GE PGSS5PJYASS, PGSS5NFYASS, PGCS1NFYASS, PGCS1PJYASS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3

Operating Instructions

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

Automatic Icemaker ............ 11, 12

Care and Cleaning ............. 12-13

Controls .......................... a-5

Crispers and Pans ................... 9

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

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

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

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

Installation Instructions

Installing the Anti-Tip

Floor Bracket .................. 16-17

Installing the Refrigerator ....... 18-22

Installing the Water Line ........ 30-32

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator .................... 15

Removing and Replacing the

Freezer Drawers ............... 23-26

Removing and Replacing

the Doors (Double Door

Refrigerator Models only) ....... 27-29

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 33-37

Normal Operating Sounds .......... 33

Models 21 and 25 Double Freezer Drawers

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Consumer Support

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

Performance Data Sheet ........... 41

State of California Water

Treatment Device Certificate ....... 42

Warrantg for Canadian

Customers ......................... 40

Warrantg for U.S. Customers ....... 39

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.

225D1804PO04 49-60581 02-09 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

_,This refrigerator must be properly 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.They could damage the

refrigerator and seriouslyinjurethemselves.
Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely coldsurfaces.

Donot store or use gasolineor other flammable

vapors and liquidsinthe vicinity ofthis or any other
appliance.

Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarilusmall.Becareful

closing doors when children are in the area.

_:,Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid

contact with the moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.Donot 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
be performed by a qualifiedindividua!.

_,Setting either or both controlsto O(off} does not

remove power to the light circuit.
Donot refreezefrozenfoods which have

thawed completely.

Ai,DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

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

dangerous...evenif they will sit for "just a few days."
If you are getting ridof your old refrigerator, please

follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

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.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off the doors.

Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children may not
easily climb inside.

USEOF EXTENSION CORDS

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

However,if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed (inthe United States)

or a CSAcertified (in Canada),]-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.

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WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under an_l circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safet_l, this appliance must be properlbt grounded.

Thepower 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 electricshock hazard

from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified

electrician to make surethe outlet isproperly
grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it isyour 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 hasa voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance andalso prevents

overloading housewiring 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.

Repairor replaceimmediately all power cords that

have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
usea 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 rollover or damage the power cord.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the controls with temperature settings.

(Models with controls inside the refrigerator)

_ ENERGY SAVER ON

FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

O°F 37°F

Hold for 3 Seconds

to octivate Lock

(Models with controls on the door)

NOTE:Therefrigerator isshippedwith protective film covering the temperature controls.
If this film was not removedduring installation,removeit now.

The temperature controls are preset in the factorbl at 37°F for the refrigerator
compartment and O°Ffor the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature
to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.

The temperature controls can displag both the SET temperature as well as the actual
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature mabt varbt slightlbt
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

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

Changing the Temperature

For Controls-on-the-Door Models:
Models with External Dispensers:

Tochange the Refrigerator temperature:
Access Bg: Home > Refrigerator
Activate By: Usingthe arrows to select the desired

temperature. You must pressENTERto set the new

temperature.

Tochange the Freezertemperature:
Access Bg: Home > Freezer

Activate By: Usingthe arrows to select the desired

temperature. You must pressENTERto set the new

temperature.

Oncethe desired temperature has been set, the displag will

return to the HONE screen andshow the settemperatures

underneath the actual temperature displag for several

seconds.Severaladjustments maU be required.Eachtime

gou adjust the controls, allow 2/4hours for the refrigerator

to reach the temperature gou haveset.

For Controls Inside the Refrigeraton

Opening the door displa% the actual temperature. To

change the temperature, presseither the WARNERor

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COLDERtouch pads until the desired temperature is

displaged.

Oncethe desiredtemperaturehasbeenset,the
temperaturedisplagwillreturnto theactualrefrigerator

andfreezertemperaturesafter 5seconds.Several
adjustmentsmaUberequired.

Eachtime gouadjustcontrols,allow2/4hoursforthe
refrigeratorto reachthetemperaturegouhaveset.

Toturn thecoolingsystemoff,tap theWARNERpadfor
eithertherefrigeratororthefreezeruntilthedisplagshows

OFF.Toturn theunitbackon,pressthe COLDERpadfor
eithertherefrigeratororfreezer.Thenpressthe COLDER

padagainandit willgotothepresetpointsofO°Fforthe
freezerand37°Fforthe refrigerator.Settingeitheror both

controlsto OFFstopscoolinginboththefreezerand
refrigeratorcompartments,butdoesnot shutoff electrical

powerto therefrigerator.

Modelswith ExternalDispensers:

AccessBy:Home>Options> InformationandSettings>

CoolingSgstemOFF
Toturnthecoolingsgstembackon,pressthetouchscreen

andpresstheONbutton.

Activate By:PressingENTER.

