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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ........... 14
Care and Cleaning .......... 16, 17
Crispers and Pans ............. 13
CustomCool _'' ................ 7, 8
Ice and h'ater Dispenser ........ 15
Refrigerator Doors ............ 12
Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 18
Shelves and Bins ........... 10, 11
Temperature Controls ........... 5
TurboCool r'* . .................. 6
_'ater Filter . .................. 9
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator . . . .28-31
Moving the Refligerator . .... 24-27
Preparing to Install
the Reflig_ramr . .............. 23
Trim Kits and Panels ........ 19-22
Water Line Installation ...... 32-34
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 36-38
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 35
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 41
Product Registration ........ 43, 44
State of Calitbrnia ¼'amr
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 42
Warranty (Canadian) ........... 39
_'arrantv (U.S.) ............... 40
Models23,25,26,27and29
ProfileC6te fiC6te
Rdfrigdrateurs
La section frangaise commence a la page 4.6
Profile Lado a Lado
Refrigeradores
La secci6n en espa#ol empieza en la pagina 88
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the refrigerator compartment at the
top on the right side. 200D2600P039 49-60342 09-04JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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 refi_igerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the reti_igerato_: They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously iqjm'e
themselves.
Do not touch the cold sm_i_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may stick to these extremely cold sudaces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q)o_s and liquids in the vicinity ot this or any
other appliance.
In refl_igerato_ with automatic icemake_,
avoid contact with the moving parts of th e
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom oI the icemake_; Do not
place finge_ or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refl]gerator
is plugged in.
Keep finget_ out ot the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doo_ and between
the doo_ and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be caretul closing doo_ when children are
in the area.
Unplug the refl_igerator before cleaning and
making repai_.
NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe
performedby aqualified individual
Setting either or both controls to 0(off) does not
remove power to the light circuit.
Do not refl'eeze frozen foods which have
thawed completel>
_Mwa_:s clean the CustomCooY_Tray after thawing
fi_od.

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not i)rol)lems
of the past.Junked or abandoned refl_igeratm_ are
still dangerotls.. ,even if they will sit for "just a few
days." If you are getting rid of yore" old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
Take off the dome.
I,eave the shelxes in place so that children ma)
not easilx climb inside.
Refrigerants
M1 refl_igeration prodtu'ts contnin refl'igerants,
which trader federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If wm are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
1() do.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
However; ifxou must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a Ui,-listed (in the United
States) or a (;SA-listed (in Canada), B-wire grotmding type appliance extension cord haxing a grotmding
type i)lug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 12(1xolts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety this appfiance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (gromMing) plug which mates
with a stnndard 3-prong (gromMing) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualNed electridan to make sure the outlet is
propedy gromMed.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is gmr
personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a propedy grotmded %prong wall
outlet.
The refl-igerator, should always, be I_lugged,, into its
own indixidual electrical outlet which has a xoltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best pedimnance and also
I_rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.
Never tmi_lug your, refl'igerator, bx, I)tilling, on the
I)°wer cord. Mwavs,, II,gli _ )lug firefly, and pull straight
out fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refl'igerator away from the
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Ad_pterplug_notpermittedinco_odo)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However; if'you, must use an adapter; where local
codes pemfit, a temporary connection may be made
to a proi)erly grotmded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UI Aisted adapter a\:lilable at most local
1/[I I'(1W[lI'e stores.
The linger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the com_ection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord ti'om the
adapte_; alwa_:s hold the adal)ter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord i)lug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter gromM
temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter grotmd temfinal breaLs, DO NOT
USEthe refrigerator tmtil a proper grotmd has
been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not ihsu/ated, and the waft
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould
have the circuit checkedby a qualified electric&n to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe temperaturecontrols. GEAppliances.com
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The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°1: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 SET temperature
as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer.
The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature
based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFFstops cooling in both the freezer
and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refrigerator.
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation,
remove it now.
To change the temperature, press and release the
WARMER or COLDER pad. Tile SETlight will come
on and tile display will show tile set teml)eramre.
