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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ................. 8
Automatic Icemaker ............... 11
Care and Cleaning ............. 12-13
Controls .......................... 4-5
Crispers and Pans ................... 9
Freezer ............................ 10
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 14
Shelves and Bins .................. 7, 8
Water Filter ......................... 6
Installation Instructions
Installing the Anti-Tip
Floor Bracket .................. 18-19
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 20-24
Installing the Water Line ........ 33-35
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 17
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawer ................. 25, 26
Reversing the Door Swing
(Single Door Refrigerator
Models onlg) ................... 27-29
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models only) ....... 30-32
Trim Kits and Decorator
Panels ......................... 15-16
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 36-4o
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 36
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........... 43
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... 44
Warrantg for Canadian
Customers ......................... 42
Warrantg for U.S. Customers ....... 41
Models 21 and 25
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Nodel #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label
on the right side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
200D9366PO07 49-60580 01-09JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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 refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
Donot allow childrento climb,stand or hang
on the shelvesin the refrigerator.They could
damage the refrigerator and seriouslu injure
themselves.
Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely coldsurfaces.
Donot store or use gasolineor other flammable
vapors and liquidsin the vicinity ofthis or any other
appliance.
Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarilusmall.Becareful
closing doors when children are in the area.
_:,Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.Donot placefingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator isplugged in.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualifiedindividua!.
_,Setting either or both controlsto O(off) does
not remove power to the light circuit.
Donot refreezefrozen foods which have
thawed completely.
Ai,DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...evenif they will sit for "just a few days." If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,please
follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
Take off the doors.
Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children may not
easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior to
product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old
refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
USEOFEXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safetg hazards under certain conditions, we stronglg recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However,if you must usean extension cord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)
or a CSAcertified (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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WARNING!
HOW TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under an_l circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safet_l, this appliance must be properlbt grounded.
Thepower cord of this appliance isequipped
with a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electricshock hazard from
this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electricaloutlet which hasa voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading housewiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repairor replaceimmediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
usea cord that showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to rollover or damage the
power cord.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

(onsome models)
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TEMPERATURE SET
WARMER _WARMER
COLDER COLDER
0oFRecommended 37° F Recommended
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Hold 3 seconds to reset Hold 3 seconds
(on some models)
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator
compartment and O°Ffor the freezer compartment. Allow 2/4 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 OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
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Changing the Temperature
For Controls-on-the-Door Models:
Tochange the temperature, pressand releasethe
WARMERor COLDERpad.TheACTUALTEMPlight will
come on and the display will show the actual
temperature. Tochange the temperature, tap either
the WARMERor COLDERpad until the desired
temperature isdisplayed.
For Controls Inside the Refrigerutor:
Opening the door displags the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, presseither the WARMERor
COLDERtouch pads untilthe desiredtemperature is
displaged.
Oncethe desiredtemperature has been set,
the temperature displagwill return to the actual
refrigerator and freezertemperatures after 5 seconds.
Severaladjustments mag be required.
Eachtime gou adjust controls,allow 24 hoursfor the
refrigerator to reachthe temperature gou have set.
Toturn the cooling system off, tap the WARMERpad
for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the
displag shows OFF.Toturn the unit back on, press
the COLDERpad for either the refrigerator or freezer.
Then pressthe COLDERpad again and itwill go to
the preset points of O°Ffor the freezer and 37°Ffor
the refrigerator.Setting either or both controls to OFF
stops cooling in both the freezerand refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refrigerator.

A_out TurboCooL TM (on some models) GEAppliances.com
(onsome models)
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ITUR OCOOL
(on some models)
How it Works
TurboCool rapidlg cools the refrigerator
compartment inorder to more quickly
coolfoods. UseTurboCool when adding a
large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature or
when putting away warm leftovers.It can
alsobe usedif the refrigerator hasbeen
without power for an extended period.
Onceactivated, the compressor will turn on
immediatel9 and the fans will cycle on and
off at high speed as neededfor eight hours.
