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...refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P004 49-60539 02-08 JR Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 13 Shelves and Bins 6 Water Filter 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator... to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 ...
...refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P004 49-60539 02-08 JR Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 13 Shelves and Bins 6 Water Filter 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator... to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 ...
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... hours for the temperature to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. Initially, set . Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Several adjustments...
... hours for the temperature to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. Initially, set . Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Several adjustments...
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...filter cartridge should be positioned vertically. Remove the cartridge by pressing in on the tab at the front and pulling down . Filter Model GSWF Customers in the system, the filter cartridge may drip down . Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the... replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. When the cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water...
...filter cartridge should be positioned vertically. Remove the cartridge by pressing in on the tab at the front and pulling down . Filter Model GSWF Customers in the system, the filter cartridge may drip down . Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the... replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. When the cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water...
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Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. It will lock in the same manner. Installation Instructions Consumer ... 6 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Not all features are adjustable. then pull out. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf locks into place. Rearranging the...
Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. It will lock in the same manner. Installation Instructions Consumer ... 6 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Not all features are adjustable. then pull out. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf locks into place. Rearranging the...
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Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position and lift ... Pan (on all features are on some models) Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide high humidity recommended for most fruits. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the crispers...
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position and lift ... Pan (on all features are on some models) Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide high humidity recommended for most fruits. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the crispers...
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... basket up at the front to back and installed into the freezer. When replacing the basket, make sure that the basket is out of the drawer. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on all models. The basket can be sure to stick or jam when opening...location. Rotate the basket to the stop hooks on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the 6 alignment tabs. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on the drawer slides. Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above the ice storage bin...
... basket up at the front to back and installed into the freezer. When replacing the basket, make sure that the basket is out of the drawer. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on all models. The basket can be sure to stick or jam when opening...location. Rotate the basket to the stop hooks on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the 6 alignment tabs. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on the drawer slides. Freezer Shelves and Baskets A shelf above the ice storage bin...
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... cleaning: Hold the shelf at the front and pull it firmly forward. To remove Non-Adjustable Shelf on door models: Open the basket out to slide. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket...on all models. When replacing the full-width sliding wire basket: Insert the wire basket into the lower liner's rails and push back into place. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To replace 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com ...
... cleaning: Hold the shelf at the front and pull it firmly forward. To remove Non-Adjustable Shelf on door models: Open the basket out to slide. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket...on all models. When replacing the full-width sliding wire basket: Insert the wire basket into the lower liner's rails and push back into place. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To replace 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com ...
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... water supply is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on) position. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. You will fill with the sweep of the.... It is closed. See below for several cubes to be sure to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line to access ice and reach the power switch. Throw away the first few...
... water supply is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on) position. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. You will fill with the sweep of the.... It is closed. See below for several cubes to be sure to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line to access ice and reach the power switch. Throw away the first few...
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...or cleaners containing bleach because these products can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Use an appliance wax polish on the stainless steel. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with a.... ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the inside surface between the doors. Do not wipe the refrigerator with soapy water. Stainless steel (on some models).... Keep the outside clean. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
...or cleaners containing bleach because these products can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Use an appliance wax polish on the stainless steel. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with a.... ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the inside surface between the doors. Do not wipe the refrigerator with soapy water. Stainless steel (on some models).... Keep the outside clean. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
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...one quart (1 liter) of water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a ...servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to prevent damage. Leave the doors open. When using a hand truck to the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. All types of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or ...
...one quart (1 liter) of water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a ...servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to prevent damage. Leave the doors open. When using a hand truck to the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. All types of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or ...
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... not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Consumer - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff...
... not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Consumer - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff...
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...readjustment of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. Refer to "Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of the door during top cap reinstallation. A REMOVE TOP CAP (on some models) •IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is not necessary to install filter. Start with a side against the ... remove top cap. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. If there is in the final location. • SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side at least 36″ wide in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an...
...readjustment of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. Refer to "Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of the door during top cap reinstallation. A REMOVE TOP CAP (on some models) •IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is not necessary to install filter. Start with a side against the ... remove top cap. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. If there is in the final location. • SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side at least 36″ wide in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an...
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...for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench. You may cause leaks. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut.... If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut ...
...for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench. You may cause leaks. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut.... If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut ...
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...HANDLE: Depress the tab on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the...location or reversal of the mounting fasteners. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to prevent damaging the door. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on the door with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove ...
...HANDLE: Depress the tab on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the...location or reversal of the mounting fasteners. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to prevent damaging the door. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on the door with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove ...
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...Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with the handle mounting fasteners. A Slots on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may ...wrench. A (appearance may vary) 18 NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the opposite door. Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle...
...Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with the handle mounting fasteners. A Slots on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may ...wrench. A (appearance may vary) 18 NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the opposite door. Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle...
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...leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. C Replace the base grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. 11 SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to lower... stabilizing brake to the icemaker. 19 A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Power switch NOTE: In...
...leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. C Replace the base grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. 11 SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to lower... stabilizing brake to the icemaker. 19 A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Power switch NOTE: In...
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... a frame inside the freezer drawer. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed. Screw 20 B The freezer basket rests on each side of the freezer drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not...
... a frame inside the freezer drawer. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed. Screw 20 B The freezer basket rests on each side of the freezer drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not...
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...the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on the inside of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the slots on both rail assemblies. Screw B Locate the slots on the sides of the railings fit ...in the rail assemblies. Rail assembly C Insert the hooks at the back of the drawer railings into the frame. Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail...
...the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on the inside of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the slots on both rail assemblies. Screw B Locate the slots on the sides of the railings fit ...in the rail assemblies. Rail assembly C Insert the hooks at the back of the drawer railings into the frame. Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail...
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...again when reinstalling the door on top of the door. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is ...; Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive cover on the hinge pin or inside up with a putty knife, if necessary. Empty all references ...
...again when reinstalling the door on top of the door. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is ...; Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive cover on the hinge pin or inside up with a putty knife, if necessary. Empty all references ...
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...scratching work surface for removing the doors. C Make sure the gasket on top of the door. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid ...paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it ...with the bolts. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is even across the front. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG...
...scratching work surface for removing the doors. C Make sure the gasket on top of the door. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid ...paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it ...with the bolts. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is even across the front. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG...