GE GSS25LGMBBB and Safety guide

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Safety Instructions .............. 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker , ............. 11
Caze and Cleaning ........... 13, 14
Crispers and Pans ............. 10
Ice and Water Dispenser ....... 12, 13
Refiigerator Doors ................... 9
Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 15
Shelves and Bins ............... 7, 8
Temperature Controls ............. 5
Water Filter ..................... 6
Installation h_structions
Door Alignment ................... 18
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ........................ 17
Removing and Replacing Doors . A6
Water Line Installation ....... 19-23
Troubleshooting Tips .......... 25-27
Normal Operating Sounds ......... 24
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ......... 30
Product Registration ......... 33, 34
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ...... 31
WaI_ranty (Canadian) ............... 28
Warranty (U.S) ................... 29
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbez_s on a label inside
the iefrigeratoz compartment at the
top on the right side
Models 25 and 27
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appflances, basic safety precaufions should befollowed, including the foflowing:
_ This refiigeratoi must be propmly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used°
7iDo not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator, They coukt
damage the refrigerator and seriottsly i_ure
themselves
ii_Do not touch dm cold surfaces in the fieezer
comparmmnt when hands are damp or wet Skin
may sdck to dlese exu-emely cold surfaces
i:Do not store m use gasoline or oflaer flammable
vapors and liquids in the x_icinityof this or any
other applim_ce,
._)In re_igerators with atttomadc icemakers,
avoid contact w'idathe moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the headng element
located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do
not place finge,_ or hands on the automadc
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in
i':!Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small°
Be careful closing doors when children m'e
in the area
;v?Unplug the refiigeratoI before cleaning and
maldng r'epail_
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedbyaquafifiedindividual
77!Setting either o, both controls to 0(off}does not
remove power to the light cir'cuiL
7/,Do not refreeze fi"ozen foods which have
daawed completely.
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DANGER!RISK OFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and stfffocation are not pioblems
of tile past .junked o1 abandoned iefligeratms ale
still dangerous, _even if they will sit for "just a few
days,,"If you are getting rid of your old refiigeratot;
please follow tile insmmtions below to help plevent
accidems.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld Refrigerator
orFreezer:
_,_Take off the doors,
17iLeave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inskle
CFCDisposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CIzCs (chlorofluorocar'bous) CFCs are
believed to harm sumospheric ozone,
If you a_e throwing away your old refi'igemtol; make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified smwicer: If you intentionally
release this CFC refiigemnt you can be subject to
fines m_d imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.
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USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potentiaf safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord
However; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessa D, that it be a ULdisted (in tim United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Ganada), 3-wire grounding type appfim_ce extension cord having a gq-'ounding
type plug mad oudet mad that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and t20 volts,
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Donot, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord For
personal safety, this appfiance must be properly grounded.
The power coM of this appliance is equipped Mill
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard 3-prong (grounding) _all outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
tiom this appliance,
Have file walt oudet and cirofit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure tile outlet is
properly grounded
Ifd_e oudet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is
yore pel_onal responsibility m_d obligation to
have it replaced with a properly ga'ounded
3-prong _ttl oudet.,
The refrigeratol should alway_be plugged into its
oaa_ individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
radng that matches the rating plate
This provides the best perforrnmlce and also
prevents over loading house wMng circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power coid. Alwa},sgrip plug firmly and pull
straight out fiom the outlet,
Repair or replace immediately all power coMs 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 tile
_alt, be cmeful not to roll ovm or damage the
powet cord
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Adapterplugsnotpermitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug
However; if you nmst use an adapter; where local
codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores,
The larger slot in rile adapter mrtst be aligned with
the larger' slot in file wail outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of file power cord,
When disconnecting the power cord fi'om the
adapter, always hold tire adapter in place wifla one
hand while pulling file power cord plug with the
other hand _ this is not done, file adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with tepeated use
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT
USEthe refrigerator tmdl a proper ground has
been established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoa waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal andnotinsulated,and the waft
outletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbyaqualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet tsproperlygrounded
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe temperaturecontrols. GEAppliance&com
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Thetemperaturecontrols are preset in the factory at 5for both the
refrigeratorand freezer compartments.Allow 24 hoursfor the temperature to
stabilizeto the preset recommendedsettings
Severaladjustments maybe required_Adjust the controls oneincrement at a
time, andallow 24 hoursafter eachadjustment for therefrigerator to reach
the setting youhave selectecl
Settingeither or both controls to 0stops cooling in both the freezerand
refrigeratorcompartments, but doesnot shut off electrical power to the
refrigerator
Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and
operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment,
NOTE: Therefrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperaturecontrol& If this film was not removed during installation,
removeit now_
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About the water filter (onsome models).
