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Safety Instructions ............ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Ice maker ........... 15, 16
Care and Cleaning ............. 18, 19
ClimoteKeeper2 TM.................... 6
Crispers and Pans .................. 14
CustomCooF" . .................... 7, 9
Ice and Water Dispenser ....... 17-18
Quick Ice ........................... 17
Refrigerotor Doors ................. 13
Replocing the Light Bulbs ........... 20
Set Feotures ........................ 6
Shelves and Bins ............... 11, 12
Temperature Controls ............... 5
TurboCooF _ . ........................ 6
Water Filter ........................ 10
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 30-33
Having the Refrigerator ........ 28-29
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 25
Trim Kits and Ponds ............ 21-24
Water Line Installation ......... 34-36
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 38-4o
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 37
Consumer Support
Performance Data Sheet ........ 43,44
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ........ 46
Warranty (Canadian) ............... 41
Warranty (U.S.) ..................... 42
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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 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.
, Do not allow children to climb,stand or hang on the shelves
in the refrigerator.They could damage the refrigerator and
seriouslyinjure themselves.
, Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when handsare damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
, Do not store or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
, In refrigerators with automatic ice makers,avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element located on the bottom of the ice maker.
Do not placefingers or hands on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances
between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are
necessarilysmall. Becareful closing doors when children are
inthe area.
, Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommend that any servicingbe
performed by a qualified individual
,Non-LCO models: Setting either or both controls to 0 [ofg
does not remove power to the light circuit.
,LCDmodels: Turning the cooling system off does not remove
power to the light circuit.
, Donot refreezefrozen foods which havethawed completely.
, Always clean the CustomCool'" Trayafter thawing food.

ADANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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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 'lust a few days." Ifyou are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Awuy Your Old Refrigerutor or
Freezer'.
Takeoff the doors.
Leavethe shelvesin placeso that 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 on extension
cord.
However, ifyou must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)or a CSA-listed (in
Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of
the cord be !5 amperes (minimum) and !20 volts.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
HOW TOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under anycircumstances,cut or remove the third [ground)prong from the power cord.Forpersonal safety,this
appliance must beproperly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance isequipped with a :S-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard :S-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimizethe possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Havethe wall outlet and circuit checked bya qualified
electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly grounded.
Ifthe outlet isa standard 2-prong outlet, it isyour personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replacedwith a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a 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.
Alwaysgrip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Repairor replace immediately all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Donot use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either
end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not
to roll over or damage the power cord.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the temperature controls. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models. Your controls may be similar to the following:
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Touch-LED Dispenser Control
NOTE:Therefrigeratorisshippedwith
protective filmcoveringthe temperature
controls.If thisfilmwasnotremoved
duringinstallation,removeit now.
Thetemperaturecontrolsarepresetinthefactoryat37°F(3°C)forthe
refrigeratorcompartmentandO°F(-!8°C)forthefreezercompartment
Allow24 hoursforthetemperaturetostabilizetothepreset
recommendedsettings.
Refrigeratortemperaturescanbeadjustedbetween34°Fand46°F
(1°Cto8°0,andthefreezertemperaturescanbeadjustedbetween-6%
and+8°F(-21°Cto-13°0.
To change the Refrigerator temperature:
Tactile-LED Dispenser Control
ThetemperaturecontrolscandisplayboththeSETtemperatureaswell
astheactualtemperatureinthe refrigeratorandfreezer.Theactual
temperaturemayvaryslightlyfromtheSETtemperaturebasedon
usageandoperatingenvironment.
Onsomemodels,settingbothcontrolstothewarmestsettinguntil
thedisplayflashes(off)willstopcoolinginboththefreezerand
refrigeratorcompartments.
Onothermodels,settingeithercontroltothewarmestsetting
untilthedisplayflashes(off)willstopthecoolingtothefreezerand
refrigerator.
NOTE:Turningtherefrigeratoroffviathecontrolsonthetouch
paneldoesnotshutoffelectricalpowertothe refrigerator.
NOTE:Therefrigeratorisshippedwith protectivefilmcoveringthe
temperaturecontrols,ifthisfilmwasnotremovedduringinstallation,
removeit now.
Touch-LEDDispenser Control'.
Tochange the temperature, press and releasethe FREEZER
TEHP/FRIDGETEMPpad.TheSETlight will come on and
the display will show the settemperature. Tochange the
temperature, tap either the A or V pad until the desired
temperature isdisplayed.
