GE PGSS5PJZASS 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 ........ 50-52
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 15
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawers ............... 23-26
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models onlg) ....... 27-29
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 33-3 7
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 55
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........... /41
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... /42
Warrantg for Canadian
Customers ......................... /40
Warrantg for U.S. Customers ....... 59
Models 21 and 25 Double Freezer Drawers
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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 comportment.
225D1804P010 49-60614 04-10GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Usethisappliance onlyfor itsintendedpurposeasdescribedin this Owner'sManual.
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 itis used.
:Donot allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
shelvesin the refrigerator.They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously injurethemselves.
Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
: Donot store or usegasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids inthe 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 necessarily small.Becareful
closing doors when children are inthe area.
: 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 is plugged in.
Unplugthe refrigerator beforecleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommendthat any servicing
beperformed bya qualified individual.
: Setting either or both controlsto 0 (off) does not
remove power to the light circuit.
: Donot refreezefrozen foods which have
thawed completely.
ADANGER! 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 "justa few days."
Ifyou 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:
Takeoff 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 safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However,if you must usean extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed(inthe United
States)or a CSAcertified (inCanada),:3-wiregrounding 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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AWARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
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.
Havethe wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make surethe outlet is
properly 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.
Therefrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which hasa voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
Thisprovides the best performance and also prevents
overloading housewiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
Neverunplug 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 showscrocks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll overor damage the power cord.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the controls with temperature settings.
(Models with controls inside the refrigerator)
Hold for 3 Seconds
to octivate Lock
_ ENERGY SAVER ON
FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
O°F 37°F
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(Models with controls on the door)
NOTE:Therefrigerator isshipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, removeit now.
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator
compartment and O°Ffor the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature
to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SETtemperature 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
ForControls-on-the-Door Models:
Modelswith ExternalDispensers:
Tochangethe Refrigeratortemperature:
AccessBy:Home>Refrigerator
ActivateBy:Usingthearrowstoselectthedesired
temperature.YoumustpressENTERto setthenew
temperature.
Tochangethe Freezertemperature:
AccessBy:Home>Freezer
ActivateBy:Usingthearrowstoselectthedesired
temperature.YoumustpressENTERto setthenew
temperature.
Oncethedesiredtemperaturehasbeenset,thedisplagwill
returntotheHOMEscreenandshowthesettemperatures
underneaththeactualtemperaturedisplayforseveral
seconds.Severaladjustmentsmagberequired.Eachtime
gouadjustthecontrols,allow2/4hoursforthe refrigerator
to reachthetemperaturegouhaveset.
ForControls Inside the Refrigerator:
Openingthedoordisplagstheactualtemperature.To
changethetemperature,presseithertheWARMERor
COLDERtouch padsuntilthedesiredtemperatureis
displaged.
Oncethedesiredtemperaturehasbeenset,the
temperaturedisplagwillreturnto theactualrefrigerator
andfreezertemperaturesafter5 seconds.Several
adjustmentsmagberequired.
Eachtimegouadjustcontrols,allow2/4hoursforthe
refrigeratortoreachthetemperaturegouhaveset.
Toturn thecoolingsystemoff,taptheWARMERpadfor
eithertherefrigeratororthefreezeruntilthedisplagshows
OFF.Toturn theunitbackan,presstheCOLDERpadfor
eithertherefrigeratororfreezer.ThenpresstheCOLDER
padagainandit willgoto thepresetpointsofO°Fforthe
freezerand37°Fforthe refrigerator.Settingeitheror both
controlstoOFFstopscoolingin boththefreezerand
refrigeratorcomportments,butdoesnotshutoffelectrical
powertotherefrigerator.
Modelswith ExternalDispensers:
AccessBy:Home>Options>InformationandSettings>
CoolingSgstemOFF
Toturnthecooling%stembackon,pressthetouchscreen
andpresstheONbutton.
Activate By:PressingENTER.

About TurboCooL TM (onsomemodels) GEAppliances.com
Turbo Cool
(onsome models)
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(on some models)
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 away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature
or when putting away warm leftovers. Itcan
alsobe usedif the refrigerator has been
without power for an extended period.
Onceactivated, the compressor will turn on
immediately and the fans will cycle on and
off at high speed as needed for eight hours.
