GE GSHS6KGZCCSS Safety guide

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Safety Instructions ................. 2-3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker .................. 12,13
Care and Cleaning ................... 15,16
Crispers and Pans ....................... 11
ExpressChill T_............................. 5
Ice and Water Dispenser ................ 14
Refrigerator Doors ...................... 10
Replocing the Light Bulbs ............. 16,17
Shelves and Bins ....................... 8, 9
Temperature Controls .................... 4
TurboCooF" .............................. 5
ClimateKepper2 .......................... 5
Water Filter .............................. 7
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ............ 25-26
Moving the Refrigerator ............. 19-22
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ......................... 18
Water Line Installation .............. 27-29
Troubleshooting Tips ............31-33
Normal OperatingSounds ...............30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............. Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ............. 34,35
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ............. 36
Warranty (U.S.) .......................... 57
Warranty (Canadian) .................... 38
Product Registration (Canadian) ......... 59
Notes ................................... 40
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
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:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb,stand or hang onthe shelves
in the refrigerator.They could damage the refrigerator and
seriouslyinjure themselves.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when handsare damp or wet. Skinmay stickto these
extremely cold surfaces.
Do not storeor usegasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
, In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, orwith
the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker.
Do not placefingers or hands on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
, Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances
between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are
necessarilysmall. Becareful closing doors when children are
inthe area.
, Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE'.We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
, Donot refreezefrozen foods which havethawed completely.
NOTE:Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch
panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

ADANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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PROPERDISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...evenif
they will sit for "just a few days." Ifyou are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, pleasefollow 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 easily
climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you
are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what to do.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension
cord.
However, ifyou must usean extensioncord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)or a CSA-listed(in
Canada),3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet andthat the electrical rating of
the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)and 120volts.
AWARNING!
HOW TO CONNECTELECTRICITY
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 of this appliance isequipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimizethe possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Havethe wall outlet and circuit checked bya qualified
electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly grounded.
Ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong outlet, it isyour personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate.
Thisprovides the best performance and also prevents
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 pullstraight out from the outlet.
Repairor replace immediately all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Donot use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either
end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not
to roll over or damage the power cord.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the temperature controls.
Not all features are on all models. Your controls may be similar to the following:
Door Temperature
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Recommended 0 ° F Recommended 37 _ F
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Thetemperaturecontrolsarepresetinthefactoryat37°FfortherefrigeratorcompartmentandO°Fforthe
freezercompartment.Allow2/4hoursforthetemperatureto stabilizetothe presetrecommendedsettings.
ThetemperaturecontrolscandisplayboththeSETtemperatureaswellastheactualtemperatureinthe
refrigeratorandfreezer.TheactualtemperaturemayvaryslightlyfromtheSETtemperaturebasedon usage
andoperatingenvironment.
Onsomemodels,settingbothcontrolsto thewarmestsettinguntilthedisplayflashes(off)willstop
coolingin boththefreezerandrefrigeratorcompartments.
Onothermodels,settingeithercontroltothewarmestsettinguntilthedisplayflashes(off)willstopthe
coolingtothefreezerandrefrigerator.
NOTE:Turningtherefrigeratoroff viathecontrolsonthetouchpaneldoesnotshutoffelectricalpowerto
therefrigerator.
NOTE"Therefrigeratorisshippedwith protectivefilm-coveringthetemperaturecontrols,ifthisfilmwasnot
removedduringinstallation,removeit now.
Performance Air Flow System
ThePerformanceAir-FlowSystemisdesignedto
maximizetemperaturecontrolintherefrigeratorand
freezercompartments.Thisuniquespecialfeature
consistsoftheAirToweralongthebackwallofthe
refrigeratorandtheAirTunnelonthebottomportion
ofthefreezerrearwall.
Placingfoodinfront ofthelouversonthese
componentswillnotaffectperformance.Although
theAirTowerandtheAirTunnelcanberemoved,
doingsowillaffecttemperatureperformance.(For
removalinstructions,on-line,2/4hoursaday,contact
usat GEAppliances.comorcall800.GE.CARES.
tnCanada,contactusatgeappliances.caor call
1.800.561.33/4/4.)

