GE PSS25MGNAWW, PSS25MGNACC, PSS25MGNABB Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4

:/3

Operating Instructions

Additional Features ............ ] 0

Automatic Icemaker ........... 12

Care and Cleaning .......... 14, 15

Crispers and Pans ............. 11

Ice and _'ater Dispenser ..... 13, 14

Refligerator Doors ............ 10

Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 16

Shelves and Bins ............. 8, 9

TemperaUlre Controls ........... 5

TurboCool r'* . .................. 6

_'ater Fiher . .................. 7

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install

the Refligeramr ............ 22, 23

Removing and Replacing Doors . .21

Trim Kits and Panels ........ 17-20

_'ater Line Installation ...... 24-28

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 30-32

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 29

Models23,25,27 and29

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Refrigeradores

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Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Performance Data Sheet ........ 36

Product Registration ........ 33, 34

State of California Water

Treatment Device Certificate ..... 37

Warranty (Canadian) ........... 38

_'arrantv (U.S.) ............... 39

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Find these numbers on a label inside

the reti'igerator compartment at the

top on the right side.

200D2600P015 49-60185 11-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A 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 refl-igerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with tl/e Installation h_structions beiore it is used.

_,':;Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang

on the shelves in tile refl'igerato_: They could damage tile refligerator and seriously iqitu'e

themselves.

:)::Do not touch the cold surli_ces in the fl'eezer

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

i,;:Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

\:q_o_s and liquids in tile vicini F oI this or any other appliance.

i,_:;In refiigerato_s with atltOll/atic icemake_s,

avoid comact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heaOng

element located on tl/e bottom of tile icemake_: Do not place finge_s or hands on tile automatic

icemaking mechanism while the reti_igerator is plugged in.

i,_:;Keep finge_s out _ff tl/e "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the doo_ and between the (loo_s and cabinet are necessmilv small.

Be careful closing (loo_s when children are in the area.

i/:;Unplug tile refrigerator betore cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE."Westronglyrecommendthat any servicingbe performedby aquafifiedindividual.

i/:;Setting either or both controls to 0 (0If)does not

remove power to the light circuit.

::NDo not refl'eeze fl'ozen foods which have

thawed complemly.

DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

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Child entrai)ment and suffocation are not i)rol)lems of the past, Junked or abandoned refl_igeratm_ are

still dangerous...even if they will sit fin" "just a fi_w days." If you are getting rid of yore" old refrigeratm;

please follow tile instructions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator or Freezer:

i;_?Take off tile dome.

CFCDisposal

Ymr old refl_igerator may have a cooling system

that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to ham_ stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away yore" old refrigerator; make sm'e tile CFC refl_igerant is removed fin" proper

disposal by a qualified se_wice_: If vou intentionally release this CFC reflJgerant, you can be subject to

fines and imprisomnent under provisions of enviromn ental legislation.

>_ I,eave tile shelves in place so that children max

not easilx climb inside.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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

However, ifxou must use an extension cord, it is absolutelx necessary that it be a UITlisted (in tile United States) or a (;SA-listed (in (_anada), 3-wire grom_ding type appliance extension cord haxim,_ a ,gr°m_ding

type I)hw_ and outlet and that tile electrical rating, of tile cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 xolts.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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.

Tile power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which inates with

a standard 3-prong (gro/mding) wall outlet to minimize tile possibili F of electric shock hazard

fl'om this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by

a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly gromMed.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is

yore" pelsonal responsibility and obligation to

have it replaced with a properly gro/mded 3-prong wall outlet.

Tile refl-igerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has

a voltage rating that matches tile rating plate.

This provides tile best perflmnai_ce and also I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires. Never tmi)lug )'ore" refl_igerator by pulling on

tile power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull straight out fl'om tile outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

\4'hen nloving tile reflJgemtor away fl'Oln tile wall, be careflfl not to roll over or danmge the power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Ad_pte_p/ug_notpe_mittedinc_d_)

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

HoweveI; if'you, Inust use an adaptei; where local codes peI_nit, a temporary connection may be made

to a properly groulMed 2-i)rong wall outlet by use of a UI Aisted adapter a\:filable at in ost local

hardware stores.

Tile linger slot in tile adapter must be aligned Mth tile larger slot in tile wall outlet to provide proper

polarity in tile c(mnection of tile power cord.

When disconnecting tile power cord ti'oln tile

a(laptei; always hold tile adapter in place with one hand while pulling tile power cord plug with tile other hand. If this is not done, tile adapter gro/md

temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter gro/md temfinal breaks, DO NOT

USEthe refrigerator tmtil a proper gro/md has

been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal, and not ihsu/ated, and the waft outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould

have the circuit checkedby a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe temperaturecontrols. GEAppliances.com

The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the

temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust

controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the setting you have selected.

Setting either or both controls to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.

Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions and may require more than one adjustment.

NOTE: Therefrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the

temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.

