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Refrigerators

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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

Installation Instructions

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

Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover

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

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 1

⁄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.

HI LO

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.

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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

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.)

Installation Instructions

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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