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Safety Instructions ........... 2,s

Operating Instructions

Additional Features ................. 8

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

Cure and Cleaning ............. 12, 13

Controls .......................... 4, 5

Crispers and Puns ................... 9

Freezer ............................ 10

Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 14

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

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

Installation Instructions

Installing the Anti-Tip

Floor Bracket ................... 18, 19

Installing the Refrigerator ...... 20-24

Installing the Water Line ........ 33-35

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator .................... 17

Removing and Replacing the

Freezer Drawer ................ 25, 26

Reversing the Door Swing
(Single Door Refrigerator

Models onlg) ................... 27-29

Removing and Replacing

the Doors (Double Door

Refrigerator Models onlg) ....... 30-32

Trim Kits and Decorator

Panels ......................... 15, 16

Models 2_land 25

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Troubleshooting Tips ...... 36-4o

Normal Operating Sounds .......... 36

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........ Back Cover

Performance Data Sheet ........... 43

State of California Water

Treatment Device Certificate ....... 44

Warrantg for Canadian

Customers ......................... 42

Warrantg for U.S. Customers ....... 41

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.

200D9366P020 49-60612 03-10 GE

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A 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:

This refrigerator must be properlg installed

and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.

Donot allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelvesinthe refrigerator.Theg could

damage the refrigerator and seriouslg injure

themselves.

Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skinmag stick to these extremelg cold surfaces.
Donot store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquidsin the vicinitg of this or ang other

appliance.

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Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearancesbetween the doors and between the

doorsand cabinet are necessarilgsmall. Becareful
closing doorswhen children are in the area.

Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts ofthe ejector

mechanism,or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.Do not placefingers or hands

on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.

Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.

NOTE:Westrongly recommend that any servicing
beperformed by a qualified individual.

Settingeither or both controls to 0 [offJdoes
not remove power to the light circuit.

Donot refreezefrozenfoods which have

thawed completelg.

A DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still

dungerous...evenif theg will sit for "just u few dags."If
gou are getting rid of gour oldrefrigerator, please

follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:

Takeoff the doors.

Leavethe shelves in place sothat children mag not

easilgclimb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal low must be removed prior to

product disposal. If gou ore getting rid of on old
refrigeration product, check with the compong

handling the disposal about what to do.

USEOF EXTENSION CORDS

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

the use of an extension cord.
However,if gou must use an extension cord, it is ubsolutelg necessargthat it be a UL-listed(inthe United

States)or a CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wiregrounding tgpe appliance extension cord having a grounding tgpe

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plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and 120volts.

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A WARNING!

HOW TOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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.

Thepower cord of this appliance isequipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shockhazard from

this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checkedby a

qualified electricianto make surethe 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.

Therefrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which hasa voltage

rating that matches the rating plate.

Thisprovides the best performance and alsoprevents
overloading housewiring circuits which could cause a

fire hazardfrom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

power cord.Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.

Repairor replaceimmediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

usea cord that shows cracks orabrasion 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.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlswith temperature settings.

(on some models)

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WARMER _ WARNER

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I COLDER _ cOLDER

[ o_ F R_°mmended 37_FRecommended

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TEMPERATURE SET

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Hold 3 seconds to reset Hold 3 seconds

(on some models)

NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.

The temperature controls ore preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator
comportment and O°F for the freezer comportment. Allow 2/4 hours for the temperature
to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.

The temperature controls con disptoy 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 OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
comportments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

Changing the Temperature

For Controls-on-the-Door Models:
Tochange the temperature, pressand releasethe

WARNERor COLDERpad.The ACTUALTENPlight

will come on and the displaUwill show the actual
temperature. To change the temperature, tap either
the WARNERor COLDERpad until the desired

temperature isdisplayed.

For Controls Inside the Refrigerator:

Opening the door displags the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, presseither the WARNERor

COLDERtouch pads until the desiredtemperature is
displayed.

Oncethe desired temperature has been set,
the temperature displag will return to the actual

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refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5
seconds.Severaladjustments mog be required.Each

time you adjust controls,allow 2/4hours for the
refrigerator to reach the temperature gou haveset.

Toturn the cooling system off,,top the WARNERpad
for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the

displug shows OFF.Toturn the unit back on, press
the COLDERpod for either the refrigerator orfreezer.

Thenpressthe COLDERpad again and itwill go to
the preset points of O°Ffor the freezer and 37°Ffor

the refrigerator. Setting either or both controls to OFF
stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator

compartments, but does not shut off electrical power
to the refrigerator.

About TurboCooL TM (on some models) GEAppliances.com

Turbo Cool

(on some models)

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TURBOCOOL

(on some models)

How it Works

TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator

compartment in order to more quickly
coolfoods. 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 warm leftovers. It can

alsobe usedif the refrigerator has been

without power for an extended period.

Onceactivated, the compressor willturn on
immediately and the fans will cycle on and

off at high speedas neededfor eight hours.

Thecompressor will continue to run until the

refrigerator compartment coolsto
approximately 34°F(I°C),then it will cycle on

and off to maintain this setting.After 8 hours,
or if TurboCool is pressed again, the

refrigerator compartment will return to

the original setting.

About Door Alarm (onsomemodels)

Thedoor alarm will sound ifany door isopen
for morethan 2 minutes.The beeping stops

when you close the door.

How to Use

PressTurboCool.The refrigerator
temperature display will show be.

After TurboCool is complete, the
refrigerator compartment will return

to the original setting.
NOTES: Therefrigerator temperature

cannot be changed during

TurboCool.

Thefreezer temperature is not
affected during TurboCool.