The compressor will continue to run until the
refrigerator compartment coolsto
approximatelg 34°F(I°C),then it will cgcle on
and off to maintain this setting.After 8 hours,
or ifTurboCool ispressedagain, the
refrigerator compartment will return to
the original setting.
How to Use
PressTurboCool.The refrigerator
temperature displag will showbc.
After TurboCool iscomplete, the
refrigerator compartment will return
to the original setting.
NOTES:The refrigerator temperature cannot
be changed during TurboCool.
Thefreezer temperature isnot
affected during TurboCool.
When opening the refrigerator door
during TurboCool,the fans
will continue to run if theg have
cgcled on.
DoorAlarm
(on some models)
About Door Alarm (onsome models)
Thedoor alarm will sound if ang door isopen
for more than 2 minutes.The beeping stops
when gou close the door.
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ALARMDOOR
(on some models)
(on some models)
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ENERGY
SAVER
(on some models)
About Energg Saver (onsome models)
Thisproduct isequipped with an Energg
Saverfeature.Therefrigerator isshippedwith
the EnerggSaverfeature enabled.
Overtime, moisture can form on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet and cause
rust. If moisture doesappear on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off
the EnerggSaverfeature bg pressing and
releasingthe ENERGY'SAVERpad on the
control panel.

About the water filter. (onsome models)
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Water Filter
Reset
Hold 3Secs
(on some models)
RESET
FILTER
Hold 3 seconds to reset
(on some models)
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
There isa replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the temperature
displag.Thislight will turn orange to tell gou
that gou need to replacethe filter soon.The
filter cartridge should be replacedwhen the
replacement indicator light turns red or if the
flow of water to the dispenseror icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O If gou are replacingthe cartridge, first
remove the old one bg slowlg turning it
to the left. DONOTpull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water mag
drip down.
-& CAUTION:Ifairhasbeen
trapped in the sblstem,thefilter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing.
Removethe protective foilfrom the end
of the cartridge.
Fillthe replacement cartridge with water
from the tap to allow for better flow from
the dispenser immediatelg after
installation.
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Liningup the arrow on the cartridge and
the cartridge holder,slowlg rotate the
cartridge clockwiseuntil itstops.When
the cartridge isproperlg installed,gou will
feel it "click"as it locksinto place.Do not
overtighten.
Runwater from the dispenserfor
3 minutes (about 1V2gallons)to clear
the sgstem and prevent sputtering.
SeeToUsethe Dispensersection.
Pressand hold the RESETWATERFILTER
pad for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newlg-installed water filter cartridge
mag cause water to spurt from the
dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge isnot available.
The icemakerwill not operate without the
filter or filter bgpass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model MWF
Customersin Canada should consult the
gellow pagesfor the nearest MabeService
Center.
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About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Some models have wire shelves
that can be adjusted in the same
manner.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0 Removeall itemsfrom the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Liftthe shelf up at the back and
bring the shelf out.
To replace:
While tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on
the track.
Lowerthe front of the shelf until the
bottom ofthe shelf locksinto place.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproofshelveshavespecial edgesto
help prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower
shelves.Toremove or replacethe shelves,see
RearrangingtheShelves.
Slide-Out Spillproaf Shelf (on some models)
Theslide-out spillproof shelfallows gou
to reach itemsstored behind others.The
special edgesare designed to help prevent
spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove:
Removeall itemsfrom shelf.
Slidethe shelf out until it stops.
Liftthe front edge of the shelf untilthe
central tabs are above the front bar.
Continue pulling the shelf forward until it
can be removed.
To replace:
Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of
the central notches on the shelf frame.
Slidethe shelf in until the central tabs are
slightlg behind the front bar.
Lower the shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slide the shelf in.
Make sure that the shelf sits fiat offer
reinsta!lation and doesn't move free!gfrom
side to side.
Makesuregou push theshelvesa!!the wag in
beforegou closethe door.

About the shelvesand bins.
Adjustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable bins can easilgbe carried from
refrigerator to work area.
Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then
pull out.
Thesnugger helpsprevent tipping, spilling
or slidingof small items stored on the door
shelf.Gripthe finger hold near the rear of the
snugger and move itto fit gour needs.
Toreplace or relocate: Slide inthe binjust
above the molded door supports, and push
down. The binwill lock in place.
Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door
Toremove: Lift the bin straight up,then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
It will lock in ploce.
About the additional features.
Not oll feotures ore on oll models.
Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack
Toremove: Lift the rack straight up,then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe rack in the molded
supports on the door and push down. It will
lock in place.
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About the crispers and pans. GEAppliances.cam
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excesswater that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slidethe control all the way to the
HIGHsetting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slidethe control all the wag to the LOW
setting to providelower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Adjustable Temperature Dell Pan (onsome models)
Slidethe control all the way to the left for the
coldesttemperature.
To remove:
0 Removethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
How to Remove and Replace the Dell Pan
To replace:
Makesure allfour swing locksare inthe
unlock position.
Placethe sidesof the drawer intothe
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locksfit on the drawer slots.
Liftthe lidto accessthe 4swing locks.
Lockall four swing locksby rotating them
to the lock position.
Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
Lowerthe lid and slide inthe drawer.
0 Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.

About the freezer.
Not all features are on all models.
Appearance and features may vary
Freezer Shelves and Baskets
0 A shelf above the ice storage bin
0 A half-width basket
A shallow full-width basket
A deep full-width basket
Appearance mag varg
Basket Removal
To remove the deep full-width basket on
freezer drawer models:
Open the freezer drawer until it stops.
Thefreezer basket restson the inside
tabs on the drawer slides.
Liftthe basket sothat all 4 tabs are out of
the slidebracket.
Tilt the basket and lift out of the drawer.
Makesure the plastic sleevesremain
attached to the 4 tabs on the slide
brackets.
When replacing the deep full-width basket:
Tiltthe basket back and lower it down
into the drawer. Rotatethe basketto a
horizontal position and press it down intothe
4 alignment tabs.
NOTE:Alwags be sure that all 4 baskettabs
are engaged in the slidebrackets before
sliding back into the freezer.
To remove the half-width basket:
Pullthe basket out to the stop location.
Liftthe basket up at the front to releaseit
from the slides.
Liftthe back up and out of the slide.
When replacing the basket, make surethat
the wire tabs and wire hooks on the sides
of the basket go into the slots in the top
of the upper basket slides.
NOTE:Alwags be sure to fullg closethis
basket.
Appearance may vary
Appearance may vary
To remove the shallow full-width basket:
Pullthe basket out to the stop location.
Liftthe front up and over the stop
location.
Liftthe basket up and out.
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About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com
A newly installed refrigerator may take J2 to 2/4hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker (onsome models)
The icemakerwill produce sevencubes
per cycle-approximately 100-1]0 cubes
in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other useconditions.
Seebelow for how to access ice and reach
the power switch.
If the refrigerator isoperated before the
water connection ismade to the icemaker,
setthe power switch in the 0(offJposition.
Whenthe refrigerator has been connected to
the water supply, set the power switch to the
I(on)position.The icemaker power lightwill
turn green when the freezer light switch is
pressedin or when the freezer door isclosed.
Theicemakerwillfillwith water when it cools
to 15°F(-10°C).A newly installedrefrigerator
may take 12to 2/4hoursto begin making ice
cubes.
Youwill hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fillswith water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water lineto clear.
Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the levelofthe feeler
arm, the icemakerwill stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to bejoined
together.
If ice isnot usedfrequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy,taste stale and shrink.
NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-average
water pressure,_joumay hear the icemaker
qjcle multiple timeswhen making one batch
of ice.
NOTE:Set the power switch to the 0(off)
position if the water supply is shut off.
To reach the power switch.
Accessing Ice and Reaching
the Power Switch
To reach the icemaker power switch, pull
the shelf above the ice bin straight out.
