GE GSHF9NGYACBB and Safety guide

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-3
Operating Instructions
Automatic lcemoker .............. 11
Care and Cleaning ............ 13, 14
Crispers and Pans ............ 10
Ice and Water Dispenser ........ 12, 13
Refrigerator Doors ................. 9
Replacing the Light Bulbs ......... 1S
Shelves and Bins ................. 7, 8
Temperature Controls ............ 4
TurboCoof ..................... 4
Water Filter .................... 5, 6
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ., 21-24
Moving the Refrigerator .......... 17-20
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............. 16
Water Line Installation .......... 25-27
Troubleshooting Tips , , ,28-31
Normat Operating Sounds ........ 28
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet , ,32, 33
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate 34, 35
Warrantg (Canadian} .......... 36
Warrantg (US ) .......... 37
Models 22, 23, 25, 25, 27 and 29
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Refrigeradores
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Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model #
Serial #
Findthese numbers on a label inside
the refrigerator compartment at the
top on the right side 200D8074P037 49-50587 02-09 JR

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
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AWARNING!
Use this appliance onfg for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual,
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safet_lprecautions should be followed, including the following:
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Thisrefligerator must be properlg installed
and located in accordancewith theInstallation
Instructionsbeforeit isused
Donot allow childrento climb,stand or hang
on the shelvesinthe refligerator.Theycould
damagethe refrigeratorand seriouslyinjure
themselves
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do
not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in
Keepfingersout of the "pinchpoint" areas;
clearancesbetween the doorsand between
the doorsand cabinet are necessarilysmall
Becareful closingdoorswhen childrenare
in the area
:: Unplugthe refligerator beforecleaningand making
repairs
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthat any servicing
beperformed b_la qualifiedindividual
::::::Donot refreezefrozenfoodswhich have
thawed completely
NOTE:Turning the refrigerator off vio the controls on
the touch panel does not shut off dectricat power to
the refrigerator.

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ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment andsuffocation arenot problems
ofthe past Junkedor abandoned refrigeratorsare
stilldangerous evenifthey willsit for '_iustafew
days" Ifyou aregetting ridof your old refrigerator_
pleasefollow the instructionsbelowto help prevent
accidents
Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
_:::Takeoff the doors
:::::Leavetheshelvesin placesothat childrenmay not
easilyclimb 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 company handling the
disposal about what to do
i!::!..........USEOF EXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potentia! safety hazards under certain conditions we strongtg recommend against the use
dan extension cord
However,if you must useonextensioncord.it isabsolutelynecessarythat it be o UL-listed(inthe UnitedStates}
or e CSA-listed(inCanada}.3-wiregrounding type applianceextensioncordhavinga grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electricalratingof thecord be 15amperes(minimum}and 120volts
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AWARNING!
HOW TOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under ang circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord
Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be properlg grounded
Thepower cordof thisapplianceisequipped
with o 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates
with o standard5-prong (grounding}wa!l outlet
to minimizethe possibilityofelectricshockhazard
from this appliance
Havethewall outlet and circuitcheckedby a qualified
electricianto make surethe outlet isproperly
grounded
ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong outlet, itis
your personalresponsibilityand obligation to
hoveitreplacedwith a properlygrounded
3-prong walloutlet
Therefrigerator shouldalwagsbe plugged intoits
own individualelectricaloutlet which hasovoltage
rating that matchesthe rating plate.
Thisprovidesthe bestperformance end alsoprevents
overloadinghousewiring circuitswhich couldcausea
firehazardfrom overheatedwires
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet,
Repairor replaceimmediately allpower cordsthat
havebecomefrayed or otherwisedamaged Donot
usea cordthat showscracksor abrasiondamage
along its lengthor at eitherend
Whenmoving the refrigeratorawag from thewall,
be carefulnot to rolloveror damagethe powercord
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORtVlATIONCAREFULLY,
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the temperature controls.
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Not of! features are on all models
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O_F is Recammended 37_F is.Recommer_ded
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Hold 3 Seconds to Reset Hold 35econds
Thetemperaturecontrolsarepresetin thefactoryat37°FfortherefrigeratorcompartmentandO°Fforthe
freezercompartmentAllow24hoursforthetemperaturetostabilizetotilepresetrecommendedsettings
ThetemperaturecontrolscbndisplayboththeSETtemperatureaswellastheactualtemperatureinthe
refrigeratorandfreezer,TireactualtemperaturemayvaryslightlyfromtheSETtemperaturebasedon
usageandoperatingenvironment
Onsamemodels,settingbothcontrolstothewarmestsettinguntilthedisplayflashes[off)willstop
coatinginboththefreezerandrefrigeratorcompartments
i::: Onothermodels,settingeithercontroltothewarmestsettinguntilthedisplayflashesloft)willstop
thecoolingtothefreezerandrefrigerator.
