GE PGSS5PJXASS and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ................ 8
Automatic Icemaker ........... 11, 12
Care and Cleaning ............. 12-13
Controls ........................ /4-5
Crispers and Pans .................. 9
Freezer .......................... 10
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 1/4
Shelves and Bins ................. 7, 8
Water Filter ........................ 6
Installation Instructions
Installing the Anti-Tip
Floor Bracket .................. 16-17
Installing the Refrigerator ...... 18-22
Installing the Water Line ....... 30-32
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ................... 15
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawers ............... 23-26
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models only) ...... 27-29
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 33-37
Normal Operating Sounds ......... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet .......... 45
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ....... 41,/42
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers ............. B9,/40
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... /46
Warrantg for Canadian
Customers ....................... 44
Warrantg for U.S.Customers ....... 4B
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label
on the right side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
225D1804PO0149-60524 !O-07JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safetg precautions should be followed, including the following:
?,i:Thisrefrigerator must be properlu installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it isused.
:¢;_Donot allow childrento climb,stand or hang on the
shelvesin the refrigeratonThey could damage the
refrigerator and seriousluinjure themselves.
::_¢Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skinmag stick to theseextremelu cold surfaces.
?_:Donot store or usegasolineor other flammable
vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this 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 doorswhen children are in the area.
_/i,Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid
contact with the moving parts ofthe ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.Donot placefingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism while
the refrigerator isplugged in.
::i:_;Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommend that any servicing
beperformed by a qualifiedindividual.
_/i,Setting either or both controlsto O(off) does not
remove power to the light circuit.
_: Donot refreezefrozen foods which have
thawed completelu.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous_.evenif they will sit for 'just a few dags."
If Uouare getting rid of uour old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions belowto help prevent
accidents.
Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
ij_:,Takeoff the doors.
!i_:Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children mag not
easiluclimb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If gou are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the compang
handling the disposal about what to do.
USEOF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potentia! safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However,if you must use an extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)
or aCSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding tgpe appliance extension cord having a grounding tgpe plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and 120volts.

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WARNING!
HOW TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)prong from the power card.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord ofthis 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 checkedby a qualified
electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a propedy 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.
Thisprovides the best performance and alsoprevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazardfrom 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
use a 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the controls with temperature settings.
EnerggSover Door Alarm
(Models with controls inside the refrigerator)
Hold for 3 Seconds
to _ctlvate LOCE
!_ ENERGYSAVERON
FREEZERJI REFRIGERATOR
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(Models with controls on the door)
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°F for 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 OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Changing the Temperature
For Controls-on-the-Door Models:
Models with External Dispensers:
To change the Refrigerator temperature:
AccessBy: Home > Refrigerator
Activate By: Usingthe arrows to select the desired
temperature. Youmust pressENTERto setthe new
temperature.
To change the Freezer temperature:
AccessBy: Home > Freezer
Activate By: Usingthe arrows to select the desired
temperature. Youmust pressENTERto setthe new
temperature.
Once the desired temperature has been set,the dispbg will
return to the HOMEscreenand show the settemperatures
underneath the actual temperature display for several
seconds.Severaladjustments may be required.Each time
you adjust the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the temperature you have set.
For Controls Inside the Refrigerator:
Opening the door dispbgs the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, presseither the WARMERor
COLDERtouch pods until the desiredtemperature is
displayed.
Oncethedesiredtemperaturehasbeenset,the
temperaturedisplaywillreturntotheactualrefrigerator
andfreezertemperaturesafter 5seconds.Several
adjustmentsmayberequired.
Eachtime youadjustcontrols,allow24hoursforthe
refrigeratorto reachthetemperatureyouhaveset.
Toturn thecoolingsystemoff,top theWARMERpodfor
eithertherefrigeratororthefreezeruntilthedisplayshows
OFF.Toturnthe unitbackon,pressthe COLDERpodfor
eithertherefrigeratororfreezer.ThenpresstheCOLDER
podagainand itwillgotothepresetpointsof O°Fforthe
freezerand37°Ffortherefrigerator.Settingeitheror both
controlsto OFFstopscoolinginboththefreezerand
refrigeratorcompartments,butdoesnotshutoffelectrical
powertotherefrigeratoE
Modelswith ExternalDispensers:
AccessBy: Home>Options>InformationandSettings>
CoolingSgstemOff
Toturnthecoolingsystembackon,pressthetouchscreen
andpresstheONbutton.
