Monogram ZFSB25DXSS User manual

Owner’s
Manual
Side-by-Side
Stainless Steel
Free-Standing
Refrigerators
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Consumer Information
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
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Introduction
Your new Monogram refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements or
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superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your refrigerator properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: www.monogram.com
Contents
Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers ..................31
Model and Serial Numbers....................3
Performance Data Sheet ....................28
ProblemSolver.......................... 23–27
Product Registration..........................3
Safety Instructions ........................ 4–7
State of California
Warranty ...........................Back Cover
Water Treatment Device Certificate ..........29
Care and Cleaning
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Light Bulb Replacement .....................22
Moving .....................................21
Vacation....................................21
Operating Instructions
AdditionalFeatures..........................15
Automatic Icemaker......................17,18
Crispers and Pans ...........................16
CustomCool™............................10,11
Ice and Water Dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance Air Flow System.................8
Shelves and Bins .........................13,14
TemperatureControls........................8
TurboCool™..................................9
WaterFilter.................................12
Before
using
your
refrigerator
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to
help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need
more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer
service numbers included in the back section
of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

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Write
down the
model
& serial
numbers
You’ll see them on a label inside the fresh food
compartment at the top on the right side.
Please write these numbers on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card included
with the packing material.
Before sending in this card, please also write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your refrigerator.
If you
received a
damaged
refrigerator
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the refrigerator.
Save time
& money
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are steps to
follow for further help.
For customers in the USA:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
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Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
For customers in Canada:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
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Manager, Consumer Relations
Mabe Canada Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
Consumer Information
Stainless Steel Refrigerator

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed 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 seriously injure
themselves.
• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element located
on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
• 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.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
the refrigerator should be unplugged in order
to avoid contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.)
NOTE: Turning control to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
• Always clean the CustomCool™Tray after
thawing food.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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 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.

