GE GTS22WSTCRSS Original instructions

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Safely Instructions
Adapter Plugs .................... 3
Oonnect Electriciw ................ 3
Exmnsion Cords .................. 9
Proper Disposal .................. 9
Safetv Precautions ................ 9
Operati_ Instructions
Additional Feaulies ............... 9
Automatic Icemaker. ............. 10
Controls ...................... 4, 5
Crispers and Pans .............. 9, 10
Shehes and Bins ................ 7, 8
_4'amr Dispenser ................ 11
_4'ater Filter . .................... 6
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning ............... 11
Replacing the Light Bulbs ......... 19
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refligerator . ................ 13
Reversing the Door Swing ...... 18-92
V_'ater i Jne Install ation ........ 14-18
Troubleshooting Tips ......... 94-26
Normal Operating Sounds ........ 93
Consumer Support
Oonsumer Support ....... Back Cox>r
Performance Dam Sheet .......... 97
Stare of CalilBmia _'ater
Device Certificam ................ 98
¼'anantv for Canadian Customers . .99
_'alrangv for U.S. Customers ....... 30
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbex_ on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
reflJgerator compartment. 200D2462PO07
Models 22,25
49-60339 09-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following:
This reflJgerator must be properl,_ installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
h_structions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the reliJgeratoi: They could
damage the reti_igerator and seriously iqim'e
themselves.
Do not touch the cold sm_lhces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet,
Skin mm stick to these extremely cold sm'ti_ces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\'apo_s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In reii_igeratms with aut(mmtic icemake_,
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 reti_igerator
is plugged in.
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Keep finge_s out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the (loo_ and between
the doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be carefld closing doms when children are
in the area.
Unplug the refl_igerator befiwe cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedby a quafified individual.
Setting the controls to the 0 (off) position does
not relnoVe power to the light drcuit. On seine
models, only the reliigerator control has a
0 (off) setting.
Do not refl'eeze ti'ozen toods which have
thawed completely.
DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
(_hild entraplnent and mflbcation are not
problems of the past. Jtmked or abandoned
reti_igerato_s are still dangerous...even if they
will sit tor 'iiust a few days." It um are getting
rid of vour old reti_igeratm; please fi)llow the
instructions below to help prevent acddents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigerator or Freezer:
Take off the dome.
Refrigerants
_M1retiigeration products contain reti_igerants,
which trader federal law must be removed p_ior
to product disposal. If you are getting 6d (ff an
(71(Irefrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
i,eaxe the shelxes in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
Howe\'e_; if you IllllSt use }111extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a/JL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-lismd (in Canada), 3-wire gmtmding type appliance extension cord having a gmtmding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating (ff the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 120 volts.

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a, WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Donot, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safetg this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 9,-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard B-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibili Vof electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance,
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bv
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet,
it is your i)e_onal responsibili b' and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
S-prong wall outlet.
The reli_igerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best pe_l'imnance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om overheated wires.
Never unl)lug your refiigerator by pulling on the
power cord. _dwa):s grip plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'om the outlet,
Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged,
Do not rise a cord that shows crac]cs or abi'asion
damage along its length or at either end.
X4]_en moving the refi_igerator away ti'om the
wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the
power cord,
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However; if win, must use an adapter; where local
codes permit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UIAisted adaptor available at most local
ha I'dwa I'e stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the
a(lapte_; always hold the adal)ter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
temfinal is ve_' likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground temfinal breal_s, DO NOT USE
the reli_igerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attaching theadapter groundterminal toa waft outlet cover
screw doesnot ground the applianceunless thecoverscrew
is metal, andnot insulated,and the waftoutlet isgrounded
throughthe housewking Youshouldhavethe circuit checked
bya quafif/edelectrician tomakesurethe outlet isproperly
grounded
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator.
