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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ............... 10
Care and Cleaning ............. 11, 12
Controls ............................ 4
Crispers and Pans ................... 7
Freezer ........................... 8, 9
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 13
Shelves and Bins .................... 6
Water Filter ......................... 5
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 15-19
Installing the Water Line ........ 28-30
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 14
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models onlg) ....... 25-27
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawer ................. 20, 21
Reversing the Door Swing
(Single Door Refrigerator
Models onlg) ................... 22-25
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 31-34
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 31
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........... 41
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ........ B7, B8
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers ............. B5, B6
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... /42
Warrantg for Canadian
Customers ......................... 40
Warrantg for U.S.Customers ....... B9
Models 20, 22 and 23
Cong_lateur inf_rieur
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Congelador inferior
Refrigeradores
La secci6n en espahol empieza en la p6gina 81
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.
200D9366PO04 49-60539 02-08 JR

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:
?,i:Thisrefrigerator must be properlu installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it isused.
:¢;_Donot allow childrento climb,stand or hang
on the shelvesinthe refrigeraton They could
damage the refrigerator and seriousluinjure
themselves.
::_¢Donot touch the cold surfacesin the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skinmag stick to these extremelu 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;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarilusmall.
Becareful closing doorswhen children are
in the area.
_:i,Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoidcontact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releasesthe cubes.Do not place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator isplugged in.
::i_;Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommend that anb!servicing
beperformed bblaqualifiedindividual.
_::,Setting either or both controlsto the Off position
doesnot remove power to the light circuit.
_',:Donot refreezefrozen foods which have
thawed completelu.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked orabandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous_.evenif they will sit for ':justa few dags."
If Uouare getting rid of your old refrigerator,please
follow the instructions belowto help prevent
accidents.
Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
ij_::Takeoff the doors.
!;_:Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children ma9 not
easiluclimb 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.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we stronglg recommend against
the use of on extension cord.
However,if you must use an extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)
or aCSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding tgpe appliance extension cord having a grounding tgpe plug
and outlet andthat 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.
The power cord ofthis appliance isequipped
with a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to
minimize the possibilityof electricshock hazard from
this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make surethe outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always 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 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. 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 rollover or damage the
power cord.
USEOFADAPTER PLUGS
Adapter plugs are not permitted in Canada.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controls with temperature settings.
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(onsome models)
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Adjust Freezer Adjust RefrigerQtor
Temperature Temperature
(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
Initiallg, set the refrigerator control at 5and the freezer contro! at 5. Allow 2/4hours for
the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls
one increment at a time, and allow 2/4 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature blOUhave set.
Setting either or both controls to 0 for digita! 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. (onsome models) ge.com
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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 everUsix months.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If Uouare replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one. Openthe cartridge
cover bg pressing in on the tab at the
front and pulling down.
Removethe cartridge bg slowlu rotating
it counterclockwise. A small amount of
water mag drip down.
CAUTION: Ifoirhosbeen
trapped in the system, thefilter 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,slowlu rotate
the cartridge clockwiseuntil it stops.
When the cartridge isproperlu installed,
Uouwill feelit "click" asit locksinto place.
Thegrip onthe end of the cartridge
should be positioned verticallu.
Do not overtighten.
Closethe cartridge cover.
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available.
The icemakerwill not operate without the
filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
Toorderadditional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
ge.com, or call GEParts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Filter Model GSWF
Customers in Canada should consult
the Mellow pages for the nearest Mabe
Service Center.

About the shelves and bins.
Not all features ore on oil models.
Some models have wire shelves
that can be adjusted in the same
monneF.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0Removeall itemsfrom the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Liftthe shelf up at the back and
bring the shelf out.
Toreplace:
While tilting the shelfup, insertthe 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.
Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door Ionsome models)
Toremove: Lift the shelf straight up;then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe shelf in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.
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About the crispers and pans. ge.com
Not all features are on all models.
uFruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excesswater that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawersor under the drawers
should bewiped dru.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper Ionsomemodels)
Slidethe control allthe wag to the Slidethe control all the wag to the LOW
HIGHsetting to provide high humiditg setting to provide lower humiditg levels
recommended for most vegetables, recommended for mostfruits.
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This pan can be moved to the most useful
location for gour familg's needs. Toremove, slidethe pan out to the stop position,liftthe pan up and past the stop
position and lift itout.