About ClimateKeeper2. TM (on some models) GEApplionces.com
!How it Works
TheClimateKeeper2TM isthe industry's most
advanced refrigeration system,delivering
optimum temperature and humidity
performance to keepfood garden fresh longer
and reducefreezer burn.
TheClimateKeeperZ" systemfeatures two
evaporators-one for the refrigerator and one
for the freezer.
This provides two separate cooling systems,
and separatesthe airflow between the fresh
food and freezer compartments during normal
coolingoperations.*
This ensuresthat the humidity levelsin the
fresh food compartment are significantly higher
than in a conventional system,** allowing fresh
produce and other unsealedfoods to retain
their moisture content and freshness longer.
Moisture sensitivefoods such asfresh fruit,
salads,rice,etc.,can now be stored on open
shelveswithout excessivemoisture loss.
Dueto the higher humidity in the refrigerator,
you may on occasion experience fog or
small amounts of moisture in the refrigerator
compartment. Thisis normal and may
come and go as different food loads and
environmental conditions change.Wipe dry
with a paper towel if desired.
Theseparate airflow system minimizes the
mixing of air between the two compartments,
which reduces fresh food odor transfer to
improve the taste of ice.
TheClimateKeeper2'" system also reduces
the number of defrosting cycles in the freezer
evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn.
*Freezerair isusedin the CustomCoor" feature.
**Testingshows a higher levelof humidity in
the FreshFoodsection in ClimateKeeperZ"
refrigerators versusconventional units.
About TurboCooL m(on some models)
Turbo' 1
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How it Works
TurboCoolTMrapidlycoolstherefrigerator
compartmentinorderto morequicklycoolfoods.
UseTurboCoolTMwhenaddinga largeamount
offoodtothe refrigeratorcompartment,putting
awayfoodsafterthey havebeensittingoutat room
temperatureorwhenputtingawaywarm leftovers.
itcanalsobeusediftherefrigeratorhasbeen
withoutpowerforan extendedperiod.
Onceactivated,thecompressorwillturnon
immediatelyandthefanswillcycleon andoff
athighspeedasneededforeighthours.The
compressorwillcontinueto rununtiltherefrigerator
compartmentcoolsto approximately34°F(I°C),
thenitwillcycleon andoffto maintainthis setting.
After8 hours,or ifTurboCoolTMispressedagain,
therefrigeratorcompartmentwillreturnto the
originalsetting.
Howto Use
PressTurboCool.TM TheTurboCoolTMtemperature
displaywillshowTcandtheLEDwillbeactivated.
AfterTurboCoolTMiscomplete,theTurboCoolTM
indicatorlightwillgoout.
NOTES:Therefrigeratortemperaturecannotbe
changedduringTurboCoolTM
Thefreezertemperatureisnotaffected
duringTurboCoolTM.
Whenopeningtherefrigeratordoorduring
TurboCoolTMthefanswillcontinueto run
ifthey havecycledon.

About ExpressChiff TMConsome models)
ExpressChill
O 15 MIN
O30 MIN
O 45 MIN
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How it Works
TheExpressChillTM feature isa system of
dampers, a fan and a temperature thermistor.
Thepan istightly sealedto prevent the pan's
temperature from causing temperature
fluctuations inthe rest of the refrigerator.
Thecontrols for this pan are located inthe top
of the refrigerator or on the dispenserwith the
temperature controls.
ExpressChillTM
HOW tO Use
0 Emptythe pan.Placethe Chilltray in the
pun. Placethe items on the tray and close
the pan completely.
TM
0 Selectthe ExpressChill pad.On some
models,you can then selectthe chill time
(usechart to determine best setting).Other
models will only have one option (45
minutes).On models with multiple settings,
tap the pad until the light appears next to
the desired setting.
, Tostop a feature before it isfinished,tap
that feature's pad until no options are
selected and the display is off.
, DuringExpressChillTM,the display on the
controls will count down the time in the
cycle.
How to Remove and Replace the Drawer
To remove: O Lockall four swing locks by rotating them
Pullthe drawer out to the stop position, to the lock position.
