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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Models 20 and 22
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .12
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Congélateur inférieur
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Réfrigérateurs
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Water Filter . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, and located in accordance with the Installation avoid contact with the moving parts of the Instructions before it is u
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems Refrigerants of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few which under federal law must be removed prior days.” If you are getting rid of your old re
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 This provides the best performance and also with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits which with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to could ca
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the controls with temperature settings. (for other models, see next page) GEAppliances.com NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 ho
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About the controls with numbered settings. NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge Filter Bypass Plug The water filter cartridge is located in the You must use the filter bypass plug when a back upper right corner of the refrigerator replacement filter cartridge is not available. compartment. The icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. When to Replace the Filter Re
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About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in the same manner. To replace: While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on the track. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Bins on the Door Finger hold Snugger Adjustable bins can easily be carried from The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling refrigerator to work area. or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Grip the finger hold near the rear of To remove: Lift bin straight up, then the snugger and move it to fit your needs. pull
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About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW HIGH setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. Snack Pan (on some models) This pan can
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the freezer. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Freezer Shelves and Baskets Depending on your model, your freezer may feature: or A deep full-width basket A full-width wire shelf A shallow full-width basket A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket Appearance and features may vary Basket/Shelf Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes allow the water line to clear. in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep compartment temperature, room of the feeler arm. temperature, number of door openings and other use
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth The stainless steel panels and door handles. dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft Stainless steel (on some models) can be cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles cleaned with a commercially available and trim. stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless steel
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure away from the wall. All types of floor you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may resul
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Replacing the light bulbs. GEAppliances.com Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Lights After replacing with an appliance bulb CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in. The bulbs are located at the top of the refrigerator compartmen
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 20 and 22 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN PREPARATION (cont.) Read these instructions completely WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER and carefully. If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water • IMPORTANT — Save these supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve,
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE • Do not install the refrigerator where the (icemaker models) temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to A cold water supply is required for maintain proper temperatures. automatic icemaker operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you will need to • Do not install the refrigerator where the provide one. See Installing the Wat
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR 2 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) (cont.) Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for If you are using copper tubing, place a A any leaks. compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. ™ If you are using the GE SmartConnect tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing. If y
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Installation Instructions 5 ATTACH REFRIGERATOR 5 ATTACH REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE DOOR HANDLE (cont.) Look for an arrow label on the front of Holding the handle with both hands, A C the handle. press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down. This If the door mounting screws are located may require some force. on the left side of the door, hold the handle so the arrow points to the right (arrow is at the top of the handle). If the door mounting screws are located on the
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 ATTACH FREEZER DOOR HANDLE 7 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR Look for an arrow label on the front of the The leveling legs have 3 purposes: A handle. Hold the handle so that the arrow 1) Leveling legs adjust so the door closes is pointing to the left. easily when opened about halfway. (Front of the refrigerator should be 1/4″ [6 mm] higher than the rear of the refrigerator). 2) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned
