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REFRIGERATORS

Side by Side

SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . 3

USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ClimateKeeper2TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TurboCoolTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ExpressChillTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Water Filter - MWF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Water Filter - XWF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Shelves and Bins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Crispers and Pans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Automatic Icemaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Ice and Water Dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . 15

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . 17

The Outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Behind the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing for Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Preparing to Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Replacing the Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . 19

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing to Install the

Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Moving the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Installing the Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the Water Line. . . . . . . . . . . 29

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . 35

CONSUMER SUPPORT

Water Filter Limited Warranty . . . . . 36

Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #_________________

Serial # _________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator

compartment at the top on the right side behind the controls..

OWNER’S MANUAL &

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Models

Models 22, 23, 25,26,27 and 29

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

Pub No. 49-60646-6 06-18 GEA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

			To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow
		WARNING
			these basic safety precautions:
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		cleaning.		knowledge can use this appliance only if they are
		NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be		supervised or have been given instructions on safe
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		Service Professional.		and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas
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		vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
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				The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 psi
		cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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		doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions.

Ŷ 'R QRW FOHDQ JODVV VKHOYHV RU FRYHUV ZLWK ZDUP water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.

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UHOHDVHV WKH FXEHV 'R QRW SODFH ILQJHUV RU KDQGV on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

Ŷ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on models with ice dispenser

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION

WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD

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INFORMATION SAFETY

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

CONNECTING ELECTRICITY

WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet

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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

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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.

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The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

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Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

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When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

WARNING SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

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	prevent accidents.

Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:

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Controls

Not all features are on all models. Your controls may be similar to the following:

OR

The temperature controls are preset in the factory

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Ŷ NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film-

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Performance Air Flow System

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Controls REFRIGERATOR: THE USING

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: &OLPDWH.HHSHU™/ TurboCool™

ClimateKeeper2™ (on some models.)

How it Works

	The ClimateKeeper2™ is the industry’s most advanced	Moisture sensitive foods such as fresh fruit, salads,
	refrigeration system, delivering optimum temperature and	rice, etc., can now be stored on open shelves without
	humidity performance to keep food garden fresh longer	excessive moisture loss.
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	The ClimateKeeper2™	on occasion experience fog or small amounts of moisture
	system features two	in the refrigerator compartment. This is normal and may
	evaporators—one for the	come and go as different food loads and environmental
	refrigerator and one for the	conditions change. Wipe dry with a paper towel if
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	cooling systems, and	between the two compartments, which reduces fresh
	separates the airflow between	food odor transfer to improve the taste of ice.
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	compartments during normal	RI GHIURVWLQJ F\FOHV LQ WKH IUHH]HU HYDSRUDWRU WKHUHE\
	cooling operations.*	UHGXFLQJ IUHH]HU EXUQ
	This ensures that the	)UHH]HU DLU LV XVHG LQ WKH CustomCool™ feature.
	humidity levels in the fresh food compartment are	7HVWLQJ VKRZV D KLJKHU OHYHO RI KXPLGLW\ LQ WKH )UHVK
	significantly higher than in a conventional system,**
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	retain their moisture content and freshness longer.
	TurboCool™ (on some models.)
	How it Works	How to Use

TurboCool™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in order to more quickly cool foods. Use TurboCool™ when adding a large amount of food to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away

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Once activated, the compressor will turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and off at high speed as needed for eight hours. The compressor will continue to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to

DSSUR[LPDWHO\ ) & WKHQ LW ZLOO F\FOH RQ DQG RII WR maintain this setting. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool™ is pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting.

Press TurboCool™. The

TurboCool™ temperature display will show Tc DQG WKH /(' ZLOO EH DFWLYDWHG

After TurboCool™ is complete, the TurboCool™ indicator light will go out.

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cannot be changed during
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When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool™, the fans will continue to run if they have cycled on.

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ExpressChill™ (on some models.)

How it Works

The ExpressChill™ feature is a system of dampers, a fan and a temperature thermistor.

The pan is tightly sealed to prevent the pan’s temperature from causing temperature fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator.