ActivateBy:PressingENTER.

About TurboCool.'"Ionsome models) ge.com
(on some models)
TURBOco_j
(onsomemodels)
How it Works
TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator
compartment in order to more quickly
coolfoods. UseTurboCool when adding a
large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting awag foods after theg
have been sitting out at room temperature or
when putting awag warm leftovers.It can
also be usedif the refrigerator hasbeen
without power for an extended period.
Onceactivated, the compressor will turn on
immediately and the fans will cgcle on and
off at high speed as neededfor eight hours.
The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F(I°C),then it will cycle
on and off to maintain this setting. After 8
hours,or if TurboCool ispressedagain, the
refrigerator compartment will return to the
original setting.
How to Use
Press TurboCooL The refrigerator
temperature displag willshow bE.
After TurboCool is complete, the
refrigerator compartment willreturn
to the original setting.
NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot
be changed during TurboCooL
The freezer temperature is not
affected during TurboCooL
When opening the refrigerator door
during TurboCool, the fans will
continue to run iftheg have
cgcled on,
About Door Alarm (onsome models)
The door alarm will sound if ang door isopen
for morethan 2 minutes.The beeping stops
when gou close the door.
(on some models)
.i oooALARM i
(on some models)
Energg Saver
(on some models)
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(onsomemodels)
About Energy Saver (onsomemodels)
This product is equipped with an Energg
Saverfeature. The refrigerator 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 ENERGYSAVERpad on the
control panel.

About the water filter. (onsome models)
Water Filter
Hold 3 Secs
(on some models)
RESET
FILTER
(on some models)
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the
back upperright corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thereisa replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the temperature
display.Thislight will turn orange to tell you
that you need to replacethe filter soon.The
filter cartridge should be replacedwhen the
replacement indicator light turns red or if the
flow ofwater to the dispenseror icemaker
decreases.
On models with external dispensers, the top
of the LCD screen will display, "Replace
Water Filter."
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O If you are replacingthe cartridge, first
remove the old one. Openthe cartridge
cover bg pressingin on the tab atthe
front and pulling down.
O Removethe cartridge bg slowlg rotating
it counterclockwise. A small amount of
water may drip down.
CAUTION: airhosbeen
trapped in the S_lstem,thefilter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing.
Removethe protective foilfrom the end
of the cartridge.
Lining upthe arrow on the cartridge and
the cartridge holder,slowlg rotate the
cartridge clockwiseuntil it stops. When
the cartridge isproperlg installed,gou will
feel it "click"as it locksinto place.The grip
on the end ofthe cartridge should be
positioned verticallg. Do not overtighten.
Closethe cartridge coveE
O 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
may cause water to spurt from the
dispenseE
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available.
The icemakerwill not operate without the
filter or filter bgpass plug.
Replacement Filters:
Toorder additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
ge.com, or call GEParts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Filter Model GSWF
Customersin Canada should consult
the gellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe
ServiceCenteE
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About the shelves and bins. gecom
Not all features are on all models.
Some modelshave wire shelvesthat
can be adjusted in thesame mannec
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0 Removeall itemsfrom the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.
0 Liftthe shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
Toreplace:
While tilting the shelf up,insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on
the track.
Lowerthe front ofthe shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locksinto place.
i0Spillproof Shelves Ionsome models)
Spillproofshelveshavespecial edgesto help
prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.
To remove or replacethe shelves,see
RearrangingtheShelves.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Ionsome models)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows Sou to
reach items stored behind others.Thespecial
edgesare designedto help prevent spillsfrom
dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove:
Removeall items from shelf.
Slidethe shelf out until it stops.
Lift thefront edge of the shelf untilthe
central tabs are above the front bar
Continue pulling the shelf forward until
it can be removed.
