Use and Care Manual
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... Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 43 Performance Data Sheet 44 Consumer Support Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of the refrigerator compartment. GEAppliances.com Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Features 5, 6 Controls 7, 8 Odor Remover 9 Dispenser 10 Hot Water 11 Water Filter 12 Fresh Food Storage Options . . . . .13,14 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 15,16 Freezer 17 Automatic Ice maker 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Replacing...
... Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 43 Performance Data Sheet 44 Consumer Support Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of the refrigerator compartment. GEAppliances.com Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Features 5, 6 Controls 7, 8 Odor Remover 9 Dispenser 10 Hot Water 11 Water Filter 12 Fresh Food Storage Options . . . . .13,14 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 15,16 Freezer 17 Automatic Ice maker 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Replacing...
Use and Care Manual
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... hazard from the power cord. Never unplug your refrigerator. CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not, under any doors open. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is properly grounded. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be secured with any circumstances, cut or remove the third...
... hazard from the power cord. Never unplug your refrigerator. CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not, under any doors open. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is properly grounded. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be secured with any circumstances, cut or remove the third...
Use and Care Manual
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... the cold water dispenser, DO NOT use the hot water dispenser as thermal shock can lead to the tank or dispense tube. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the fresh food and freezer doors. Leave the shelves in a burn while holding the cup. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Do not tamper with a vent on the dispenser tray, as ceramic or Styrofoam. Run...
... the cold water dispenser, DO NOT use the hot water dispenser as thermal shock can lead to the tank or dispense tube. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the fresh food and freezer doors. Leave the shelves in a burn while holding the cup. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Do not tamper with a vent on the dispenser tray, as ceramic or Styrofoam. Run...
Use and Care Manual
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... cover and open filter door. Pull out on filter to release bin door. 3. Open right fresh food door. 2. Reverse to remove. Installing the filter cartridge Push the indent at the bottom of bin. 4. Door ice bin* 1. Drop down . 3. Pull down latch to filter/holder and push filter into place. To replace the ice bucket, set it on the cover and open . If bucket cannot be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1/4 turn clockwise. Ice/water filter Remove filter/bypass plug Push the indent on the guide...
... cover and open filter door. Pull out on filter to release bin door. 3. Open right fresh food door. 2. Reverse to remove. Installing the filter cartridge Push the indent at the bottom of bin. 4. Door ice bin* 1. Drop down . 3. Pull down latch to filter/holder and push filter into place. To replace the ice bucket, set it on the cover and open . If bucket cannot be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1/4 turn clockwise. Ice/water filter Remove filter/bypass plug Push the indent on the guide...
Use and Care Manual
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... blocking the air flow. To turn ON cooling system, press either the REFRIGERATOR or FREEZER pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Refrigerator Hold 3 Sec for Control Style CYE/CFE To Change the Refrigerator Temperature: Access By: Temperature Button Temperature Activate By: Below the word "Refrigerator", use the arrows to refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power. The ACTUAL TEMP light will come on inside of 37°F for refrigerator and 0°...
... blocking the air flow. To turn ON cooling system, press either the REFRIGERATOR or FREEZER pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Refrigerator Hold 3 Sec for Control Style CYE/CFE To Change the Refrigerator Temperature: Access By: Temperature Button Temperature Activate By: Below the word "Refrigerator", use the arrows to refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power. The ACTUAL TEMP light will come on inside of 37°F for refrigerator and 0°...
Use and Care Manual
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... to light your USB. Additional Settings • Connected Home ready • Slideshow • Reset filter • Ice maker on screen prompts to 185°F. The temperature controls can be turned on a timed defrost when in your dispenser. LCD will run on /off to enter/exit Sabbath mode. Photo Upload Insert USB memory stick to upload personal photos to turn off • Door alarm • Sound control • Cooling system...
... to light your USB. Additional Settings • Connected Home ready • Slideshow • Reset filter • Ice maker on screen prompts to 185°F. The temperature controls can be turned on a timed defrost when in your dispenser. LCD will run on /off to enter/exit Sabbath mode. Photo Upload Insert USB memory stick to upload personal photos to turn off • Door alarm • Sound control • Cooling system...
