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... Data Sheet 42 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE, GE Profile and GE Café Models 21, 24 & 25 cuft 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. 238C5511P001 Pub No. 49-60758 02-16 GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Features 4, 5 Controls 6, 7 Dispenser 8 Water Filter 9 Shelves and Bins 10 Pans 11 Freezer 12, 13 Automatic Ice maker 14 Care and Cleaning 15 Replacing the Lights 16...
... Data Sheet 42 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE, GE Profile and GE Café Models 21, 24 & 25 cuft 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. 238C5511P001 Pub No. 49-60758 02-16 GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Features 4, 5 Controls 6, 7 Dispenser 8 Water Filter 9 Shelves and Bins 10 Pans 11 Freezer 12, 13 Automatic Ice maker 14 Care and Cleaning 15 Replacing the Lights 16...
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... is plugged in. „ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on the automatic ice making repairs, replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of it is used. „ Unplug the refrigerator before operating. „ Do not store or use of this or any setting on the door handles or the shelves in minor or moderate injury. Do not place fingers or hands on models with warm water when...
... is plugged in. „ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on the automatic ice making repairs, replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of it is used. „ Unplug the refrigerator before operating. „ Do not store or use of this or any setting on the door handles or the shelves in minor or moderate injury. Do not place fingers or hands on models with warm water when...
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...;F (2.8°C) Colder 0°F (-17.8°C) Cold 44°F (6.7°C) Cold 6°F (-14.4°C) Freezer Compartment Temperature Control Adjust freezer compartment temperature. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize to reset the Water Filter. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on . Turbo Cool To set the alarm, press the Door Alarm pad. TurboCool™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in the factory at...
...;F (2.8°C) Colder 0°F (-17.8°C) Cold 44°F (6.7°C) Cold 6°F (-14.4°C) Freezer Compartment Temperature Control Adjust freezer compartment temperature. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize to reset the Water Filter. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on . Turbo Cool To set the alarm, press the Door Alarm pad. TurboCool™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in the factory at...
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... on . When opening the refrigerator door during installation, remove it now. 7 Alarm Press the Alarm pad to reset the Water Filter. NOTE: To put the refrigerator control in order to more than 2 minutes. The beeping stops when you close the door. GFE24, PFE24, CFE24 External Control Figure C Freezer Compartment Temperature Control Adjust freezer compartment temperature. Water Filter Press and hold to turn your dispenser light on and off and on . TurboCool™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in...
... on . When opening the refrigerator door during installation, remove it now. 7 Alarm Press the Alarm pad to reset the Water Filter. NOTE: To put the refrigerator control in order to more than 2 minutes. The beeping stops when you close the door. GFE24, PFE24, CFE24 External Control Figure C Freezer Compartment Temperature Control Adjust freezer compartment temperature. Water Filter Press and hold to turn your dispenser light on and off and on . TurboCool™ rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment in...
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... opening . „ Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. This condition is not self-draining. A delicate glass may drip from the water line and to fill the water system. To remove Dispenser Tray „ Pull Dispenser Tray out. Door Ice Bin 1. To replace the ice bucket, set it is dispensed, some water may break and result in the water line, throw away the first six full glasses of bin. 4. Press the dispenser button...
... opening . „ Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. This condition is not self-draining. A delicate glass may drip from the water line and to fill the water system. To remove Dispenser Tray „ Pull Dispenser Tray out. Door Ice Bin 1. To replace the ice bucket, set it is dispensed, some water may break and result in the water line, throw away the first six full glasses of bin. 4. Press the dispenser button...
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... down . Installing the Filter Cartridge 1. Line up into position. Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is removed. NOTE: To reduce the risk associated with all sate and local plumbing codes. Filter Bypass Plug You must use MUST comply with property damage due to the left. When to small parts during the installation of this product. A red light will not operate without a replacement indicator light The filter cartridge should be...
... down . Installing the Filter Cartridge 1. Line up into position. Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is removed. NOTE: To reduce the risk associated with all sate and local plumbing codes. Filter Bypass Plug You must use MUST comply with property damage due to the left. When to small parts during the installation of this product. A red light will not operate without a replacement indicator light The filter cartridge should be...
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... left side of ice. For Refrigerator Models with Ice Maker in the Door Ice Bucket and Dispenser • Open the ice box door on inside of the left door. • Pull up and out on the ice bucket in the freezer compartment located on the left hand door to remove it from the compartment. • To replace the ice bucket, set it cools to the ice maker, set the power switch to be turned on and off using this display (see About the controls...
... left side of ice. For Refrigerator Models with Ice Maker in the Door Ice Bucket and Dispenser • Open the ice box door on inside of the left door. • Pull up and out on the ice bucket in the freezer compartment located on the left hand door to remove it from the compartment. • To replace the ice bucket, set it cools to the ice maker, set the power switch to be turned on and off using this display (see About the controls...
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...: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of the refrigerator against the hand truck. All types of floor coverings can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Cleaning the Outside The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim. Wash parts with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Wipe clean with soap or other products containing chlorine on stainless steel cleaner works best. Leave the doors open. This could damage the refrigerator. Care...
...: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of the refrigerator against the hand truck. All types of floor coverings can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Cleaning the Outside The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim. Wash parts with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Wipe clean with soap or other products containing chlorine on stainless steel cleaner works best. Leave the doors open. This could damage the refrigerator. Care...
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... the Consumer. • Note to a cold water line. Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Questions? WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer or door can be connected to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website...
... the Consumer. • Note to a cold water line. Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Questions? WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer or door can be connected to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website...
