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GE 22, 25 Owner's Manual

Ge appliances top-freezer refrigerators owner's manual & installation instructions 22, 25
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Safety Information
Owner's Manual &
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Models 22, 25
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Replacing the Lightbulbs . . . . . . . . .12
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .18-23
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . .14-17
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . .24
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .27, 28
Warranty for Canadian Customers . .29
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
200D2462P001 Rev. 1
49-60103-1 06-01 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator ....13 Reversing the Door Swing ..18–23 Water Line Installation ..14–17 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service .

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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: Extension Cords

    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.

  • Page 4: Adapter Plugs

    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.

  • Page 5: Models

    IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 and allow 12 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.

  • Page 6: Shelves And Bins

    About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out.
  • Page 7 Adjustable Bins on the Door Finger hold Snugger Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. To remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out. To replace or relocate: Engage the bin in the molded supports of the door, and push in.

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions Additional Features

    (on some models) The settings can be adjusted anywhere between cold When set at cold, the pan will stay at the normal refrigerator temperature. The coldest setting provides the coldest storage area. and coldest...

  • Page 9: Automatic Icemaker

    These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer past the stop location. About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker Power Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes...

  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry. 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 11 (on some models). 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. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Lightbulbs

    To remove the light shield, grasp the shield as shown. Squeeze the shield and rotate the shield towards the back of the refrigerator. The light shield will pop out. Freezer Compartment Dome Light CAUTION: Lightbulbs may be hot.

  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    (ON SOME MODELS) 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 www.GEAppliances.com or...

  • Page 14: 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. This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions WHAT YOU WILL NEED • 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. • A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i.

  • Page 16: Installing The Water Line

    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 Vertical Cold of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten...
  • Page 17 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve (refrigerator connection). Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.

  • Page 18: Reversing The Door Swing

    INSTALLING THE WATER LINE PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR 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. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING...

  • Page 19: Remove The Freezer Door

    Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/4 socket.
  • Page 20 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Using a Torx Driver, move the bottom hinge bracket from the right side to the left side. NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket, check to see if it is stuck to the bottom of the door.
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT To remove the handle: Remove the plug button by carefully prying under the edge with a putty knife. Remove the exposed screw holding the handle. Handle Plug Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door.

  • Page 22: Rehang The Refrigerator Door

    Installation Instructions (CONT.) REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. Straighten the door and line it up with the center hinge bracket. Reinstall the center hinge pin with a 3/4 socket.

  • Page 23: Rehang The Freezer Door

    Installation Instructions REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin. Center Hinge Pin Lift the top hinge so the pin fits into the door socket. Support the door on the handle side and make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front.

  • Page 24: Normal Operating Sounds

    Normal operating sounds. These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation. Icemaker (on some models). Occasionally you will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin. If this is your first icemaker, you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service

    What To Do • Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end. • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
  • Page 26 •See About the controls. • Call a plumber. • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Serial Number

    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. General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 29 CONSUMER WARRANTY Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. What is covered How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts TERMS AND CONDITIONS:...

  • Page 30: Warranty For U.s. Customers

    Any part of the refrigerator (excluding water filter cartridge) which fails due to a defect in From the date of the materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge , original purchase all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 31 Notes. www.GEAppliances.com...

  • Page 32: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. 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 Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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