Toreplace:
Placethe rear shelftabsjust in front of
the central notches on the shelf frame.
Slidethe shelf in until the central tabs are
slightlg behind the front bat
Lowerthe shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slidethe shelf in.
Hake surethat theshelf sitsflat after
reinstallotionand doesn'tmove freelL]from
sideto side.
Hake sureSou push theshelvesall the wag in
beforeSou closethe door

About the shelves and bins.
Adjustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Slidein the binjust
above the molded door supports,and push
down. Thebin will lock in place.
Thesnugger helps prevent 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.
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 place.
About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
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Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack
Toremove: Lift the rack straight up, then pull
out.
Toreplace: Engagethe rack inthe molded
supports on the door and push down. It will
lock in place.
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About the crispers and pans. ge.com
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excesswater that mag accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slidethe control all the wag to the Slidethe control all the wag to the LOW
HIGHsetting to provide higher humiditg setting to providelower humiditg levels
recommended for most vegetables, recommended for most fruits.
Adjustable Temperature Dell Pan (onsome models)
Slidethe control all the wag to the left for the
coldesttemperature.
LOCKS
Toremove:
0 Removethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
How to Remove and Replace the Dell Pan
Toreplace:
Hake sure all four swing locksare in the
unlock position.
Placethe sidesof the drawer into the
drawer supports, making surethe swing
locksfit on the drawer slots.
Lock all four swing locksbg rotating them
to the lock position.
Lift the lid to accessthe 4swing locks.
Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
Lift thefront of the drawer up and out.
Lowerthe lid and slidein the drawee
Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.

About the freezer.
Not all features are on all models.
Appearance and features may vary
Freezer Shelves and Baskets
0 Ashelf above the ice storage bin
0 Afull-width upper basket in top drawer
An ice storage bin
A shallow full-width upper basket in
bottom drawer
A deep full-width lower basket in
bottom drawer
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Appearance may vary
Basket Removal (Top Drawerl
Toremove the full-width basket on top
freezer drawer models:
Openthe top freezer drawer until it stops.
Thefreezer basket restson the inside
tabs on the drawer slides.
Liftthe front end ofthe basketso that the
front two alignment tabs come out of the
slidebracket first. Then rotate the front
edge of the basket up while lifting the
remaining two rear alignment tabs out
ofthe slidebracket.
Make surethe plastic sleevesremain
attached to the 4 slots on the slide
brackets.
When replacing the full-width basket:
Tiltthe basket back and lower it down into
the drawen Rotatethe basketto a horizontal
position and press it down into the
4 alignment tabs.
NOTE:Alwags be surethat all 4 basketslots
are engaged in the slidebrackets before
sliding back into the freezeE
Appearance may varg
Appearance may varg
Basket Removal (Bottom Orawerl
Toremove the full-width upper basket:
Openthe bottom freezer drawer until
it stops.
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.
To remove the deep full-width lower basket:
Openthe bottom freezer drawer until
it stops.
Liftthe rear of the basketup sothe two
rear alignment tabs are pulled out of the
slidebracket.
Rotatethe basket up and out of the
drawee
When replacing the full-width upper basket:
Drop the upper rear wire rail ofthe basket
into place behind the plastic tabs.Thendrop
the front end of the basket into place and
slidethe basket back into the closedposition.
NOTE:Alwags be sureto fullg closethis
basket.
When replacing the deep full-width lower
baske_.
Lower the front end ofthe basket into
position sothat the two front alignment tabs
enter the slidebracket. Thenlower the rear of
the basket into place, ensuringthe two rear
alignment tabs are pressedinto placein the
slidebracket.
NOTE:Alwags be surethat all 4 basketslots
are engaged in the slidebrackets before
sliding back into the freezeE
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About the automatic icemaker, ge.com
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Power Automatic Icemoker tonsomemodels)
Switch Icemaker
Green
Power Light
Theicemaker will produce sevencubes
per cycle-approximately i00-130cubes
in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other useconditions.
See below for how to access ice and reach
the power switch.
If the refrigerator is operated before the
water connection is made to the icemaker,
set the power switch in the 0 (of-fl position.
