GE GBSC3HBXCRBB and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ............... 11
Care and Cleaning ............. 12, 13
Controls ............................ 4
Crispers and Pans ................... 8
Freezer .......................... 9, 10
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 14
Shelves and Bins .................... 7
Water Filter ....................... 5, 6
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 16-20
Installing the Water Line ........ 30-32
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 15
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models onlg) ....... 27-29
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawer ................. 21, 22
Reversing the Door Swing
(Single Door Refrigerator
Models only) ................... 23-26
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 33-36
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ....... 41, 42
Owner's Registration
for Canadian Customers ........ 37, 38
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate .... 43, 44
Warrantg for Canadian
Customers ......................... 40
Warrantg for U.S. Customers ....... 39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label
on the right side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
Models 20, 22 and 23
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
tL WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 hands are damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
Donot store or usegasolineor other flammable
vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearancesbetween the doorsand between
the doors and cabinet are necessarilgsmall.
Becareful closing doorswhen children are
inthe area.
_, Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoidcontact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releasesthe cubes. Donot place fingers or
handson the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator isplugged in.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westronglg recommend that ang servicing
beperformed bg a qualifiedindividua!.
Settingeither or both controlsto the Offposition
doesnot remove power to the light circuit.
Donot refreezefrozen foods which have
thawed completelg.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...evenif theg will sit for "just a few dags."
If gou are getting rid of gour 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 mag not
easilgclimb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If gou are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the compang
handling the disposal about what to do.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safetg hazards under certain conditions, we stronglg recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However,if gou must usean extension cord, it isabsolutelg necessargthat it be a UL-listed(inthe UnitedStates)
or a CSAcertified (inCanada),S-wiregrounding tgpe appliance extension cord having a grounding tgpe plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120volts.

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WARNING!
HOW TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
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 ofthis appliance isequipped
with a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electricshock hazard from
this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bg a
qualified electrician to make surethe outlet is
properlg grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Therefrigerator should alwags be plugged into its
own individual electricaloutlet which hasa voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
Thisprovides the best performance and alsoprevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazardfrom overheated wires.
Never unplug gour refrigerator bg pulling on the
power cord.Alwags grip plug firmlg and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repairor replace immediatelg all power cords that
have become fraged or otherwise damaged. Do not
usea cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator awag from the
wall, be careful not to roll overor damage the
power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Adapter plugs are not permitted in Canada.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlswith temperature settings.
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9isCoidest 9 is Coldest
(onsome models)
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L 9 is ColdestAdjust Freezer Adjust Refrigerator
Temperature Temperature
(on some models)
9FsColdest
01sOft
9is Coldest
0isoff
(on some models)
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. Allow 24 hours for
the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments mabt be required. Adjust the controls
one increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature blou have set.
Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator control knob
stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut
off electrical power to the refrigerator.
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About the water filter. Ion20 modelsonly) GEAppliances.com
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced
when the flow of water to the icemaker
decreases,or everg romonths.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If gou are replacingthe cartridge,first
remove the old one.Open the cartridge
cover bg pressing in on the tab at the
front and pulling down.
Removethe cartridge bg slowlg rotating
it counterclockwise. A small amount of
water mag drip down.
CAUTION:Ifairhasbeen
trapped in the system,the filter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing.
Removethe protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
@Liningup the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder,slowlg rotate
the cartridge clockwise until itstops.
When the cartridge isproperlg installed,
gou will feelit "click" as it locksinto place.
Thegrip on the end of the cartridge
should be positionedverticallg.
Do not overtighten.
Closethe cartridge cover.
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge isnot available.
The icemaker will not operate without the
filter or filter bgpass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model GSWF
Customersin Canadashould consult
the gellow pagesfor the nearest Habe
ServiceCenter.