NOTE:Turningtherefrigeratoroffviathecontrolsonthetouchponddoesnotshutoffeleddcalpower
totherefrigerator
NOTE:Therefrigeratorisshippedwithprotectivefilmcoveringthetemperaturecontrolstfthisfilmwas
notremovedduringinstotfotionremoveit now
Performance Air Flow System
ThePerformanceAir-FlowSystemisdesignedto
maximizetemperaturecontrolintherefrigerator
andfreezercompartments.Thisuniquespecial
featureconsistsoftileAirToweralongtheback
walloftherefrigeratorandtheAirTunnelonthe
bottomportionofthefreezerrearwallPtacing
foodinfrontofthelouversonthesecomponents
About TurboCool:" (on some models}
will not affect performance Although the Air Tower
andthe AirTunnelcon beremoved, doingso will
affect temperature performance (Forremoval
k_structions,on-line contact usatgecam or
coil800GECARESInCanada,contact us at
geappliancesca or call 1800 56t 33/44}
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How it Works
TurboCoolrapidlycoolstherefrigerator
compartmentinordertomorequicklycoolfoods.
UseTurboCoolwhenaddinga largeamount
offoodtotherefrigeratorcomportment,putting
awayfoodsaftertheyhavebeensittingoutat
roomtemperatureorwhenputtingawaywarm
leftovers.Itcanalsobeusediftherefrigeratorhas
beenwithoutpowerforanextendedperiod
Onceactivatedthecompressorwillturnon
immediatelyandthefanswiltcycleonand
offathighspeedasneededforeighthours
Thecompressorwillcontinuetorununtilthe
refrigeratorcompartmentcoolstoapproximately
34°F(1°C1,thenitwillcycleonandofftomaintain
thissettingAfter8hour&or ifTurbaCoolis
pressedagain,therefrigeratorcompartment
wi! returntotheorgna settng
HowtoUse
PressTurboCoolTheTurboCooltemperature
displaywillshowTcendtheLEDwillbeactivated
AfterTurboCooliscomplete,theTurboCool
indicatortightwillgoout
NOTES:Therefrigeratortemperaturecannotbe
changedduringTurboCool
Thefreezertemperatureisnataffected
duringTurboCao/
Whenopeningtherefrigeratordoor
duringTurboCool.thefanswillcontinue
toruniftheyhavecycledon

About the water filter, tonsomemodels) GEAppliances.com
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Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocatedin the backupper right
cornerof the refrigeratorcomportment
When to Replace the Filter on Models Without
aReplacement Indicator Light
Thefilter cartridge shouldbereplacedevergsixmonths or
earlierif theflow ofwater to the water dispenseror icemaker
decreases
Removing the Filter Cartridge
If gou are replacingthe cartridge,first removetheold one
bg slowlgturning it to theleft. Donot pulldown on the
cartridge A smallamount ofwater mag dripdown
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 if gou are replacinga SmartWatercartridgewith
an adapter,it mustbe removedbeforeinstallingthe
cartridge Toremovetheadapter,turn it tothe left
about 1/4 turn
With Adapter Wilhou[ Adapter
fappe_rancemayvary)
On modelswithout a replacementindicator light,apptg
the month and gearstickerto the newcartridge to remind
you to replacethefilter in six months,
_) Fillthe replacementcartridge with water from the top to
allowfor betterflow from thedispenserimmediatelgafter
installation
O Lineup thearrow on the cartridge and thecartridge
holder.Placethetop of thenew cartridge up inside
theholder`Donat pushitup into the holder.
O Siowlgturn it to the rightuntilthe filter cartridge stops
DONOTOVERTIGHTEN,Asgouturn the cartridge,it will
automaticallg raiseitselfintoposition Thecartridge will
move about 1/2 turn
CanridgeHolder
Runwater from thedispenserfor 3 minutes(about
1-1/2galions)to clearthe sgstemand prevent sputtering
Pressand hold the WATERFILTERpad tonsome models)
on the dispenserfor 3 seconds
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Hold 3 secondsto Reset
NOTE:A newlginstalledwater filter cartridge mag cause
water to spurt from thedispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpassplug when a replacementfilter
cartridge isnot available Thedispenserand theicemakerwill
not operatewithout thefilter or filter bgpassplug
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Bypass _)w,,_
Plug
Smarf#$gter
tf gou havequestions-visit ourWebsiteat GEAppliances,com
or call 1.800GECARES11800/4322737)
Replacementfilters:
Toorder additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visit our Websiteat GEAppliances.com,or call GEParts and
Accessories,800.5262002.