When the refrigerator has been connected to
the water supply, set the power switch to the
/ (on)position.Theicemaker power lightwill
turn green when the freezer light switch is
pressedin or when the freezerdoor isclosed.
Theicemakerwillfillwith water when it cools
to 15°F(-IO°C).A newly installedrefrigerator
may take12to 24 hoursto begin making
icecubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time the
icemaker fills with water
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clear
Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep of
the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the levelof the feeler
arm, the icemakerwill stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to bejoined
together
If ice isnot usedfrequently, old icecubes will
become cloudy,taste stale and shrink.
NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-average
water pressure,you may hear the icemaker
cgde multiple timeswhen making one botch
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 Iceand Reaching the
Power Switch
Ice
Bucket
To reach the icemaker power switch, open
the top freezer drawer and removethe full-
width basket. Always be sureto replace
the basket.
Toaccess ice, simply open the bottom
freezer drawer and slideout the full-width \
basketto exposethe icebucket. To access ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not come already
equipped with an automatic icemaker,
an icemakeraccessory kit isavailable at
extra cost.
Checkthe back of the refrigerator for the
specific icemaker kit needed for your model.
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Dispenser Cradle
SpillShelf
To Use the Dispenser (on some models)
Pressthe glass gently against the top of the
dispensercradle.
Thespill shelfis not self-draining.Toreduce
water spotting, the shelf shouldbe cleaned
regularly.
Ifno water is dispensed when the refrigerator
is first installed, there mag be air in the water
line sgstem. Press the dispenser arm for at
least two minutes to remove trapped air from
the water line and to fillthe water sgstem. To
flush out impurities in the water line,throw
awag the first six glassfuls of water
Locking the Dispenser
Pressthe LOCKpad for 3 secondsto lock
the dispenser and control panel.To unlock,
pressand hold the pad again for 3 seconds.
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About the automatic icemaker.
Precise Fill ton some models)
Thiswaterdispenserisequippedwitha feature
calledPreciseFill.ThisfeatureallowsUouto
choosea preciseamountofwater.Unitsinclude
ounces,cups,pintsor liters.
Modelswith ExternalDispensers
AccessBg:Home>PreciseFill>SetAmount
ActivateBy:Usingthearrowbuttonsto selectthe
desiredamount PressMOREUNITStoselect
betweenCUPS,OUNCES,PINTSor LITERS.
0 Pressthecupagainstthecradleandwater
willbegindispensing.Itwillautomaticallu
stopwhentheamountsethasbeen
dispensed.Thedisplauwillshowthere
isnowaterleftto dispense,thenreset.
NOTE:Donotleavethedispenserunattended
whenwaterisbeingdispensed.
If gouwouldliketostopdispensingwater
beforethespecifiedamounthasbeen
dispensed,just removethe cupfromthe
cradle.Thedisplauwillshowtheamountleft
todispense.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoor handles and trim. Cleanwith a
cloth dampened with soapy water Dry with
a soft cloth. Donot use wax on the door
handlesand trim.
Keepthe outside clean.Wipe with a clean
cloth lightlg dampened with kitchen
appliancewax or mild liquid dishdetergent.
Dry and polishwith a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with o soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemag leave o
residue that con 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 commerciallg
availablestainless steel cleaner A sprag-on
stainlesssteel cleanerworks best.
Do not useappliance wax or polishon the
stainlesssteel.
Silver-plated plastic parts. Wash parts with
soap or other mild detergents.Wipe clean
with a sponge,damp cloth or paper towel.
Donot scrub with steel-wool padsor other
abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leavean open box of
baking sodain the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.If
this isnot practical,wring excess moisture
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 bakingsoda solution-
about a tablespoon (15ml)of bakingsoda to
a quart (1liter)ofwater.Thisboth cleansand
neutralizesodors. Rinseand wipe drg.
After cleaningthe door gaskets,apply athin
layerof petroleumjelly to the door gasketsat
the hinge side.Thishelpskeepthe gaskets
from stickingand bending out ofshape.