Rotate all four swing locks to the unlock
position.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
To replace:
Hake sure all four swing locks are inthe
unlock position.
Place the sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.
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ExpressChill TM Chart (on some models)
NOTE:Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.
15 Minutes 30 Minutes 45 Minutes
! Beverage Can (12 oz) 2to 6 Beverage Cans 2 Liters of Beverage
2Small Juice Boxes (12 oz each) 1/2 Gallon of Juice
(6-8 oz each) 2 Plastic 20 oz Bottles Gelatin-! package
of Beverage
/4to 6 Small Juice Boxes
(6-8 oz each)
3 Foil Juice Packets
Wine (750 ml bottle)

About the water filter. (on some models) GSApp/ionces.com
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the back upper right
corner of the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replace the Filter on Models With a
Replacement Indicator Light
Thereisa replacement indicator light for the water filter
cartridge on the dispenser.This light will turn orange to tellyou
that you need to replacethe filter soon.
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement
indicator lightturns redor ifthe flow of water to the dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
When to Replace the Filter on Models Without a
Replacement Indicator Light
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced every six months or
earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenseror icemaker
decreases.
Removing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge,first remove the old one by
slowly turning it to the left.Donot pull down on the cartridge. A
small amount of water may drip down.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 Ifyou are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with an
adapter, itmust be removed before installing the cartridge.
To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about !/4 turn.
Ifyou are replacing a Water by Culligancartridge, leavethe
adapter in place.Thisadapter will stay inthe refrigerator
when you replace future cartridges.
Some models
use this _pe.of
W_thadapter W_thout adapter water
(appearance may vary)
On models ithout a replacement indicator light, apply the
month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you
to replacethe filter insix months.
Fillthe replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
Lineup the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.
Placethe top of the new cartridge up insidethe holder.Do
not push itup into the holder.
Slowlyturn itto the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO
NOTOVERTIGHTEN.Asyou turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itselfinto position.The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
O Runwater from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (aboutthree
minutes)to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
Pressand hold the WATERFILTERpad (on some models)on
the dispenser for 3 seconds.
Fa' °r
Reset
Hold 3 Sec
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water
to spurt from the dispenser upon first use.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must usethe filter bypassplug when a replacement filter
cartridge isnot available. Thedispenser and the icemaker will
not operate without the filter orfilter bypass plug.
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Smanwater. water5yCu ugan
Tousethe filter bypassplug on Water byCulligan models,you
must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
Forthe maximum benefit ofyour filtration system, GE
recommends the useof GEbranded SmartWater filters only.
Using GEbranded filters in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators
provides optimal performance and reliability. GEbranded
SmartWater filters are always the right choice because they
are patented and designed specificallyfor GEproducts. GE
SmartWater 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 use in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no
assurance that non-GEbranded filters meet GE'sstandards for
quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions-visit our Website at GEAppliances.com,
or call !.800.GECARES (1.800.432.2737).
Replacement filters:
To order additional filtercartridges in the United States, visit our
Website at GEAppliances.com, or coil GEParts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
See filter label for type of filterto order (PIWFor MSWF).
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the
nearest Mabe Service Center.

About the shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Refrigerator bin
Freezer bin
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Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins
Large Bins
Thelarger refrigerator door bins and freezer
tilt-out door binsare adjustable.
Toremove: Liftthe front of the bin straight up,
then lift up and out.
Toreplace or relocate: Engagethe back sideof
the bin inthe molded supports ofthe door.Then
pushdown on the front ofthe bin. Binwill lock
in place.
Small Bins
Toremove: Liftthe front of the bin straight up
then out.
Toreplace: Positionthe bin above the
rectangular molded supports on the door.Then
slidethe bin down onto the support to lock it in
place.
Thesnugger helps prevent tipping, spillingor
sliding of small items stored on the door shelf.
Placea finger on either side of the snugger near
the rear and move it buck and forth to fit your
needs.
Top freezer bin
CAUTION:
Be careful when
placing items in
the top bin. Make
sure that items do
not block or fall
into the ice chute.