When opening the refrigerator door
during TurboCool, the fans

will continue to run ifthey have
cycled on.

(on some models)

DOOR

ALARM

(on some models)

(on some models)

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, ENERGVsAVER,

About Energy Saver (onsomemodels)

Thisproduct is equipped with an Energy
Saverfeature. The refrigerator isshipped with

the EnergySaverfeature enabled.
Overtime, moisture can form on the front

surface of the refrigerator cabinet and cause
rust. If moisture doesappear on the front

surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off
the EnergySaverfeature by pressing and

releasingthe ENERGYSAVERpad onthe
control panel.

(on some models)

About the water filter. (onsome models)

Holder

Water Filter Cartridge

Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the

back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

There is a replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the temperature

displag.This lightwill turn orange to tell gou

that gou need to replacethe filter soon.The
filter cartridge should be replacedwhen the

replacement indicator light turns red or if the

flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker

decreases.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

0 If gou are replacing the cartridge, first

remove the old one bg slowlg turning it
to the left. DO NOTpull down on the

cartridge. A small amount of water mag
drip down.

A CAUTION:Ifairhasbeen

trapped in the system,the filter cartridgemay
be ejectedasit is removed.Usecaution when

removing.

Filter Bypass Plug

Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available.

Theicemaker will not operate without the
filter or filter bgpass plug.

Replacement Filters:
Toorder additional filter cartridges

in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or call GEParts and

Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Filter IVlodel IVlWF

Customersin Canadashould consult the
gellow pages for the nearest IVlabeService

Center.

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Holder

Water Filter

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Hold 3 Sees

(onsomemodels)

RESET

FILTER

Hold3secondsto reset

(onsome models)

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Removethe protective foil from the end

of the cartridge.

Fillthe replacement cartridge with water

from the tap to allow for better flow from
the dispenser immediatelg after

installation.

Liningup the arrow on the cartridge and

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the cartridge holder,slowlg rotate the
cartridge clockwise until it stops.When

the cartridge isproperlg installed,gou will
feel it "click"as it locks into place.Do not

overtighten.

Runwater IY_gallons from the dispenser

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to clearthe sgstem and prevent
sputtering. SeeToUsethe Dispenser

section.

Press and hold the RESETWATER FILTER

pad for 3 seconds.

NOTE:A newlg-installed water filter cartridge
mag cause water to spurt from the

dispenser.

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About the shelves and bins. GEAppliancescom

Not all features are on all models.

Rearranging the Shelves

Shelvesinthe refrigerator compartment are adjustable.

Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:

0 Removeall items from the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.

Liftthe shelf up at the back and

Some models have wire shelves

that can be adjusted in the same
manner.

bring the shelf out.

Toreplace:

While tilting the shelf up, insertthe top

hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on

the track.

Lowerthe front of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locksinto place.

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Spillproof Shelves Ionsome models)

Spillproofshelves havespecial edgesto
help prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower

shelves.Toremove or replace the shelves,see

Rearrangingthe Shelves.

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Ionsome models)

Theslide-out spillproof shelf allows gou
to reach items stored behind others.The

special edgesare designedto help prevent
spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.

Toremove:

Removeall itemsfrom shelf.
Slidethe shelfout until it stops.

Liftthe front edge of the shelf until the
central tabs are above the front bar.

Continue pulling the shelf forward until it
can be removed.

Toreplace:

Placethe rear shelf tabsjust infront of
the central notches on the shelf frame.

Slidethe shelf in until the central tabs are

slightlg behind the front bar.

0 Lower the shelf into place until it is

horizontal and slide the shelf in.

Makesure that the shelf sitsfiat offer
reinstallationand doesn'tmove freelyfrom

sideto side.
Makesureyou push the shelvesall the way in

beforeyou closethe door.

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About the shelvesand bins.

AdJustable Bins on the Door

Adjustable bins can easiI9be carried from
refrigerator to work area.

Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then
pull out.

Toreplace or relocate: Slidein the binjust
above the molded door supports,and push

down. The bin will lock in place.

Non-AdJustable Bins on the Door

Toremove: Lift the bin straight up,then

pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded

supports on the door and pushdown.
It will lock in place.

AdJustable Divider in Freezer Basket

Thefreezer basket has a divider that can be

both repositioned or removed.
Toremove: Pullthe divider forward until the

rear locating tabs are out of the slots.Turn

the divider slightlg to the sideto releasethe
front locating tabs and lift out.

Toreplace: Turnthe divider slightlg to one
sideso the tabs onthe front fit into the vent

Thesnugger helps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door

shelf.Grip the finger hold near the rear of the
snugger and move it to fit gour needs.

slotson the basket. Positionthe divider so
the back locating tabs snap into place in the

back vent slots.
Toreposition: Removethe divider.Slidethe

divider left or right to the desired location and
replace as instructed above.

Optional Freezer Caddy

Theoptional freezer caddg fits over the front

edge of the bottom freezer basketand can
be removed or added as needed.

Toremove: Lift the freezer caddg up.

About the additional features.

Not all features are on all models.

Non-AdJustable Beverage Rack

Toremove: Lift the rack straight up,then
pull out.

Toreplace: Engagethe rack in the molded
supports on the door and pushdown. Itwill

lock in place.

Toreplace: Lowerthe freezer Caddg ensuring
the hook fits over the front edge of the
bottom freezer basket. Pushdown to secure.

About the crispers and pans. GEAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

Excesswater that mag accumulate inthe
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers

should bewiped dry.

Adjustable Humidity Crisper Ionsome models)

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Slidethe control all the way to the
HIGHsetting to providehigh humiditL

recommended for most vegetables.

Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan Ionsome models)

Slidethe control all the way to the left for the
coldesttemperature.

Slidethe control all the way to the LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels

recommended for most fruits.

How to Remove and Replace the Deli Pan
Toremove: Toreplace:

0 Removethe fruit and vegetable drawers. 0 Makesure allfour swing locksare in the
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.

Liftthe lidto accessthe/4 swing locks.

Rotateall four swing locksto the unlock
position.

Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.

unlock position.
Placethe sidesof the drawer into the

drawer supports, making sure the swing

locksfit on the drawer slots.

Lockall four swing locks bg rototing them
to the lock position.

Lowerthe lid and slide in the drawer.
Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.

About the freezer.

Not all features are on all models.

Freezer Shelves and Baskets

0 A shelfabove the icestorage bin

0 A half-width basket

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0 A deepfull-width basket with divider

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Appearanceandfeaturesmayvary

Basket Removal
Toremove the deep full-width basket:

When replacing the deep full-width basket:

Open the freezer drawer until it stops.

Liftthe freezer caddy up.
Pullthe dividerforward untilthe rear

locating tabs are out ofthe slots.Turn the
divider slightly to the side to releasethe

front locating tabs and lift out.

Thefreezer basket restson the metal slide

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brackets and is held in place with swing
locks.

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Turnthe swing locksfrom verticall to

horizontal position.

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Openthe refrigerator doors.
Lift the basket up and rotate it toward you.

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Slideout from the side of the drawer.

Tiltthe baskettoward you and lower it into
the drawer.

Placethe basket onto the metal slide
brackets and over the swing locks.

Turnthe swing locksfrom horizontal to
vertical positionto lock the basket

in place.

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Turnthe divider slightly to one sideso the
tabs on the front fit into the vent slots on

the basket. Positionthe divider sothe back

locating tabs snap into place in the back

vent slots.

0 Lower the freezer caddy ensuring the hook

fits over the front edge of the bottom
freezer basket. Pushdown to secure.

Appearance may vary

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tabs

Toremove the half-width basket:

Pullthe basketout to the stop location.

Lift the basket up at the front to releaseit
from the slides.

Lift the back up and out of the slide.

A CAUTION:Alwaysbesureto

fully closethis basket.
When replacing the basket, make surethat

the wire tabs and wire hooks on the sides
of the basketgo into the slots in the top

of the upper basket slides.

About the automatic icemaker GEAppliances.com

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

Power Automatic lcemaker (on some models)

Switch

Icemaker

Green
PowerLight

The icemakerwill produce sevencubes

per cycle-approximately 100-130 cubes
in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room

temperature, number of door openings

and other useconditions.
Seebelow for how to access iceand reach

the power switch.

If the refrigerator is operated beforethe

water connection is made to the icemaker,

set the power switch in the 0 (off/position.

When the refrigerator hasbeenconnected to
the water supply, set the power switch to the

I(onJposition.Theicemaker power light will

turn green when the freezer light switch is

pressed in or when the freezer door isclosed.

Theicemoker willfill with water when it cools
to 15°F(-lO°C).A newly installedrefrigerator

may take 12to 24hoursto begin making ice
cubes.

Youwill hear a buzzingsound each time
the icemaker fills with water.

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

Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep
of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the levelof the feeler
arm, the icemakerwill stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to bejoined
together.

If ice isnot used frequently, old ice cubeswill
become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-average
water pressure,you may hear the icemaker

cyclemultiple times when making one batch
of ice.

NOTE:Setthe power switch to the0 (off)
position if the water supply isshut off.

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To reach the power switch.

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DispenserCradle

SpillShelf

Accessing Ice and Reaching

the Power Switch

To reach the icemaker power switch, pull

the shelf above the ice bin straight out.
Always be sureto replace the shelf.

To access ice, simply pullthe bin forward.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your refrigerator did not come already
equipped with an automatic icemaker,

an icemaker accessory kit isavailable at
extra cost.

To Use the Dispenser

Pressthe glass gently against the top of the
dispensercradle.

Thespill shelf isnot self-draining.To reduce
water spotting, the shelf should be cleaned

regularly.

Ifno water is dispensed when the refrigerator
is first installed, there may be air in the water
linesystem. Press the dispenser arm and run
lYgallons to remove trapped air from the
water line and to fill the water system. To
flush out impurities in the water line,throw
away the first six glassfuls of water.

TO access ice.

Checkthe back of the refrigerator for the
specific icemaker kit needed for your model.

Locking the Dispenser

Pressthe LOCK pad for 3 seconds to lock
the dispenser and control panel.Tounlock,
press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds.

Door Alarm

Toset the alarm, pressthe DOORALARM
pad.The indicator light will illuminate.

Thisalarm will sound ifeither door is
open for more than 2 minutes. The beeping

stopswhen you closethe door.

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Thedoor handles and trim. Clean with a

cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with
a soft cloth. Do not usewax on the door

handlesand trim.
Keepthe outside clean. Wipewith a clean

cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.

Dry and polish with a clean,soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a

residue that can erode the paint. Do not
usescouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach

because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

Thestainless steel panels and door
handles.

Stainlesssteel (onsome models)can be
cleaned with a commercially available

stainlesssteel cleaner. Aspray-on stainless
steel cleanerworks best.

Donot use appliance wax orpolish on the

stainlesssteel.
Silver-plated plastic parts. Wash parts with

soap or other mild detergents. Wipe clean
with a sponge,damp cloth or paper towel.

Donot scrub with steel-wool pads or other

abrasive cleaners.

