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Safety Instructions ................ 2-3
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ................ 11
Care and Cleaning .............. 13, 14
Crispers and Pans .................. 10
ExpressChilF" ....................... 5
Ice and Water Dispenser .......... 12, 13
Refrigerator Doors .................. 9
Replacing the i,ight Bulbs ........... 15
Shelves and Bins .................. 7, 8
Temperature Controls ............... 4
TurboCool'" ........................ 4
Water Filter ........................ 6
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ........ 21-24
Moving the Refrigerator .......... 17-20
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 16
Water Line Installation ........... 25-27
Troubleshooting Tips ............ 28-31
Normal Operating Sounds ........... 28
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ............. 32
Ownership Registration
(Canadian) ..................... 33, 34
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ......... 37
Warranty (Canadian) ............... 38
Warranty (U.S.) .................... 39
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Model #
Serial #
Find these numbms on a label inside
the refYigerator compartment at the
top on the right side. 200DSO74P033 43-60534 03-09JR

IMPORTANTSAFETY/NFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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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 fofiowing:
}}_This refligerator 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
on the shelves in the refligerator They could
dmnage the refligemtor and seriously i_jure
themsekes.
}}{_Do not touch the cokt surfhces in the fleezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may stick to these extremely coM surfaces.
}}{_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
',_In refligerators widl automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemaker Do
not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaMng mechanism while the refligerator
is plugged in.
',_ Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflfl closing doors when children are
in the area.
',_Unplug die refligemtor before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE:Westronglgrecommendthatan}/servicingbe
performedbyaquafifiedindividual
}}{_Do not refleeze flozen foods which have
thawed completely';
NOTE:Turningtherefrigeratoroffviathecontrolson
thetouchpaneldoesnotshutoff electricalpowertothe
refrigerator
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PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffbcafion are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refiigerators are
still dangerous...even if flley will sit Kw "just a few
days." If you are getting lid of your aM refligeratoi;
please follow file insuucfions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Threw Away YourOld Refrigerator
or Freezer:
} Take off the doors.
i_eave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refiigeradon products contain refiigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old refligerafion product, check with the
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 cord, it is absolutely necessaQ' that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), _wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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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 dlis appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which maws
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibilit), of elecnic shock h_tzard
flom this appliance.
Have the wall oudet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If file outlet is a standard 2-prong oudet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The refligerator shouM ah.vays be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
radng dmt matches tl_e radng plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
coukt cause a fire hazard fiom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on
the power cord. Ah.vays grip plug firefly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords flint
have become fiwed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows clacks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
X_,qlen moving the refligerator away flom the
wall, be carefhl not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 3

Aboutthe temperaturecontrols.
Not all features are on all models. Your controls will look like one of the following:
ii i i Adjust Temperature
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Thetemperaturecontrolsarepresetin thefactoryat37°FfortherefrigeratorcompartmentandO°Fforthe
freezercompartment.Allow24hoursforthetemperaturetostabilizetothepresetrecommendedsettings.
ThetemperaturecontrolscandisplayboththeSETtemperatureaswellastheactualtemperatureinthe
refrigeratorandfreezer.TheactualtemperaturemayvaryslightlyfromtheSETtemperaturebasedonusage
andoperatingenvironment.
Onsomemodels,settingbothcontrolstothewarmestsettinguntilthedisplayflashes(off)willstop
coolinginboththefreezerandrefrigeratorcompartments.
Onothermodels,settingeithercontroltothewarmestsettinguntilthedisplayflashes(off)willstopthe
coolingtothefreezerandrefrigerator.
NOTE"Turningtherefrigeratoroffviathecontrolsonthetouchpaneldoesnotshutoffelectricalpower
totherefrigerator.
NOTE"Therefrigeratorisshippedwithprotectivefilmcoveringthetemperaturecontrols.If thisfilmwasnot
removedduringinstallation,removeit now.
PerformanceAir FlowSystem
The Perfbm_ance Ai>Flow S}¢s/em is
designed to maximize/empecature control
in the refl_ge_>_tor and fleezer compartments.
This unique special feature consis/s of the Air
To_r along the back _;dl of the reflige_>_tor
and the Air Tunnel on the bottom portion of
the fleezer rear _;dl. Placing food in flont of
the lom_rs on these components will not affect
perfbm_ance. Although the Air Tower and
the Air Tunnel can be remoxed, doing so will
affectmmpecature perfbm_ance. (For removal
instructions, on-line, contact us at
GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.(ARES.
In Canada, contact us at ,_GEAppliances.ca
or call 1.800.561.3344.)
About TurboCooL rM(on some models)
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How it Works
TurboCoolcapidl) cools the refligecator
compartment in order to more quickl_
cool foods. Use TurboCoo/whenadding
a large amount of food to the reh-igecator
compartment, putting awa) foods after the}
have heen sittingout at room tempecatme
or when putting _-tp_vty,_>tIInlefloxet_. Itcan
also be used ifthe reh{gecator has been
without pcmer fbr an exmnded period.