To change the temi)eratm'e, trip either the
WARMER or COLDER pad tmdl the desired
temperatm'e is displayed. ]?.efl'igerator temperatm'es
can be ac!justed between 34°F and 44°F and the
fl'eezer teInl)eratures can be ac!justed between
-6°F and +6°E
Once the desired temperattu'e has been set,
the temperatm'e display will return to the actual
reflJgerator and fl'eezer teml)eratm'es after 5
seconds. Several a(!iusunents may be reqtfired.
Each time you a(!just controls, allow 24 horn's fin" the
refl-igerator to reach tile teml)eratm'e you have set.
Toturn the cooling system off, tnp the WARMER pad
ti)r either tile reli-igerator or tile freezer tmtil tile
display sho_:s OFF.Toturnthe unit back on,press tile
COLDERpad fi)r either tile refl-igerator or fl'eezer
The SETlight will illmninate on the side you
selecmd. Then press the COLDERpad again (on the
side where the SETlight is ilhmlinated) and it will
go to the preset points of O°Ftbr the fl'eezer and
37°Fior the refligerato_; Setting either or 1)oth
controls to Off stops cooling in both the fl'eezer
and refi_igerator compartments, but does not shut
off electrical power to the refl-igerato_;
PerformanceAir FlowSystem
The Perfimnance _d_glow System is designed to
maximize teml)eratm'e control in the refligerator
and fl'eezer compartments. This tmique special
feature consists of the :Mr To_vr along the 1)ack
wall of the refligerator and the :Mr Tmmel on the
bottom portion of tile freezer rear wall. Placing fi)od
in fi'ont of the louvers on these components will not
affect I)erlommnce. Although the :Mr Tower and
the ?dr Tunnel can be removed, doing so will affect
temperatm'e i)e_tormance. (For remox_fl
instructions, on-line, 24 horns a day, contnct us at
GEAl)pliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES. In
Canada, contnct us at geappliances.ca or call
1.800.361.34{10.)

AboutTurboCooEM
TurboCool
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How it Works
TurboCooY_rapidly cools the refl_igerator
conq)artment in order to more quickly
cool fi>o(ls. Use TurboCool when adding a
large amount ()f fi)()(l t() the reflJgerator
compartment, putting away fi>o(ls after they
have been sitting (>tit at room teml)erature
or when putting away waxm lefl(>vex_. It can
also be used if the refl_igerat(>r has been
without power fin" an extended period.
Once acfiw_ted, the compressor will tm'n on
immediately and the rims will fide on and
off at high speed as needed fin" eight hems,
The compressor will continue to run tmfil
the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F (1 °C), then it will cycle
on and oit to maintain this setting, _Mter
8 hom_, or if TurboCool is pressed again,
the refrigerator compartment will retm'n
to the original setting,
How to Use
Press TurboCooLThe refiigerator
temperature display will show TO.
_Mter TurboCoolis complete, the refi_igerator
COml)artment will return t() the original
setting.
NOTES:
Therefngeratortemperaturecannotbechanged
duringTurboCool.
Thefreezertemperatureisnotaffectedduring
TurboCool.
Whenopeningtherefrigeratordoorduring
TurboCool,thefarowillcontl)_uetorunif they
havecycledon.
AboutClimateKeeper2Y
14owit Works
The new ClimateKeeper2TM is the industrv's
most a(hmlced refiJgeration system,
delivering optimmn mmperamre and
hmnidity i)e_timnance to kee I) fi>od fl'esh
longer and reduce ti'eezer burn, while
maintaining E sta_qevel efficiency.
The new ClimateKeeper2system featm'es
two evaporator,--one fi)r the refl_igerator
and one fin" the fl'eezet;
This pro\ides two separate cooling systems
fin" the entire refit, and separates the
ai_low between the ti'esh food and ti'eezer
sections (hwing nomml cooling operations.*
This ensm'es that the humidly' levels in the
fl'esh loud section a_e significantly higher
than in a conventional system,** allowing
fresh produce and other tmsealed foods to
retain their moisture content and ti'eshness
longe_: Moisture sensitive toods such as
fresh fi'uit, salads, _ice, etc., can now be
st(wed on (>pen shelves without excessive
lit oisture loss.
The separate ai_low system minimizes
the miMng of air between the two
compartments, which reduces odor
transte_; resulting in improved taste of ice.
The ClimateKeeper2system also reduces
the number of defl'(>sting cycles in the
fl'eezer ex_q)orat(n; thereby improving the
temperature maintained in the ti'eezer and
re(lucing freezer bm'n.
