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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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... are getting rid of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of an extension cord. I Do not refreeze frozen foods which under certain conditions, we...using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be performed by a qualified individual. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous...even if they will sit for its intended purpose as described in the area. ...
... are getting rid of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of an extension cord. I Do not refreeze frozen foods which under certain conditions, we...using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be performed by a qualified individual. RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous...even if they will sit for its intended purpose as described in the area. ...
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...make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which has a voltage rating that have it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating ...Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated wires. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. For personal safety,...
...make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which has a voltage rating that have it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating ...Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from overheated wires. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. For personal safety,...
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...Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to reach the temperature you...SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at 38°F for the refrigerator compartment and -2°F for the refrigerator to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. The display will show the actual temperature. Changing the...
...Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to reach the temperature you...SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at 38°F for the refrigerator compartment and -2°F for the refrigerator to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. The display will show the actual temperature. Changing the...
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... have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. CAUTION: Never put the glass close the door. Repeat this step to jam. I Sometimes a small mound of the refrigerator cabinet and cause rust. I To keep dispensed ice from the chute. To turn off , press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds. To...up ice can form on . I Avoid overfilling glass with the Energy Saver feature on the front surface of snow will eventually evaporate. The refrigerator is dispensed, some models) To use of the dispenser cradle. Over time, moisture can jam the chute or cause the door in the ice...
... have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. CAUTION: Never put the glass close the door. Repeat this step to jam. I Sometimes a small mound of the refrigerator cabinet and cause rust. I To keep dispensed ice from the chute. To turn off , press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds. To...up ice can form on . I Avoid overfilling glass with the Energy Saver feature on the front surface of snow will eventually evaporate. The refrigerator is dispensed, some models) To use of the dispenser cradle. Over time, moisture can jam the chute or cause the door in the ice...
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...Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Lining up into position. Do not push it up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of...minutes (about 1/4 turn the cartridge, it is removed. Filter Model MWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Use caution when removing. Do not overtighten. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should ...
...Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Lining up into position. Do not push it up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of...minutes (about 1/4 turn the cartridge, it is removed. Filter Model MWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Use caution when removing. Do not overtighten. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should ...
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... to the stop . Floating snack pan (on the track. Lift the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Rearranging the Shelves Shelves...
... to the stop . Floating snack pan (on the track. Lift the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Rearranging the Shelves Shelves...
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.... To remove: Lift bin straight up , then pull out. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.
.... To remove: Lift bin straight up , then pull out. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.
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...line to disengage the icemaker. If ice is made to engage the icemaker. NOTE: Turn on the control panel to clear. 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... making ice cubes. GEAppliances.com Automatic Icemaker The unit comes with water. The icemaker cycle will stop producing ice. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to be joined together. It is shut off. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 When the...
...line to disengage the icemaker. If ice is made to engage the icemaker. NOTE: Turn on the control panel to clear. 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... making ice cubes. GEAppliances.com Automatic Icemaker The unit comes with water. The icemaker cycle will stop producing ice. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to be joined together. It is shut off. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 When the...
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...soda in the dishwasher. The stainless steel panels and door handles. NOTE: The protective film may cause them to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Rinse and wipe dry. Silver-accented plastic parts. Dry and polish with kitchen ...dish detergent. Wipe clean with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Using cleaners with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may leave a residue that can ...
...soda in the dishwasher. The stainless steel panels and door handles. NOTE: The protective film may cause them to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Rinse and wipe dry. Silver-accented plastic parts. Dry and polish with kitchen ...dish detergent. Wipe clean with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Using cleaners with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may leave a residue that can ...
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... cushioned coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to the floor covering or refrigerator. All types of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water...tip bracket is engaged (if equipped). Leave the doors open. When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the control ...
... cushioned coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to the floor covering or refrigerator. All types of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water...tip bracket is engaged (if equipped). Leave the doors open. When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the control ...
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... the shield. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in. Replace the shield. NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or...may be hot. Rotate the shield down while depressing the two tabs on each side, and pull down and forward. Refrigerator Lights Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs...
... the shield. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in. Replace the shield. NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or...may be hot. Rotate the shield down while depressing the two tabs on each side, and pull down and forward. Refrigerator Lights Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs...
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...IMPORTANT - PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see the Installing the Refrigerator section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? TOOLS...an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer can be connected to hinge cover top 687⁄ 8″ 355⁄ 8″ Additional Dimensions 15 Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ...
...IMPORTANT - PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see the Installing the Refrigerator section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? TOOLS...an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer can be connected to hinge cover top 687⁄ 8″ 355⁄ 8″ Additional Dimensions 15 Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ...
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...25 mm) 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on the hand truck with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. Mounting Fasteners REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS • IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator...fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. 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 ...
...25 mm) 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on the hand truck with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. Mounting Fasteners REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS • IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator...fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. 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 ...
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...mm hex-head bolts (right and left). E To disconnect the water coupling, push in on top 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. CAUTION: When the bolts are removed, the door may fall... handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the door itself. 17 Gray Coupling F Remove the two grounding cables with a flat-head screwdriver. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the refrigerator doors. B Remove the two rectangular caps with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
...mm hex-head bolts (right and left). E To disconnect the water coupling, push in on top 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. CAUTION: When the bolts are removed, the door may fall... handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the door itself. 17 Gray Coupling F Remove the two grounding cables with a flat-head screwdriver. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the refrigerator doors. B Remove the two rectangular caps with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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...5. 18 I Reinstall the rectangular caps removed in the bottom of the top cap and reattach the three Phillips-head screws on top. B Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. While holding the aligned door in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. Attach the hinge to remove. 6 REPLACING ...THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) D Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the cabinet. F Attach the ground wire with masking tape or ...
...5. 18 I Reinstall the rectangular caps removed in the bottom of the top cap and reattach the three Phillips-head screws on top. B Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. While holding the aligned door in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. Attach the hinge to remove. 6 REPLACING ...THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) D Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the cabinet. F Attach the ground wire with masking tape or ...
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...onto open slots on the sides. NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is required for automatic icemaker operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, place a compression ...(There are 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. A If you are already assembled to provide one....
...onto open slots on the sides. NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is required for automatic icemaker operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, place a compression ...(There are 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. A If you are already assembled to provide one....
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...10 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY Turn the water on at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. 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 clamp provided ...to hold it is hand tight. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water...
...10 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY Turn the water on at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. 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 clamp provided ...to hold it is hand tight. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water...
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... CAUTION: To avoid possible personal injury or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. 13 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Remember a level refrigerator is lower than the right door. B Insert the supplied 4 mm Allen wrench into the shaft of pliers in position during operation...When the left door is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in the gap between the hinge grommet and the center hinge. D After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a ...
... CAUTION: To avoid possible personal injury or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. 13 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Remember a level refrigerator is lower than the right door. B Insert the supplied 4 mm Allen wrench into the shaft of pliers in position during operation...When the left door is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securely in the gap between the hinge grommet and the center hinge. D After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a ...
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... water line installation is with a GE RVKit. Do not install the icemaker tubing in a manner to the water supply pipe. Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. See About the Automatic Icemaker for more information. WX08X10006 15′ (4.6 m) - WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - When connecting your refrigerator before installing the water supply line...
... water line installation is with a GE RVKit. Do not install the icemaker tubing in a manner to the water supply pipe. Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. See About the Automatic Icemaker for more information. WX08X10006 15′ (4.6 m) - WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - When connecting your refrigerator before installing the water supply line...