Freezer tilt-out bin
Presstab and pull shelf
forward to remove
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to
reach items stored behind others. The special
edges are designed to help prevent spills from
dripping to lower shelves.
Toreplace or relocate:
Linethe shelf up with the supports and slide it
into place.The shelf can be repositioned when
the door isat 90° or more. To reposition the
shelf,slidethe shelf past the stops and angle
downward. Slideshelf down to the desired
To remove:
Slidethe shelf out until it reaches the stop,
then press down on the tub and slide the shelf
straight out.
position, line up with the supports and slideinto
place.
Hake sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.
Freezer Baskets (on some models)
To remove, slideout to the stop position,lift the Hake sure you push the baskets all the way
front past the stop position, and slide out. buck in before you close the door.
Freezer Baskets (on some models)
To remove, pushthe basket all the way to the
back of the freezer.Lift up until the back pins
are disengaged. Liftthe entire basket up and
pull out.
Hake sure you push the baskets allthe way
back in before you close the door.

About the shelves and bins. G App ancescom
Not all features are on all models.
Z__ _ _, QuickSpace TM Shelf (on some models)
Thisshelf splits in half and slidesunder itselffor
storage of tall items on the shelf below.
Thisshelf can be removed and replaced or
.zJ relocatedjust likeSlide-OutSpillproofShelves.
On some models,this shelf can not be usedin
the lowestposition.
Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
Toremove,slideout to the stop position,lift the
front past the stop position,and slideout from
rib.
Hake sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.
Fixed Freezer Shelves
Toremove, lift the shelf up at the left side and
then bring the shelf out.
Door Wine/Beverage Rack
(on some models)
This rack holdsup to 5 cans, one bottle of
wine or one 2-liter bottle of soda.
The rack hangs from the sidesofthe dairy bin.
To remove:
O Empty the wine/beverage rack.
O Holding the bottom of the dairy bin,lift the
front straight up,then lift up and out.
O Todetach the rack from the dairy bin,pull
the rack'ssidewires out of the holeson
each sideof the dairy bin.
NOTEFORDISPENSERMODELS:Inorder to
take full advantage of the tilt-out ice bin (on
some models),only store items on the shelf
below the icebin that are no taller than the
lowest point on the bin.
Toreplace:
Reattachthe rack to the sidesofthe bin.
Engage the back sideof the bin in the
molded supports on the door.Then push
down on the front of the bin.The bin will
lock into place.
ShelfSaverT. Rack
(on some models)
Usethis rack to store
beverage cans for easy
access,
It can also hold a 9" x 15"
baking dish.
Door Can Rack
(on some modelsl
This door rack holds up to 9 cans.
NOTE:This rock can only be
mounted in the top position under
the dairy bin.
Removable Beverage Rack
(on some modelsl
The beverage rack is designed to
hold a bottle on its side. Itcan be
attached to any slide-out shelf.
To install:
Line up the large part of the
slotson the top of the rackwith
the tabs under the shelf.
Thenslidethe rack back to lock
_tin place.

About the refrigerator doors.
When the door is only partially
open, it will automatically close.
Beyond this stop the door will stay
open.
Refrigerator Doors (on some models)
Therefrigerator doors may feel different
than the onesyou are usedto. The special
door opening/closing feature makes sure
the doors close allthe way and are securely
sealed.
When opening and closing the door you will
notice a stop position.If the door isopened
past this stop point,the door will remain
open to allow you to load and unload food
more easily.When the door isonly partially
open,it will automatically close.
Theresistance you feel at the stop position
will be reduced usthe door isloaded with
food.
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Door Alignment
If doors are uneven,adjust the refrigerator
door.
O Usinga 7/16" socket wrench, turn the
door adjusting screw to the right to raise
the door;to the left,to lower it. (Anylon
plug,imbedded in the threads of the pin,
preventsthe pin from turning unlessa
wrench isused.)
O After one or two turns of the wrench,
open and close the refrigerator door
and check the alignment at the top of
the doors.
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About the crispers and pans.
Not oil features ore on oil models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry.