A_out TurboCooL TM (on some models) GEApWiances.com

How it Works

How to Use

PressTurboCool.The refrigerator
temperature display will showbc.

After TurboCool is complete, the
refrigerator compartment will return

to the original setting.
NOTES:The refrigerator temperature cannot

be changed during TurboCooL

Thefreezertemperature isnot

affected during TurboCool.
When opening the refrigerator door

during TurboCool, the fans will
continue to run if they have

cgcled on.

(onsome models)

,/TuRBocooL_

(on some models)

TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator

compartment inorder to more quickly
coolfoods. UseTurboCool 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 hasbeen
without power for an extended period.

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

off at high speed as neededfor eight hours.

The compressor will continue to run until

the refrigerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F(1°C),then it will cycle

on and off to maintain this setting. After 8
hours,or if TurboCool ispressedagain,the

refrigerator compartment will return to the
original setting.

DoorAlarm

(on some models)

DOOR

I ALARM

(on some models)

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(on some models)

ENERGY

SAVER

About Door Alarm (onsome models)
Thedoor alarm will sound if any door is open

for more than 2 minutes.The beeping stops
when you close the door.

About Energg Saver (onsome models)

Thisproduct isequipped with an Energy
Saverfeature.Therefrigerator is shippedwith

the EnergySaverfeature enabled.
Overtime, moisture can form onthe 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 ENERGY'SAVERpad on the
control panel.

(on some models)

About the water filter. (onsome models)

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Water Filter Cartridge

Thewater filter cartridge islocated in the

back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

There isa replacement indicator light for the

water filter cartridge on the temperature
display.Thislight 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 dispenseror icemaker

decreases.
On models with external dispensers,the top

of the LCDscreenwill display, "Replace

Water Filter."

Installing the Filter Cartridge

0 If you are replacingthe cartridge, first

remove the old one by slowly turning it
to the left. DONOTpull down on the

cartridge. A small amount of water may
drip down.

Filter Bypass Plug

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

The icemakerwill not operate without the

filter or filter bypass plug.

Replacement Filters:

To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,

GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and

Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Filter iVlodel iVlWF

CustomersinCanada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe

ServiceCenter.

Water Filter

Reset

Hold 3 Secs

(on some models)

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.[ RESETi

FILTER

(on some models)

CAUTION: Ifairhasbeen

trapped in the system, thefilter cartridge may

be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when
removing.

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 immediately after

installation.

Liningup the arrow on the cartridge and

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the cartridge holder,slowly rotate the
cartridge clockwise until itstops.When

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

overtighten.

Runwater from the dispenserfor

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3 minutes (about 1V2gallons)to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.

SeeToUsethe Dispensersection.

O Pressand hold the RESETWATERFILTER

pad for 3 seconds.

NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurt from the

dispenser.

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About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

Rearranging the Shelves

Shelvesin the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.

Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:

0 Removeall itemsfrom the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.

Liftthe shelf up at the back and bring

Somemodelshavewireshelvesthatcan
beadjustedinthe samemanner.

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.

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

Spillproof Shelves Ion somemodels)

Spillproofshelveshavespecial edgesto help
prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower shelves.

Toremoveor replacethe shelves,see
RearrangingtheShelves.

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Ion some models;

Theslide-outspillproof shelfallows gou to
reach items stored behind others.Thespecial

edgesare designedto helpprevent spillsfrom
dripping to lower shelves.

Toremove:

Removeall itemsfrom shelf.

Slidethe shelf out until it stops.

Liftthe front edgeof the shelf untilthe
central tabs are above the front bar.

Continue pulling the shelf forward until

it can be removed.

To replace:

Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of
the central notches on the shelf frame.

Slidethe shelf in until the central tabs are
slightlg behind the front bar.

Lower the shelf into place until it is
horizontal and slide the shelf in.

Make sure that the shelf sits fiat offer
reinsta!lation and doesn't move free!g from

side to side.

Makesuregou push theshelvesa!!the wag in
beforegouclosethe door.

About the shelvesand bins.

Adjustable Bins on the Door

Adjustable bins can easilgbecarried from
refrigerator to work area.

Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Slide inthe binjust

above the molded door supports, and push
down. The binwill lock in place.

Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door

Toremove: Lift the bin straight up,then

pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe bin inthe molded

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

About the additional features.

Thesnugger helps prevent tipping, spilling

or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf.Gripthe finger hold near the rear of the

snugger and move it to fit gour needs.

Not oll feotures ore on oll models.

Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack

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

Toreplace: Engagethe rack inthe molded
supports on the door and push down. It will

lock in place.

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About the crispers and pans. GEAppliances.cam

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

Excesswater that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers

should be wiped dry.

Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)

Slidethe control all the way to the
HIGHsetting to provide higher humidity

recommended for most vegetables.