_Freezerak is used in the CustomCoolfeature.
**Testingshowsa higher/eve/ofhumidityin
theFreshFoodsectioninClimateKeeper2
refweratorsversusconventiona/units.

AboutCustomCool7 C Applia,ces.com
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030MIN
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O2,0 LBS _'_ O 45 M!N •MEAT Cool
O3,9 LBS
Beverages •SET ExpressThaw ExpressChill SelectTemp
How it Works
The CustomCoolTM feature is a s_steln of
daml)e_ , a tim, a temperature thermistor
and a heate_: Depending on the flmcfion
selected, a combination _ff these will be
used to quickly chill items, thaw items or
hold the pan at a spedfic temperature.
The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan's
temperatm'e fl'om causing temperatm'e
fluctuations in the rest of the refl_igeratm:
Some CustomCoolmodels teature a beverage
center: It is designed to store beverages at
colder temperatures. Select the Beverage
Center pad if you like to kee I) extra-chilled
refi'eshments on hand.
The controls fl)r this pan are located at the
top of the refl_igerator with the temperature
controls.
ExpressThawTM
ExpressChfllTM
How to Use
O Erupt} the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw
tra} in the pan. Place the items on the
tra} and close the pan completely.
OSelect the ExpressThaw:" ExpressChilY"
or SelectTempTM pad. The display and
SE/'light will come on. Tap the pad
until tile light appeax_ next to the
desired setting. Use the chart to
detemline the best setting to use.
To stop a teatm'e before it is
finished, trip that teature's pad
tmfil no options are selected and
the display is off.
Dtwing ExpressThaw and
ExpressChill,tile displa_ on the
controls will carrot down the time
in the cycle.
_4dier the ExpressThawcycle is
complete, the pan will reset to the
MEATsetting (32°F) to help preserve
thawed items tmtil they are used.
The displayed actual temperature _ff
the CustemCeel pan may vaxT slightly
fl'om the SETtemperatm'e based on
usage and operating enviromnent.
NOTE'.Forfoodsafety reasons,it is recommended
thatfoodsbe wrappedinplastic wrap when using
ExpressThaHz Thiswill help containmeatjuices
andimprove thawingperformance.
How to Remove and Replace the Drawer
Toremove: 0I,ock all tour swing locks by rotating
O Pull the drawer out to the stop position, them to the lock position.
O Rotate all Ibm" swing locks to the tmlock
position.
O i,ifl the ti'ont _ffthe drawer up and ()tit.
Toreplace:
0Make sm'e all tom" swing locks are in the
tmlock position.
O Place the sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.

AboutCustomCool7
CustomCoolTM Chart
NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.
0.5 Lb. (4 hours)
Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb)
h_dividually _,Vrapped
Filet Mignon (0.5 lb)
1.0 Lb. (6 hours)
Chicken Breasts (1.0 lb)
Ground Beef' (1.0 lb)
Steak (1.0 lb)
2.0 Lbs. (10 hours)
Chicken Breasts (2.0 lbs)
Ground Beet (2.0 lbs)
Steak (2.0 lbs)
3.0 Lbs. (12 hours)
Chicken Breasts (3.0 lbs)
Ground Bed (3.0 lbs)
Steak (3.0 lbs)
15 Minutes
1 Beverage Can (12 oz)
2 Small Juice Boxes (6-8 oz each)
30 Minutes
2 to 6 Beverage Cans (12 oz each)
2 Plastic 20 oz Bottles of Beverage
4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes
(C_8 oz each)
3 Foil Juice Packets
_]ne (750 ml bottle)
45 Minutes
:: 2 IJter ot Beverage
1/2 Galhm of.Iuice
Gelatin-1 package
Citrus Setting (43°F)
Oranges, i,emons, IJmes,
Pineapple, (:antaloupe
Beans, (_tlCtli//bei's, Tomatoes,
Peppe_, Eggplant, Squash
Produce Setting (35°F)
Strawberries, Raspberries, Kiwiti'uit,
Pea_s, Cherries, Blackberries,
Grapes, Plums, Nectarines, Apples
Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn,
Mushrooms, Spinach, Cauliflower;
Kale, Green Onion, Beets, Onions
Meat Setting (32°F)
Raw Meat, Fish and Poultrx
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How to Use
Select the Beverage Centerpad. Tile set
light will come on and tile feature will
operate as required.