PerformanceAir FlowSystem

The Perfbmmnce ,&Jr How System is designed to ma_mize temperature control in the refrigerator and fl'eezer compartments. This tmique spedal tbatm'e consists of the _r Tower along the back wall of the

reli_gerator and the Air Ttmnel on the bottom portion of the fl'eezer rear wall. Placing food in fl'ont of the lou\'e_ on these components will not affect pe_fimnance. Although the Ah" Tower and the Air Ttmnel can

be removed, doing so will afl_'ct temperature performance. (For remox:fl instructions, on-line, 24 horns 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.)

About TurboCoolY

TurboCool

How it Works

TurboCoolrapidly cools the retiigerator

compartment in order to more quickly cool fl)ods. Use TurboCoolwhen adding a

large amount of tood to the refligerator compartment, putting away fi)ods alter they

have been sitting out at i'ooi11 temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can

also be used if the refrigerator has been

without power fiw an extended period.

Once acti\:_ted, the compressor will turn on immediateh' and the tiros will cycle on and off at high speed as needed for eight horns.

The compressor will continue to mn tmtil the refligerator compartment cools m

approximately 34°F (l °C), then it will cvcle on and off to maintain this setting. _Mter 8

hom_, or if TurboCoolis pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will return to

the original setting,

How toUse

Press TurboCooLThe refl_igerator temperature display will show 9 (the coldest

setting),

_Mter TurboCoolis complete, the

refl_igerator compartment will return to the original setting,

NOTES:The refligerator temperatm'e

cannot be changed dining

TurboCooL

The fl'eezer temperatm'e is not affected during TurboCooL

When opening the refligerator door during TurboCool,the liras

will continue to mn if they have

cycled (m.

About the water filter. (onsomemodels) CEAppliances.com

On some models

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

RESETWATERFILTER

HOLD3 SECS

Water Filter Cartridge

The _,_ater filter cartridge is located in tile back upper fight corner of tile retiJgerator

COl//pa l'tl//ent.

When to Replace the Filter

There is a replacement indirator light for tile water filter cartridge on tile dispense*;

This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace tile filter soon.

Tile fiker cartridge shonkl be replaced when the replacement indicator light turns

red or if tile flow of water to tile dispenser or icemnker decreases.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

O ]f_(m, are repl'miw,_, _ tile c'u'tridoe,_ , fiI_t

remo'_e tile 5)1done b} slowl)turning

it to the left. OO not pull down on tile cartridge. A small amount of water

may drip down.

_FilI tile replacement cartridge with

_<_ter fi'om tile tap to allo_ for better flow fl'om tile dispenser immediately

after installation.

I •inino_ up tile arro_ on tile c'u'tfidoe,

and tile c'u'tridoe,_ holdel, place tile

top of the new c'ulfidoe, _ up inside tile lmldel: Do notpush it up into

tile hokiel:

O P,un water fi'om tile dispenser fbr

3 minutes (about one and a half

galhms) to clear tile s}_steFa and prevent sputtelJng.

PIess and hold the RESET WATER FILTER

pad on tile dispenser fbr 3 seconds.

NOTE."A newly-installed water filter

camidge may cause water to spurt fi'om tile dispensel:

Filter Bypass Plug

'You must use tile filter b}pass plug

when a replacement filter cartridge is not a_;dlable, Tile dispenser and tile icemaker

will not operate without tile filter or filter

bypass plug.

ReplacementFilters:

To order additional filter cartridges

in the United States, visit our Webs#e,

GEAppliances.cmn,or carl GE Parts andAccessories, 800.626.2002.

Suggested Retail $34.95 USD Customers in Canada should consult

the ? ello_ pages fi)r tile nearest Camco Service Centel:

Slowly turn it to the right until the filter

caintfidge stops. O0 NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

_s you turn tile cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position.

Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.

Not all features are on all models.

Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins

LargeBins

The larger ref_igerator door bins and fl'eezer filt-_mt door bins are ac!justable.

To remove: i,ifi the front ot the bin straight

up, then lilt up and out.

Refrigerator bin

Freezer tilt-out bin

Toreplace er relecate: Engage the back side

of the bin in the molded sui)ports of the

door Then push down on the fl'ont of the bin. Bin will lock in place,

SmallBins

To remove: Lift the fl'ont of the bin straight

up then out.

Toreplace:Position the bin above the

rectangular molded supports on the doo_:

Then slide the bin down onto the support

to lock it in place.

The snuggerhelps 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 torth to fit wmr needs.

Not all features are on all models.

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

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Press tab and pull shelf forward to remove

The slide-out spillprooI shelf allows )ou to reach items stored behind othe_. The

special edges are designed to hel I) prexent spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves.

Toremove:

Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop,

then press down on the tab and slide the shelf straight ()tit.

To replace or relocate:

I,ine the shelf up with the supports and slide it into place. The shelf can be

rel)ositioned when the door is at 90 ° or more. To reposition the shell 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 doo_

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QuickSpace TM Shelf

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

This shelf can be removed and replaced

or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof

Shelves.

Freezer Baskets

Toremove, slide out to the stop position,

lift the ti'ont past the stop position, and slide out.

Slide-Out Freezer Shelves

Toremove, slide out to the stop position,

lift the ti'ont past the stop position, and slide ()tit.

On some models, this sheff can not be used in the lo_est position,

Makesureyoupushthebasketsall thewayback in beforeyouclosethe doo_

Makesureyoupushtheshelvesall the wayback in beforeyouclosethe doo_

) Fixed Freezer Shelves

To remove, lift the shelf up at the left side

and then bring the shelf out.

Abouttheadditionalfeatures.

Not all features are on all models.

Removable Beverage Rack

The bexerage rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side. It can be attached

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to am slide-out shelf,

Abouttherefrigeratordoors.

Refrigerator Doors

Toinstall:

O iJne up tile large part ot the slots on

the top of the rack with the tabs trader the shell

Then slkle the rack back to lock it in place.

t=zw

When the door is only partially open,

it will automatically close. Beyond this stop the door will

stay open.

The refl'igerator (lom_ may teel different than the ones you are used to. The special

door opening/closing teatm'e makes sure the doo_5 close all the way and are secm'elv

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

tmload ibod more easily, When the door is only partially open, it will automatically

close.

Door Alignment

If doox5 are unexen, a_!just the refrigerator

dooi;

0 I-'l_i:lg a 7_1611.s_,cket _i%iI'en('h,o_t,I'II the

d r a(!jmtin_ ,_crew t the right tt raise the door; to the leti to lower it.

(A nylon plug, imbedded in the

threads of the pin, prevents the pin fl'om turning unless a wrench is used.)

The resistance )ou feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door

is loaded with food.

AJteI" one oi" {WO ttlYns of tile wI'ench, open and close the refrigerator door

and check the aligmnent at the top of the (looi_,

Aboutthe crispersand pans. GEAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Crispers

Excess water that may accumulate in tile bottom of tile drawet_ should be wiped (h_':

On some models, tile botton/drawer has a covet" that slides back as the drawer is

opened. This allo_:s fitll access to the drawer; _&sthe drawer is closed, the cover

will slide fin'ward into its original position,

Hi _ LO

Adjustable Humidity Crispers

Slide tile control all tile wa_ to tile

Hlsetting to proxide high humidity

recommended fin" most xegetables.

Convertible Meat Pan

The convertible meat pan has its own

cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air

ti'oI/l tile fl'eezer COilll)artillent to l]ow to

tile pan.

The variable temperature control regulates

tile air flow fl'om tile Climate Keeper:

Aboutcrisperremoval.

Slide tile control all tile wa) to tile

LOsetting to proxide lower h umidit)

lexels recommended fi)r most fl'uits.

Set tile control to tile coldestsetfing to store fresh meats.

Set tile control to coldto convert tile pan to nom_al refl_igerator temperature and

provide extra vegetable storage space. The cold air duct is turned off, ¼1fiable settings

between these extremes can be selected.

Not all features are on all models.

Crisper Removal

Crispel_ can easil} be removed b_ l_ullin" tile drawer straight (lilt and lifting the

drawer up and o_er tile stop location.

If the door prevents you fi'om taldng out tile drawer% first tW to remove tile door

bins. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refi_igerator will need to

be rolled ,fbrward until tile door opens enough to slide tile (h'awel_ out. In some

cases, when you roll tile refrigerator out,

you will need to move tile refl_igerator

to tile left or right as }_m roll it out.

Abouttheautomaticicemaker.

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

Power Automatic Icemaker

Switch

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

Icemaker

The icemaker Mll produce seven cubes per cycle-apI)roxinmtely 100-130 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on fl'eezer

COillpai'tlllent [eillpei'attli'e_ i'OOill

teml)eratm'e, nmnber of door openings and other use conditions.

If the refl_igerator is operated befi)re the water connection is made to the icemaket;

set the power switch in the 0 (Of/)position.

When the reti_igerator has been cmmected to the water sui)ply, set the power switch to the I (on) position.

The icemaker _villfill with water when it cools to 15°F (-10°C). A newl}qnstalled

reflJgerator Inay take 12 to 24 houi_ to

begin inaking ice cubes. Throw away the first tew batches ot ice

to allow the water line to clea_:

Be sm'e nothing interteres with the sweep of the feeler amL

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler am_, the icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is nomml fi:,r several cubes to be joined together:

If ice is not used fl'equenfly, old ice cubes

will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

NOTE: Inhomeswith lower-than-averagewater pressure,you mayhear the icemakercycle multiple

times whenmaking onebatch of ice.

Ice Storage Drawer

Toaccess ice, pull the drawer fin'ward. Toremove the drawer, pull it straight out and

lift it past the stop location.

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On some models

To Use the Dispenser

SpillShelf

SelectCUBEDICE_], CRUSHEDICE

or WATER_.

Press tile glass gentl) against tile top of tile

dispenser cradle.

Tile spill shelf is not seltkh'aining. To

reduce _ater spotting, tile shelf and its grille shotdd be cleaned regularly.

If no water is dispensed when the mfr/_Temtor/s

first installed,there may be air in the water line

system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two

minutes to remove trapped a/r from the water

line and to fill the water system. Toflush out

impuritiesin the water line, throw away the first

six glassfuls of water.

CAUTION: Never put hbgers or any other

objects into the icecnJsherdischarge opembg.