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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT :Lorsque vous
utilisez le réfrigérateur, observez toujours certaines
précautions de base, notamment :
• N’utilisez le réfrigérateur que pour son usage
prévu, comme décrit dans le présent manuel.
• Installez le réfrigérateur conformément aux
directives d’installation avant de l’utiliser.
• Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s’asseoir,
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
réfrigérateur. Ils pourraient endommager le
réfrigérateur et se blesser gravement.
• Une fois le réfrigérateur en marche, ne touchez
pas les surfaces froides du congélateur, surtout
si vous avez les mains humides ou mouillées :
la peau risque d’adhérer à ces surfaces très
froides.
• N’entreposez et n’utilisez pas d’essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables à
proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil électroménager.
• Pour les réfrigérateurs dotés d’une machine
à glaçons automatique, évitez le contact avec
les pièces mobiles du mécanisme éjecteur,
ou avec l’élément chauffant situé à la partie
inférieure de la machine à glaçons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le mécanisme
de la machine à glaçons pendant que le
réfrigérateur est branché.
• Éloignez les doigts des parties du réfrigérateur
où l’on peut facilement se pincer : les espaces
entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards
sont toujours étroits. Soyez prudent lorsque
vous fermez les portes de l’appareil en présence
des enfants.
• Débranchez votre réfrigérateur avant de le
nettoyer et de le réparer. REMARQUE : Nous
vous recommandons vivement de confier toute
réparation à un technicien qualifié.
• Avant de remplacer une ampoule grillée,
le réfrigérateur doit être débranché afin
d’éviter tout contact avec un fil sous tension. (Une
ampoule grillée peut se briser pendant l’opération).
REMARQUE : Lorsque vous placez la commande
sur éteint, l’alimentation électrique de l’ampoule
n’est pas coupée.
• Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments surgelés
qui ont complètement dégelé.
• Nettoyez toujours le contenant CustomCool™
après avoir dégelé les aliments.
DANGER: RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS
Les enfants pris au piège ou morts d’asphyxie sont
toujours d’actualité. Les appareils de réfrigération
abandonés sont toujours aussi dangereux, même
si on n’attend que “quelque jours” pour s’en
débarasser. Si vous ne gardez pas votre ancien
appareil, veuillez suivre les directives ci-dessous
afin de prévenir les accidents.
Avant de vous débarasser de votre vieux
appareil de réfrigération :
• Démontez les portes.
• Laissez les clayettes en place afin d’empêcher
les enfants de grimper à l’intérieur.
RÉFRIGÉRANTS
Tous les appareils de réfrigération contiennent
des refrigerants qui, conformément aux lois
fédérales, doivent être enlevés avant toute
élimination de l’appareil.
Si vous vous débarrassez de vieux appareils de
réfrigération, vérifiez, auprès de la société qui
s’occupe de leur élimination, ce que vous
devez faire.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual 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 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.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
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 permit, a temporary connection may be
made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet
by use of a 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 very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USE the appliance until a proper ground 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 insulated,
and the wall outlet is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Use of an adapter plug will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the appliance.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
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, 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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CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE
Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisième
broche (mise à la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d’alimentation. Pour votre sécurité, cet appareil
doit être correctement mis à la terre.
Le cordon d’alimentation de cet appareil est
muni d’une fiche à 3 broches (mise à la terre)
qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire
à 3 alvéoles (mise à la terre) pour réduire au
minimum les risques du chocs électriques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit
par un électricien qualifié pour vous assurer
que la prise est correctement mise à la terre.
Si la prise murale est du type standard à
2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par
une prise à 3 alvéoles correctement mise
à la terre.
La machine à glaçons doit toujours être
branché dans sa propre prise de courant,
dont la tension nominale est identique
à celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique.
Cette précaution est recommandée pour garantir
un rendement optimum et éviter une surcharge des
circuits électriques de la résidence, ce qui pourrait
créer un risque d’incendie par surschauffe des fils.
Ne débranchez jamais l’appareil en tirant le cordon
d’alimentation. Saisissez fermement
la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer
de la prise.
Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout cordon
effiloché ou endommagé. N’utilisez
pas un cordon fendillé ou présentant des signes
d’usure.
Lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil du mur, faites
attention de ne pas la faire rouler sur le cordon
d’alimentation afin de ne pas l’endommager.
FICHE D’ADAPTATION (Fiches d’adaptation non permises au Canada)
Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne
pas utiliser une fiche d’adaptation à cause des
risques potentiels qu’elle présente dans certaines
circonstances.
Toutefois, si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même
une fiche d’adaptation, vous pouvez effectuer un
raccordement temporaire, si les codes locaux le
permettent, dans une prise de courant à 2 alvéoles
adéquatement mise à la terre en utilisant une fiche
d’adaptation homologuée UL, en vente dans la
plupart des quincailleries.
La fente la plus longue de la fiche doit être
alignée avec la fente la plus longue de la prise
murale afin d’assurer la polarité appropriée pour le
branchement du cordon d’alimentation.
Lorsque vous débranchez le cordon d’alimentation
de la fiche d’adaptation, saisissez toujours la fiche
d’une main pendant que vous tirez sur la fiche du
cordon d’alimentation de l’autre. Sinon, la borne de
mise à la terre de la fiche d’adaptation risque de
casser avec le temps.
Si la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche casse,
N’UTILISEZ PAS l’appareil tant qu’une mise
à la terre adéquate n’aura pas été rétablie.
Le fait de fixer la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche
d’adaptation à la plaque de la prise de courant
n’assure pas automatiquement la mise à
la terre de l’appareil. Il faut que la vis soit en métal,
non isolée, et que la prise de courant soit mise à
la terre par l’entremise du câblage de résidence.
Faites vérifier le circuit par un électricien qualifié pour
vous assurer que la prise est adéquatement mise à
la terre.
CORDONS PROLONGATEURS
Nous vous recommandons fortement de ne pas
utíliser de cordons prolongateurs à cause des
risques potentiels qu’ils présentent dans certaines
conditions.
Toutefois si vous décidez d’utiliser tout de même un
cordon prolongateur, il est absolument nécessaire
qu’il s’agisse d’un cordon à 3 fils avec mise à la terre
pour appareils électroménagers homologué UL (aux
États-Unis) ou homologué CSA (au Canada), pourvu
d’une fiche et d’une prise mises à la terre de 15
ampères (minimum)
et de 120 volts.

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Temperature
controls
The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the
fresh food compartment and 0°F for 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 fresh food and freezer
compartments. The actual temperature may vary slightly from
the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the
freezer and fresh food 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. The SET light
will come on and the
display will show the set temperature. To change
the temperature, tap either the (warmer) or
(colder)
pad until the desired temperature is
displayed. Fresh food temperatures can be
adjusted between 34°F and 44°F and the freezer
temperatures can be adjusted between
-6°F and +6°F.
Once the desired temperature has been set,
the temperature display will return to the
actual fresh food and freezer temperatures
after 5 seconds. Several adjustments may be
required. Each time you adjust controls,
allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach
the temperature you have set.
To turn the cooling system off, tap the
(warmer) pad for either the fresh food
compartment or the freezer until the display
shows OFF. To turn the unit back on, press the
(colder) pad for either the fresh food
compartment or freezer. The SET light will
illuminate on the side you selected. Then press
the (colder) pad again (on the side where the
SET light is illuminated) and it will go to the
preset points of 0°F for the freezer and
37°F for the fresh food compartment.
Operating Instructions
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Performance
Air Flow
System
The Performance Air-Flow System is designed to
maximize temperature control in the fresh food
and freezer compartments. This unique special
feature consists of the Air Tower along the top
and back walls of the fresh food compartment
and the Air Tunnel on the bottom portion of the
freezer rear wall.
Placing food in front of the louvers on these
components will not affect performance.
Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel
can be removed, doing so will affect temperature
performance. (For removal instructions, on-line,
24 hours a day, contact
us at www.monogram.com or call 800.444.1845.
In Canada, call us at 1.800.561.3344.)