Temperature
m ActuelTemp Set Tamp a
Recommended 0o F Recommended 37 ° F
Tactile LED Dispenser Control.
Oncethe desiredtemperature has been set,the temperature
display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer
temperatures after 5 seconds.Severaladjustments may be
required. Eachtime you adjust the controls, allow 2/4hours for
the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
ThetemperaturecontrolscandisplayboththeSETtemperatureaswell
astheactualtemperatureintherefrigeratorandfreezer.Theactual
temperaturemayvaryslightlyfromtheSETtemperaturebasedon
usageandoperatingenvironment.
Turning the cooling system off:Tactile-LED Dispenser Control
Onsomemodels,settingbothcontrolstothewarmestsettinguntil
thedisplayflashes(off)willstopcoolinginboththefreezerand
refrigeratorcompartments.
Onothermodels,settingeithercontroltothewarmestsetting
untilthedisplayflashes(off)willstopthecoolingtothefreezerand
refrigerator.
NOTE:Turningtherefrigeratoroffviathecontrolsonthetouch
paneldoesnotshutoffelectricalpowertotherefrigerator.
Touch-LEDDispenser Control:
Press and release the FREEZERTEHP/FRIDGETEHP pad.
Press Ato set freezer temperature to 5.The display will
show OFF.To turn the unit back on, press the FREEZER
TEHP/FRIDGETEtffP pad. Press A to set the freezer and
refrigerator temperatures to the preset points of 0°F(-18°C)
for the freezer and 37°F (3°C)for the refrigerator.
When the unit isturned back on, it will take up to 24 hours
to stabilize.
Performance Air Flow S stem
ThePerformance Air-Flow System isdesignedto maximize
temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments. This unique special feature consists ofthe
AirTower along the back wall of the refrigerator and the Air
Tunnelon the bottom portion ofthe freezer rear wall. Placing
food in front of the louvers on these components will not affect
performance. Although the AirTower and the AirTunnel can
be removed, doing sowill affect temperature performance.
(Forremoval instructions, on-line, contact usat ge.com or call
800.GECARES.InCanada,contact usat geappliances.caor call
1.800.561.3344.)

About Set Features.
Thispad is usedto selectthe following features:
TurboCool, Quick Ice,Door Alarm and Water
Filter.
About TurboCool.TM
PressingSETFEATURESrepeatedly will cycle
through all of the available features and then
exit the mode. If no keyis pressed,the mode
will exit and return to displaying features
currently set.
OR
How it Works
TurboCool T"rapidly coolsthe refrigerator
compartment in order to more quickly
cool foods. UseTurboCoolT"when adding
a large amount of food to the refrigerator
comportment, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature or
when putting away warm leftovers.It can also
be 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 speedas needed for eight
hours. Thecompressor will continue to run
until the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34% (I°C),then itwill cycleon
and off to maintain this setting. After 8 hours,or
if TurboCool" is pressedagain, the refrigerator
compartment will return to the original setting.
How to Use
Tactile LEDDispenser Control:
PressTurboCoolTM. TheTu.rboCooltemperuture .
displaywillshowTcandtheLEDwillbeactivated.
AfterTurboCooPiscomplete,theTurboCooP
indicatorlightwillgoout.
NOTES:Therefriqerutortemperuturecunnotbe
chungedduringTurboCooP.
Thefreezertemperatureisnotuffected
duringTurboCool_".
Wh.enope.ninqtherefrigerutordoorduring
TurboCooF",tTqefunswillcontinuetorunIt
they hovecycledon.
Touch-LEDDispenser Controls:
PressSETFEATURES.Therefrigerator
temperature display will show TurboCool_"
and/or TC.PressON/OFF.
After TurboCooP iscomplete, the refrigerator
compartment will return to the original setting.
NOTES:
Therefrigerator temperature cannot bechanged
during TurboCool_".
The freezer temperature is not affected during
TurboCooF".
Whenopening the refrigerator door during
TurboCooF', the fans will continue to run ifthey
havecycledon.
About ClimateKeeper2;" Ionsome models)
How it Works
TheClimateKeeper2TM isthe industry's most
advanced refrigeration system,delivering
optimum temperature and humidity
performance to keepfood garden fresh longer
and reduce freezer burn.
