ge.com Refrigerators Side-by-Side Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2­3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13 Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12 Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 TurboCoolTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Owner's Manual and Installation Models 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27 Côte à Côte Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à la page 36 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . .20­23 Moving the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . .16­19 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Water Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24­26 Lado a Lado Refrigeradores Manual del propietario e instalación La sección en español empieza en la página 70 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .27­30 Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Warranty (Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________________ Serial # __________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator compartment at the top on the right side. 200D8074P025 49-60578 11-08 JR Safety Instructions 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: I This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. I Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. I Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces. I Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. I Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. I Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. I Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Consumer Support 2 Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ge.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT 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. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do. Operating Instructions Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: I Take off the doors. I Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (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. Installation Instructions 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. 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 outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 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. 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. 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. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the temperature controls. Not all features are on all models. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment. I On some models, setting both controls to the warmest setting until the display flashes (off) will stop cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. I On other models, setting either control to the warmest setting until the display flashes (off) will stop the cooling to the freezer and refrigerator. I NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Installation Instructions Performance Air Flow System Troubleshooting Tips The Performance Air-Flow System is designed to maximize temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. This unique special feature consists of the Air Tower along the back wall of the refrigerator and the Air Tunnel on the bottom portion of the freezer rear wall. Placing food in front of the louvers on these components will not affect performance. Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel can be removed, doing so will affect temperature performance. (For removal instructions, on-line, contact us at ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, contact us at geappliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344.) About TurboCool.TM (on some models) How it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in order to more quickly cool foods. Use TurboCool when adding a large amount of food to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can also be used if the refrigerator has been without power for an extended period. Once activated, the compressor will turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and off at high speed as needed for eight hours. The compressor will continue to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle on and off to maintain this setting. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool is pressed again, the refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting. How to Use Press TurboCool. The TurboCool temperature display will show Tc and the LED will be activated. After TurboCool is complete, the TurboCool indicator light will go out. NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during TurboCool. The freezer temperature is not affected during TurboCool. When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool, the fans will continue to run if they have cycled on. Consumer Support 4 Safety Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. ge.com Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do not push it up into the holder. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will move about 1/2 turn. When to Replace the Filter on Models With a Replacement Indicator Light There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Operating Instructions Cartridge Holder When to Replace the Filter on Models Without a Replacement Indicator Light The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or icemaker decreases. Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for 3 seconds. NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser. Removing the Filter Cartridge If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down. Filter Bypass Plug Installation Instructions Installing the Filter Cartridge If you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with an adapter, it must be removed before installing the cartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about 1/4 turn. If you are replacing a Water by Culligan cartridge, leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the refrigerator when you replace future cartridges. You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater Filter Bypass Plug Troubleshooting Tips Water by Culligan To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models, you must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by turning it to the left. With adapter Without adapter (appearance may vary) If you have questions--visit our Website at ge.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). Replacement filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website at ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. MSWF Suggested Retail $36.95­41.95 Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. Consumer Support 5 Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Not all features ...