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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Operating Instructions
Models 23 and 25
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .12
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Côte à Côte
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .13, 14
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Réfrigérateurs
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .16
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; and located in accordance with the Installation clearances between the doors and between Instructions before it is us
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems CFC Disposal of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerato
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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 could cause
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature controls. ge.com Not all features are on all models. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator 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 r
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™ About TurboCool. (on some models) How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator How to Use compartment in order to more quickly Press TurboCool. The refrigerator cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a temperature display will show Tc and large amount of food to the refrigerator the LED will be activated. compartment, putting away foods after they After TurboCool is complete, the have been sitting out at room temperature refrigerator compartment will return or when putting away war
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com On some models Water Filter Cartridge Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will corner of the refrigerator compartment. move about 1/2 turn. When
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About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Refrigerator Door Bins Snugger The refrigerator door bins are adjustable. The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight shelf. Place a finger on either side of the up, then lift up and out. snugger near the rear and move it back To replace or relocate: Engage the back side and forth to fit your needs. of the bin in the molded supports of the d
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Not all features are on all models. ™ QuickSpace Shelf This shelf splits in half and slides under On some models, this shelf can not be used itself for storage of tall items on the shelf in the lowest position. below. This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves. Slide-Out Freezer Shelves To remove, slide out to the stop position, Make s
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About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. ™ ShelfSaver Rack Door Can Rack (on some models) (on some models) Use this rack to store This door rack holds up beverage cans for easy to 9 cans. access. NOTE: This rack can only be It can also hold a 9″ x 13″ mounted in the top position baking dish. under the dairy bin. Removable Beverage Rack The beverage rack is designed to hold To install: a bottle on its side. It can be attached Line up the large part of the slots on to
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Door Alignment If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator After one or two turns of the wrench, door. open and close the refrigerator door and check the alignment at the top Using a 7/16″ wrench, turn the door of the doors. 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 unle
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes Automatic Icemaker Power Switch will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer times when making one batch of ice. compartmen
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models) ge.com On some models To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE Dispenser Light or WATER . This pad turns the night Press the glass gently against the top of the light in the dispenser on dispenser cradle. and off. The light also comes on when the The spill shelf is not self-draining. To dispenser cradle is r
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About the ice and water dispenser. Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models Rotate To remove: Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position. Pull the drawer straight out and then lift past the stop position. To replace: Drive When replacing the drawer, be sure to Mechanism 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 drawer back again. Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The dis
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 coverings can be damaged, particularly supply line (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pu
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Replacing the light bulbs. Setting either or both controls to 0 does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower The bulb is located at the top of the wattage, replace the light shield. compartment, inside the dome light Pocket shield. To remove the shield, place your Plug the refrigerator back in. finger in the pocket at the back of the shield. Pull the shield forward an
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Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 23 & 25 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN PREPARATION 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 • IMPORTANT — Save these water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff instructions for local
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 LOADING THE RERIGERATOR If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than 38″ ONTO A HAND TRUCK wide, the doors must be removed. Leave all tape and door pads on doors Proceed to Step 3. until the refrigerator is in its final location. DO NOT remove the handles. To move the refrigerator, use a padded If all entrances are more than hand truck. Center the refrigerator on the 38″ wide, skip to Installing hand truck and secure the
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Installation Instructions 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND COUPLING (on some models) REFRIGERATOR DOORS If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. Bottom freezer hinge 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 5 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL Remove the freezer door top hinge cover A by either squeezing it and pulling it up or CONNECTORS (on so
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Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 7 REMOVE THE 8 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) As one person slowly lifts the freezer door Remove the two 5/16” hex head screws, D B up and off the bottom hinge, the second then lift the hinge straight up to free the person should carefully guide the water hinge pin. line and power line (harness) through the 5/16” Hex Head bottom hinge. C Open the refrigerator door to 90.° 90° E Set the door on a non-scratching
