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... dirty work out of the retractable shelf • TurboCool™ setting - Add a designer look with smooth, beveled doors • External water dispenser with water filtration system - Maintain the fresh tastes of mind • Adjustable spillproof glass shelves - You'll have instant access to automatically create filtered ice • BrightSpace™ interior with top and bottom bevels - Specification Revised 8/10 210896 Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with External Dispenser Features...
... dirty work out of the retractable shelf • TurboCool™ setting - Add a designer look with smooth, beveled doors • External water dispenser with water filtration system - Maintain the fresh tastes of mind • Adjustable spillproof glass shelves - You'll have instant access to automatically create filtered ice • BrightSpace™ interior with top and bottom bevels - Specification Revised 8/10 210896 Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator with External Dispenser Features...
Owners Manual
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...Care and Cleaning 13-14 Controls 4-5 Crispers and Pans 10 Freezer 11 Replacing the Light Bulbs 15 Shelves and Bins 8, 9 Water Filter 6, 7 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .17-21 Installing the Water Line 30-32 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 16 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 22, 23 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 24-26 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .33-37 Normal Operating Sounds 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover...
...Care and Cleaning 13-14 Controls 4-5 Crispers and Pans 10 Freezer 11 Replacing the Light Bulbs 15 Shelves and Bins 8, 9 Water Filter 6, 7 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .17-21 Installing the Water Line 30-32 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 16 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 22, 23 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 24-26 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .33-37 Normal Operating Sounds 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover...
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... or hands on the shelves in this Owner's Manual. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in accordance with the moving parts of the cord be performed by a qualified individual. Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to these extremely cold surfaces. Do not store or use of the past. NOTE...
... or hands on the shelves in this Owner's Manual. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in accordance with the moving parts of the cord be performed by a qualified individual. Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to these extremely cold surfaces. Do not store or use of the past. NOTE...
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... desired temperature is displayed. Changing the Temperature For Controls-on usage and operating environment. The temperature controls can display both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 4 seconds. Several adjustments may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on -the-Door Models: To change the temperature, tap either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in...
... desired temperature is displayed. Changing the Temperature For Controls-on usage and operating environment. The temperature controls can display both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 4 seconds. Several adjustments may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on -the-Door Models: To change the temperature, tap either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in...
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When to Replace the Filter There is a replacement indicator light for 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons) to spurt from the end of water may drip down on the cartridge. Use caution when removing. Lining up the arrow on the temperature display. This light will feel it "click" as it to the left. A small amount of the cartridge. When the cartridge is properly installed, you will turn orange to tell you...
When to Replace the Filter There is a replacement indicator light for 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons) to spurt from the end of water may drip down on the cartridge. Use caution when removing. Lining up the arrow on the temperature display. This light will feel it "click" as it to the left. A small amount of the cartridge. When the cartridge is properly installed, you will turn orange to tell you...
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... the end of water may be ejected as it stops. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Close the cartridge cover. About the water filter. (on 20 models only) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of water to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. 7 Filter Model GSWF Customers in the...
... the end of water may be ejected as it stops. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Close the cartridge cover. About the water filter. (on 20 models only) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of water to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. 7 Filter Model GSWF Customers in the...
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... water system. Shelf Ice Bin To reach the power switch. To Use the Dispenser (on the left wall If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice cubes. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings...
... water system. Shelf Ice Bin To reach the power switch. To Use the Dispenser (on the left wall If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice cubes. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings...
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... level - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Consumer - Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to a cold water line. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve...
... level - WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Consumer - Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to a cold water line. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Keep these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve...
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... bottom freezer drawer. NOTES: • Before making the connection to connect the filter. Refer to support it fully loaded. We strongly recommend that could clog the screen of the door during top cap reinstallation. B Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1 through 3 of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit...
... bottom freezer drawer. NOTES: • Before making the connection to connect the filter. Refer to support it fully loaded. We strongly recommend that could clog the screen of the door during top cap reinstallation. B Remove the fresh-food door. Refer to Steps 1 through 3 of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit...
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...the fitting. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4" Copper Tubing 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule...
...the fitting. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4" Copper Tubing 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule...
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... O (off) position. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. WX08X10015 25' (7.6 m) - Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in hollow ice cubes. If you use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. WX08X10025 30 Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. If using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is with the RO filter can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead...
... O (off) position. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. WX08X10015 25' (7.6 m) - Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in hollow ice cubes. If you use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. WX08X10025 30 Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. If using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is with the RO filter can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead...
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... the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor. Defrost timer snapping in defrost cycle. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is first plugged in order to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket . On models with a dispenser, during and after dispenser button...
