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Safety Information
Adapter
Plugs
...................
4
Connect
Electricity
...............
4
Extension
Cords
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3
Proper Disposal
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3
Safety Precautions
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9
Operating
Instructions
Additional
Features
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8
Automatic
Icemaker
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9
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5
Shelves
and Bins
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6, 7
Pans ..............
8,
9
Care and Cleaning
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10, 11
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19
Preparing
to Install
the Refrigerator
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13
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18-93
Water
Line Installation
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14-17
Troubleshooting
Tips
Before
You Call For Service
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25, 26
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24
Consumer
Support
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Back Cover
Product
Registration
..........
97, 98
Warranty
for Canadian
Customers
. .29
Warranty
for U.S. Customers
......
30
Write the modeland serial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers
on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refligerator
compartment.
Models 22, 25
200D2462PO01 Rev. 1
49-60103-1 06-01JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEApp/iances.com Safety Information Adapter Plugs ....Connect Electricity ....Models 22, 25 Extension Cords ....Proper Disposal ....Safety Precautions ....Operating Instructions Additional Features ....Automatic Icemaker ....Controls ....... Shelves and Bins ....6, 7 Crispers Pans ....Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning ...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING'! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refligerator must be properly installed Keep fingers out of file "pinch...
  • Page 3 wvvvv.GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR CFCDisposa/ Child enm_pment and suffbcafion are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned Your old refligemtor may have a cooling refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they sysmm that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). will sit for "just a few days."...
  • Page 4: Adapter Plugs

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING'! HOWTOCONNECT 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 dfis appliance is equipped This provides the best perfo,mance and also with a 3-prong (grounding)
  • Page 5: Controls

    About the controlson the refrigerator, www.GEAppliances.co The controls will look like one of the following: Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 12hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
  • Page 6: Automatic Icemaker

    About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator freezer compartments are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment Toremove: Tilt the shelf up at the front. I,ift file shelf up at file back bring file shelf out.
  • Page 7 www.GEAppliances.com Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff (onsomemodels) Toreplace: The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you m reach imms stored behind others. The Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of special edges are designed to help prevent the central notches on the shelf flame. spills flom dripping to lower shelves.
  • Page 8: Crispers And Pans

    About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Shelf Saver Rack (onsome models) To remove, slide the rack out to the stop Slide-out beverage rock holds twelve cans of soda or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise). position, lift the rack up and past the stop It can be removed for cleaning.
  • Page 9 About crisper removal vvwvv.GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Crisper Removal ToRemove: When the door cannot be fully opened, remove the drawer farthest from the door These dmweis can be removed easily by fi_t. Make sure the drawer closest to file lifting up slightly while pulling...
  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean Mth Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish cloth or wet towel These mayleavea residue a clod1 dampened Mill soapy wamL that canerode thepaint. Do not usescouring Dry Mill a soft clod1.
  • Page 11 wvvvv.GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure Be careflll when moving file refligemtor you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker away flom file wall. All types of floor supply line (on some models). coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned...
  • Page 12: Replacing The I,Ightbulbs

    Replacing the lightbulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: L /ghtbu/bs m aybe hot. O Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Unplug refrigeratoL On models with a light shield, replace...
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22 and 25 ff you have questions, call 1-800-GECARES www.GEAppliances.com or visit our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow tile following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical •...
  • Page 14: Water Line Installation

    1/4" triter diameter to connect the refligerator is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water to the water supply: If t_sing coppe_; be sure both systems, follow the mamlfacturer's recommendations. ends of the tubing are cut square.
  • Page 15 OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Do not cut fk_rmed end fiom GE SmartConnecff M RefYigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water lille.
  • Page 16 Make sure the tubing is flail), inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression securely. For plastic robing flom a GE SmartConnecff Saddle-Type J Refligerator Tubing kit, insert the molded Vertical Cold Shutoff V alve of the tubing into the shutoff vane and tighten...
  • Page 17 I_ TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten connections that leak. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the robing as shown. On GE SmartConnect Refligerator Tubing kit, the nuts are aheady assembled to the robing. Reatmch the access coveL...
  • Page 18: Reversing The Door Swing

    Installation instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) I_ PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER power switch to the / (On)position. Set the icemaker Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches against the back of the refligerator...
  • Page 19 Installation instructions [] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR m REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hinge pin with a,/4 socket. Remove the hinge cover on top of the fleezer door (on some models).
  • Page 20 Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING ICONT.I [] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE I-_ TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Remove the center hinge bracket by removing three Torx screws Using a Torx Driver, move the bottom hinge bracket...
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR I-_ TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) To remove the handle: Remove the plug button Transfer the door plug button to the opposite side. carefhlly prying under the edge with a putty knife.
  • Page 22 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR I-8-7 T RANSFER FREEZER DOOR DOOR HANDLGE TO THE RIGHT i,ower the refrigerator door onto the bottom Remove the screws holding the handle to the top and bottom of the dooL Remove handle.
  • Page 23 Installation Instructions I_1 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Lower fleezer door onto center hinge pin. CenterHinge Pin i,iff hinge so the fits into door socket. Support door handle side make sure door is straight between doors is even across flont. While holding door in place,...
  • Page 24: Normal Operatingsounds

    Normal operatingsounds. Icemaker(on somemodels). Occasion_dly you will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin. If this is your first icemakei; you'll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They are nomlal icemaking sounds and are not _t C_/tlse foI" conceI'n.
  • Page 25 Before you call for service.., www.GEAppliances.co Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What To Do Possible Causes Refrigerator doesnot Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * _rait about 40 minutes for defiost...
  • Page 26 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. * Empty and wash t)in. Discard old cut)es. odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste * W_p foods well. to ice cubes......Interior of refrigerator •...
  • Page 27 GE Service Protection Plug M GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus'_'--comprehensive protection on all your appliances-- No Matter What Brand! We 71Cover Any Appliance. Benefits Include: Anywhere. Anytime.* + Backed by GE...
  • Page 28 8OO GE CARES (800-432-2737). Serial Number Model Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to...
  • Page 29 CONSUMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. ¢That is covered How Long Warranted Parts Labour (From Date of Sale) Repair or Replace at Camco's Option 3ompressor Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Sealed System (including...
  • Page 30 Anypartof die refligelator (excluding water filter cartridge) which fhils due to a defect in From the date of the this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, materials or workmanship. Dining original purchase all labor and in-home...
  • Page 31 Notes. www.GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 32: Consumer Support

    ExtendedWarranties vvvvvv.GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warrant), and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in eff)ct. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800-620-2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Se_Mces will still be there _ffter your warran D,expires.

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