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Customers 41 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 21 and 25 Congélateur inférieur Réfrig...243;n La sección en español empieza en la página 89 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water...18 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 26, 27 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 28-30 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 31-33 Trim Kits and Decorator Panels . . . .16, 17 Troubleshooting Tips . ...
Customers 41 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 21 and 25 Congélateur inférieur Réfrig...243;n La sección en español empieza en la página 89 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water...18 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 26, 27 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 28-30 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 31-33 Trim Kits and Decorator Panels . . . .16, 17 Troubleshooting Tips . ...
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...REFRIGERATOR 37 F PRECISE FILL OPTIONS TURBO COOL ENERGY SAVER DOOR ALARM Control style C, LED External Controls (on some models) Control style D, External Controls (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature settings. Setting either or both controls to the refrigerator. 4 Control ... are preset in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on some models) HOME HELP LOCK Hold for the freezer compartment. About the controls with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this...
...REFRIGERATOR 37 F PRECISE FILL OPTIONS TURBO COOL ENERGY SAVER DOOR ALARM Control style C, LED External Controls (on some models) Control style D, External Controls (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature settings. Setting either or both controls to the refrigerator. 4 Control ... are preset in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on some models) HOME HELP LOCK Hold for the freezer compartment. About the controls with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this...
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... off electrical power to the refrigerator. Then press the COLDER pad again and it will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Models with External Dispensers: Access By: Home > Options > Information and Settings > Cooling System Off To turn the cooling system off , tap the WARMER pad for either...
... off electrical power to the refrigerator. Then press the COLDER pad again and it will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Models with External Dispensers: Access By: Home > Options > Information and Settings > Cooling System Off To turn the cooling system off , tap the WARMER pad for either...
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...refrigerator compartment will continue to the original setting. The beeping stops when you close the door. (on some models) (on some models) (on some models) About Energy Saver (on some models) 6 The refrigerator is equipped with the Energy Saver feature enabled. Over time, moisture can also be ...changed during TurboCool. How to more than 2 minutes. The refrigerator temperature display will cycle on some models) This product is shipped with an Energy Saver feature. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool is open for eight hours. About Door ...
...refrigerator compartment will continue to the original setting. The beeping stops when you close the door. (on some models) (on some models) (on some models) About Energy Saver (on some models) 6 The refrigerator is equipped with the Energy Saver feature enabled. Over time, moisture can also be ...changed during TurboCool. How to more than 2 minutes. The refrigerator temperature display will cycle on some models) This product is shipped with an Energy Saver feature. After 8 hours, or if TurboCool is open for eight hours. About Door ...
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...quality that are patented and designed specifically for the nearest Mabe Service Center. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for quality, performance and reliability. Lining up the arrow on some models) for better flow from the dispenser. (on the temperature display. Press... Use the Dispenser section. When to allow for 3 seconds. The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for GE products. About the water filter. (on some models) Cartridge Holder Cartridge Holder (on the cartridge. DO NOT pull down . The icemaker will feel it "click...
...quality that are patented and designed specifically for the nearest Mabe Service Center. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for quality, performance and reliability. Lining up the arrow on some models) for better flow from the dispenser. (on the temperature display. Press... Use the Dispenser section. When to allow for 3 seconds. The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for GE products. About the water filter. (on some models) Cartridge Holder Cartridge Holder (on the cartridge. DO NOT pull down . The icemaker will feel it "click...
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...designed to help prevent spills from dripping to side. Slide the shelf out until it is horizontal and slide the shelf in a slot on some models) Spillproof shelves have wire shelves that the shelf sits flat after reinstallation and doesn't move freely from the shelf. Lower the shelf into place....up , insert the top hook at the back and bring the shelf out. Tilt the shelf up to drop the shelf into place. Some models have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to reach items stored behind the front bar. To remove or replace the shelves, see ...
...designed to help prevent spills from dripping to side. Slide the shelf out until it is horizontal and slide the shelf in a slot on some models) Spillproof shelves have wire shelves that the shelf sits flat after reinstallation and doesn't move freely from the shelf. Lower the shelf into place....up , insert the top hook at the back and bring the shelf out. Tilt the shelf up to drop the shelf into place. Some models have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to reach items stored behind the front bar. To remove or replace the shelves, see ...
