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GE Appliances
Owner's Manual
Models 18–25
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GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
Part No. 162D3948P004
Pub. No. 49-6904

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  • Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual Models 18–25 ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Part No. 162D3948P004 Pub. No. 49-6904...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Connect Electricity ..6 Use of Adapter Plugs ..6, 7 Ask any GE appliance owner and they will Use of Extension Cords ..7 tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be Keep fingers out of the properly installed and “pinch point”...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT: PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR 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 6: How To Connect Electricity

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT 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 this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

  • Page 7: Use Of Extension Cords

    15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. REMEMBER… Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 8: Temperature Controls

    About the controls on the refrigerator. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C. If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food temperature first.

  • Page 9: Control Settings

    Control Settings Fresh Food Control The fresh food control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator. Moving the fresh food control to OFF stops cooling in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Freezer Control The freezer control moves a damper to change the amount of cold air that moves from the freezer to the fresh food compartment.
  • Page 10 About the controls on the refrigerator. How To Test Temperatures Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls. Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
  • Page 11 About the refrigerator shelves and dishes. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Lift up and out Tilt up Shelves in the fresh food Insert and freezer compartments top hook are adjustable. Lower to lock in place To Remove To Replace Quick Serve™...
  • Page 12 About the refrigerator bins. Not all features are on all models. Quick Store Bin To open: To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is Push up closed and latched before closing the refrigerator door. This bin can be placed on the fresh food or freezer doors. Pull forward To remove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing.
  • Page 13 About the storage drawers. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables.
  • Page 14 About the storage drawers. About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Storage Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the To Remove: drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

  • Page 15: Features

    About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Snuggers Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the front to move the snugger back and forth to fit your needs. Two-Position Freezer Shelf For models without an icemaker, the shelf can be placed in either position.

  • Page 16: Automatic Icemaker

    About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Feeler arm Icemaker in the STOP The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle— (up) position approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
  • Page 17 About the ice and water dispenser. On some models To Use the Dispenser Press the rim of the glass gently against the dispenser pad. Set the selector switch to ICE CUBES, CRUSHED ICE or WATER (on some models). After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from the chute.

  • Page 18: Ice And Water Dispenser

    About the ice and water dispenser. On some models Important Facts About Your Dispenser Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage. This will prevent splashing, which could cause the ice selector switch to stick or bind. Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not crush or dispense well.

  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Press here to remove grille. The ice dispenser spill shelf (on some models) should be wiped dry. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away.
  • Page 20 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
  • Page 21 Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in.

  • Page 22: Preparing To Install The Refrigerator

    Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supply to the Icemaker (on some models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer.
  • Page 23 Rollers (on some models) The rollers have 3 purposes: Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway. [Raise the front about 3/4″ (19 mm) from the floor.] Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble.

  • Page 24: Water Line Installation

    Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding.

  • Page 25: What You Will Need

    What You Will Need To determine how much copper tubing you need: Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
  • Page 26 Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Install the Shutoff Valve Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe.
  • Page 27 Route the Copper Tubing and Connect It to the Shutoff Valve Route the copper tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10″...
  • Page 28 Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve.

  • Page 29: Reversing The Door Swing/Removing The Doors

    Reversing the door swing/Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Important Notes NOTE: Doors on dispenser models do not reverse. However, if you need to remove the doors on a dispenser model, first disconnect the water line to the dispenser.

  • Page 30: Removing The Doors

    Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before Removing the Doors Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop.
  • Page 31 Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models Tape the door shut with masking At the front of the refrigerator, tape. There is a water line that unsnap the hinge cover at the runs from the dispenser to the bottom of the fresh food door. hinge area and to the water valve Remove the base grille and unclip at the back of the refrigerator.

  • Page 32: Removing The Refrigerator Doors

    Removing the refrigerator doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. Lift it off the bottom socket.
  • Page 33 Reversing the hardware. Transfer Bottom Hinge Bracket to the Left Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Using a Torxdriver, move the bottom hinge bracket and plastic washer from the right side to the left side. Plastic Washer Hinge Bracket Transfer Center Hinge Bracket to the Left Do not remove...

  • Page 34: Reversing The Door Handles

    Reversing the door handles. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Transfer Fresh Food Door Handle Move the plug button from the left edge of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side. Move the door medallion. Plug Button Remove the handle plug using a putty knife under the edge.
  • Page 35 Rehanging the doors. Rehang the Fresh Food Door Lower the fresh food door onto the bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place. Straighten the door and line it up with the center hinge bracket. Reinstall the hinge pin with a 3/8″ socket. Turn it until it extends through the hinge bracket and into the door.
  • Page 36 Reversing the refrigerator doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Rehang the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models One person will need to hold the door as the other person routes the water line through the conduit. The conduit goes down into the fresh food door hinge. Insert the water line into the conduit and push it through until it goes down to the bottom of the refrigerator.

  • Page 37: Normal Operating Sounds

    Normal operating sounds. Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. 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 38: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not • Wait about 30 minutes for Refrigerator in operate defrost cycle to end.
  • Page 39 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor starts and • Temperature control This is normal. stops frequently starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures. Vibration or • See the Rollers section. Front roller screws or rattling front leveling legs need adjusting.
  • Page 40 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cubes too small • Call the plumber to clear Water shutoff valve the valve. connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged. Slow ice cube freezing • Door left open.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cube dispenser does not • Icemaker turned off or Turn on icemaker or work (on some models) water supply turned off. water supply. • Ice cubes are frozen to Remove cubes and move the feeler arm to the ON icemaker feeler arm.

  • Page 42: For Canadian Customers

    Consumer Warranty For customers in Canada First Year CAMCO warrants the replacement or repair of all parts of this Refrigerator which prove to be defective in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Such parts will be repaired or replaced at the option of Camco without charge, subject to the terms and conditions set out below.

  • Page 43: Warranty For U.s. Customers

    From the date of the in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year original purchase warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor,...

  • Page 44: Service Telephone Numbers

    Camco service center. Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE: First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Next, if you are still not pleased, in the U.S., write all the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225;...

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