ibs. (4.5 kg) max. for each door
Freezer Door 18 Ibs. (8 kg) max.
Panelsthicker than 1/4" (6 mm) 1/4" (6mm)
ThickBacking
5/16" (8 mm)
1/4" (6 mm) max
2" (S.1cm)
Clearance
Handle Side
Panel
3/4" (19 mm)
Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels
-..... 1/8D
,,,'"_1_I_- (3mm).,,. Left Fresh Food Door
i/4n _,," ""
(6 ram) .
5/16" I
minimum at
1/4" (6 mm)
thickness
Top, left and
bottom
Raised
of panel
1/8" "..... 4-......... r
t;Lk;
( m _
.,,,. 16 29/32" (42.9 cm)
"',S R 115
...... (6 mm)
I
2" (Sl mm)
minimum at
1/4" (6 mm)
thickness
Handle side
38 15/16B
(98.9 cm)
2" (51 mm) minimum at
1/4" (6 mm) thickness .............................
Handleside
3/4"
(19 mm)
Refrigerator
Door
2" (Sl mm)
minimum at
1/4" (6 mm)
thickness
Handle side
Raised portion
of panel
Right Fresh Food Door
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I_ _'.
16 29/32" (42.9 cm) 1 ,,.
1/8....... -.
%mml_1IqX
'_ ""<_Y (6mm)
-n
,,_.... 5/16" (8 mm)
minimum at
1/4" (6 mm)
thickness
Top, right and
bottom
38 15/16"
(98.9 cm)
1- ...... y .....
1/8"
, fm,
, I-
1/4" _ .
(6 ram) ......
FreezerDoor
//"
1/8" -...... .,
<,!-I I_ 1/4"
""..... (6 mm)
35 29/32" (91.2 cm) l_' "'_.,,
" ..... -",.,1/8"m,
1/4" _d1_5'
(6 ram) ..... 17

Installation
Instructions Refrigerator
Models 21 and 25
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT- Savetheseinstructionsforlocal
inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT-Obse_eallgoverning codesand
ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besureto leavethese instructionswith
the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructionsfor future
reference.
• Skill level- Installation of this appliance requiresbasic
mechanical skills.
• Completion time - RefrigeratorInstallation
20 minutes
Water Line Installation
S0 minutes
Anti-Tip BracketInstallation
20 minutes
• Properinstallationisthe responsibilityof the installer.
• Productfailure due 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 can be removed.
• Toremove the refrigerator door,seeStep1 in the
ReversingtheDoorSwingsection.
• Toremovethe freezerdrawer,seethe Removingthe
FreezerDrawer section.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker,itwill have
to be connectedto a cold water line.A GEwater supply kit
(containing tubing, shut-off valve,fittings and instructions)is
availableat extra cost from
your dealer,byvisiting our Website at GEAppliances.com(in
Canadaat _v.GEAppliances.ca)or from Partsand
Accessories,800.626.2002(InCanada 1.800.661.161@.
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)
Lag Bolts
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
Anchor Sleeves
For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETEFloors Only
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Adjustable Wrench 3/8" and 5/16" Socket
Ratchet/Driver
1/4" Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule (sleeve)
(icemaker models only) Phillips-Head Screwdriver
3/32% 1/8" and 1/4" Allen
wrenches
1/8" Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill Tape measure
Pencil 1/4" Nut Driver
Wire Cutters Level
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLINGTHEANTI-TIP FLOORBRACKET(on21ft.models)
A WARNING
Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator
can tip forward.
Injury to persons can result.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this
refrigerator.
Fil MEASURE CABINET OPENING
AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR
WIDTH
Measure width of cabinet opening where
refrigerator will be placed, W.
Be sure to account for any countertop
overhang, baseboard thickness and any
clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less
than 36 inches. The refrigerator will be placed
approximately in the middle of this opening.
RearWall
W
REFRIGERATOR
Front
Baseboard
Thickness
i or Countertop
41 _ Overhang
_i (Whichever
Is Greater) Plus
Any Desired
Clearance
RH Side
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LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET
Place the anti-tip floor bracket Iocator template
(included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor
up against the rear wall, within W, and in line
with the desired location of the RH side of the
refrigerator (see Figure 1).
Figure i- Installation Overview
2 Wall Holes
Refrigerator Sheet
[] Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the Iocator
template with its RH floor holes lined up with
the floor holes indicated on the template sheet,
approximately 7½" from the edge of the sheet
or the RH side of the refrigerator.
r_ Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor
bracket as a template for marking the holes
based upon your configuration and type of
construction as shown in Step 3. Hark the hole
locations with a pencil, nail or awl.
NOTE:
, It is REQUIREDto use atleast 2 screws to
mount the floor bracket (one on each side of
the anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into
either the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates
all the acceptable mounting configurations
for screws. Identify the screw holes on the
anti-tip floor bracket for your configuration.
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Installation Instructions
I_1LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET(cont.}
Figure 2 - Acceptabl.e Screw Placement
Locations
Preferred installation -
Wood Preferred installation -
Concrete
Minimum Acceptable #! -
Wall Plate Stud Minimum Acceptable #2 -
Wood Floor
Minimum Acceptable #3 -
Concrete Floor
[] ANTI-TIP BRACKETINSTALLATION
[_] WOOD Wall and Floor Construction:
, Drill the appropriate number of 1/8" pilot
holes in the center of each floor bracket hole
being used (a nail or awl may be used if a drill
is not available) AND remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
, Mount the anti-tip floor bracket by fastening
the 2, or preferably 4, #10-16 hex-head
screws tightly into place as illustrated in
Figure 3.
Figure 3 - Attachment to
Wall and Floor
Rear RHCorner of
the Refrigerator
2 Screws Floor Wall
lust Enter Bracket
Wood or
Metal Stud Wall
I1_ Plate
Stud
Floor
r_ CONCRETEWall and Floor Construction:
, Anchors required (not provided):
4 each 1/4" x 1 1/2" lag bolts
4 each 1/2" O.D. sleeve anchors
, Drill the recommended size holes for the
anchors into the concrete at the center of
the holes marked in Step 2.
, Install the sleeve anchors into the drilled
holes. Place the anti-tip floor bracket as
indicated in Step 2. Remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
, Install the lag bolts through the anti-tip floor
bracket and tighten appropriately.
r_ WOOD Wall and TILE Floor Construction:
, For this special case, locate the 2 wall holes
identified in Fig. 1. Drill an angled 1/8" pilot
hole (approx. as shown in Fig. 3)in the center
of each hole.
, Mount the anti-tip floor bracket using the
Minimum Acceptable Installation #1, as
illustrated in Fig. 2.
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POSITIONING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO ENGAGE THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR
AND BASE BRACKETS
Before pushing the refrigerator into the
opening, plug the power cord into the
receptacle and connect waterline (if equipped).
Check for leaks.
Locate the refrigerator's RH side and move
back approximately in line with the RH side of
the cabinet opening, W. This should position the
anti-tip floor bracket to engage the anti-tip
base bracket on the refrigerator.
Gently roll the refrigerator back into the cabinet
opening until it comes to a complete stop.
Check to see if the refrigerator front lines up
with the cabinet front face. If not, carefully rock
the refrigerator forward and backward until
engagement occurs and you notice that the
refrigerator is fully pushed up against the rear
wall.
OPTIONAL: Adjust the rear (and front) wheel
height settings to fully engage the rear anti-tip
brackets, while also aligning the refrigerator
front with the cabinet front face.
NOTE:
If you pull the refrigerator out and away from the
wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor
bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed
back against the rear wall,
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