TheClimateKeeperZ" system features two
evaporators-one for the refrigerator and one
for the freezer.
Thisprovides two separate cooling systems,
and separates the airflow between the fresh
food and freezer compartments during normal
cooling operations.*
Thisensures that the humidity levelsin the
fresh food compartment are significantly higher
than in a conventional system,** allowing fresh
produce and other unsealed foods to retain
their moisture content and freshness longer.
Hoisture sensitivefoods such as fresh fruit,
salads,rice,etc.,can now be stored on open
shelveswithout excessivemoisture loss.
Dueto the higher humidity in the refrigerator,
you may on occasion experiencefog or
small amounts of moisture in the refrigerator
compartment. This isnormal and may
come and go as different food loads and
environmental conditions change. Wipe dry
with a paper towel ifdesired.
Theseparate airflow system minimizesthe
mixing of air between the two compartments,
which reduces fresh food odor transfer to
improve the taste of ice.
TheClimateKeeper2_"system also reduces
the number of defrosting cycles inthe freezer
evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn.
*Freezer air is used in the CustomCool feature.
**Testingshows a higher levelof humidity in
theFreshFoodsectionin ClimateKeeperZ"
refrigeratorsversusconventional units.

About CustomCoolf(onsome models) GEAppliances.com
_HowitWorks To_chL_o°,spenserCon_ro,
X TheCustomCool'" feature isusedto quickly Thepan istightly sealedto prevent temperature
chill items,thaw items or hold the pan at u fluctuations inthe rest of the refrigerator.
specific temperature. Thisfeature isa system of Thecontrols for this pan are located on the
dampers, u fun, u temperature thermistor and dispenser with the temperature controls.
u heater.
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ExpressThawTM
ExpressChillm.
How to Use
Emptythe pan.Placethe Chill/Thaw tray in
the pan. Placethe itemson the tray and
close the pan completely.
OTouch LEDDispenser Control:
Selectthe ExpressThawTM, ExpressChilr'_
or SelectTemp'" pad.Thedisplay and SET
light will come on.Tap the pad until the light
appears next to the desired setting.
Usethe following chart to determine the
best setting to use.
ExpressChill can be set to 15,30 or/45
minutes.Thedefault is15 minutes.
Tostop a feature before it isfinished:
tap that feature's pad until no options are
selected and the display isoff.
DuringExpressThaw and ExpressChill,the
display on the controls will count down the
time inthe cycle (onsome models).
After the ExpressThaw cycle iscomplete,
the pan will resetto the PLEATsetting (32%
[0°C])to help preserve thawed items until
they are used.
Thedisplayed actual temperature of the
CustomCool pan may vary slightly from
the SETtemperature basedon usage and
operating environment.
NOTE:Forfood safety reasons,it is
recommended that foods be wrapped in plastic
wrap when usingExpressThaw. Thiswill help
contain meatjuices and improve thawing
performance.

About ExpressChillT%nsome models)
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ExpressChil/
How if: Works
TheExpressChill'"feature isa system of
dampers, a fan and a temperature thermistor.
Thepan istightly sealedto prevent the pan's
temperature from causing temperature
fluctuations inthe rest of the refrigerator.
Thecontrols for this pan are located in the top
of the refrigerator or on the dispenserwith the
temperature controls.
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ExpressChillTM
How to Use
Emptythe pun. Placethe Chilltray in the
pan.Placethe items on the tray and close
the pan completely.
Selectthe ExpressChillTM pad.On some
models,you can then select the chilltime
(usechart to determine best setting).Other
models will only have one option (45
minutes).On models with multiple settings,
tap the pad until the light appears next to
the desired setting.
, Tostop a feature before it isfinished,tap
that feature's pad until no options are
selectedand the display isoff.
, During ExpressChill,thedisplay on the
controls will count down the time in the
cycle.
How to Remove end Replace the Drawer
Toremove:
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
0 Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
Toreplace:
Hake sure all four swing locksare inthe
unlock position.
Placethe sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making surethe swing
locksfit on the drawer slots.
Lockall four swing locksby rotating them
to the lock position.

About CustomCoolF(onsome models) GEAppliances.com
CustomCool TM Chart
NOTE:Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.