Tohelp prevent odors, leaveanopen box of
baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer

compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If

this is not practical, wring excessmoisture

out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.

Usean appliance wax polish on the inside
surface between the doors.

Usewarm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (15ml)of baking sodato
a quart (1liter)of water. Thisboth cleansand

neutralizesodors.Rinseandwipe dry.

After cleaning the door gaskets,apply a thin
lager of petroleumjelly to the door gasketsat

the hinge side.Thishelpskeepthe gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot

water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break.

Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.

Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts
with soapy water. Wipe clean with a sponge,

damp cloth or paper towel.
Do not scrub with steel-wool pads or other

abrasive cleaners.

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Behind the Refrigerator

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Becareful when moving the refrigerator
awag from the wall. Alltgpes of floor
coveringscan be damaged, particularlg

cushioned coverings and those with
embossedsurfaces.

Raisethe levelinglegs located atthe bottom

front of the refrigerator.

Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it

to position bg pushing it straight in.Moving
the refrigerator in a sidedirection mag result

in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.

Preparing for Vacation

Forlong vacations or absences,remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Cleanthe interior

with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (15ml) of baking soda to one

quart (1liter)of water. Leavethe doors open.
Setthe icemaker power switch to the 0 [off)

position and shut off the water supplg to

the refrigerator.

Lowerthe leveling legs untiltheg touch
the floor.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sureyou don't roll over the power cord or

icemaker supply line (on some models)and
ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if

equipped).

If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicerdrain the water

supplg sgstem (on some models)to prevent
serious propertg damage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secureall looseitems such as basegrille,
shelvesand drawers bg taping them

securelg in place to prevent damage.

When using a hand truck to move the

refrigerator,do not rest the front or buck
ofthe refrigerator against the hand truck.

This could damage the refrigerator. Handle

onlg from the sidesof the refrigerator.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.

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Replacing the light bulbs.

Turning the control to the 0 [off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Refrigerator Lights

Light
Shield

Appearance may vary

A CAUTION: Lightbulb moy

be hot.

O Unplug the refrigerator.

To remove the light shield,graspthe

shieldat the back and pullout to release

the tabs at the back.

Rotatethe shield down and then forward
to releasethe tabs at the front of the

shield.

Freezer Light

A, CAUTION: Lightbulbsmay

be hot.

Unplugthe refrigerator.

O Removethe freezer basket for access.

Thebulb islocated at the rear of the

freezer inside a light shield.
To remove,grasp the shield at the top

and pull out to release the tabs at the
bottom.

After replacing with an appliance bulb

of the same or lower wattage, replace

the shield.

Plugthe refrigerator back in.

NOTE:Appliance bulbs mag be ordered from
GEPartsand Accessories,800.626.2002.

After replacing with an appliance bulb

of the same or lower wattage, replace

the shieldand freezer basket.

Plugthe refrigerator back in.

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Trim kits and decorator panels.

For panel required models

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Before You Begin

Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order

pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you

can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.

Panels less than 1//4 (6 mm) thick

When installing wood panels lessthan 1//4 (6 mm) thick, gou need to create a filler panel,such as 1/8
cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door and the wood panel.If gou areinstallingthe pre-cut

decorator panels,pre-cut filler panelsare included in the kit.Thecombined thickness ofthe decorator or
wood panel and the filler panel should be 11/32 (8.7mm) with the panelitself being no larger than 1//4 (6

mm).

Panels1/4 thick orless

1/4 max

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Thehandle and the top and bottom trim stand infront of the surface of the door,which requiresthat the filler

be smaller in length and width than the panel. Usethe guidelines below and tape the filler onto the back of the
panel.

Filler_

Panel

Left Fresh Food Door

Panel

FreezerDoor

Filler

Right FreshFood Door

Filler_

Panel_--

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Trim kits and decorator panels.

3/4 (19 mm) or Raised Panel

A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4 (6mm)thick backing,or a 3/4 (19mm) routed board can be

used.The raised portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2 (5.1cm)from the
handle sidefor fingertip clearance.

Panelsthicker than 1/4 (6mm),up to 3/8 (19mm) max.,will require that the outer 5/16 (8 mm) of panel
perimeter be no thicker than 1/4 (6 mm).

Weight limitations for custom panels:
FreshFood10 Ibs.(/4.5kg)max. for each door

FreezerDoor18 Ibs.18kg)max.

Panelsthickerthan1/4 (6mm)

(8mm)

1/4 (6mm)max

A
Panel

3/4 (19mm)

Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels

2 (5.1cm)
Clearance

Handle Side

I

1/4 (6mm)
ThickBacking

3/4
(19mm)

Refrigerator
Door

- ..... 1/8

'<1/4 /'

(6 mm) .<'" ........ _(

5/16 (8 mm)
minimumat

1/4 (6 mm)

thickness

Top,left and
bottom

Raisedportion
of panel

1/8 .... =: .......... ;'"

1/X

...... (6mm)

Left Fresh FoodDoor

_b

2 (51mm)
minimumat

1/4 (6mm)

thickness

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1629/32 (42.9 cm)

2 (51 mm) minimumat

1/4 (6 mm)thickness ............................i

Handleside V

5/16 (8 mm)minimum
at 1/4 (6 mm)thickness _.

Left,right and
bottomsides Raised

3815/16
(98.9cm)

Freezer Door

portion
ofpanel

2 (51 mm)
minimumat

1/4 (6 mm)

thickness

Handleside

Raisedportion
of panel

Right Fresh FoodDoor

i _i _ 5/16(8mm)thicknessminimuml/4(6 mm)at

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bottom

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(98.9cm)

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mm)

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Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and carefully.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (notincluded)

Models 21 and 25

• IMPORTANT- savetheseinstructionsforlocal

inspector's use.

