GE model 22 Owner's Manual
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Refrigerators
Bottom Freezer
197D3358P002 49-60204-1 12642714SP 05-02 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Operating Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Removal of Freezer Drawer . . .16, 17
Reversing the Door Swing . . . .12–15
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .18, 19
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty for Canadian
Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . .21
Réfrigérateurs
Congélateur inférieur
Refrigeradores
Congelador inferior
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #______________________
Serial # ______________________
Find these numbers on a label
on the right side, near the top of
the refrigerator compartment.
Model 22
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Manual del propietario
y instalación
La section française commence à la page 22
La sección en español empieza en la página 42
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:
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■ This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
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■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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■ 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.
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■ 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.
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■ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
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■ Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
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■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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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.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
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.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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.
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 may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed 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
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, DO NOT USE
the refrigerator 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com
Control Settings
Refrigerator Control
The refrigerator control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator.
Freezer Control
The freezer control maintains the temperatures throughout the freezer compartment.
Moving the freezer control to 0 (off) stops cooling in both areas—refrigerator and freezer—but does
not shut off power to the refrigerator.
Initially set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that
setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions, and may require more
than one adjustment.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
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About the refrigerator shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
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Refrigerator Door Shelf
The bottom door shelf in the refrigerator
compartment is removable for easy
cleaning.
To remove, hold both ends and pull
straight up.
Adjustable Bins on the Refrigerator Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove: Lift bin straight up, then
pull out.
To replace or relocate: Engage the bin in the
molded supports on the door, and push
down. Bin will lock in place.
Rearranging the Shelves
To remove:
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 until the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
Spillproof Shelves (on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges to
help prevent spills from dripping to lower
shelves. To remove or replace the shelves,
see Rearranging the Shelves.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models)
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.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way in
before you close the door.
Shelf Saver Rack (on some models)
Slide-out beverage rack holds twelve cans of
soda or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
It can be removed for cleaning.
To remove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lift the rack up and past the stop
position and lift it out.
About the storage drawers. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
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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
HI setting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LO
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the
most useful location for your family’s needs.
Drawer Removal
Drawers at the bottom of the refrigerator
compartment stop before coming all the
way out, to help prevent contents from
spilling onto the floor. Drawers can be
removed easily by tilting up slightly and
pulling past “stop” location.
To remove drawers when the refrigerator
compartment door cannot be opened all
the way, first remove food.
Remove the drawer farthest from
the door.
Remove the glass top by pushing up
from underneath and tilting it to clear
the door. Be careful when handling
the glass. We recommend wearing
protective gloves.
Remove the center rail and remove
the drawer. After cleaning, replace the
drawers in reverse order.
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