GE PSS29NGNAWW, PSS29NGNACC, PSS29NGNABB, PSS27SHNABS, PSS25NGNAWW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

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

Automatic lcemaker ........... 14

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

Crispers and Pmis ............. 13

CustomCool _" • ............... 7, 8

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

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

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

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

Temperature Conu'ols ........... 5

TurboCoor" . .................. 6

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

Instagation Instructions

Preparing to Install

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

Removing and

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

Trim Kits and Panels ........ 19-22

Water Line Installation ...... 26-30

Models23,25,26,27 and29

ProfileC6te _.C6te

Rdfrig6mteurs

Lasectionfra_aise commence_la page

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Refrigeradores

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

Write the model and serial numbers hate:

Model #

Serial #

Find these mmlbers on a label inside
the refrigerator compartment at the

top on the right side.

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200D2600POI8 4,9-60195 02-02 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Usethisapplianceon/},forits intendedpurpose asdescribedin this Owner'sManual

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Whenusingelectrical appliances,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

tyTlaksrefrigerator must be properly imtalled

and located in accordance with the Imtalhtion

Instructions before it is used.

tyDo not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and _riot_sly injure

themselves.

viDo not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

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

tyDo nut store or ttse gasoline or other flammable

vapors and fiquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

ty In refrigerators with atztomafic icemakc_rs,

avoid contact with the moving parts eft 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 rtyvigerator
is plugged in.

ty Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" area.s;

clearances between the doors and between

the doors and cabinet axe nec_ly small.

Be carevifl closing doors when children axe
in the area.

tyUnplug the reviigemtor before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE:We suong/yrecommendthatanysotvicingbe

#odmtrmdbya qoalifi_ indivtyual.

vi,Setting either or both controls to 0 {off)does not

reluove power to the light circxfit.

viDo not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

viAlwaysclean file C_Cool TM Tray after thawing

food.

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A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and sttffo_ation are not problems

of the pasL Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous...even if they will sit for _jttst a few

days." ffyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
ple&se follow the itxstrucdons below to help prevent

accidents.

BeforeYouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer.

st Take offthe doors.

st Leave the shek, t_ in place so star children may

not tya.sllyclimb inside.

CFCDisposal

Your old refrig'erator may have a cooling ,systmn

that ttsed CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC*are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

Ify(m are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant ksremoved for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally
relemse this CFC refrigerant yon can be subject to
fraes madimprisonment uuder proxf.sionsof
emqronmental legislation.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potentialsafetyhazardsundercertainconditions,we stJ'onglyrecommendagainstthe use
ofan extension cord.

Hov,xocer,if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a L_-listed (in the United
States) or a C,SA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grotrading type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet mad dxat the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (mininram) mad 120 volts.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not,underanycircumstances,cut orremove thethird (ground)prongfromthe powercord.For
personalsafe_, this appliancemustbe properly grounded.

The power cord cffthis appliance is equipped
with a _prong (gmtmding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

Have the v-an outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to nmke sure the oudet 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 _mll

outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its

own individual electrical oudet wtlich h_ a voltage

rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also
pro,'en ts overloading hoose wiring circuits whidx

could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never tmplug your retiigemtor by pulling on the

power cord. Alvws grip phkg firmly and Dill straight
out from the ontieL

Repair or replace immediately all lxr_er cords that
have become frayed or othevwi,se damaged. Do not

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

V_nen mo-,iug the refrigerator away from the
wall, be carefifl not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Adapterplugsnotpermitted in Canada)

Because of potential safe_ 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 t_apo_F comw_ianmay be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wan ontlet by u_

of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
lxarchcare stores,

The larger flot 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 pnlling the power cord plug with the
other hand. ff this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
OSEthe refrigerat_r until a proper ground has

been established.

Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoawalloutlet

coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnotinsulated,andthewaft
outletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring.Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectriciantomake
suretheoutletisproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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About the temperaturecontrols.

The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°1: for the

refrigerator compartment and O°Ffor the freezer compartment. Allow
24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended

settings.

The temperature controls can 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.

Settingeither orboth controlsto OFFstopscoolinginboth the freezer
and refrigerator compartments, but doesnotshutoff 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.

