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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
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Operating Instructions
Automatic Iceinaker ............ 9
Care and Cleaning .......... 11, 12
Ice and Water Dispenser ........ 10
Replacing the Lightbulbs ....... 12
Shelves, Bins and Racks ........ 6, 7
Crispers and Pans .............. 8
Teinperamre Controls ........... 5
Water Filter ................... 6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............ 17-19
Reversing the Door Swing . .25-30
Trim Kit_s and Panels ...... 13-16
Water Line Installation .... 20-24
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 31-34
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 31
Consumer Support
Consuiner Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ .'58
Product Registration ........ 35, .'56
State of Calitornia Water
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 39
Warranty (Canadian) ........... 40
Warranty (U.S.) ............... 41
Model22
Write the model and serial numbers hero:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the refi'igerator compartment at the top.
162D9625PO05 49-60111 06-01JR
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 refiigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before, it is used.
{_Do not allow children m climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refiigeraton _i11eycould
damage the refiigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
{Do not touch the cold surfaces in the fi'eezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely
cold surfaces.
{_In refiigerators with antomafic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element located
on the bottom of the icemaken Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refiigerator is plugged in.
@Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and hetween
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be carefifl closing doors when children are
in the area.
_ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbeperformed
byaqualifiedindividual
@Turning the control to the OFF© position does
not remove power to the light circuit, dispenser
or icemaker.
@Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
@Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abmldoned refiigerators are
still dangerous...even if they" will sit fbr 'just a few
days." If you are getting rid of your old refiigerato_;
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
N Take off the doors.
/}SfLeave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
CFCDisposal
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to
harm sn'atospheric ozone.
If you are throwdng away your old refiigerato_; make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed fbr proper
disposal by a qualified servicm: lfyou intentionally
release this CFC refiigerant you can be subject to
fines and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.
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However, ify_u must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necesmry that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a (_A certified (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.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Forpersonal 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) v_alloutlet
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 ,a_l[outlet,
it is your personal responsibility" and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should alwaysbe plugged into its
owql indMdual 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 fi'om overheated wires.
Never mlplug your refi'igerator by pulling on the
power cord. _Mwaysgrip plug firmly and pull
sn'aight 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.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS_Adapt_rplugsnotpermitted in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an adapter plug.
Howevm, if you must use an adapte_, where local
codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by"use
ofa 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 veiT likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoa waft outlet
coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot insulated,andthe waft
outletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya quafifiedelectricianto make
surethe outlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolson the refrigerator. _.G_,,a,oe,.oom
Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls at 5.
For refrigerator and freezer, 5 is normal, 9 is coldest.
Line up the setting with the dot.
Freezer
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ControlSettings
O Freezer Control
The freezer control maintains dm temperature ii1 dm freezer compartment.
)Refrigerator Control
The refligerator control maintains dm temperature dlroughout dm refrigerator compartment.
Moving the refiigerator control to OFF© stops cooling in both areas--- refrigerator and freezer--
but does not shut off power to dm refligeraton
After changingthecontrols,allow 24hoursfortherefrigeratortoreachthetemperatureyouhaveset.
IMPORTANT!
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the
refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that
setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
Refrigerator
When placing food packages in tim refrigerator or freezer compartments, make sure that they
do not prevent the doors fl'om fi.fllyclosing. A partially open door will cause abnormally high
temperatures that may affect fbod presmwation and will result in higher energy consumption.
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Aboutthe water filter.
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to the right.
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
The water filter should be replaced every
6 momhs or earlier, depending on quanti W
of use and water quali_:
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowly turning it
to the left. Oonotpull dovm on the
cartridge. A small amount of wamr may
drip down. (Keep the filter bypass plug
in a safe place.)
Unpack the new filmn (Each new
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refrigerator comes equipped with a
sample water filter that is taped to the
inside of the fresh fbod door.) Wriw on
the new flmr the date (month/year)
when ityeasinstalled.
Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from the rap to allow for better
flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
_ Lining up the arrow on the cartridge
and the carwidge holdm; place the
top of the new cartridge up inside
tim holden DOnot push it up into
tim holdel:
_ Slowly turn it to the right until the filter
cartridge stops. DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.
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 1½ gallons [6 liter])
to clear the system and prevent
sputtering.
NOTE: A newlyqnstalled water filter
cartridge may" cause watar ta spurt
from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filWr bypass plug
when a replacement filmr cartridge is not
available. The dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without tim filter or flter
bypass plug.
ReplacementFilters:
Toorder additionalfilter cartridgesin
theUnitedStates,visitourWebsita,
www.GEAppliances.con_orcall
GEPartsandAccessories,800.626.2002.
GWF
Suggested Retail $34.95
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Camco
Service Center; or visit our Website,
www.geappliances.ca.