... the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor. Defrost timer snapping in defrost cycle. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is first plugged in order to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket . On models with a dispenser, during and after dispenser button...
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... cool down . • Level cubes by hand. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on. • This is normal when the freezer door is open. Door left open. Temperature control set cold enough. Door openings too frequent or too long. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in icemaker. (Green power light on . Icemaker power switch is not on icemaker blinking.) Icemaker light is not lit. The icemaker power light will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge...
... cool down . • Level cubes by hand. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on. • This is normal when the freezer door is open. Door left open. Temperature control set cold enough. Door openings too frequent or too long. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in icemaker. (Green power light on . Icemaker power switch is not on icemaker blinking.) Icemaker light is not lit. The icemaker power light will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge...
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... too close by itself , above. Door/drawer does not Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Installing the Refrigerator. In the refrigeration process, it is normal if, after popping open box of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. Moisture forms on . • This is normal. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at a time. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with strong odors should...
... too close by itself , above. Door/drawer does not Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Installing the Refrigerator. In the refrigeration process, it is normal if, after popping open box of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. Moisture forms on . • This is normal. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at a time. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with strong odors should...
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...;2 gallons). replenished. Water supply line turned off or not connected. Filter cartridge not properly installed. • Call a plumber. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. • Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being held under the dispenser long enough after the button is used for a long time. Water filter clogged. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Water spurting from dispenser No water or ice cube production Water is first installed. • Wait...
...;2 gallons). replenished. Water supply line turned off or not connected. Filter cartridge not properly installed. • Call a plumber. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. • Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being held under the dispenser long enough after the button is used for a long time. Water filter clogged. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Water spurting from dispenser No water or ice cube production Water is first installed. • Wait...
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This is the door alarm. • Close door. GEAppliances.com Problem My display is showing Water filter indicator light changed color Water filter indicator light remains red the water filter Water filter indicator light is not lit Handle is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Control setting is not lit Refrigerator doors are burned out, and replace if necessary. The filter cartridge should be reset. Handle needs adjusting. • See Attach the Fresh Food handle and Attach the Freezer handle sections for more information. Baskets are too full...
This is the door alarm. • Close door. GEAppliances.com Problem My display is showing Water filter indicator light changed color Water filter indicator light remains red the water filter Water filter indicator light is not lit Handle is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Control setting is not lit Refrigerator doors are burned out, and replace if necessary. The filter cartridge should be reset. Handle needs adjusting. • See Attach the Fresh Food handle and Attach the Freezer handle sections for more information. Baskets are too full...
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... the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to your receipt here. During this appliance. Product not accessible to an Authorized GE Service location for service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial number and model number...
... the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to your receipt here. During this appliance. Product not accessible to an Authorized GE Service location for service. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial number and model number...
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... the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is needed to an adequate and proper utility service. Neither Mabe nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from service delays beyond their reasonable control. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of Sale) Parts Repair or Replace at Mabe's Option Labour Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile...
... the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is needed to an adequate and proper utility service. Neither Mabe nor the Dealer is liable for any claims or damages resulting from service delays beyond their reasonable control. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of Sale) Parts Repair or Replace at Mabe's Option Labour Compressor GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE Profile...
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Contaminant reduction determined by NSF testing. Average Product Water Concentration 1 cyst/L The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than 10 μm in for unmetered usage) Standard No. 42: ... 0.218 mg/L 0.210 mg/L ± 10% 99.5% *Based on the use of the substances listed below. Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System-GE® MWF Cartridge This system has been tested and certified in filter model GE MWF according to 99% greater than or equal to the permissible limit for reduction...
Contaminant reduction determined by NSF testing. Average Product Water Concentration 1 cyst/L The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than 10 μm in for unmetered usage) Standard No. 42: ... 0.218 mg/L 0.210 mg/L ± 10% 99.5% *Based on the use of the substances listed below. Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System-GE® MWF Cartridge This system has been tested and certified in filter model GE MWF according to 99% greater than or equal to the permissible limit for reduction...
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... for cyst reduction may be used were 0.5-1 microns *** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units Operating Specifications Capacity: certified for the reduction of cyst, lead, Lindane, Atrazine and turbidity. Manufactured for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air. Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow. Particles used on disinfected water that may vary. System tested and certified by this water treatment system are included with...
... for cyst reduction may be used were 0.5-1 microns *** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units Operating Specifications Capacity: certified for the reduction of cyst, lead, Lindane, Atrazine and turbidity. Manufactured for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air. Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow. Particles used on disinfected water that may vary. System tested and certified by this water treatment system are included with...