GE 200D26000P022 Owner's Manual And Installation

Models 25 and 27

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Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .12, 13
Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Water Line Installation . . . . . .25-27
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . .34
Product Registration . . . . . . . .37, 38
Warranty (Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . .32
Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Owner's Manual
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Models 25 and 27
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Refrigerator ..21–24 Moving the Refrigerator ..17–20 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator ....16 Water Line Installation ..25–27 Troubleshooting Tips .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Use Of Extension Cords

    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.
  • Page 4: How To Connect Electricity

    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. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
  • Page 5: Temperature Controls

    Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the setting you have selected. Setting either or both controls to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
  • Page 6: Water Filter

    Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website, www.GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Suggested Retail $34.95 USD Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service...
  • Page 7: Shelves And Bins

    About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Snugger 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.
  • Page 8 About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. QuickSpace 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.
  • Page 9: Refrigerator Doors

    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.
  • Page 10: Crispers And Pans

    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.
  • Page 11: Automatic Icemaker

    About the automatic icemaker. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Power per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes Switch Icemaker in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer...
  • Page 12: Ice And Water Dispenser

    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...
  • Page 13: Care And Cleaning

    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...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Plug the refrigerator back in. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield.
  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT • — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
  • Page 17: Moving The Refrigerator

    LOADING THE RERIGERATOR ONTO A HAND TRUCK Leave all tape and door pads on doors until the refrigerator is in its final location. To move the refrigerator, use a padded hand truck. Center the refrigerator on the hand truck and secure the strap around the refrigerator.
  • Page 18 MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door that must be disconnected. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling.
  • Page 19 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Remove the refrigerator door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or by prying it off with a plastic putty knife.
  • Page 20 MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge. If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, one person should slowly lift the door up and off the bottom hinge and the...
  • Page 21: Installing The Refrigerator

    INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • 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.
  • Page 22 (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. If you are using the GE SmartConnect tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing. If you are using copper tubing, insert...
  • Page 23: Level The Refrigerator

    Installation Instructions PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to its final location. LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator can be leveled by adjusting the rollers located near the bottom hinges. Rollers Rollers have three purposes: • Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway.
  • Page 24 INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REPLACE THE BASE GRILLE Replace the grille by installing the two Phillips head screws. SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to the recommended setting. Installation Instructions START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on) position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C)
  • Page 25: Water Line Installation

    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...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures.
  • Page 29: Before You Call For Service

    Either or both controls set to 0. Refrigerator is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Refrigerator is in showroom mode. •Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in. Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. (slight vibration is normal)
  • Page 30 •Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds. •Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
  • Page 31 • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. •See Replacing the light bulbs. • Poke ice through with a wooden spoon. • This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the door remains closed for 2 hours. • Close door.
  • Page 32: Warranty (Canadian)

    Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty applies only for single family domestic use in Canada when the...
  • Page 33: Warranty (U.s.)

    Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home original purchase service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 34: Performance Data Sheet

    This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42/53.* (100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage) Parameter USEPA...
  • Page 35: State Of California Water

    GE Smart Water Filtration Systems - GWF06 GE Smart Water Filtration Systems - GWF Hotpoint Refrigerator Systems - HWF General Electric Appliances Cysts (protozoan) Turbidity Atrazine Lindane 2,4-D For Purchases Made In Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the consummation of this sale.
  • Page 36 Notes.
  • Page 37: Product Registration

    You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 38: Serial Number

    In Use Month * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. GE Appliances...
  • Page 39 Notes. www.GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 40 Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco service center, or call 1.888.261.3055. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Camco, Inc.

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