TochatPge _ tem_tature, press and release the
WARMERor COI.tiERpad. The SETlight will come

on and the dLsplay will show the set temperatme,.

To chmlge the tempe, retiree, tap either the

WARMERor COLDERpad mltil the desired

temperature is displayed. Refrigerator temperatures
can be adjusted between _°I." and 44°F mid the

freezer tranperatur¢_, can be adjusted between

--6_F and +6°E

Once the desined temperature has been set,

the temperature disphy will return to the actual

refrigerator and freezer temperatures ",d_er5
seconds. S¢.weral adjustments may be ix'quired.

Each time you adjust controls, all_v24 hours for the
rt_'rigerator to reach the temperatra'e you have set.

PerformanceAirFlowSystem

The Performance Air-Flow System is designed to
maximize temperattu:e control in the refiigerator

and freezer compartments. This tmiq_te special
feature cousists of the Air Tower along the back
wall of the refrigerator and the Air Tnnnel on the
bottom portion of the freezer rear wall. Placing food
in front of the louvers on these components will not

Toturnthe coolingsystemoff, tap the WARMERpad

for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the
ff_play shows 0/:E.To tam the _it back on, press the

COLDERpad for either tile refrigerator or freezer.

The SETlight will ilkuninate on file side you

selected. Then pros file COLBERpwd again (on the
side where the SB'light is illmniuated) and it ,Mll

go m the pr_-aetpoints of 0°Ffor the freezer and
37°E for the refrigerator. Setting either or both

controls m OR:stops coormg in both the freezer
and refrigerator compartments, but do_s not shrzt
offelectrical power to the refrigerator.

affect performance. Although the Air Tower and
the Air Tunnel can be removed, doing so will affect

temperature performance. (For removal
instrtmfious, on-line, 94 hours a day,contact us at
GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES. In
Canada, contact us at geappliances._ or call

1.800.361.3400.)

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AboutTurboCool.TM

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How it Works

TurboCoolvapidly ccK)ls flze lx_frigemtor

compartment in order to more quickly
cool ff×xts. Use TurboCool when adding a

large mnotmt of food to the refrigerator
comparmmnt, putting away fix_cis after they
have been sitting out at room teraperatum
or when pntdng away warm leftovers. It can
also be used ff the refrigerator has been
without power for an extended period.

Once activatorl, the compressor will turn on
immediately and the fans win cyvJe on and

offat high speed a.s needed for eight horn's.
The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to

approximately 34°F (IOC), then it will cycle
on and offto maintain this setting. After 8

hours, or if YlmboCoolis pressed again, the
refrigerator compartment will return to
the original setting.

How to Use

Press TurboCool.The refrigerator
temperature display wnl show TC.

After TurboCoo/iscomplete, the
refrigerator compartment will rettuaa

to the original setting.
NOTES."The refrigerator temperature

cannot he changed during

TutboCooI.

The tieezer temperature is not

"affecteddm'ing TurboCool.

When opening the refrigerator

door dining TurboCool,the fans

will continue to run if they have

cycled on.

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AboutCustomCool7 OrAm == o.

How it Works

The Cust0mCo01= feature Lsa s)_tem of
dampers, a fan, a temperature thermistor
and a heater. Depending on the ftmctiml

,selected, a combination of these will be
used to quickly chill itmns, thaw items or

hold the pan at a specific temperaalre.

How to Use

The pan is tightly sealed to prcwen t the van's
temperature from _osing temperatttre

fluctuations in tile rest of the rtffrigera tor.
Tile controls for this pan are located at the

top of the refrigerator with the temperature

controls.

ExpressThavvTM

ExpressChillTM

0 Emptythe pan, Place the Oaill/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. P"lacethe items on the tray and

close the pan completely.

Select. the Expresslbaw,TM F_xptessChill"
or SelectTemp'pad. The display and

SETlight will come on. Tap the pad
until the light appears next to the
desirtxt setting. Use the chart to

determine the best setting to use.

To stop a featllre before it is
finished, eap that feature's pad

zmtil no options are selected and

the display is off.

During Expnl_Tlmw_"and
FdcpressChilt"the display on die
controls will count down the time

in the cycle.

After the E_te_Thew" cycleLs

complete, the pan willreset to the
MEATsetting (31¢F) to helppr_erve
thawed itenxs until they are used.

