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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Iceinaker ............ 9
Care and Cleaning .......... 11, 12
Ice and Water Dispenser ........ 10
Replacing the Lightbulbs ....... 12
Shelves, Bins and Racks ........ 6, 7
Crispers and Pans .............. 8
Teinperamre Controls ........... 5
Water Filter ................... 6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............ 17-19
Reversing the Door Swing . .25-30
Trim Kit_sand Panels ...... 13-16
Water Line Installation .... 20-24
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 31-34
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 31
Consumer Support
Consuiner Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ .'58
Product Registration ........ 35, .'56
State of Calitornia Water
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 39
Warranty (Canadian) ........... 40
Warranty (U.S.) ............... 41
Write the model and serial numbers hero:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the refi'igerator compartment at the top.
Model22
162D9625PO05 49-60111 06-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
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 refiigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before, it is used.
{_Do not allow children m climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refiigeraton _i11eycould
damage the refiigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
{Do not touch the cold surfaces in the fi'eezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold surfaces.
{_In refiigerators with antomafic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element located
on the bottom of the icemaken Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refiigerator is plugged in.
@Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and hetween
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be carefifl closing doors when children are
in the area.
_ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbeperformed
byaqualifiedindividual
@Turning the control to the OFF©position does
not remove power to the light circuit, dispenser
or icemaker.
@Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
@Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
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ADANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abmldoned refiigerators are
still dangerous...even if they" will sit fbr 'just a few
days." If you are getting rid of your old refiigerato_;
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
N Take off the doors.
/}SfLeave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
CFCDisposal
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to
harm sn'atospheric ozone.
If you are throwdng away your old refiigerato_; make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed fbr proper
disposal by a qualified servicm: lfyou intentionally
release this CFC refiigerant you can be subject to
fines and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
However, ify_u must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necesmry that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a (_A certified (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 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) v_alloutlet
to minimize the possibility"of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong ,a_l[ outlet,
it is your personal responsibility" and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
owql indMdual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fi'om overheated wires.
Never mlplug your refi'igerator by pulling on the
power cord. _Mwaysgrip plug firmly and pull
sn'aight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately" all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
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.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS_Adapt_rplugsnotpermitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an adapter plug.
Howevm, if you must use an adapte_, where local
codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by"use
ofa UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity" in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is veiT likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoa waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnot insulated,andthe waft
outletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya quafifiedelectricianto make
suretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolson therefrigerator. _.G_,,a,oe,.oom
Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls at 5.
For refrigerator and freezer, 5is normal, 9is coldest.
Line up the setting with the dot.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the
refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that
setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
Freezer
@ @ Refrigerator
ControlSettings
OFreezer Control
The freezer control maintains dm temperature ii1 dm freezer compartment.
)Refrigerator Control
The refligerator control maintains dm temperature dlroughout dm refrigerator compartment.
Moving the refiigerator control to OFF© stops cooling in both areas--- refrigerator and freezer--
but does not shut off power to dm refligeraton
After changingthecontrols,allow 24hoursfortherefrigeratortoreachthetemperatureyouhaveset.
IMPORTANT!
When placing food packages in tim refrigerator or freezer compartments, make sure that they
do not prevent the doors fl'om fi.fllyclosing. A partially open door will cause abnormally high
temperatures that may affect fbod presmwation and will result in higher energy consumption.
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Aboutthe water filter.
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to the right.
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
The water filter should be replaced every
6 momhs or earlier, depending on quanti W
of use and water quali_:
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowly turning it
to the left. Oonotpull dovm on the
cartridge. A small amount of wamr may
drip down. (Keep the filter bypass plug
in a safe place.)
@Unpack the new filmn (Each new
refrigerator comes equipped with a
sample water filter that is taped to the
inside of the fresh fbod door.) Wriw on
the new flmr the date (month/year)
when it yeasinstalled.
Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from the rap to allow for better
flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
_ Lining up the arrow on the cartridge
and the carwidge holdm; place the
top of the new cartridge up inside
tim holden DO not push it up into
tim holdel:
_ Slowly turn it to the right until the filter
cartridge stops. DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
_Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about 1½ gallons [6 liter])
to clear the system and prevent
sputtering.
NOTE: A newlyqnstalled water filter
cartridge may" cause watar ta spurt
from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filWr bypass plug
when a replacement filmr cartridge is not
available. The dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without tim filter or flter
bypass plug.
ReplacementFilters:
Toorder additionalfiltercartridgesin
theUnitedStates,visitourWebsita,
www.GEAppliances.con_orcall
GEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.
GWF
Suggested Retail $34.95
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Camco
Service Center; or visit our Website,
www.geappliances.ca.
Abouttherefrigeratorshelves,binsand racks.
Not all features are on all models.
Adjustable Bin
FixedOoor Shaft
Bins on the Door
Bins can easily be rearranged or carried
from refrigerator to work area.
TOremove:Tilt the bin up and pull out on
the molded supports until it comes
completely out of the dooi:
Toreplace or relocate: Select desired shelf
height, engage the bin in the molded
supports on the door and slide tim bin in.
Bin will hook into place.
Fixeddoorshelf.'lb install shelf; push it in,
then dovm to lock it in place.