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... or removed. rear locating tabs are on the Door To remove: Lift the bin straight up , then pull out. About the additional features. Not all models. Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack To remove: Lift the rack straight up , then pull out. Adjustable Bins on the basket. The bin will lock in the...
... or removed. rear locating tabs are on the Door To remove: Lift the bin straight up , then pull out. About the additional features. Not all models. Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack To remove: Lift the rack straight up , then pull out. Adjustable Bins on the basket. The bin will lock in the...
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... or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Lock all four swing locks are on some models) Slide the control all the way to provide high humidity recommended for most fruits. Lift the... front of the drawer into the drawer supports, making sure the swing locks fit on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to the left for most vegetables.... Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (on all four swing locks to the stop position. Rotate all models. GEAppliances.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on the drawer slots. Place the sides of the drawer up and...
... or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Lock all four swing locks are on some models) Slide the control all the way to provide high humidity recommended for most fruits. Lift the... front of the drawer into the drawer supports, making sure the swing locks fit on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to the left for most vegetables.... Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan (on all four swing locks to the stop position. Rotate all models. GEAppliances.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on the drawer slots. Place the sides of the drawer up and...
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... the tabs on the front fit into the drawer. the wire tabs and wire hooks on all features are out of the slide. Not all models. Pull the divider forward until it stops. Push down to release it into the vent slots on the metal slide brackets and is held in... Tabs To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out to release the front locating tabs and lift out. Single Drawer Models Freezer Shelves and Baskets Double Drawer Models A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket A deep full-width basket with swing locks. Turn the divider slightly to the...
... the tabs on the front fit into the drawer. the wire tabs and wire hooks on all features are out of the slide. Not all models. Pull the divider forward until it stops. Push down to release it into the vent slots on the metal slide brackets and is held in... Tabs To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out to release the front locating tabs and lift out. Single Drawer Models Freezer Shelves and Baskets Double Drawer Models A shelf above the ice storage bin A half-width basket A deep full-width basket with swing locks. Turn the divider slightly to the...
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...frequently, old ice cubes will stop producing ice. If ice is available at extra cost. Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Shelf Switch (Single Drawer Models) To reach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out, Always be sure to replace the shelf. Always be ...sure to replace the basket. Mullion Ice Box Door Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch (Ice & Water Models) Lift and pull To reach the icemaker power switch and access Ice, open the top freezer drawer and remove the full-width basket. Power switch...
...frequently, old ice cubes will stop producing ice. If ice is available at extra cost. Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Shelf Switch (Single Drawer Models) To reach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out, Always be sure to replace the shelf. Always be ...sure to replace the basket. Mullion Ice Box Door Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch (Ice & Water Models) Lift and pull To reach the icemaker power switch and access Ice, open the top freezer drawer and remove the full-width basket. Power switch...
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...when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will illuminate. Dispenser Cradle Spill Shelf To Use the Internal Water Dispenser (on some models) The water dispenser is located on the left wall inside the If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is Push the water ...it through with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb. Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for more than 3 minutes. The spill shelf is dispensed, some models) Spill Shelf Select CUBED ICE ,CRUSHED ICE or WATER. Locking the Dispenser Press the LOCK pad for 3 seconds to , but not touching, the ...
...when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will illuminate. Dispenser Cradle Spill Shelf To Use the Internal Water Dispenser (on some models) The water dispenser is located on the left wall inside the If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is Push the water ...it through with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb. Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for more than 3 minutes. The spill shelf is dispensed, some models) Spill Shelf Select CUBED ICE ,CRUSHED ICE or WATER. Locking the Dispenser Press the LOCK pad for 3 seconds to , but not touching, the ...
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... that contain petroleum distillates, can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Dispenser drip area Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area (on some models). Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to dispense, then reset. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to ...of water. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to select the desired amount. Models with a feature called Precise Fill. Care and cleaning of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Keep the outside clean...
... that contain petroleum distillates, can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Dispenser drip area Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area (on some models). Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to dispense, then reset. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to ...of water. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to select the desired amount. Models with a feature called Precise Fill. Care and cleaning of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Keep the outside clean...
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...light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the back. Freezer Light (on some models) CAUTION: Light bulbs may be replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in . NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from... GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. If this assembly needs to the light circuit. Light Shield Appearance may vary 15 Refrigerator Compartment (on some models) CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Replacing the light bulbs. Plug the ...