Adjustable Temperature Dell Pan (onsome 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 Dell Pan

To remove:

0 Removethe fruit and vegetable drawers.

Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.

0 Liftthe lidto accessthe 4 swing locks.

Rotateallfour swinglocksto the unlock
position.

Liftthe front of the drawer up andout.

To replace:

_1 Makesure allfour swing locksare inthe

unlock position.
Placethe sidesof the drawer intothe

drawer supports, making sure the swing

locksfit on the drawer slots.

Lockall four swing locksby rotating them
to the lock position.

Lowerthe lid and slide inthe drawer.
Replacethe fruit and vegetable drawers.

About the freezer.

Not all features are on all models.

Freezer Shelves and Baskets

0 A shelf above the ice storage bin

0 A full-width upper basket in top drawer

Appearanceandfeaturesmayvary

Basket Removal (Top Drawer)

Toremove the full-width basket on top
freezer drawer models:

Appearancemayvary

An ice storage bin
A shallow full-width upper basket in

bottom drawer

A deep full-width lower basket in

bottom drawer

Open the top freezer drawer until it stops.
Thefreezerbasket rests on the inside

tabs on the drawer slides.
Liftthe front endof the basket so that the

front two alignment tabs come out of the

slide bracket first. Then rotate the front
edge of the basket up while lifting the

remaining two rear alignment tabs out

of the slidebracket.

When replacing the full-width basket:

Tiltthe basket back and lower it down into
the drawer. Rotatethe basketto a horizontal

position and pressit down into the
4 alignment tabs.

NOTE:Alwagsbesure that all/4 basket slots
are engaged in the slidebracketsbefore

sliding back into the freezer.

Appearancemayvary

Appearancemayvary

Hake sure the plastic sleevesremain
attached to the 4 slotson the slide

brackets.

Basket Removal (Bottom Drawer)

Toremove the full-width upper basket:

Open the bottom freezer drawer until

it stops.
Pullthe basket out to the stop location.

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

Liftthe back upand out of the slide.

To remove the deep full-width lower basket:

Open the bottom freezer drawer until

it stops.
Liftthe rear of the basket up so the two

rear alignment tabs are pulled out of the

slide bracket.

Rotatethe basket up andout of the
drawer.

When replacing the full-width upper basket:
Drop the upper rear wire railof the basket

into place behind the plastic tabs.Thendrop
the front end of the basket into place and

slidethe basket back into the closed position.
NOTE:Alwagsbesure to fullg closethis

basket.

When replacing the deep full-width lower
basket:

Lower the front end of the basket into
position so that the two front alignment tabs

enter the slide bracket. Thenlower the rear of
the basket into place, ensuring the two rear

alignment tabs are pressedinto place in the
slidebracket.

NOTE:Alwagsbesure that all/4 basket slots
are engaged in the slidebracketsbefore

sliding back into the freezer.

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About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com

A newl£ installed refrigerator ma£ take J2 to 2/4hours to begin making ice.

Power
Switch

GreenPower FeebrArm

Light

Icemaker

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
The icemakerwill produce sevencubes

per cycle-approximately 100-1]0 cubes
in a 2a-hour period,depending on freezer

compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings

and other use conditions.

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Seebelow for how to access iceand reach
the power switch.

If the refrigerator is operated before the
water connection is made to the icemaker,

setthe power switch inthe 0 (offJposition.
Whenthe refrigerator has been connected to

the water supply, set the power switch to the
I(on)position.The icemaker power lightwill

turn green when the freezer light switch is
pressedin orwhen the freezer door is closed.

Theicemakerwillfillwith water when it cools

to !5°F (-!0°C).A newly installedrefrigerator
may take 12to 2/4hours to begin making

icecubes.

Youwill hear a buzzingsound each time the
icemaker fillswith water.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to

allow the water lineto clear.
Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep of

the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the levelofthe feeler

arm, the icemakerwill stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to bejoined
together.

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

NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-average
water pressure,_jouma£ hear the icemaker

cgclemultiple timeswhen making one batch
of ice.

NOTE:Set the power switch to the 0 (off)
position if the water supp!£ is shut o£

Toreachthe powerswitch.

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DispenserCradle

SpillShelf

Accessing Ice and Reaching the _ce

Power Switch Bucket
Toreach the icemaker power switch, open

the top freezer drawer and remove the full-
width basket. Always be sureto replace

the basket.
Toaccessice,simply open the bottom

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freezerdrawer and slideout the full-width
basketto exposethe icebucket.

Toaccess ice.

Icemaker Accessorg Kit

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

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

an icemaker accessory kit isavailable at
extra cost.

To Use the Dispenser (onsomemodels)

Pressthe glass gently against the top of the
dispensercradle.

Thespill shelf is not self-draining.Toreduce

water spotting, the shelfshould becleaned
regularly.

