GE GTS22WCPDRWW, GTS22WCPDRCC, GTS22WCPDRBB, GTS22WCPCRWW, GTS22WCPCRCC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions

Connect Electricity ................ 3

Extension Cords .................. 2

Proper Disposal .................. 9

Safety Precautions ................ 9

Operating Instructions

Additional Feauues ............... 9

Automatic Icemaker. ............. 10

Conuols ...................... 4, 5

Crispers and Pans .............. 9, 10

Sheh'es and Bins ................ 7, 8

V_'ater Dispenser . ............... 11

_'ater Fiher . .................... 6

Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning ............... l l

Replacing the Light Bulbs ......... 19

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Models 22, 25

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refiigerator ................. 13

Reversing the Door Swing ...... 18-92

_4'amr Line Installation ........ 14-18

Troubleshooting Tips ......... 24-26

Nonna] Operating Sounds ........ 93

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ....... Back Cox_r

Performance Data Sheet .......... 27

State of Cali%mia V(ater

Device Certificate ................ 98

_'anantv for Canadian Customers . .99

_3'anantv for U.S. Customers ....... 30

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Find these numbex_ on the gray label

on the left side, near the top of the reflJgerator compartment.

200D811#PO01

49-60444 11-05Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following:

!:i)This refl'igerator must be properl,_ installed

and 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 reliJgeratoi: They could damage the reti_igerator and seriously iqim'e

themselves.

_¢_Do not touch the cold surlhces in the fl'eezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet, Skin mm stick to these extremely cold sm'ti_ces.

i)::Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

\'apo_s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

::NIn reti_igeratms with automatic icemake_s,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating

element located on the bottom of the icemake_: Do not place finge_s or hands on the automatic

icemaking mechanism while the reii_igerator is plugged in.

Kee I) finge_s out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances between the doo_ and between

the (loots and cabinet are necessarily small. Be carefld closing doms when children are

in the area.

:)_Unplug the refl_igerator befin'e cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthat any servicingbe performedby aquafifiedindividual.

i)::Setting the controls to the 0 (off) position does

not remove power to the light circuit. On some models, only the reiiigerator control has a

0 (off) setting.

:)_Do not refl'eeze ti'ozen leeds which have

thawed completely.

DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

(_hild entraplnent and mflbcation are not problems of the past. Jtmked or abandoned

reti_igerato_s are still dangerous...even if they

will sit fin" 'ijust a few da}:s." It u)t! are getting

rid of veto" old reii_igeratm; please fi)llow the instructions below to help prevent acddents.

Before YouThrowAway YourOld

Refrigerator or Freezer:

_: Take off the do(n_.

iJi::i,eaxe the shelxes in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

_M1retiigeration products contain reti_igerants, which trader federal law must be removed p_ior

to product disposal. If you are getting dd (ff an (71(Irefrigeration product, check with the 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.

Howe\'e_; if you IllllSt use }lIl extension cord, it is absohltelv necessary that it be a IUL-listed (in the ILrnited States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a gmtmding

type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating (ff the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 120 volts.

WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Donot, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For

personal safe_ this appfiance must be properly grounded.

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The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a &prong (grounding) plug which mates with

a standard 3-prong (grotmding) wall outlet to minimize the possibili_' ol electric shock hazard fl'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sm'e the outlet

is properly gromMed.

If the outlet is a standard 2-pr(mg outlet, it is yore" personal responsibili_i and obligation

to have it replaced with a propedy grotmded S-prong wall outlet.

The refl_igerator should alwa D be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has

a w)ltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best pe_bmmnce and also I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring, circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires. Never m_plug yore" refligerator by pulling on the

power cord. Mwa):s grip plug firefly and pull straight out fl'om the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abI'asion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refligerator away fl'om the wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the

power cord,

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsonthe refrigerator.

Thecontrols will look like one of the following:

Initially, set the refrigerator control at5 and the freezer control at5 and allow 12-24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one

increment at a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for

the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Setting the controls to 0 stops cooling in both the refrigerator and

freezer compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. On some models, only the refrigerator control has a # setting.

