GE 22, 25 WARNING!

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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:

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■This refrigerator must be properly installed

and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

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■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves.

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■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

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■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

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■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.

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■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.

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■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

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■Setting either or both controls to the

O (off)

position does not remove power to the light

circuit.

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■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

Contents

Main GEAppliances.com Models 22, 25 Refrigerators Top-Freezer 200D2462P001 Rev. 1 49-60103-1 06-01 JR Owners Manual & Installation Instructions Safety Information WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: CFC Disposal IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY DO NOT USE READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the controls on the refrigerator. Rearranging the Shelves To remove: Rearranging the Shelves Spillproof Shelves About the shelves and bins. To remove: Refrigerator Compartment Freezer Compartment To replace: Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Adjustable Bins on the Door Freezer Tilt Out Bin About the crispers and pans. About the additional features. COLDEST, Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan To remove, About crisper removal. Automatic Icemaker www.GEAppliances.com stop A newly-installed refrigerator may take 1224 hours to begin making ice. Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Behind the Refrigerator Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move Replacing the lightbulbs. Turning the control to the O (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Freezer Compartment Dome Light Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Lightbulbs may be hot. Installation If you have questions, call 1-800-GECARES or Refrigerator Instructions Models 22 and 25 INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE WHAT YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE FLUSH OUT THE TUBING VALVE FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP REFRIGERATOR TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE REFRIGERATOR TOOLS YOU WILL NEED INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR 11 START THE ICEMAKER REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT TRANSFER DOOR STOPS TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation. Before you call for service Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number CONSUMER WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: WHAT IS NOT COVERED: IMPORTANT Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: What GE Will Not Cover: Page Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website Schedule Service Register Your Appliance Contact Us Parts and Accessories