GE 22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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GEApp/iances.com Safety Information Adapter Plugs ................... 4 Connect Electricity ............... 4 Extension Cords ................. 3 Proper Disposal .................... 3 Safety Precautions ................ 9 Operating Instructions Addi...

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING'! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual SAFETYPRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should b...

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wvvvv.GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OFCHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR Child enm_pment and suffbcafion are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few da...

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING'! HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly gro...

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Aboutthe controlsonthe refrigerator, www.GEAppliances.com 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. Severa...

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Aboutthe shelvesandbins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment Toremove: 0 Tilt the shelf up at the front. 0 I,ift file shelf up at fi...

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www.GEAppliances.com Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff (onsomemodels) The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you m reach imms stored behind others. The special edges are designed to help prevent spills flom dripping to lower shelves. Toremove: O Remove all i...

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Aboutthe additionalfeatures. Not all features are on all models. Shelf Saver Rack (onsomemodels) Slide-out beverage rock holds twelve cans of soda or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise). It can be removed for cleaning. Toremove, slide the rack out to...

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About crisperremoval vvwvv.GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. Crisper Removal ToRemove: These dmweis can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer past the stop location. When the door cannot be fully opened,...

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Careand cleaning ofthe refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The doorhandles and trim. Clean Mth a clod1 dampened Mill soapy wamL Dry Mill a soft clod1. Keep the outside clean. Wipe Mfl_ a clean clod1 lightly dampened Mill mild liquid dish demxgent. Dry...

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wvvvv.GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careflll when moving file refligemtor away flom file wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refl_igeramr straigh...

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Replacing the lightbulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION:L/ghtbu/bsmaybehot. 0 Unplug the refrigeratoL O The bulbs are located at file top of the refligeramr co...

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Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22 and25 ff you have questions, call 1-800-GECARESor visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com I BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - these instructions for ...

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Installation instructions iNSTALLiNG THE WATER BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are X_X8X2, X_qK8X3or X_qK8X4,depending on the amount of ulbing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnecU MRefligerator Tubin...

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Installation Instructions WHAT YOU WiLL NEED (CONT.) • AGE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fitOngs listed below) is available at extra cost f_om your dealer or fYom Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002. • A cold water supply...

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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) [] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff vaNe to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. PipeClamp-- Saddle-TypeJ ShutoffValve ,) Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of Massac...

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Installation Instructions [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • 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 yo...

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Installation instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) I_ PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refligerator or against the wall. Push the refligerator back to the wall. START THE...

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Installation instructions m REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the hinge cover on top of the fleezer door (on some models). Remove the two Torx screws, then lift the hinge straight up to fiee the hinge pin fiom the s...

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Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING ICONT.I [] 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: ...

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Installation Instructions [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT To remove the handle: Remove the plug button by carefhlly prying under the edge with a putty knife. Remove the exposed screw holding the handle. t HandlePlug Remove the t_,vo...

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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) I-8-7TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLGE TO THE RIGHT Remove the screws holding the handle to the top and bottom of the dooL Remove handle. Move the plug button oi1 the right side of the door to th...

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Installation Instructions I_1 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Lower the fleezer door onto the center hinge pin. CenterHingePin i,iff 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 an...

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Normal operatingsounds. These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation. 0 Icemaker(onsomemodels).Occasion_dly you will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin. If this is your first icemakei; you'll hear occasional sou...

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Beforeyou call forservice.., www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Refrigeratordoesnot operate Possible Causes Refrigerator in defrost ...

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Beforeyou call forservice... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What ToDo 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. ..............

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you fl)r placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: C...

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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 Fi...

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RefrigeratorWarranty. Forc.stomersi, theUnitedStates) Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or carl ...

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