Always be sureto replacethe shelf.
To access ice, simply pull the bin forward.
Toaccessice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not come already
equipped with an automatic icemaker,
an icemaker accessory kit isavailable at
extra cost.
Checkthe back of the refrigerator for the
specific icemaker kit neededfor your model.
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DispenserCradle
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SpillShelf
To Use the Dispenser
Pressthe glass gently against the top of the
dispensercradle.
Thespill shelf isnot self-draining.Toreduce
water spotting, the shelfshould be cleaned
regularly.
If no water isdispensedwhen therefrigerator
isfirst installed,there may be air in thewater
linesystem. Pressthe dispenserarm for at
leasttwo minutes to removetrapped air from
thewater lineand to fill the water system. To
flush out impurities in the water line,throw
away thefirst six glassfulsof water.
Locking the Dispenser
Pressthe LOCKpad for ] secondsto lock
the dispenser and control panel.To unlock,
pressand hold the pad again for ] seconds.
Door Alarm
Toset the alarm, pressthe DOORALARM
pad.Theindicator lightwill illuminate.
This alarm will sound ifeither door is
open for more than 2 minutes. Thebeeping
stopswhen you closethe door. 11

Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoor handles and trim. Cleanwith a
cloth dampened with soapy water.Dry with
a soft cloth. Do not usewax on the door
handlesand trim.
Keepthe outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polishwith a clean,soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towe!. These may leave a
residue that can erode the paint. Do not
use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finish.
Thestainless steel panels and door
handles.
Stainlesssteel (onsome models)can be
cleaned with a commercially available
stainlesssteel cleaner.A spray-on stainless
steel cleanerworks best.
Do not useappliance wax or polish on the
stainlesssteel.
Silver-plated plastic parts. Wash parts with
soap or other mild detergents. Wipe clean
with a sponge,damp cloth or paper towel.
Do not scrub with steel-wool pads or other
abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If
this is not practical, wring excessmoisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches,lights or controls.
Usean appliance wax polishon the inside
surface between the doors.
Usewarm water and baking sodasolution-
about a tablespoon (15ml)of bakingsoda to
a quart (1liter)of water.This both cleansand
neutralizesodors. Rinseand wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets,apply a thin
layer of petroleumjelly to the door gaskets at
the hinge side.This helpskeepthe gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break.
Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts
with soapy water.Wipe clean with a sponge,
damp cloth or paper towel.
Do not scrub with steel-wool pads or other
abrasive cleaners.
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Behind the Refrigerator
Becareful when moving the refrigerator
awag from the wall.All tgpes offloor
coveringscan be damaged, particularlg
cushioned coverings and those with
embossedsurfaces.
Raisethe levelinglegslocated at the bottom
front of the refrigerator.
Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it
to position bg pushing it straight in. Moving
the refrigerator in a sidedirection mag result
in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
Lowerthe levelinglegs untiltheg touch
the floor.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sure gou don't rol! over the power cord or
icemaker supplg line (on some models) and
ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if
equipped).
Preparing for Vacation
Forlong vacations or absences,remove food
and unplug the refrigerator.Cleanthe interior
with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (15ml)of baking soda to one
quart (1liter)ofwater. Leavethe doors open.
Setthe icemaker power switch to the 0 (off]
position and shut off the water supplg to
the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supplg sgstem (on some models)to prevent
serious propertg damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secureall looseitems such as basegrille,
shelvesand drawers bg taping them
securelg in placeto prevent damage.
When usinga hand truck to move the
refrigerator,do not rest the front or back
of the refrigerator against the hand truck.
This could damage the refrigerator.Handle
onlg from the sidesof the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator stags in an upright
position during moving.
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Refrigerator Lights
_, CAUTION:Lightbu/b_mou
be hot.
0 Unplugthe refrigerator.
Toremove the light shield,grasp the
shieldatthe back and pull outto release
the tabs at the back.
Rotatethe shielddown and then forward
to releasethe tabs at the front of the
shield.