The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F(!°C),then itwill 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
PressTurboCool.The refrigerator
temperature display will show k c.
After TurboCool iscomplete, the
refrigerator compartment will return
to the original setting.
NOTES: Therefrigerator 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 they have
cycled on.
(on some models)
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ALARM
(onsome models)
About Door Alarm Ionsome models)
Thedoor alarm will sound ifany door isopen
for more than 2 minutes. Thebeeping stops
when you close the door.

About the water filter. (onsome modeN
i5 /k k Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge is located in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thereisa 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 dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
On models with external dispensers,the top
of the LCDscreenwill displag, "Replace
Water Filter."
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available.
Theicemakerwill not operate without the
filter or filter bgpass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order udditional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliunces.com, or cull GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model MWF
Customers inCanada should consult
the gellow pages for the nearest Mabe
ServiceCenter.
Water Filter
Ho!d 3 Secs
(onsomemodels)
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Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If gou are replacing the 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.
ACAUTION:If air hasbeen
trapped in the system,thefilter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing,
0 Removethe protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
0Fillthe 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 it stops.When
the cartridge isproperlg installed,gou will
feel it "click"as it locks into place.Do not
overtighten.
Run1½gallonsfrom the dispenser to
clear the sgstem and prevent sputtering.
SeeToUsetheDispensersection.
0 Pressand hold the RESETWATERFILTER
pad for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newlg-installed water filter cartridge
mag cause water to spurt from the
dispenser.
(on some models)
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About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Somemodelshavewireshelvesthatcan
beadjustedinthesamemanner.
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Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
0 Removeall itemsfrom the shelf.
0 Tiltthe 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 of the shelf locksinto place.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproofshelveshave specialedgesto help
prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove or replace the shelves,see
RearrangingtheShelves.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsomemodels)
Theslide-out spillproof shelf allows gou to
reach items stored behind others.The special
edges are designedto help prevent spills
from dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove:
Removeall items from shelf.
Slidethe shelf out until itstops.
0 Liftthe front edge of the shelf until the
central tabs are above the front bar.
Continue pulling the shelf forward until
{tcan be removed.
To replace:
Placethe rear shelf tabsjust in front of
the central notches on the shelf frame.
Slidethe shelf in until the central tabs are
slightlg behind the front bar.
Lowerthe shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slidethe shelf in.
lake surethat theshelf sitsflat after
reinstallation and doesn'tmove freelyfrom
sideto side.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way in
before you close the 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. The binwill lock in place.
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.
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.
Adjustable Divider in Freezer Basket
Thefreezer basket has a divider that can be
both repositioned or removed.
Toremove: Pullthe divider forward until the
rear locating tabs are out of the slots.Turn
the divider slightlg to the sideto releasethe
front locating tabs and lift out.
Toreplace: Turnthe divider slightlg to one
sidesothe tabs on the front fit into the vent
slotson the basket. Positionthe divider so
the back locating tabs snap into place in the
back vent slots.
Toreposition: Removethe divider.Slidethe
divider to the right of center to the desired
location and replaceas instructed above.
NOTE:The dividercannot be placed to the
left of center because itwould interfere with
the icemaker.
About the additional features.
Not all features are on all 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.com
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excess water that mag accumulate inthe
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped drg.
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slidethe control all the wag to the
HIGHsetting to provide higher humiditg
recommended for most vegetables.
Slidethe control all the wag to the LOW
setting to provide lower humiditg levels
recommended for most fruits.
Adjustable Temperature Dell Pan Ionsome models)
Slidethe control all the wag 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:
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.
Lockall four swing locksby rotating them
to the lock position.
0 Liftthe lid to access the 4 swing locks.
Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
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Lowerthe lid and slidein the drawer.
Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.

About thefreezer.
Not all features are on all models.
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Freezer Shelves and Baskets
0 A full-width upper basket in top drawer
O Ice bucket
A deep full-width lower basket with
the divider in the bottom drawer
Appearanceandfeaturesmayvary
Appearance may vary
Basket Removal (Top Drawer)
Toremove the full-width basket:
Open the top freezer drawer until it stops.
Thefreezer basket restson the inside
tabs on the drawer slides.