_To turn off tile feature, press Beverage
Centerpad and set light will turn off.
NOTE:Unlessturnedoffasabove,featurewill
remainactiveforsixmonths.PresstheBeverage
Centerpadtorestart
Dairy Bin How to Remove and Replace the Beverage Center
Toremove: _Replace dairy bin.
O Relnove dairy bin fiI3t. Holding tile
bottom ot tile (laity bin, lift tile fl'ont
straight up, then lift up and out.
@ Holding left and right side of bexerage
center; lift straight up and out.
Oi,eaxe adapter in place.
Toreplace:
Engage bac]_4de ot beverage center in
molded supports on a(lapte_: Then
push down on tile sides of tile beverage
center: Tile beverage cenmr will lock
into place.
Adapter
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Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels) GEAppliances.com
Water Filter Cartridge
Thew.te,.lt. islo,.tedi.the
Colnparmlent.backUl)l)er xl"ght c°rner °f the refn'gerat°r
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacel/,ent indicator light tor
tile water filter cam_idge on tile dispenser.
This light will mrn orange_ to tell _ou that
you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced
when tile replacement indicator light turns
red or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icei/laker decreases,
Place flTetop of flTecartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to theright. Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If you are replacing tile cartridge, fit_t
remove the oM one by slowly turning
it to the left. Do not pull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water may
drip down.
0Fill the replacement cartridge with
water fl'om the tap to allow fi)r better
fl()w fi'om the dispenser immediately
after instnllation.
RESETWATERFILTER
HOLD3SECS
@I,ining up tile arrow on tile cartridge
and the cartridge holde,; place the
top of the new cartridge up inside
the holder: Do not push it up into
the holde,:
Slowly mrn it to the right tmtil the filter
cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
_s you mrn tile cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotnm about 1/4 ttlFn.
O Rim water from the dispenser fin.
3 minutes (about 1½ galhms) to clear
tile ,s_ stem and I_re_ ent slmttering.
Press and hold tile RESETWATERFILTER
pad on tile dispenser fin" 3 seconds.
NOTE"A new/yqnstalledwaterfiltercartridgemay
causewater tospurt fromthedispenser
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass I_lug
when a replacement filter cartridge is not
available, Tile dispenser and tile icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass ph N.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com,or call
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
(;'(,_F
Suggested Retail $34.95/JSD
Custome_ in Canada should consult
the )ellow pages ti)r the nearest Camco
Service Center:

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins
Refrigeratorbin
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Freezertilt-outbin
Large Bins
The larger reti_igerator door bins and
freezer tilt-out door bins are ac!justable.
Toremove: Lift the ti'ont of the bin straight
up, then lift up and out.
To replace er relecate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded suI)ports on the
dora: Then push down on the front of the
bin. Bin will lock in place,
Small Bins
Toremove: lift the fl'ont of the bin straight
up then out.
Toreplace: Position the bin al)ove the Topfreezer bin
rectangular molded SUl)ports on the clam: ........
Then slide the bin down onto the SUl)port
to lock it in place.
Thesnuggerhelps prexent tipping, sl)illin,*
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finoer on either side of the
snugger near the rear and Inoxe it back
and forth to fit yam" needs.
Donotblock CAUTION:
Do not block
Becarefulwhen
placingitemsin the
topbin.Makesure
thatitemsdonot
blockor fallinto
theicechute.
CAUTION:
Partmustbein
placeasshown
forproperice
dispensing.Food
cannotbestored
in thislocation.
Topfreezer bin (on some models)
Presstab andpullshelfforward
toremove
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Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
The slide-out spillproot shelf allows you
to reach items stored behind othe_. The
special edges are designed to hel I) prexent
spills fl'om dripping to lower shelxes.
Toremove:
Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop,
then press down on the tab and slide the
shelf straight out.
Toreplace or relocate:
iJne the shelf up with the SUl)ports and
slide it into place. The shelf can be
reposifioned when the door is at 90 ° or
more. To reposition the shelf, slide the shelf
past the stops and angle downward. Slide
shelf down to the desired position, line up
with the supports and slide into place.