If no water isdispensedwhen therefrigerator
isfirst installed,there may be air in thewater
lines_jstem.Pressthe dispenserarm for at
leasttwo minutes to removetrapped air from
thewater lineand to fill the water system. To
flush out impurities in the water line,throw
away the first six glassfulsof water.

Locking the Dispenser

Pressthe LOCKpad for ] seconds to lock
the dispenser and control panel.To unlock,
pressand holdthe pad again for ] seconds.

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About the automatic icemaker.

Precise Fill Ion some models)

This water dispenser is equipped with a feature

called PreciseFill.Thisfeature allows gou to
choose a preciseamount of water. Units include

ounces,cups, pints or liters.

Models with External Dispensers

Access By: Home > PreciseFill> SetAmount
Activate By: Usingthe arrow buttons to selectthe

desired amount. PressMOREUNITSto select
between CUPS,OUNCES,PINTSor LITERS.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim. Clean with a

cloth dampened with soapg water. Drg with
a soft cloth. Do not use wax on the door

handles and trim.

Keepthe outside clean.Wipe with a clean
cloth lightlg dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquiddish detergent.

Drgand polishwith a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towe!. Thesemay leave a
residue that can erode the paint. Do not

use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach

because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finish.

O Pressthecupagainstthecradleandwater

willbegindispensing.Itwillautomaticallu
stopwhenthe amountsethasbeen

dispensed.Thedisplagwillshowthere
isno waterleftto dispense,thenreset.

NOTE:Donotleavethedispenserunattended
whenwateris beingdispensed.

Ifgouwould liketo stopdispensingwater
beforethespecifiedamounthasbeen

dispensed,justremovethecupfromthe
cradle.ThedisplaUwillshowthe amountleft

todispense.

The stainless steel panels and door
handles. Stainless steel (on some models)

can be cleaned with a commerciallg

availablestainlesssteelcleaner.A sprag-on
stainlesssteel cleanerworks best.

Donot use appliance wax or polishon 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.

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Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors, leavean open 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 polishon the inside

surface between the doors.

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

neutralizesodors. Rinseand wipe drg.

After cleaningthe door gaskets,applg a thin

lagerof petroleumjellg to the door gasketsat
the hinge side.Thishelpskeepthe gaskets
from stickingand bendingout of shape.

Avoidcleaning coldglassshelveswith hot
water becausetheextreme temperature

differencenag cause them to break.Handle
glass shelvescarefullg.Bumping tempered

glass can causeit to shatter.
Do not wash anblplastic refrigerator parts

in the dishwasher.

Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts
with soapg water. Wipe cleanwith a sponge,
damp cloth or paper towel.

Donot scrub with steel-wool pads or other
abrasive cleaners.

Behind the Refrigerator

Becareful when moving the refrigerator
awag from the wall.All tgpes offloor

coveringscan be damaged, particularlg
cushioned coverings and those with

embossedsurfaces.
Raisethe levelinglegslocated at the bottom

front of the refrigerator.
Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it

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

result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.

Preparing for Vacation

Forlongvacations 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)ofwater. Leave the doors open.
Setthe icemaker power switch to the O (offJ

position and shut off the water supplg to
the refrigerator.

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Lowerthe leveling legs untiltheg touch
the floor.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sure gou don't rol! over the power cord or

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

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

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

Preparing to Move

Secureall looseitems such as base grille,
shelvesand drawers bg taping them

securelg in placeto prevent damage.
When using a hand truck to move the

refrigerator,donot restthe front or back
of the refrigerator against the hand truck.

This could damage the refrigerator.Handle

onlg from the sidesof the refrigerator.

Be sure the refrigerator stags 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
For models with LEDlights:

An authorized technician will need to replace
the LEDlight.

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Light

Shield

Appearance may vary

For models with incandescent lights:

-_ CAUTION:Lightbulb_moy

be hot.

O Unplugthe refrigerator.

O Toremovethe light shield,grasp the

shieldatthe back and pull outto release

the tabs at the back.

Rotatethe shielddown and then forward
to releasethe tabs at the front of

the shield.

Freezer Light

CAUTION:Lightbulbsmoy

be hot.

Unplug the refrigerator.

0

Removethe freezer basket for access.

0

The bulb is located at the rear of the
freezer insidea light shield.

Toremove, graspthe shieldat the top

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and pull out to releasethe tabs at the
bottom.

After replacing with an appliance bulb

of the same or lower wattage, replace

the shield.

Plug the refrigerator back in.

NOTE: Appliance bulbs mag be ordered from
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

After replacing with an appliance bulb

of the same or lower wattage, replace

the shieldandfreezer basket.

Plugthe refrigerator backin.

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Installatio

Refri erator

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Models 21 and 25

Double Freezer Drawers

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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

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT-Savetheseinstructionsfor local

inspector's use.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (notincluded)

LagBolts

• IMPORTANT- Observea,governing codesand

ordinances.