Liftthe front end ofthe basket sothat the
front two alignment tabs come out of the
metal slidebrackets first. Then rotate the
front edge of the basket up while lifting
the remaining two rear alignment tabs
out of the metal slide brackets.
Hake sure the plastic sleevesremain
attached to the 4 slotson the metal slide
brackets.
When replacing the full-width basket:
Tiltthe basket back and lower it down into
the drawer. Rotatethe basketto a horizontal
position and pressit down into the slots.
NOTE:Alwags be sure that all 4 baskettabs
are engaged inthe metal slidebrackets
before sliding back into the freezer.
Basket Removal (Bottom Drawer)
TheBottom Drawer basket isa 2-piece
basket.
Toremove the 2-piece basket:
Open the bottom freezer drawer until
it stops.
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Pullthe dividerforward untilthe rear
locating tabs are out ofthe slots.Turn the
divider slightlg to the sideto releasethe
front locating tabs and lift out.
Thefreezer basket restson the metal
slide brackets and isheld in placewith
swing locks.
Turn the swing locksfrom horizontal to
vertical position.
Liftthe front portion of the basket up,
rotate ittoward gou,and bring itstraight
up to remove.
Liftthe back portion of the basket up and
out ofthe drawer.
When replacing the 2-piece basket:
Placethe rear of the basket onto the
metal slide brackets.Therewill be 2 pins
on each underside of the back that will
align for securing the basket.
Seatthe front of the basket onto
the metal slide brackets and overthe
swing locks.
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Turnthe swing locksfrom vertical to
horizontal position to lockthe basket
in place.
Turnthe divider slightlg to one sideso
the tabs on the front fit into the vent slots
on the basket. Positionthe divider sothe
back locating tabs snap into place in the
back vent slots.
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About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Power
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Light beeer/4rrn
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
The icemakerwill produce seven cubes
per cycle-approximately 100-!30 cubes
in a 2a-hour period,depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other useconditions.
Seebelow for how to access iceand reach
the power switch.
If the refrigerator isoperated before the
water connection ismade to the icemaker,
setthe power switch in the 0foff) position.
Whenthe refrigerator hasbeen connected to
the water supply, set the power switch to the
I(on)position.The icemaker power light will
turn green when the freezer light switch is
pressed in or when the freezer door isclosed.
Theicemakerwillfill with water when itcools
to 15°F(-10°C).A newly installedrefrigerator
may take 12to 2a hoursto begin making
icecubes.
Youwill hear a buzzing sound each time the
icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of iceto
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, oldice cubes will
become cloudy,taste stale and shrink.
NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-overage
water pressure,you may hear the icemaker
cyclemultiple times when making one batch
of ice.
NOTE:Setthe power switch to the 0 (off)
position if the water supply isshut off.
Toreachthe )ower switch.
Accessing Ice and Reaching the
Power Switch
Toreach the icemaker power switch,
open the top freezer drawer and remove the
full-width basket. Always be sureto replace
the basket.
Toaccess ice, open the bottom freezer
drawer. Theice bucket islocated below
the mullion. Pullitforward to access ice. Toaccess ice.
Mullion
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 needed for your model.
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DispenserCradle
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SpillShelf
To Use the Dispenser (onsome models)
Pressthe glass gently against the top of the
dispenser cradle.
Thespill shelf isnot self-draining.To reduce
water spotting, the shelf should be cleaned
regularly.
If no water isdispensedwhen therefrigerator
isfirst installed,theremay be air in the water
linesystem.Pressthe dispenserarm and run
;U/zgallons to remove trapped air from the
water line and to fill the water system.To
flush out impurities in the water line,throw
away thefirst sixglassfuls of water.
Locking the Dispenser
Pressthe LOCKpad for 3 seconds to lock
the dispenser and control panel.Tounlock,
pressand hold the pad again for 3 seconds.
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About the automatic icemaker.
Precise Fill (on some models)
Thiswaterdispenserisequippedwith afeature
calledPreciseFill.Thisfeatureallowsgouto
choosea preciseamountofwater.Unitsinclude
ounces,cups,pintsor liters.
Modelswith ExternalDispensers
AccessBy:Home> PreciseFill>SetAmount
ActivateBy:Usingthearrowbuttonsto selectthe
desiredamount.PressMOREUNITSto select
betweenCUPS,OUNCES,PINTSor LITERS.
