Safety InformationSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .3Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .3How to Connect Electricity . . . . . .4Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . .4Operating InstructionsControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–9Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .9Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . .10Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .11–13Installation InstructionsPreparing toInstall the Refrigerator . . . . . . . .14Water Line Installation . . . . .15–17Troubleshooting TipsNormal Operating Sounds . . . . . .18Before YouCall For Service . . . . . . . . . . .18–21Customer Service Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsCongratulations!You Are Now Part of the GE FamilyWelcome to the GE family. We’re proud of ourquality products and we are committed to providingdependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-useOwner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendlyvoices of our customer service department.Best of all, you’ll experience these values each timeyou use your refrigerator. That’s important, becauseyour new refrigerator will be part of your family formany years. And we hope you will be part of ours fora long time to come.We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate yourpurchase, and hope you will continue to rely on uswhenever you need quality appliances for your home.Customer ServiceWarranty for Canadian Customers 21Warranty for U.S. Customers . . .22FXRC CartridgePerformance Data Sheet . . . . . . .23State of California WaterTreatment Device Certificate . . .24Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .25Service TelephoneNumbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back CoverGE & You, A Service Partnership.FOR YOUR RECORDSWrite the model and serial numbers here:##You can find them on a label inside the fresh food compartmenton the top.Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain serviceunder the warranty.Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintainyour refrigerator properly. Just a little preventive care on your partcan save you a great deal of time and money over the life of yourrefrigerator.READ THIS MANUALIF YOU NEED SERVICEYou’ll find many answers to common problems in theBefore YouCall For Service section. If you review our chart ofTroubleshootingTips first, you may not need to call for service at all.If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phonecall away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included inthe back section.ORVisit our Website atwww.geappliances.comIMPORTANT!Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance!n Through the internet at www.geappliances.com.n Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.2