• Noteto Installer - Besureto leavethese instructions with
the Consumer.

• Noteto Consumer- Keepthese instructionsfor future
reference.

• Skill level- Installationof this appliance requiresbasic
mechanical skills.

ForAnti-TipBracketMountedon CONCRETEFloorsOnly

DrillBit AppropriateforAnchors

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

AnchorSleeves

• Completion time- RefrigeratorInstallation

20 minutes
Water LineInstallation

30 minutes

Anti-Tip BracketInstallation

20 minutes

• Properinstallationisthe responsibilitgof the installer.

• Productfailure dueto improper installation isnot covered
under the Warrants.

PREPARATION

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS
If the refrigerator will not fit through adoorwag, the

refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.

• Toremovethe refrigerator door,seeStep i in the
Reversingthe DoorSwingsection.

• Toremovethe freezerdrawer,seethe Removingthe
FreezerDrawer section.

WATER SUPPLYTO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER
ION SOME MODELS)

If the refrigerator has an icemaker,itwill haveto be
connected to a coldwater line.A GEwater supplUkit
(containing tubing, shutoff valve,fittings and instructions)
isavailable at extra cost from sour dealer,bUvisitingour
Websiteat GEAppliances.com (inCanada at
www.GEAppliances.ca)or from Partsand Accessories,

800.626.2002(InCanada 1.888.261.3055).

AdjustableWrench

1/4" OuterDiameter

CompressionNut

andFerrule(sleeve)(icemaker

modelsonly)

3/32", 1/8" and1/4"

Allenwrenches

1/8" Drill Bit and
ElectricorHandDrill

Pencil

WireCutters

3/8" and5/16" Socket

Ratchet/Driver

Phillips-HeadScrewdriver

Tapemeasure

1/4" Nut Driver

Level

15

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET Ion21ft.models}

-ZIWARNING

Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator

can tip forward.

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

refrigerator.

[] MEASURE CABINET OPENING

AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATORWIDTH

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

Be sure to account for anLI countertop
overhang, baseboard thickness and anLI

clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less
than 36 inches. The refrigerator will be placed

approximatelLI in the middle of this opening.

Baseboard

RearWall Thickness

W _"' Is Greater)Plus

_i i_ Overhang

REFRIGERATOR

Front

or Countertop

, (Whichever

AnyDesired
Clearance

RHSide

LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP

[]

FLOOR BRACKET

Place the anti-tip floor bracket Iocator 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

2Wall Holes

Refrigerator Sheet

rB] Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the Iocator

template with its RH floor holes lined up with
the floor holes indicated on the template sheet,
approximatelg 7Ya" from the edge of the sheet
or the RH side of the refrigerator.

E] Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor

bracket as a template for marking the holes
based upon Llour configuration and tLIpe of

construction as 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 gour configuration.

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Installation Instructions

I'_ LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP

FLOOR BRACKET (cont.}

Figure 2 - Acceptable Screw Placement

Locations

PreferredInstallation- PreferredInstallation-

Wood Concrete

MinimumAcceptable#1-

Wall PlateStud

MinimumAcceptable#3 -

MinimumAcceptable#2 - Wood

ConcreteFloor

Floor

r_ CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction:

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

4 each l/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 Iocator
template from the floor.

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

r_ 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.

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

[_] ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION

r_ WOOD Wall and Floor Construction:

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

being used (a nail or awl may be used ira drill
is not available) AND remove the Iocator

template from the floor.
Mount the anti-tip floor bracket by fastening

the 2, or preferably 4, #10-16 hex-head
screws tightlg into place as illustrated in

Figure 3.

Figure3- Attachmentto

Wall and Floor

RearRHCornerof

the Refrigerator

2 ScrewsMust Floor

EnterWoodor Bracket

Metal Stud

Floor

Wall

Wall
Plate

Stud

[]

POSITIONING THE REFRIGERATOR
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.

[]

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 you notice that
the refrigerator is fullg pushed up against the

rear wall.

@

OPTIONAL: Adjust the rear (and front) wheel
height settings to fully 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.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Donot installthe refrigeratorwhere the temperature will
go below 60°F (16°C)because it will not run often enough

to maintain proper temperatures.

• Donot installthe refrigeratorwhere the temperature will
go above 100°F(37°C)because it will not perform properlg.

• Installit on afloor strong enough to support it fullg loaded.

CLEARANCES

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

Standard Depth Counter Depth

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

Back 1" (25mm) 1/2" (13 mm)

REMOVE TOP CAP {on some models}

• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is 34-I/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 less than 36", the refrigerator doors

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

refrigerator to be safely moved indoors. Start with
Step A.

• 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.

• SKID REMOVAL:Tilt refrigerator to each side to
remove skid.