On some models, the bottom drawer has full
extension slides that allow full access to the
drawer.
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Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slidethe control all the way to the HI setting to
provide high humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slidethe control all the way to the LOsetting to
provide lower humidity levelsrecommended for
most fruits.
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Convertible Deli Pan (on some models)
Theconvertible deli pan has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of cold air from
the freezer compartment or refrigerator
compartment to flow to the pan.
Thevariable temperature control regulates the
air flow from the Climate Keeper.
Setthe control to the coldestsetting to store
fresh meats.
Setthe control to coldto convert the panto
normal refrigerator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space.Thecold air
duct isturned off.Variable settings between
these extremes can be selected.
About crisper removal.
Not oil features ore on oil models.
Crisper Removal
Crispers can easily be removed by pulling the
drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up
and over the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out the
drawers,first try to remove the door bins.
If this does not offer enough clearance, the
refrigerator will need to be rolled forward
until the door opens enough to slidethe
drawers out. Insome cases,when you roll the
refrigerator out, you will need to move the
refrigerator to the left or right asyou roll it out.
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
Theicemaker will produce sevencubes per cycle-
approximately 100-!30 cubes in a 24-hour period,depending
on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other useconditions.
If the refrigerator isoperated before the water connection is
made to the icemaker,set the power switch inthe OFFposition.
When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply,
set the power switch to the ONposition.
Theicemakerwill fillwith water when it coolsto 15°F(-10°C).
A newlyinstalledrefrigerator may take !2 to 24 hoursto begin
making icecubes.
Youwill hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with
water.
Throw away the first few batches of iceto allow the water line
to clear.
Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep of the feeler arm.
When the bin fillsto the levelof the feelerarm, the icemaker will
stop producing ice.It isnormal for several cubes to bejoined
together.
If ice isnot usedfrequently, oldice cubes will become cloudy,
taste stale and shrink.
Special note about dispenser models:
, Somemodels have a tilt-out icebin.The bin can be tilted
out asshown in the illustrations,and it will hold itselfup
while you take iceout or turn the icemaker power switch on
and off. Besureto put the bin backin place before closing
the door.
To restore your ice level from an empty bucket stage, the
following steps are recommended:
O !2 hours after the first batch of ice hasfallen intothe bin,
dispense 3 to/4 cubes.
O After an additional 6 hours, dispense3 to/4 cubes again.
Thesestepswill restoreyour ice levelin the shortest amount of
time.
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Power Lign_ Fee_er Arm
(on some models)
NOTE:
In homes with lower than average water pressure,
you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times
when making one batch of ice.
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About the automatic icemaker. (cant) G App ancescom
Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch on
Dispenser Models Models with a shelf above the ice bin
Thereare two types of icestorage bins on dispenser models.
One hasa shelf above the bin,the other does not.
Special note for models with tilt-out ice bin:
Thesemodels havea tilt-out ice bin.Thebin can be tilted
out asshown in the illustrations,and it will hold itself up
while you take iceout or turn the icemaker power switch
on and off. Besureto put the bin buck in place before
closing the door.
NOTE: In order to take full advantage of the tilt-out ice bin, only store items
on the shelf below the ice bin that are no taller than the lowest point on the
bin. To access ice, pull the bin forward.
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To reach the power switch, pull the
shelf straight out. Always be sure to
replace the shel_
Models with tilt out ice bin
To access ice and reach the icemaker power switch: On some models, to access ice or reach the power switch:
Lift the 5in, then it forward
pull
until the bin stops. Lower the bin to access ice or @Pull the bin forward until the reach the power switch, bin stops. Lower the bin to access ice or
reach the power switch.
Removing Ice Bin (dispenser models)
CAUTION:Theicebin is heavy when full.
Setthe power switch to the OFFposition before removing the
bin.
When replacing the bin, be sureto press it firmly into place. If
it does not go all the way buck,remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism !/4 turn. Then pushthe bin buck again.
Rotate
Drive
Hechanism
Dispenser Models only
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About the ice end water dispenser. Consome models)
To Use the Dispenser
SelectCUBEDICE _, CRUSHEDICE
or WATER_.
