GE GDS20KBSABB and Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions Download

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Page 1: ...ersing the Door Swing 24 27 Troubleshooting Tips 31 35 Normal Operating Sounds 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back over Performance Data Sheet 41 Product Registration 37 38 Warranty for Canadian Customers 39 _ arrantv for U S Customers 40 Models 20 and22 Cong_lateur inf rieur R frig ateurs La section fran_aise commence a la page 43 Congelador inferior Refrigeradores La seccion en espa ol emp...

Page 2: ...g the reflJgerator befin e cleaning and making repairs NOTE Westrong recommendthat any servicingbe performed by a quadded individual Setting either or both controls to 0 off does not remove power to the light circuit Do not refl eeze fl ozen foods which have thawed completely A DANGER RISK OFCHILDENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the...

Page 3: ...s or abrasion damage along its length or at either end 4 _en moving the refrigerator away fl om the wall be carefld not to roll over or damage the power cord USEOF ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter pl gs not permitted in Canada Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if win must use an adapte_ where local codes pemfit a temp...

Page 4: ...nd 47 F and the fl eezer teInl eratures can be ac justed between 3 F and 8 K Once the desired temperature has been set the temperature display will return to the actual refl gei ator and freezer teil perattlres after 5 seconds Several a iusttnents Ill l be required Each time you at just controls allow 24 horns fin the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set To turn the cooling system of...

Page 5: ...continue to rtm tmfil the refligerator compartment cools m approximately 34 F l C then it will cycle on and off to maintain this setting _Mter 8 houI_ or if TurboCoolis pressed again the refl_gerator compartment will return to the original setting How to Use Press TurboCool The refrigerator temperatm e display will show _c _Mter TurboCoolis complete the reflJgerator compartment will return to the ...

Page 6: ...tment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set Setting either or both controls to 0 stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator Performance Air Flow System The Pe_tmmance _Mr Flow System is designed to maximize temperattu e control in the refl_igerator and fl eezer compamnents This tmique special teatm...

Page 7: ...t isremovecL Usecautionwhenremoving 0 _ emo e the i rotecti e foil from the end of the cartridge IJning up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise tmtil it stops _ _en the camidge is propedy installed you will ti_el it click as it locks into place The blade on the end of the cartridge should be positioned vertically Do not overtighten Close the car...

Page 8: ...e shelves see Rearranging the Shelves Slide Out Spillproof Shelf onsome models The slide out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items stored behind otheis The spedal edges are designed to hel I prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves Toremove 0 Reinove all items from shell 0 Slide the shelf tit until it stops iift the fl ont edge of the shelf until the central tabs are above the fl ont bai...

Page 9: ...ip the finger hold near the rear ot the snugger and move it to fit your needs Non Adjustable Shelves on the Door Toremove Lilt the shelf straight up then ptdl out Toreplace Engage the shelf in the molded stlpports on the door and push down It will lock in place Aboutthe additional features Not all features are on all models Shelf Saver Rack on some models Slide out beverage rack holds twelve cans ...

Page 10: ... pan is placed in the 7th slot fl om the bottom of the track and the lever is set at COLDEST air fl om the fl eezer is torced around the pan to kee I it ve_T cold You can move the pan to any location if wm don t want the extra cold storage The settings can be a justed anywhere 1 et_ven cold _ and coldest _1 _ X _ _en set at cold the pan will stay at the nom_al refligerator temperatm e The coldest ...

Page 11: ...t of tile h awe_ Tab Toremove the half width basket 0 Pull tile basket out to tile stop location IJtt tile basket up at tile ti ont to release it from the slides Lift the back up and out of the slide When replacing the basket make sure that tile Mre tabs and wire l oo _ on tile sides of tile basket go into tile slots in tile top of the upper basket slides NOTE Mw avs be sure to fiflly close this b...

Page 12: ... ice cubes will become cloud taste stale and shrink NOTE In homes with lower than averagewater pressure youmayhear the icemakercycle mu t e tknes whenmaking onebatch of ice Toreach the power switch Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch Toreach the icemaker power switch pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out _Mwaxs be sure to replace the shell To access ice simply pull the bin fiwward ...

Page 13: ...rks best Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel Cleaning the Inside Tohelp prevent odors leave an open be _ t baking soda in the reflJgerator and fi eezer COIIII _I I ll ents Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture tit of sponge or cloth when cleaning arotmd switches lights or controls Lrse an appliance wax polish on the inside sml ...