Touchpad controls

* Setting either control at 0 will automatically set the other control at O.

Thezeros will blink until you set the controls.

o If both controls are set at 0 and either COLDERpad is pressed, the

controls will automatically reset to 5.

Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and

operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.

Locking the Controls (onsomemodels)

This _eature allows you to lock the controls

so the settings cannot be changed.

Tolock the controls:

O Set the controls to the desired settings.

O Press and hold the lock pad ii_

3 seconds.

\'\]_en the controls are locked, the indicator

light will come on and the control settings will not be displayed.

To unlock the controls:

Press and hold the lock pad f;w 3 seconds.

,AJter unlocking the controls, the settings will be displayed, the lock indicator light

will go out and the settings can be changed.

Aboutthe temperaturecontrols, gecom

CONTROL _'_

HOLD 3 SECS

The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°1:for the refrigerator compartment and #°1: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 refrigerator and freezer.

The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature

based on usage and operating environment.

Setting either or both controls to OFFstops cooling in both the freezer

and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power

to the refrigerator. NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the

temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.

Tochange the temperature, press and release tile

WARMER or COLDERpad. Tile SETlight will come

on and tile display will show tile set teml)erature. To change tile temperatm'e, tap either tile

WARMERor COLDERpad tlntil tile desired

temperature is displayed. Refl_igerator temperatm'es can be a(!justed between 34°F and 44°F and tile

fl'eezer teini)eratures can be a(!justed between

-()°F and +6°E

Once tile desired temperature has 1)een set, the temperatm'e display will return to the actual

refl_igerator and fl'eezer temperatm'es alter 5 seconds. Several adjusnnents may be required.

Each time you a(!just controls, allow 24 hom_ tot tile refl_igerator to reach tile temperature you have set.

Locking the Controls (onsomemodels)

This feature allo_vs you to lock tile controls so the settings cmmot be changed.

Tolock the controls:

O Set tile controls to tile desired settings.

O Press and hold tile lock pad for

3 seconds.

When tile controls are locked, tile indicator

light will come on and tile control settings

will not be displayed.

Toturn the cooling system off,tap tile WARMER pad

fin" either tile reliJgerator or tile fl'eezer tmtil tile

display shows OFF.Toturn the unit back on,press tile

COLDERpad tin" either tile refrigerator or fl'eezer

Tile SETlight will illuminate on tile side you selected. Then press tile COLDERpad again (on tile

side where tile SETlight is illuminated) and it will go to tile preset points ot O°Ftor tile fl'eezer and

37°Ftor tile refl_igerato_: Setting either or both controls to OF.F.stops cooling in both tile fl'eezer

and reti_igerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to tile refl_igerator

Tounlock the controls:

Press and hold tile lock pad lbr 3 seconds.

_Mter tmlocking tile controls, tile settings will be displayed, tile lock indicator light

will go ()tit and tile settings can be changed.

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels)

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located inside the cartridge holder in the back upper right

corner of the reflJgerator c(nni_artment. NOTE:Some models ship with the filter

bypass plug in place of tile filter cartridge. The filter byl)ass I_lug needs U) be removed

betore the filter cartridge is installed. Keep tile filter byl)ass I_lug fiw flmu'e use.

When to Replace the Filter

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six monthsor earlier if the flow ot

water to tile icemaker and dispenser

decreases.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

0 If you are replacing tile cartridg-e,

fi_t remoxe tile old one. To open tile

cartridge cove_; push in where indicated and tile cover will drop down.

@ Remoxe tile cartridge b) slowl) rotating

it to tile left. A small amount of water

may drip down.

Filter Bypass Plug

Y)u must use the filter bH)ass [)lug when

a replacement filter cartridge is not available. Tile dispenser and tile icemaker

will not operate without tile filter or filter bypass plug.

Replacement Filters

Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges in the UnitedStates,visitourWebsite,go.corn, or call GEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.