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On some models
.... Water Filter Cartridge ORun water fi'om the dispenser for
.... _ : B minutes (about one mid a half
gallons) to clear the system and
: prevent sputtering,
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Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowf/ turn it to the fight
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:RESETWATERFILTER
:HOLD3 SECS
The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper fight cornm of the refi'igerato_
compm tment.
When to Replace the Biter
There is a reptacenmat indicator light for
the water filter car'nidge on the dispense_:
This light wilt turn orange to tell you drat
you need to replace the filter soon,
The filter caruidge sbotfld be replaced
when the zeptacement indicator light turns
red or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icemaker decreases,
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge,
first remove the old one by slowly
turning it to the left, OonotpulI dowa_
on the caru-idge A small amount of
water may drip down,
OFill the replacenrent cartridge with
water from the tap to aIlow for better
flow fi"om the dispenser immediately
alter' insmltafion_.
Lining up d_e arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder, place the
top of the new caruidge up inside
the holder: Oonotpush it up into
the holdm:,
Slowly mm it to the right until the filter'
camidge stopSr DONOTOVERrIGHTEN
ASyOUmrn fire cartridge, it _A1
automatically raise itself into position,
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn,
Press and hold fire RESETWATERFILTER
pad on fire dispenser fbl3 seconds.
NOTE" A newb_instalted water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt from
the dispenser:
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug
when a replacement filter cartridge is not
available. The dispensm and the icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass plug
ReplacementFilters:
Toorder additional filtercartridges
intheUnitedStates,visitour Website,
GEAppliances,,com,or callGEParts
andAccessories,800,626,2002
GWF
Suggested Retail $34 95 USD
Customers in Canada should consult the
yellow pages [br the nearest Cameo Service
Center.
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Aboutthe she/yesandbins. GEAppli..cecom
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Not aft features are on all models.
Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins
Snugger
Refrigerator bin
Freezerbin
Freezertilt-out bin
LargeBins
Yi_e larger refi'igerzttoz deaf bins and
fieezer dlt-out door bins are adjustable°
Thesnuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilfing
or sliding of small items stored on the door
Toremove:LffLthe h'ont of the bin straight
up, then lift up m_d out,
Toreplace or reloeate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded supports of the
door:, Then push down on the fiont of the
bin, Bin will lock in place.
Small Bins
shelf Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the real mad move it back
and fol th to fit your needs,
Toremove:Lfftthe tent of the bin straight
tip then out.
Toreplace:Position the bin above the
iectmlgular molded supports on the dool:
Tben slide the bin down onto the support
to lock it in place
Press taband pull shelf
forward to remove
Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach items sto_ed behind others_ The
special edges m-e designed to help prevent
spills from dripping to lower shelves,
Toremove:
Slide file shelf out until it reaches the stop,
fllen press do_m on the taband slide the
shelf straight ouL
Toreplaceorrelocate:
Line the shelf up with fire supports and
slide it into place The shelf can be
reposifioned when the duet is at 90° or
more, To reposition fl_e shelf, slide the shelf
past fire stops and aagle downward Slide
shelf down to the desired position, line up
with the supports mad slide into place,,
Makesureyoupushthe,shelvesaft theway back
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Abouttheshelves andbins.
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Not all features are on all models.
OuickSpace TM Shelf (onsomemodels)
This shelf splits in hall m_d slides under
itself for storage of tall items on the shelf
below.
This sheff cma be removed and replaced
or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillploof
Shelves
On some models, daisshelf cml not be used
in the lowest position
Freezer Baskets
Toremove, slide out to the stop position,
lift the fi'ont past the stop position, and
: slide ouL
Makesureyoupushthebasketsall the wayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor.
Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
To remove, slide out to the stop position,
lift the fTont past dae stop position, and
slide out from rib,
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesalt the wayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor.