• NOTE:Use a padded hand truck to move this
refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand truck

with a side against the truck. We strongly recommend
that TWO PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.

r_ Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on

the top of the refrigerator. Remove the two screws on
each side at the rear of the top cap. Lift off Gnd

remove top cap.

r_ Remove the fresh-food door. Referto Steps 1 through

3 of "Reversingthe Door Swing" section.

rC] Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Referto

"Removing FreezerDrawers" section.

r_ Move refrigerGtor to the installation location.

REMOVE TOP CAP {cont.} {on some models}

REINSTALLDOORS,DRAWERSAND TOP CAP

r_ carefully lower the door onto the center hinge.Reinstall

top hinge.NOTE:Ensurethe door is properlg aligned to
the case top to avoid readjustment of the door during
top cap reinstallation.

r_ place cap overthe top of the refrigerator.Reinstallthe

original screws inthe top and back ofthe cap.

r_ Reinstallthe bottom freezer drawer.Referto "Replacing

the FreezerDrawers"section.

A

Top

HingeB

[!] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR

TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE

{icemaker and dispenser models}

A coldwater supplg isrequired for automatic icemaker
operation. Ifthere isnot a coldwater supplg, gou

will need to provide one.SeeInsto!lingthe Water
Linesection.

NOTES:

• Beforemaking the connection to the refrigerator,be
surethe refrigerator power cord is not plugged into

the wall outlet.

• If gout refrigerator does not have awater filter,we
recommend installing one if gour water supplg has

sandor particlesthat couldclog the screen ofthe
refrigerator'swater valve. Installit inthe water line

near the refrigerator.IfusingGESmartConnecf'_
RefrigeratorTubingKit,gou will need an additional

tube (WX08X10002)to connect the filter.Donot cut

plastictube to installfilter.

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Installation Instructions

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 gou are using the GE SmartConnect'"

tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the

tubing.

r_ if you are using copper tubing, insert the end

of the tubing into the refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator, as far as
possible. While holding the tubing, tighten
the fitting.

If you are using GE SmartConnect'" 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
may cause leaks.

r_ Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to

hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.

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

[_l TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY

(icemaker and dispenser models)

Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house
water supply) and check for any leaks.

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

On models with an icemaker, before plugging in
the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power
switch is set to the 0 (off) position.

See the grounding information attached to the
power cord.

Icemaker-Ready models

Tubing
Clamp

1/4"
Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(sleeve)

Refrigerator
Connection

Icemaker-lnstalled Models

Refrigerator (sleeve) Compression
Connection

SmartConnecP
Tubing

SmartConnecfM
Tubing

Ferrule 1/4"

TubingClamp

1/4"Copper

Tubing

1/4"Tubing

r41 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE

Move the refrigerator to its final location. Make
sure the back side of the refrigerator engages the
anti-tip bracket properlg. The anti-tip floor bracket
should line up with the cutout in the back bottom
of the refrigerator, and fit through the cutout when
the refrigerator is pushed into position. (Refer to
page 16,Step 2A for more information.)

I'_ LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

Turnthe front rolleradjusting
screws clockwise to raise the

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

wrench with extension,or an
adjustable wrench. Rolleradjustingscrews

Toadjust the rollers on 21' CounterDepthmodels:
Thesemodelsalso have rear adjustable rollerssoUou

can align the refrigerator with uourkitchen cabinets.

Usea 3/8" hexwrench with extensionto turn the
screwsfor the rear rollers-clockwise to raise the

refrigerator,counterclockwise to lower it.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR {cont.}

I_ REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR HANDLE

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

Stainless steel (on some models}:
@ REMOVINGTHE

DOORHANDLE:
Loosenthe set
screwswith the
3/32" Allenwrench
and removethe
handle.NOTE:For

Double Door models,
follow the same

procedureon the
opposite door.

Mounting
Fasteners __

(appearancemavva_)

Plastic handle (on some models):
O REMOVINGTHEDOORHANDLE:Depressthe tab on

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

0 REVERSINGTHE

DOORHANDLE
(onsome models):

• Removethe
handle mounting

fasteners with a

1/4" Allenwrench

and transfer the

handle mounting

fasteners to the

right side.

• Removethe logo
badge.

• Removeand

transfer the plug

button to the left

sideof the fresh food door. NOTE:Usea flat plastic
edge to prevent damaging the door.Removeang
adhesive on the door with a mild detergent. Remove
the paper covering on the adhesivebackingon the

logo badge priorto carefullgattaching the badge to

the door.

Mounting
Fasteners

(appearancemay vary)

[Z] REMOVE THE TOP AND BOTTOM

FREEZER DRAWER HANDLES

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

@ Loosenthe set screws located on the undersideof

the handle with the 1/8" Allen wrench and remove
the handle.

NOTE:Ifthe handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed,usea 1/4" Allenwrench.

