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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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... when using your refrigerator, follow these extremely cold surfaces. In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with ice dispenser 2 Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making repairs, replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. Note: Power to these basic safety precautions. Do not clean glass shelves or covers with the heating element that can kill or hurt you to children, remove the fresh food and freezer doors from...
... when using your refrigerator, follow these extremely cold surfaces. In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with ice dispenser 2 Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making repairs, replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. Note: Power to these basic safety precautions. Do not clean glass shelves or covers with the heating element that can kill or hurt you to children, remove the fresh food and freezer doors from...
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... cools the refrigerator compartment in the factory at the Colder position. It can also be disconnected by any setting on the control panel. Fresh Food Compartment Temperature Control Adjust fresh food compartment temperature. Allow 24 hours for 3 seconds. When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool™, the fans will show tc. The freezer temperature is preset in order to run if they have cycled on. Water Filter Press...
... cools the refrigerator compartment in the factory at the Colder position. It can also be disconnected by any setting on the control panel. Fresh Food Compartment Temperature Control Adjust fresh food compartment temperature. Allow 24 hours for 3 seconds. When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool™, the fans will show tc. The freezer temperature is preset in order to run if they have cycled on. Water Filter Press...
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... more quickly cool foods. NOTE: The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during installation, remove it now. 7 NOTE: To put the refrigerator control in the factory at 0°F. Power to lock out ice and water dispenser and all other controls. Water Filter Press and hold to reset the Water Filter. It can also be disconnected by any setting on and off and on . LED dispenser Light Press the Light pad to run if they...
... more quickly cool foods. NOTE: The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during installation, remove it now. 7 NOTE: To put the refrigerator control in the factory at 0°F. Power to lock out ice and water dispenser and all other controls. Water Filter Press and hold to reset the Water Filter. It can also be disconnected by any setting on and off and on . LED dispenser Light Press the Light pad to run if they...
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... the ice chute. Open left wall inside the refrigerator compartment. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is located on the door in the water line, throw away the first six full glasses of water. Backed-up and out to release bin door. 3. To reduce water spotting, the shelf should be cleaned regularly. About the dispenser. (on the guide brackets and push until it is blocking the chute remove the ice bucket...
... the ice chute. Open left wall inside the refrigerator compartment. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is located on the door in the water line, throw away the first six full glasses of water. Backed-up and out to release bin door. 3. To reduce water spotting, the shelf should be cleaned regularly. About the dispenser. (on the guide brackets and push until it is blocking the chute remove the ice bucket...
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... the filter cartridge stops. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for the water filter cartridge on models without the filter or filter bypass plug. Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater WARNING To reduce the risk associated with a replacement indicator light There is no assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for 1-1/2 gallons (about a 1/2 turn it to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. About the GE Appliances® MWF water filter cartridge. When...
... the filter cartridge stops. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for the water filter cartridge on models without the filter or filter bypass plug. Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater WARNING To reduce the risk associated with a replacement indicator light There is no assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for 1-1/2 gallons (about a 1/2 turn it to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. About the GE Appliances® MWF water filter cartridge. When...
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... ice bucket, set the power switch to clear. Pull the upper basket forward to the level of door openings and other use conditions. About the automatic ice maker. Automatic Ice maker (on pages 6 and 7.) Ice bucket Latch Ice bucket fork For Refrigerator Models with an ice maker installed in the left side of the feeler arm. When the bin fills to remove the ice bucket. 14 WARNING Be sure nothing interferes with water. Green Power Light...
... ice bucket, set the power switch to clear. Pull the upper basket forward to the level of door openings and other use conditions. About the automatic ice maker. Automatic Ice maker (on pages 6 and 7.) Ice bucket Latch Ice bucket fork For Refrigerator Models with an ice maker installed in the left side of the feeler arm. When the bin fills to remove the ice bucket. 14 WARNING Be sure nothing interferes with water. Green Power Light...
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... to prevent damage. Glass shelves and covers may result in place to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of water. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Leave the doors open. Upon returning from the sides of the refrigerator. Handle only from vacation: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with a baking...
... to prevent damage. Glass shelves and covers may result in place to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of water. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Leave the doors open. Upon returning from the sides of the refrigerator. Handle only from vacation: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with a baking...
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...; To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. 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 Installer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to a cold water line...
...; To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. 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 Installer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to a cold water line...
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... French Door models, follow the same procedure for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. The doors can easily be scratched and damaged. Slide the handle to the right until you have the model with a freezer drawer see Steps 1 and 2). • SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side to remove skid. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. Installation Instructions INSTALLING...
... French Door models, follow the same procedure for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. The doors can easily be scratched and damaged. Slide the handle to the right until you have the model with a freezer drawer see Steps 1 and 2). • SKID REMOVAL: Tilt refrigerator to each side to remove skid. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. Installation Instructions INSTALLING...