Express Thaw" ExpressChill'"
0.5 Lb.(4 hours) 15 Minutes
Hamburger Patties(0.5Ib) ! BeverageCan(12 oz)
IndividuallyWrapped 2 SmallJuice Boxes(6-8 ozeach)
FiletMignon (0.5Ib) 30 Minutes
1.OLb.16hours} 2to 6 BeverageCans(12oz each)
Chicken Breasts(1.0Ib) 2 Plastic20 oz Bottlesof Beverage
Ground Beef(1.0Ib) a to 6 SmallJuice Boxes
Steak (1.0Ib) (6-8 oz each)
2.0 Lbs.!10 hours} 3 FoilJuice Packets
Chicken Breasts(2.0Ibs) Wine (750ml bottle)
Ground Beef(2.0Ibs) 45 Minutes
Steak (2.0Ibs) 2 Literof Beverage
3.0 Lbs.(12hours} 1/2 Gallon of Juice
Chicken Breasts(3.0Ibs) Gelatin-1 package
Ground Beef(3.0Ibs)
Steak (3.0Ibs)
SelectTemp T"
Citrus Settinq (43°F[6°C])
Oranges, Lemons,Limes,Pineapple,
Cantaloupe
Beans,Cucumbers,Tomatoes,
Peppers,Eggplant,Squash
Produce Settinq (35°F[2°C]}
Strawberries, Raspberries,Kiwifruit,
Pears,Cherries,Blackberries,Grapes,
Plums,Nectarines,Apples
Asparagus, Broccoli,Corn,
Mushrooms,Spinach,Cauliflower,
Kale,GreenOnion, Beets,Onions
Meat Settinq (32°F[O°C])
Raw Meat,Fishand Poultry

About the water filter, (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 on Models With a
Replacement Indicator Light
Thereisa replacement indicator light for the water filter
cartridge on the dispenser.This light will turn orange to tellyou
that you need to replacethe filter soon.
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement
indicator lightturns red or ifthe flow of water to the dispenser or
ice maker decreases.
When to Replace the Filter on Models Without a
Replacement Indicator Light
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced every six months or
earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Removing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by
slowly turning it to the left.Do not pull down on the cartridge. A
small amount of water may drip down.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 Ifyou are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with an
adapter, itmust be removed before installing the cartridge.
To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about !/a, turn.
If you are replacing a Water by Culligancartridge, leavethe
adapter in place.Thisadapter will stay in the refrigerator when
you replace future cartridges.
Some models
use this _Peer.Of
W_thadapter W_thout adapter water
(appearance may vary)
O On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the
month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you
to replacethe filter insix months.
Fillthe replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
Lineup the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.
Placethe top of the new cartridge up insidethe holder.Do
not push it up into the holder.
Slowlyturn itto the right until the filter cartridge stops.
DONOT OVERTIGHTEN.Asyou turn the cartridge, itwill
automatically raise itselfinto position.The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
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Cartridge
Holder
Runwater from the dispenser I-i/2gallons (aboutthree
minutes)to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
Pressand hold the WATERFILTERpad (onsome models)on
the dispenser for 3 seconds.
Reset
Hold 3 Sec
SmartWater
NOTE:Anewly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water
to spurt from the dispenser upon first use.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must usethe filter bypassplug when a replacement filter
cartridge isnot available. Thedispenser and the icemaker will
not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
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Water byCulligan
Tousethe filter bypassplug on Water byCulligan models,you
must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
Forthe maximum benefit ofyour filtration system, GE
recommends the useof GEbranded SmartWater filters only.
Using GEbranded filters in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators
provides optimal performance and reliability.GEbranded
SmartWater filters are always the right choice because they
are patented and designed specificallyfor GEproducts. GE
SmartWater filters meet rigorous industry NSFstandards for
safety and quality that are important for products that are
filtering your water. GEhas not qualified non-GEbranded
filters for use in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators and there isno
assurance that non-GEbranded filters meet GE'sstandards for
quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions-visit our Websiteat GEAppliances.com,or
call !.800.GE.CARES(1.800.4322737).
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call GEParts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
See filter label for type of filterto order (PIWFor kISWF).
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the
nearest Mabe Service Center.
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About the shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
GEAppliances.com
Refrigerator am
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Freezer tilt-out am
Refrigerator Door Bins end Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins
Bins
The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer
tilt-out door bins are adjustable.