1

Badge

@

0

J

f

Badge

2O

Installation Instructions

[_] ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel handle:

@ Attachthehandle

tothehandle
mountingfasteners

andtightentheset

screwswith a3/32"
Allenwrench.
NOTE:ForDouble

Door models,follow
the same procedure

on the opposite
door.

Plastic handle:
@ Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners

by aligning the slots with the handle mounting
fasteners.

0 Slideitdown until it is firmly locked into position.

Mounting
Fasteners

(appearancemayvary)

[_] ATTACH THE TOP AND BOTTOM

FREEZERDRAWER HANDLES

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

and tighten the set screwson the bottom of the
handle with a 1/8" Allenwrench.

(appearancemay vary)

Slotsonbackof U
handle

(appearancemayvary)

A

21

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR {cont.}

LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

The leveling legs have 2 purposes:

1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is
firmlg positioned on the floor and does not

wobble.

21 Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to

hold the refrigerator securelg in position
during operation and cleaning. The leveling
legs also prevent the refrigerator from
tipping.

[_ Remove the grille bg removing the two Phillips-

head screws.

r_ Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the

refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

| SET THE CONTROLS

Set the controls to the recommended setting.

_ ENERGYSAVER ON

FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

0°F 37°F

PRECISE FILL OPTIONS

REMOVE PACKAGING

START ICEMAKER

(icemaker models)

A} Remove all tape, foam and protective

packing from shelves and drawers.

B) Remove the tie downs from the freezer

baskets.

Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on)
position. The icemaker will not begin to operate
until it reaches its operating temperature of

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

automaticallg. It will take 2-3 dags to fill the
ice bin.

.4LCAUTION: To°voidpossible

personal injur9 or propert9 damage, the
levelinglegsmust be firmlgtouching

the floor.

r_ Replace the base grille bg inserting the two

Phillips-head screws.

NOTE:

In lower water pressure conditions, the water
valve mag turn on up to ] times to deliver
enough water to the icemaker.

22

Installation Instructions

REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWERS

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

Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.

TOP DRAWER

[] REMOVE THE BASKET

rA'] Open the freezer drawer until it stops.
r_ cut the 2 wire ties off of the basket with wire

cutters.
Lift the front end of the basket so that the front

re]

two alignment tabs come out of the slide
bracket first.

ral

Then rotate the front edge of the drawer up
while lifting the remaining two rear alignment

tabs out of the slide bracket. Pull the basket up
and out of the drawer.

IYI REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT FROM

THE SLIDES

r_ Remove the 8 hex head screws from the door

and remove the door.

r_ set the drawer front on a non-scratching

surface.

rc1 Push the rail assemblies back into the cabinet.

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Installation Instructions

REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWERS (cont.}

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

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

BOTTOM DRAWER

I_ REMOVE THE UPPER BASKET

[_ Open the bottom freezer drawer until it stops.
r_ Pull the basket out to the stop location.
r_ Lift the basket up at the front to release it from

the slides.

r_ Lift the back up and out of the slide.

IYI REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT FROM

THE SLIDES

r_ Remove the ]0 hex head screws from the door

and remove the door.

\

r_ set the drawer front on a non-scratching

surface.

r_ Push the rail assemblies back into the cabinet.

REMOVE THE LOWER BASKET

[] Open the bottom freezer drawer until it stops.
[] Lift the rear of the basket up so the two rear

alignment tabs are pulled out of the slide bracket.
Rotate the basket up and out of the drawer.

[] REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE

(if needed)

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

removed.

r_ Remove the base grille bg removing the

2 Phillips-head screws.

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Installation Instructions

REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWERS

[] REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET

Two people mag be required to complete

this procedure.

TOP DRAWER

[] ATTACH AND SECURETHE DRAWER

FRONT TO THE SLIDES

[_ Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on

each side of the cabinet.

Replace the top drawer freezer basket (see
page 10).

\

Drive the bottom outside screw into the door

r_

on each side until it is all the wag in.

Screw

r_ Drive the remaining 3 screws on each side all

the wag into place (there are a total of 8 hex-
head screws).

Screws

25

Installation Instructions

REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWERS (cont.}

m ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER

Two people may be required to complete

this procedure.

BOTTOM DRAWER

[] ATTACH AND SECURETHE DRAWER

FRONT TO THE SLIDES

j]_] Pull out the rail assemblies to the full length on

each side of the cabinet.

FRONT TO THE SLIDES (CONT.)

FD1 Drive screws fullg. (There are 10 screws,

5 on each side.)

StepD2:
Drive

screwsin

these

holes.

Step Dl:

Lineupscrew

hole in
freezer

drawerand
drivefully.

r_ Drive the top screw into the door on each side

until it is 1/2 wag in.