Once activamd, the compressor willturn
on immediamly and the f_mswillcycleon
and offat high speed asneeded for eight
hom_. The compressor willcontim_e/o run
until the reh{gecator compartment cools/o
approximately 34°F (I°C), then it willcycle on
and off to maintain this setting. After 8 hom_,
or if rurboeoo/ispressed again, the refi_gerator
compartment will return to the original setting.
HowtoUse
Press TurboCool.The TurboCooltempecatme
displa}will showTCand the[_EDwill he
activated.
After TurboCoolis complete, the TurboCool
indicator lightwill,goout.
NOTES:The refi-igetvttormmpecatme cannot be
changed dining TurboCoo/.
Thefieezertempe_vttureisnotaffec/ed
during TurboCooL
_en opening therehigecatordoor
during TurboCool,the fans willcontinue
to run if they ha,_ cycledon.

AboutExpmssChi//:%nsome models) GEAppliances.cem
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How it Works
The ExpressChi/F feature is a system
of dampers, a fan and a temperature
dlem_istor
The pan is fighdy' sealed to pim, ent tlle pan s
temperaune flom causing temperature
fluctuations in tile rest of tile refligerator
The controls for dfis pan are located in tlle
top of tile refligerator or on tlle dispenser
wkh tile temperature controls.
ExpressChill 'M
How to Use
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Empb. die pan. Place die Chill m_y in
die pan. Place the imms on die nW and
close the pan completely.
Select tlle ExpressChill'_pad. On some
models, you can then select the chill
time (use chart to demm_ine best
setting). Other models will only have
one option (45 minutes). On models
with multiple settings, tap file pad until
the light appears next to the desired
setting.
To stop a feature before it is
finished, tap dmt feature's pad
until no options are selecmd and
die displ W is off:
During ExpressChill,the displW on
the controls will count down the time
in the cycle.
How toRemove and Replace the Drawer
Toremove:
Pull the drawer out to the stop position.
O Rotate all four swing locks to the unlock
position.
0 Lift file flont of file drawer tip and out.
Toreplace:
Make sure all four swing locks are in file
unlock position.
0 Place the sides of die drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure die swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.
Lock all fbur swing locks by rotating
them to the lock position.
ExpressChilF Chart
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ExpressChill •aoMi. 15 Minutes
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on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.
30 Minutes 45 Minutes
2 to 6 Beverage Cans
(12 oz each)
2 Plastic 20 oz Bottles
of Beverage
4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes
(6-8 oz each)
3 Foil Juice Packets
Wine (750 ml bottle)
9 Liters of gexerage
1/2 Gallon of Juice
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About the water filter. (onsomemodels)
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right
corner of the refligerator compamnent.
When toReplace the Filter on Models With a
Replacement IndicatorLight
There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter
cartridge on the dispensen This light will turn orange to tell
you that you need to replace the filmr soon°
The filter cartridge should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light atrns red or if the flow of water
to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
When toReplace the Filter on Models Withouta
Replacement IndicatorLight
The filter cartridge should be replaced eveQ six months
or earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
Removingthe Filter Cartridge
If ).ou are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one
b}. slowly arming it to the left. 0o not pull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of wamr may drip down.
Installing theFilter Cartridge
Off you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with
an adapter; it must be removed before installing the
cartridge. To remove the adapter; turn it to the left
about 1l/4 turn.
With adapter
ff you are replacing a Water by Culligan camidge,
leave the adapter in place. This adaptor will stay in the
refligetator when you replace furore cartridges.
Without ada_ter
(appearance may vary)
On models without a replacement indicator light,
appb,' the month and },'eat socket to the new cartridge
to remind you to replace the filter in six months.
Fill the replacement cartridge with water flom the mp
to allow for better flow flom the dispenser immediately'
after installation.
Line up the anow on the cartridge and the cartridge
hoMer Place the top of the new cartridge up inskte the
hoMer DOnot push it up into the hokler
Slowly turn it to the right undl the filter cartridge stops.
DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.As you atrn the cartridge, it will
atttomafically raise itself into position. The cartridge will
Illove about 1l/2 turn.
cartridg
ORun water flom the dispenser %r 3 minutes
(about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the s}stem and prexent
sputtering.
Press and heM the WATERFILTERpad (on some models)
on the dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newlyqnsmlled water filter cartridge may cause
water tOspurtflom the dispenser
FilterBypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement
filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the
icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass plug.
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Bypass
Plug i
WaterbyCufligan
To use the fiker bypass plug on Water by Culligan models,
y'ou must first remove the filter adapter flom the cartridge
holder by turning it to the |ell
If you have quesdons--
visit our X&;ebsiteat GEAppliances.com,
or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).
Replacementfilters:
Toorder additional filtercartridges in theUnitedStates,
visit our Wehsiteat GEAppliances.com,or call OEParts
andAccessories,800.626.2002.
