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Refrigerators

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200D2600P018 49-60195 02-02 JR

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–4

Operating Instructions

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .16, 17

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

CustomCool

™

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .15, 16

Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .18

Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5

TurboCool

™

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

Removing and

Replacing Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Trim Kits and Panels . . . . . . . .19–22

Water Line Installation . . . . . .26–30

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .32–34

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .31

Consumer Support

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

Product Registration . . . . . . . .39, 40

State of California Water

Treatment Device Certificate . . . . .38

Warranty (Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . .35

Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Réfrigérateurs

Profile Côte à Côte

Refrigeradores

Profile Lado a Lado

Models 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator compartment at the top on the right side.

Owner’s Manual

and Installation

Manuel d’utilisation

et d’installation

Manual del propietario

e instalación

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

■

■This refrigerator must be properly installed

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

■

■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

■

■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

■

■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■

■In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

■

■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;

clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

■

■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

■

■Setting either or both controls to

0 (off)

does not

remove power to the light circuit.

■

■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

■

■Always clean the

CustomCool

™

Tray after thawing

food.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

■Take off the doors.

■Leave the shelves in place so that children may

not easily climb inside.

CFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

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

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

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

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

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

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

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

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a

temporary connection

may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,

DO NOT

USE

the refrigerator until a proper ground has

been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the temperature controls.

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The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.

The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.

Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

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

The Performance Air-Flow System is designed to maximize temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. This unique special feature consists of the Air Tower along the back wall of the refrigerator and the Air Tunnel on the bottom portion of the freezer rear wall. Placing food in front of the louvers on these components will not

affect performance. Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel can be removed, doing so will affect temperature performance. (For removal instructions, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, contact us at geappliances.ca or call

1.800.361.3400.)

Performance Air Flow System

To change the temperature,

press and release the

WARMER

COLDER

pad. The

SET

light will come on and the display will show the set temperature. To change the temperature, tap either the

WARMER

COLDER

pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Refrigerator temperatures can be adjusted between 34°F and 44°F and the freezer temperatures can be adjusted between –6°F and +6°F.

Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.

To turn the cooling system off,

tap the

WARMER

pad for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the display shows

OFF. To turn the unit back on,

press the

COLDER

pad for either the refrigerator or freezer.

The

SET

light will illuminate on the side you

selected. Then press the

COLDER

pad again (on the

side where the

SET

light is illuminated) and it will

go to the preset points of

0°F

for the freezer and

37°F

for 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.

™

How it Works

TurboCool

rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in order to more quickly cool foods. Use

TurboCool

when adding a large amount of food to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can also be used if the refrigerator has been without power for an extended period.

Once activated, the compressor will turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and off at high speed as needed for eight hours. The compressor will continue to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to approximately 34°F (1°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.

How to Use

Press

TurboCool

. The refrigerator

temperature display will show TC.

After

TurboCool

is complete, the refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting.

NOTES:

The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during

TurboCool

The freezer temperature is not affected during

TurboCool

When opening the refrigerator door during

TurboCool

, the fans will continue to run if they have cycled on.

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Empty the pan. Place the Chill/Thaw tray in the pan with the metal plate facing down to chill and store items, or with the metal plate facing up to thaw items. Place the items on the tray and close the pan completely.

Select the

ExpressThaw,™ExpressChill

™

SelectTemp

™

pad. The display and

SET

light will come on. Tap the pad until the light appears next to the desired setting. Use the chart to determine the best setting to use.

■ To stop a feature before it is

finished, tap that feature’s pad until no options are selected and the display is off.

■ During

ExpressThaw

™

and

ExpressChill,

™

the display on the controls will count down the time in the cycle.

■ After the

ExpressThaw

™

cycle is

complete, the pan will reset to the

MEAT

setting (31°F) to help preserve

thawed items until they are used.

■ The displayed actual temperature of

the

CustomCool

pan may vary slightly

from the

SET

temperature based on

usage and operating environment.