LocRingthe Dispenser

_ Press tile LOCKCONTROL

lock tile dispense_ and control panel, To

LOCK CONTROL mflock, press and

HOLD3SECS hold tile pad agaill

for 3 seconds.

Dispenser Light

Ou_k_e

QUICKICE

OoorAlarm

DOORALARM

This pad turns tile night light in tile dispenser on

and off. Tile light also

coI/les Oll _,#hen tile

dispenser cradle is pressed. If this light

burns out, it should be replaced with a 6 watt

12 V maximum bulb.

When you need ice

ill a h{/IT}', pFess this

pad to si)eed up ice production. This will

lllCFe;tse ice production

fi)r tile fi)llowing 4_ hom_ or tmtil _ou

press the pad again.

To set the alarm, press this pad until the

indicator light c(m/es on. This alaml will

sound _f either door is

()|)ell toF _//(}l'e thall

3 minutes. Tile light goes out and dw

beeping stops when you close the dooc

Important Facts About Your Dispenser

_i::Do not add ice fl'om trm_s or bags to

tile storage (h'awe_: It may not crush or dispense well.

i_i;:Avoid ove_l'illing glass with ice and use

(ff narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam tile chute or cause tile door in tile chute

to ti'eeze shut. If ice is blocking tile chute, poke it through with a wooden

spoon.

i;_;:ge;'erages and toods should not be

quick-chilled in the ice storage drawe_: Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage drawer may cause tile icemaker

(sr a/iger to jaIll.

_i::To keep dispensed ice ti'om missing

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

_i::Some crushed ice may be dispensed even

though you selected CUBEDICE.This happens occasionally when a tew cubes

accidentally get directed to the crushex:

i;_;:_Mter crushed ice is dispensed, some

water may drip fl'om tile chute.

N Sometimes a small mo/md of snow will

timn on tile door in tile ice chute. This condition is hernial and usually occm_

when you have dispensed crushed ice

repeatedly. Tile snow will eventually

evapoi'ilte.

Aboutthe ice and water dispenser.

Ice Storage Drawer

on Dispenser Models

To remove:

Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (off)position. Pull the drawer straight out

and then lift past the stop p()sifion.

Toreplace:

_'_qt en rel)lacino,_ the (h'awe_, be sure to

press it firefly into place. If it does not go all the wax back, i'eilloxe it and rotnte the

drixe mechanism 1/4 tm'n. Then push the drawer back again.

Careand cleaningof therefrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Drive Mechanisn

Dispenser drip area.

The dispenser drip area, (on some models)

beneath the grille, shotfld be wiled (h_:. Water left in this area may leave deposits. Remove

the deposits by adding tmdiluted vinegar to the well. Soak tmtil the deposits disappear

0I" becoi/le loose enotlgh to I]nse "d%;Iv,

The dispenser cradle (on some models).

Before cleaning, lock the dispenser 1)v

pressing and hoMing the LOCK CONTROL pad fiw 3 seconds. Clean with wmm

water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda to

a quart (l liter) of water: Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

The door handles and trim. Clean with

a cloth dampened with soapy watex;

Dry with a soft cloth.

Thestainless steel panels and doorhandles

(on seine Inodels) can be cleaned with a

commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Slainle,_,_Sled M(_'i(:.''_

Slainh_ss Sled Mrlq4_ is available at Ace, Tree

Value, Se_Mst;n; HWI and other leading

stores. It is also awfilable through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part

nulnber X_3X10X 15.

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

Keep the outside clean. Wipe Mth a clean cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen

appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish Mth a clean, soft cloth.

Donot w/_getheTernS?oratorwitha soileddish cloth orwet towel Thesemayleavea residue

thatcanerodethepain_Donotusescouring

pads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan scratchandweakenthepaintfinish.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of

baking soda in the fl'esh food and fl'eezer

COII/l)a I'tlIlents,

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.

Lrse wam_ water and baking soda solution-

about a tablespoon (15 ml) ot baking soda

to a quart (1 liter) el water: This both cleans

and neutralizes o(lo_. Rinse and wipe (hT:

Useof any cleaning solution other than that which isrecommended, 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 carefufl_zBumping tempered glass can cause

it to shatter

Donot washanyplasticrefngeratorpartsin thedishwasher

Behind the Refrigerator

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Be careful when moving the refi_gerator away fl'on_ the wall. M1 types of floor

coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with

eIllbossed S/liS[_lces.

Pull the refligerator 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 reli_igerato_:

Preparing for Vacation

For long \;l('ations or absen('es_ rell/ove

fi)od and Ulq)lug the reli_igeratoi: Clean the interior with a baking soda solution

of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water: i,eave the

doors open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (off) position and shut off the water supply

to the reflJgerato_:

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or lcemaker supply line (onsome models).

If the temperature can drop below fl'eezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water

supply system (oil soine models) to prevent serious propert), dainage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawei_ by taping them securely in place

to prevent damage.

X4]_en using a hand track to move the

refi_igeratot; do not rest the ti'ont or back (ff the retiigerator against the hand truck.

This could damage the refrigerator: Handle only ti'om the sides of the reli_igerat(m

Be sure the refn)erator stays/b an upright position during moving.