Filter Model GS_.VF Suggested Retail Price $34.95 USD

()lStOlllers in Canada should constllt the yellow pages ti)r tile nearest Camco

Service Center:

'_ CAUTION_ Ifair has been

trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may be eiected as it is remoxed. Use caution

when I'eIllOx, in r

Mark yore" calendar to remind you to

replace tile filter cartridge in six months.

@ Remove tile protective fi)il fl'om tile end

of tile cartridge.

Position the cartridge inside the

cartridge holder and slowl) rotate tile

cartridge to tile right tmfil it stops. When tile camidge is property installed,

vou will feel it "click" as it locks into place. The blade on the end of the

cartlidge should be positioned xertically: Do not ovortighton.

O Close tile cartridge cove_;

@ Run water fl'om tile dispenser fl)r

3 minutes (about 1½ gallons) to clear

tile system and prevent sputtering. See 7"0{]so the l)isponsor section.

NOTE:A newEqnstalled water filter cartridge

may ca#so water to spurt tiom tile dispense_:

Aboutthe shelvesandbins. gecem

Not all features are on all models.

Rearranging the Shelves

Shelves in the refl_gerator and fl'eezer comi)artn/ents are a(!justable.

Refrigerator Compartment

To remove:

0 Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont. @ I,ifl the shelf up at the back and bring

the shelf out.

Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in thesame mam_e_

To replace:

_ hile tilting the shelf up, insert the top

hook at the back of the shelf in a slot

on the track.

@ I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf until the

bottom of the shelf locks into place.

Freezer Compartment

To remove:

I,ifl u I) the left side of the shelf and

i slide it left into the center of the shelf

suI_ports.

@ Rotate the right side of the shelf up and

out of the shelf supports.

Toreplace:

Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the

left end of the shelf into the center of

the shelf sui)ports on the side wall at the desired level.

Insert the fight end of the shelf into the

shelf sui)ports at the same level. Rest

each end of the shelf on the bottom of the shelf sui)ports.

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)

Spillproof shelxes have special edges to hel I) prexent spills fl'om dripping to lower

shelxes. To remoxe or replace the shelxes,

see RearrangingtheShelves.

NOTE."Formodelswith an automatic lcemaker,

the freezershelf must be in thelower position forthe ice cubebuckettocatch the cubes.

Aboutthe shelvesandbins.

Sfide-Out Spil/proof Shelf (onsomemodels)

The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items stored behind othe_. The

spedal edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.

Toremove:

Remove all items ti'om shell

0 Slide the shelf out tmfil it stops.

I,iti the fl'ont edge of the shelf tmtil the

central tabs are above the fl'ont bin:

0 Continue pulling the shelf torward

tmtil it can be removed.

Adjustable Bins on the Door

A(!iustable bins can easily be carried ti'om

i'e_l_gei'atof to woFk aI'ea.

Toremove: I,ift the bin straight up, then

pull out.

To replace:

Place the rear shelf tabsjust in ti'ont ot

the central notches on the shelf fi'ame,

Slide the shelf in tmfil the central tabs

are slightly behind the front bin:

I,ower the shelf" into place tmtil it is

horizontal and slide the shelf in.

Make surethat the shelf sits fiat after re/bsta//ation anddoesn'tmovefree/}/from side to side.

Make sureyoupush the shelvesall the way in before youclose the door

The snuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door

shelf. (h'ip the finger hold near the rear of the snugger and move it to fit your needs.

Toreplace or relocate: Engage the bin in the

molded supports of the do())', and push in. Bin will lock in place.

Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door

Toremove: I,ift the shelf straight up, then

l)ull out.

Toreplace: Engage the shelf in the molded

supports on the door and push down. It will lock in place.

Freezer Tilt Out Bin (onsomemodels)

Push the button as you tilt out the bin.

Toremove: Hold the sides of the bin and

lift it straight ill), then pull ()tit.

Toreplace:Engage the ends of the bin

in the molded supports on the door and push down. It will lock in place.