Thecontrols will look like one of the following:
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Initially, set the refrigerator control at5 and the freezer control at5
and allow 12-24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one
increment at a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for
the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
Setting the controls to #stops cooling in both the refrigerator and
freezer compartments but does not shut off electrical power to
the refrigerator. On some models, only the refrigerator control has
a#setting.
Touchpad controls
*Setting either control at 0will automatically set the other control at O.
Thezeros will blink until you set the controls.
*If both controls are set at #and either COLDERpad is pressed, the
controls will automatically reset to 5.
Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and
operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.
Locking the Controls (onsomemodels)
This teature allo_:s you to lock the controls
so the settings cannot be changed.
Tolock the controls:
O Set the controls to the desired settings.
O Press and hold the lock pad tot
3 seconds.
&._q_enthe controls are locked, the indicator
light will come on and the control settings
will not be displayed.
Tounlock the controls:
Press and hold the lock pad fl:,r 3 seconds.
Mter mflocking the controls, the settings
will be displayed, the lock indicator light
will go out and the settings can be changed.
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CONTROL
HOLD3SECS
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°1:for the
refrigerator compartment and #OFfor the freezer compartment. Allow
24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature
as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer.
The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature
based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFFstops cooling in both the freezer
and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refrigerator.
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation,
remove it now.
Tochange the temperature, press and release tile
WARMER or COLDERpad. Tile SETlight will come
on and tile display will show tile set teml)erature.
To change tile temperatm'e, tap either tile
WARMER or COLDERpad tlntil tile desired
temperature is displayed. Refl_igerator temperatm'es
can be a(!justed between 34°F and 44°F and tile
fl'eezer teml)eratm'es can be a(!justed between
-()°F and +()°F.
Once tile desired temperature has 1)een set,
the temperature display will return to the actual
refl_igerator and fl'eezer temperatm'es after 5
seconds. Several adjustnlents may be required.
Each time you a(!just controls, allow 24 hom_ tot tile
refl_igerator to reach tile temperature you have set.
Toturn the cooling system off, tap tile WARMER pad
fin" either tile reliJgerator or tile fl'eezer tmtil tile
display shows OFF.Toturnthe unit back on,press tile
COLDERpad tin" either tile refrigerator or fl'eezer
Tile SETlight will illuminate on tile side you
selected. Then press tile COLDERpad again (on tile
side where tile SETlight is illuminated) and it will
go to tile preset points ot O°Ftor tile fl'eezer and
37°Ftor tile refl_igerato_: Setting either or both
controls to OFFstops cooling in both tile fl'eezer
and refl_igerator compartments, but does not shut
off electrical power to tile refl_igerator
Locking the Controls (onsomemodels)
This feature allo_vs you to lock tile controls
so the settings cmmot be changed.
Tolock the controls:
O Set tile controls to tile desired settings.
O Press and hold tile lock pad for
3 seconds.
When tile controls are locked, tile indicator
light will come on and tile control settings
will not be displayed.
Tounlock the controls:
Press and hold tile lock pad lbr 3 seconds.
_Mter tmlocking tile controls, tile settings
will be displayed, tile lock indicator light
will go out and tile settings can be changed.

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels)
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Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located inside
the cartridge holder in the back upper right
corner of the reflJgerator compartment.
/VOTE:Some models ship with the filter
bypass plug in place of the filter cartridge.
The filter byl)ass I_lug needs U) be removed
betore the filter cartridge is installed. Keep
the filter bypass I_lug fin" flmu'e use.
When to Replace the Filter
The filter cartridge should be replaced
e\'erv six months or earlier if the flow of
water to the icemaker and dispenser
decreases.
Installing theFilter Cartridge
0 If }ou are replacing the cartridge,
fi_t remove the old one. To open the
cartridge cove_; push in where indicated
and the cover will drop down.
@ Remoxe the cartridge b) slowl) rotating
it to the left. A small amomlt of water
may drip down.
