GE GSS25TSRDSS, GSS25TSRASS, GSS25TGPBWW Owner’s Manual

www.GEAppliances.com

Safety Instructions . .......... 2-4

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ........... 11

Care and Cleaning .......... 13, 14

Crispers and Pans ............. 10

Ice and Water Dispenser ..... 12, 13

Refiigerator Doors ............. 9

Replacing the i,ight Bulbs ....... 15

Shelves and Bins ............. 7, 8

Temperature Controls ........... 5

TurboCool F'' . .................. 5

Water Filter ................... 6

Installation Instructions

Installing the Refrigerator .... 21-24

Moving the Refrigerator ..... 17-20

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator ............... 16

Water Line Installation ...... 25-27

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 28-31

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 28

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back (]over

Performance Data Sheet ........ 34

Product Registration ........ 37, 38

State of California Water

Treatment Device Certificate ..... 35

Warranty (Canadian) ........... 32

Warranty (U.S.) ............... 33

Mode/s 23, 25 and 27

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R frigdrateurs

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Lado a Lado

Refrigeradores

La seccidn en espa_ol empieza en la pagina 74

Writethe modelandserial numbershere:

Model #
Serial #

Find these numbers on a label inside
the refrigerator compartment at the

top on the right side.

200D2600P029 49-60298 10-03JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING'!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

This refl-igerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children m climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerami: They could

dmnage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themseNes.

{{_iDo not touch tile cold surfaces in tile fleezer

compamnent when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

{{_iDo not store or use gasoline or other fl_umnable

vapors and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

In refl_igeramrs wifll automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with tile moving parts of tile

ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element
located on the bottom of the icemake_. Do

not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while tile refligeramr

is plugged in.

Keep fingers out of tile "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between

tile dooIs and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careflfl closing doors when children are

in the area.

Unplug die refligemtor before cleaning and
making repaiI_.

NOTE:Westrong/}/recommendthatan}/servicingbe
performedbyaquafifiedindividual

{{_iSetdng either or both controls to 0 (Off}does not

remove power to tile light circuit.

{{_iDo not refleeze flozen foods which have

thawed completel):

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DANGER! RISK OFCHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffbcadon aIe not pIoblems
of tile past. Junked or abandoned IefligeIamI_ aIe

still dangeious...even if they will sit foi "just a few
days." If you are getting _-id ofyoui old refl-igerami;

please follow tile instmcOons below m help pievent
accidents.

Before You ThrowAway Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:

_,_ke offthe doois.

I,eave tile shelves in place so that chikhen may
not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refligmafion pIoducts contain refligerants,
which undei fedeIal law must be iemoved p_ior

to p_oduct disposal. If you are getting iid of an
old _eflige_adon p_oduct, check with tile
company handling the disposal about what

to do.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.

However, ifyou must use an extension coid, it is absolutely necessa D, that it be a UIAisted (in tile United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), _wire giounding type appliance extension cord having a gIounding

type plug and outlet and that tile electrical _v_tingof tile coid be 115ampe_es (minimum) and 120 volts.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING'!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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 fllis appliance is equipped with
a ,%prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to

minimize the possibilit T of elecuJc shock hazard
flom this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

If die oudet is a standard 2-prong oudet, it is
your personal responsibilit T and obligation m

have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall oudet.

The refligerator should ahvays 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 flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on

the power cord. Ahvays grip plug firefly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.

Repair or replace immediamly all power cords that
have become flayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion d_unage
along its length or at either end.

x_qlen moving the refligerator away flom the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(A_pterp/u_notper_i_e_inC_n_)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug.

Howevex; if you must use an adapmx; where local

codes pemlit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use

of a UIAisted adapter available at most local
hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper

poladty in the connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting die power cord flom die

adaptex, ahvays hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the

other hand. If this is not done, the adaptor ground
mrminal is vexT likely m break with repeamd use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT
USEthe refrigerator undl a proper ground has

been established.

Attachingthe adaptergreundterminaltoa walloutlet
coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal,andnotinsulated,andthe wall
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring.Youshould

havethe circuitcheckedbyaqualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe temperaturecontrols, www.GEAppliances.com

FREEZER FRESHFOOD

9 ISCOLDEST

0IS OFF

Initially,set therefrigerator control at5 andthe freezercontrol at 5 and allow 12-24

hoursfor the temperatureto stabilize.