MSWF
Suggested Retail $36.95-41.95
Customers in Canada shouM consult the y'ellow pages
for the nearest Mabe Service Center
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Abouttheshelves andbins.
Not all features are on all models.
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Freezer tilt-out bin
Refrigerator Boor Bins and Freezer Boor Tilt-Out Bins
LargeBins
The larger refligerator door bins and
fleezer flit-out door bins are adjusmble.
Toremove:l,iff the flont of the bin straight
up, then lift up and out.
To replace or relocate: Engage die back side
of the bin in file molded supports of the
door Then push down on the flont of the
bin. Bin will lock in place.
SmallBins
Toremove:Lift tile flont of tile bin suaight
up then out.
To replace: Posidon tile bin above tile
rectangular molded supports on the door
Then slide the bin down onto the support
to lock it in place.
Thesnugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small imms stored on the door
shel£ Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the rear and move it back
and fbrrh to fit yore needs.
DonotNeck A CA UTION:
Onmodelswith an ice chute
inside the top freezerdoor
bin, becareful when placing
items in the bin.Make sure
that items donot block
or fall into the icechute.
Press tab andpull shelf
forward to remove
Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach imms stored behind otbe_. Tile
special edges are designed to help prevent
spills flom dripping to lower sheNes.
Toremove:
Slide tile shelf out until it reaches tile stop,
then press down on tile tab and slide tile
shelf straight out.
To replace or relocate:
Line tile shelf up wifll file supports and
slide it into place. The shelf can be
reposifioned when tile door is at 90 ° or
more. To reposidon the shelf, slide the shelf
past the stops and angle downward. Slide
shelf down to tlle desired position, line up
with the supports and slide into place.
Make sure you push the shelves all the wag back
in before you close the doo_
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Abouttheshelves andbins.
Not all features are on all models.
OuickSpace" Shelf (onsomemodels)
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of tall imms on the shelf
below.
This shelf can be removed and replaced
or relocamdjust like Slide-Out Spillproof
Shelves.
On some models, dds shelf can not be used
in the lowest position.
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Freezer Baskets
Toremove, slide out to the StOpposition,
lift die fiont past the stop position, and
slide out.
Makesureyoupushthebasketsall thewayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor
Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
TOremove, slide out to the StOpposition,
lift the fiont past the stop position, and
slide out from _ib.
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesall the wayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor
Fixed Freezer Shelves
Toremove, lift the shelf up at the left side
and then b_ing the shelf out.
NOTE FORD/SPENSER MODELS."In order
to rake flfll advantage of the flit-out ice bin
(on some models), only store imms on the
shelf below the ice bin that are no taller
than the lowest point on the bin.
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Abouttherefrigeratordoors. GEAppliances.com
Refrigerator Doors
The refligerator doors may feel different
than the ones you are used to. The
special door opening/closing feature
makes sure the doors close all the wa}.
and are securel}, sealed.
When opening and closing tlle door you
will notice a stop position. If the door is
opened past this StOppoint, the door will
remain open to allow you to load and
unload food more easily. When the door
is only partial1}, open, it will automatically
close.
The resistance you feel at the stop
position will be reduced as the door
is loaded with food.
When the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond this stop the door will
stay open.
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Door Alignment
If doors are uneven, adjust the
refligerator door
Using a 7/16" socket wrench, mrn
the door adjusting screw to the right
to raise the door; to the left, to lower
it. (A wlon plug, imbedded in the
threads of the pin, prevents the pin
flom turning unless a wrench is
used.)
O Af_er one or two turns of the
wrench, open and close the
refligerator door and check the
aligmnent at the top of the doors.
SupportLeg
Before re(wing die refligemtoi; you will
need to screw up the support leg. Once
the unit is relocated, you will need to
screw down the support leg again.
floor.Thiswill prevent
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About the crispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
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Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of file drawers should be wiped dry.
On some models, the bottom drawer h_L_
fifll exmnsion slides that allow Pill access
to the drawe_:
HI _ LO Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slide the control all the way to the Hlsetfing
to provide high humidity recomlnended for
most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way' to the LO
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fhdts.
i;ii( i:iii i Convertible Dell Pan (onsomemodels)
The convertible dell pan has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of coM air flom
the fieezer compamnent or refiigemtor
compartment to flow to the pan.
The variable temperature control regulates
the air flow fiom the Climate Keeper:
Set the control to the coldest setting to
store flesh meats.
Set the control to COldto convert file pan
to nomm/refiigerator mmperamre and
provide extra vegetable storage space. The
cold Nr duct is turned off _,uiable settings
between these extremes can be selecmd.
About crisper removal
Not all features are on all 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 file door prevents you flom raking out
the drawers, first try to relilove the door
bins° If this does not off:er enough
clearance, the refiigerator will need to
be rolled fbrward undl the door opens
enough to slide the drawers out. In some
cases, when you roll the refiigerator out,
you will need to re(we the refiigerator
to the leh or right as you roll it out.
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