GE GDR20DTERWW User Manual — Free PDF Download

Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR; Refrigerants; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; fe

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 refriger...

Page 3 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

3 C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o tin g T ip s O p e ra tin g In st ru c tio n s S a fe ty In st ru c tio n s In st a lla tio n In st ru c tio n s GEAppliances.com WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not , under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the pow...

Page 4 - About the controls with temperature settings.; Initially, set the refrigerator control at; ra

4 About the controls with temperature settings. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 . Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controlsone increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for t...

Page 5 - Water Filter Cartridge; Filter Bypass Plug; About the water filter.

C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o tin g T ip s O p e ra tin g In st ru c tio n s S a fe ty In st ru c tio n s In st a lla tio n In st ru c tio n s 5 Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in theback upper right corner of the refrigeratorcompartment . When to Replac...

Page 7 - Rearranging the Shelves; About the shelves and bins.; Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door

7 Rearranging the Shelves To remove: Remove all items from the shelf. Tilt the shelf up at the front . Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out . 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 unt...

Page 8 - About the crispers and pans.; Fruit and Vegetable Crisper; Snack Pan

8 C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o ti n g T ip s O p e ra ti n g In st ru c ti o n s S a fe ty In st ru c ti o n s In st a ll a ti o n In st ru c ti o n s About the crispers and pans. Not all features are on all models . Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in t...

Page 9 - About the freezer drawer.

Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket A deep full-width basket NOTE: Do not fill baskets higher than the rim of the basket . This may cause baskets to stickor jam when opening or closing. Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket onfreezer drawer...

Page 10 - Freezer Shelf and Basket; About the freezer compartment.; Fixed Shelf Removal

10 C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o ti n g T ip s O p e ra ti n g In st ru c ti o n s S a fe ty In st ru c ti o n s In st a ll a ti o n In st ru c ti o n s Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket higher than the r...

Page 11 - About the automatic icemaker.; Automatic Icemaker; Icemaker Accessory Kit

About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubesper cycle—approximately 100–130 cubesin a 24-hour period, depending on freezercompartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openingsand other use conditions. See below f...

Page 12 - Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.; Cleaning the Outside; Cleaning the Inside

12 C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o ti n g T ip s O p e ra ti n g In st ru c ti o n s S a fe ty In st ru c ti o n s In st a ll a ti o n In st ru c ti o n s Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy wate...

Page 13 - Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, removefood and unplug the refrigerator. Clean theinterior with a baking soda solution of onetablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to onequart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply toth...

Page 14 - Refrigerator Lights; Freezer Light; Replacing the light bulbs.

14 Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot . Unplug the refrigerator. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the back. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the front of the shield. After replacing with an app...

Page 15 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT; PREPARATION; TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 20, 22 and 23 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT...

Page 16 - REFRIGERATOR LOCATION; REMOVE TOP CAP; REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP

Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperaturewill go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run oftenenough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperaturewill go above 100°F...

Page 17 - Installation Instructions; TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY; LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TOTHE HOUSE WATER LINE(cont .) If you are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto theend of the tubing coming from the house coldwater supply. If you are using the GE SmartConnect ™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing. If yo...

Page 18 - REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE; Stainless steel and plastic handles:

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont .) Installation Instructions REMOVE THE FRESH FOODDOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation locationor reversal of the handles – on somemodels) Stainless steel (onsome models): REMOVINGTHE DOORHANDLE: Loosenthe set screwswith the 3/32 ″ Allen wrenchand removeth...

Page 19 - ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE; Stainless steel handle:

ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: Attach the handle firmly to the mountingfasteners and tighten the set screws onthe bottom of the handle with a 1/8 ″ Allen wrench. A Installation Instructions 19 ATTACH THE FRESH FOODDOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: Attach thehan...

Page 20 - The leveling legs have 2 purposes:; clockwise to raise; SET THE CONTROLS; INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator isfirmly positioned on the floor and does notwobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing braketo hold the refrigerator securely in positionduring operation and cleaning. The levelinglegs also pr...

Page 21 - REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE; REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER; REMOVE THE BASKET; Read these instructions completely and carefully.; REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT

21 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer andrefrigerator door, the refrigerator will still notfit through a doorway, the base grille can beremoved. Remove the base grille by removing thescrews. 3 A REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some mode...

Page 22 - REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET

22 Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWERFRONT TO THE SLIDES Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on each side of the cabinet . Locate the slots on the inside of the railassemblies near the back. Insert the hooks at the back of...

Page 23 - TOOLS YOU WILL NEED; IMPORTANT NOTES; Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet .

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on GDSL3KC series models. • Read the instructions all the way through beforestarting. • Parts are included i...

Page 24 - REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR; TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont .) Installation Instructions TRANSFER CENTER HINGEBRACKET (cont .) Transfer the plug button and screw holecover in the hinge holes on the left sideto the right side. Install the new center hinge bracket from thekit on the left side. 3 C REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Tape the...

Page 25 - REHANG FREEZER DOOR

TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR ANDFREEZER DOOR STOPS Remove the door stop on the right side of thebottom of the door by removing the two screws. Move the plastic hinge hole thimble to theopposite hole. Install the door stop on the left side, makingsure to line up the screw holes in the door stopwith the hole...

Page 26 - REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR; REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

Installation Instructions REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hingepin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is onthe center hinge pin or inside door hinge pin holelocated in the bottom of the door. Insert the door thimble into the hinge holeon top of the refrig...

Page 28 - REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR; REMOVING THE DOORS

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS(cont .) Remove the tape and tilt the door away fromthe cabinet . Lift the door off the center hingepin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimbleremains on the hinge pin or inside door hingepin hole located in the bottom of the door. Set the door on a non-scratching sur...

Page 29 - INSTALL CENTER HINGE; REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS; ALIGN DOUBLE DOORS; REPLACE FREEZER DRAWER

Installation Instructions REPLACING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) INSTALL CENTER HINGE Install the center hinge on each side. REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS Lower the refrigerator door onto the centerhinge pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pinthimble is on the center hinge pin or insi...

Page 30 - • Copper or GE SmartConnect

Installation Instructions 30 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS) Recommended copper water supply kits areWX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on theamount of tubing you need. Approved plasticwater supply lines are GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015and WX08X10025).When ...

Page 32 - CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE; FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE; TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP; ROUTE THE TUBING; INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

Installation Instructions Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing andconnect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted intothe valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerato...

Page 33 - Normal operating sounds.; CRACKS and SNAPS; Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o tin g T ip s O p e ra tin g In st ru c tio n s S a fe ty In st ru c tio n s In st a lla tio n In st ru c tio n s Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Before you call for service… Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts onthe foll...

Page 34 - Before you call for service...

C o n su m e r S u p p o rt T ro u b le sh o o ti n g T ip s O p e ra ti n g In st ru c ti o n s S a fe ty In st ru c ti o n s In st a ll a ti o n In st ru c ti o n s 34 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely ...

Page 39 - Refrigerator Warranty.; What GE Will Not Cover:; su

Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers ,or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).Please have serial number and model number avai...

Page 40 - CUSTOMER WARRANTY

40 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domesticuse in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properlyinstalled according to the instructions supplied by Mabeand is connected to an adequate and proper utilityservice.Damage due to abuse, accident , commercial use, andalte...

Page 41 - Performance Data Sheet; Operating Specifications; NSF

41 Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 EPA EST. No. 070595-MN-001 Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System MWF Cartridge This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below.The concentration of the indicated sub...

Page 42 - Special Notices

42 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 43 - Water Treatment Device

State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: February 2, 2005 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements 1698 05 - MWF MWF Manufacturer: General Electric Company The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the te...