GEAppliances GSE25ETHBB User manual

Réfrigérateurs
Côte à côte
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
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Safety Information
ConnectElectricity...................3
ExtensionCords......................2
ProperDisposal......................2
Safety Precautions ...................2
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker................7–8
Controls.............................6
Crispers and Pans....................5
HowtoInstallFeatures...............4
Ice and Water Dispenser .............7
Shelves and Bins .....................4
WaterFilterCartridge................8
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning.............................9
Light Bulbs ..........................9
Installation Instructions
PreparingtoInstall .................10
WaterLineInstallation...........11–13
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service.......................14–16
Normal Operating Sounds...........14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..........Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ............17
Warranty ...........................18
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Write your model and serial numbers here:
Model # _____________________
Serial # _____________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the
refrigerator compartment at the top on the
right side behind the controls.
Refrigeradores
Lado a lado
Models 20, 22, 25
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Refrigerators
Side by Side
Mesures de sécurité
Comment vous débarrasser
convenablement de votre
ancien réfrigérateur.....................19
Cordons prolongateurs .................19
Mesuresdesécurité.....................19
Raccordement électrique ...............20
Fonctionnement
Bacs à légumes.........................22
Cartouche du filtre à eau ...............26
Clayettes et bacs........................21
Installation des accessoires.............21
Le distributeur d’eau et de glaçons ......25
Les commandes ........................23
Machineà glaçons automatique.......24–25
Entretien et nettoyage
Nettoyage.. ... . .. . . .. . . .. . ... . .. . . .. . . ..26
Remplacement des ampoules ..........26
Installation
Installation de la
conduite d’eau......................27–30
Préparation.............................27
Conseils de dépannage
Avant d’appeler un réparateur.......32–34
Bruits de fonctionnement
normaux................................31
Service à la clientèle
Feuillet de données relatives à la
performance de la
cartouche HWF.........................36
Garantie ................................35
Service à la clientèle ....................37
Información de seguridad
Cables de extensión. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 38
Conectar la electricidad ................39
Deshacerse debidamente
desurefrigerador......................38
Precauciones de seguridad.............38
Instrucciones de operación
Cartucho del filtro de agua.............43
Controlesdelrefrigerador..............42
Dispensador............................44
Dispositivo automático
parahacerhielo....................43–44
Entrepaños y recipientes ...........40–41
Gavetas de almacenamiento...........41
Instalacióndelascaracterísticas.......40
Cuidado y limpieza
Limpieza............................45–46
Reemplazo de bombillas ...............46
Instrucciones de instalación
Instalación de la línea
de agua ............................49–52
Preparación para
instalarelrefrigerador..............51–52
Solucionar problemas
Antesdesolicitarunservicio.......54–56
Sonidos normales
delaoperación.........................53
Servicio al consumidor
Garantía................................57
Hoja de datos de
funcionamiento ........................58
Servicio al consumidor .................59

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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call 800.GECARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in minor or moderate injury.
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
WARNING
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if
exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such
as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to
shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances
between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children
are in the area.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these
extremely cold surfaces.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
 In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers
or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
safety precautions.
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs, replacing a light
bulb, or cleaning.
Note: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any
setting on the control panel.
Note: Repairs must be performed by a qualified service
professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
 Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA
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.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children,
remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator
before disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door
handles or the shelves in the refrigerator. They could seriously
injure themselves.
CAUTION

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WARNING Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
INSTALLATION
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet 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.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an
adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate.
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house wiring
circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated
wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight 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.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
SAFETY (CONT.)
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result
in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or
Freezer:
■Take off the fresh food and freezer doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so 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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT:
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How to install features. (Not all features are on all models.)
Top Freezer Shelf
cTOP FREEZER SHELF
Make sure the shelf front locks into
position.
Lower Door Bin
hLOWER FIXED DOOR BINS
Make sure the bin fronts lock into position.
gADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS
DOOR BIN SNUGGERS
eDAIRY COVER
fBOTTLE RETAINER
Door Shelf
Front
Door
Shelf
dFILTER CARTRIDGE
iFREEZER DOOR SHELF FRONTS
Make sure that the shelf front locks
into position.
NOTE:On dispenser models, the
longer shelf fronts go in the top
two positions.
Remove Bypass Plug Install Filter Cartridge
To remove: Lift the
front of the bin up,
then pull out.
To replace or relocate:
Engage the bin in the
molded supports of
the door, and push in.
Bin will lock in place.
To remove: Lift the shelf extender
straight up, then pull out.
To replace: Engage the shelf
extender in the molded supports
of the door and push in. It will lock
in place.
About the shelves and bins. (Not all features are on all models.)
Rearranging the Shelves
To Remove To Replace
Refrigerator Shelves:
Lift up and out Tilt up
Insert
top hook
Lower to
lock in
place
To Remove
Freezer Shelves:
To Remove
Freezer Pan:
Remove the pan by pulling it
forward, lifting up the front and
sliding it past the stop location.

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Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to
reach items stored behind others. The special
edges are designed to help prevent spills from
dripping to lower shelves.
NOTE: Make sure you push the shelves all the
way back in before you close the door.
Spillproof Shelves (on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges to help
prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.
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About the crispers and pans. (Not all features are on all models.)
Adjustable Humidity Crispers and Snack Pan (on some models)
Slide the control all the way to the High setting
to provide high humidity recommended for
most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the Low setting
to provide lower humidity levels recommended
for most fruits.
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
Convertible Meat Pan (on some models)
The convertible meat pan has its own cold
air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the
freezer compartment to flow around the pan.
The variable temperature control regulates the
air flow from the freezer compartment.
Set control lever up to convert the pan
to normal refrigerator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space. Cold air duct
is turned off. Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.
Set control lever down to the coldest setting to
store fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position
for a long period of time, some frost may form
on the inside of the pan.
Normal
Coldest
Crisper Removal
Crispers can easily be removed by tilting up
slightly and pulling past stop location. If the door prevents you from taking out the crispers, the refrigerator will need to be rolled
forward until the door opens enough to slide
the crispers out. In some cases, when you roll
the refrigerator out, you will need to move the
refrigerator to the left as you roll it out.
When replacing the crispers, make
sure you slide them through the
crisper guides.