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Safety Information
Electricity ...................... 4
Extension Cords ................ 3
Proper Disposal ................. 3
SafEty Precautions ............... 2
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ............. 9
Controls ...................... 5
Crispers and Pans ............. 8, 9
Ice and Water Dispenser ........ 10
Shelves, Bins and Racks ........ 6-8
Water Filter Cartridge ........... 6
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning .................. 11, 12
i,ight Bulbs ................... 13
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............ 14, 15
Water Line Installation ....... 16-20
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service ...22-24
Normal Operating Sounds ....... 21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 27
Product Registration
(Canadian) ................ 31, 32
Product Registration (U.S.) ...29, 30
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 27
Warranty (Canadian) ........... 25
Warranty (U.S.) ................ 26
Models 20, 22 and 25
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Write Four model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the ref_igerator compartment at the top
on the right side behind the cont_ols.
19703351PO08 49-60401-2 07-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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:
This refligerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Inst_fllafion
Instructions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the reffigeramI: They could
&mmge the refrigerator and seriously i_jure
themseNes.
{{Do not touch the cold surfaces in the fleezer
compamnent when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may 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 refl_igeramrs wifll automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemake_. Do not
place finge_s or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refligeramr
is plugged in.
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the dooIs and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflfl closing doors when children are
in the area.
{{Unplug the refligemtor before cleaning and
making repai,_.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedbyaqualifiedindividual
{{Setting the fleezer control to the 0(off) position
does not remove power to the light circuit.
{{Do not refleeze flozen foods which have
thawed completel):
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DANGER! RISK OFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffbcadon aIe not pIoblems
of tile past. Junked or abandoned IefligeIamI_ aIe
still dangeious...even if they will sit foi "just a few
days." If you are getdng _-id ofyoui old refl-igerami;
please follow tile instmcOons below m help pievent
accidents.
Before You ThrowAway Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
• _ke offthe doois.
I,eave tile shelves in place so that chikhen may
not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refligmafion pIoducts contain refligerants,
which undei fedeIal law must be iemoved p_ior
to p_oduct disposal. If you are getting iid of an
old _eflige_adon p_oduct, check with tile
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
Howevei; if you must use an extension coxd, it is absolutely necessaD_ that it be a UIAisted (in tile United
States) or a CSA-listed (in (;anada), 3-wire giounding 1),pe appliance extension cord having a giounding
type plug and outlet and that tile electrical xv_fingof tile cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING'!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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 tiffs appliance is equipped "wifll
a ,%prong (grounding) plug which mates widl a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall oudet to
minimize the possibilit T of elecu-ic shock hazard
flom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If die oudet is a standard 2-prong oudet, it is your
peisonal responsibilit T and obligation m have it
replaced with a properly grounded ,%prong wall
oudet.
The refligerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the iv_ting plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refl_igerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always gdp plug firefly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediamly all power cords dlat
have become flayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
X_rhenmoving the refligerator away flom the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator, geoom
Yourcontrols will look like one of the following:
FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
0 ISOFF
i9ISCOLDEST
Startup Steps for Proper Temperature Control
STEP 1 SetFresh Food Control on "5."
STEP 2--Set Freezer Control on "5."
STEP _AAIT 12HOURS for temperature to stabilize.
STEP 4--If a change is needed, moxe the conn'ol one number at a time and allow 12hours
for temperature to stabilize.
NOTE."Setting the controls m the 0(off) position does not remove power m the light cilvuit.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and
operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.
Adjust Temperature
0 is Off /5 is Normal /9 is Coldest
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Hold 3 seconds
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Aboutthe water filter cartridge.(onsome models)
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the hack upper fight corner
of the refligerator compartment.
When toReplace theFilter onModels With a
Replacement IndicatorLight
There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge
on the dispenser: This light will turn orange to tell you that you
need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartrklge shouM be replaced when the rei)lacement
indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
When toReplace theFilter onModels Withouta
Replacement IndicatorLight
The filter cartridge should he replaced eveU six monthsor earlier
if the flow of water to the water dispenser or icemaker decreases.
RemovingtheFilter Cartridge
If you are rel)lacing the cartridge, first remove the oM one hy
slowly turning it to the left. Do notpull down on the cartridge.
A small amount of water may dri I) down.