Toremove: Liftthe front of the bin straight up,
then lift up and out.
To replace or relocate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded supports on the door.
Then push down on the front of the bin. Binwill
lock in place.
Thesnugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or
slidingof small items stored on the door shelf.
Placea finger on either sideof the snugger
near the rear and move it buck and forth
to fit your needs.
Top Freezer Bins
DOnot btock
Top freezer bin
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Do not block
CAUTION:
Be careful when
placing items in
the top bin. Make
sure that items
do not block or
fall into the ice
chute.
CAUTION:
Partmust be in
placeas shown
for proper ice
dispensing.Food
cannot be stored
in this location.
Top freezer bin (on some models)
Press tab and pull shelf forward
to remove
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
Theslide-out spillproof shelf allows you to
reach items stored behind others. Thespecial
edgesare designedto help prevent spillsfrom
dripping to lower shelves.
To remove:
Slidethe shelf out until it reaches the stop,
then press down on the tub and slidethe shelf
straight out.
Toreplace or relocate:
Linethe shelf up with the supports and slide
it into place. Theshelf can be repositioned
when the door isat 90° or more. Toreposition
the shelf,slidethe shelf past the stops and
angle downward. Slideshelf down to the
desired position,line up with the supports and
slideinto place.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.
QuickSpace'" Shelf
This shelf splitsin half and slidesunder itselffor
storage oftall items on the shelf below.
This shelf can be removed and replaced or
relocated just likeSlide-OutSpillproofShelves.
On some models,this shelf cannot be used in
the lowest position.
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About the shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Freezer Baskets
Toremove, pushthe basket oil the way to the
buck of the freezer. Lift up untilthe buck pins
ore disengaged. Liftthe entire basket up and
pull out.
Make sure you push the baskets all the way
back in before you close the door.
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Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
Toremove, slideout to the stop position, lift the
front post the stop position and slideout. Make sure you push the shelves all the way
back in beforeyou close the door.
Fixed Freezer Shelves
There ore two types of fixed freezer shelves.
Toremove this type of shelf:
0 Lift the shelf up at the left side.
0 Bring the shelf out.
Toremove this type of shelf:
Lift up the left sideof the shelfand slide it
left into the center of the shelf supports.
Rotatethe right sideof the shelf up and out
of the shelf supports.
NOTE FOR DISPENSER MODELS: In order to
take full advantage of the tilt-out ice bin, only
store items on the shelf below the ice bin that
are no taller than the lowest point on the bin.
Door Wine/Beverage Rack (onsome models)
This rock holdsup to 5 cons or one bottle of
wine.
The rock hangs from the sides ofthe dairy bin.
Toremove:
Empty the wine/beverage rock.
Holding the bottom of the dairy bin,lift the
front straight up,then lift up and out.
Todetach the rock from the dairy bin,pull
the rock'ssidewires out of the holeson
each sideof the dairy bin.
Toreplace:
Reottochthe rockto the sidesof the bin.
Engagethe buck sideof the bin in the
molded supports on the door.Then push
down on the front of the bin.The bin will
lock into place.
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About the refrigerator doors. GEAppliances.com
When the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond this stop the door will stay
open.
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different than
the onesyou are used to.The special door
opening/closing feature makes surethe doors
closeall the way and are securely sealed.
When opening and closing the door,you will
notice a stop position.If the door isopened
past this stop point, the door will remain open
to allow you to load and unload food more
easily.When the door isonly partially open,it
will automatically close.
Theresistanceyou feel at the stop position will
be reduced as the door is loaded with food.
Door Alignment
If doors are uneven,adjust the refrigerator
door.
OUsinga 7/16" wrench, turn the door
adjusting screw to the right to raisethe
door, to the left to lower it. (Anylon plug,
imbedded in the threads of the pin,
preventsthe pin from turning unlessa
wrench isused.)
O After one or two turns of the wrench,
open and close the refrigerator door and
check the alignment at the top of the
doors.
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About the crispers and pans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in
the bottom of the drawers should be
wiped dry.
On some models, the bottom drawer has
full extensionslidesthat allow full access
to the drawer.
HI _ LO
2_ "Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slidethe control all the way to the HI setting to
provide high humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slidethe control all the way to the LO
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Convertible Deli Pan
Theconvertible deli pan has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of cold air from
the freezer compartment or fresh food
compartment to flow to the pan.
