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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 la...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 la...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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...accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. I Do not touch the cold surfaces in the refrigerator. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under federal law must ...: We strongly recommend that releases the cubes. Skin may not easily climb inside. DANGER! Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: I Keep fingers out of an extension cord. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! I Take ...
...accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. I Do not touch the cold surfaces in the refrigerator. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under federal law must ...: We strongly recommend that releases the cubes. Skin may not easily climb inside. DANGER! Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: I Keep fingers out of an extension cord. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! I Take ...
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...length or at either end. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to minimize the possibility of this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WARNING! ...HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on ...
...length or at either end. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to minimize the possibility of this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com WARNING! ...HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on ...
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... display will show the actual temperature. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set , the temperature display will show the actual temperature. The temperature controls are on usage ...the Freezer or Fridge pad until the desired temperature is shipped with temperature settings. Tap either the Adjust Freezer or Adjust Refrigerator pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Your controls will look like one of the following: Installation Instructions Consumer Support ...
... display will show the actual temperature. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set , the temperature display will show the actual temperature. The temperature controls are on usage ...the Freezer or Fridge pad until the desired temperature is shipped with temperature settings. Tap either the Adjust Freezer or Adjust Refrigerator pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Your controls will look like one of the following: Installation Instructions Consumer Support ...
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...put the glass close the door. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser (on some models) To use of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off the Energy Saver feature by pressing the Ice & Water pad. If ice is open for more than 3 minutes. I Sometimes...icemaker or auger to freeze shut. Press the glass gently against the dispenser with your glass. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is normal and usually occurs when you close to the crusher. To flush out impurities in the ice storage drawer. Repeat this ...
...put the glass close the door. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser (on some models) To use of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off the Energy Saver feature by pressing the Ice & Water pad. If ice is open for more than 3 minutes. I Sometimes...icemaker or auger to freeze shut. Press the glass gently against the dispenser with your glass. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is normal and usually occurs when you close to the crusher. To flush out impurities in the ice storage drawer. Repeat this ...
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...clear the system and prevent sputtering. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Cartridge Holder Filter Bypass Plug Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. Filter Model MWF Customers in ...filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and...
...clear the system and prevent sputtering. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Cartridge Holder Filter Bypass Plug Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. Filter Model MWF Customers in ...filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and...
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... in a slot on some models) The location of the shelf locks into place. Lift the pan up 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...
... in a slot on some models) The location of the shelf locks into place. Lift the pan up 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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... down . To replace: Engage the bin 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 To remove: Lift bin straight up , then pull out. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on...
... down . To replace: Engage the bin 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 To remove: Lift bin straight up , then pull out. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on...
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...feeler arm. NOTE: In homes with an icemaker installed. The icemaker cycle will stop producing ice. Be sure nothing interferes with water. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, press and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature... water pressure, you may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch of door openings and other use conditions. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. A newly installed...
...feeler arm. NOTE: In homes with an icemaker installed. The icemaker cycle will stop producing ice. Be sure nothing interferes with water. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, press and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature... water pressure, you may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch of door openings and other use conditions. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. A newly installed...
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... a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach, abrasive cleaners or other mild detergents. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of sponge or ... baking soda solution- After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Keep the outside clean. Silver-accented plastic parts. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Wipe ...
... a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach, abrasive cleaners or other mild detergents. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of sponge or ... baking soda solution- After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Keep the outside clean. Silver-accented plastic parts. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Wipe ...
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... cushioned coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to flooding. Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to disengage the icemaker. Press and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to the... when moving . Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. All types 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 qualified servicer drain the...
... cushioned coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to flooding. Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to disengage the icemaker. Press and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to the... when moving . Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. All types 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 qualified servicer drain the...
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NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in on each side, and pull down while depressing the two tabs on the back side of the cover ...to the stop position. Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. ...
NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in on each side, and pull down while depressing the two tabs on the back side of the cover ...to the stop position. Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. ...
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...www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic... 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. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and ...
...www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic... 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. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and ...
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...FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on doors until the refrigerator is in order to leave the doors and handles attached to be scratched and damaged. Doors and passageways leading to the installation... in the final location. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. 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...
...FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on doors until the refrigerator is in order to leave the doors and handles attached to be scratched and damaged. Doors and passageways leading to the installation... in the final location. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. 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...
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...fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the refrigerator doors. Gray Coupling F Remove the two grounding cables with a flat-head screwdriver. G Remove three 10 mm hex-head bolts (right and left). ... the handle A mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. Mounting Fasteners 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Remove the three screws on the gray coupling and pull out the tubing.
...fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the refrigerator doors. Gray Coupling F Remove the two grounding cables with a flat-head screwdriver. G Remove three 10 mm hex-head bolts (right and left). ... the handle A mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. Mounting Fasteners 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Remove the three screws on the gray coupling and pull out the tubing.
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...at the right and left -hand doors, pass the wires and water line through the top hinge pin. 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. Set the hinge, bolts and screw aside. While ... sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is not folded. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on each side of the door. C Securely tape the door shut with a Phillips-head screwdriver at each side. I Remove ...
...at the right and left -hand doors, pass the wires and water line through the top hinge pin. 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. Set the hinge, bolts and screw aside. While ... sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is not folded. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on each side of the door. C Securely tape the door shut with a Phillips-head screwdriver at each side. I Remove ...
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...Line section. If there is required for automatic icemaker operation. NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the frame. 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not a cold water supply, you are ...lock into place. (See page 10.) C Tighten screws completely. (There are already assembled to provide one. A If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it into ...
...Line section. If there is required for automatic icemaker operation. NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the frame. 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not a cold water supply, you are ...lock into place. (See page 10.) C Tighten screws completely. (There are already assembled to provide one. A If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it into ...
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... 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 refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check...
... 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 refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check...
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...If you open the freezer door, you turn counterclockwise, the door will need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When the left door is lower than the right door. Thickness of the center hinge. 22 NOTE: Four fastener rings are... enclosed with the refrigerator. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 12 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs...
...If you open the freezer door, you turn counterclockwise, the door will need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When the left door is lower than the right door. Thickness of the center hinge. 22 NOTE: Four fastener rings are... enclosed with the refrigerator. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 12 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs...
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... leakage or flooding. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the refrigerator. WX08X10025 24 If...supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of the refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water ...
... leakage or flooding. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the refrigerator. WX08X10025 24 If...supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of the refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water ...