Fixed Freezer Shelves
Toremove,lffi:the she[[ up at dae le[t side
and then bring the shelf out,
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D
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different
than the ones you are used to The
special deal opening/closing feature
makes sure the dool_ close all the way
and me securely sealed,
_,q_en opening and closing the door you
wit1notice a stop posldon, If the door is
opened past daisstop point, the dooz _tl
[emaln open to allow you to load mad
unload food more easily. XAqlenthe door
is only partially open, it will automatieMly
close.
The resistmrce you feel at the stop
position wilt be reduced as the door
is loaded with food
When rite door is only partially open,
it wilt automatically close
Beyond this stop the door will
stay open.
Door Alignment
tfdool3 are uneven, adjust the
refrigezator door:
Using a 7/16" socket wrench, turn
the door adjusting screw to the right
to raise the door; to the left, to lower
it (A nylon plug, imbedded in the
threads of the pin, prevents the pin
dam turning unless a w_ench is
used )
After one oz two turns of fire
_nench, open mad close fire
ref_igelatOv dooi mad check the
aligarment at the top of the doors,

Aboutthe crispersandpans.
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Not all features are on all models°
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess _,'ater that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry
On somo models, the bottom drawer has
a cover that slides back as tire drawer is
opened, This allows fifll access to tile
drawel; As the drawer is closed, the cover
will slide for_vard into its original position,
HI _LO Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slide dxe control all the way to the Hlsetting
to provide high humidity recommended for
most vegetables
Slkle the con_ol all the way to the LO
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits,
Aboutcrisperremoval
Not all features are on all models_
Crisper Removal
Crispers can easily be removed by pulling
the drawer straight out and tiffing the
drawer up and over the stoplocation•
If the door prevents you from taking out
the drawers, first try to remove the door
bins, If this does not offer enough
clemmlce, the refrigerator wil! need to
be rolled forward until the door' opens
enough to slide the drawers out, In some
cases, when you roll the refrigerator out,
you will need to move the refrigerator
to the left or' right as you roll it out
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Abouttheautomatic icemaker. GEApp,a,oes.com
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice_
Power Automatic Icemaker
Swish
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Puff the upper freezer sheff straight
out to accessthe icemaker Aiways
be sure to replace the shelf The
sheff can beused for storage
Tile icemakei will produce seven cubes
per cycle -appl o.,dmately !00-130 cubes
in a 2,I-bou_ period, depending oil
fieezer' comparmmnt temperature,
room temperature, ntunbe_ of door
openings mad oflmr use conditions
If the refi'igenami is operated befole the
_mter connection is made to tile icemakel;
set file power switch in the 0(off)posidon.
When the refiigerator has been connected
to tile water suppl}, set the powm switch to
the I (on)position
The icemake_ willfill widl w'ate_when it
cools to 15°F (-10°C), A newly-installed
refi'igez,qtor may take t2 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes
Throw away file first few batches of ice to
allow dm _ater Iine to clear:
Be sine nothing intm"fm'es wifl_the sweep
of the feelm m_m
When the bin fills to the level of tim feeler
ann, fl_e icema&m will stop producing ice,
It is normal for severa! cubes to be joined
together:
I[ ice is not used fiequendy, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink
NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemulnple
timeswhenmakingonebatchof ice
Ice Storage Drawer
Toaccess ice,pull the drawer fbr_do
Toremovethedrawer,putl itsuaight out and
lift it past file stoplocadon,
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Abouttheice and water dispenser(onsome models).
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SpillSl_[f
To Use the Dispenser
Select CUBEDICE _], CRUSHEDICE
or WATER_
Pless the glass gelid,/against die top of tile
dispenser cradle.
The spill shelf is not self-draJning, TO
reduce water spotting, the shelf and its
grille should be clemmd regtflarly,
If no wateris dispensedwhentherefrigeratoris
first installed,theremaybeair m thewater line
systemPressthedispenserarmfor atleast two
minutestoremovetrappedair from thewater
lineand tofill thewatersystem Toflushout
Dispenser Light
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;LIGHT
Tiffs pad rams the night
light in the dispenser on
and off The light also
cantos on when die
dispensei cradle is
piessed, I! this light
brans out, it shotfld be
replaced Mth a 6 watt
t 2V maydmum bulb,
Quick Ice (onsomemodels)
impuritiesin the waterfine,tl_rowaway thefirst When you need ice
sixglassfulsof water izra hurry; press this
CAUtiON:Neverput fingersor anyother ,':' ........ pad to speedup ice
produc on.
