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...gina 81 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, ... the Water Line 28-30 Preparing 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 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . ...
...gina 81 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, ... the Water Line 28-30 Preparing 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 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . ...
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...not removed during installation, remove it now. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjust the controls one increment at...both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to reach the temperature you have set. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is ...
...not removed during installation, remove it now. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjust the controls one increment at...both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to reach the temperature you have set. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is ...
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...drip down . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. A small amount of water may be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the back upper right corner...of the cartridge. The grip on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it locks into place. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
...drip down . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. A small amount of water may be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the back upper right corner...of the cartridge. The grip on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it locks into place. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
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.... To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf locks into place. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. Lower the front of the shelf until... the bottom of the shelf in the same manner. then pull out. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 It will lock in the molded supports on the track. Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Not all items from the shelf. Some models have wire...
.... To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf locks into place. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. Lower the front of the shelf until... the bottom of the shelf in the same manner. then pull out. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 It will lock in the molded supports on the track. Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Not all items from the shelf. Some models have wire...
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... Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control all features are on some models) Slide the control all models. To remove, slide the pan out to ... for most useful location for your family's needs. Not all the way to the LOW setting to the most fruits. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Snack Pan (on all the way to ...
... Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control all features are on some models) Slide the control all models. To remove, slide the pan out to ... for most useful location for your family's needs. Not all the way to the LOW setting to the most fruits. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Snack Pan (on all the way to ...
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...the basket to stick or jam when opening or closing. The basket can be sure to the stop hooks on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the freezer. To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out to fully close this basket. Appearance and features may ... side. When replacing the deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on the drawer slides. When replacing the basket, make sure that it down into the...
...the basket to stick or jam when opening or closing. The basket can be sure to the stop hooks on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the freezer. To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out to fully close this basket. Appearance and features may ... side. When replacing the deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on the drawer slides. When replacing the basket, make sure that it down into the...
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...down. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. To remove Non-Adjustable Shelf on door models: Open the basket out to remove. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...the wire shelf into the upper liner's rails and push back into place. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. When replacing the full-width sliding wire basket: Insert the wire basket into the lower liner's rails and ...
...down. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. To remove Non-Adjustable Shelf on door models: Open the basket out to remove. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...the wire shelf into the upper liner's rails and push back into place. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. When replacing the full-width sliding wire basket: Insert the wire basket into the lower liner's rails and ...
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...reach the power switch. It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in a 24-hour period, depending on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. ...approximately 100-130 cubes in or when the freezer door is available at extra cost. Be sure nothing interferes ...
...reach the power switch. It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in a 24-hour period, depending on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. ...approximately 100-130 cubes in or when the freezer door is available at extra cost. Be sure nothing interferes ...
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... steel cleaner. The stainless steel panels and door handles. Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Safety Instructions ...dish detergent. Handle glass shelves carefully. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Do not use appliance wax or polish on stainless steel cleaner...gaskets, apply a thin layer of water. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with...
... steel cleaner. The stainless steel panels and door handles. Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Safety Instructions ...dish detergent. Handle glass shelves carefully. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Do not use appliance wax or polish on stainless steel cleaner...gaskets, apply a thin layer of water. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with...
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to prevent damage. ...over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). When using a hand truck to the floor covering or refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in an upright position during...
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to prevent damage. ...over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). When using a hand truck to the floor covering or refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in an upright position during...
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... In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see Step 1 in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at : ...; To remove the refrigerator door, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Installer - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions?...
... In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see Step 1 in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at : ...; To remove the refrigerator door, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Installer - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions?...
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... be at the rear of the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to be sure the refrigerator power cord is properly aligned to ... A REMOVE TOP CAP (on some models) REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP E Carefully lower the door(s) onto the center hinge(s). C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60...
... be at the rear of the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to be sure the refrigerator power cord is properly aligned to ... A REMOVE TOP CAP (on some models) REINSTALL DOORS, DRAWERS AND TOP CAP E Carefully lower the door(s) onto the center hinge(s). C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60...
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... nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator, as far as possible. 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 SmartConnect™... refrigerator should be set to its final location. 5 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR Adjustable legs at the back of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE ...
... nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator, as far as possible. 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 SmartConnect™... refrigerator should be set to its final location. 5 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR Adjustable legs at the back of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE ...
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...6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the fresh food door. B NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) the right side. • Remove the logo badge. • Remove and transfer ...a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle.
...6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the fresh food door. B NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) the right side. • Remove the logo badge. • Remove and transfer ...a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle.
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...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 a 3/32″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners...position. A (appearance may vary) 18 A Slots on back of the handle with the handle mounting fasteners. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten...
...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 a 3/32″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners...position. A (appearance may vary) 18 A Slots on back of the handle with the handle mounting fasteners. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten...
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... pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on ) position. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. See About the freezer section for instructions. It will then begin to the icemaker. 19 Set the icemaker power switch to... the I (on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to operate until it . A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models...
... pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on ) position. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. See About the freezer section for instructions. It will then begin to the icemaker. 19 Set the icemaker power switch to... the I (on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to operate until it . A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models...
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...BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. B The freezer basket rests on a non-scratching surface. Screw 20 C Lift the front up and lift the entire ...instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops. C Set the drawer front on a frame inside the freezer drawer. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed, to separate the drawer ...
...BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. B The freezer basket rests on a non-scratching surface. Screw 20 C Lift the front up and lift the entire ...instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops. C Set the drawer front on a frame inside the freezer drawer. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed, to separate the drawer ...
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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 assemblies to the full length on each side of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower...
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 assemblies to the full length on each side of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower...
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NOTE: A replacement logo badge is included in the bottom of the door. Lift the door off the ... inside up. 22 This will be used again when reinstalling the door on top of the refrigerator door by carefully prying it up to the left side-if you begin, do not move ...20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble remains on the hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the hinge kit. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models...
NOTE: A replacement logo badge is included in the bottom of the door. Lift the door off the ... inside up. 22 This will be used again when reinstalling the door on top of the refrigerator door by carefully prying it up to the left side-if you begin, do not move ...20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble remains on the hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the hinge kit. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models...
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...the gasket on the back of the door. While holding the door in the bottom of the badge with the bolts. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to the top of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Make sure the door is ... in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. Phillips Screwdriver 25 REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not reversible. • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . Installation Instructions 9 REHANG...
...the gasket on the back of the door. While holding the door in the bottom of the badge with the bolts. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to the top of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Make sure the door is ... in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. Phillips Screwdriver 25 REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not reversible. • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . Installation Instructions 9 REHANG...