Replacingthe lightbulbs.

Setting either or both controls to 0 does not remove power to the light circuit.

_____ Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light

Unplug the refl'igerator.

The bulbs are located at the top ot the

Tabs

compartment, inside the light shield. On some models, a screw at the fl'ont of

the light shield will have to be removed.

To remoxe the light shield, press in on

the tabs on the sides of the shield and slide fi)rward and ()tit.

Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light

O _Mter replacing the bulb with an

appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the light shield and scrm_:s (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 ot the light shield housing.

Plug the reti_igerator back in.

This h_?htis located above the top drawer

O Unplug the refrigerator @ Remove the convertible meat drawer

control knob by pulling straight ()tit.

lift the light shield up and pull it out.

Freezer Compartment

Unplug the refligeratoi: Remove the shelf just above the light

shield. (The shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied fiist.) On some models, a screw at the top of the light

shield will need to be removed.

O To remoxe the light shield, press in on

the sides, and lift up and ()tit.

Dispenser

@ _Mter rei)lacing, the bulb with an

appliance bulb of the salne or lower wattage, replace the shield and

the knob.

0 Plug the refrigerator back in.

Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage,

and reinstall the light shield. X*Vhen reinstalling the light shield, make

sure the top tabs snap securelv into place. P,eplace the screw (on some models).

0 P,einstall the shelf and plug the

refl'igerator back in.

Unplug the refligerat(n: The bulb is located on the

dispenser under the control panel. Remoxe the light bulb by turning

it counterclockwise.

Replace the bulb with a bulb of the

SaIl/e size and watta ,e

O Plug the refrigerator back in.

Trimkits anddecoratorpanels.

For CustomStyl# Mmodels

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

BeforeYouBegin

Some models are equipped with trim kits that aflow you to instafl 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

\._l_en installing wood panels less than 1/4" (6 ram) thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as 1/8"

(3 ram) cardboard, that will fit between the ti_ce 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 ram).

Panels 1/4" (6 mm)thick or less

I/4"(6 mm) Max.

3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel

A raised I)anel design, screwed or _,,lued to a l/4" (6 ram) thick backing, or a " ( can be tlsed. The _isecl i)ortion of the panel illtlst be thb_icated to i)emfit clearances of at least 2" (5.1 cm) fl'om the handle side fin" fingertip clearance.

Panels thicker than 1/4" (6 ram), up to./4 (l 9 ram) ma_mum, will require that the outer :)/16

(8 ram) of panel perimeter be no thicker than 1/4" (6 ram).

3/4 (l .) ram) umted board

Weightlimitationsfor custompanels:

FreshFood38Ibs.(17kg)max. FreezerDoor28Ibs.(13kg)max.

Panels thicker than 1/4" (6mm)

5/16" (8 turn)

1/4"(6mm)

ThickBacking

2"(5.1cm) I lllll __

ili[11 I -''- Refrigerater

Door

Trimkits.

Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels

FreezerPanel

WithoutDispenser

Cut 1/8" out ,-_ _,-(3 mm)

1 ',',

5/16" (8mm}

67%2"

(171cm)

FRONT

_ I 141%2" ,_

(36.8cm)

FreezerPanel

WithDispenser

Cut 1/8" out --_, ,_'-(3 mm}

J_ ,,i i

177X' (45.4cm)

i FRONT

141%Z' .__

(36.8cm)

33%" (85.4cm)

FreshFoodPanel

1/8" Cut

(3mm)--_f f_- out

FRONT

191%2" _.__

(49.5cm}

67%Z'

(171cm)

,, _,

' ' 5/16" I-

""{ (8ram)

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

insertingthedoorpanels.

Read these instructions completely and careful/g

0 Insert the Freezer Panel and Fresh FoodPanel

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 fin" fl'esh fi)od panel.

0 Insert the Bottom Freezer Panel (on dispenser models).

Carefull) push the panel in m_til it slides into the (required with some door panels) in behind the slot behind the door handle, Push the filler panel decorator panel,

0 Attach the TopTrimon the Freezer and FreshFood Doors.

The Top Trim can be fimnd inside the refi_igerator each (loo_: Hand tighten only. Make sure that the compartment, top _ff each panel fits snugly behind the lip _ff the

_]th a T-20 T(nxdrive_; attach the Top Trim, using Top Trim.

two scre_:s on each Top Trim piece, to the top of

If )ore" model has a dispense_; this step onl)applies to the fl'esh fi)od panel and top fl'eezer panel,

Cut-Out

SideTrim

Insertingthedoorpanels.

O install the Side Trim.

These pieces are tucked inside the refl_igerator door handle.

Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side Trimuntil the Side Trimis instafled.

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

Hold the Side Trim against the flxmt filce of the decorator panels and fit the Side Trim trader

the Top Trim. Make sm'e the magnetically attached Side Trim is fitted correctly and that you are

satisfied with the appearance of all the parts.

Removingandreplacing thedoors.

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.