Severaladjustmentsmay berequired.Adjust the controls oneincrementata time,and

.......ill

allow 12hoursafter each adjustmentforthe refrigerator to reachthe temperatureyou

haveset.

Settingthe controls to0 stopscooling in both therefrigeratorandfreezer compartments
butdoesnot shut off electricalpower to therefrigerator.Onsomemodels,onlythe

refrigerator control hasa 0 setting.

Touchpadcontrols

• Settingeithercontrol at0 will automaticallysettheother control at O.Thezeroswill

blinkuntil yousetthecontrols.

• If bothcontrols areset at0 and eitherCOLDERpadispressed,the controlswill
automaticallyresetto 5.

Controlsettings will varybasedonpersonalpreferences,usageandoperating

conditionsandmayrequiremorethanoneadjustment.

NOTE."Onsomemodels,therefrigeratorisshippedwithprotectivefilmcoveringthetemperature
controls.If thisfilmwasnotremovedduringinstallation,removeit now.

About TurboCooEM(onsome models)

How it Works

TurboCoolrapidly cools file refligermor

compamnent in order m more quickly
cool foods. Use rurboCoolwhenadding a

TurboCool

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laxge amount of food to the refrigerator

compartment, put0ng away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature

or when putting awaywam:t leftovers. It can

also be used if the refrigerator has been
without power for an exmnded period.

Once acOvamd, the compressor will mrn on
immediately and the fans will cycle on and
off at high speed as needed for eight horns.

The compressor will conOnue m run un01

the refligeramr compartment cools m

approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle

on and off to maintain this set0ng. After 8
hours, or if rurboCoolis pressed again, the

refligeramr compartment will return m
the original set0ng.

HowtoUse

Press TurboCool.The TurboCool
indicator light will come on; however;

the refligerator temperature display

will still show the current set0ng.
After TurboCoolis complete, the TurboCool

indicator light will go out.
NOTES: The refligeramr mmperamre

cmmot be changed dining

TurboCooL

The fieezer temperature is not
affbcmd dining TurboCool.

When opening the refrigerator

door during TurboCootthe f.ns

will conOnue m run if they have

cycled on.

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Aboutthe water filter (onsome models).

On some models

Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to the right.

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RESETWATERFILTER

HOLD3 SECS

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper right corner of the refligerator

compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

There is a replacement indicator light for

the water filmr camidge on the dispenseL

This light will unn orange to tell you that
you need m replace the filmr soon.

The filter cartridge should be replaced
when file replacement indicator light turns

red or if the flow ofwamr m the dispenser
or icemaker decreases.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

If you are replacing die caruidge,

0

first remove the old one by slowly
turning it m the left. Donotpull down

on the cartridge. A smaU amount of

wamr m W drip down.

Fill die replacement carnidge widl

0

wamr flom die tap to aUow for better

flow flom the dispenser immediamly
after installaOon.

I,ining up die arrow on die caruidge
and the caruidge holdex, place die

mp of the new carnidge up inside
the holdeL DOnotpush it up into

the holdeL

O Run water flom the dispenser for

3 minutes (about one and a half

gallons) to clear the system and

prevent sputtering.

Press and hold the RESETWATERFILTER

pad on the dispenser for 3 seconds.

NOTE:A newlyqnsmlled water filter

cartridge may cause water to spurt flom
the dispenseL

Filter Bypass Plug

You must use file filmr bypass plug
when a replacement filter cartridge is not

available. The dispenser and the icemaker

will not operam without the filmr or filmr

bypass plug.

Replacement Filters:

Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges

in theUnitedStates,visitourWebsite,

www.GEAppliances.com,orcall GEParts

andAccessories,800.626.2002.

Suggested Retail $34.95 USD
Customers in Canada should consult die

yellow pages for the nearest Camco Se_'ice

CenmL

Slowly mrn it m file fight until the filmr

caruidge stops. DONOTOVERTI6HTEN.

As you mrn the caruidge, it will
automaficaUy raise itself into position.

Cartridge will romm about 1/4 turn.

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Abouttheshelvesandbins. www.GEAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

l Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins

Refrigerator bin

Freezer bin

LargeBins

The larger reflige_v_tor door bins and
fleezer flit-out door bins are adjustable.

Toremove:Lift the fiont of the bin straight

up, then lift up and out.

Toreplace or mlocate: Engage the back side Donotblock

of the bin in the molded supports of the

t

dooL Then push down on the flont of the

bin. Bin will lock in place.

SmallBins

Toremove:I,iff the flont of the bin straight

up then out.