The display_l acu_l temperature of

the CuMomCoolpanmay s-ary slightly

from the SET temperature based ma

usage and operating emJronment,

NOTE.'Fortood safety reasons, it is

recommended that foods lse "m"apped
in pl,xstic wrap when using Expre_Thaw."

This will help cmUain meat juices and
ilnprove thawing performmace.

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AboutCustomCool7

CustomCool TM Chart
NOTE:Resultsmayvarydependingonpackaging,startingtemperatureandotherfoodtraits.

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•Hamburger Patties (0.5 lb)

la had2.idu',diy Wrappexl_

_ilet Migalon (0.5 lb)

1.0 Lb. (6 hours)

la Ch2.kel_ B_-'as_s (12. lh)

2. Ground Beef (1.0 lb)
k_ Steak (1.0 lb)

Chicken Brea.sts (2.0 lbs)
Grotmd Beef (2.0 lbs)

la Steak (2.0 lbs)

Chicken Breasts (3.0 lbs)
Grotmd Beef (3.0 II'xs)

Steak (3.0 [[xs)

la 1 Be,,_ra_ Can (12 oz)

2 S_lJuice Box_ (6--8 oz trach)

2 to 6 Beverage Cans (12 oz each)

2 Plastic20 oz Bottles of Beverage

la 4 to 6 Small Juice Boxes

(6--8c/zeach)
3FoilJuice Packets

la Wine (750 ml bottle)

2Liter of Beverage

la 1/2 Gallon ofJuice

2.laatin-1 package

m Oranges, Lemons, I.imm,

Pineapple, Cantaloupe

t_ Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes,

Peppers, Eggplant, S_luash

Swawberri_s, Raspberries, Kiwlfmit,
Pears, Cherrie_s, Bladd_erries,

Crapes, Plu_% Nectarines, Apples

la &_paragus, Broccoli, Corn,

Mushrooms, .Spinach, Gau[iflower,
Kale, Green Onion, Beets, Onions

Raw Meat, lrtsh and Potdtry

Disassemblingthe

Chill/Thaw tray

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Aboutthe CustomCool"Pan Rackand Tray

Toclean Me Chill/Thaw tray, dL_assemble the

metal tray"from file pl_t2, st'mad by,lightly

pttshing in on the haudlas of the plastic
stand and removing the metal tra_ Both
the metal tray and file pl_tic stand are

dL_w_her ,mfe.

Torea_emble thetray, place the plastic

stand ulxside down (handles on l_ottom) on
a solid mwface, Place the metal plate on top
of the stand matching up the CtLrved ,side of
the plate with the curved ,side of the stand.

Irkqertone side of the plate into the notches
on fl_,estand. Ps._h in on t2.e hltndla on the

uther side of the stand wh'fle pushing that
end of the plate dcmal and into place. You
sh(nfld hear the plate "click" into place.

Aboutthewater filter.(onsomemodels) GF-Applianccs.cam

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Placethe topof thecartridgeup
insidethecartridgehomerand

slowlytom it tothe right.

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge, is located in the
back upper fight corner of the refrigerator
compartmenL

When to Replace the Filter

There is a replacement indicator light for
the water filter cartridge on the dispenser,
This light will turn orange m tell you that
you need 1.oreplace the filter soon.

The filter cartridge should be. replaced
when the replacement indicator light mrm

red or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icemaker decreases.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

0 ffyou are replacing the cartridge, first

remove the old one bysloMy taming

it to the left. DOnntpull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water may

drip down.

Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from the tap to allow fi)r better

flow from the dispemer immediately
after installation.

Lining up the arrow on the camidge

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and the cartridge holder, place the

top of the new cartridge tap inside
the holder. Oannt push it up into

the holder.

Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about l_ gallons) to clear

the system and prevent sputtering.
Press and hold the BESET WATERRLTER

pad on the dispenser for 3 seCol|ds.

NOTE:A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause waWr to spurtfrom

the di,_ttser.

Filter Bypass Plug

You must lxse the filter bypass plug

when a replacenaent filter cartridge is not
available. The dispenser and the, icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter

bypass plug.