The controls for this pan are located in the top of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with the temperature controls.

How to Use

1.Empty the pan. Place the Chill Tray in the pan. Place the items on the tray and close the pan completely.

2.Select the ExpressChill™ pad. On some models, you can then select the chill time (use chart to determine best setting). Other models will only have one option (45 minutes). On models with multiple settings, tap the pad until the light appears next to the desired setting.

How to Remove and Replace the Drawer

To remove:

1. Pull the drawer out to the stop position.

2. Rotate all four swing locks to the unlock position.

3. Lift the front of the drawer up and out.

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	the time in the cycle.

To replace:

1. Make sure all four swing locks are in the unlock position.

2. Place the sides of the drawer into the drawer supports, making sure the swing locks fit on the drawer slots.

3. Lock all four swing locks by rotating them to the lock position.

ExpressChill™ Chart (on some models)

NOTE: Results may vary depending on packaging, starting temperature and other food traits.

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: :DWHU)LOWHU&DUWULGJH0:)

Water Filter Cartridge - MWF(On some models.)

Water filter cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment.

When to replace the filter on models with a replacement indicator light

There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.

The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

When to replace the filter on models without a replacement indicator light

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

Removing the filter cartridge

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Installing the filter cartridge

1. ,I \RX DUH UHSODFLQJ D 6PDUW:DWHU FDUWULGJH ZLWK DQ adapter, it must be removed before installing the cartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about 1/4 turn.

,I \RX DUH UHSODFLQJ D :DWHU E\ &XOOLJDQ FDUWULGJH leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the refrigerator when you replace future cartridges.

		Some models use
With adapter	Without adapter	this type of water
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(appearance may vary)

2.On models ithout a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months.

3. )LOO WKH UHSODFHPHQW FDUWULGJH ZLWK ZDWHU IURP WKH WDS to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation.

4. Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Place

the top of the new cartridge up

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5.Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops.

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6.Run water from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (about three minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

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(on some models) on the dispenser for 3 seconds.

NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser upon first use.

Filter bypass plug

You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.

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Appliances recommends the use of GE Appliances

EUDQGHG 6PDUW:DWHU ILOWHUV RQO\ 8VLQJ *( $SSOLDQFHV branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability.

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ILOWHUV PHHW ULJRURXV LQGXVWU\ 16) VWDQGDUGV IRU VDIHW\ and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Appliances branded filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.

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GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).

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Water Filter Cartridge - XWF (On some models.)

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge holder is located in the back upper-right corner of the fresh food refrigerator compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

,I WKHUH LV D UHSODFHPHQW LQGLFDWRU OLJKW IRU WKH ZDWHU ILOWHU cartridge on the dispenser, the red filter light will start blinking to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.

)RU H[WHUQDO FRQWURO PRGHOV WKH ILOWHU OLJKW ZLOO EOLQN while you are dispensing until the filter is replaced.

)RU WRS FRQWURO PRGHOV WKH ILOWHU OLJKW ZLOO EOLQN ZKLOH the door is open until the filter is replaced.

)RU PRGHOV WKDW GRQ¶W KDYH WKH LQGLFDWRU OLJKW WKH ILOWHU cartridge should be replaced every six months, or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

Removing the Filter

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2SHQ WKH ILOWHU FDUWULGJH KRXVLQJ E\ VTXHH]LQJ WKH front tabs and gently pulling down.

2.Rotate the filter down.

3.Gently grasp the filter and slowly turn it counterclockwise about a ¼ turn. The filter should automatically release itself when you have rotated it far enough to the left. A small amount of water may drip down.

CAUTION ,I DLU KDV EHHQ WUDSSHG LQ WKH V\VWHP the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when removing.

Filter Bypass Plug

To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, you MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To

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Canada, call 800.561.3344. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed in the same way as a filter cartridge.

Installing the Filter Cartridge in a Side by Side Refrigerator

1.Line up the arrow on the filter with the arrow on the filter cartridge holder. Gently push the top of the new filter up inside the holder.