Pressthe glassgently against the top of the
dispenser cradle.
Thespillshelf isnot self-draining.To reduce
water 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 six glassfuls
of water.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge
opening.
Locking the Dispenser
L__ Pressthe LOCKpad for
3 secondsto lock the
dispenserand control
panel.To unlock, pressand
hold the pad again for 3
seconds.
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Dispenser Light
This pad turns the night
light in the dispenser on and
off.Thelight also comes on
when the dispensercradle is
pressed.Formodels with a
bulb,if the light burns out, it
should be replaced with a 6
watt 12Vmaximum bulb. For
LEDmodels,contact Factory
Service.
quick Ice (onsome models)
When you need icein a
hurry, pressthis pad to speed
up ice production. Thiswill
increase iceproduction for
the following 48 hours or until
you pressthe pad again.
Door Alarm (on some
models)
To setthe alarm, pressthis
pad untilthe indicator light
comes on.This alarm will
sound if either door isopen
for more than 3 minutes.
The light goesout and the
beeping stops when you
closethe door.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
, Donot add icefrom trays or bagsto the
storage drawer. It may not crush or dispense
well.
, Avoidoverfilling glasswith iceand useof
narrow glasses.Backed-up ice canjam
the chute or cause the door inthe chute to
freezeshut. Ifice isblocking the chute, pokeit
through with a wooden spoon.
, Beveragesand foods should not be quick-
chilled inthe ice storage drawer. Cans,
bottles or food packages in the storage
drawer may cause the icemaker or auger to
jam.
, Somecrushed ice may be dispensed
eventhough you selectedCUBEDICE.This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crusher.
, After crushed ice isdispensed,some water
may drip from the chute.
, Sometimes a small mound of snow will form
on the door in the icechute.This condition is
normal and usually occurs when you have
dispensed crushed icerepeatedly.Thesnow
will eventually evaporate.
Tokeepdispensed icefrom missing the
glass,put the glass closeto, but not touching,
the dispenser opening.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. G ApUiancescom
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser drip area, beneaththe grille,
shouldbewipeddry.Water left in this area may
leavedeposits. Removethe deposits by adding
undiluted vinegar to the well. Soakuntil the
depositsdisappear or become looseenough to
rinseaway.
Thedispenser cradle. Before cleaning, lockthe
dispenser by pressingand holding the LOCK
pad for 3 seconds. Cleanwith warm water and
baking soda solution-about a tablespoon (15
ml)of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)of water.
Rinsethoroughly and wipe dry.
Thedoor handles and trim. Cleanwith a cloth
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Thestainless steel panels and door handles
(onsome models)can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainlesssteel cleaner. A
spray-on stainless steelcleaner works best.
Do not useappliance wax or polishon the
stainlesssteel.
Keepthe outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dishdetergent. Dryand polishwith a
clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not usescouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products
can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If
this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and bakingsoda solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml)of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter)of water. This both cleans and
neutralizesodors. Rinseand wipe dry.
Useof any cleaning solution otherthan that
which is recommended, especially those that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.
The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Ccont)
Behind the Refrigerator
Becareful when moving the refrigerator away
from the wall.Alltypes of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings
and those with embossedsurfaces.
Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it
to position by pushing it straight in.Moving the
refrigerator in a sidedirection may result in
damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.
Preparing for Vacation
Forlong vacations or absences,remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Cleanthe interior
with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15ml)of baking sodato one quart (1 liter)of
water. Leavethe doors open.
Setthe icemaker power switch to the OFF
position and shut off the water supply to the
refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sure you don't roll over the power cord or
icemaker supply line (on some models).
Ifthe temperature can drop below freezing,
havea qualified servicerdrain the water supply
system (on some models)to prevent serious
property damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secureall looseitems such asshelvesand
drawers by taping them securely in placeto
prevent damage.
When using a hand truck to move the
refrigerator, do not restthe front or back ofthe
refrigerator against the hand truck. This could
damage the refrigerator. Handleonly from the
sidesof the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
Replacing the light bulbs. (onsomemodels)
Note: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Your light shield will look like
one of the following:
OR
Pocket
Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
0
0
0
Unplug the refrigerator.