This will
increase ice production
Lockingthe Dispenser :QUICK ICE ' for the follovdng
48 hours or until you
@press the pad again
OoorAlarm
LOCKCONTROL
XOLD3SECS
Press the LOCKCONTROL
pad for3 seconds to
lock the dispenser and
conuol panel, To
unlock, press mad
hold the pad again
faT3 secon&s,
:DOORALARM
To set the alarm,
press this pad until die
indicator light comes
on.,This alarm will
sound if either door
is open for mme than
3 minutes, The light
goes out mad the
beeping stops when
you c!ose the door:
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
:i Do not add ice from u-aysoi bags to
die storage drawer: It may not crush or
dispense well.,
:::5Avoid overtilling glass with ice and use of
nasrow glasses. Backed-up ice can.jam the
chute or cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut.. If ice is blockhig the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.
Beverages mad foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawee.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam
q To keep dispensed ice from missing
the glass, put die glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening
Z'iSome crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected CUBEDICEDThis
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crusher.
_ Aftez crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
_i Sometimes a small mound of snow will
form on the door' in the ice chute. This
condition is normal and usually occurs
when you have dispensed crashed ice
repeatedly. The snow vfill evenmalty
evaporate,
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Ice Storage Drawer on
Dispenser Models
Toremove:
Set the icemaker power switch to the
O(off) position., Pull d_e draweI straight out
and then tiR past the stop position,
Toreplace:
_,qlen replacing the drawer, be srue to
press it firmly into place. Kit does not go
all the way back, remove it and rotate the
drive mechmaism t/4 turn.. Then push the
th,'awer back again.
Careandcleaning of therefrigerator.
Dispenser drip area
i i¸ :Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser drip area (on some models),
beneath the grille, shotfld be wiped dr?: Water
left in this area may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted vinegm to
the well, Soak und! die deposits disappem
or become loose enough to rinse m_y,.
Thedispenser cradle (Oil some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing mrd holding the LOCKCONTROL
pad for 3 seconds Clean with warm
water and baking soda solution - about
atablespoon (15 mI) o[ baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry
The door handles and trim. Clema with
a cloth dmnpened vfth soapy water:
Dry with a soft cloth
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe with a clean
cloth lighdy dan_pened with kitchen
appfimlce wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish widl a clean, soft cloth°
Donotwipetherefrigeratorwtthasoileddish
cloth orwet towel Thesemayleavea residue
that canerodethepaint Donotusescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchandweakenthepaint finish
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh [bed m_d fi_eezel
comparmtents,,
Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning.If this
is not plactical, _'ing excess moisture out
o[ sponge or cloth when clemling ax'ound
switches, Iights or controls.
Use warm water mad baking soda soludon -
about a tablespoon (15 mt) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) oJ[vrater, This both
deans mid neutralizes odors, Rinse mid
wipe dry
Use ofanycleaningsolutionotherthanthat
which isrecommended,especiallythosethat
containpetroleumdistillates,cancrackor
damagetheinterioroftherefrigerator.