Make sure you push the shelves a// the way back
in before you close the door
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OuickSpace TM Sheff
This shelf splits in half and slides trader
itself fin" storage at tall items on the shelf
below.
This shelf can be removed and replaced
or relocatedj ust like Slide-Out Spillproof
Shelves.
On some models, this shelf cannot be used
in the lowest position.

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Not afl features are on all models.
Freezer Baskets
Toremove, push the basket all tile wa)' t/) the Make sure you push the baskets all the way back
back of tile fl'eezei: i,ifi tlI) tlnfil tile back In before you close the doo_
pins are disengaged, i,ifl tile entire basket
up and pull out.
if(i;¸ (//j;) Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
Toremove, slide out to tile stop position,
lift the front past the stop position and
slide ()tit.
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesall thewayback
in beforeyouclosethedoo_
Fixed Freezer Shelves
There are two types of fixed
fl'eezer shel',es.
Toremove this type of shelf"
O I,ift the shelf up at the left side.
r S "(
@ g_in_ the, hell )tit.
Toremove this type of shelf"
O i,ifl up tile lett side of tile shelf and
slide it leti into the center of the shelf
SUl_l_orts.
Rotate the right side oI the shelf up
and out of the shelf sui)ports.
NOTEFORDISPENSERMODELS:/nordertotake
fu//advantageofthetilt-outicebin,on/}/storeitems
ontheshelfbelowtheicebinthatarenotallerthan
the/owestpointonthebin.
Door Wine/Beverage Rack (onsomemodels)
This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of
_ine or one 2-liter bottle of soda.
The rack hangs fl'om the sides of the
dairx bin.
To remove:
O EmpQ tile wine/bmerage rack.
Toreplace:
Reattach tile rack to tile sides
of tile bin.
Engage tile back side of tile bin in
tile molded sui)i)orts on tile do()):
Then push down on tile fl'ont of tile
bin. The bin will lock into place.
Holding tile bottom of tile dairy bin,
lift tile ti'ont straight up, then lift III)
and otlt.
To detach tile rack from tile dab T bin,
pull the rack's side wires out of the
holes on each side of the dairy bin.
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Abouttherefrigeratordoors.
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When the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond flTisstop flTedoor will stay open.
Refrigerator Doors
The reti_igerator (loo_ may teel different
than the ones you are used to. The special
door opening/closing feature nlakes sure
the/loo_ close all the way and are securelv
sealed.
When opening and closing the door you
will notice a stop position. If the door is
opened past this stop point, the door will
I'elllain open to allow VOtl to load and
unload fi)od more easily. When the door
is only partially open, it will automatically
close.
The resistance you ti_el at the stop
position will be reduced as the door
is loaded with fi)od.
Door Alignment
If (loo_ are unexen, a(!iust the refrigerator
door
Using a 7/16" wrench, turn the door
a(!iusting screw to the right to raise the
door; to the left to lower it. (A nylon
plug, imbedded in the threads ot the
pin, prevents the pin fl'om turning
unless a wrench is used.)
O _Mter one or two turns of the wrench,
oi)en.... and close the refrigerator, door
and check the alignment at the top of
the (loo_s.
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Aboutthe crispersandpans. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may ac('mnulate in the
bottom of the (h'awe_ should be wiped (h_':
On some models, the bottom drawer has
lull extension slides that allow flfll access
to the drawex:
HI _ LO
-Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slide the control all the way to the HIsetting
to provide high humidi_; recommended fin.
most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LO
.settin,,_ to proxide lower h umidi_' lexels
recolnlnellded fi)i" most fl'uits.
Convertible Deli Pan
The comertible deli pan has its own cold
air duct to alh)w a stream of cold air from
tile fl'eezer compartment or fl'esh fi)od
coi/ll)aYtlllent to flOW to the pan.
The variable temperature control regulates
the air flow from the Climate Keepex:
Set the control to the coldest setting to
store fl'esh meats.
Set the control to coldto convert the pan
to hernial refl_gerator temperatm'e and
provide extra vegetable storage space. The
cold air duct is turned ofl_ ¼MaNe settings
between these extremes can be selected.