Toreplace: Position the bin above file

rectangular molded supports on file dooL

Then slide file bin down onto file support

to lock it in place.

Thesnuggerhelps prevent dpping, spilling

or sliding of small items stored on the door
shel£ Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the rear and move it back

and forth to fit your needs.

CAUTION:On

modelswithanice
chuteinsidethetop

freezerdoorbin,be
carefulwhenp/acing

itemsinthebin.
Makesurethat

itemsdonotblock
orfallinto theice

chute.

Freezer tilt-out bin

Press tab andpull shelf
forward to remove

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you

m reach imms stored behind others. The

special edges are designed m help prevent
spills flom dripping to lower sheNes.

Toremove:

Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop,
then press down on the tab and slide the

shelf suaight out.

Toreplaceorrelocate:

Line the shelf up with the supports and
slide it into place. The shelf can be

reposifioned when the door is at 90° or
more. To reposifion the shelf, slide the shelf
past the stops and angle downward. Slide

shelf down m the desired position, line up
with the supports and slide into place.

Makesureyoupushtheshelvesall the wayback
in beforeyoudosethe door.

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Abouttheshelvesandbins.

Not all features are on all models.

OuickSpaceTM Shelf (onsomemodels)

This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of tall items on the shelf

below.

This shelf can be removed and replaced

or relocated just like Slide-.Out Spillproof
Shelves.

Freezer Baskets

ii TM

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Toremove, slide out to the stop position,

lift the flont past the stop position, and
slide out.

Slide-Out Freezer Shelves

On some models, this shelf can not be used
in the lowest position.

Makesureyoupushthe basketsall the wayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor.

TM iii

Toremove, slide out to the stop position,

lift the flont past the stop position, and
slide out flom rib.

Fixed Freezer Shelves

Toremove,lift the shelf up at the left side

and then bring the shelf out.

Makesureyoupushthe shelvesallthe wayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor.

NOTEFORDISPENSERMODELS'.In order
m rake flfll advantage of the flit-out ice bin

(on some models), only store items on the

shelf below the ice bin that are no taller
than the lowest point on the bin.

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Abouttherefrigeratordoors. OEAppli..oosoom

Refrigerator Doors

The refligeramr doors may feel diffbrent

than the ones you are used m. The

special door opening/closing feanne

makes sure the dooi_ close all the way

and are securely sealed.

When opening and closing die door you
will notice a stop position. If file door is

opened past this Moppoint, the door will
remain open m aUowyou m load and

unload food more easily. When the door
is only partially open, it will automatically

close.

When the door is only partially open,

it will automatically close.
Beyond this step the door will

stay open.

Door Alignment

The resistance you feel at tile stop
posidon will be reduced as tile door

is loaded wkh food.

7/16" SocketWrench

Toremovethe base I I

gril!elopenthedoors,
removethescrewat
eachendof the base __

gril!eandthenpu!l Raise

thegrille straightout,

_L

If doors are uneven, adjust tile
refrigerator dooL

Using a 7/16" socket wrench, turn

tlle door adjusting screw to the right
m raise the door; m the left, to lower

it. (A nylon plug, imbedded in the
dlreads of the pin, prevents the pin

flom mining unless a wrench is

used.)

O Afker one or two tmns of tile

wrench, open and close tlle

refrigerator door and check the

alignment at tile top of the doo_s.

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Aboutthe crispersandpans.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Crispers

Excess water dmt may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawePs should be wiped dry:

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HI _ LO

Adjustable Humidity Crispers

Slide tile control all tile way to tile H/setfing
to provide high humidity recommended for

illost vegetables.

Aboutcrisperremoval

Not all features are on all models.

__ Crisper Removal

Crispers can easily be removed by pulling
the drawer straight out and lifting the

drawer up and over tile stop location.

Slide the control all tile way to tile LO
setting to provide lower humidity levels

recommended for illost fluits.

If die door prevents you flom taking out
the dmwexs, first ny m remove the door

bins. If this does not offer enough
clearance, the refligerator will need m

be rolled forward until the door opens
enough to slide the draweI_ out. In some

cases, when you roll the refligeramr out,

you will need m move the reflJgeramr

m the left or right as you roll it out.

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Abouttheautomaticicemaker, www.GEAppliances.com

A newly installed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Automatic Icemaker

Power

switch

Green!"

PowerLight _rArm

Models without a shelf
above the ice bin

Toaccessiceandreachthe

icemakerpower switch:

Icemake[

The icemaker will produce seven cubes
per cycle--approximately 100-130 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on fleezer

compamnent temperature, room
mmperamre, number of door openings

and other use conditions.