NOTE:Do not overloadthe bin.

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Not all features are on all models.

Shelf Saver Rack (onsomemodels)

Slide-out beverage, rack holds 12 cans of soda or 2 wine/water bottles (lengthwise).

It can be remoxed for cleaning.

Toremove, slide the rack out to the stop

position, lift the rack tlI) and past the stop position and lift it out.

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Aboutthe crispersandpans.

Not all features are on all models.

Fru# and Vegetable Crisper

Excess water that mm accumulate in the bottom of the drawei_ or under the drawei_

should be wiped dry.,

Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)

Slide the control all the wa} to the HIGH setting to pr(Mde high h umidi_'

recolnmei_ded fi)r inost ",egetables.

Snack Pan (on some models)

This pan (an be Ino_ed to the inost useful location for ?our famil?'s needs.

Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting, to I)x'mide lower huxnidit_ levels

i'ecoi/lillended for illOSt fl'uits.

To remove, slide the pan out to the stop

position, lift the pan u I) and past the stop position and lift it otlt.

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Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (onsomemodels)

When the pan is placed in the top 6 slots on

the left side and the lever is set at COLDEST, air fi'om the fl'eezer is forced around the

pan to kee I) it veI_' coM.

You can move the pan to any location if w)u don't want the extra cold storage.

The settings can be a(!justed an}svhere between cold , and coldest _ *.

When set at cold, the I)an will st;Iv at the

nornml refiJgerator teml)erature.

The coldest setting provides the coldest storage _ll'e_l.

Aboutcrisperremoval

Not all features are on all models.

Crisper Removal

To Remove:

These drawex_ can be remo',ed easil)by lifting up slightly while pulling tile drawer

past the stop location.

Aboutthe automaticicemaker.

When the door cannot be fully opened,

rein eve the dm wet fi_rth est from the door first. Make sm'e the drawer closest to the

door is fifllv closed. There is a latch at the front of the center slide rail. Push down on the latch and slide the center slide rail, to

which the drawer is attached, a_y fl'om the dora: Relnove the drawei:

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

Power Switch

PowerLight

Powerswitch model

Feeler Arm in (up)position

theON (down)

position

Feelerarm model

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Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

Tile icemaker will produce seven or eight cubes (depending on model) per cycle--

approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on fl'eezer compartment

tellli)ei'attli'e _ i"oo1// tellli)ei'attli'e _ ntllllber

of door openings and other use conditions.

There are two t)pes of icemake_: power switch models and feeler aml models.

If tile refl{gerator is operated before tile water connection is made to the icemaket;

set tile power switch to 0 (Off)or move tile teeler aml to tile STOP (up) position.

When the reflJgerator has been connected to tile water supply, set tile power switch to

tile I (on)position or move tile feeler am/ to tile ON (down) position. On power switch

models, the green light will come on.

You will hear a buzzing so/md each time

tile icemaker fills with water:

Tile icemaker will fill Mth water when it

cools to approximately 15°F. A newl)'-

installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24

hom_ to begin making ice cubes.

Throxx a'_av tile first tex_ batches of ice to allow tile water line to clea_:

Be sm'e nothing intetTeres with tile sweep of tile feeler aml.

X,_]/en tile bin fills to tile level of tile teeler aml, tile icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is mmnal tot several cubes to be joined together:

If ice is not used fl'equenfl> old ice cubes will become cloud> taste stale and shrink.

On power switch models, tile green power light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the

icemake_: To correct this, set tile power switch to 0 (o/i) and remove the cubes. Set

tile power switch to / (on) to restart tile icemake_; _Mter tile icemaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay ot about 45 minutes betore tile icemaker

I'eStlllleS ol)eI_ltion.

NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple

timeswhenmaklbgonebatchofice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If yore" refl_igerator did not come ah'eadv equipl)ed with an automatic icemake_;

an icemaker accessory kit is ax filable at extra cost.

Check tile back of tile refl_igerator fin. tile specific icemaker kit needed fin.

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