Page 14: ...i eezer control to the 0 0f0 position and clean the inmrior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon l 5 ml _ff baking soda to one qtlart 1 liter of wami i eave the clom_ open Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 off position and shut off the water supply to the reffigeratm If tile temperature can drop below freezing have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system oil some models to...

Page 15: ...release the tabs at the fl ont of the shield _Mter replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage replace the shield 0 Plug tile refl_igerator back in Appearance may vary Freezer Light P CAUTION L _h b lbs ma_ be ho_ Unplug tile reti_igerato_ 0 Tile bulb is located at tile top of tile freezer inside a light shield To relnove the shield grasp the shield at the back and pull out to re...

Page 16: ...hrough a doorway the refrigerator door and freezer drawer or door depending on model can be removed To remove the refrigerator door see Step 1 in the Reversing the Door Swing section To remove the freezer drawer see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section To remove the freezer door see Steps 2 and 3 in the Reversing the Door Swing section PREPARATION cont WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER...

Page 17: ...e and complete this installation Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on the top of the refrigerator Remove the two screws on each side at the rear of the top cap Lift off and remove top cap Remove the fresh food door Refer to Steps 1 through 3 of Reversing the Door Swing section Remove the bottom freezer drawer Refer to Removing Freezer Drawer section Move refrigerator to the installati...

Page 18: ...ssion nut until it is hand tight Then tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening may cause leaks Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in position You may need to pry open the clamp One of the illustrations below will look like the connection on your refrigerator Icemaker Ready models 1 4 Tubing Copper Clamp Tubing 1 4 Compression Nut sleeve SmartConnect T Tubing gerat...

Page 19: ...ndle Button mounting Mounting Fasteners fasteners with a 3 8 or 10 mm appearance may vary socket wrench and transfer the handle mounting fasteners to the right side Remove and transfer the plug button and logo badge to the left side of the fresh food door NOTE Use a flat plastic edge to prevent damaging the door Remove any adhesive on the door with a mild detergent Remove the paper covering on the...

Page 20: ... until it is firmly locked into position Mounting fasteners Slots on back of handle appearance may vary ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle Q Attach the handle to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 3 32 Allen wrench appearance may vary Plastic handle Q Attach the handle to the mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with the moun...

Page 21: ... aligning the prongs on the back of the grille with the holes in the cabinet Push forward until the grille snaps into place SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to the recommended setting 5 5 EOOMME OEO CO T OL SETT OS 0 F IS RECOMMENDED 37 F IS RECOMMENDED REMOVE PACKAGING START ICEMAKER icemaker models A Remove all tape foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers B Remove the tie downs fro...

Page 22: ...T remove the hex head screws from the rail assemblies DO NOT remove hex head screws DO NOT remove hex head screws REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT FROM THE SLIDES cont Lift up on both sides of the freezer drawer handle to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies Set the drawer front on a non scratching surface Push the rail assemblies back into locking position Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly RE...

Page 23: ...il assemblies near the back Slot G Rail assembly Insert the hooks at the back of the drawer railings into the slots on the rail assemblies Lower the front of the drawer making sure the tabs on the sides of the railings fit into the front slots in the rail assemblies II j_ I ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES cont Replace the Phillips head screws on both rail assemblies Phillips Screw...

Page 24: ...re the logo badge is properly aligned and permanently secured to the door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side NOTE If necessary call Customer Service for a replacement badge Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet Empty all door shelves including the dairy compartment TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 3 8 and 10 mm Socket Drivers Masking Tape Putty Knife or Thin blade Sc...

Page 25: ...hillips head screwdriver remove the bolts and screws securing the center hinge to the cabinet Set hinge bolts screws washer on freezer door models and hinge pin aside On models with a freezer drawer skip to Step 7 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET freezer door models Remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it straight out Using a 3 8 or 10 mm socket driver remove the screws sec...

Page 26: ...side of the bottom of the freezer door by removing the two screws Move the plastic hinge hole thimble to the opposite hole Install the door stop on the left side Bottom of Freezer Door Right Side Bottom of Freezer Door Left Side INSTALL CENTER HINGE Transfer the plug button and screws in the hinge holes on the left side to the right side Install the center hinge on the left side S HANG THE FREEZER...

Page 27: ... of Bottom of Refrigerator Door Refrigerator Door Right Side Left Side I_ REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the refrigerator door Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet Attach the hinge to the top of the cabinet loosely with the bolts Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cab...