About the water filter. (on22and 23 models only)
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thefilter cartridge should be replacedwhen
the flow of water to the icemaker decreases
or every 6 months.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0If you are replacingthe cartridge,first
remove the old one by slowly turning it
to the left. DONOTpull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water may
drip down.
CAUTION:Ifairhasbeen
trapped in the system,the filter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing.
Removethe protective foil from the end
0 of the cartridge.
Fillthe replacement cartridge with water
from the tap to allow for better flow from
the icemaker.
OLiningup the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder,slowly rotate
the cartridge clockwise until itstops.
When the cartridge isproperly installed,
you will feelit "click" as it locksinto place.
Do not overtighten.
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bypass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge isnot available.
The icemaker will not operate without the
filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter iVlodel iVlWF
Customersin Canadashould consult
the yellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe
ServiceCenter.
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About: the shelves and bins. GEApp,ances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Some models have wire shelves
that can be adjusted in the same
manneK
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves inthe refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
0 Removeall itemsfrom the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Liftthe 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.
Lowerthe front ofthe shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locksinto place.
Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (onsome models)
Toremove: Lift the shelf straight up;then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe shelf in the molded
supports on the door and pushdown.
It will lock in place.

About the crispers and pans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excesswater that mag accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should bewiped dru.
Adjustable Humiditg Crisper (onsome models)
Slidethe control allthe wag to the
HIGHsettingto provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slidethe control all the wag to the LOW
setting to providelower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This pan can be moved to the most useful
location for uour familu's needs. Toremove, slidethe pan out to the stop position,lift the pan up and past the stop
position and lift it out.
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About the freezer drawer. (onsome models) GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Freezer Shelves and Baskets
Appearance and features may vary
0 A shelf above the icestorage bin
0 A half-width basket
A deep full-width basket
NOTE:Do not fill basketshigher than the rim
of the basket.This mag cause basketsto stick
orjam when opening or closing.
Appearance may vary
Basket Removal
To remove the deep full-width basket on
freezer drawer models:
Openthe freezer drawer until it stops.
Thefreezer basket restson the inside
tabs on the drawer slides.
Liftthe basket sothat it isout of all
6 slide bracket tabs.
Tilt the basket and lift out ofthe drawer.
When replacing the deep full-width basket:
Tiltthe basket back and lower it down
into the drawer.Rotatethe basketto a
horizontal position and press it down into
the 6 alignment tabs.
NOTE:Alwags be surethat the basket is
seated in all 6 slidebracket tabs before sliding
back into the freezer.Thebasket can be
turned in either direction front to back and
installed into the freezer.
To remove the half-width basket:
_! Pullthe basket out to the stop location.
Liftthe basket up at the front to release
it from the stop hooks on each side.
Liftthe basket out to remove it from
the sides.
When replacing the basket, make sure that
the basket goes under the stop hooks on
each side.
NOTE:Alwags be sureto fullg closethis
basket.
Appearance may vary
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About the freezer compartment. Ionsome models)
Not all features are on all models.
Freezer Shelf and Basket
0 A full-width fixed wire shelf
0 A full-width sliding wire basket
NOTE:Do not fill baskethigher than the rim of
the basket. This mag cause basket to stick or
jam when opening or closing.
Basket Removal
To remove the full-width sliding wire basket
on door models:
Open the basket out to its fullextension.
Lift up the front of the basket and pull
straight out to remove.
When replacing the full-width sliding
wire basket:
Insertthe wire basket into the lower liner's
railsand push back into place.
Fixed Shelf Removal
NOTE:Thefull-width wire shelf isnot intended
to slide.
To remove for cleaning:
Holdthe shelf at the front and pull itfirmlg
forward.
When replacing the full-width sliding wire
shelfi
Insertthe wire shelf into the upper liner's rails
and push back into place.
To remove
Non-Adjustable Shelf on Freezer Door
Toremove: Liftthe shelfstraight up;
then pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe shelf inthe molded
supports on the door and push down. Itwill
lock in place.
To replace
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