Avoidcleaning coldglossshelveswith hot
water becausetheextreme temperature
differencemag causethem to break.Handle
gloss shelvescorefullg.Bumping tempered
gloss concause it to shotte_
Do not wash ong plastic refrigerator ports
in the dishwasher.
Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts
with soapy water Wipe cleonwith o sponge,
damp cloth or paper towel.
Donot scrub with steel-wool podsor other
abrasive cleaners.
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Behind the Refrigerator
Becareful when moving the refrigerator
uwoy from the woe All tgpes of floor
coveringscon be dumuged, porticulorlu
cushioned coverings ond those with
embossedsurfaces.
Roisethe leveling legslocated at the bottom
front of the refrigeroton
Pullthe refrigerotor stroight out ond return it
to position bg pushing it struight in.Moving
the refrigerutor in o sidedirection mug
result in dumuge to the floor covering or
refrigeruton
Lowerthe levelinglegsuntil they touch
the floon
When pushing the refrigerator buck, make
sure you don't roll over the power cord or
icemuker supply line (on some models) and
ensure the unti-tip bracket is engaged (if
equipped).
Preparing for Vacation
Forlong vocations or obsences,remove food
and unplug the refrigeroto_ Cleonthe interior
with o boking sodu solution of one
tublespoon (15ml)of boking sodu to one
quart (1liter)ofwoten Leavethe doors open.
Setthe icemuker power switch to the 0 (off)
position und shut off the water supplu to
the refrigeroton
If the temperoture con drop below freezing,
hove o quulified servicer droin the woter
supply system {onsome models)to prevent
serious property dumuge due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secureoil looseitems such as bosegrille,
shelvesond drowers by toping them
securely in placeto prevent domoge.
When using o bond truck to move the
refrigerotor,do not rest the front or buck
of the refrigerotor ogoinst the bond truck.
This could domoge the refrigerotor.Hondle
only from the sidesof the refrigerotoE
Be sure the refrigerator stays in on upright
position during moving.
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Replacingthe light bulbs.
Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Refrigerator Lights
Formodels with LEDlights:
An authorized technician will needto replace
the LEDlight.
Formodels with incandescent lights:
CAUTION:Light bulbsmay
be hot,
0 Unplug the refrigerator.
0 To remove the light shield, grasp the
shield at the back and pull out to 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,
Plug the refrigerator back in.
NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Freezer Light
CAUTION:Light bulbsmay
be hot,
Appearance may varg
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Unplug the refrigerator.
Thebulb islocated at the top of the
freezer insidea light shield.Toremove the
shield,grasp the shieldat the back and
pull out to releasethe 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.
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Installation
Instructions Refrigerator
Models 21 and 25
Double Freezer Drawers
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• INPORTANT- Savetheseinstructionsforlocal
inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT- Observeall governing codes and
ordinances.
• Note to Installer- Besureto leavethese instructionswith
the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructionsfor future
reference.
• Skilllevel - Installation ofthis appliance requiresbasic
mechanical skills.
•Completion time- RefrigeratorInstallation
20 minutes
Water Line Installation
30 minutes
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
20 minutes
• Properinstallation isthe responsibilitUof the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is notcovered
under the Warrantg,
PREPARATION
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS
If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorwag, the
refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.
• To remove the refrigerator door,seeStep1 in the
Reversingthe DoorSwingsection.
• Toremove the freezerdrawer,seethe Removingthe
FreezerDrawer section.
WATER SUPPLYTO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)
If the refrigerator has an icemaker,itwill have to be
connected to a coldwater line.A GEwater supply kit
(containing tubing, shutoff valve,fittings and instructions)
isavailable at extra cost from your dealer,bg visitingour
Websiteat ge.com (inCanadaat www.geappliances.ca)
or from Partsand Accessories,800.626.2002(InCanada
1,888,261,3055),
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MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)
Lag Bolts
Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors
Anchor Sleeves
ForAnti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETEFloors Onlu
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Adjustable Wrench 3/8" and 5/16" Socket
Ratchet/Driver
i/4"Outer Diameter
Compression Nut
and Ferrule {sleeve)
(icemaker models only)
Phillips Head Screwdriver
3/32", 1/8" and 1/4" Allen
wrenches
1/8" Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill Tapemeasure
J ,,})Y)
Pencil
Wire Cutters
1/4" Nut Driver
Level
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (on 21 ft. models)
A'kWARNING
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Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator
can tip forward.