The bulbsare located at the top of the
compartment, insidethe light shield.On
some models,a screw at the front of the
light shieldwill have to be removed. On
other models,the screw islocated in the
pocket located at the back of the shield.
To remove the light shield,on some models,
pressin on the tabs on the sides ofthe
shield and slideforward and out. Onother
models,just slidethe shield forward and
out.
O After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the light shield and screw.When replacing
the light shield, makesure that the tabs at
the back of the shieldfit into the slotsat the
back of the light shield housing.
0 Plugthe refrigerator back in.
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Replacing the light bulbs. Ccont G AnUionces.com
Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer.
0 Unplug the refrigerator.
0 Lift the light shieldup and pull it out.
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the shield.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Freezer Compartment
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Removethe shelfjust above the light shield.
(Theshelf will be easierto remove ifit is
emptied first.)Removethe screw at the top
of the light shield.
0 Toremove the light shield,press in on the
sides,and lift up and out.
O Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb
of the same or lower wattage, and
reinstall the light shield. When reinstalling
the light shield, make sure the top tabs
snap securely into place. Replace the
screw.
Reinstall the shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.
Dispenser Ion some models)
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Thebulb islocated on the dispenser under
the control panel. Removethe light bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same
size and wattage.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Replacing the lights on models with LED lighting
Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit. Not all features ore on all models.
II°_II Li?h}ing
.............._ Display
Refrigerator Compartment Ion some models)
Thereisan LEDlighting display in the top and sidesof the fresh food compartment and in the rear
and sideof the freezer compartment on some models.
If this assembly needsto be replaced, call GEServiceat 1.800.432.2737inthe UnitedStatesor
!.800.56!.3344 in Canada.
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Istall ti
Istructi ns efrigerator
Models 22 23 25 26 27 & 29
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 - Save these instructions for
local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning
codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for
future reference.
Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
30 minutes
Water Line Installation
30 minutes
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
If the refrigerator has already been installed, remove
the base grille (see Step 2 in Moving the Refrigerator),
then skip to Step 5 in Installing the Refrigerator.
PREPARATION
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply
kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost from your
dealer, by visiting our Website at GEApplionces.
corn (in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from
Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.800.661.1616).
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
3/8" and 5/16" Socket 1/2" and 7/16" Wrench
U
Plastic Putty Knife
Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Installation Instructions
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
FTI LOADING THE REFRIGERATOR
ONTO A HAND TRUCK
Leave all tape and door pads on doors until the
refrigerator is in its final location.
To move the refrigerator, use a padded hand
truck. Center the refrigerator on the hand truck
and secure the strap around the refrigerator.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE STRAP,
F_ REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE
Remove the grille by removing the two
Phillips head screws.
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Ifthe refrigerator must go through any
entrance that isless than 38" wide, the
doors must be removed. Proceed to
Step 3.
DO NOT remove the handles.
If all entrances are more than 38" wide,
skip to Installing the Refrigerator.
[] DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING
(onsome models)
If the refrigerator has a water dispenser,
there is a water line from the cabinet into the
bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be
disconnected.
To disconnect, push in on the white collar of
the coupling and pull out the tubing.
White collar
Bottom
freezer
hinge
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Installation Instructions
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
I-_ DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING
(on some models)
If the refrigerator has a water dispenser,
there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet
into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that
must be disconnected.
To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling.
Bottom
freezer
hing_
r_ DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS Ion some models)
If the refrigerator has a refreshment center,
there are electrical connectors (harnesses)
from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the
refrigerator door that must be disconnected.
To disconnect, pull apart each connector.
Bottom
refrigerator
hinge
FI CLOSE THE FREEZER AND
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
E] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
r_ Remove the freezer door top hinge cover (if
equipped) by either squeezing it and pulling it
up or by prying it off with a plastic putty knife.
r_ Remove the two 5/16" hex head screws, then
lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin.
S/:]_6"Hex Head
[] Open the freezer door to 90.°
7
90 °
2O