After replacing with an appliance bulb
of the same or lowerwattage, replace
the shield.
Plugthe refrigerator back in.
NOTE:Appliance bulbsmag be ordered from
GEPartsand Accessories,800.626.2002.
Light
Shield
Appearance may vary
Freezer Light
_' CAUTION: Lightbu/b_may
be hot.
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Removethe freezer basket for access.
The bulb is located at the rear of the
freezer insidea light shield.
O Toremove, graspthe shieldat the top
and pull out to releasethe tabs at the
bottom.
After replacing with an appliance bulb
of the same or lowerwattage, replace
the shieldand freezer basket.
Plugthe refrigerator back in.
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Trim kits and decorator panels.
For panel required models
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order
pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you
can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels less than 1/4" (6 mm) thick
When installing wood panels lessthan 1/4" (6mm) thick, you need to create a filler panel,such as 1/8"
cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door and the wood panel. Ifyou are installing the pre-cut
decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the kit.Thecombined thickness ofthe decorator or
wood panel and the filler panel should be 11/]2" (8.7mm)with the panel itselfbeing no larger than 1/4" (6mm).
Panels1/4"thickorless
1/4" max
Thehandle and the top and bottom trim stand in front of the surface of the door,which requiresthat the filler
be smaller in length and width than the panel.Usethe guidelinesbelow and tape the filler onto the back of the
panel.
Filler_
Left Fresh Food Door Right Fresh Food Door
Filler_
Panel
Filler-
Freezer Door
Panel
Panel

Trim kits and decorator panels.
3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4" (6mm) thick backing,or a 3/4" (19 mm) routed board can be
used.The raisedportion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2" (5.1cm)from the
handle sidefor fingertip clearance.
Panelsthicker than 1/4" (6 mm),up to 5/4" (19mm) max.,will require that the outer 5/16" (8 mm) of panel
perimeter be no thicker than 1/4" (6mm).
Weight limitations for custom panels:
FreshFood!0 Ibs.(4.5kg)max. for eachdoor
FreezerODor!8 Ibs.(8kg)max.
Panelsthickerthan1/4" (6ram) 1/4" (6mm)
ThickBacking
5/16" (8mm)
1/4" (6mm)max
d"
2" (5.1cm)
Clearance
HandleSide
Appearance
Panel
3/4"(19 mm)
Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels
...... 1/8"
,,"'_ i_ (3,:_-n) Left Fresh Food Door
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",1/4" ,/.
(6mm).... _'i'_.........
5/16" (8 mm)
minimumat
1/4" (6 mm)
thickness
Top,left and
bottom
Raisedportion
of panel
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1629/32" (42.9cm)
2" (51mm)
minimumat
1/4" (6 mm)
thickness
Handleside
3815/16"
(98.9cm)
2" (51 ram)minimumat
Refrigerator
Door
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IstalJati str cti Refri erator
Models 21 and 25
Questions? call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT-sovetheseinstructionsforlocol
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observeoilgoverning codesand
ordinances.
• Note to Installer -Besureto leavethese instructionswith
the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructionsfor future
reference.
• Skill level- Installationof this appliance requiresbasic
mechanical skills.
•Completion time- RefrigeratorInstallation
20 minutes
Water Line Installation
30 minutes
Anti-Tip BracketInstallation
20 minutes
• Properinstallationisthe responsibilityof the installer.
• Productfailure dueto improper installation isnot covered
under the Warranty.
PREPARATION
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS
If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the
refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.
•Toremovethe refrigerator door,seeStep1 in the
Reversingthe DoorSwingsection.
•Toremovethe freezerdrawer,seethe Removingthe
FreezerDrawer section.