2.Slowly turn the filter to the right until it

VWRSV '2 127 29(57,*+7(1 $V \RX turn the filter, it will automatically raise itself into position. The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees.

3.Run water from the dispenser for 2 gallons (7.6 liters) or approximately 5 minutes to clear the system. Water may spurt out and air bubbles may be visible during this process.

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Application Guidelines/Water Supply

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Capacity	170 gallons (643.5 liters)

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WARNING To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

)RU WKH PD[LPXP EHQHILW RI \RXU ILOWUDWLRQ V\VWHP *( $SSOLDQFHV UHFRPPHQGV WKH XVH RI *( $SSOLDQFHV EUDQGHG filters only. Using GE Appliances-branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint® refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE Appliances filters meet rigorous industry standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Appliances-branded filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliancesbranded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.

If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com or call GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688. (Canada 1.800.661.1616 or GEAppliances.ca/en/products/ parts-filters-accessories)

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Shelves and Bins

Shelves and Bins

Not all features are on all models.

Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins

Large Bins

7KH ODUJHU UHIULJHUDWRU GRRU ELQV DQG IUHH]HU WLOW RXW GRRU bins are adjustable.

To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up, then lift up and out.

To replace or relocate: Engage the back side of the bin in the molded supports of the door. Then push down on the front of the bin. Bin will lock in place.

Small Bins

To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up then out.

To replace: Position the bin above the rectangular molded supports on the door. Then slide the bin down onto the support to lock it in place.

The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the rear and move it back and forth to fit your needs.

NOTE: Be careful when placing items in the top bin. Make sure that items do not block or fall into the ice chute.

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Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.

To remove: Slide the shelf out

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

Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove

To replace or relocate: Line the shelf up with the supports and slide it into place. The shelf can be repositioned when the door is at 90° or more. To reposition the shelf, slide the shelf past the stops and angle downward. Slide shelf down to the desired position, line up with the

supports and slide into place.

Make sure you push the shelves all the way back in before you close the door.

Freezer Baskets (on some models)

To remove, slide out to the stop position, lift the front past the stop position, and slide out.

Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in before you close the door.

Freezer Baskets (on some models)

To remove, push the basket all the way to the back of

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Lift the entire basket up and pull out.

Make sure you push the baskets all the way back in before you close the door.

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Shelves and Bins

Not all features are on all models.

QuickSpace™ Shelf (on some models)

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.

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

Slide-Out Freezer Shelves

To remove, slide out to the stop position, lift the front past the stop position, and slide out from rib.

Make sure you push the shelves all the way back in before you close the door.

ShelfSaver™ Rack (on some models)

Use this rack to store beverage cans for easy

access.

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Door Can Rack (on some models)

This door rack holds up to 9

cans.

NOTE: This rack can only be mounted in the top position under the dairy bin.

Fixed Freezer Shelves

To remove, lift the shelf up at the left side and then bring

the shelf out.

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

Door Wine/Beverage Rack (on some models)

This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wine or one 2-liter bottle of soda.

The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin.

To remove:

1. Empty the wine/beverage

rack.

2. Holding the bottom of the dairy bin, lift the front straight

up, then lift up and out.

3. To detach the rack from the dairy bin, pull the rack’s side wires out of the holes on each side of the dairy bin.

To replace:

1. Reattach the rack to the sides

of the bin.

2. Engage the back side of the bin in the molded supports on the door. Then push down on the front of the bin. The bin will lock into place.

Removable Beverage Rack

(on some models)

The beverage rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side.

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Shelves and Bins

Shelves and Bins

Refrigerator Doors (on some models)

The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones you are used to. The special door opening/closing feature makes sure the doors close all the way and are securely sealed.

When opening and closing the door you will notice a stop

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The resistance you feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door is loaded with food.

When the door is only partially open, it will automatically close.

Beyond this stop the door will stay open.

Door Alignment

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To remove the base grille, open the doors, remove the screw at each end of the base grille and then pull the grille straight out.

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2.After one or two turns of the wrench, open and close the refrigerator door and check the alignment at the top of the doors.

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