LagBolts

• IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverningcodesand

ordinances.

• Note to Installer- Besureto leavethese instructions with
the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructionsfor future
reference.

• Skill level- Installationof this appliance requires basic
mechanical skills.

• Completion time- RefrigeratorInstallation

20 minutes

Water LineInstallation
30 minutes

DrillBit AppropriateforAnchors

ForAnti-Tip BracketMounted on CONCRETEFloorsOnly

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

AdjustableWrench

AnchorSleeves

3/8 and5/16 Socket

Ratchet/Driver

Anti-Tip BracketInstallation
20 minutes

• Properinstallation isthe responsibilitg ofthe installer.

• Productfailure due to improper installation isnot covered
under the Warrants.

PREPARATION

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS

If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the
refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.

• Toremove the refrigerator door,seeStep 1 in the
Reversingthe DoorSwingsection.

• Toremove the freezer drawer,seethe Removingthe
FreezerDrawer section.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)

Ifthe refrigerator has an icemaker,itwill haveto be
connected to a coldwater line.AGEwater supplg kit
(containingtubing, shut-off valve,fittings and instructions)
isavailable at extra cost from sour dealer,bg visiting
our Website at GEAppliances.com (inCanadaat
www.GEAppliances.ca)or from PartsandAccessories,

800.626.2002(InCanada 1.800.661.1616).

1/4 OuterDiameter

CompressionNut

andFerrule(sleeve)(icemaker

modelsonly)

3/32 , 1/8 and 1/4 Allen

1/8 Drill Bit and
ElectricorHandDrill

Pencil

WireCutters

Phillips-HeadScrewdriver

wrenches

Tape measure

1/4 Nut Driver

Level

17

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR

A WARNING

Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator

can tip forward.

Injury to persons can result.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this

refrigerator.

ITI MEASURE CABINET OPENING

AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH

Measure width of cabinet opening where
refrigerator will be placed, W.

Be sure to account for ang countertop

overhang, baseboard thickness and ang
clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less

than 36 inches. The refrigerator will be placed
oppro×imotelg in the middle of this opening.

Baseboard

RearWall

14
I

i

W

_,- _ Overhang

,_i (Whichever

,_

REFRIGERATOR

Front

Thickness

Is Greater)Plus

or Countertop
AnyDesired

Clearance

RHSide

BRACKETIonzl ft.models)

LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP
FLOOR BRACKET

Place the anti-tip floor bracket Iocotor template

(included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor

up against the rear wall, within W, and in line

with the desired location of the RH side of the

refrigerator (see Figure 1).

Figure1- Installation Overview

Floor- Concrete

onthe ...... _ RHSideof

Refrigerator _ Refrigerator

r_ Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the Iocutor

template with its RH floor holes lined up with
the floor holes indicated on the template sheet,
approximatelg 7½ from the edge of the sheet
or the RH side of the refrigerator.

r_ Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor

bracket us u template for marking the holes
bused upon gout configuration and tgpe of

construction us shown in Step 3. Mark the hole

locations with a pencil, nail or awl.
NOTE:

• It is REQUIREDto use at least 2 screws to
mount the floor bracket (one on each side of

the anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into
either the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates
all the acceptable mounting configurations
for screws. Identifg the screw holes on the
anti-tip floor bracket for gout configuration.

2Wall Holes

LocatorTemplate
Sheet

18

Installation Instructions

r_l LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP

FLOOR BRACKET (cont.)

Figure2- Acceptabl.eScrewPlacement

Locations

PreferredInstallation- PreferredInstallation-

Wood Concrete

MinimumAcceptable#1-

Wall PlateStud

MinimumAcceptable#3 -

ConcreteFloor

MinimumAcceptable#2-

WoodFloor

[] ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION

_] WOOD Wall and Floor Construction:

• Drill the appropriate number of 1/8" pilot
holes in the center of each floor bracket hole

being used (o nail or awl mog be used if a drill
is not available) AND remove the Iocator

template from the floor.

• Mount the anti-tip floor bracket bg fastening
the 2, or preferablg 4, #10-16 hex-head

screws tightlg into place as illustrated in
Figure 3.

Figure3- Attachmentto

Wall and Floor

RearRHCornerof

the Refrigerator

2 ScrewsMust Bracket

EnterWoodor

MetalStud

I1_ Plate

Floor

Floor Wall

Wall

Stud

r_ CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction:

• Anchors required (not provided):
4 each 1/4" x 1 1/2" log bolts

4 each 1/2" O.D. sleeve anchors

• Drill the recommended size holes for the
anchors into the concrete at the center of the

holes marked in Step 2.

• Install the sleeve anchors into the drilled
holes. Place the anti-tip floor bracket as

indicated in Step 2. Remove the Iocotor
template from the floor.

• Install the lag bolts through the anti-tip floor
bracket and tighten oppropriatelg.

[] WOOD Wall and TILE Floor Construction:

• For this special case, locate the 2 wall holes
identified in Fig. 1. Drill an angled 1/8" pilot
hole (approx. as shown in Fig. 3)in the center

of each hole.

• IVlount the anti-tip floor bracket using the
IVlinimum Acceptable Installation #1, as
illustrated in Fig. 2.

POSITIONING THE REFRIGERATOR

ra

TO ENGAGE THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR
AND BASE BRACKETS

[]

Before pushing the refrigerator into the
opening, plug the power cord into the
receptacle and connect waterline (if equipped).