Aboutcrisperremoval
Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
Cfisl)e_ can easily be removed by pulling
tile drawer straight out and lifting the
drawer u l) and over the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out
the (h'awe_, fi_t try to remove the door
bins. If this does not offer enough
clearance, the refl'igerator will need to
be rolled fi)rward until the door opens
enough to slide the (h'awe_ out. In some
cases, when you roll the refl_gerator out,
vou will need to move the reti_igerator
to the left or fight as you roll it out.
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Abouttheautomaticicemaker.
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
On dispenser models,
to access ice or reach
the power switch:
oLift thebin, then pull it
forward until the bin stops.
Lower the bin to access ice
or reach the power switch.
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 Iowest point
on the bhT.
The icemaker will produce seven cubes
per cycle---aI)I)roMmately ] 00-130 cubes
in a 94-hour period, depending on fl'eezer
coiill)ai'tulent teiilpei'att/i'e, i'ooiil
t eil/pei'at tli'e, n tlillber ()f d()()r ()l)enings
and other use conditions.
If the reflJgerator is operated heft)re the
water connection is made to the icemaket;
set the power switch in the 0 (off) position,
_,_hen the refl_gerator has been connected
to the water SUl)l)l); set the power switch to
the I (on) position.
The icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°F (-10°C). A newly installed
refi_igemtor may take 12 to 24 horns to beg4n
makhlg ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sotmd each time
the icemaker fills with water;
Throw away the first troy 1)atches of ice to
allow the water line to clem:
Be sm'e nothing interteres with the sweep
of the teeler amL
When the bin fills to the level (ff the feeler
am_, the icemaker will stop producing
ice. It is nomml ti)r several cubes to be
joined together:
If ice is not used fl'equentl> old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
Special note about dispenser models:
Dispenser models have a tilt-out ice bin.
The bin can be tilted out as shown in the
illustrations, and it will hold itself up
while you take ice out or mrn the
icemaker power switch on and off'. Be
sure to put the bin back in place before
closing the doo_:
To restore your ice level from an empty
bucket stage, the following steps are
recommended:
O 12 hom_ alter the fi_t batch of ice
has fidlen into the bin, dispense
3 to 4 cubes.
@ _MteI"an additional 6 hom_, dispense
3 to 4 cubes again.
These steps will restore your ice level
in the shortest amount of time.
Icemaker
f
Green
p0werLight FeelerArm
NOTE:/n homes with lower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayhear the icemakercycle multiple
times whenmak/bg onebatchof ice.
oLift thebin, then pull it
forward until the bin stops.
Removing Ice Bin (dispenser models)
CAUTION:Theicebin is heavywhenfull
Set the power switch to the 0 (Off) position
before removing the bin.
Whenreplacingthebin,be stlre to press it
firefly into place. If' it does not go all the
way back, remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism l/4 ttlFn. Then push the bin
back again.
Dispenser Models only
Lift andpull forward again
to remove the bin.
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Aboutthe ice and water dispenser.(onsomemodels) GEAppliances.com
SpillShelf
ToUse the Dispenser
Select CUBEDICE _J, CRUSHEDICE I_
or WATER i_ x
Press the glass gentl) against the top ot
the dispenser cradle.
The spill shelf is not selt_h'aining.
To reduce water spotting, the shelf and
its grille should be cleaned regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is
first installed, there may be air in the water line
system. Pressthe dispenser arm for at least two
minutes to remove trapped air from the water
line and to fill the water system. Toflush out
Dispenser Light
LIGHT
Quick Ice
This pad turns the night
light in the dispenser
on and off. The light
also COi/les on when
the dispenser cradle is
pressed. On some
models, if this light
bm'ns out, it should be
replaced with a 6 watt
12V nmxinmm bull).
impurities in the water fine, throw away the first _,\ hen you need ice
slkg/assfuls of water • in a htirr,x; press this
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
Lockingthe Dispenser QUICKICE
DoorAlarm
.,-ess,,,eLOCKCO,V OL
p.dfo, sec,,,,dsto
lock the dispenser and
control panel. To
tmlock, press and
LOCKCONTROL hold the pad again
HOLD3 SECS for 3 seconds.
1):1(1to speed up ice
production. This will
increase ice production
for the fi)llowing
48 hotu's or tmfil you
press the pad again.
DOORALARM
To set the ;11;11111, l)l'ess
this/);1(1 tmti] the
indicat_n light c_mms
on. This al:mu will
sound it either door is
ol)en Jor l//Ol'e thai?