NOTE:

For food safety reasons, it is recommended that foods be wrapped in plastic wrap when using

ExpressThaw.

™

This will help contain meat juices and improve thawing performance.

About CustomCool™.

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The

CustomCool

™

feature is a system of dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor and a heater. Depending on the function selected, a combination of these will be used to quickly chill items, thaw items or hold the pan at a specific temperature.

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

The controls for this pan are located at the top of the refrigerator with the temperature controls.

How to Use

How it Works

ExpressThaw

™

ExpressChill

™

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About CustomCool™.

CustomCool™Chart

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

To clean the Chill/Thaw tray,

disassemble the metal tray from the plastic stand by lightly pushing in on the handles of the plastic stand and removing the metal tray. Both the metal tray and the plastic stand are dishwasher safe.

To reassemble the tray,

place the plastic stand upside down (handles on bottom) on a solid surface. Place the metal plate on top of the stand matching up the curved side of the plate with the curved side of the stand. Insert one side of the plate into the notches on the stand. Push in on the handle on the other side of the stand while pushing that end of the plate down and into place. You should hear the plate “click” into place.

About the CustomCool™Pan Rack and Tray

Disassembling the

Chill/Thaw

tray

0.5 Lb. (4 hours)

■ Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb)

■ Individually Wrapped

Filet Mignon (0.5 lb)

1.0 Lb. (6 hours)

■ Chicken Breasts (1.0 lb)

■ Ground Beef (1.0 lb)

■ Steak (1.0 lb)

2.0 Lbs. (10 hours)

■ Chicken Breasts (2.0 lbs)

■ Ground Beef (2.0 lbs)

■ Steak (2.0 lbs)

3.0 Lbs. (12 hours)

■ Chicken Breasts (3.0 lbs)

■ Ground Beef (3.0 lbs)

■ Steak (3.0 lbs)

15 Minutes

■ 1 Beverage Can (12 oz)

■ 2 Small Juice Boxes (6–8 oz each)

30 Minutes

■ 2 to 6 Beverage Cans (12 oz each)

■ 2 Plastic 20 oz Bottles of Beverage

■ 4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes

(6–8 oz each)

■ 3 Foil Juice Packets

■ Wine (750 ml bottle)

45 Minutes

■ 2 Liter of Beverage

■ 1/2 Gallon of Juice

■ Gelatin–1 package

Citrus Setting (43°F)

■ Oranges, Lemons, Limes,

Pineapple, Cantaloupe

■ Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes,

Peppers, Eggplant, Squash

Produce Setting (35°

■ Strawberries, Raspberries, Kiwifruit,

Pears, Cherries, Blackberries, Grapes, Plums, Nectarines, Apples

■ Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn,

Mushrooms, Spinach, Cauliflower, Kale, Green Onion, Beets, Onions

Meat Setting (31°F)

■ Raw Meat, Fish and Poultry

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About the water filter.

(on some models)

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Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located 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 dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.

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

Installing the Filter Cartridge

If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it to the left.

Do not

pull down on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.

Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation.

Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder.

Do not

push it up into

the holder.

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

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.

Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

Press and hold the

RESET WATER FILTER

pad on the dispenser for 3 seconds.

NOTE:

A newly-installed water filter

cartridge may

cause water to spurt

from

the dispenser.

Filter Bypass Plug

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

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.

GWF Suggested Retail $34.95 USD

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.

Place the top of the cartridge up inside the cartridge holder and slowly turn it to the right.

Filter Bypass Plug

Cartridge Holder

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About the shelves and bins.

Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins

Large Bins

The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable.

To remove:

Lift the front of the bin straight

up, then lift up and out.

To replace or relocate:

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

Small Bins

To remove:

Lift the front of the bin straight

up then out.

To replace:

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

The snugger

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

Not all features are on all models.

Refrigerator bin

Freezer tilt-out bin

Snugger

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Not all features are on all models.

QuickSpace™Shelf

This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below.

This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves.