WATER SUPPLYTO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator hason icemoker,itwill hoveto be
connected to o coldwater line.AGEwater supply kit
(containing tubing, shut-off valve,fittings and instructions)
isavailable at extra cost from your dealer,by visiting
our Website at GEAppliances.com(inCanada at
www.GEAppliances.ca)or from Portsand Accessories,
800.626.2002(InCanada 1.888.261.305£
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (notincluded)
LagBolts
DrillBit AppropriateforAnchors
AnchorSleeves
ForAnti-Tip BracketMounted on CONCRETEFloorsOnly
TOOLS YOU MAC NEED
AdjustableWrench 3/8" and5/16" Socket
Ratchet/Driver
1/4" OuterDiameter
CompressionNut
andFerrule(sleeve)(icemaker
modelsonly)
Phillips-HeadScrewdriver
3/32", 1/8" and1/4" Allen
wrenches
1/8" Drill Bitand
Electricor HandDrill Tapemeasure
Pencil 1/4" NutDriver
WireCutters Level
17

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET Ion21ft. models}
-ZIWARNING
Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator
can tip forward.
Injury to persons can result.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this
refrigerator.
m MEASURE CABINET OPENING
AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH
Measure width of cabinet opening where
refrigerator will be placed, W.
Be sure to account for anLI countertop
overhang, baseboard thickness and anLI
clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less
than 36 inches. The refrigerator will be placed
approximatelLI in the middle of this opening.
RearWall
W
REFRIGERATOR
Front
Baseboard
Thickness
or C0untertop
Overhang
(Whichever
Is Greater)Plus
AnyDesired
Clearance
RHSide
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LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET
Place the anti-tip floor bracket Iocator template
(included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor
up against the rear wall, within W, and in line
with the desired location of the RH side of the
refrigerator (see Figure 1).
Figure1- Installation Overview
2Wall Holes
Floor- Concrete
Refrigerator
rB] Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the Iocator
template with its RH floor holes lined up with
the floor holes indicated on the template sheet,
approximatelg 7Ya" from the edge of the sheet
or the RH side of the refrigerator.
_] Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor
bracket as a template for marking the holes
based upon gour configuration and tLIpe of
construction as shown in Step 3. Mark the hole
locations with a pencil, nail or awl.
NOTE:
• It is REQUIREDto use at least 2 screws to
mount the floor bracket (one on each side of
the anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into
either the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates
all the acceptable mounting configurations
for screws. Identifg the screw holes on the
anti-tip floor bracket for gour configuration.
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Installation Instructions
[_] LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET {cont.}
Figure 2 - Acce,ptabl.eScrew Placement
Locations
PreferredInstallation- PreferredInstallation-
Wood Concrete
MinimumAcceptable#1-
Wall PlateStud MinimumAcceptable#2- WoodFloor
MinimumAcceptable#3 -
ConcreteFloor
[] ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION
[] WOOD Wall and Floor Construction:
• Drill the appropriate number of 1/8" pilot
holes in the center of each floor bracket hole
being used (a nail or awl mag be used if a drill
is not available) AND remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
• Mount the anti-tip floor bracket bg fastening
the 2, or preferablg 4, #10-16 hex-head
screws tightlg into place as illustrated in
Figure 3.
Figure3- Attachmentto
Wall and Floor
RearRHCornerof
the Refrigerator
Floor Wall
2 ScrewsMust Bracket
EnterWoodor
Metal Stud Wall
Plate
Stud
Floor
r_ CONCRETEWall and Floor Construction:
• Anchors required (not provided):
4 each 1/4"x 1 1/2" lag bolts
4 each 1/2" O.D. sleeve anchors
• Drill the recommended size holes for the
anchors into the concrete at the center of the
holes marked in Step 2.
• Install the sleeve anchors into the drilled
holes. Place the anti-tip floor bracket as
indicated in Step 2. Remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
• Install the lag bolts through the anti-tip floor
bracket and tighten appropriatelg.
rc] WOOD Wall and TILE Floor Construction:
• For this special case, locate the 2 wall holes
identified in Fig. 1. Drill an angled 1/8" pilot
hole (approx. as shown in Fig. 3)in the center
of each hole.
• Mount the anti-tip floor bracket using the
Minimum Acceptable Installation #1, as
illustrated in Fig. 2.