Thevariable temperature control regulates
the air flow from the Climate KeeperAir Tower.
Setthe control to the coldest setting to store
fresh meats.
Setthe control to cold to convert the pan
to normal refrigerator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space.
Thecold air duct isturned off.Variable settings
between these extremes can
be selected.
About crisper removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
Crisperscan easily be removed by pulling the
drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up
and overthe stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out the
drawers,first try to remove the door bins.
If this does not offer enough clearance, the
refrigerator will need to be rolled forward
until the door opens enough to slidethe
drawers out. Insome cases,when you roll the
refrigerator out, you will need to move the
refrigerator to the left or right asyou roll it out.
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About the automatic ice maker. GEAppliances.com
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Ice maker
Theice maker will produce seven cubes per cycle-
approximately 100-!30 cubes in a 24-hour period,depending
on freezer comportment temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other useconditions.
If the refrigerator isoperated before the water connection is
made to the icemaker, setthe power switch in the OFFposition.
When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply,
set the power switch to the ONposition.
Theicemaker willfillwith water when itcoolsto 15°F(-10°O.
A newly installedrefrigerator may take !2 to 24 hoursto begin
making icecubes.
Youwill hear o buzzing sound each time the ice maker fills with
woter.
Special note about dispenser models:
, Somemodels have o tilt-out icebin.Thebin con be tilted out
asshown in the illustrations,and it will hold itself up while you
take iceout or turn the ice maker power switch on and off. Be
sureto put the bin back in place before closing the door.
, To restore your ice level from an empty bucket stage, the
following steps are recommended:
O !2 hours after the first batch of ice hasfallen intothe bin,
dispense 3 to/4 cubes.
O After on additional 6 hours, dispense3 to 4 cubes again.
Thesestepswill restoreyour ice levelin the shortest amount of
time.
Ice maker
Switch ceeler Arm
Throw away the first few botches of iceto allow the water line
to clear.
Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep of the feeler arm.
When the bin fillsto the levelof the feelerarm, the ice maker will
stop producing ice.It isnormal for several cubes to bejoined
together.
If ice isnot usedfrequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy,
taste stole and shrink.
(on some models)
Power
Switch
\ice maker
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Green .!
Power Light FeelerArm
(onsome models)
NOTE:
In homes with lower than average water pressure, you may
hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making one
batch of ice.
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About the automatic ice maker. (cant)
Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch on
Dispenser Models Models with a shelf above the ice bin
Thereare two types of icestorage bins on dispenser models.
One hasa shelf above the bin,the other does not.
Special note for models with tilt-out ice bin: (Sh_Thesemodels havea tilt-out ice bin.Thebin can be tilted
out usshown in the illustrations,and it will hold itself up •
while you take iceout or turn the icemaker power switch
closing thedoor.anand off. Besureto put the bin back in place before l__ _, .._
NOTE: In order to take full advantage of the tilt-out ice bin, only store items
on the shelf below the ice bin that are no taller than the lowest point on the
bin. To access ice, pull the 5in forward.
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To reach the power switch, pull the
shelf straight out. Always be sure to
replace the shelf.
Models with tilt out ice bin
To access ice and reach the icemaker power switch: On some models, to access
Lift the 5in, then it forward
pull
until the bin stops. Lower the bin to access ice or
reach the power switch. Pull the bin forward until the
5in stops.
ice or reach the power switch:
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Lower the bin to access ice or
reach the power switch.
Removing Ice Bin (dispenser models)
CAUTION:Theicebin is heavy when full.
Setthe power switch to the OFFposition before removing the
bin.
When replacing the bin, be sureto press it firmly into place. If
it does not go all the way back,remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism !/4 turn. Then pushthe bin back again.
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
Dispenser Models only
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About the ice and water dispenser. (on some mode/s) GEAppliances.com
SpillShelf
To Use the Dispenser
SelectCUBED,CRUSHEDor WATER.
Presstheglassgentlyagainstthetop
ofthedispensercradle.
Thespillshelfisnotself-draining.Toreducewater
spot!ing,theshelfand itsgrilleshouldbecleaned
regulany.
tfnowater isdispensedwhenthe refrigeratorisfirst
installed,theremaybeair inthewater linesystem.