3 minutes. The light
goes out and the
beeping stops when
Vot/ close the dool:
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
Do not add ice fl'om trays or 1)ags to
the storage drawe_: It may not crush or
dispense well.
Avoid ove_tilling glass with ice and use ot
narrow glasses. Backed-u I) ice can jam the
chute or cause the door in the chute to
fl'eeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.
Beverages and too(ls should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawe_:
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icelnaker
or auger to jam.
To kee I) dispensed ice fl'om 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 ICE.
This hal)pens occasionally when a few
cubes acddentally get directed to
the crusher.
J_dter crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip flxnn the chute.
Sometimes a small naotmd of snow will
form on the door in the ice chute. This
condition is nomml and usually occui_
when w)u have dispensed crushed ice
repeatedly. The snow will e\'enmallv
e\'aporate.
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Careand cleaning oftherefrigerator.
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, beneath tile giille,
should be _ped dIT: _,\_ter left in this area
may lea',e deposits. Remo',e the deposits by
adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak
until tile deposits disappear or become
loose enotlgh to iJnse _l_';iv.
The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning, lock
tile dispenser by pressing and holding tile
LOCKCONTROLpad tot 3 seconds. Clean
with wam_ water and baking soda
solution--about a tnblespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to a quart (l liter) of wateI:
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
The deer handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy wateI:
Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(oil sonle models) can be cleaned with
a commercially a\:filable stainless steel
cleanei: A spra)_on stainless steel cleaner
works best.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel,
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe Mth a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddish
clothor wet towel.Thesemayleavearesidue
thatcanerodethepainLDonotusescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchandweakenthepaintfinish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors,leave an open bc,x ,':4
baking soda in tile fl'esh ti)od and fl'eezer
COII/l)_l i'tiilents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wiing excess moisture ()/It
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Lrse w;mn wamr and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) (ff wami: This both
cleans and neutralizes odois, Rinse and
wipe dry:
Useofanycleaningsolution otherthanthat
which isrecommended,especiallythosethat
containpetroleumdistillates,cancrackor
damagetheinterioroftherefrigerator.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelveswith hotwater
becausetheextremetemperaturedifference
maycausethemtobreak.Handleglassshelves
carefufigBumpingtemperedglasscancause
it toshatter
Donot washanyplasticrefngeratorparts
in thedishwasher
Thechili/thaw trayis dishwashersafe.
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Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refl_igerator
away fl'om the wall. _dl types of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
enlbossed S/li]_lces.
Pull the refl_igerator straight out and return
it m position by pushing it straight in.
Moving the refl_igerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refl_igerato_:
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure
you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker
supply line.
Preparing for Vacation
For long ;;ications or absences, YelllOve
food and uI_plug the refl_igerato_: Clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (l liter) of water: i,eave the (loo_
open.
Set the icemaker power switch to the 0(off)
position and shut off the water supply to
the refl_igeratm:
If the temperatm'e can drop below fl'eezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply s)'stem to prevent serious property
damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and
(h'awe_ by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
X4]_en using a hand track to move the
refl_igeratot; do not rest the fl'ont or back
_ffthe reti_igerator against the hand truck.
This could damage the refrigerator. Handle
only fl'om the sides of the refl_igeratm:
Be sure the refn)erator stays in an upn)ht
position during moving.
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Replacingthe lightbulbs.
Setting the controls to OFFdoes not remove power to the light circuit.
___ Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
Tabs
0
0Unplug tile refl'igerator.
Tile bulbs are located at tile top of tile
compartment, inside the light shield.
On some models, a screw at tile fl'ont of
the light shield will have to be removed.
@To rein(we tile light shield, on solne
models, press in on the tabs on the
sides of the shield and slide fin'ward
and out. On other models,just slide
fin'ward and (>/It.
O,Mter repladng tile bulb with an
appliance bulb of tile same or lower
wattage, replace the light shield and
scrmvs (on some models). When
replacing the light shield, make sure
that the tabs at the back ot the shield
fit into tile slots at tile back of tile light
shield housing.
O Plug the refligerator back in.
Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
Thishght is located above the top drawe_
O Unl)lug tile refrigerator:
@ Remo'_e tile comertible meat drawer
control knob b) pulling straight out.
lilt the light shield up and pull it out.