Check for leaks.
Locate the refrigerator's RH side and move

back approximatelg in line with the RH side of
the cabinet opening, W. This should position the
anti-tip floor bracket to engage the anti-tip
base bracket on the refrigerator.

D

Gentlg roll the refrigerator back into the
cabinet opening until it comes to a complete
stop. Check to see if the refrigerator front lines
up with the cabinet front face. If not, carefullg
rock the refrigerator forward and backward
until engagement occurs and gou notice that
the refrigerator is fullg pushed up against the

rear wall.
OPTIONAL: Adjust the rear (and front) wheel

@

height settings to fullg engage the rear anti-tip
brackets, while also aligning the refrigerator

front with the cabinet front face.

NOTE:

If you pull the refrigerator out and away from the
wall for any reason, make sure the anti-tip floor
bracket is engaged when the refrigerator is pushed
back against the rear wall.

19

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not installthe refrigerator where the temperature will
go below 60°F(16°C)because it will not run oftenenough

to maintain proper temperatures.

• Do not installthe refrigerator where the temperature will
go above IO0°F(37°C)becauseit will not perform properly.

• Installit on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.

CLEARANCES

Allowthe following clearancesfor easeof installation,proper
air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.

Standard Depth Counter Depth

Models Models
Sides 1/8 (3mm) 1/8 (3mm)
Top 1 (25mm) 1 (25mm)

Back 1 (25mm) 1/2 (Z3mm)

REMOVE TOP CAP (on some models)

• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is 34-1/2 deep.
Doors and passageways leading to the installation

location must be at least 36 wide in order to leave the

doors and handles attached to the refrigerator while
transporting it into the installation location. If

passageways are lessthan 36, the refrigerator doors

and handles can easily be scratched and damaged.
Thetop cap and doors can be removed to allow the

refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. Start with StepA.

• If it is not necessary to remove doors, skip Step A. Leave

tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is

in the final location.

•SKIDREMOVAL:Tilt refrigerator to each side to remove

skid.

• NOTE:Usea padded hand truck to move this refrigerator.
Placethe refrigerator on the hand truck with a side

against the truck. We strongly recommend that TWO

PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.

_-I Locuteund remove the two Phillipsheud screws on the

top ofthe refrigerutor. Removethe two screws on euch
sideut the reur of the top cup.

Liftoff und remove top cup.

[] Removethe fresh-food door. Referto Steps I through 3

of "Reversingthe DoorSwing"section.

[] Removethe bottom freezer druwer. Referto "Removing

FreezerDruwer"section.

[] Moverefrigerutor to the instullution locution.

REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.)(on some models)

REINSTALLDOORS,DRAWERSAND TOPCAP

r_ curefullg lowerthe door onto the center hinge. Reinstull

top hinge.NOTE:Ensurethe door isproperlg uligned to
the cuse top to uvoid reudjustment of the door during
top cup reinstullution.

r_ Plucecup overthe top of the refrigerutor. Reinstullthe

originul screws in the top und buck of the cup.

[] Reinstullthe bottom freezer druwer. Referto "Replucing

the FreezerDruwer"section.

A

TopHingeB

rrl CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO

THE HOUSE WATER LINE

(icemaker and dispenser models)

A coldwuter supplg isrequiredfor uutomutic icemuker
operution. If there isnot u coldwuter supplg,gou will

need to provideone.SeeInstolling theWaterLine
section.

NOTES:

• Beforemuking the connectionto the refrigerutor, be
surethe refrigerutor power cord is not plugged into

the wull outlet.

• If gour refrigerutor does not huve u wuter filter,we
recommend instulling one if your wuter supply hus

sundor purticlesthut couldclog the screen of the
refrigerutor'swuter vulve. Instullit in the wuter line

neur the refrigerutor. If usingGESmurtConnect_"
RefrigerutorTubing Kit, you will need un udditionul

tube (WXO8XIO002)to connect the filter. Do not cut

plustictube to instullfilter.

20

Installation Instructions

m CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO

THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.)

[] If you are using copper tubing, place a

compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing coming from the house cold
water supplg.

If you are using the GE SmartConnect T"

tubing, the nuts are alreadgassembled to the

tubing.

[] Ifyou are using copper tubing,insert

the end ofthe tubingintothe refrigerator
connection,atthe back ofthe refrigerator,as
faras possible.While holdingthe tubing,

tighten the fitting.

If you are using GE SmartConnect TM tubing,

insert the molded end of the tubing into the

refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the
compression nut until it is hand tight. Then
tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening mag cause leaks.

r_ Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to

hold it in position. You mag need to prg open
the clamp.

One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.

Icemoker-Reedy Models

1/4 Copper

Tubing /

Clamp

1/4

Compression
Nut _

Ferrule
(sleeve)_

Refrigerator ._
Connection /

Tubing

Icemaker-lnstalled Models

Ferrule 1/4

Refrigerator (sleeve) Compression

Connection--

SmartConnect_
Tubing

1/4 Tubing

TubingClamp

r_l TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY

(icemeker end dispenser models)

Turnthe water on at the shut-off valve (housewater
supply)and check for any leaks.

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

On models with an icemaker,before plugging in the
refrigerator,make surethe icemaker power switch isset
to the 0 loft} position.

Seethe grounding information attached to the power
cord.

[] PUTTHE REFRIGERATORIN PLACE

Movethe refrigerator to its final location.Make surethe
back sideof the refrigerator engagesthe anti-tip
bracket properlg. Theanti-tip floor bracket should line
up with the cutout inthe backbottom of the
refrigerator,and fit through the cutout when the
refrigerator is pushed into position.(Referto page 18,
Step2Afor more information.)

r_l LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

Turnthe front roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raisethe

refrigerator,counterclockwise
to lower it. Usea 3/8 hex

wrench with extension,or an
adjustable wrench.