Injury to persons can result.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this
refrigerator.
[] MEASURE CABINET OPENING
AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH
Measure width of cabinet opening where
refrigerator will be placed, W.
Be sure to account for any countertop
overhang, baseboard thickness and any
clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less
than 36 inches. The refrigerator will be placed
approximatelg in the middle of this opening.
Rear Wall
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l REFRIGERATOR
Front
Baseboard
Thickness
or Countertop
_I I_" Overhang
, (Whichever
"_' Is Greater) Plus
Ang Desired
Clearance
RH Side
[] 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 !).
Figure 1 - Installation Overview
2 Wall Holes
Bracket
on the .-o-"_ RHSide of Locator Template
Refrigerator _ Refrigerator Sheet
[] 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,
approximately 7W' 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 your configuration and type 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. Identify the screw holes on the
anti-tip floor bracket for your configuration.
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[] LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET (cont.)
Figure 2 - Acceptable Screw
Placement Locations
Preferred Installation - Preferred Installation -
Wood Concrete
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Minimum Acceptable #1 -
Wall Plate Stud Minimum Acceptable #2 -
Wood Floor
Minimum Acceptable #3 -
Concrete Floor
[] 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 may be used if a drill
is not available) AND remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
• Mount the anti-tip floor bracket by fastening
the 2, or preferably 4, #10-16 hex-head
screws tightly into place as illustrated in
Figure 3.
Figure 3 - Attachment to
Wall and Floor
2 Screws Floor ["1 Wall
Rear RH Corner Must Enter Bracket I I
of the Wood or \ I I
Refrigerator _ Metal Stud _ N, H Wall
[] 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 appropriately.
[] 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.
[] 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 approximately 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.
[] Gently 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, carefully
rock the refrigerator forward and backward
until engagement occurs and you notice that
the refrigerator is fully pushed up against the
rear wall.
[] OPTIONAL: Adjust the rear (and front) wheel
height settings to fully engage the rear anti-tip
brackets, while also aligning the refrigerator
front with the cabinet front face.
NOTE:
If you pull the refrigerator out and away from the
wall for any reason, muke sure the unti-tip floor
brucket is enguged when the refrigerutor is pushed
buck uguinst the reur wull.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not installthe refrigerator where the temperature will
go below 60°F(16°C)because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not 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 easeofinstallation, proper
air circulationand 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 (on some models)
• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is 34-1/2" deep.
Doors and passagewags leading to the installation
location must be at least 36" wide in order to leave
the doors and handles attached to the refrigerator
while transporting it into the installation location. If
passagewags ore less than 36", the refrigerator doors
and handles con easilg be scratched and damaged.
The top cop and doors con be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safelg moved indoors. Start with
Step A.
• If it is not necessarg to remove doors, skip Step A.
Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the
refrigerator is in the final location.
• SKIDREMOVAL:Tilt refrigerator to each side to
remove skid.
• NOTE:Use a podded hand truck to move this
refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand truck
with a side against the truck. We stronglg recommend
that TWO PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.
[] Locate and remove the two Phillipshead screws on
the top of the refrigerator. Remove the two screws on
each side at the rear of the top cap. Lift off and
remove top cap.
[] Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1 through
3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section.
[] Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Referto
"Removing Freezer Drawers" section.
[] Move refrigerator to the installation location.
REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.} (on some models)
REINSTALLDOORS, DRAWERSAND TOPCAP
[] Carefullg lowerthe door onto the center hinge.Reinstall
top hinge.NOTE:Ensurethe doorisproperlg alignedto
the case top to avoid readjustment of the door during
top cap reinstallation.
[] Placecap overthe top of the refrigerator.Reinstallthe
original screwsin the top and back of the cap.
[] Reinstallthe bottom freezer drawer.Referto "Replacing
the FreezerDrawers"section.