Abouttherefrigeratorshelves,binsand racks.
Not all features are on all models.
Bins on the Door
Adjustable Bin
FixedOoor Shaft
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Bins can easily be rearranged or carried
from refrigerator to work area.
TOremove:Tilt the bin up and pull out on
the molded supports until it comes
completely out of the dooi:
Toreplace or relocate: Select desired shelf
height, engage the bin in the molded
supports on the door and slide tim bin in.
Bin will hook into place.
Fixeddoorshelf.'lb install shelf; push it in,
then dovm to lock it in place.
The dividerhelps prevent tipping, spilling or
sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
divider near the front and move it hack and
forth to fit your needs.
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Quick Store Bin
'lb avoid damaging tbe refrigerator, make sure tbe bin is closed and larcbed
bef}ore closing tim refi'igerator door.
This bin can be placed on tim fresh food or freezer dool:
TOremovethebin,push up on the thumb tab while lifting the bin up
and out of tim housing.
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To Remove
TOmove,lift the bin housing up and out of the supports on the door.
You do not have to remove the bin fi'om the housing when moving it.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesin the fl'esh food and fi'ee_r
compartments are adjustable.
ToRep_ee
Spillproof sbelves have special edges
m help prevent spills from dripping m
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves
lower shelves. The shelves slide forward
and backward for ease of accessibility.
Quick Space Shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides under
itself for storage of roll items on the
shelf below.
Removable Wine Rack
Aboutthecrispersandpans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruitand Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawm.-sshould Ix-emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slide the control all the wayto the
I/Og.setting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Adjustable Temperature Deft Pan
When the pan is placed in the top 6 slots
on the left side and the lever is set at
[ (coldest), air fi'om the fi'eezer is forced
(0,
around the pan to keep it very cold.
You can move the pan to any location if you
don't want the extra cold storage.
The settings cml be adjusted anywhere
between 4: (cold) and i, (coldest).
Slide the control all the wayto the Fruit
setdng to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fi-uits.
When set at ii (cold), the pan will stay at
the normal refiigerator temperature.
The 'i, (coldest) setting provides the
coldest storage area.
Aboutcrisperremoval
Crisper Removal
Toremove:
These drawers can be removed easily
by lifting up slightly while pulling the
drawers forvcard past the MOplocation.
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When the door cannot be fully opened,
remove the drawer farthest from the door
by pulling it straight out. "Hmn slide the
other drawer toward the middle and
remove it.
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A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
Kyour refrigerator did not come already
equipped with an automatic icemakel,
an icemaker accesso_y kit (IM4) is available
at extra cost.
Automatic Icemaker (on somemodels)
'Ilm icemaker will produce seven cubes
per cycle--approximately 100-130 culses
in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
Wmperature, numlser of door openings
and other use conditions.
If tim refiigerator is operamd befbre tim
water connection is made m the icemakel;
set the power switch to 0 (Off).
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, .set the power switch to
I(on}.The green light will come on.
The icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°F (-10°C). A ne,My-installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the fi.-elerarm.
Follow instructions [] in tim installation
manual that is included in the kit.
When the bin fills to the level of the J[eeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
togeflmr.
If ice is not used frequently; old ice cubes
will hecome cloudy; 'taste.stale and shrink.
If ice cubes get stuck in the icemakm; the
green power light will blink. To correct this,
set the power switch to 0 (off}and remove
tim culses. Set the power switch to I (on) to
restart the icemakm:
zM°terthe icemaker has lseen n]rned on
again, there will be a delay of about
45 minums before, tim icemaker resumes
operations.
NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater
pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple
timeswhenmakingonebatchof ice.
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Abouttheice and water dispenser.
On some models
To Use the Dispenser
Select CUBES,CRUSHEDICEor WATER.
Press the rim of the glass gently against
the dispenser pad.
If no waterisdispensedwhentherefrigerator
isfirst installed,theremaybeair in the water
linesystem.Pressthedispenserpad for at least
2 minutesto removetrappedair fromthe water
lineandto fill thesystemwith water Toflush
out impuritiesin the waterline, throwaway the
firstsixglassfulsof wate_
Dispenser Ice Storage Bin
Toremove:
Lift the handle m free the bin from the
shelf and pull the bin sn'aight out while
supporting it at front and rean
Toreplace:
_i11e spill shelf is not self, training.
To reduce water spotting, the shelf and
its grille should be cleaned reglflarly:
A light switch turns the nightlightin the
dispenser on or off. _12qelight also comes on
when the dispenser pad is pressed. The light
in the dispenser should he replaced with a
7-watt maximum bulb when it burns out.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge
opening.
Slide the bin back until it clicks into place.
If the bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive mechanism
1/4 turn. Then push tim bin back again.