Toadjust the rollers on 21' CounterDepthmodels:
Thesemodels alsohave rear adjustable rollersso gou

can align the refrigerator with gour kitchencabinets.
Usea 3/8 hexwrench with extensionto turn the
screwsfor the rear rollers-clockwise to raise the

refrigerator,counterclockwise to lower it.

Rolleradjustingscrews

21

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont.)

161REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR HANDLE

(For placement in the installation location or
reversal of the handles - on some models)

stainless steel (on some models}:

@ REMOVINGTHEDOOR

HANDLE:Loosenthe
set screwswith the
3/32 Allenwrench
and remove the
handle.NOTE:For
Double Door models
follow the same

procedure on the
opposite door.

Mounting /
Fasteners

(appearancemay vary)

Plastic handle (on some models}:
0 REMOVINGTHEDOORHANDLE:Depressthe tab on

the underside of the handle and slidethe handle up
and off of the mounting fasteners.

(_ REVERSINGTHEDOORHANDLE(onsome models):

• Remove
the handle

mounting

fasteners with a -.

rTi REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel and plastic handles:
@ Loosenthe set screws located on the underside of

the handle with the 1/8 Allenwrench and remove
the handle.

NOTE:Ifthe handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed usea i/4 Allen wrench.

Badge

1/4 Allen f

wrench and
transfer the Badge

handle mounting

fasteners to the

right side.

• Removethe logo

badge.

• Removeand Mounting
transfer the Fasteners

plug button to

the left sideof (appearancemay vary)
the fresh food

door. NOTE:Usea flat plastic edgeto prevent
damaging the door. Removeany adhesiveon the
door with a mild detergent. Removethe paper
covering on the adhesive backing on the logo badge

prior to carefully attaching the badge to the door.

22

Installation Instructions

[] ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel handle:

@ Attach the handle

to the handle
mounting fasteners

and tighten the set
screwswith a 3/32

Allenwrench.
NOTE:ForDouble
Door modelsfollow

the same procedure
on the opposite

door.

Plastic handle:
@ Attach the handleto the handle mountingfasteners

by aligning the slots with the handle mounting
fasteners.

@ Slideit down until it is firmlg locked into position,

Mounting
Fasteners

(appearance mayvary)

[] ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel and plastic handles:
@ Attach the handle firmlg to the mounting fasteners

and tighten the set screwson the bottom of the
handle with a 1/8 Allen wrench.

(appearancemay vary)

Slotsonbackof
handle

Mounting
Fasteners

(appearancemayvary)

23

Instollotion Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont.)

LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

The leveling legs have 2 purposes:

1) Leveling legs odjust so the refrigerotor is
firmly positioned on the floor ond does not

wobble.

2) Leveling legs serve os o stobilizing broke to
hold the refrigerotor securely in position

during operotion ond cleoning. The leveling

legs olso prevent the refrigerotor from

tipping.

[] Remove the grille by removing the two Phillips

heod screws.

FBI Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the

refrigerotor, counterclockwise to lower it.

SET THE CONTROLS

Set the controls to the recommended setting.

5 5

47 4>

I.EOOM.ENOEOCONT.O'SET..NOS]

© 4k

0 °F IS RECOMMENDED 37 °F IS RECOMMENDED

REMOVE PACKAGING

START ICEMAKER

(icemaker models)

A) Remove oil tope, loom und protective

pucking from shelves und druwers.

B) Remove the tie downs from the freezer

buskets.

C) Pluce hulf width busket onto druwer slides.

See About the freezer section for
instructions.

Set the icemoker power switch to the I (on)
position. The icemuker will not begin to operute
until it reuches its operuting temperuture of

15°F (-9°C) or below. It will then begin operution

uutomuticolly. It will tuke 2-3 dogs to
fill the ice bin.

Ik CAUTION: To avoid possible

personal injury or property damage, the
leveling legs must be firmly touching

the floor.

r_ Reploce the bose grille bg inserting the two

Phillips heod screws.

NOTE:
In lower woter pressure conditions, the woter

volve mug turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough woter to the icemoker.

24

Installation Instructions

REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models}

The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed, to fit
through tight areas.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

ITI REMOVE THE BASKET

r_ open the freezer drawer until it stops.
r_ Lift the freezer caddg up.

r_ pull the divider forward until the rear locating tabs

are out of the slots. Turn the divider slightlg to the
side to release the front locating tabs and lift out.

r_ The freezer basket rests on the metal slide

brackets and is held in place with swing locks.

r_ Turn the swing locks from vertical to horizontal

position. Open refrigerator doors.

r_ Lift the basket up and rotate it toward gou.

Slide out from the side of the drawer.

[] REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE

(if needed)

If, after removing the freezer drawer and
refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit
through a doorwag, the base grille can be

removed.

_] Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws on either

side of the base grille.

_] Pull the grille straight out.

o

I_1 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT FROM

THE SLIDES

IA1 Remove the hex-head screw from each side

of the rail assemblg.

FB1 Tilt the drawer front toward the refrigerator

and lift out.

Rail
assembly

r_ set the drawer front on a non-scratching

surface.

[] Push the rail assemblies back into the cabinet.

25

Installation Instructions

REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models}

Two people may be required to complete

this procedure.

nl REPLACE THE BASE GRILLE

(if removed earlier)

CAUTION: Becarefulnotto

overtighten the screws since this mmg crack
the grille.