See below for how to access ice and reach
the power switch on dispenser models.

If the refligerator is operated before the

water connection is made to the icemake_,
set the power switch in the 0 (off) position.

X_qlen the refligemtor has been connected

to the water supply, set the power switch to
the I (onJ position.

The icemaker will fill wifll water when it

cools m 15°F (-10°(;). A newly instaUed
reflJgemmr m W take 12 m 24 horns m beg*in

making ice cubes.

You will hear a buzzing sound each dine

the icemaker fills with wateL

Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to cleaL

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.

When file bin fills m file level of file feeler

am1, file icemaker will stop producing
ice. It is normal for several cubes m be

joined mgetheL

If ice is not used flequenfl}; old ice cubes

will become cloudy, taste stole and shrink.

NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultipb

timeswhenmakingonebatchof ice.

Accessing Ice and Reaching the Models with a shelf

Power Switch on Dispenser Models abovetheice bin

Thereare two types of ice storage bins on .....

o Lift the bin, then pull it

forward until the bin stops,

Lower the bin to access ice
or reach thepower switch.

NOTE:In order to take full advantage
of the tilt-out ice bin, only store items

on the shelf below the ice bin that
are no rafter than the Iowest point

on the bin.

the bin, the other does not. Sh

dispenser models. One has a shelf above I _ _

without a shelf above the ice bin: [ _

Special note about dispenser models

The bin can be tilted out as shown in
These models have a tilt-out ice bin.

the illustrations, and it will hold itself

up while you rake ice out or mrn the

icemaker power switch on and off: Toaccessice,pullthe binforward,
Be sure to put the bin back in place

before closing the dooL

{:i Tobucketrestorestage,Y°urtheiCefollowinglevelfromstepsan areempty r_....IShelf (-_-_

recommended: ...........................

O 12 houI_ after the first batch of ice

has fallen into the bin, dispense

3 to 4 cubes.

Aider an additional 6 horns, dispense

3 to 4 cubes again.

These steps will restore your ice level

in the shortest amount of time.

Toreach the power switch, pull the
shelf straight out. Always be sure to
replace the shelf.

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Aboutthe ice and water dispenser(onsomemodels).

ToUse the Dispenser

SpillShelf

Select CUBED ICE _, CRUSHEDICE

or WATER_.

Press the glass gently against the top of the

dispenser cradle.

The spill shelf is not self-draining. To

reduce water spotting, the shelf and its

grille should be cleaned regularly;

If no wateris dispensedwhentherefrigeratoris
first installed,theremaybeair in thewaterline

system.Pressthedispenserarmforat least two
minutesto removetrappedairfrom thewater

line andtofill the watersystem.Toflushout
impuritiesin the waterline, throwawaythefirst

sixglassfulsof water.
CAUTION:Neverputfingersoranyother

objectsinto theice crusherdischargeopening.

for 3 seconds.

Dispenser Light

This pad turns tile night
light in tile dispenser on

and off: Tile light also

comes oil when tile

LIGHT

dispenser cradle is
pressed. If this light

burns out, it should be
replaced with a 6watt

12V maximum bulb.

Quick Ice (onsomemodels)

@ _qlen you need ice

QUICK ICE for tile following

in a huriT, press tiffs
pad m speed lap ice

production. This will
increase ice production

48 houps or until you
press tile pad again.

Door Alarm

To set the alarli1,

press tiffs pad until tile
indicator light comes

on. This alarm will

DOORALARM

sound if either door
is open for more than

3 minutes. Tile light
goes out and the

beeping stops when
you close tile dooL

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Important Facts About Your Dispenser

Do not add ice from trays or bags to
tile storage draweL It may not crush or

dispense well.

Avoid overfilling glass Mill ice and use of

nanow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam file
chum or cause tile door in tile chum m

freeze slmt. If ice is blocking tile chum,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.

Beverages and foods should not be
quick-chilled in file ice storage draweL

Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause tile icemaker

or attger to jam.
To keep dispensed ice flom missing

tile glass, put the ,glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.

Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
fllough you selected CUBEDICE.This

happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get direcmd m the crusheL

AtYer crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip flom tile clmte.

Sometimes a small mound of snow will
form oil file door in file ice chute. This

condition is nomml and usually occm5

when ),oat have dispensed crushed ice

repeamdly: Tile snow will evenumlly
evapoIate.