About the freezer drawer. (onsomemodels)
Not all features are on all models.
Freezer Shelves and Baskets
0 A shelf above the ice storage bin
0 A half-width basket
A deep full-width basket
NOTE: Do not fill baskets higher than the rim
of the basket. This may cause baskets to stick
or jam when opening or closing.
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Basket Removal
Toremove thedeep 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 slidebracket tabs.
Tilt the basket and liftout ofthe drawer
When replacing the deep full-width basket:.
Tiltthe basket back and lower it down
into the drawer Rotate the basket to a
horizontal position and press it down into
the 6 alignment tabs.
NOTE:Alwags be sure that the basket is
seated in all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding
back into the freezer The basket 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 upat 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 surethat
the basket goes under the stop hooks on
each side.
NOTE:Alwags be sureto fullg closethis
basket.
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About the freezer compartment. (onsome models) ge.eom
Not all features are on all models.
Freezer Shelf and Basket
0 A full-width fixed wire shelf
0 A full-width slidingwire basket
NOTE:Do not fillbasket higher than the rim of
the basket. Thismau cause basket to stick or
jam when opening or closing.
Basket Removal
Toremove the full-width slidingwire basket
on door models:
Openthe basketout to itsfull extension.
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 lowerliner's
railsand push back into place.
Fixed Shelf Removal
NOTE:Thefull-width wire shelf is not intended
to slide.
Toremove for cleaning:
Holdthe shelf at the front and pull it firmlu
forward.
When replacing the full-width sliding wire
shelf:
Insertthe wire shelfinto the upper liner'srails
and push back into place.
To remove
Non-Adjustable Shelf on Freezer Door
Toremove: Lift the shelf straight up;
then pull out,
Toreplace: Engagethe shelf in the molded
supports on the door and push down. It will
lock in place.
To replace

About the outomotic icemoker (onsome models)
A newlg installed refrigerator mog take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
Switch Icemaker Theicemakerwillproducesevencubespercgcle-
approximatelg100-130cubesina 24-hourperiod,
dependingonfreezercompartmenttemperature,
roomtemperature,numberofdooropeningsand
otheruseconditions.
Power FeelerArm
Light
Seebelowfor howtoaccessiceandreachthe
powerswitch.
Iftherefrigeratorisoperatedbeforethewater
connectionismadetotheicemaker,setthepower
switchintheO(off)position.
Whentherefrigeratorhasbeenconnectedto
thewatersupplg,setthepowerswitchtothe!Ion)
position.Theicemakerpowerlightwillturngreen
whenthefreezerlightswitchispressedinor when
thefreezerdoorisclosed.
Theicemakerwillfillwithwaterwhenitcoolsto
15°F(-10°C).Anewlginstalledrefrigeratormag
take 12to 24hoursto beginmakingicecubes.
Youwillheara buzzingsoundeachtime
the icemakerfillswith water.
Throwawagthefirstfew batchesof iceto allow
thewaterlineto clean
Besurenothinginterfereswiththesweep
ofthefeelerarm.
Whenthebinfillstothelevelofthefeelerarm,
the icemakerwillstopproducingice.Itisnormal
for severalcubesto bejoinedtogetheE
Ificeisnotusedfrequentlg,oldicecubeswill
becomecloudg,tastestaleandshrink.
NOTE"Inhomeswithlower-than-overagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemokercyclemultiple
timeswhenmakingonebatchdice.
NOTE:Setthepowerswitchtothe0(off)position
ifthewatersupplyisshutoff
To reach the power switch.
AthCCessing Ice and Reaching
e Power Switch
Toreach the icemaker power switch, pull
the shelfabove the icebinstraight out. Alwags
be sure to replacethe shelf.
Toaccess ice,simplgpullthe binforward. lY--.........T
To access ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
Ifgourrefrigeratordid notcomealreadgequipped
withanautomaticicemaker,an icemaker
accessorgkitisavailableatextracost.
Checkthe backoftherefrigeratorforthespecific
icemakerkitneededforgourmodel.
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