Align the base grille and replace the 2 Phillips-

head screws on either side of the base grille.

r2l ATTACH AND SECURETHE DRAWER

FRONT TO THE SLIDES

_-l Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on

each side of the cabinet.

[] ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER

FRONT TO THE SLIDES (CONT.)

[_] Replace the hex-head screws to secure

the drawer.

r31REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET

FA] Tilt the basket forward and lower it into the

drawer.

FBI Lower the freezer caddg ensuring the hook fits over

the front edge of the bottom freezer basket. Push

down to secure.

rc1 seat the basket onto the metal slide brackets and

over the swing locks.

[] Turn the swing locks from horizontal to vertical

position to lock the basket in place.

r_ Turn the divider slightlg to one side so the tabs

on the front fit into the vent slots on the basket.
Position the divider so the back locating tabs snap

into place in the back vent slots.

There are two tabs on each drawer rail and

D

two slots on each rail assemblg on the

refrigerator. Align the drawer rails with the rail

assemblies, tilt the drawer toward the

refrigerator, and seat the tabs into the slots of

the rail assemblLl. Lower the drawer into

position.

Slot Tab

\

26

Installation Instructions

REVERSINGTHE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only)

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing the door swing:

NOTE:Door swing is not reversible on stainless steel
models.

• Read the instructions all the wag through before
starting.

• Ports are included in the door hinge kit.

• Handle parts carefullg to avoid scratching paint.

• Setscrews down bgtheir related partsto avoid
usingthem in the wrong places.

• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.

IMPORTANT: Once gou begin, do not move the cabinet

until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from

the right side to the left side-if gou ever want to
change the hinges back to the right side, follow these

same instructions and reverse all references to left and

right.

• Once door swing isfinalized, ensure the logo badge
is properlg aligned and permanentlg secured to the
door bg removing the adhesive cover on the back

side.
NOTE: A replacement logo badge is included in the

hinge kit.

Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

compartment.

ITI REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

I_] Tape the door shut with masking tape.

FB1 Remove the hinge cover on top of the

refrigerator door bg removing the Phillips head
screws and pulling it up.

r_ using a 5/16 socket ratchet/driver, remove the

bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet. Then
lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin
from the socket in the top of the door.

@

qinge Cover

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

AdjustableWrench 5/16 SocketRatchet/Driver

MaskingTape Thin-bladeScrewdriver

PhillipsScrewdriver

TorxT-20Driver

@

Remove the tape and tilt the door awag from
the cabinet. Lift the door off the center hinge
pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble
remains on the hinge pin or inside door hinge
pin hole located in the bottom of the door.

rE1 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with

the inside up.

27

Installation Instructions

REVERSINGTHE DOORSWING (cont.)

rzl REMOVE CENTER HINGE

Using o 5/16 socket rotchet/driver, remove the
bolts securing the center hinge to the cobinet.

Set the hinge ond bolts oside.

[] INSTALL CENTER HINGE

[_] Tronsfer the plug button ond screw hole cover in

the hinge holes on the left side to the right side.

6

TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR

DOOR STOP

[]

Remove the door stop on right side of

the bottom of the refrigerator door bg

removing the two screws.
Move the plastic hinge hole thimble to the

opposite hole.
Install the door stop on the left side, making

sure to line up the screw holes in the door stop

with the holes in the bottom of the door.

Bottomof Bottomof

RefrigeratorDoor RefrigeratorDoor

(RightSide) (LeftSide)

r_ Instoll the center hinge from the kit on the left

side.

NOTE:A new hinge will be required for the left side

(supplied in the door hinge kit).

TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR

DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT

Refer to Remove the Fresh Food Door Handle
and Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle
sections for instructions.

28

Installation Instructions

REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR

[_] Lower the refrigerator door onto the center

hinge pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin
thimble is on the center hinge pin or inside
door hinge pin hole located in the bottom of

the door.

Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on

E]

top of the refrigerator door. Make sure the door
is aligned with the cabinet. Attach the hinge to
the top of the cabinet Iooselg with the bolts.

Make sure the gasket on the door is flush

rcq

against the cabinet and is not folded. Support
the door on the handle side and make sure the

door is straight and the gap between the doors
is even across the front. While holding the door
in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. Replace the

hinge cover.

INSTALL THE LOGO BADGE

Remove the adhesive backing paper and align
the pins on the back of the badge with the

holes in the door. Applg pressure to the badge
to ensure it sticks to the door.

j

29

Installation Instructions

REMOVINGTHE DOORS(Double Door Refrigerator Models only)

IMPORTANT NOTES

NOTE: Door swing is not reversible.

• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.

• Handle ports carefully to ovoid scratching point.

• Set screws down by their related ports to ovoid
using them in the wrong places.

• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the
doors.

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the

cabinet.
These instructions are for removing the doors.

Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

compartment.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

ITl REMOVE THE

REFRIGERATOR DOORS

[_] Tape the doors shut with masking tape.

(for water dispenser models)

r_ start with right-hand door first: Remove the

screw securing the center hinge cover, lift the
hinge cover and place to the side on top of the
refrigerator.

Remove

AdjustableWrench

MaskingTape

3/8 and 10mmSocket

Thin-bladeScrewdriver

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PhillipsScrewdriver

Ratchet/Driver

(forwater dispenser models)

r_ Remove water coupling and power coupling.

Water Coupling

Remove the metal spring clip. _ _"'-.]b_
Use a screwdriver to push the --(,_%b----_
red plastic locking clip down _- ) I

andoff "_ I I

Power Coupling
Black mark flush

with collar
assembly

Pull apart power
coupling to

disconnect

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