CAUTION_ If air has been
trapped in the system, the filter cartridge
may be eiected as it is remoxed. Use caution
when i'eiilo_,in r
O Mark yore" calendar to remind you to
replace the filter cartridge in sixmonths.
0Remove the protective foil fl'om the end
of the cartridge.
Position the cartridge inside the
cartridge holder and slowl) rotate the
cartridge to the right tmfil it stops.
_]_en the cartridge is properly installed,
vou will feel it "click" as it locks into
place. The blade on the end of the
cartridge should be positioned
xertically: Do not overtighten.
O Close the cartridge cove_;
@ Rtm water fl'om the dispenser fin.
3 minutes (about 1½ gallons) to clear
tile system and prevent sputtering.
See To Use the l)isponser section.
NOTE:A newlxqnstalled water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurt flom the dispensex:
Filter Bypass Plug
Y)u must use the filter b)pass l)lug when
a replacement filter cartridge is not
available. The dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass l)lug.
Replacement Filters
Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges
in theUnitedStates,visitourWebsite,
www.GEAppliances.com,orcall
GEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.
Filter Model (;S_4'F
Suggested Retail Price $34.95 USD
CtlStOlllei_ in Canada should constllt
tile yellow pages fin" the nearest Camco
Service Center:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. vvvvw.GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
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Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same mam_e_
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel',es in the refi'igerator and fl'eezer comi)artn/ents are a(!justable.
Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
0Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont.
0 I,ifl the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf otlt,
To replace:
0 _'_hile tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
0 I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Freezer Compartment
Toremove:
I,ifl u I) the left side of the shelf and
slide it left into the center of the shelf
suI_ports.
0 Rotate the right side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf suI)ports.
Toreplace:
0Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the
left end of the shelf into the center of
the shelf supports on the side wall at the
desired level,
0Insert the fight end of the shelf into the
shelf sui)ports at the same level. Rest
each end of the shelf on the bottom of
the shelf suI)ports.
NOTE."Formodelswith an automatic/cemaker,
the freezershelf mustbe in thelower position
for the icecube buckettocatch the cubes.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproof shelxes have special edges to
hel I) prexent spills fl'om dripping to lower
shelxes. To remoxe or replace the shelxes,
seeRearrangingtheShelves.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Sfide-Out Spil/proof Shelf (onsomemodels)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allo_vs you
to reach items stored behind othe_. The
spedal edges are designed to help prevent
spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves,
To remove:
0 Remove all items fl'om shelf_
0 Slide the shelf out tmfil it stops.
I,iti the fl'ont edge of the shelf tmtil the
central tabs are above the fl'ont bin:
0Continue pulling the shelf fin'ward
tmtil it can be removed,
To replace:
Place the rear shelf tabs just in fl'ont ot
the central notches on the shelf fi'ame,
Slide the shelf in tmfil the central tabs
are slightly behind the front bin:
I,ower the shelf" into place tmtil it is
horizontal and slide the shelf in.
Make surethat the shelf sits fiat after re/bsta//ation
anddoesn'tmovefreely fromside toside.
Make sureyoupush the shelvesall the way in
before youclose the door
:Fingerhold Adjustable Bins on the Door
A(!iustable bins can easily be carried fl'om
reflJgerator to work area,
Toremove: I,ifl the bin straight up, then
pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Engage the bin in the
molded supports of the (lo(n; and push in.
Bin will lock in place.
The snuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. (h_ip the finger hold near the rear of
the snugger and move it to fit w)ur needs.
Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
Toremove: I,ifl the shelf straight up, then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engage the shelf in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
]t will lock in place.
Freezer Tilt Out Bin (onsomemodels)
Push the button asyou tilt out the bin.
Toremove: Hold the sides of the bin and
lift it straight up, then pull out.
Toreplace:Engage the ends of the bin
in the molded SUl)ports on the door and
push down. It will lock in place.
NOTE:Do not overloadthe bin.

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Not all features are on all models.