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How it works
TurboCool rapidly cools the
refrigerator compartment in
order to more quickly cool foods. Use
TurboCool when adding
a large amount of food to the
refrigerator compartment, putting away
foods after they have been sitting out at room
temperature
or when putting away warm leftovers. It can
also be used if the refrigerator has been
without power for an extended period.
Once activated, the compressor will turn on
immediately and the fans will cycle on and
off at high speed as needed for 8 hours.
The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle
on and off to maintain this setting. After
8 hours, or if TurboCool is pressed again,
the refrigerator compartment will return to
the original setting.
TurboCool™
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
How to use
1Press TurboCool. The refrigerator temperature
display will show TC.
2After TurboCool is complete,
the refrigerator compartment
will return to the original setting.
NOTES:
• The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed
during TurboCool.
• The freezer temperature is not affected during
TurboCool.
• When opening the refrigerator door during
TurboCool, the fans will continue to run if
they have cycled on.

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CustomCool™
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
How it works
The CustomCool feature is a system of
dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor
and a heater. Depending on the function selected,
a combination of these will be
used to quickly chill items, thaw items or
hold the pan at a specific temperature.
The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan’s
temperature from causing temperature
fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator.
The controls for this pan are located at the
top of the fresh food compartment with the
temperature controls.
How to use
1 Empty the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw tray
in the pan. Place the items on the tray and
close the pan completely.
2 Select the ExpressThaw™ , ExpressChill™
or SelectTemp™pad. The display and SET
light will come on. Tap the pad until the light
appears next to the desired setting. Use the
chart to determine the best setting to use.
• To stop a feature before it is finished, tap that
feature’s pad until no options are selected and
the display is off.
• During ExpressThaw and ExpressChill,
the display on the controls will count down the
time in the cycle.
• After the ExpressThaw cycle is complete,
the pan will reset to the MEAT setting (31°F) to
help preserve thawed items until they
are used.
• The displayed actual temperature of the
CustomCool pan may vary slightly from
the SET temperature based on usage and
operating environment.
NOTE: For food safety reasons, it is recommended
that foods be wrapped in plastic wrap when using
ExpressThaw. This will help contain meat juices
and improve thawing performance.
ExpressThaw™
ExpressChill™

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0.5 Lb. (4 hours)
• Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb)
• Individually Wrapped
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 Beef (2.0 lbs)
• Steak (2.0 lbs)
3.0 Lbs. (12 hours)
• Chicken Breasts (3.0 lbs)
• Ground Beef (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
(6–8 oz each)
• 3 Foil Juice Packets
• Wine (750 ml bottle)
45 Minutes
• 2 Liter of Beverage
• 1/2 Gallon of Juice
• Gelatin – 1 package
Citrus Setting (43°F)
• Oranges, Lemons, Limes,
Pineapple, Cantaloupe
• Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes,
Peppers, Eggplant, Squash
Produce Setting (35°F)
• Strawberries, Raspberries,
Kiwifruit, Pears, Cherries,
Blackberries, Grapes, Plums,
Nectarines, Apples
• Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn,
Mushrooms, Spinach,
Cauliflower, Kale, Green
Onion, Beets, Onions
Meat Setting (31°F)
• Raw Meat, Fish and Poultry
CustomCool™
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
CustomCool™
chart
NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.
How to remove
and replace
the drawer
To remove:
1Pull the drawer out to the stop position.
2Lift the front of the drawer up and out
of the wire holder.
3Lift the back of the drawer up and out.
To replace:
1Place the back of the drawer in the wire holder,
making sure the wire holder fits
into the grooves on the back of the pan.
2Lower the front of the drawer into the wire
holder.
3Pull the bottom of the wire holder forward until
the wire pops into the groove located
on the bottom of the drawer.
Pop wire into groove

