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Customers 33 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE Model 26 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à ...Controls 4, 5 Dispenser 5 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Fresh Food Storage Options 7-9 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 16-23 Installing the Water Line 24-26 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .27-30 Normal Operating Sounds 27 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet...
Customers 33 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE Model 26 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à ...Controls 4, 5 Dispenser 5 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Fresh Food Storage Options 7-9 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 16-23 Installing the Water Line 24-26 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .27-30 Normal Operating Sounds 27 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet...
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...surfaces in this or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. I Do not allow children to product disposal. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. I Do not refreeze frozen foods which under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the... use of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to do. I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or ...
...surfaces in this or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. I Do not allow children to product disposal. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. I Do not refreeze frozen foods which under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the... use of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to do. I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or ...
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... is encountered, it is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances...power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. The power cord of this appliance. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to minimize...
... is encountered, it is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances...power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. The power cord of this appliance. The refrigerator should always be properly grounded. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to minimize...
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... Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the ...desired temperature is displayed. Once the desired temperature has been set , the temperature display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the controls with protective film covering the temperature controls...
... Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the ...desired temperature is displayed. Once the desired temperature has been set , the temperature display will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the controls with protective film covering the temperature controls...
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...water outlet and push gently against the top of water. To turn off the Energy Saver feature by pressing the Ice & Water pad. The refrigerator is equipped with your glass. If moisture does appear on the front surface of narrow glasses. Important Facts About Your Dispenser I Beverages and ... from the chute. The spill shelf is dispensed, some models) The door alarm will eventually evaporate. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is open for at least two minutes to the storage drawer. It may cause the icemaker or auger to freeze shut. Cans, bottles or...
...water outlet and push gently against the top of water. To turn off the Energy Saver feature by pressing the Ice & Water pad. The refrigerator is equipped with your glass. If moisture does appear on the front surface of narrow glasses. Important Facts About Your Dispenser I Beverages and ... from the chute. The spill shelf is dispensed, some models) The door alarm will eventually evaporate. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is open for at least two minutes to the storage drawer. It may cause the icemaker or auger to freeze shut. Cans, bottles or...
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...: To order additional filter cartridges in the system, the filter cartridge may be replaced every six months or if the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of the...or filter bypass plug. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you turn . Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the water filter.
...: To order additional filter cartridges in the system, the filter cartridge may be replaced every six months or if the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of the...or filter bypass plug. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you turn . Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the water filter.
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... 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About fresh food storage options. Lift the pan up , insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the snack pan is adjustable and can be changed like the other...
... 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About fresh food storage options. Lift the pan up , insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the snack pan is adjustable and can be changed like the other...
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... pull out. The bin will lock in place. It will lock in the molded supports on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8
... pull out. The bin will lock in place. It will lock in the molded supports on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8
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... cloudy, taste stale and shrink. NOTE: In homes with the sweep of ice to allow the water line to begin making ice cubes. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, press and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to engage the... Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to disengage the icemaker. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is not used frequently, old ice cubes will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with an icemaker...
... cloudy, taste stale and shrink. NOTE: In homes with the sweep of ice to allow the water line to begin making ice cubes. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, press and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to engage the... Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to disengage the icemaker. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is not used frequently, old ice cubes will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with an icemaker...
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... or other mild detergents. Wipe clean with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may permanently affect the appearance of your new refrigerator. Use an appliance wax polish on stainless steel cleaner works best. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with a sponge, damp cloth ...After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Do not scrub with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of baking ...
... or other mild detergents. Wipe clean with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may permanently affect the appearance of your new refrigerator. Use an appliance wax polish on stainless steel cleaner works best. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with a sponge, damp cloth ...After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Do not scrub with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of baking ...
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...supply line (on some models) and ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if equipped). When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (... (15 ml) of baking soda to flooding. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. This could damage the refrigerator. All types of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. If the temperature can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those...
...supply line (on some models) and ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if equipped). When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (... (15 ml) of baking soda to flooding. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. This could damage the refrigerator. All types of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. If the temperature can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those...
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....2002. NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be ordered from the outlet. Unplug the power cord from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Plug the refrigerator back in . Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Replace with an appliance bulb... of the same or lower wattage. Replace the shield. Plug the refrigerator back in . Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from the ...
....2002. NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be ordered from the outlet. Unplug the power cord from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Plug the refrigerator back in . Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Replace with an appliance bulb... of the same or lower wattage. Replace the shield. Plug the refrigerator back in . Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from the ...
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... Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is available at extra cost from your dealer... 687⁄ 8″ 355⁄ 8″ Additional Dimensions 15 A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions?
... Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is available at extra cost from your dealer... 687⁄ 8″ 355⁄ 8″ Additional Dimensions 15 A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions?
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...moved indoors. Start with the 1/8″ Allen wrench A and remove the handle. Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws ...plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with Step 1. • If it fully loaded. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain...
...moved indoors. Start with the 1/8″ Allen wrench A and remove the handle. Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws ...plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with Step 1. • If it fully loaded. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain...
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... fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Mounting Fasteners 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Remove the three screws on the gray coupling and pull out the tubing. G Remove three 10 mm hex-head bolts (right and left... Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the door itself. 17 B Remove the two rectangular caps with a flat-head screwdriver. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the...
... fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Mounting Fasteners 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Remove the three screws on the gray coupling and pull out the tubing. G Remove three 10 mm hex-head bolts (right and left... Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the door itself. 17 B Remove the two rectangular caps with a flat-head screwdriver. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the...
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... is not folded. Set the hinge, bolts and screw aside. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on each side of the top cap and reattach the three Phillips-head screws on top of the...I Remove the two bolts using a 3/16″ Allen wrench and two Phillips-head screws from the center hinge. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) H Lift the door straight up to the top of the cabinet. Do not tighten bolts completely. I Reinstall the rectangular caps...
... is not folded. Set the hinge, bolts and screw aside. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on each side of the top cap and reattach the three Phillips-head screws on top of the...I Remove the two bolts using a 3/16″ Allen wrench and two Phillips-head screws from the center hinge. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) H Lift the door straight up to the top of the cabinet. Do not tighten bolts completely. I Reinstall the rectangular caps...
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...refrigerator power cord is required for automatic icemaker operation. See Installing the Water Line section. Slot 8 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN Hook the ends of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. A If you are already assembled to provide one. If you are using the GE... four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it into the frame. 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not plugged into the wall outlet. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE...
...refrigerator power cord is required for automatic icemaker operation. See Installing the Water Line section. Slot 8 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN Hook the ends of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. A If you are already assembled to provide one. If you are using the GE... four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it into the frame. 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not plugged into the wall outlet. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE...
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... nut until it in position. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.... Installation Instructions 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for ...
... nut until it in position. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.... Installation Instructions 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for ...
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... adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a pair of fastener rings you need to lower it. 13 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. If you will move up. The number of pliers in position during operation and cleaning. ...
... adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a pair of fastener rings you need to lower it. 13 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. If you will move up. The number of pliers in position during operation and cleaning. ...
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...do not hook up the water line to minimize the risk of electric shock, or is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is not warranted by turning the Ice Off feature ON. When using copper...the icemaker tubing in accordance with the MWF filter can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, disable the icemaker by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - See About the Automatic Icemaker for more information...
...do not hook up the water line to minimize the risk of electric shock, or is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is not warranted by turning the Ice Off feature ON. When using copper...the icemaker tubing in accordance with the MWF filter can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, disable the icemaker by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - See About the Automatic Icemaker for more information...