GE 1825 User Manual
GE Appliances
Top-mount no-frost
Refrigerators
Owner’s Manual
Models 18–25
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
Part No. 162D3948P007 Pub. No. 49-60012 12-98 CG
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family.
We’re proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you
use your refrigerator.
That’s important, because
your new refrigerator will
be part of your family for
many years. And we hope
you will be part of ours for a
long time to come.
We thank you for buying
GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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You can find them on a label on the
left side, near the top of the fresh food
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compartment.
GE&You,
AService Partnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
Read this Manual
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your refrigerator
properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a
great deal of time and money
over the life of your refrigerator.
Review the Section on
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to Connect Electricity . . . .6
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . .6, 7
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions
Temperature Controls . . . . .8–10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–16
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . .17
Ice and Water Dispenser . .18, 19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .20–22
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . . .23, 24
Water Line Installation . . .25–29
Reversing the Door Swing/
Removing the Doors . . . . .30–37
Troubleshooting Tips
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
If You Need Service
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
in the U.S.,
Or,
call the GE Answer Center
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
1-800-361-3400.
you can always
®
In Canada,
call
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Normal Operating Sounds . . . .38
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .39–42
Customer Service
Warranty
for Canadian Customers . . . . .46
Warranty
for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . . . .47
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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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 and
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located 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
stick 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 the moving parts
of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that
releases the cubes. 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 the refrigerator
before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
■ Turning the control to the
OFF
position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
■ Do not refreeze frozen foods
which have thawed
completely.
DANGER! RISK OF
CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
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.
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this
CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and
imprisonment under provisions of environmental
legislation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
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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
wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
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hardware stores.
may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
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,
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.
DO NOT USE
the refrigerator
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 United States) or a CSA
certified (in Canada), 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.
REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers.
Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C.
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If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food
temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer
temperature.
1
3
5
7
9
5 INITIAL SETTING
9 COLDEST
OFF
FRESH FOOD
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Cold air
from freezer
compartment
(Warmest setting)
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Damper
INITIAL SETTING C
COLDEST E
FREEZER
C
A
Side View
(Coldest setting)
E
E
D
C
B
A
2
Damper
Control Settings
1
2
Fresh Food Control
The fresh food control maintains the temperatures
throughout the refrigerator.
Moving the fresh food control to
both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut
off power to the refrigerator.
OFF
stops cooling in
Freezer Control
The freezer control moves a damper to change the
amount of cold air that moves from the freezer to the
fresh food compartment.
Power Saver Switch
Push switch to the
the amount of electricity required to operate your
refrigerator.
With this switch turned to the
moisture may form on the outside of the refrigerator,
especially when the weather is humid.
Over time, moisture that forms on the surface may
cause rust.
To prevent moisture on the outside, move the power
saver switch from the
Cost? About the same as it costs to use 2 night lights.
POWERSAVER
POWERSAVER
POWERSAVER
setting to reduce
setting,
setting.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
How To Test Temperatures
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Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container
of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center of the freezer and check it after
a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you have set.
Food Storage
Operating Instructions
The type of packaging used and the storage temperatures will affect
how long food will keep in the refrigerator.
New food storage guidelines are constantly being developed.
Consult the County Extension Service for the latest information on freezing and
storing foods.
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About the refrigerator shelves and dishes.
Not all features are on all models.
2
Lift up and out
To Remove To Replace
1
Tilt up
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food
and freezer compartments
are adjustable.
1
Insert
top hook
2
Lower to
lock in place
Quick Serve™ System
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for
use on the range top, broiler or in the regular
oven. Such use can be hazardous.
Quick Serve™ dishes fit into a rack that hangs on the
fresh food or freezer door. The rack can be moved in
the same manner as the door bins.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
refrigerators and freezers.
Do not use when cooking high-fat foods, such as bacon, and highsugar foods, such as candy and syrup. The high temperatures of the
fat and sugar can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
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About the refrigerator bins.
Not all features are on all models.
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To open:
1
2
Pull forward
QUICK S
Push up
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Quick Store Bin
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Bin Housing
Quick Store Bin
To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is
closed and latched before closing the refrigerator door.
This bin can be placed on the fresh food or freezer doors.
T o remove the bin,
To move,
on the door. You do not have to remove the bin from
the housing when moving it.
lift the bin housing up and out of the supports
lift up and out of the bin housing.
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About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the
drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the
to provide high humidity recommended for most
vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
provide lower humidity levels recommended for
most fruits.
HIGH
LOW
setting
setting to
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most useful
location for your family’s needs.
Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer
When the drawer is placed in the top 6 slots on the left
side and the lever is set at
is forced around the drawer to keep it very cold.
You can move the drawer to any location if you don’t
want the extra cold storage.
The settings can be adjusted anywhere between
and
COLDEST.
COLDEST,
air from the freezer
COLD
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When set at
refrigerator temperature.
The
COLDEST
COLD,
the drawer will stay at the normal
setting provides the coldest storage area.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
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Storage Drawers
To Remove:
These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while
stop
pulling the drawers past the
When the door cannot be opened enough to pull the drawer
straight out, slide the drawer toward the middle and remove it.
Remove the glass, then the frame. When replacing the glass, push
the rear edge firmly into the frame.
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
location.
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About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Snuggers
Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the
front to move the snugger back and forth to fit your
needs.
3
2
1
4
1
3
1
2
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Two-Position Freezer Shelf
For models without an icemaker, the shelf can be placed
in either position.
For models with an icemaker, the shelf must be placed
in the lower position.
Condiment Caddy
The condiment caddy keeps frequently used
condiments together. It fits in your refrigerator door
shelf. A convenient handle allows condiments to be
easily carried to the table.
Beverage Rack
Slide-out beverage rack holds twelve cans of soda or
two wine/water bottles (lengthwise). Can be removed
for cleaning.
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