InstallingtheFilterCartridge
If you are replacing a
SmartWatercartrktge ),,,itha.adapter;
it mr/st be removed
before installing the
cartridge. To remove
the adapter, t/lrit it to
the left about 1/4 turn. With adapter
If you are replacing
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Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
aWaterbyCulfigancartridge, leave the adapter in place. This
adapter will stay in the refrigerator when you replace flmu'e
cartrktges.
On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the
month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to
replace the filter in six months.
O Fill the replacement cartridge with water fl'om the tap to
allow for better flow fl'om the dispenser immediately after
installation.
OIJne up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holdec
Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holdec Donot
push it up into the holdec
OSlowly mrn it to the tight until
the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.As you turn the
cartridge, it will automatically
vase itself into position. The
cartridge will mo_e about
1/2 turn.
Holder
Run water fl'om the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2
gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
Pressand hold the RESET @
WATERFILTERpad (on some
models)o.thedispe.set"for
NOT£"A newly-installed water :
filter cartridge may cause RESETWATER FILTER
waterto spurtfrom the HOLD3 SECS
dispenser
FilterBypassPlug
\bu must use the filter hypass i)lug when a rei)lacement filter
cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will not
opevam without the filter or filter hypass plug.
Filter_. I1_
ypass _ '_ Bypass
Plug _ Plug I1_1
SmartWater WaterbyCulligan
To use the filter hypass plug on Water by Culligan models, you must
first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge hoMer hy turning
it to the left.
Ifyou hme questions--visit our Bbbsite at ge.com,
or call 1.800.GE.(ARES (1.800.432.2737).
Replacementfilters:
ToorderadditionalfiltercartridgesintheUnitedStates,visitour
Websiteatge.com,orcallGEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.
M"aT
Suggested Retail $38.9_>47.95
Customers in Canada should consult the yellowpages for the
nearest Mabe ServiceCenmr
Customers outside of the United States or Canada shouM contact
the local distributoc
Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
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Bins on the Refrigerator Compartment Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried flom
refiJgerator to work area.
Toremove:I,ifl the flont of the bin lip, then
pull out.
Toreplaceorrelocate:Engage the bin in the
molded supports of the dooI; and push in.
Bin will lock in place.
Thesnugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
divider near the rear and move it back
and forth to fit your needs.

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Rearranging the Shelves
RefrigeratorShelves:
ToRemove
FreezerShelves:
ToRemove
ToReplace
A LOwertO
lockJn
place
FreezerPan:
_ _i _ i I
ZZZZZZI
ToRemove
Remove the pan by pulling it forward,
lifting up the front and sliding it past the
stop location.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsomemodels)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you m
reach items stored behind others. The
special edges are designed m help prevent
spills flom dripping to lower sheNes.
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesall the wayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproof shelves have special edges
to help prevent spills flom dripping to
lower shelves.
Quick Space Shelf (onsomemodels)
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of roll items on the shelf
below.
Deep Door Shelves
Detachable shelf exmnders deepen and
enclose fixed door shelves, providing
more storage room and greater storage
flexibility.
Toremove:I,ift the shelf extender straight
up then pull out.
Toreplace:Engage the shelf extender in the
molded supports on the door and push in.
It will lock in place. 7

Abouttheadditional features.
Not all features are on all models.
ShelfSaver TM Rack
(on somemodels)
Use dfis rack to store
beverage cans for easy
access.
It can also hoM a 9" x 13"
baking dish.
Door Can Rack
(onsomemodels)
This door rack holds up
to 9 cans.
NOTE:Thisrackcanon/}/be
mountedin thetopposition
underthedairybin.
Aboutthe crispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawe_s should be wiped dry:
Adjustable Humidity Crispers and Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the Low
Highsetting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels
) recommended for itlost vegetables, recommended for itlost fluits.
Normal Convertible Meat Pan (onsomemodels)
The convertible meat pan has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of cold air flom
the fleezer compartment to flow around
the pan.
Thevariabletemperaturecontrolregulates
the air flow flom the fleezer compartment.
Set control lever up m convert the pan
to nomlM refligeramr mmperamre and
provide exna vegetable storage space. Cold
air duct is turned off: Variable settings
between these extremes can be selecmd.
Set control lever down to the coldest setting
to store fiesh meats. If lever is left in meat
position for a long period of time, some
frost may form on the inside of the pan.
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Aboutcrisperremoval gecom
Not all features are on all models.
Guides
When replacing the crispers, make
sure you slide them through the
crisper guides.