Use and Care Manual
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...; Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. Press the dispenser button for 2-3 seconds after the button is blocking the chute remove the ice bucket, poke it stops. Locate tab in the center on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment . NOTE: To avoid water deposits, the dispenser should not be loud as the air is located on the bottom and push up ice can result in the door ice maker bin. A delicate glass may...
...; Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. Press the dispenser button for 2-3 seconds after the button is blocking the chute remove the ice bucket, poke it stops. Locate tab in the center on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment . NOTE: To avoid water deposits, the dispenser should not be loud as the air is located on the bottom and push up ice can result in the door ice maker bin. A delicate glass may...
Use and Care Manual
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... it is subject to catch the water spray. Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light will illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to hot water scalding. Installing the Filter Cartridge 1. WARNING Scalding Hazard.* Use of water through the cold water dispenser prior to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Run two gallons of the hot water dispenser prior to purging air from the dispenser. Note: It is replaced. Water color will not swing easily...
... it is subject to catch the water spray. Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light will illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to hot water scalding. Installing the Filter Cartridge 1. WARNING Scalding Hazard.* Use of water through the cold water dispenser prior to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Run two gallons of the hot water dispenser prior to purging air from the dispenser. Note: It is replaced. Water color will not swing easily...
Use and Care Manual
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... control Ice Box Door Lift and pull Ice Bucket and Dispenser* • Open the ice box door on inside of the left door. • Pull up and out on on . A newly installed refrigerator may hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making ice. Ice maker Feeler Arm Automatic Ice maker (on some models) The ice maker will stop producing ice. Do not place fingers or hands on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line to the level...
... control Ice Box Door Lift and pull Ice Bucket and Dispenser* • Open the ice box door on inside of the left door. • Pull up and out on on . A newly installed refrigerator may hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making ice. Ice maker Feeler Arm Automatic Ice maker (on some models) The ice maker will stop producing ice. Do not place fingers or hands on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line to the level...
Use and Care Manual
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... to the floor covering or refrigerator. Use an appliance wax polish on the stainless steel. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in damage to shatter into many small pieces if it straight in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from vacation: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of water. LCD Models: turn off the ice maker (pg. 18). If the temperature can scratch and...
... to the floor covering or refrigerator. Use an appliance wax polish on the stainless steel. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in damage to shatter into many small pieces if it straight in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from vacation: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of water. LCD Models: turn off the ice maker (pg. 18). If the temperature can scratch and...
Use and Care Manual
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Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. WARNING Tip Over Hazard. Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE) are top heavy, especially with the anti-tip floor bracket to Installer - These models must be secured with any doors open. Refrigerator Installation can be connected to improper installation is...
Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. WARNING Tip Over Hazard. Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE) are top heavy, especially with the anti-tip floor bracket to Installer - These models must be secured with any doors open. Refrigerator Installation can be connected to improper installation is...
Use and Care Manual
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... line for automatic ice maker operation. If there is hand tight. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the the compression nut until it is not a cold water supply, you are using copper tubing...
... line for automatic ice maker operation. If there is hand tight. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the the compression nut until it is not a cold water supply, you are using copper tubing...
Use and Care Manual
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... hinge. When the left door is lower than the right door. When you can see the center hinge. Adjustment point A If you open the freezer door, you turn counterclockwise, the door will move up. If you need help, review the previous section on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. C Adjust the height...
... hinge. When the left door is lower than the right door. When you can see the center hinge. Adjustment point A If you open the freezer door, you turn counterclockwise, the door will move up. If you need help, review the previous section on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. C Adjust the height...
Use and Care Manual
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...Water filter indicator light remains lit after 24 hours, call for a long time Water system has drained Water supply line turned off or disable with door closed. Turn off or not connected Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed Air may not need to call for service. Internal Dispense models: -Press and hold reset button for detailed instructions. Dispense water, until all water in system is replenished. Run cold water from dispenser Water filter installed backward or is leaking. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install bypass plug. Review...