The dividerhelps prevent tipping, spilling or
sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
divider near the front and move it hack and
forth to fit your needs.
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Quick Store Bin
'lb avoid damaging tbe refrigerator, make sure tbe bin is closed and larcbed
bef}ore closing tim refi'igerator door.
This bin can be placed on tim fresh food or freezer dool:
TOremovethebin,push up on the thumb tab while lifting the bin up
and out of tim housing.
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TOmove,lift the bin housing up and out of the supports on the door.
You do not have to remove the bin fi'om the housing when moving it.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin the fl'esh food and fi'ee_r
compartments are adjustable.
To Remove ToRep_ee
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves
Spillproof sbelves have special edges
m help prevent spills from dripping m
lower shelves. The shelves slide forward
and backward for ease of accessibility.
Quick Space Shelf Removable Wine Rack
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of roll items on the
shelf below.

Aboutthecrispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruitand Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawm.-sshould Ix-emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slide the control all the way to the
I/Og.setting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the Fruit
setdng to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fi-uits.
Adjustable Temperature Deft Pan
When the pan is placed in the top 6 slots
on the left side and the lever is set at
[ (coldest), air fi'om the fi'eezer is forced
(0,
around the pan to keep it very cold.
You can move the pan to any location if you
don't want the extra cold storage.
The settings cml be adjusted anywhere
between 4: (cold) and i, (coldest).
When set at ii (cold), the pan will stay at
the normal refiigerator temperature.
The 'i, (coldest) setting provides the
coldest storage area.
Aboutcrisperremoval
Crisper Removal
Toremove:
These drawers can be removed easily
by lifting up slightly while pulling the
drawers forvcard past the MOplocation.
When the door cannot be fully opened,
remove the drawer farthest from the door
by pulling it straight out. "Hmn slide the
other drawer toward the middle and
remove it.
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Abouttheautomaticicemaker, ww .GEAppliances.com
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
Kyour refrigerator did not come already
equipped with an automatic icemakel,
an icemaker accesso_y kit (IM4) is available
at extra cost.
Follow instructions [] in tim installation
manual that is included in the kit.
Automatic Icemaker (onsomemodels)
'Ilm icemaker will produce seven cubes
per cycle--approximately 100-130 culses
in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
Wmperature, numlser of door openings
and other use conditions.
If tim refiigerator is operamd befbre tim
water connection is made m the icemakel;
set the power switch to 0(Off).
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, .set the power switch to
I(on}.The green light will come on.
The icemaker will fillwith water when it
cools to 15°F (-10°C). A ne,My-installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the fi.-eler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the J[eeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
togeflmr.
If ice is not used frequently; old ice cubes
will hecome cloudy; 'taste.stale and shrink.
If ice cubes get stuck in the icemakm; the
green power light will blink. To correct this,
set the power switch to 0 (off}and remove
tim culses. Set the power switch to I (on) to
restart the icemakm:
zM°terthe icemaker has lseen n]rned on
again, there will be a delay of about
45 minums before, tim icemaker resumes
operations.
NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple
timeswhenmakingonebatchof ice.
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Abouttheice and water dispenser.
On some models
To Use the Dispenser
Select CUBES,CRUSHEDICEor WATER.
Press the rim of the glass gently against
the dispenser pad.
If no waterisdispensedwhentherefrigerator
isfirst installed,theremaybeair in thewater
linesystem.Pressthedispenserpad forat least
2minutestoremovetrappedair fromthewater
lineandto fill thesystemwith water Toflush
out impuritiesin the waterline,throwaway the
firstsixglassfulsof wate_
_i11e spill shelf is not self, training.
To reduce water spotting, the shelf and
its grille should be cleaned reglflarly:
A light switch turns the nightlightin the
dispenser on or off. _12qelight also comes on
when the dispenser pad is pressed. The light
in the dispenser should he replaced with a
7-watt maximum bulb when it burns out.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge
opening.
Dispenser Ice Storage Bin
Toremove:
Lift the handle m free the bin from the
shelf and pull the bin sn'aight out while
supporting it at front and rean
Toreplace:
Slide the bin back until it clicks into place.
If the bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive mechanism
1/4 turn. Then push tim bin back again.
Important FactsAbout YourDispenser
NAdd ice befbre filling the glass with a
beverage. This will prevent splashing.
/})5Do not add ice fi'om trays or bags to
the storage bin. It may not crash or
dispense well.
NAvoid overfilling a glass with ice or using
llarrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice
can jam the chum or cause the door in
tim chute to freeze shut. K ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a
wooden spoon.
N Beverages and foods should not IX-
quick-chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans,
bottles or food packages in the storage
bin may cause the dispenser to jam.
_ Some crushed ice may Ix- dispensed
even dmugh you selecWd CUBES.This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crasher.
_ter crashed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
_ Sometimes a mound of snow will form
on the door in the ice chute. This
condition is normal and usually occurs
when you have dispensed crashed ice
repeatedly. _12qesnow will eventually
evaporate.
_NDispensed w-ater is not ice cold. For
colder water, simply add crashed ice or
cubes before dispensing warm:
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