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Safety Instructions ............ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Ice maker ........... 15, 16
Care and Cleaning ............. 18, 19
ClimateKeeper2 T".................... 6
Crispers and Pans .................. 14
CustomCooF" . .................... 7, 9
Ice and Water Dispenser ....... 17-18
Ouick Ice ........................... 17
Refrigerator Doors ................. 13
Replacing the Light Bulbs ........... 20
Set Features ........................ 6
Shelves and Bins ............... 11, 12
Temperature Controls ............... 5
TurboCooF" . ........................ 6
Water Filter ........................ 10
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 30-33
Moving the Refrigerator ........ 26-29
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator .................... 25
Trim Kits and Panels ............ 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
Models 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 ond 29
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Serial #
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the refrigerator compartment at the
top on the right side. 200D8074P052 49-60647-2 07-13 GE

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 freezercompartment
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'" Tray after 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.
USEOF EXTENSION 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 orremove the third [ground)prong from thepower 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:
LTouch-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.
Refrigeratortemperaturescanbeadjustedbetween54°Fand46°F
(1°Cto8°C),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,tfthisfilmwasnotremovedduringinstallation,
removeit now.
Touch-LEDDispenser Control',
Tochange the temperature, press and releasethe FREEZER
TEMP/FRIDGETENPpad 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 Temp i
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 FREEZERTEPIP/FRIDGETENP pad.
Press ^to set freezer temperature to 5.The display will
show OFF.To turn the unit back on, press the FREEZER
TEMP/FRIDGETENP pad. Press ^ to set the freezer and
refrigerator temperatures to the preset points of 0% (-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.
boC
OR
How it Works
TurboCool _"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.rboCooltemperature ,
displaywillshowTcandtheLEDwillbeactivated.
AfterTurboCooPiscomplete,theTurboCooP
indicatorlightwillgoout.
NOTES:Therefriqerutortemperaturecannotbe
chungedduringTurboCooP.
Thefreezertemperatureisnotaffected
duringTurboCool_".
Wh.enope.ninqtherefrigeratordoorduring
TurboCooF",thefunswillcontinuetorunIt
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_".
Thefreezertemperature isnot affected during
TurboCooF".
When opening the refrigerator door during
TurboCooF', the fans will continue to run if they
have cycled on.
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.
Moisturesensitivefoods 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.
TheClimateKeeperZ" system also reduces
the number of defrosting cycles inthe freezer
evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn.
*Freezerair is usedin the CustomCool feature.
**Testingshows a higher levelof humidity in
theFreshFoodsectionin ClimateKeeperZ"
refrigeratorsversusconventional units.

About CustomCoolf(onsome models) GEAppliances.com
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Touch LEDDispenser Control
How it Works
TheCustomCoor" feature isusedto quickly
chill items,thaw items or hold the pan at a
specific temperature. Thisfeature isa system of
dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor and
a heater.
Thepan istightly sealedto prevent temperature
fluctuations inthe rest of the refrigerator.
Thecontrols for this pan are located on the
dispenser with the temperature controls.
ExpressThawTM
ExpressChillm_
How to Use
Emptythe pan.Placethe Chill/Thaw tray in
the pan. Placethe itemson the tray and
close the pan completely.
Touch LEDDispenser Control:
Selectthe ExpressThawTM, ExpressChilr"
or SelectTempTM 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 MEATsetting (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 ExpressChillflon some models)
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ExpressChi//
How if: Works
TheExpressChilF"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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ExpressChill_
How to Use
Emptythe pun. Placethe Chilltray in the
pan.Placethe items on the tray and close
the pan completely.
Selectthe ExpressChill'" 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 and Replace the Drawer
To remove: 0 Lockall four swing locks by rotating them
Pullthe drawer out to the stop position, to the lock position.
Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.
Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
To replace:
Hake sure all four swing locks are inthe
unlock position.
Place the sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.

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.(12 hours} 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 ice maker
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.
With adapter
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Some models
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Without 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.
Cartrid
HoIder_
Runwater from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (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
NOTE:A newly-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.
SrnartWater 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 klabe Service Center.
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