...light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the back. Freezer Light (on some models) CAUTION: Light bulbs may be replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in . NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from... GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. If this assembly needs to the light circuit. Light Shield Appearance may vary 15 Refrigerator Compartment (on some models) CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Replacing the light bulbs. Plug the ...
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... panels to install door panels. If you are installing the pre-cut decorator panels, pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can order pre-cut filler panels are equipped with the panel itself being no larger than...8243; (6 mm) thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as 1/8″ cardboard, that allow you to match your kitchen cabinets. For panel-required models Read these instructions completely and carefully. Left Fresh Food Door Right Fresh Food Door Filler 3/4″ (19 mm) 3/4″ (19 mm) 2 1/2″ (63.5...
... panels to install door panels. If you are installing the pre-cut decorator panels, pre-cut black or white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you can order pre-cut filler panels are equipped with the panel itself being no larger than...8243; (6 mm) thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as 1/8″ cardboard, that allow you to match your kitchen cabinets. For panel-required models Read these instructions completely and carefully. Left Fresh Food Door Right Fresh Food Door Filler 3/4″ (19 mm) 3/4″ (19 mm) 2 1/2″ (63.5...
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...water line. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at ... MAY NEED Adjustable Wrench 3/8″ and 5/16″ Socket Ratchet/Driver 1/4″ Outer Diameter Compression Nut and Ferrule (sleeve) (icemaker models only) Phillips-Head Screwdriver PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door...
...water line. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at ... MAY NEED Adjustable Wrench 3/8″ and 5/16″ Socket Ratchet/Driver 1/4″ Outer Diameter Compression Nut and Ferrule (sleeve) (icemaker models only) Phillips-Head Screwdriver PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door...
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... forward. Both must be less than 36 inches. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). models) WARNING Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator can result. Injury to Install (2 Holes) RH Holes 71⁄4″ Base Bracket on the template sheet, approximately 71...
... forward. Both must be less than 36 inches. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET (on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). models) WARNING Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator can result. Injury to Install (2 Holes) RH Holes 71⁄4″ Base Bracket on the template sheet, approximately 71...
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... case top to avoid readjustment of the refrigerator's water valve. Lift off and remove top cap. B Remove the fresh-food door. Standard Depth Counter Depth Models Models Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1/2″ (13 mm) REMOVE TOP ...NOTE: This refrigerator is not necessary to remove doors, skip Step A. Refer to Steps 1 through 3 of the top cap. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to "...
... case top to avoid readjustment of the refrigerator's water valve. Lift off and remove top cap. B Remove the fresh-food door. Standard Depth Counter Depth Models Models Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1/2″ (13 mm) REMOVE TOP ...NOTE: This refrigerator is not necessary to remove doors, skip Step A. Refer to Steps 1 through 3 of the top cap. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to "...
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... The anti-tip floor bracket should line up with extension to turn with an icemaker, before plugging in position. B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as ... to hold it . Use a 3/8″ hex wrench with your refrigerator. Roller adjusting screws To adjust the rollers on 21' Counter Depth models: These models also have rear adjustable rollers so you can align the refrigerator with extension, or an adjustable wrench. If you are using copper tubing, insert...
... The anti-tip floor bracket should line up with extension to turn with an icemaker, before plugging in position. B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as ... to hold it . Use a 3/8″ hex wrench with your refrigerator. Roller adjusting screws To adjust the rollers on 21' Counter Depth models: These models also have rear adjustable rollers so you can align the refrigerator with extension, or an adjustable wrench. If you are using copper tubing, insert...
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... door. be A A (appearance may vary) A (appearance may vary) Plastic handle (on some models): • Remove the handle mounting fasteners with a mild detergent. NOTE: For A Badge Double Door models follow the same procedure on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and off of... the handle with the 3/32″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: ...
... door. be A A (appearance may vary) A (appearance may vary) Plastic handle (on some models): • Remove the handle mounting fasteners with a mild detergent. NOTE: For A Badge Double Door models follow the same procedure on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and off of... the handle with the 3/32″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: ...
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... vary) Plastic handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with tahe3/s3e2t″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the bottom of handle A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the...
... vary) Plastic handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with tahe3/s3e2t″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the bottom of handle A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the...