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

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

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

To remove:

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

To replace or relocate:

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

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

Slide-Out Freezer Shelves

To remove,

slide out to the

stop

position, lift the front past the stop position, and slide out.

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

Freezer Baskets

To remove,

push the basket all the way to the back of the freezer. Lift up until the back pins are disengaged. Lift the entire basket up and pull out.

The divider

can be used to organize food packages. For large packages, simply fold down the divider.

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

Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove

Fixed Freezer Shelves

To remove,

lift the shelf up at the left side

and then bring the shelf out.

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About the additional features.

Not all features are on all models.

Removable Beverage Rack

The beverage rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side. It can be attached to any slide-out shelf.

To install:

Line up the large part of the slots on the top of the rack with the tabs under the shelf.

Then slide the rack back to lock it in place.

About the refrigerator doors.

Refrigerator Doors

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

When opening and closing the door you will notice a

stop

position. If the door is

opened past this

stop

point, the door will remain open to allow you to load and unload food more easily. When the door is only partially open, it will automatically close.

The resistance you feel at the

stop

position will be reduced as the door is loaded with food.

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

Beyond this stop the door will stay open.

Door Alignment

If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door.

Using a 7/16″ socket wrench, turn the

door adjusting screw to the right to raise the door, to the left to lower it. (A nylon plug, imbedded in the threads of the pin, prevents the pin from turning unless a wrench is used.)

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

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

7/16″Socket Wrench

Raise

About the crispers and pans.

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About crisper removal.

Not all features are on all models.

Crisper Removal

Crispers can easily be removed by pulling the drawer straight out and lifting the drawer up and over the

stop

location.

If the door prevents you from taking out the drawers, first try to remove the door bins. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the door opens enough to slide the drawers out. In some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you will need to move the refrigerator to the left or right as you roll it out.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Crispers

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry.

On some models,

the bottom drawer has a cover that slides back as the drawer is opened. This allows full access to the drawer. As the drawer is closed, the cover will slide forward into its original position.

Adjustable Humidity Crispers

Slide the control all the way to the

setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.

Slide the control all the way to the

setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.

Convertible Meat Pan

The convertible meat pan has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow to the pan.

The variable temperature control

regulates

the air flow from the Climate Keeper.

Set the control to the

coldest

setting to

store fresh meats.

Set the control to

cold

to convert the pan to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space. The cold air duct is turned off. Variable settings between these extremes can be selected.

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About the automatic icemaker.

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Automatic Icemaker

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, set the power switch in the

O (off)

position.

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

l (on)

position.

The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15°F (–10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with water.

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

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice.

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

Pull the upper freezer shelf straight out to access the icemaker. Always be sure to replace the shelf. The shelf can be used for storage.

Ice Storage Drawer

To access ice,

pull the drawer forward.

To remove the drawer,

pull it straight out and

lift it past the

stop

location.

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Power Switch

Green Power Light

Ice Drawer

Shelf

Important Facts About Your Dispenser

■Do not add ice from trays or bags to

the storage drawer. It may not crush or dispense well.

■Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of

narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

■Beverages and foods should not be

quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage drawer may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

■To keep dispensed ice from missing

the glass, put the glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.

■Some crushed ice may be dispensed

even though you selected

CUBED ICE.

This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.

■After crushed ice is dispensed, some

water may drip from the chute.

■Sometimes a small mound of snow will

form on the door in the ice chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

About the ice and water dispenser.

(on some models)

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To Use the Dispenser

Select

CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE

WATER .

Press the glass gently against the top of the dispenser cradle.

The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly.

If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes 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.

CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

Locking the Dispenser

Press the

LOCK CONTROL

pad for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser and control panel. To unlock, press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds.

Dispenser Light

This pad turns the

night

light

in the dispenser on and off. The light also comes on when the dispenser cradle is pressed. If this light burns out, it should be replaced with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb.

Quick Ice

When you need ice in a hurry, press this pad to speed up ice production. This will increase ice production for the following 48 hours or until you press the pad again.