0 Disconnect water line and wiring harness.

Near tile lower hinge on tile fl'eezer side, push in on the colla_ at each end of tile coupling, and pull tile watei" line robing fl'onl tile coupling. _Mso, disconnect wi_ing

harness. Pull tile water line and tile harness through tile h)wer rail.

0 Remove the hinge covers and the hinges.

In order to access tile hinges, tile hinge cove_ need to be removed. ]{elno\'e tile cover b)' grasping it on tile sides,

near the back of the cove_: Push back on the cover and lift up at the back, then the fl'ont.

NOTE: DONOTusea screwdriverto removethe cover BECAREFUL not tobreak the rear retaining tabon the hinge cover Removethe hingesuslbga Torx520.

Remove the doors.

Carefllllv rotate tile door to .)0. (;uiding tile discom_ected water line and wi6ng harness, lift tile door smfight up.

NOTE: Not lifting the doorstraight up may damagethebottom hinge. Placedoorsona protectedsurface.

NOTE: Becareful not to pinch the water tubingand thewire harness at thebottom of the door

NOTE: Donot allow the connectorto contact the floor Hardcontact can damagetheconnector See "Rep/aclbgthe Doors."

( o

......

WireHarnes_

_Hinge Cover

Replacing the Doors

Place doorson bottom hinges.

O _'_ith tile door at 90_' lower tile door straight down onto

tile bottom hinge. Careflfllv close tile doo_:

NOTE: Not lowering thedoorstraight down onto thebottom hinge

may damagethehinge.

NOTE: Donot allow the connectorto contact the floor Hardcontact can damagetheconnector See "Replacingthe Doors."

Replace top hinges and hinge covers.

Reinstall tile top hinges using a Torx T-20. Replace tile hinge cove_s. If the doo_s are not level, ac!iust the bottom

_ight hinge with a 7/16" open ended wrench.

Reconnect water line and wiring harness.

Insert water tubing back into coupling, making sure tile tubing is pushed fin" enough into tile coupling so that you

no hmger see the mark on the tubing. Reconnect the wi_ing harness.

Turnon the water supplyand plug the refrigerator back in.

Oonnector

Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

Models 23,25,27 and29

Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)or Visitoro-X_ebsite.t: GEAppliances.com

In Canada,call 1.800.361.3400or VisitoroX_ebsite,t: geappliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - hese

instructions for local inspector's use.

" IMPORTANT - Obse,,'e.U

gox eFllillo codes alld oYdin[lllCeS.

• Note to Installer - Be sm'e to leave these

instructions _ith tile Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions

for ftlttlre reference.

• Skill level- Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation

15 minutes

• Proper installation is tile responsibilit} of tile installer.

• Product fhilm'e due to improper installation is not covered under tile \'_'arrant}.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (ON SOME MODELS)

If the refiigerator has an iceroaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. AGE water supply kit

(containing robing, shutoff wdve, fittings and

instructions) is available at extra cost flx)ro voro" deale_; by visiting oro" Website at GEAppliaaaces.coro (in Canada at geappliaalces.ca) or fl'om Parts and

Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.888.261.3055).

CLEARANCES

Pdlow the fi_llowing clearances fl_r ease of installation, proper air circulation and phunbing and electrical

connections:

23' 25', 27' mad 29'

•Sides 1/8" (4 taro) 1/8" (4 taro)

• Top 1"(2.5 cro) 1"(2.5 cro)

• Back 1/2" (13 rom) 1" (2.5 cro)

ROLLERS

The rollers have 3 purposes:

• Rolle_ a(!iust so tile door closes easily when opened about hallway: (Raise tile ti'ont about 5/8" [16 roro] fl'oro tile rio(m)

• Rolle_ a_!just so tile refligerator is fired) posidoned on tile floor and does not wobble.

• Rollet_ allow you to move tile refl_igerator away fl'om tile wall tot cleaning.

Final leveling a(!iustments should be made after the

retiigerator has been installed.

To adjust the rollers on 25', 27' mad 29'models:

• Turn tile roller ac!itlsting _ H IJ screws dockwise to raise "_'_'_-_1 I|

the refiigerat(m

coro,terclockwise to lower_ fl

OI" _v_'elIch, OY _111

a ('i tl'_tnble wrencl/" _=" k J

Rolleradjustingscrew

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install the refrigerator where the teroperatm'e

will go below 60°F (l 6°C) because it will not rtro otten

enough to maintain proper mmperatm'es.

• Do not install tile refligerator where tile teroperamre will go above 100°F (37°(;) because it will not pertmro properl>

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fillly loaded.

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ROLLERS (CONT.)

To adjust the rollers on 23' models:

@ P.emox e the base _ofille b', oi)ening, the dom_

removing the screws at each end, and pulling

it straight out.

ac!iusting screws

dockwise to raise the

refl_igeratm;

comaterdockwise to

lower it. Use a 3/8"

hex socket or wI'ench,

_Tum the fl'ont roller ______

or an a({iustable

wI'ench, " '

@ These models also have rear a(!justable rolle_5 so w,u

can align the refrigerator with vom" kitchen cabinets.

Llse a long-handled 5/16" socket wrench to turn the

screws t0r the rear rolle_5-dockwise to raise the refl_igeratm; comlterclockwise to lower it.

