Page 2 - USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; Consumer Support; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR; Refrigerants
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 (in the UnitedStates) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire gro...
Page 3 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 3 www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety, this appliance must...
Page 4 - About the controls on the refrigerator.; The controls will look like one of the following:; Touch pad controls; Operating Instructions
This feature allows you to lock the controlsso the settings cannot be changed. To lock the controls: Set the controls to the desired settings. Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds. When the controls are locked, the indicatorlight will come on and the control settingswill not be displayed. To un...
Page 5 - About the temperature controls.; SET
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 About the temperature controls. www.GEAppliances.com The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 2...
Page 6 - About the water filter.; Water Filter Cartridge; When to Replace the Filter; Installing the Filter Cartridge; Filter Bypass Plug
6 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About...
Page 7 - Spillproof Shelves; About the shelves and bins.; Not all features are on all models.; Rearranging the Shelves; Refrigerator Compartment; Freezer Compartment
7 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Spillproof Shelves (on some models) Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lowershelves. To remove or replace the shelves,see Rearranging the Shelves ...
Page 8 - Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door; Freezer Tilt Out Bin
Consumer Support Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 8 About th...
Page 9 - About the additional features.; Adjustable Humidity Crisper; About the crispers and pans.; Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 9 About the additional features. www.GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to pro...
Page 10 - About crisper removal.; Crisper Removal; About the automatic icemaker.; Icemaker Accessory Kit
10 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Abou...
Page 11 - Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
11 Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator awayfrom the wall. All types of floor coverings can bedamaged, particularly cushioned coverings andthose with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it toposition by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrig...
Page 12 - Replacing the light bulbs.; Turning the control to the; Freezer Compartment Light; Freezer Compartment Dome Light
Light shield Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instruc...
Page 13 - CLEARANCES; BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT –; Note to Installer –; or
13 Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22 and 25 CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,proper air circulation and plumbing and electricalconnections. • Sides 1/8 ″ (4 mm) • Top 1 ″ (25 mm) • Back 1 ″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side,...
Page 14 - WHAT YOU WILL NEED; INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
14 WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit , 1/4 ″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. If using copper, be sure bothends of the tubing are cut square. To determine how much tubing you need: measurethe distance from the water valve on the b...
Page 15 - Installation Instructions
15 WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extracost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. • A cold water supply . The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). • Pow...
Page 16 - FLUSH OUT THE TUBING; FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
16 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out thetubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushedthrough the tubing. 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THEVALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) f...
Page 18 - IMPORTANT NOTES; START THE ICEMAKER
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrateagainst the back of the refrigerator or against thewall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 11 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 18 Installation Instructions 5/16 ″ Head socket driver 3/4 ″ Head socket driver (a 6-point socket is ...
Page 19 - REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
19 Installation Instructions Hinge Pin Top Hinge TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Interchange hinge and screws at top right withscrews at the top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time. 3 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATORDOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hin...
Page 20 - TRANSFER DOOR STOPS
20 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) Installation Instructions TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGEBRACKET TO THE LEFT Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Using a socket driver, move the bottom hingebracket from the right side to the left side. NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket, check t...
Page 22 - REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR; REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
22 REHANG THE REFRIGERATORDOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. Straighten the door and line it up with the centerhinge bracket. Reinstall the center hinge pin with a 3/4 ″ socket. Turn it until it extends through the hinge bracket and into the door. 9 TRANSFER FREEZER DOORHAND...
Page 23 - Normal operating sounds.; Electronic models only:; CRACKS and CHIRPS; Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
Normal operating sounds. www.GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.Modern refrigerators have more features and use newertechnology. HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a ...
Page 24 - Before you call for service...; Problem
24 Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Consumer Support Befo...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 26 Prob...
Page 27 - Performance Data Sheet; Operating Specifications; Special Notices; NSF
27 Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System GSWF Cartridge This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below.The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering ...
Page 28 - Water Treatment Device
28 State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: April 28, 2003 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements 1559 03 - GE GSWF GSWF Manufacturer: General Electric Consumer Products The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate...
Page 29 - CONSUMER WARRANTY; TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
29 CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single familydomestic use in Canada when theRefrigerator has been properly installedaccording to the instructions supp...
Page 30 - Refrigerator Warranty.; What GE Will Not Cover:
30 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Refr...