ReplacementFiltet_"

Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges

inIheUnitedStates,visitourWebsite,
GEAppliance_cam,orcall
GEPartsandAccessories,BO_6262M2.

G_TY

Suggested Retail $34.95 USD

CaLstomers in Cana(la shoafld consult
the yenow pages for the nearest Camco

Service Center.

Slowlyturn it to the right tmdl the filter
cartridge stops. DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.

A.syou turn the cartridge, itwfil

atttomadcally raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 tram.

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Abouttheshelvesandbins.

Not all features are on all models.

Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door 77It-Out Bins

LargeBins

The larger _'f'rigemtor door bins and
freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable.

Toremove:Lift the from of the bin straight

up, then lift up and out.

Refrigeratorbin

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Freezertilt-outbin

Toreplace orrelocate:Engage the back side

of the bin in the molded salpports of the
door. Them pz_sh doom on file fixmt of the
bin. Bin will [ock in place.

Small Bins

Tor_nove:Lifi the front of the bin straight
up theta ouL

Tor_l_ Position the bin abo_e the

rectangaflar moMed supports on the door.

Then slide the bin down onto the support

to lock it in place.

Thesnuggorhe]pspre_m tipping, spilling

or sfiding of small items stort_-i 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 neecis.

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Not all features are on all models.

Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf

The slide-ont spillpr(xffsheLf allows, you
to re/:achitems stored behind others. The

special edges are designed to help prevent
spills fYom dripping to lower shelves.

Presstabandpullshelf

forwardtoremove

Toremove:

Slide the sheLf ont until it reaches the stop,
then p_ dram on the tab and slide the

sheLf straight onL

Toreplace or relocate:

I,ine the shelf up with the suplx)m and
slide it into place. The shelf can be
reposidoned when the door is at 90 ° or
more. To reposidon the shelf, slide the sheLf
past the st_)ps and angle downvrart'L Slide

shelf d(van to the desired position, line up

with the snpports and slide into place.

Make sure youpushthe shelvesall the way back
in before youclose the door.

GEAppliance_eom

QuickSpace TM Sheff

Tiffs 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 jest like Slide-Out Spillproof
Shelves.

Freezer Baskets

Toremove,push die basket all the way to the

back of the freezer. Lii_ up tmtll the back
pins are disengaged. Lilt file entire basket

up and pull out.
The dividercan be used to organize food

packages. For large packages, simply fold

down the divider.

Slide-OutFreezezShelves

Toremove, slide oaat to the stop position,

lift the ti-ont past the stop position, and

slide OUL

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

Makesureyoupushthebasketsallthewayback
in beforeyouclosethedoor.

Makesureyoupushtheshelvesallthewayback
inbeforeyouclosethedoor.

) Fixed Freezer Shelves

and then bring the shelf(mL

Toremove,lift the sheLf up at the left side

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Abouttheadditionalfeatures.

Not a// features are on a/I models.

Removable Beverage Rack

Tile beverage rack is designed to hold
a botde on its side. It call be attached to

azly slide-oot shell"

Abouttherefrigeratordoors.

Refrigerator Doors

The refrigerator doors may feel different

than tile ones you are used to. The special

door opening/dosing feature makes sure

the doors close all the way mid are securely

,sealed.

Toinstal/:

O Line up the large part of the slots on

the top of tile rack with the tabs under
the shelf.

Then slide the rack back to lock it
in place.

The resistance you feel at the Stop

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

Whenthedoorison/),partiallyopen,
it wifl automaticallyclose.

BeyondthisMopthedoorwillstayopen.

Toranovethe base
grille,openthedoocs,

te_e _le screw_t

eat_ end0fthe tmso __

grilleandthenpull @ Raise

fi_egrillestraightout.

When opening and closing the door you
will notice a Stop Ix-_sifion. ffthe 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.

DoorAlignment

If'doors are uneven, adjust the refi-igeeator
door.

Using a 7/16" socket wrench, turn the
&_)r adjllsting screw to the right to
zaise the door, to the left to lower it.

(A n),lon plug, imbedded in the
threads of the pin, prevents the pin
from tttming unless a wrench ksuse&)

_ After one or two turns of tile wrench,

open and dose the retkigerator door

and checkthealignmentatthetopof

thedoors.

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