Pressthedispenserarmforat leasttwo minutesto
removetrappedairfromthewaterlineandto fillthe
water system.Toflushoutimpuritiesin thewater
line,throwawaythefirstsixglassfulsofwater.
CAUTION:Neverput fingersor anyotherobjectsinto
theicecrusherdischargeopening.
Locking the Dispenser
PresstheLOCKorLOCKCONTROLSpadfor
3secondsto lockthedispenserandcontrolpanel.To
unlock,pressand holdthepadagainfor
3seconds.
DispenserLight
TheLIGHTpadturnsthenight light inthe#spenser
onandoff.Thelightalsocomesonwhenthe
dispensercradleispressed.Formodelswith a bulb,
ifthelightburnsout,itshouldbereplacedwith a 6
watt 12Vmaximumbulb.ForLEDmodelscontact
FactoryService.
OoorAlarm
UseDoorAlarm to soundifeitherdoorisopen
formorethan3 minutes.Thealarmwillstop
oncethedoor isclosed.ForLCDmodels,a popup
screenwillaRpear.Thealarmcanbesilenced
bytouchingtheLCDscreen.
TouchLEDDispenserControl:
PresstheSETFEATURESpadonceandDOOR
ALARMwillblink.PressON/OFFandthedooralarm
willbesetandtheiconwillturnsolid.PressON/OFF
againtoturnthealarmoff.
Door Alarm (onTactile LEDDispenserControl
model)
Toset the alarm,
press this pad until the
indicator light comes on.
Thisalarm will sound if either
door is open for more than 3
minutes. The light goesout
and the beeping stops when
you closethe door.
Quick Ice
Whenyouneedtospeedupiceproduction,usethe
QuickIcefeature.Whilethisfeatureisturnedon,
thefreezerfanrunscontinuouslyfor48hours,or
untilthefeatureisturnedOFF.Duringthisperiod,ice
productionwillincreaseupto40%.Modelswiththe
integratedicefeaturesystemrequireatFIRSTUSEat
leasthalfan8oz.glassof icetobedispensedevery6
to12hours.Thiswillhelptheicemakerfillthebucket
properlysothatdispensingisbetter.
Howto Use
TouchLEDDispenserControl:
PresstheSETFEATURESpadtwicegnd QUICK!CE
willblink.PressON/OFFtoturntheteatureon then
ago ntoturn toff.
Quick Ice (onTactile LEDDispenserControl
model)
[] When you need icein a
I '_ hurry, pressthis pad tO .
Quick J speed up ice production.This
will increase ice production
_Ce tar the following 48 hours
or until you pressthe pad
again.
Precise Fill (on some models)
Thiswaterdispenserisequippedwitha feature
called"precisefill."Thisfeatureallowsyoutochoose
a preciseamountofwater(cupsor ounces)that
youwouldlikedispensed.Pintsand Litersarealso
availableforLCDmodels.
TouchLEDDispenserControl
O PressthePRECISEFILLCUPS/OZpad.
TheWATERpadwilllightandtheCRUSHED
andCUBEDicepadswillturnoff.Thelastunit
usedwillbedisplayed.
0 PressthePRECISEFILLpadagaintotoggle
betweencupsandounces.
Ifyou selectedOUNCES,pressthe A arM pad
to selectthenumberofouncesyouwouldlike
to havedispensedbetween2-99 ounces.
Thedefaultis8ounces.
Ifyou selected CUPS,pressthe A or V pad to
select the amount you would liketo have dispensed.
They are displayed as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 5/4, with
the highest amount being 16 ]/4 cups.The default
is i cup.
O Pressthe cup against the cradle and water will
begindispensing. It will automatically stop when
the amount sethas beendispensed.The display
will show the amount of water dispensed,beep,
then resetafter 5seconds.
NOTE:Do not leavethe dispenser unattended when
water isbeing dispensed.
If you would liketo stop dispensing water
before the specified amount has been
dispensed,just remove the cup from the cradle.
Thedisplay will show the amount that has been
dispensed for 5seconds. If the cup switch is
pressed again within that time, the dispenser
will continue up to the setamount. Ifnot, the
display will return to the set amount.
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About the ice and water dispenser. Consome models)
important Facts About Your Dispenser
Do not add icefrom trays or bags to
the storage drawer. It may not crush or
dispense well.
Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use
of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can
jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a
wooden spoon.
Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the ice
maker or auger to jam.