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Water filter
cartridge
Water Filter
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
ridge
older
Cartridge
Holder
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts
during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every
6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using
GE-branded filters in GE and Hotpoint®refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters
meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not
qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance
that non-GE-branded filters meet GE's standards for quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.gewaterfilters.com
or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.
WARNING
Water filter cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of
the refrigerator compartment.
When to replace the filter on models
with a replacement indicator light
There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge
on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to
tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement
indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
When to replace the filter on models
without a replacement indicator light
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months
or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
Removing the filter cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one
by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A
small amount of water may drip down.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk associated with property damage due
to water leakage, read and follow instructions before installation
and use of this system. Installation and use MUST comply with all
state and local plumbing codes.
Installing the filter cartridge
1Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap
to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
2
Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Place
the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder.
Do not push it up into the holder.
3Slowly turn it to the right until the filter
cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
The cartridge will move about a ½ turn.
4Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three
minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
5Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on
the dispenser for three seconds.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water
to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter bypass plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter
cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will not
operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan™models,
you must first remove the filter adaptor from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
SmartWater
Filter Bypass
Plug
Filter Bypass
Plug
ter
ss
ug
Water by Culligan

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Fresh food
compartment
door bins and
freezer door
tilt-out bins
Large Bins
The larger fresh food compartment door bins and
freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable.
To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight
up, then lift up and out.
To replace or relocate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded supports of the door.
Then push down on the front of the bin.
Bin will lock in place.
Small Bins
To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight
up, then out.
To replace: Position the bin above the rectangular
molded supports on the door.
Then slide the bin down onto the support
to lock it in place.
The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf.
Place a finger on either side of the snugger near
the rear and move it back
and forth to fit your needs.
Press tab and pull shelf
forward to remove
Fresh food compartment door bin
Freezer tilt-out bin
Snugger
Shelves and Bins
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
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.
To remove: Slide the shelf out until it reaches the
stop, then press down on the tab and slide the
shelf straight out.
To replace or relocate: Line the shelf up with the
supports and slide it into place. The shelf can be
repositioned 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.
NOTE: Make sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.
Slide-out
spillproof
shelf
Do not block
Top freezer bin
CAUTION:
Be careful when
placing items in
the top bin. Make
sure that items
do not block or fall
into the ice chute.
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This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for
storage of tall items on the shelf below.
This shelf can be removed and replaced or
relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves.
On some models, this shelf can not be used
in the lowest position.
QuickSpace™
shelf
To remove, push the basket all the way to the
back of the freezer. Lift up until the back pins are
disengaged. Lift the entire basket up and pull out.
NOTE: Make sure you push the baskets all the way
back in before you close the door.
Freezer
baskets
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Shelves and Bins
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
To remove, slide out to the stop position, lift the
front past the stop position, and slide out.
NOTE: Make sure you push the shelves all the way
back in before you close the door.
Slide-out
freezer
shelves
To remove, lift the shelf up at the left side
and then bring the shelf out.
Fixed freezer
shelves
This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wine or
one 2-liter bottle of soda.
The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin.
To remove:
1Empty the wine/beverage rack.
2Holding the bottom of the dairy bin, lift the front
straight up, then lift up and out.
3To detach the rack from the dairy bin,
pull the rack’s side wires out of the holes
on each side of the dairy bin.
To replace:
1Reattach the rack to the sides of the bin.
2Engage the back side of the bin in the molded
supports on the door. Then push down on the
front of the bin. The bin will lock into place.
Door wine/
beverage
rack

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Refrigerator
doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different than the
ones you are used to. The special door opening/
closing feature makes sure the doors close all the
way and are securely 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 remain open to allow
you to load and unload food more easily. When
the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.
The resistance you feel at the stop position will be
reduced as the door is loaded with food.
When the door is only partially open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond this stop the door will stay open.
Additional Features
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
To remove the base
grille, open the
doors, remove the
screw at each end
of the base grille
and then pull the
grille straight out.
If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door.
1Using a 7/16” socket wrench, turn the door
adjusting screw to the right to raise the door,
to the left to lower it. (A nylon plug, imbedded
in the threads of the pin, prevents the pin from
turning unless a wrench is used.)
2After one or two turns of the wrench, open
and close the refrigerator door and check the
alignment at the top of the doors.
Door
alignment
Raise
7/16” Socket Wrench