Replace the base grille.

DOOR ALIGNMENT

_Mter leveling, make sm'e that dom_ are even at tile top.

To make the doors even, adjust the refl_igerator doo_: @ Usnlg a 1/16 socket wrench, tuln the dora adlustnlg

screw to the right to raise tile doo_, to tile left to lower it. (A nflon plug, imbedded in the threads ot tile pin, prevents tile pin fl'om tm'ning tmless a

wrench is used.)

@ _&JieI" one oi" two ttlI'ns of tile wI'ench, open _lIld close

the refl_igerator door and check the alignment at the top of tile (lomb.

DIMENSION AND SPECIFICATIONS

(for CustomStyle TM models)

O O

7!1/4 "

(178.4cm)

36"

(91.4cm)

24"

(61cm)

L "

3/4 (19mm)Airspace

24"

(61cm)

Cabinet

(1/2"(13mm)Gap+

1/4"(6mm)WallPlates)

25"(63.5cm) Countertop

Toremovethebase

grille,openthedoors, removethescrewat

eachendofthebase grilleandthenpullthe

grillestraightout.

' J'L

7/16"SocketWrench

Raise

Installation instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Reconlmended copper water stlpply kits are WXSX2, WXSX3 or WXSX4, depending on tile amount of

tubing you need. Appr(wed plastic water supply lines ate GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing

(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and

WX08X10025). When connecting your refl'igerator to a GE Reverse

Osmosis Water System, tile only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water

systems, follow tile manufimturer's recommendations. If tile water supply to tile reflJgemtor is tom a Re','e_e

Osmosis \'_'ater Filtration System AND tile retiigerator also has a water filte*; use tile reti-igerator's filter bypass plug.

Using the reiiigetator's wate_ filtration cartridge ill coi_jtmcfion with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes and slower water flow fl'om tile water dispensel:

This water lille installation is not warranted bv tile refl'igerator or icemaker manufiicturer. Follow these

instructions carefully to minimize tile risk of expensive water damage.

_%_ter hammer (water banging ill tile pipes) ill house plumbing call cause damage to refl'igerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. (;all a qualified

plmnber to correct water hammer betore installing tile water supply line to tile refl'igerator.

To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook

up tile water lille to tile hot water line. If you use your refl'igerator betiwe connecting tile

water line, make sure tile icemaker power switch is in tile 0 (Off} position.

Do not install tile icemaker tubing ill areas where temperatures thll below freezing.

When using ally electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure tile device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent tile

hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered. All installations must be ill accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

to the water supply: If using coppe_, be sm'e both ends of tile 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 tibet

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 teet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 tm'ns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out ti'oln

the wall after installation. GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing Fdts are

available in the fi)llowing lengths: 2' (.6 m) -_,\_X08X10002 6' (1.8 m) -WX08X10006

15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015 25' (7.6 m) - WX08X 10025

Be sure that tile kit you select allows at least 8 feet

(2.4 m) as described aboxe. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that

supplied in GE SmaactCmmect'" Refrigerator Tubing

kits. Do not use m_y other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain

types of plastic will crack or rupture with age m_d cause

water dmnage to your home.

Installation instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

Install the shutoff xalxe on the nearest frequentl) used drinking water line.

• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff wflve and fittings listed below) is awfilable at extra

cost fl'om wmr dealer or fl'om 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. (1.4-8.2 bar) on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i.

(2.8-8.2 bar) on models with a water filter.

• 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 COl)per tubing to the shutoti xalxe and the refrigerator water xalxe.

• If vou are using a GE SmartConnect _'_Refl'igerator Tubing kit, the necessa_ T fittings are preassembled

to the tubing.

[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

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

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

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 oil any sediment fl'om the

water pipe.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even it using a sell:piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove anv burrs resulting fl'om drilling the hole in the pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill, Failure to drill a l/4" hole may result in reduced

ice production or smaller cubes.

• If w)ur 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 refl'igerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.

Do not cut tormed end ti'om GE SlnartConnect ''_ 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 wflves are included in many water supply kits.

Befi)re i)urchasing, inake sure a saddle-Vpe wflve complies with your local plumbing codes.

Installation Instructions

iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (CONT.)

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

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

PipeClamp_

Saddle-TypeJ -VerticalCold ShutoffValve WaterPipe

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wflves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with wmr licensed plmnber.

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

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

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cHIsh the

tubing.

Pipe

Clamp

-Washer End

[]

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ti_Hule (sleeve) fin.

COl)per tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff wflve.

Make sm'e the tubing is flflly inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut secm'elv:

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end

of the tubing into the shutoff' wflve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten

one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening

IIl_lV Catlse leaks.

l_Compression

Saddle-Type_ ShutoffValve

PackingNut_

Outlet Valve_

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plmnbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

are illegal and use is not pemfitted in Massachusetts. Consult with wmr licensed plmnber.

-- Ferrule(sleeve)

|SmartConnect

Nut

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refl'igera tot.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refl'igerator or a(!jacent base

cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufticient extra tubing

(about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 tm'ns of about 10" [25 cm ] diameter) to allow the refl'igerator to

move out fl'om the wall alter installation.