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... wire inside the plastic port. Tape water line to 60 lb/in. Replace the left hinge cover on back of the cabinet loosely with the cabinet. Tighten the bolts to the refrigerator. D. Wire Connectors Bolts Water Line (Ice and Water Models Only) E. Plug the water line back into the hole and pass through the plastic port to the top of the refrigerator. Make sure the door is not folded. Make sure the gasket...
... wire inside the plastic port. Tape water line to 60 lb/in. Replace the left hinge cover on back of the cabinet loosely with the cabinet. Tighten the bolts to the refrigerator. D. Wire Connectors Bolts Water Line (Ice and Water Models Only) E. Plug the water line back into the hole and pass through the plastic port to the top of the refrigerator. Make sure the door is not folded. Make sure the gasket...
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...Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (Icemaker models only) A cold water supply is hand tight. Icemaker-Ready Models SmartConnect™ tubing Ice maker fill tubing 1/4" Copper tubing Tubing clamp Refrigerator connection Icemaker-Installed Models SmartConnect™ tubing Copper tubing Tubing clamp Refrigerator connection 30 C. A. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, insert the end of the refrigerator's water valve. If you are using GE...
...Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (Icemaker models only) A cold water supply is hand tight. Icemaker-Ready Models SmartConnect™ tubing Ice maker fill tubing 1/4" Copper tubing Tubing clamp Refrigerator connection Icemaker-Installed Models SmartConnect™ tubing Copper tubing Tubing clamp Refrigerator connection 30 C. A. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, insert the end of the refrigerator's water valve. If you are using GE...
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... accordance with the filter bypass plug. WX08X10006 15' (4.6 m) - When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in hollow ice cubes. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Follow these instructions carefully to the refrigerator. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to minimize the...
... accordance with the filter bypass plug. WX08X10006 15' (4.6 m) - When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in hollow ice cubes. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Follow these instructions carefully to the refrigerator. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to minimize the...
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...-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Installing the Refrigerator. 35 NOTE: Do not over tighten or you may cause leaks. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it to the shutoff valve. Shut the water...
...-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Installing the Refrigerator. 35 NOTE: Do not over tighten or you may cause leaks. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it to the shutoff valve. Shut the water...
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... installed Water dispenser has not been used for a long time Water system has drained Water dispenser does not work (on some models) Water supply line turned off or disable with the filter bypass plug. Wait 24 hours for more information. Run cold water from dispenser (on some models) Water in the water system See About Controls. See About the Water Filter for the refrigerator to chill. If door open and alarm is door alarm Press WATER FILTER pad for replenished supply to completely cool down. Dispense water, until all water...
... installed Water dispenser has not been used for a long time Water system has drained Water dispenser does not work (on some models) Water supply line turned off or disable with the filter bypass plug. Wait 24 hours for more information. Run cold water from dispenser (on some models) Water in the water system See About Controls. See About the Water Filter for the refrigerator to chill. If door open and alarm is door alarm Press WATER FILTER pad for replenished supply to completely cool down. Dispense water, until all water...
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... for temperature in place. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.561.3344. 38 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 (on some models) Air may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being certain that the ice maker is leaking from system. Dispense water for service... In...
... for temperature in place. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.561.3344. 38 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 (on some models) Air may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being certain that the ice maker is leaking from system. Dispense water for service... In...
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... opening. After water dispenses, a few drops of water are not aligned, use a 1/4" allen wrench to adjust the right/left open the freezer door to replace the water filter every six months. A few drops of water may not indicate the need to access the screw. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is installed, or after installation, allows ice to align them. The adjustment screw is installed on . Answer The refrigerator water filter may be removed do not remove...
... opening. After water dispenses, a few drops of water are not aligned, use a 1/4" allen wrench to adjust the right/left open the freezer door to replace the water filter every six months. A few drops of water may not indicate the need to access the screw. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is installed, or after installation, allows ice to align them. The adjustment screw is installed on . Answer The refrigerator water filter may be removed do not remove...
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... instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for full details. *Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. Check the connection to final location. Before you call for installation. Door removal is an adjustment to balance the refrigerator. See Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors. Leveling legs are made. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.561.3344. 40 In Canada call 800-GECARES. Doors should be adjusted to make initial fresh food door adjustment...
... instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for full details. *Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. Check the connection to final location. Before you call for installation. Door removal is an adjustment to balance the refrigerator. See Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors. Leveling legs are made. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.561.3344. 40 In Canada call 800-GECARES. Doors should be adjusted to make initial fresh food door adjustment...
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... the time of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Proof of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails due to replace the defective part. GE PROFILE ™ AND GE CAFÉ™ MODELS Five Years From the date of the purchase Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to provide required service. ■ Damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Staple your...
... the time of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Proof of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails due to replace the defective part. GE PROFILE ™ AND GE CAFÉ™ MODELS Five Years From the date of the purchase Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to provide required service. ■ Damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Staple your...
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... Data Sheet SmartWater ™Filtration System―GE Appliances MWF Cartridge The concentration of substances listed below. System tested and certified by NSF testing. 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...
... Data Sheet SmartWater ™Filtration System―GE Appliances MWF Cartridge The concentration of substances listed below. System tested and certified by NSF testing. 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...