O Pressthecupagainstthecradleandwater
willbegindispensing,ttwillautomaticallg
stopwhentheamountsethasbeen
dispensed.Thedisplagwillshowthere
isnowaterlefttodispense,thenreset.
NOTE:Donotleavethedispenserunattended
whenwaterisbeingdispensecL
O tf gouwouldliketostopdispensingwater
beforethespecifiedamounthasbeen
dispensed,justremovethecupfromthe
cradle.Thedisplagwillshowtheamountleft
to dispense.
Care and cleaning ofthe refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoor handles and trim. Cleanwith a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with
a soft cloth. Donot usewax on the door
handlesand trim.
Keepthe outsideclean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dishdetergent.
Dry and polishwith a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave a
residue that con erode the paint. Do not
usescouring 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 cleaner works best.
Donot 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.
Donot scrub with steel-wool pads or other
abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leavean open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If
this isnot 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 drg.
After cleaningthe door gaskets,applg a thin
lagerof petroleumjellg to the door gasketsat
the hinge side.Thishelpskeepthe gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
Avoid cleaningcoldglass shelveswith hot
water becausetheextreme temperature
differencemay causethem to break. Handle
glass shelvescarefully.Bumping tempered
glass con causeit to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts
with soapg water. Wipe cleanwith a sponge,
damp cloth or paper towel.
Donot scrub with steel-wool padsor other
abrasive cleaners.
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Behind the Refrigerator
Becareful when moving the refrigerator
awag from the wall. Alltgpes of floor
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 itstraight in. Moving
the refrigerator in a sidedirection mag
result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
Lowerthe leveling legsuntil theg touch
the floor.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sureyou don't roll over the power cord or
icemaker supply line (on some models) and
ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if
equipped).
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Clean the interior
with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (!5 ml)of baking soda to one
quart (! liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
Set the 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 aqualified servicerdrain the water
supplg sgstem (on some models)to prevent
serious propertg damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as base grille,
shelves and drawers bg taping them
securelg in place to prevent damage.
When usinga hand truck to move the
refrigerator,do not rest the front or back
of the refrigerator against the hand truck.
Thiscould damage the refrigerator. Handle
onlg from the sidesof the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Turning the control to the 0 (ofg position does not remove power to the light circuit.
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Refrigerator Lights
For models with LEDlights:
An authorized technician will needto replace
the LEDlight.
For models with incandescent lights:
ACAUTION: Li_U_ul_may
be hot.
Unplugthe refrigerator.
To remove the light shield,graspthe
shieldat the back and pull out to release
the tabs at the back.
Rotatethe shield down and then forward
to releasethe tabs at the front of
the shield.
O After replacing with an appliance bulb
of the same or lowerwattage, replace
the shield.
O Plugthe refrigerator back in.
NOTE:Appliance bulbs mag be ordered from
GEPartsand Accessories,800.626.2002.
Light
Shield
Appearance may vary
Freezer Light
ACAUTION: Lightbulbsmay
be hot.
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Unplugthe refrigerator.
Removethe freezer basketfor access.
Thebulb islocated at the rear of the
freezer insidea light shield.
To remove,grasp the 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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Installatio
Istr ct" Sefri erator
Models 21 and 25
Double Freezer Drawers
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- savetheseinstructionsforlocal
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 LineInstallation
30 minutes
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
20 minutes
Properinstallationisthe responsibilitgofthe installer.
Productfailure due to improper installation isnot covered
under the Worrontg.
PREPARATION
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS
If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the
refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.
• Toremove the refrigerator door,seeStep1 in the
Reversingthe DoorSwingsection.
• Toremove the freezer drawer,seethe Removingthe
FreezerDrawer section.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
ION SOME MODELS}
If the refrigerator has on icemoker,itwill hoveto be
connected to o cold water line.AGEwater supplg kit
(containing tubing, shutoff valve,fittings and instructions)
isavailable at extra cost from gout dealer,bgvisiting our
Websiteat GEAppliances.com(inCanada at
www.GEAppliances.ca)or from Portsand Accessories,
800.626.2002(InCanada 1.800.661.1616).