Door Alarm

To set the alarm, press this pad until the indicator light comes on. This alarm will sound if either door is open for more than 3 minutes. The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close the door.

Spill Shelf

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The dispenser drip area,

beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water left in this area may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to rinse away.

The dispenser cradle

. Before cleaning, lock

the dispenser by pressing and holding the

LOCK CONTROL

pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water and baking soda solution–about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

The door handles and trim.

Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles

(on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic.

™

Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, True Value, Servistar, HWI and other leading stores. It is also available through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part number WX10X15.

Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

Keep the outside clean.

Wipe with 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 use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors,

leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution– about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

Use of any cleaning solution other than that which is recommended, especially those that contain petroleum distillates, can crack or damage the interior of the refrigerator.

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.

Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models

To remove:

Set the icemaker power switch to the

O (off)

position. Pull the drawer straight out and then lift past the

stop

position.

To replace:

When replacing the drawer, be sure to press it firmly into place. If it does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the drawer back again.

Rotate

Drive Mechanism

Dispenser drip area.

About the ice and water dispenser.

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the

O (off)

position and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

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Behind the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line.

Preparing for Vacation

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator against the hand truck. This could damage the refrigerator. Handle only from the sides of the refrigerator.

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

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Replacing the light bulbs.

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.

Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light

Unplug the refrigerator.

The bulbs are located at the top of the compartment, inside the light shield. On some models, a screw at the front of the light shield will have to be removed.

To remove the light shield, press in on the tabs on the sides of the shield and slide forward and out.

After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the light shield and screws (on some models). When replacing the light shield, make sure that the tabs at the back of the shield fit into the slots at the back of the light shield housing.

Plug the refrigerator back in.

Refrigerator Compartment—Lower Light

This light is located above the top drawer.

Unplug the refrigerator.

Remove the convertible meat drawer control knob by pulling straight out.

Lift the light shield up and pull it out.

After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield and the knob.

Plug the refrigerator back in.

Freezer Compartment

Unplug the refrigerator.

Remove the shelf just above the light shield. (The shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first.) On some models, a screw at the top of the light shield will need to be removed.

To remove the light shield, press in on the sides, and lift up and out.

Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, and reinstall the light shield. When reinstalling the light shield, make sure the top tabs snap securely into place. Replace the screw (on some models).

Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator back in.

Dispenser

Unplug the refrigerator.

The bulb is located on the dispenser under the control panel. Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same size and wattage.

Plug the refrigerator back in.

Tabs

Trim kits and decorator panels.

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, white, bisque or stainless steel 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 less than 1/4″ (6 mm) thick, you 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 you are installing the pre-cut decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the kit. The combined thickness of the decorator

or wood panel and the filler panel should be 1/4″ (6 mm).

For CustomStyle™models

3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel

A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″ (6 mm) thick backing, or a 3/4″ (19 mm) routed board can be used. The raised portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2″ (5.1 cm)

from the handle side for fingertip clearance.

Panels thicker than 1/4″ (6 mm), up to 3/4″ (19 mm) 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: Fresh Food 38 lbs. (17 kg) max. Freezer Door 28 lbs. (13 kg) max.

2″(5.1 cm) Clearance Handle Side

Appearance Panel

Refrigerator Door

1/4″(6 mm) Thick Backing

3/4″ (19 mm)

Panels 1/4″thick or less

Panels thicker than 1/4″(6 mm)

1/4″max

1/4″(6 mm) max

3/4″(19 mm)

5/16″ (8 mm)

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Trim kits and decorator panels.

Freezer Panel Without Dispenser

Freezer Panel With Dispenser

Fresh Food Panel

Cut out

5/16″ (8 mm)

⁄32″

(36.8 cm)

⁄32″

(170.9 cm)

1/8″ (3 mm)

FRONT

5/16″ (8 mm)

⁄8″

(45.4 cm)

⁄32″

(36.8 cm)

⁄8″

(85.4 cm)

1/8″ (3 mm)

Cut out

FRONT

5/16″ (8 mm)

⁄32″

(170.9 cm)

1/8″

(3 mm)

Cut out

⁄32″

(49.5 cm)

FRONT

Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels

The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out of the panels.