Avoidcteaningcoldglass,shelveswith hot water
becausetheextremetemperaturedifference
maycausethemtobreak Handleglassshelves
carefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscancause
it to shatter,
Donotwashanyptasticrefrigeratorpartsin the
dishwasher.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be carefi_l when moving the refiigerator
away from the walI, All types of floor
coverings can be damaged, pai ticulady
cushioned coverings mad those with
embossed surfaces,
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesure
youdon't rofl overthepowercordor icemaker
supplyline (onsomemodels)
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return
it to posidon by pushing it straight in,
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or reffigemtoro
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove
food and unplug the refrigerator, Clean
the interior with a baldng soda solution
of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to one quart (1 liter) of water:, Leave the
doors open,,
Set the icemaker power switch to the
0(oh')position and shut off the water
supply to the refrigerating,
If the temperature can drop below
freezing, have a qualified servicer drain
the _vater supply system (on some models)
to prevent seriom property damage due
to flooding,,
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and
drawers by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage
When using a hand truck to move the
refrigerator, do not rest the fIont or back
of the refrigerator against the hand mack
This could damage the refiigerator,, Handle
only from the sides of the refrigerator:
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin anupright
position duringmowng
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Replacingthe lightbulbs. GEA ,.,oes,om
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Setting either or both controls to 0does not remove power to the light circuit,
Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
O Unplug the _efiigmator. O
The bulbs are located at the top of dm
comparmmnt, inside the light shiekl_
Remove the screw at the fiont of the
light shield
0To remove the light shield, press in on
dae tabs on tim sides of the shield and
slide forward and out
Alter replacing the bulb with an
appliance bulb of the stone el towm
wattage, replace the light shield and
screu_When replacing tile light slfield,
m;tke sure flint file tabs at the back of
the shield fit into the slots at the back,
of the light shield housing
Plug the refiigerator back in,
Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
Thislight is tocated above the top drawer
O Unplug the leffigm'ator:
Lift the light shield up and pulI it ont,
0 After replacing the bulb with an
appliance bulb o[ file stone m lower
wattage, replace the shield.
O Plug the refiigerator back in
Freezer Compartment
0 Unplug the refrigerate1:
Remove the shelf just above the light
shield° (The sheKwill be easier to
remove if it is emptied first,) Remove
the screw at the top of the light shield,
To remove the tight shield, press in on
the sides, m_d lift up and out.
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Replace d_e bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lowe_ wattage,
and reinstall the light shield, _,_aen
reinstalling the light shield, make
sure the top tabs snap securely
into place. Replace the screw,
Reinstall the sheK and plug the
refrigeratm back in,
Dispenser
O Unplug the refrigm-aton
The bulb is located on the dispenser
under flae conuol panel,
Remove the light bulb by ttmfing
it coun terclockwiseo
0 Replace the bulb with a bulb of the
same size and wattage.
O Plug the refi_igerator back in.
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Removingandreplacingthe doors.
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When installing or moving the refrigerator, the doors may need to be removed in order to fit the refrigerator
through a doorway.
Removing the Doors
Make sure the doors are closed and the refrigerator
is unplugged.
0Disconnectwater line and wiring harness.
Near the lower hinge on the [reezer side, push in on the
collars at each end of the coupling, and pull the _ter
line tubing fi_omtire coupling Also, disconnect wiring
harness, Pull the water line and the harness through the
lower rail,
0Remove the hinge covets and the hinges.
In order to access the hinges, the hinge covez_ need to
be removed. Remove the cover by grasping it on the sides,
near the back of the cover: Push back on the cover and
li/_up at the back, then the front
NOTE:DONOTuseascrewdrivertoremovethecover.BECAREFUL
nottobreaktherearretainingtabonthehingecover.Removethe
hingesusinga TerxT-20
0Removethedeots.
Cme_tlly rotate the door to 90? Gtfiding the disconnected
_ter line mad wiring harness, lift the door straight up.
NOTE:Notriftingthedoorstraightupmaydamagethebottomhinge
Placedoorsonaprotectedsurface
NOTE"Becarefulnottopinchthewatertubingandthewireharness
at thebottomofthedoor.
NOTE"Donotallowtheconnectorto contactthefloor,Hardcontact
candamagetheconnector,See"ReplacingtheDoors"
Replacing the Doors
Place doors onbottom hinges,
With the door at 90_ lowei the door' straight down onto
the bottom hinge. Carefully close the door.
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NOTE:Notlowenngthedoorstraightdownontothebottomhinge
maydamagethehinge
NOTE:Donotallowtheconnectortocontactthefloor.Hardcontact
candamagetheconnector.
Replacetophingesand hingecovets.
Reinstall the top hinges using a Torx T-2& Replace the
hinge covers If the dool_ are not level, adjust the bottom
right hinge with a 7/16" open ended wrench.
Reconnectwater line and wiring harness.
Insert water tubing back into coupling, making sttre fl_e
tubing is pushed far'enough into the coupling so that you
no longer see the ma, k on the mbing_ Reconnect the
wiring harness.
Turnonthewater supplyand plug therefrigeratorbackin.