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included)
LagBolts
DrillBitAppropriateforAnchors
AnchorSleeves
ForAnti-TipBracketMountedon CONCRETEFloors0nly
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
AdjustableWrench 3/8 and5/16 Socket
Ratchet/Driver
1/4 OuterDiameter
CompressionNut
andFerrule(sleeve)(icemal<er
modelsonly)
Phillips-HeadScrewdriver
3/32 ,1/8 and1/4
Allenwrenches
1/8 DrillBitand
Electricor HandDrill Tapemeasure
Pencil 1/4 NutDriver
WireCutters Level
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET Con21ft. models}
A WARNING
Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator
can tip forward.
Injury to persons can result.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this
refrigerator.
r[] MEASURE CABINET OPENING
AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATORWIDTH
Measure width of cabinet opening where
refrigerator will be placed, W.
Be sure to account for ang countertop
overhang, baseboard thickness and ang
clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less
than 36 inches. The refrigerator will be placed
approximatelg in the middle of this opening.
Baseboard
RearWall Thickness
or Countertop
_i i_ Overhang
(Whichever
W _' Is Greater)Plus
AnyDesired
Clearance
REFRIGERATOR RHSide
Front
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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
Refrigerator Sheet
r_ 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 7¼ from the edge of the sheet
or the RH side of the refrigerator.
rcl Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor
bracket as a template for marking the holes
based upon gour configuration and tgpe 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
r2]LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET {cont.)
Figure 2- Acceptable Screw Placement
Locations
PreferredInstallation- PreferredInstallation-
Wood Concrete
MinimumAcceptable#1-
Wall PlateStud MinimumAcceptable#2 - Wood Floor
MinimumAcceptable#3 -
ConcreteFloor
[_] ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION
r_ 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 o drill
is not available) AND remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
Mount the anti-tip floor bracket bg fastening
the 2, or preferoblg 4, #10-16 hex-heod
screws tightlg into place as illustrated in
Figure 5.
Figure3- Attachmentto
Wall and Floor
RearRHCornerof
the Refrigerator
2 ScrewsMust Floor
EnterWoodor Bracket
Metal Stud
Wall
Wall
Plate
Stud
Floor
r_ CONCRETEWall and Floor Construction:
•Anchors required (not provided):
a each 1/a" x 1 1/2" log 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 us
indicated in Step 2. Remove the Iocator
template from the floor.
• Install the lug bolts through the anti-tip floor
bracket and tighten appropriotelg.
r_ 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.
Haunt the anti-tip floor bracket using the
Hinimum 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
buck upproximatelg 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 buck into the
cabinet opening until it comes to u complete
stop. Check to see if the refrigerator front lines
up with the cabinet front face. If not, corefullg
rock the refrigerator forward and backward
until engagement occurs and gou 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.
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NOTE:
If you pull the refrigerator out and away from the
wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor
bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed
back against the rear wall.

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Donot installthe refrigerator where thetemperature will
go below60°F (16°C)because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
• Donot installthe refrigerator where thetemperature will
go above 100°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 electrical connections.
Standard Depth Counter Depth
Models Models
Sides 1/8 (3mm) 1/8 (3mm)
Top 1 (25mm) 1 (25mm)
Back Z (25mm) Z/2 (Z3mm)
REMOVE TOP CAP {onsome models)
• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is 34-I/2 deep.
Doors and passageways 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
passageways are less than 36 , the refrigerator doors
and handles can easily be scratched and damaged.
The top cap and doors can be removed to allow the
refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. Start with
Step A.
• If it is not necessary 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 padded hand truck to move this
refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand truck
with a side against the truck. We strongly recommend
that TWO PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.
r_ Locote and remove the two Phillips head screws on
the top of the refrigerator. Removethe two screws
on each sideat the rear of the top cup. Lift off and
remove top cop.
r_ Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1
through 3 of"Reversing the Door Swing" section.
r_ Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Refer to
"Removing Freezer Drawers" section.
r_ Move refrigerator to the instollotion locution.
REMOVE TOP CAP {cont.)Ion some models)
REINSTALLDOORS,DRAWERSAND TOP CAP
r_ corefully lowerthe door onto the center hinge. Reinstoll
top hinge.NOTE:Ensurethe door isproperlg oligned to
the cose top to ovoid reodjustment of the door during
top cup reinstollotion.
r_ Plocecup overthe top of the refrigerotor. Reinstollthe
originol screws inthe top and buck of the cup.