Inserting the door panels.

Attach the Top Trim on the Freezer and Fresh Food Doors.

The Top Trim can be found inside the refrigerator compartment.

With a T-20 Torxdriver, attach the Top Trim, using two screws on each Top Trim piece, to the top of

each door. Hand tighten only. Make sure that the top of each panel fits snugly behind the lip of the Top Trim.

Insert the Freezer Panel and Fresh Food Panel.

Carefully push the freezer panel in until it slides into the slot behind the door handle. Push the filler panel (required with some door panels) in behind the decorator panel. Repeat for fresh food panel.

If your model has a dispenser, this step only applies to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel.

Insert the Bottom Freezer Panel (on dispenser models).

Carefully push the panel in until it slides into the slot behind the door handle. Push the filler panel

(required with some door panels) in behind the decorator panel.

Cut-Out

Top Trim Screws

Top Freezer Panel

Bottom Freezer Panel

Side Trim

Fresh Food Panel

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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Top Trim Screws

Install the Side Trim.

These pieces are tucked inside the refrigerator door handle.

Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed.

Fit the bottom of the Side Trim under the Bottom Trim as illustrated.

Hold the Side Trim against the front face of the decorator panels and fit the Side Trim under the Top Trim. Make sure the magnetically attached Side Trim is fitted correctly and that you are satisfied with the appearance of all the parts.

Side Trim

Bottom Trim

Top Trim

Inserting the door panels.

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Removing and replacing the doors.

When installing or moving the refrigerator, the doors may need to be removed in order to fit the refrigerator through a doorway.

Removing the Doors

Make sure the doors are closed and the refrigerator is unplugged.

Disconnect water line and wiring harness.

Near the lower hinge on the freezer side, push in on the collars at each end of the coupling, and pull the water line tubing from the coupling. Also, disconnect wiring harness. Pull the water line and the harness through the lower rail.

Remove the hinge covers and the hinges.

In order to access the hinges, the hinge covers need to be removed. Remove the cover by grasping it on the sides, near the back of the cover. Push back on the cover and lift up at the back, then the front.

NOTE: DO NOT use a screwdriver to remove the cover. BE CAREFUL not to break the rear retaining tab on the hinge cover. Remove the hinges using a Torx T-20.

Remove the doors.

Carefully rotate the door to 90°. Guiding the disconnected water line and wiring harness, lift the door straight up.

NOTE: Not lifting the door straight up may damage the bottom hinge. Place doors on a protected surface.

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and the wire harness at the bottom of the door.

NOTE: Do not allow the connector to contact the floor. Hard contact can damage the connector. See “Replacing the Doors.”

Replacing the Doors

Place doors on bottom hinges.

With the door at 90°, lower the door straight down onto the bottom hinge. Carefully close the door.

NOTE: Not lowering the door straight down onto the bottom hinge may damage the hinge.

NOTE: Do not allow the connector to contact the floor. Hard contact can damage the connector.

Replace top hinges and hinge covers.

Reinstall the top hinges using a Torx T-20. Replace the hinge covers. If the doors are not level, adjust the bottom

right hinge with a 7/16″ open ended wrench.

Reconnect water line and wiring harness.

Insert water tubing back into coupling, making sure the tubing is pushed far enough into the coupling so that you no longer see the mark on the tubing. Reconnect the wiring harness.

Turn on the water supply and plug the refrigerator back in.

Hinge Cover

Door

Hinge Pin

Wire Harness

Collars

Connector

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions

for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time – Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully

loaded.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)

or Visit our Website at:

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In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400

or Visit our Website at:

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Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

Models 23, 25, 26, 27 & 29

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:

CLEARANCES

The rollers have 3 purposes:

■

Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened

about halfway. [Raise the front about 5/8″ (16 mm) from

the floor.]

■

Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble.

■

Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.