To keep dispensed ice from missing the
glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
Some crushed ice may be dispensed
even though you selected CUBED.
This happens occasionally when a few
cubes accidentally get directed to
the crusher.
After crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
Sometimes a small mound of snow
will form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal and usually
occurs when you have dispensed
crushed ice repeatedly. The snow
will eventually evaporate.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser drip area, beneaththegrille,shouldbewiped dry.Water left in this area
may leavedeposits. Removethe deposits
by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak
until the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinseaway.
Thedispenser cradle. Beforecleaning,
lock the dispenser by pressing and holding
the LOCKor LOCKCONTROLSpad for
3 seconds.Cleanwith warm water and
baking soda solution-about a tablespoon
(15 ml)of baking soda to a quart (Zliter)
of water. Rinsethoroughly and wipe dry.
Thedoor handles and trim. Cleanwith
a cloth dampened with soapy water.
Drywith a soft cloth.
Thestainless steel panels and door handles
(onsome models)can be cleanedwith
a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner.A spray-on stainless steel cleaner
works best.
Do not useappliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel.
Keepthe outside clean. Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliancewax or mild liquid dishdetergent.
Dry and polishwith a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave
a residue that can erode the paint. Do not
usescouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finish.
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Cleaning the inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leavean open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments,
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
Ifthis isnot practical, wring excessmoisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (lS ml)of baking sodato
a quart (1liter)of water.This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinseand wipe dry.
Use of any cleaning solution other than
that which is recommended, especially
those that contain petroleum distillates,
can crock or damage the interior of the
refrigerator.
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.
Thechill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.

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Behind the Refrigerator
Becareful when moving the refrigerator away
from the wall. All types of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings
and those with embossedsurfaces.
Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it
to position by pushing it straight in.Moving the
refrigerator in a sidedirection may result in
damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sureyou don't roll over the power cord or ice
maker supply line.
Preparing for Vacation
Forlong vacations or absences,remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Cleanthe interior
with a baking sodasolution of one tablespoon
(15 ml)of baking soda to one quart (! liter)of
water. Leavethe doors open.
Setthe icemaker power switch to the 0 (off)
position and shut offthe water supply to the
refrigerator.
Ifthe temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicerdrain the water
supply systemto prevent serious property
damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secureall looseitems such as shelvesand
drawers bytaping them securelyin 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 only from the
sides of the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
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Replacing the light bulbs.consome models)
NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator
or to the light circuit.
Your light shield will look like
one of the following:
Tabs
OR
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Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
0 Unplug the refrigerator.
0 Thebulbs are located at the top ofthe
compartment, insidethe light shield.On
some models,a screw at the front of the
light shield will have to be removed.On
other models,the screw islocated in the
pocket located at the back of the light
shield.
Toremove the light shield, on some models,
press in on the tabs on the sidesof the
shieldand slideforward and out. On other
models,just slidethe shieldforward and
out.
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the light shieldand screws (onsome
models).When replacing the light shield,
make sure that the tabs at the back of the
shieldfit into the slots at the back of the
light shieldhousing.
Plugthe refrigerator back in.
Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
This light islocated above the top drawer. _ After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
Unplugthe refrigerator, the shieldand the knob.
Removethe convertible meat drawer
control knob by pulling straight out. _ Plug the refrigerator back in.
j 0 Liftthe light shield up and pull it out.
¸¸Freezer Compartment
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Removethe shelfjust above the light shield.
(Theshelf will be easierto remove if it is
emptied first.)On some models,a screw at
the top of the light shieldwill need to be
removed.
Toremove the light shield, press in on the
sides,and lift up and out.
OReplace the bulb with an appliance bulb
of the same or lower wattage, and
reinstall the light shield. When
reinstalling the light shield, make sure
the top tabs snap securely into place.
Replace the screw (on some models).
Reinstall the shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.
Dispenser (on some models)
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Thebulb islocated on the dispenser under
the control panel.Removethe light bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same
size and wattage.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
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I r I I Display
Refrigerator Compartment (on models with LEDlighting)
Somemodels may have LEDlighting display Ifthis assembly needsto be replaced,call GE
on the top and/or sidesof the fresh food Serviceat 1.800.432.2737in the United States
compartment and inthe rear and sideof the or 1.800.56!.3344 in Canada.
freezer compartment
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