HingeCover
Door
, HingePin
\Connector
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Installation
Instructions Refrigerato
Models 25 and27
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully°
• IMPORTANT - Savethese
instructions fm local inspector's use
•IMPORTANT - Observeall
governing codes and ordinances
• Note to Installer - Besure to leavethese
instructions with the Consumei:
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills
• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes
• Proper installation is tile responsibility of the
installer:
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered undm the Warranty
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it _villhave to be
connected to a cold water line. AGE water supply kit
(containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost flora your dealer;
by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com
(in Canada at geappliances.ea) m from Parts and
Accessories, 800,626,2002 (in Canada 1.888.261 3055).,
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
*Do not install tile ref}igerator' where file temperature
will go below 60°F (16°C) because it ,vii1not run often
enough to maintain proper temperattues..
•Do not install file _efkigerator where ttle temperature
will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform
properly
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
prope_ air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections:
•Sides 1/8" (4 ram)
•Top 1" (9_5ram)
•Back 1" (-95rnm)
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ROLLERS
The rollers have 3 purposes:
nl RoUers adjust so dae doors close on dleir own when
opened about halfivay. (Raise Ore front about 5/8"
[16 ram] from die floor),
II Rollers adjust so the refiigerator is firmly positioned
on d_e floor and does not wobble.
[] Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator' away fiom
the wall for deaning
Final leveling adjustments should be made after
the refrigerator has been installed
To adjust the rollers:
Turn the roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the
refiigerator, counterclockwise to lower itoUse a 3/8"
hex socket or wrench, m m_adjustable wrench
RoIleradjustingscrew
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Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
DOOR ALIGNMENT
Aftra leveling, make sure that ctoor's are even at
the top.
To make the doors even, adjust the refrigerator' door',
O Using a 7/16" socket wrench, turn the door
adjusting screw to the right to raise the door; to
the left to lower it. (A nylon plug, imbedded in the
threads of file pin, prevents the pin from mining
unless a wrench is used )
O After one OKtwo turns of the wrench, open
and close the refrigerator door and check the
aligirment at the top of the doors,,
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are _8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect'" Refiigeratol Tubing
(WX08XIO002, WXO8X10006, WX08X!0015 and
WXO8X 10025)
l¢\qmn connecting your refiiger'atm to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufactu,er's recommendations.
I[ the water supply to the refrigerator is fiom a Reverse
Osmosis Water Filtradon System AND the r'effigeratol
also has a water filter, use the refiigerator's filter bypass
plug Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge
in conjunction with the RO filtm can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow Ii'om the water
dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refiigerator or icemaker nmnufacturer:. Follow these
insnucdons carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
watm damage
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or ilooding Call a qualified
plumbe_ to correct water hamnler before instaIIing
the water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, clo not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator befbre connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off) position,
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas wheIe
temperatures fall below freezing
When rising any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
AlI installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements,.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
•Copper or GE SmartConnect TM Refiigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outm diameter to connect the refiigeratm
to the water supply. If using coppm, be sine both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how nmch tubing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to tire x_ter supply pipe.. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be stue there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
diametm) to allow fire refiigerator to move out from
the walt after installation.
GE Smar tConnect'" ReIHgerator Tubing Kits ale
available in the following lengths:
2' (6 m) -_€\EK08X10002
6' (1 8 m) -WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect TM Ref_gerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause
water damage to your home.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
• AGE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff
valve and fittin_ listed below) is available at extra
cost fi°om your dealer 02 from Parts and Accessories,
800.6262002 (in Canada 1_,888,261.3055).
• A cold water supply° The water piessure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s,,i (t.4-8.2 bat) oi1 models
without a water fiher' and between 40 and 120 posA.,
(2.8-8.2 bar) on models with a watel filter:
• Power' drill
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
,, Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
,*Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves) - to connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
_vater valve
OR
* If you are using a GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting
at the end, you will need an adapteT (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect _"
Refrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-ripe valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
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Install the shutoff valve on the nearest flequently used
drinking water ]ine_
[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest fb_ucet tong enough to clear
the line of water,
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[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible° It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe, When it is necessmi¢ to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or' side, rather than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing off any sediment flora the
water pipe
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[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even ifusing a
self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit,, Remove any
burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
Failure to dlill a I/4" hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes
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