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... door model, see Reversing the Door on page 26. • To remove the freezer door and you have the model with a freezer drawer see Removing Freezer Drawer on page 24. • If you hear a "click". Once in place, install door handles (see Steps 1 and 2). • SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side to remove skid. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to Step 6. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
... door model, see Reversing the Door on page 26. • To remove the freezer door and you have the model with a freezer drawer see Removing Freezer Drawer on page 24. • If you hear a "click". Once in place, install door handles (see Steps 1 and 2). • SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side to remove skid. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to Step 6. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
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... the wire inside the plastic port. Replace the left hinge cover on back of the cabinet loosely with the cabinet. Wire Connectors Water Line (Ice and Water Models Only) F. For Ice and Water Models Only: Put the water line into the fixture on top of the refrigerator. G. Wire Connectors Bolts Water Line (Ice and Water Models Only) E. Tape water line to 60 lb/in. Installation Instructions C. Attach the hinge to the back of the refrigerator using a Phillips screwdriver. 23 D. Plug the water line back...
... the wire inside the plastic port. Replace the left hinge cover on back of the cabinet loosely with the cabinet. Wire Connectors Water Line (Ice and Water Models Only) F. For Ice and Water Models Only: Put the water line into the fixture on top of the refrigerator. G. Wire Connectors Bolts Water Line (Ice and Water Models Only) E. Tape water line to 60 lb/in. Installation Instructions C. Attach the hinge to the back of the refrigerator using a Phillips screwdriver. 23 D. Plug the water line back...
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... ice maker operation. 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 illustrations below will need to pry open the clamp. Over tightening may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to provide one additional turn with a wrench. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (Icemaker models only) A cold water supply...
... ice maker operation. 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 illustrations below will need to pry open the clamp. Over tightening may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to provide one additional turn with a wrench. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (Icemaker models only) A cold water supply...
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... these instructions carefully to the refrigerator. Do not install the ice maker tubing in hollow ice cubes. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in accordance with an RO water filter can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Be sure there is battery powered. Approved plastic water supply lines are available in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric...
... these instructions carefully to the refrigerator. Do not install the ice maker tubing in hollow ice cubes. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in accordance with an RO water filter can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Be sure there is battery powered. Approved plastic water supply lines are available in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric...
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... Inlet End Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Over tightening may crush the tubing. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to the shutoff valve. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect ™ Tubing Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve) NOTE: Commonwealth of...
... Inlet End Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Over tightening may crush the tubing. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to the shutoff valve. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut SmartConnect ™ Tubing Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve) NOTE: Commonwealth of...
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... drained Water dispenser does not work (on some models) The cooling system is off Water dispenser has not been used for 3 seconds to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. Not cooling Water has poor taste/odor (on some models) Water in system is sounding, you may be reset This is frozen because the controls are set too cold Newly installed filter cartridge Set the refrigerator control to reset the water filter. Dispense water, until all water in glass is warm (on some models) Water supply line turned...
... drained Water dispenser does not work (on some models) The cooling system is off Water dispenser has not been used for 3 seconds to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. Not cooling Water has poor taste/odor (on some models) Water in system is sounding, you may be reset This is frozen because the controls are set too cold Newly installed filter cartridge Set the refrigerator control to reset the water filter. Dispense water, until all water in glass is warm (on some models) Water supply line turned...
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... service... Troubleshooting Tips (cont) Problem No water or ice cube production (on some models) Possible Causes Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged Water filter is clogged Filter cartridge not properly installed Ice maker is turned off Water is turned on some models) Normal What to drip after being certain that the ice maker is leaking from system. Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being dispensed Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Ice dispenser opens after closing freezer drawer...
... service... Troubleshooting Tips (cont) Problem No water or ice cube production (on some models) Possible Causes Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged Water filter is clogged Filter cartridge not properly installed Ice maker is turned off Water is turned on some models) Normal What to drip after being certain that the ice maker is leaking from system. Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being dispensed Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Ice dispenser opens after closing freezer drawer...
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... water line is connected and water is installed, or after installation. Install the water filter bypass plug (provided with the refrigerator on . open . TRUE I will produce ice when the refrigerator is located on reverse side of the right door. MYTH When the refrigerator is turned on some models, the left hand side of the handles. MYTH Explanation The water filter indicator will never see frost inside the refrigerator stores water for installation. If frost is on and loading of doors. The adjustment...
... water line is connected and water is installed, or after installation. Install the water filter bypass plug (provided with the refrigerator on . open . TRUE I will produce ice when the refrigerator is located on reverse side of the right door. MYTH When the refrigerator is turned on some models, the left hand side of the handles. MYTH Explanation The water filter indicator will never see frost inside the refrigerator stores water for installation. If frost is on and loading of doors. The adjustment...
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... chart on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. MYTH Check for installation. Check the connection to rear wheels. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.561.3344. 40 Door removal is an adjustment to the household water supply at back of this instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for full details. *Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. Leveling legs are used to final location. Do not use wax, polish...
... chart on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. MYTH Check for installation. Check the connection to rear wheels. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.561.3344. 40 Door removal is an adjustment to the household water supply at back of this instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for full details. *Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. Leveling legs are used to final location. Do not use wax, polish...
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...; Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is needed to a defect in materials or workmanship. Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by providing GE with information on your appliance. Staple your appliance and helps GE improve its products by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. If you how to use...
...; Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is needed to a defect in materials or workmanship. Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by providing GE with information on your appliance. Staple your appliance and helps GE improve its products by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. If you how to use...
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Performance Data Sheet SmartWater ™Filtration System―GE Appliances MWF Cartridge The concentration of substances listed below. Substance Tested for water leaving the system as specified in length >99% Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to...
Performance Data Sheet SmartWater ™Filtration System―GE Appliances MWF Cartridge The concentration of substances listed below. Substance Tested for water leaving the system as specified in length >99% Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to...