Shelf Saver Rack (onsomemode/s)
Slide-out beverage, rack holds 19 cans of
soda or 2 wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
It can be remoxed fin" cleaning.
Toremove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lift the rack up and past the stop
position and lift it out.
Aboutthe crispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excess water that mm accumulate in the
bottom of the (h'aweI_ or m_(ler the (h'awei_
should be wiped dry.,
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the wa_ to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW
H/GHsetting to provide high humidi F setting to provide lower humidit_ lmels
reconm_ended tor most "_egetables. reconm_ended for most fl'uits.
Snack Pan (on some models)
This pan can be mined to the most
usetul location for )our famil,_'s needs. To remove, slide the pan out to the stop position, lift the pan ul) and past the
stop position and lift it ()tit.
Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (onsomemodels)
When the pan is placed in the top 6 slots on
the left side and the lever is set at COLDEST,
air fl'om the fl'eezer is forced around the
pan to kee I) it veI_' cold.
You can move the pan to any location if
w)u don't want the extra cold storage.
The settings can be a(!justed anywhere
between cold , and coldest I_ _.
When set at cold, the pan will stay at the
nornlal reflJgerator telnperature.
The coldest setting l)rovides the coldest
storage ai'ea.

Aboutcrisperremoval
Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
To Remove:
These drawex_ can be remo_,ed easil)by
lifting up slightly while pulling tile drawer
past the stop location.
When the door cannot be fully opened,
rein ore th e dm wet fi_rth est from the door
first. Make sm'e the drawer closest to the
(loot" is fifllv closed. There is a latch at the
front (ff tile center slide rail. Push down on
the latch and slide the center slide rail, to
which the drawer is attached, away fl'om
the door Remove fl_e drawe_:
Abouttheautomaticicemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice,
Power
Switch Icemaker
PowerLight
Powerswitch model
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FeelerArmin (up)position
theON (down)
position
Feeler arm model
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
The icemaker will produce seven or eight
cubes (depending on model) per cycle--
approMmately 100-130 cubes in a 24-horn"
period, depending on fl'eezer compartment
teiili)ei'attli'e _ i'ooi/] teiili)ei'attli'e _ ntli/lber
of door openings and other use conditions.
There are two t)pes of icemake_: power
switch models and feeler am_ models.
If tile refl{gerator is operated befiwe tile
water connection is made to the icemaket;
set tile power switch to 0 (off) or move tile
teeler am_ to tile STOP(up) position.
When tile reliJgerator has been connected
to the water sui)i)ly, set the power switch to
tile I (on)position or move tile feeler am/ to
the 0N (down) position. On power switch
models, the green light will come on.
You will hear a buzzing so/md each dine
tile icemaker fills with water;
The icemaker will fill Mth water when it
cools to approximately 15°E A newly-
installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24
hom_ to begin making ice cubes.
Throxx a'_av tile first tex_ batches of ice to
allow the water line to clea_:
Be sure nothing intetTeres with tile sweep
of tile feeler amL
_]/en tile bin fills to tile level of tile teeler
amL tile icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is nomml for several cubes to be joined
together:
If ice is not used fl'equenfl> old ice cubes
will become cloud> taste stale and shrink.
On power switch models, tile green power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the
icemaket: To correct this, set tile power
switch to 0(Off) and remove tile cubes. Set
the power switch to I(on) to restart the
icemake_; _dter tile icemaker has been
turned on again, there will be a delay ot
about 45 minutes bet0re tile icemaker
I'eStlllleS ol)eI_ltion.
NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple
timeswhenmaklbgonebatchofice.
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Icemaker Accessory Kit
If yore" refl_igerator did not come ah'eadv
equipl)ed with an automatic icemake_;
an icemaker accessory kit is a_ filable at
extra cost.
Check tile back of tile refl{gerator fi)r
tile specific icemaker kit needed fin.
VO//I" II/odd.