O_Mter replacing tile bulb xfith an
appliance bulb of tile same ()r lower
wattage, replace the shield and
the knob.
0 Plug tile refrigerator back in.
Freezer Compartment
O Unl)lug tile refrigerator:
@ Remoxe the shelfj ust aboxe tile light
shield. (The shelf will be easier to
remoxe if it is emptied fi_t.) On some
models, a screw at tile top of tile light
shield will need to be remoxed.
To remoxe tile light shield, press in
on tile sides, and lift up and out.
0Replace tile bull) with an appliance
bulb of tile same or lower wattage,
and reinstall the light shield. When
reinstalling the light shield, make
sure tile top tabs snap securely
into place. Replace the screw
(on some models).
Reinstall tile shelf and plug tile
refrigerator back in.
Dispenser (onsomemodels)
O Unplug tile refligerato_:
@ Tile bulb is located on tile dispenser
under tile control panel.
Remoxe tile light bulb b) turning
it counterclockwise.
O Replace tile bulb with a bulb of tile
same size and wattage.
Plug tile refrigerator back in.
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Trimkits anddecoratorpanels.
For CustomSlyM °'models
Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.
BeforeYouBegin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that aflow you to install door panels. You can order
pre-cut black, white, bisque or stainless steel decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002,or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels less than 1/4" (6 mm) thick
When installing wood panels less than ]/4" (6 ram) thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as ]/8"
cardboard, that Mll fit between the ti_ce of the door and the wood panel. If you are installing the IX'e-cut
decorator panels, ix'e-cut filler panels are included in the kit. The combined thickness of the decorator
or wood panel and the filler panel should be 1/4" (6 ram).
PanelsI/4" thickorless
1/4" max
3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raised I)anel desion_ screwed or ,glued to a ]/4" (6 ram) thick backing, or a 3/4" (1 (.)ram) _outed board
can be rise(l. The raised portion of the panel m tlSt be fhbricated to pe_nit clearances of at least 2" (5. l cm)
from the handle side fi)r fingertip clearance.
Panels thicker than l/4" (6 ram), up to 3/4 (l .) ram) max, will reqture that the outer :)/16 (8 ram) of
panel pecimeter be no thicker than 1/4" (6 ram).
Weightlimitationsfor custompanels:
FreshFood38Ibs.(17kg)max.
FreezerDoor28Ihs.(13kg)max.
Panelsthickerthan1/4"(6ram)
1/4"(6ram)max
3/4"(19 ram/
f
2"(5.1 cm)
Clearance
HandleSide
Appearance "'"
Panel
1/4"(6ram)
k Backing
Door
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Trimkits anddecoratorpanels.
23"Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels
The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out of the panels.
Freezer Panel Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser With Dispenser FreshFoodPanel
Cutout "-'I I_'- 1/8" (3 rnm)
t, ''
i i
t
6/16"
(Smm)
67%Z'
(170.9 cm)
FRONT
1415/J2"
'(36.8 cm)"
Cutout "-'I 1_-1/8" (3 rnm)
,,
i i
/8mmt!/
/ 177/¢'
iFRONT
141%Z'..,
(36.8 cm)
33%"
(85.4 cm)
!
1/8"(3 rnrn)-_,,l I-"- Cutout
',',...! 5/16"
I_ ""i (8 mr'n)
67YS'
(170.9 cm)
FRONT
1915/32"
_(49.5 cm)' "-_
25" CustomStyle TMDimensions for Custom Wood Panels
The areas at the top oI the panels need to be cut out oI the panels.
Freezer Panel Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser With Dispenser FreshFoodPanel
20
Cutout "-"I 14- 1/8" (3 ram)
''
i i
t
5/16"
(8 mm)
692%2,
(177.3 cm)
FRONT
14%2'
_--"(36.8 cm)_
Cutout "-"I V"-118" (3 ram)
,l ''
i i
iFRONT
15 t#
14/J2 ,.,
(36.8 ore)
361/4"
(92.0 cm)
{
1/8'#(3 rnrn)'-_l I"- Cutout
" "----_ 5/16"
"---1 (8ram)
692%2"
(1773cm)
FRONT
191%2"
_-(49.5cm)""-"