[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Tm'n the main water sui)ply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve alter about

one quart (l liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing,

Installation instructions

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the refl'igerator, be sure the reflJgerator power cord is not i)lugged

into the wall outlet,

• If your refl'igerator does not have a water filter

we recommend installing one if vour water SUl_ply

has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refl'igerator's water wflve, Install it in the

water line near the refl'igerator. ]f using GE

Slnart(]onnect '_ Refl'igerator Tubing kit, you

will need an additional tube (_X08X10002) 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

coiill)ai'tiilent access cover. Oil other models the COIIll)I'eSSOI" COII/l)aI'tII/en[ access cover IIIHSt be

removed in order to access the refrigerator connection at the water wflve.

[]

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection as flu" as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.

For plastic tubing fl'om a GE SmartConnect Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of

the tubing into the refl'igerator connection and tighten 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

cmmection on your refrigerator.

Tubing Clamp

On models using the refrigeration connection at the water _al_e, remo_e the plastic flexible cap.

Place the compression nut and ter*ule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE

SmartConnect P.efi'igerator Tubing kit, the nuts are ah'eady assembled to the tubing.

1/4"

Compression

Nut

Ferrule --

(sleeve)

Refrigerator SmartConnecU

Connection Tubing

Tubing;lamp 1/4"Tubir

1/4"

Compressior Nut

Ferrule

Refrigerator SmartConnect" Connection Tubing

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

Reattach tile access co_ei',

I_PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

&_rranoe tile coil of tubing so that it does not _ibrate against tile back of tile refrigerator or against tile wall. Push tile refrigerator back to tile wall.

START THE ICEMAKER

Set tile icemaker power switch to tile I (on)position. Tile icemaker will not begin to operate tmtil it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F

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

automatically if tile icemaker power switch is in tile I (On) position.

Power._.

switch

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, tile

water xalxe may turn on up to 3 times to (lelixer

enouoh water to tile icemaker.

Normaloperatingsounds.

These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation.

The new high efficiency c()mpressor runs tipster and will haxe a higher pitch lmm

or I)ulsafing, sound while oi)erating.

The thns circtflafing air inside the fl'eezer and refi_igerator coml)artments which

kee I) the temperatm'es unifi)I_n throtlghotlt.

The tans operating at a high speed. This happens when the refl_igerator is fi_t I)lugged,, in when the (loo_ are I° )ened f'e(luentl_ or when a large, amount of

food is added to the reli_igerator or ti'eezer compartments.

_4]_ter dropping on the defl'ost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping

sound dtwing the defrost cycle.

The flow of reti_igerant through the ti'eezer cooling coils sotmds like boiling water or a gurgling noise.

(hwing def'ost and refrigeration following deft'est.

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of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction

_&_ter dripping as it melts from the exaporator and flows to the drain pan

(hwing the defrost c_cle.

Icemaker (onsomemodels)

The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker flls with _:_te_: If the power switch is in the I (on) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked

up to water: Keeping the power switch in the I (on} position beii)re it is hooked up to water can damage the icemake_: To prevent this, set the power switch to the 0 (off} position. This will stop the buzzing.

The sotmd of cubes dropping into the bin and water rtmning in pipes as icemaker refills.

Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting -tips

Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What To Do

Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait ab(mt 30 minutes fi w (lefl_()st cycle to end.

Either or both controls set to 0. * Set tile controls to a temperature setting.

Refrigerator is unplugged. * Push tile plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/cireult * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.

breaker is tripped.

Refrigerator is in the showroom * Uuph/g the refrigerator and plug it back in.

mode.

Vibration orrattling Rollers need adjusting. * See Rollers.

(slight vibration is normal)

Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator * Wait 24 hom_ for the refrigerator to (ompletely

Iongperiods or cycles is f'test plugged in. cool down. on and off frequently.

(Modern refrigerators mnom_ts of food are

with more storage

space and a larger placed in refrigerator.

freezer require more Door left open. * Check to see if package is holding door open. operating time. They.

MartandMop often Hot weather or frequent * This is uom/al.

to maintain even door openings. temperatures.) Temperature controls * See About the controls.

Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls. compartment too warm cold enough.

Often occurs when large * This is uom_al.

set at the coldest setting.

Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperatm'e c(mtrol one step col(le_:

door openhl_. See About the controls. Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.

From orice crystals Door left open. • Check to see it package is holding door open. on frozen food

(from within package Too frequent or too long is normal) door ope*m_.

Divider between Automatic energy saver • This helps preveut coudeusatioi_ on the outside. refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm compartments liquid around front edge feels warm of freezer compartment.

Automatic icemaker lcemaker power swhch • Set the power switch to the I (on) position. does not work is in the 0 (off) position.

Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line. not comlected.

Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hotu_ fin" the refl'igerator to completely

too Warln. cool dowu.

Piled up cubes in the storage • I,evel cubes by hand.

bin cause the icemaker

to shut off. Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.

(Green power light on

_0 icemaker blinking).

• Turn off the icemakei, remove cubes and ttwn the

icelnaker back on.

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