Filter Hodel MSWF
Customersin Canadashouldconsultthe gellowpages
for the nearestHabe ServiceCenter.
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About the water filter. (on some models) (cont.)
On some models
Water" Niter Cartridge
Thewater fiitercartridge islocated in the beckupper right
cornerof the refrigeratorcomportment
When to Replace the Niter on Models Without
a Replacement Indicator Light
Thefilter cartridgeshouldbe replacedeverysix months
or earlierifthe flow ofwater tothe water dispenseror
icemakerdecreases
O Slowlyturn it to the right until thefilter cartridge stops
DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.Asyou turnthe cartridge,itwill
automaticallyraiseitself intoposition Thecartridge will
moveabout 1/2 turn
Removing the Filter Cartridge
Ifyou are replacingthecartridge first removetheold
one by slowly turning itto the left Do not pulldown
on the cartridge Asmell amount of water may drip down
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If youare replacinga SmartWatercartridge with
an adopter,itmust be removedbeforeinstalling
the cartridge Toremove theadapter,turn it
tothe left about 1/4turn.
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With Adapter Without Adapter
(appearance may vary)
On modelswithout a replacementindicatorlight,
applg the month and yearstickerto the new cartridge
to remind you to replacethe filter insix months.
Fillthe replacementcartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenserimmediatelLjafter
installation
Lineup thearrow on the cartridgeand the cartridge
holder PIacethetop of the newcartridge up insidethe
holder_Donot pushit up into the holder
O Runwater from the dispenserfor 3 minutes (about1-t/2
gallons)to clear the system and preventsputtering
Pressand holdthe WATERFILTERpad (onsome models)
on thedispenserfor 3 seconds
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Hold 3 secondsto Reset
NOTE:A newly installedwater filter cartridge may cause
water' to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter Bgpass Plug
Youmustusethe filterbypassplug when a replacementfilter
cartridge isnot available.Thedispenserand the icemakerwifl
not operatewithout the filteror filter bypassplug
Bypass _
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If you have questions-visit our Website at GEApptiances cam,
or call :L800GE CARES(t 800.432 27371
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visff our Webs!re at GEAppfiances.com, or call GEParts and
Accessories, 800.626°2002.
Filter Model HWF
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages
for the nearest Habe Service Center:
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About the shelvesand bins.
Not all features are on all models,
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Freezerbin
Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins
Large Bins
Thelarger refrigerator door binsand freezer
tilt-out door binsare adjustable
Toremove: Lift the front of the bin straight
up. then lift up and out
To replace or relocate: Engage the back side
of the bin inthe molded supports of the door,
Then push down on the front of the bin Bin
wil!tack in place
SmallBins
Toremove: Liftthefront of thebin straightup
thenout
Toreplace: Positionthebin abovethe
rectangularmoldedsupportson the door.
Thenslidethe bin down ontothe support
to lockit in place
Thesnuggerhelpsprevent tipping spilling
or slidingofsmall itemsstoredonthe door
shelf Placea fingeron eithersideof the
snuggernearthe rear and move it beck
and forth tofit gour needs
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CAUTION:
Onmodelswith an
ice chute inside the
top freezer door bin.
be careful when
placing items in the
bin Makesurethat
itemsdonot block
or fallinto theice
chute
Freezer till-out bin
Pless tab and pull shell forward Io
romove
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
Theslide-outspillproofshelfallows gou
to reachitemsstoredbehind others The
specialedgesoredesignedto helpprevent
spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves,
Toremove:
Slidethe shelfout until itreachesthe stop.
then pressdown on thetab and slidethe shelf
straight out
Toreplace or relocate:
Linethe shelf up with the supportsandslide
it intoplace Theshelfcan be repositioned
when the door isat 90°ormore Toreposition
the shelf,slidethe shelfpast the stopsand
angle downward Slideshelfdown to the
desiredposition,lineup with thesupports
and slideinto place
Hake sure gou push the shelves all the wag
back in before gou close the door
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Not all features are on all models
quickSpace'* Shelf (onsome models)
Thisshelfsplitsin halfand sIidesunder itself
forstorage of tallitems on theshelf beIow
Thisshetfcan be removedand replaced
or-relocatedjust likeSlide-OutSpiltproof
Shelves.