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POSITIONING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO ENGAGE THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR
AND BASE BRACKETS
Before pushing the refrigerator into the
opening, plug the power cord into the
receptacle and connect waterline (if equipped).
Check for leaks.
Locate the refrigerator's RH side and move
back approximatelg in line with the RH side of
the cabinet opening, W. This should position the
anti-tip floor bracket to engage the anti-tip
base bracket on the refrigerator.
Gentlg roll the refrigerator back into the
cabinet opening until it comes to a complete
stop. Check to see if the refrigerator front lines
up with the cabinet front face. If not, carefullg
rock the refrigerator forward and backward
until engagement occurs and you notice that
the refrigerator is fullg pushed up against the
rear wall.
OPTIONAL: Adjust the rear (and front) wheel
height settings to fullg engage the rear anti-tip
brackets, while also aligning the refrigerator
front with the cabinet front face.
NOTE:
If gou pull the refrigerator out and away from the
wall for ang reason, make sure the anti-tip floor
bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed
back against the rear wall.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Donot installthe refrigerator where the temperature will
go below60°F (16°C)because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
• Donot installthe refrigerator where the temperature will
go above IO0°F(37°C)because itwill not perform properlg.
• Installit on a floor strong enough to support it fullg loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allowthe following clearancesfor easeof installation,proper
air circulation and plumbing and electricalconnections.
Standard Depth Counter Depth
Models Models
Sides 1/8" (3 mm) 1/8" (3 mm)
Top 1" (25mm) 1" (25mm)
Back 1" (25mm) 1/2" (13 mm)
REMOVE TOP CAP (onsome models}
• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is34-i/2" deep.
Doors and passageways leading to the installation
location must be at least 36" wide in order to leavethe
doors and handles attached to the refrigerator while
transporting it into the installation location. If
passageways are lessthan 36", the refrigerator doors
and handles can easily be scratched and damaged.
The top cap and doors con be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. Start with Step A.
• If it is not necessary to remove doors, skip StepA. Leave
tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is
in the final location.
• SKIDREMOVAL:Tilt refrigerator to each sideto remove
skid.
• NOTE:Usea padded hand truck to move this refrigerator.
Placethe refrigerator on the hand truck with a side
against the truck. We stronglg recommend that TWO
PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.
r_ Locateand remove the two Phillipshead screwson the
top ofthe refrigerator.Removethe two screwson each
sideat the rear of the top cap.
Liftoff and remove top cap.
FB] Removethefresh-food door.Referto StepsI through ]
of "Reversingthe Door Swing"section.
r_ Removethe bottom freezerdrawer. Referto "Removing
FreezerDrawer" section.
r_ Moverefrigerator to the installation location.
REMOVE TOP CAP {cont.)Ion some models)
REINSTALLDOORS,DRAWERSAND TOP CAP
r_ carefully lowerthe door onto the center hinge.Reinstall
top hinge.NOTE:Ensurethe door is properlg aligned to
the case top to avoid readjustment of the door during
top cap reinstallation.
r_ Placecap overthe top ofthe refrigerator.Reinstallthe
original screws inthe top and back ofthe cap.
r_ Reinstallthe bottom freezer drawer.Referto "Replacing
the FreezerDrawer" section.
A
TopHingeB
I]] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO
THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemoker and dispenser models}
A coldwater supplg is required for automatic icemaker
operation. Ifthere isnot a cold water supplg, gou will
need to provide one.SeeInstallingthe Water Line
section.
NOTES:
• Beforemaking the connection to the refrigerator,be
surethe refrigerator power cord isnot plugged into
the wall outlet.
• If gout refrigerator does not have awater filter,we
recommend installing one ifgour water supplg has
sandor particlesthat couldclog the screen ofthe
refrigerator'swater valve.Installit inthe water line
near the refrigerator.If usingGESmartConnecff
RefrigeratorTubingKit,gou will need an additional
tube (WXO8XIO002)to connectthe filter.Donot cut
plastictube to installfilter.
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