Page 28: ...ling the water supply line to the refrigerator To prevent burns and product damage do not hook up the water line to the hot water line If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O off position Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill duri...

Page 29: ...refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of connection to the COLD WATER UNE Saddle type shutoff valves are included in many w...

Page 30: ...l after installation CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing kit insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve an...

Page 31: ...ar fl_e iims spinning at high speeds This happens d en tile l_fl igerator is first plugged ill d en tile dools are opened ti equemly or _hen a lane ml ount of food is added to the refl igerator or ti eezer conq armlents Tile rims are helping to mNntain file correct temperatures Tile tims change speeds ill order to provide optimal cooling and energ smings WATERSOUNDS 6 The flow of refl igerant flmm...

Page 32: ...orice crystals Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open onfrozenfood frost within package Too frequent or too long is normal door openhlgs Frequent buzzing lcema_ker power switch is in Set the power switch to the 0 off position Keeping it sound the I on position but the ill tile I on l sition will damage the water valve water supply to the refrigerator has not been com_ected Sma...

Page 33: ... reset the l reakel compartment light does Light bulb burned out or loose See Replacing the light bulbs not work Door drawer does not Levelh_g legs need adj usth_g See Installingthe Refrigerator close by itself Freezer door drawer This is normal if after popping This iudi ates that there is a good seal I U the fl eezer pops open when open the freezer door drawer door drawe_ f the fl eezer door dra...

Page 34: ...l euser for 3 mim tes dispenser about 1 gallons Wateris not dispensed Water ha reservoir is frozen Set the refi_igerator control to a w ivIl el settiug and buticemaker is working because the controls are wait 24 horus f water does not dispeuse after 24 horus set too cold call tbr service No waterorice cube Supply line or shutoff valve illa l ltunbe_ production is dogged Water filter dogged Replace...

Page 35: ...is fight will See Aboutthewaterfilterlormore infbm ation light is not lit tuna orange to tell you that you need to replace the f dter soon The f flter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement indicator light tunas red Handle is loose handle Hmzdle needs adjusting See Attach the Fresh Food handle and Attach the has a gap Freezer handle sections fi r detMled instrt ctions Refrigerator beepi...

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Page 37: ...ning value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refl igeratoi dishwashei washer and dlyei range TV V R and inuch more aaay brand Plus there s no extra charge fi r eu_ergency ser ice and low monthly fii_ai_cing is awfilable Even icemaker coverage and tood spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all vour wduable household products are protected agai...

Page 38: ...w to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com Consumer Product Ownership Registration _ _ Cm h r_ Model Number Serial Number I I I MI Ms M _ Mixs Fir_ l I I Lasl Name I I I I I I I I I Nanl I I I I I I I I I I I I _1 r 1 I Add r s I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Apt 4 I i i i v I I I l aw Placed hi Use 1 Monlh I I I I I I EqnailAddress...

Page 39: ...e original Bill of Sale Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only 4 This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED Owner is responsible to pay for sewice calls related to product installation and or teaching how to use the product Damage to finish must be reported within 48 hours following the delivery of th...

Page 40: ...ted thirty day warranty GE will also provide free of charge a rel laceineilt water filter cartridge Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product hnproper h_staJlation delivery or mahltenmlce Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit...

Page 41: ...of 60 psig pH of 7 5 _ O 5 temp of 68 _ 5 F 20 _ 3 C Measurement in Particles ml Particles used were 0 5 1 microns NTU Nephelometric Turbidity units Operating Specifications _apa ity certified ti r up to 750 gallons 2 838 1 up to six months Pressure reqtfiremelm 40 120 psi 2 8 8 2 bar TeI lperattlre 33 100 F 0 6 38 C How rate 0 5 gpln 1 9 lpln General Installation Operation Maintenance Requirement...

Page 42: ...g requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Cysts I norganie Radiological Contaminants Atraziue Lindane 2 4 D Rated Service Capacity 750 gal Rated service Flow 0 5 gpm Conditions of Certification Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with wmer of unkn0wn quality exce...

Page 43: ...still in eftbct Yi u can i m chase it on line anytinle or call 800 626 2224 during nomml business hom_ E _onsulner Home Serxices will still be there after your warrang expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 PartsandAccessories it the t _ 8 www GEAppliances co h dividuals qualified to se_ ice their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover...

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