Onsome models,this shelf cannot be used
in the lowestposition
Freezer Baskets
Toremove slideoutto thestopposition
lift thefront past thestop position and
slideout.
Make suregou push the basketsatt the
way back in beforeyou close the door:
Toremove,pushthebasketall theway to
the backofthe freezer.Liftup until theback
pinsaredisengaged Liftthe entirebasket
up and pullout,
Hake sureyou push the basketsall the
wag back in beforegou close the door
Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
Toremove,slideout tothe stopposition,
lift thefront pastthe stop position,andslide
outfrom rib
Make suregou push the shelvesall the wag
back in before gou close the door
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Fixed Freezer Shelves
Toremove,lift the shelfup at the left sideand
then bring the shelfout NOTEFORDISPENSERMODELS:Inorder
totake fulladvantageofthe tilt-out icebin
[onsome models[ only storeitems on the
shelfbelowthe icebin that are no taller
than thelowestpoint on the bin
Door Wine/Beverage Rack (onsome models)
Thisrock holds up to 5 cans or one bottle
ofwine
Therack hangsfrom thesides
of thedairy bin
Toremove:
O Emptythewine/beverage rack
0 Holdingthe bottom of the dairy bin.
lift the fiontstraight up,then lift up
and out
O Todetach the rack from the dairy bin,
pull the rack'ssidewires out of theholes
on eachsideof thedairy bin
Toreplace:
Reattachthe rackto the sidesof thebin
Engagetheback sideofthe bin in
the moldedsupportson the door.
Thenpushdown on the front of
the bin Thebinwill lockinto place

About the refrigerator doors. GEAppliances.com
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors mag feel different
than the ones you ore used to. The special
door opening/closing feature makes sure
the doors close alI the wag and are
securelg sealed
When opening and closing the door, you
wil! notice a stop position if the door is
opened past this stop point, the door will
remain open to allow gou to goadand
unload food more easiig When the door
is onlg portialtg open. it ,will outomaticallg
close
Theresistancegou feetat thestop
positionwill be reducedasthe door
isloadedwith food
Whenthe dooris onlypartiallyopen.
il wil; automaticallyclose
Beyondthisslop lhe doorwill
stayopen
Door Alignment
Ifdoors ore uneven, adjust the refrigerator
door.
O Usinga 7/16" socketwrench,turn the
door adjustingscrewto the right to
raisethedoor;to the left,to lower it.
(Anylonplug.imbeddedin the threads
of thepin,preventsthe pin from
turning unlesso wrench isused}
O After one or two turns ofthewrench.
openand closethe refrigeratordoor
and checkthealignment at thetop
of the doors
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About the crispers and pans.
Not all features are on a!! models
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excesswater that mag accumulate in the
bottom of the drawersshouldbe wipeddry
Onsome models,the bottom drawer has
fullextensionslidesthat alfowfull access
tothe drawer
HI _ LO AdJustable Humidity Crispers
Slidethe control aflthewag to the HIsetting
to providehigh humiditg recommendedfor
mostvegetables
Slidethe controi oil thewag to the LO
setting toprovidelower humiditg levels
recommendedfor most fruits
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Convertible Dell Pan fan some models]
Theconvertibledeli pan hasits owncold air
duct to allowa stream ofcoldair from the
fleezer compartment or refrigerator
compartment to flow to the pan
The variable temperature control regulates
the air flow from the Climate Keeper Air
Tower.
Setthe control to thecoldest settingto store
freshmeats
Set the contmi to cold to convert the pan
to normal refrigerator temperature and
provide extra vegetable storage space The
cold air duct is turned off Variable settings
between these extremes can be selected
Aboutcrispe r removal.
Not all features are on all models
Crisper Removal
Crisperscan eas{igbe removedbg puiiingthe
drawerstraight out and lifting the drawerup
andover the stop location
Ifthe door preventsgoufrom taking out
thedrawers,first trg to removethe door bins
ifthis doesnotoffer enough clearance the
refrigeratorwill needto be roiledforward
until thedoor opensenough to slidethe
drawers out Insome cases,when gou rolt
the refrigeratorout, gou will needto move
the refrigeratorto the left or rightasgou roll
it out
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