Final leveling adjustments should be made after the refrigerator has been installed.

To adjust the rollers on 25′, 26′, 27′and 29′ models:

■

Turn the roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise

the refrigerator,

counterclockwise to

lower it. Use a 3/8″

hex socket or wrench, or an adjustable wrench.

ROLLERS

If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com (in Canada at geappliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(ON SOME MODELS)

Roller adjusting screw

23′ 25′, 26′, 27′ and 29′

• Sides 1/8″ (4 mm) 1/8″ (4 mm)

• Top 1″ (25 mm) 1″ (25 mm)

• Back 1/2″ (13 mm) 1″ (25 mm)

ROLLERS (CONT.)

DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

(for CustomStyle™models)

After leveling, make sure that the refrigerator door is 1/16″

higher than the freezer door.

To align the doors, adjust the refrigerator door.

Using a 7/16″ socket wrench, turn the door adjusting

screw to the right to raise the door, to the left to lower it. (A nylon plug, imbedded in the threads of the pin, prevents the pin from turning unless a wrench is used.)

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

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

7/16″Socket Wrench

Raise

⁄4″(178.4 cm)

36″

(91.4 cm)

24″ (61 cm)

24″(61 cm) Cabinet

Water Electrical

3/4″(19 mm) Airspace (1/2″[13 mm] Gap + 1/4″[6 mm] Wall Plates)

25″(63.5 cm) Countertop

Installation Instructions

DOOR ALIGNMENT

To adjust the rollers on 23′ models:

Remove the base grille by opening the doors, removing the screws at each end, and pulling it straight out.

Turn the front roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise

the refrigerator,

counterclockwise to

lower it. Use a 3/8″

hex socket or wrench, or an adjustable wrench.

These models also have rear adjustable rollers so you can align the refrigerator with your kitchen cabinets.

Use a long-handled 5/16″ socket wrench to turn the

screws for the rear rollers–clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

Replace the base grille.

Roller adjusting screws

Refrigerator door needs to be raised.

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS)

Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).

When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. 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 System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes and slower water flow from the water dispenser.

This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully 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 supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the

O (off)

position.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any 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 battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Installation Instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or GE SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing

kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator

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

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

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8′

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about

8′ [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10″ [25 cm]

diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:

2′ (.6 m) – WX08X10002 6′ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006 15′ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8′ (2.4 m)

as described above.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home.

• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff

valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,

800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).

• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be

between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).

• Power drill.

• 1/2″ or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4″ outer diameter compression nuts and

2 ferrules (sleeves)–to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

• If you are using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator

Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing.

• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting

at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator tubing.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a

minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point of

connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

Installation Instructions

SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if using a

self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.

Failure to drill a 1/4″ hole may result in reduced

ice production or smaller cubes.

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Compression Nut

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

Ferrule (sleeve)

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the

tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing.

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

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SmartConnect™ Tubing

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Pipe Clamp

Vertical Cold Water Pipe

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Washer

Inlet End

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8′[2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about

10″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator

to move out from the wall after installation

ROUTE THE TUBING

Installation Instructions

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On the GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,

be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter,

we recommend installing one if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.

Some models have the refrigerator connection at the end of tubing located outside the compressor compartment access cover. On other models, the compressor compartment access cover must be removed in order to access the refrigerator connection at the water valve.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR

On models using the refrigeration connection at the water valve, remove the plastic flexible cap.

Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.

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

1/4″

Compression Nut

Tubing Clamp

1/4″

Tubing

Ferrule (sleeve)

Refrigerator Connection

SmartConnect

™

Tubing

1/4″Tubing

Tubing Clamp

1/4″

Compression Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

SmartConnect™Tubing

Refrigerator Connection

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Installation Instructions

Set the icemaker power switch to the

l (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 automatically if the icemaker power switch is in the

l (on)

position.

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker.

Power switch

START THE ICEMAKER

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Tighten any connections that leak.

TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Replace access cover.

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

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