Top
Hinge B
[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
licemaker and dispenser models)
A coldwater supplgisrequired for automatic icemoker
operation. If there isnot a coldwater supplg,gou
will need to provide one.SeeInstallingthe Water
Linesection.
NOTES:
• Beforemaking the connectionto the refrigerator,be
surethe refrigerator power cord is notplugged into
the wall outlet.
• If gour refrigerator does not havea water filter,we
recommend installing one ifgour water supplg has
sandor particlesthat couldclog the screen ofthe
refrigerator's water valve. Installitin the water line
near the refrigerator.If usingGESmartConnectT'
RefrigeratorTubing Kit, gou will need an additional
tube (WXO8XIO002)to connect the filter.Do not cut
plastictube to installfilter.
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Installation Instructions
[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.)
[] If you ore using copper tubing, place a
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing coming from the house cold
water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect"
tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the
tubing.
[] If you are using copper tubing, insert the end
of the tubing into the refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator, as far as
possible. While holding the tubing, tighten
the fitting.
If you ore using GE SmortConnect TM tubing,
insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator connection, at the back of the
refrigerator, and tighten the compression
nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten one
additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
[] Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
Icemoker-Reodg models
Tubing
Clamp
1/4"Copper
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection SmartConnecf"
Tubing
Icemoker-lnstolled Models
Refrigerator
Connection
Ferrule
(sleeve) 1/4"
Compression
SmartConnect"
Tubing
TubingClamp
1/4" Tubing
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[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
(icemoker end dispenser models)
Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house
water supply) and check for any leaks.
[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
On models with an icemaker, before plugging in
the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power
switch is set to the 0 (off) position.
See the grounding information attached to the
power cord.
[] PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE
Hove the refrigerator to its final location. Hake
suretheback sideoftherefrigeratorengages the
anti-tip bracket properly. The anti-tip floor bracket
should line up with the cutout in the back bottom
of the refrigerator, and fit through the cutout when
the refrigerator is pushed into position. (Refer to
page 16,Step 2A for more information.)
[] LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR
Turnthe front roller adjusting
screwsclockwise to raise the
refrigerator,counterclockwise
to lower it. Usea B/8" hex
wrench with extension,or an
adjustable wrench, Roller adjusting screws
Toadjust the rollers on 21'CounterDepthmodels:
Thesemodels alsohave rear adjustable rollersso you
can align the refrigerator with your kitchen cabinets,
Usea B/8" hexwrench with extensionto turn the
screwsfor the rear rollers-clockwise to raise the
refrigerator,counterclockwise to lower it.

instatlation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont.)
[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD
DOOR HANDLE
(Forplacement in the installation location or
reversal of the handles - on some models)
Stainless steel (on some models):
Q REHOVINGTHE
DOORHANDLE:
Loosenthe set
screwswith the
3/32" Allenwrench
and remove the
handle.NOTE:For
DoubleDoor models,
follow the same
procedure on the
opposite door.
Badge
Mounting
Fasteners
(appearance mag varg)
Plastic handle (on some models):
I_ REMOVINGTHEDOORHANDLE:Depressthe tab on
Q
the undersideof the handle andslidethe handle up
and off of the mounting fasteners.
REVERSINGTHE
DOORHANDLE
(onsome models):
• Removethe
handle mounting
fasteners with a
1/4" Allen wrench
and transfer the
handle mounting
fasteners to the
right side. Haunting
• Removethe Fasteners
logo badge.
• Removeand (appearancemagvarg)
transfer the plug
button to the left
side ofthe fresh food door,NOTE:Usea flat plastic
edgeto preventdamagingthe door.Removeang
adhesive on the door with a mild detergent, Remove
the paper covering on the adhesivebacking on the
logo badge prior to carefullg attaching the badge to
the door.
Badge
[] REMOVE THE TOP AND BOTTOM
FREEZER DRAWER HANDLES
Stainless steel and plastic handles:
O Loosenthe set screwslocated onthe undersideof
the handle with the 1/8" Allenwrench and remove
the handle.
NOTE:Ifthe handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed,usea 1/4" Allenwrench.
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