Important FactsAbout YourDispenser
NAdd ice befbre filling the glass with a
beverage. This will prevent splashing.
/})5Do not add ice fi'om trays or bags to
the storage bin. It may not crash or
dispense well.
NAvoid overfilling a glass with ice or using
llarrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice
can jam the chum or cause the door in
tim chute to freeze shut. K ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a
wooden spoon.
N Beverages and foods should not IX-
quick-chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans,
bottles or food packages in the storage
bin may cause the dispenser to jam.
_ Some crushed ice may Ix- dispensed
even dmugh you selecWd CUBES.This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crasher.
_ter crashed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
_ Sometimes a mound of snow will form
on the door in the ice chute. This
condition is normal and usually occurs
when you have dispensed crashed ice
repeatedly. _12qesnow will eventually
evaporate.
_NDispensed w-ater is not ice cold. For
colder water, simply add crashed ice or
cubes before dispensing warm:
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Careandcleaning of the refrigerator. .G pliancos.oom
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenserspillshelf(on some models),
should be wiped dry because it is not self-
draining. Water left under the grille may
leave deposits. Remove the deposits by"
adding undiluted vinegar. Let it soak until
the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad (on some models).
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.
HINT:Openthefreezerdoorpart waytoprevent
dispensingoficeor water whencleaning.
Thedoorhandlesandtrim.Clem_ with
a cloth dampened with soapy water.
DiT with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance ,a-ax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Cleaning the Inside
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Thestainlesssteelpanelsanddoorhandles
(on some models) can Ix- cleaned with a
commercially available stainless smel
cleaner Stlch as StainlessSteelMagicTM.
StainlessSteelMagicrMisavailable atAce,
Tree Value, Servis_l; HWI and other
leading stores.
It can also be ordered by"visiting our
Website, www.GEAppliances.com, or call
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Order part number WX10X15.
Donot useappliancewaxorpofishon the
stainlesssteel.
Donot wipethe refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel Thesemayleavea residue
thatcanerodethepaint. Donot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchandweakenthepaint finish.
TOhelp prevent odors,leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switehes, lights or controls.
Use ,a-arm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. _12qisboth cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careflfl when moving the refi'igerator
away from the wall. _MItypes of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surihces.
Pull the refiigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it sn'aight in.
_M°tercleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of paraffin w_x to the door gaskets at
the hinge side. _12qishelps keep the gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelveswithhot
waterbecausetheextremetemperature
differencemaycausethemtobreak.Handle
glassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperadglass
cancauseit to shatteg
Donot washanyplasticrafrigeratorpartsin the
dishwasher.
Moving the refiigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refiigerator.
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesure
youdon'troll over thepower cordoricemaker
supplyline (onsomemodels).
1" _12qereis no need J[brroutine condenser
_ cleanings in imrmal home operating
Condenser
environments. Howevm; in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy; the
condenser should be cleaned periodically
for efficient refiigerator operation.
Cleaningthecondenser.
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially"
designed for this purpose. It is available at
most appliance parts stores.
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Careand cleaning oftherefrigerator.
Preparing for Vacation
For long "¢acatiolls or _bsences, remove
food and unplug the refi'igerato_: Clean
the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to one quart (1 liter) ofwateE Leave tim
doors open.
Onautomaticicemakermodels,set the
icemaker power switch to 0 (Off)andshut
off the water supply to the refrigerator.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves
and drawers by"taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
Lightbulb Replacement
'lb replace a burned-out bulb, unplug
the refrigerator from its electrical outlet,
unscrew the bulb when cool and replace
it with an appliance bulb of the same or
lower waUage.
If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply system (on some models) to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding.
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysinan upright
positionduringmoving.
When changing the freezer light, first
remove the light shield.
Turningthecontrolto theOFF© positiondoes
notremovepowerto the lightcircuit.
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Trimkitsanddecoratorpanels.
For CustomS_le TM models
Read theseinstructionscompletely and carefully.
Before YouBegin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can order pre-cut
black or white acrylic decorator panels or stainless steel panels from GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002,or visit our Website, www.GEAppliances.com. In Canada call 1.888.261.3055or visit our
Website, www.geappliances.ca. Or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels less than 1/4" (6 mru) thick
When installing wood panels less than 1/4" (6 mm) thick, you need m create a filler panel, such as
1/8" (3 mm) cardboard, that will fit between the lace of the door mid 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 pmlel mid the filler panel should be 1/4' (6 mm).
3/4" (19mm) 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%" (67 mm) fi'om the hmldle side for fingertip clearance.
Weightlimitationsfor custompanels:
FreshFood381b.(17kg)max.
FreezerDoor22lb.(10kg)max.
2%"(67 ram)
Clearance
HandleSide
Panel
1/4"(6mm}
ThickBacking
(19ram)
Door
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