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Crispers and Pans
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom
of the drawers should be wiped dry.
The bottom drawer has a cover that slides back
as the drawer is opened. This allows full access to
the drawer. As the drawer is closed, the cover will
slide forward into its original position.
Fruit and
vegetable
crispers
Slide the control all the way to the HI setting
to provide high humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LO setting
to provide lower humidity levels recommended
for most fruits.
Adjustable
humidity
crispers
The convertible meat pan has its own cold air
duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow to the pan.
The variable temperature control regulates
the air flow from the Climate Keeper.
Set the control to the coldest setting to store
fresh meats.
Set the control to cold to convert the pan to
normal refrigerator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space. The cold air duct
is turned off. Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.
Convertible
meat pan
Crispers can easily be removed by pulling the
drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up and
over the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out the
drawers, first try to remove the door bins.
If this does not offer enough clearance, the
refrigerator will need to be rolled forward
until the door opens enough to slide the drawers
out. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator
out, you will need to move the refrigerator to the
left or right as you roll it out.
Crisper
removal
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Automatic Icemaker
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Automatic
icemaker
NOTE: A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
The icemaker will produce seven cubes
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in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other use
conditions.
If the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the icemaker, set the
power switch in the OFF position.
When the refrigerator has been connected to the
water supply, set the power switch to the
ON position.
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
15°F (–10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may
take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time the
icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow
the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of
the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm,
the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal
for several cubes to be joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
Special notes:
• 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 turn the icemaker power switch
on and off. Be sure to put the bin
back in place before closing the door.
• To restore your ice level from an empty bucket
stage, the following steps are recommended:
112 hours after the first batch of ice has
fallen into the bin, dispense 3 to 4 cubes.
2After an additional 6 hours, dispense
3 to 4 cubes again.
These steps will restore your ice level in the
shortest amount of time.
1Lift the bin, then pull it
forward until the bin stops.
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Power Switch
2Lower 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 lowest point on the bin.
To access ice or reach
the power switch:

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Automatic Icemaker
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
CAUTION: The ice bin is heavy
when full.
MISE EN GARDE : La glace
pèse lourd quand le tiroir est plein.
Set the power switch to the OFF position before
removing the bin.
When replacing the bin, be sure to press it firmly
into place. If it does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4
turn. Then push the bin back again.
Removing
ice bin
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
1Lift the bin, then pull it
forward until the bin stops. 2Lift and pull forward again
to remove the bin.

Locking the Dispenser
Press the CONTROL LOCK
pad for 3 seconds to lock the
dispenser and control panel.
To unlock, press and hold the
pad again for 3 seconds.
Dispenser Light
This pad turns the night light
in the dispenser on and off.
The light also comes on when
the dispenser cradle is pressed.
For models with a bulb, if the light
burns out, it should be replaced
with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb.
For LED models, contact Factory
Service”.
Quick Ice
When you need ice in a hurry,
press this pad to speed up ice
production. This will increase
ice production for the following 48
hours or until you press the pad
again.
Door Alarm
To set the alarm, press this pad
until the indicator light comes on.
This alarm will sound if either door
is open for more than
3 minutes. The light goes out
and the beeping stops when you
close the door.
Other
dispenser
controls
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Spill Shelf
Ice and Water Dispenser
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE
or WATER .
Press the glass gently against the top of the
dispenser cradle.
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water
spotting, the shelf and its grille should
be cleaned regularly.
NOTE: If no water is dispensed when the
refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in
the water line system. Press the dispenser arm for
at least 2 minutes to remove trapped air from the
water line and to fill the water system. To flush out
impurities in the water line, throw away the first 6
glassfuls of water.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any
other objects into the ice crusher discharge
opening.
ATTENTION : Ne mettez jamais
les doigts ou d’autres objets dans l’ouverture du
distributeur.
Using the
dispenser
• Do not add ice from trays or bags to
the storage drawer. It may not crush or
dispense well.
• Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of
narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the
chute or cause the door in the chute to
freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.
• Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam.
• To keep dispensed ice from missing the glass,
put the glass close to, but not touching, the
dispenser opening.
• Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected CUBED ICE. This happens
occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get
directed to the crusher.
• After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may
drip from the chute.
• Sometimes a small mound of snow will form on
the door in the ice chute. This condition
is normal and usually occurs when you have
dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow
will eventually evaporate.
Important
facts about
the dispenser

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Care and Cleaning
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
The dispenser drip
area, beneath the
grille, should be
wiped dry. Water
left in this area
may leave deposits.
Remove the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar
to the well. Soak
until the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinse away.
The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning,
lock the dispenser by pressing and holding
the CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds.
Clean with warm water and baking soda
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of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry.
The stainless steel panels and handles can be
cleaned with a commercially available stainless
steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic™ .
Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, True
Value, Servistar, HWI and other leading stores.
It is also available through GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part number
WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Cleaning
the outside
Dispenser drip area.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
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about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Use of any cleaning solution other than that
which is recommended, especially those that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause
it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.
The Chill/Thaw tray is dishwasher safe.
Cleaning
the inside