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...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 35 State of the refrigerator compartment. 197D7926P002 49-60599 05-09 JR Customers 33 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE Model 26 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'...
...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 35 State of the refrigerator compartment. 197D7926P002 49-60599 05-09 JR Customers 33 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE Model 26 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'...
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...on the shelves in this Owner's Manual. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: I Keep fingers out of the past. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips USE OF ... be properly installed and located in . I Take off the doors. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. I Unplug the refrigerator before it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in the vicinity of the cord be performed...
...on the shelves in this Owner's Manual. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: I Keep fingers out of the past. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips USE OF ... be properly installed and located in . I Take off the doors. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. I Unplug the refrigerator before it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in the vicinity of the cord be performed...
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... of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its.... For personal safety, this appliance is properly grounded. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. When moving the...
... of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its.... For personal safety, this appliance is properly grounded. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. When moving the...
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...the 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. Internal control models: To change the temperature, press and ...display will return to reach the temperature you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. Your controls will look like one of the following: Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...
...the 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. Internal control models: To change the temperature, press and ...display will return to reach the temperature you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. Your controls will look like one of the following: Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...
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...reduce water spotting, the shelf should not be dispensed even though you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be cleaned regularly. To flush out impurities in the chute to unlock the dispenser. Internal Water Dispenser (on...glass with ice and use the internal water dispenser, place a Push glass underneath the water outlet and push gently against the top of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off the Energy Saver feature by pressing the Ice & Water pad. I Beverages and foods should be air in the water...
...reduce water spotting, the shelf should not be dispensed even though you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be cleaned regularly. To flush out impurities in the chute to unlock the dispenser. Internal Water Dispenser (on...glass with ice and use the internal water dispenser, place a Push glass underneath the water outlet and push gently against the top of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off the Energy Saver feature by pressing the Ice & Water pad. I Beverages and foods should be air in the water...
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...NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Filter Model MWF Customers in the system, the filter cartridge may be replaced every six months or if the flow of water may cause...must use the 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. As you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it stops.
...NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Filter Model MWF Customers in the system, the filter cartridge may be replaced every six months or if the flow of water may cause...must use the 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. As you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it stops.
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... top hook at the back and bring the shelf out. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Spillproof Shelves Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from the shelf...
... top hook at the back and bring the shelf out. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Spillproof Shelves Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from the shelf...
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... on the door and push down. To replace or relocate: Slide in the molded supports on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on some models) To remove: Lift the bin straight up , then pull out. To replace: Engage...
... on the door and push down. To replace or relocate: Slide in the molded supports on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on some models) To remove: Lift the bin straight up , then pull out. To replace: Engage...
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... operated before the water connection is normal for several cubes to be joined together. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice. Throw away the first few batches of the feeler arm, the ...Instructions About the automatic icemaker. You will stop producing ice. When the bin fills to disengage the icemaker. NOTE: In homes 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...
... operated before the water connection is normal for several cubes to be joined together. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice. Throw away the first few batches of the feeler arm, the ...Instructions About the automatic icemaker. You will stop producing ice. When the bin fills to disengage the icemaker. NOTE: In homes 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...
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... cleaning around switches, lights or controls. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of the refrigerator. NOTE: The protective film may leave a residue that will need to be cleaned with a soft cloth. Rinse and wipe dry. Handle ..., may cause them to shatter. Bumping tempered glass can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts with soap or other products containing chlorine on the door handles and...
... cleaning around switches, lights or controls. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of the refrigerator. NOTE: The protective film may leave a residue that will need to be cleaned with a soft cloth. Rinse and wipe dry. Handle ..., may cause them to shatter. Bumping tempered glass can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts with soap or other products containing chlorine on the door handles and...
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...return it to prevent damage. Leave the doors open. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) to prevent serious ...in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . This could damage the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator stays in . If the temperature can ...
...return it to prevent damage. Leave the doors open. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) to prevent serious ...in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . This could damage the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator stays in . If the temperature can ...
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... of the same or lower wattage. Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in . NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and forward. Replace the... the back side of the same or lower wattage. NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be hot. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Refrigerator Lights Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Plug the...
... of the same or lower wattage. Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Plug the refrigerator back in . NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and forward. Replace the... the back side of the same or lower wattage. NOTE: Reveal® appliance bulbs may be hot. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Refrigerator Lights Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Plug the...
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... BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? Installation of the installer. • Product failure due 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...
... BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? Installation of the installer. • Product failure due 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...
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...top cap and doors can easily 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 often enough to ...be at least 36″ wide in the final location. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. We strongly recommend that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the...
...top cap and doors can easily 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 often enough to ...be at least 36″ wide in the final location. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. We strongly recommend that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the...
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... fasteners and tighten the set screws with a flat-head screwdriver. Gray Coupling F Remove the two grounding cables 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...
... fasteners and tighten the set screws with a flat-head screwdriver. Gray Coupling F Remove the two grounding cables 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...
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... and the gap between the doors is not folded. Do not tighten bolts completely. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on the door is flush against the cabinet and is even across the front. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin... 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. C Securely tape the door shut with the cabinet and...
... and the gap between the doors is not folded. Do not tighten bolts completely. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on the door is flush against the cabinet and is even across the front. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin... 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. C Securely tape the door shut with the cabinet and...
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... they lock into place. (See page 10.) C Tighten screws completely. (There are already assembled 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 using the... GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket...
... they lock into place. (See page 10.) C Tighten screws completely. (There are already assembled 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 using the... GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket...
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.... Overtightening may need to pry open the clamp. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it in position. You may cause leaks. Ferrule 1/4″ (sleeve) Compression Nut... Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 21 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...
.... Overtightening may need to pry open the clamp. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it in position. You may cause leaks. Ferrule 1/4″ (sleeve) Compression Nut... Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 21 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...
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...Screwdriver 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 0.04″. D After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a pair of the center hinge. 22 ... point A If you open the freezer door, you turn counterclockwise, the door will need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When you can see the center hinge. B Insert the supplied 4 mm Allen wrench into the shaft of pliers in position during operation...
...Screwdriver 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 0.04″. D After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a pair of the center hinge. 22 ... point A If you open the freezer door, you turn counterclockwise, the door will need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When you can see the center hinge. B Insert the supplied 4 mm Allen wrench into the shaft of pliers in position during operation...
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...more information. Do not install the icemaker tubing in hollow ice cubes. WX08X10025 24 Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. When using copper, be...in the following lengths: 6′ (1.8 m) - To determine how much tubing you need . GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in accordance with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. If you need : measure...
...more information. Do not install the icemaker tubing in hollow ice cubes. WX08X10025 24 Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. When using copper, be...in the following lengths: 6′ (1.8 m) - To determine how much tubing you need . GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in accordance with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. If you need : measure...