Screw

/

i

i

r_ Hang the drawer front onto open slots on

the slides.

ot

[] REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET

Replace the bottom drawer freezer basket bg
lowering it into the frame (see page 10).

i

26

Installation Instructions

REMOVINGTHE DOORS(Double Door Refrigerator Models only)

IMPORTANT NOTES

NOTE: Door swing is not reversible.

• Read the instructions all the wag through before
starting.

Handle ports carefully to ovoid scratching point.

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

Provide a non-scratching work surface for

the doors.

IMPORTANT: Once gou begin, do not move the
cabinet.

These instructions ore for removing the doors.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet,
Emptg all door shelves, including the dairg

compartment.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

[] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

[] Tape the doors shut with masking tope.

(forwaterdispensermodels)

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

Thin-bladeScrewdriver

PhillipsScrewdriver

3/8" and 10mmSocket

Ratchet/Driver

(forwater dispensermodels)

r_ Remove water coupling and power coupling.

Water Coupling

Remove the metal spring __.._.___

clip. Use a screwdriver to __
push the red plastic locking _-- / I

clip down and off. "_" I 1

Water Coupling .... _._P_-_.__

Pushredcollar I

and hold. Pull tube. \"__

!

Power Coupling
Black mark

flush with
collar assemblg

Pullapart power

coupling to
disconnect.

27

Installation Instructions

REMOVINGTHE DOORS(Double Door Refrigerator Models only)(cont.}

REMOVETHE REFRIGERATOR
DOORS(cont.)

Remove the hinge cover on top of the
refrigerator door bg removing the Phillips head
screws and pulling it up.

Using a 5/:].6" 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.

Hinge Cover

[_[] REMOVE CENTER HINGE

Using a 5/16" socket ratchet/driver, remove the
bolts securing the center hinge to the cabinet.
Set the hinge and bolts aside.

[] REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR

Follow the same procedure on the opposite

door. There are no wires, water lines or center

hinge covers on the opposite side.

[_[] REMOVE FREEZER DRAWERS

Remove the tape and tilt the door away from

D

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.

r_ set the door on a non-scratching surface with

the inside up.

Refer to the Removing the Freezer Drawers

section for instructions.

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Installation Instructions

REPLACING THE DOORS {Double Door RefrigeratorModels only)

[TI INSTALL CENTER HINGE

Install the center hinge on each side.

[] REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS

r_ 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.

p

Securelg tape the door shut with masking tape
or have a second person support the door.

rcq

Route wires through bottom right hinge pin slot.
Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on

top of the refrigerator door. Make sure the door

is aligned with the cabinet and opposite door.

Attach the hinge to the top of the cabinet

Iooselg with the bolts.

[_] REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.}

r_ Hake sure the gasket on the door is flush

against the cabinet and is not folded. Make sure

the door is straight and the gap between the

doors is even across the front. While holding the
aligned door in place, tighten the top hinge bolts.
Replace the hinge cover and screw.

TopHingeBolts _

(appearancemayvary) _r_S_

13] REPLACE OPPOSITE DOOR

Follow the same procedure on the opposite
door. There is no water line or hinge cover.

[_] ALIGN DOUBLE DOORS

If the top of the doors are uneven, first trg to
raise the lowest door bg turning the leveling leg

on the same side as the door until the doors are
even. If the unit rocks, re-adjust the leveling legs

to the extent that the unit is stable.

Bottom
RightHinge

PinSlot

(appearancemay vary)

@

On right-hand doors, pass the wires and water
line through the center hinge pin. Then connect

the water line and 4-pin connector.

Water Connector

CenterHinge
Pin

4-Pin

If the doors remain uneven, turn the adjustable
pin to raise, or lower, the left door to match the
right door. Use a 1/4" Allen wrench to turn the pin.

pin

r_ REPLACE FREEZER DRAWERS

Refer to the Replacing the Freezer Drawers
section for instructions.

29

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS}

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supplg kits are WX8X2,

WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing

you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE

SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO006,
WXO8X10015 and WXO8X10025).

When connecting gour refrigerator to a GEReverse
Osmosis Water System, the onlg approved installation

iswith a GERVKit. For other reverse osmosis water

systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Sgstem AND

the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the

refrigerator's filter bgpass plug. Using the
refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in

conjunction with the ROfilter can result in

hollow ice cubes.

This water line installation is not warranted bg
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow
these instructions carefullg to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes)

in house plumbing can cause damage to
refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or

flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water

hammer before installing the water supplg line to

the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line.
If gou use gour refrigerator before connecting the

water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is

in the 0 (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing.
When using ang electrical device (such as a power

drill) during installation, be sure the device is double

insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is batterg powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator
Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the

refrigerator to the water supplg. If using copper,
be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing gou need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of

the refrigerator to the water supplg pipe. Be sure
there is sufficient extra tubing to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after

installation.
GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing Kits are

available in the following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006

15' (4.6 m) - WXO8X10015

25' (7.6 m) - WXO8X10025

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