Crisper Removal
Crispers can easily be removed by tilting up
slighdy and pulling past stoplocation.
Abouttheautomaticicemaker.
If die door prevents you flom taking out
the crispers, the refligeramr will need m
be rolled forward until the door opens
enough to slide the cIispers out. In some
cases, when you roll the refligeIamI out,
you will need m move the refl-igerator to
the left as you roll it out.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice.
Power
switch Icernaker
PolierL
Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)
The icemaker will produce seven cubes
pea cycle--approximately 100-130 cubes
in a 24-hem period, depending on fleezer
compamnent tempeIatme, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other use conditions.
If file refligeIator is ope_v_md befbie die
wamr connection is made to die icemake_,
set tile power switch in tile 0 (off}position.
_qlen tile ieflige_tor has been connected
to the water supply, set the power switch to
tile I (on) position.
The icemaker will fillwkh water when it
cools to 15°E A newly4nstaUed reflige_wmr
mW take 12 m 24 hours m begdn making
ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
tile icemaker fills with wateL
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow tile water line to cleaL
Be sure nodflng interferes wkh tile sweep
of the feeler mm.
X_rhendie bin fills m die level of die feeler
arm, die icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal fo_ seve_vd cubes m be joined
mgetheL
If ice is not used flequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, tasm stale and shrink.
NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple
timeswhenmakingonebatchof ice.
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zUpper
Freezer
Shelf
Thereis an upper freezer shelf
above the icemaker that can be
used for storage.
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Ice Storage Drawer
Toaccessice,pull tl_edmwe_ out. Toremovethedrawer,pull it straight out
and lift it past tile stop location.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If yore refl_igerator did not come aheady
equipped wkh an automatic icemakei;
an icemaker accessory kit is available at
extlv_ cost.
Check the back of tile refligerator for
tile specific icemaker kit needed for
your model. 9

Aboutthe ice and water dispenser.
On some models
To Use the Dispenser
SpillShelf
Select CUBEDICE_, CRUSHEDICE
or WATER_.
Press the ,glassgently against the top of
the dispenser cradle.
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To
reduce water spotting, the shelf and its
grille should be cleaned regularly.
If no wateris dispensedwhentherefrigerator
is first installed,theremaybeair in thewater
line system.Pressthedispenserarmforat least
two minutestoremovetrappedair fromthewater
lineandtofill thewatersystem.Toflushout
impuritiesin thewaterline,throwawaythefirst
sixglassfulsof water.
CAUTION:Neverputfingersoranyother
objectsintotheicecrusherdischargeopening.
Locking the Dispenser (onsomemode/s)
@ Press die LOCK
.... CONTROLpad for
3 seconds to lock tile
dispenser and control
LOCKCONTROL panel. To unlock, press
HOLD3SECS and hold the pad again
for 3 seconds.
Dispenser Light
LIGHT
This pad turns file
night lightin die
dispenser on and off:
Tile light also comes
on when tile dispenser
cradle is pressed. If dfis
light burns ouk it
should be replaced
with a 6 watt m_bximum,
12 volt DC bulb.
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Ice Storage Drawer
on Dispenser Models
Toremove:
Set the icemaker power switch to tlle
0 (off) position. Pull tile drawer suaight
out and then lift p_tst tile stopposition.
Toreplace:
When replacing tile (hm,vei; make sure
m push it fimlly into place. If it does not
go all tile way back, remove it and rotate
the drNe mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push
the drawer back again.
Drive
Mechanism
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
Do not add ice flom m_ys or bags m
die storage bin. It may not crush or
dispense well.
Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of
nanow gl_tsses. Backe&up ice can jam tile
clmm or cause the door in tile chum m
fleeze slmt. If ice is blocking the chum,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.
Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage bin.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage bin m W cause tile icemaker
or auger to jam.
To keep dispensed ice flom missing
tile glass, put the ,glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected CUBED ICE.This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
have been left in tile cmsheL
AfYercrashed ice is dispensed, some
wamr may drip flom die chum.
Sometimes a small mound of snow will
form on tile door in tile ice chum. This
condition is nomml and usually occurs
when you have dispensed crushed ice
repeamdly. Tile snow will eventually
evaporate.
Tile first glass of water dispensed mW be
warmer than tile following ones. This is
I]OIlllal.
Dispensed water is not ice cold. For
coMer water; simply add crushed ice or
cubes before dispensing wateL