[_ Reinstollthe bottom freezer drower. Referto "Replocing
the FreezerDrowers"section.
A
Top
HingeB
ITI CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A coldwoter supplgis requiredfor outomotic icemoker
operotion. Ifthere isnot o cold woter supplg,gou
will need to provide one.SeeInstallingthe Water
Linesection.
NOTES:
Beforemoking the connection to the refrigerotor,be
surethe refrigerotor power cord isnot plugged into
the woll outlet.
If gour refrigerotor does not hove o woter filter,we
recommend installing one if gour woter supplg hos
sondor porticlesthot could clog the screen of the
refrigerotor's woter volve. Instollit in the woter line
neor the refrigerotor. If using GESmortConnecf"
RefrigerotorTubingKit, gou will needon odditionol
tube (WXO8XIO002)to connect the filter. Donot cut
plostictube to instollfilter.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.}
If you are using copper tubing, place a
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing coming from the house cold
water supplg.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect TM
tubing, the nuts are alreadg assembled to the
tubing.
FB] If you are using copper tubing, insert the end
of the tubing into the refrigerator connection,
atthe back of the refrigerator, as far as
possible. While holding the tubing, tighten
the fitting.
If you are using GE SmartConnect 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
mag cause leaks.
[] Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in position. You mag need to prg open
the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker-Ready models
Tubing
Clamp
1/4 Copper
Tubing
1/4
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection SmartConnectTM
Tubing
Icemaker-lnstalled Models
Ferrule 1/4
Refrigerator (sleeve) Compression
Connection
SmartConnecff
Tubing
1/4 Tubing
TubingClamp
[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
(icemaker and dispenser models)
Turn the water on atthe shutoff valve (house
water supplg) and check for ang 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 loft} position.
See the grounding information attached to the
power cord.
[41 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE
Move the refrigerator to its final location. Make
sure the back side of the refrigerator engages the
anti-tip bracket properlg. 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.)
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I'_ LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR
Turnthe front roller adjusting
screws clockwiseto roise the
refrigerator,counterclockwise
to lower it. Usea 3/8 hex
wrench with extension,or an
adjustable wrench. Rolleradjustingscrews
Toadjust the rollers on 21'CounterDepth models:
Thesemodelsalso have rear adjustable rollersso gou
can align the refrigerator with gour kitchencabinets.
Usea 3/8 hexwrench with extensionto turn the
screws for the rear rollers-clockwise to raise the
refrigerator,counterclockwise to lower it.

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)
[_] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD
DOOR HANDLE
(For placement in the installation location or
reversal of the handles - on some models}
Stainless steel Ion some models):
@ REMOVINGTHEDOOR
HANDLE:Loosenthe
set screwswith the
3/]2 Allen wrench
and remove the
handle.NOTE:For
Double Doormodels,
follow the same
procedure on the
opposite door.
Badge
Mounting
Fasteners
(appearancemayvary)
Plastic handle (on
some models}:
@ REMOVINGTHEDOORHANDLE:Depressthe tub on
the undersideof the handle end slidethe handle up
and off of the mounting fasteners.
REVERSINGTHE
0DOORHANDLE
(onsome models):
• Removethe
handle mounting
fasteners with a
1//4 Allen
wrench and
transfer the
handle mounting
fasteners to the
right side.
Removethe logo
badge.
Mounting
Fasteners
f
Badge
(appearancemay vary)
• Remove and
transfer the plug button to the left
side ofthe fresh food door.NOTE:Usea flat plastic
edge to prevent damaging the door. Removeang
adhesive on the door with a mild detergent. Remove
the paper covering on the adhesivebacking on the
logo badge priorto carefullgattaching the badge to
the door.
[Z] REMOVE THE TOP AND BOTTOM
FREEZER DRAWER HANDLES
Stainless steel and plastic handles:
@ Loosenthe set screws located on the undersideof
the handle with the 1/8 Allen wrench and remove
the handle.
NOTE:Ifthe handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed,usea 1//4 Allenwrench.
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