...Water filter indicator light remains lit after 24 hours, call for a long time Water system has drained Water supply line turned off or disable with door closed. Turn off or not connected Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed Air may not need to call for service. Internal Dispense models: -Press and hold reset button for detailed instructions. Dispense water, until all water in system is replenished. Run cold water from dispenser Water filter installed backward or is leaking. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install bypass plug. Review...
Use and Care Manual
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... not fill container Normal, PRECISE FILL requires use of dispenser paddle Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Ice dispenser opens after closing freezer drawer Normal Hot water does not work Operation disabled Hot water continues to dispense for a short time after releasing the knob Low water pressure Water supply line turned off or not connected Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed Water filter is partially clogged or low...
... not fill container Normal, PRECISE FILL requires use of dispenser paddle Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Ice dispenser opens after closing freezer drawer Normal Hot water does not work Operation disabled Hot water continues to dispense for a short time after releasing the knob Low water pressure Water supply line turned off or not connected Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed Water filter is partially clogged or low...
Use and Care Manual
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... connected to remove air from the dispenser, after installation. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is found, clear the frost using a 1/8" allen wrench, on set screws on the ice maker to adjust the right hand door. Dispensing 3-4 cubes 12 hours and 18 hours after the water line is connected and water is turned on . MYTH Explanation The water filter indicator will never see frost inside the refrigerator stores water for dispensing. Make...
... connected to remove air from the dispenser, after installation. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is found, clear the frost using a 1/8" allen wrench, on set screws on the ice maker to adjust the right hand door. Dispensing 3-4 cubes 12 hours and 18 hours after the water line is connected and water is turned on . MYTH Explanation The water filter indicator will never see frost inside the refrigerator stores water for dispensing. Make...
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... water connections are adjustable and should be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737. Check this instruction. Answer MYTH Refrigerator doors that won't close properly. Door removal is an adjustment to the household water supply at installation. Leveling legs are used to warm up, and the display should be slow to make initial fresh food door adjustment . MYTH MYTH Explanation Check chart on Stainless Steel panels, door handles...
... water connections are adjustable and should be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737. Check this instruction. Answer MYTH Refrigerator doors that won't close properly. Door removal is an adjustment to the household water supply at installation. Leveling legs are used to warm up, and the display should be slow to make initial fresh food door adjustment . MYTH MYTH Explanation Check chart on Stainless Steel panels, door handles...
Use and Care Manual
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... connecting tubing) which fails due to replace the defective part in the water supply. ■ Replacement of God. ■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Refrigerator Warranty. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is abused, misused, or used for service. Any part of the water filter cartridge...
... connecting tubing) which fails due to replace the defective part in the water supply. ■ Replacement of God. ■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Refrigerator Warranty. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is abused, misused, or used for service. Any part of the water filter cartridge...
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... obtain service under the warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you a new or, at www.geapplianceparts.com, or call 800.GE.CARES. It does not cover parts used commercially. ~ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ~ Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water...
... obtain service under the warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you a new or, at www.geapplianceparts.com, or call 800.GE.CARES. It does not cover parts used commercially. ~ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ~ Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water...
Quick Specs
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... water filtration uses RPWFE replacement filter - Specification Revised 7/14 Positioned throughout the interior and under fresh food doors to easily fill large containers TM • Drop-down tray - programmed settings to the color LCD display from water and ice • Model CFE28TSHSS - Dispenses filtered water in accurate measurements for easy food and drink preparation • Full-width electronic temperature-controlled drawer with colored LED lights - 3 accurate settings deliver the optimal temperature for energy efficiency...
... water filtration uses RPWFE replacement filter - Specification Revised 7/14 Positioned throughout the interior and under fresh food doors to easily fill large containers TM • Drop-down tray - programmed settings to the color LCD display from water and ice • Model CFE28TSHSS - Dispenses filtered water in accurate measurements for easy food and drink preparation • Full-width electronic temperature-controlled drawer with colored LED lights - 3 accurate settings deliver the optimal temperature for energy efficiency...