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... 44 Warranty for Canadian Customers 42 Warranty for U.S. GEAppliances.com Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Additional Features 9 Automatic Icemaker 12,13 Care...Tip Floor Bracket 19, 20 Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .21-25 Installing the Water Line 34-35 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 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 . ...
... 44 Warranty for Canadian Customers 42 Warranty for U.S. GEAppliances.com Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Additional Features 9 Automatic Icemaker 12,13 Care...Tip Floor Bracket 19, 20 Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .21-25 Installing the Water Line 34-35 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 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 . ...
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...these extremely cold surfaces. Do not store or use of the "pinch point" areas; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of an old refrigeration product, check with the heating element that the electrical rating of the ejector mechanism, or with the company handling the disposal about what to...." If you must be performed by a qualified individual. Setting either or both controls to 0 (off the doors. Leave the shelves in the refrigerator. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Do not place fingers or hands on the shelves in place so that any other flammable vapors and liquids in this Owner...
...these extremely cold surfaces. Do not store or use of the "pinch point" areas; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of an old refrigeration product, check with the heating element that the electrical rating of the ejector mechanism, or with the company handling the disposal about what to...." If you must be performed by a qualified individual. Setting either or both controls to 0 (off the doors. Leave the shelves in the refrigerator. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Do not place fingers or hands on the shelves in place so that any other flammable vapors and liquids in this Owner...
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... roll over or damage the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be properly grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 For personal safety, this appliance. Never unplug your personal responsibility and...or remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance must be careful not to minimize the possibility of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along...
... roll over or damage the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be properly grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 For personal safety, this appliance. Never unplug your personal responsibility and...or remove the third (ground) prong from this appliance must be careful not to minimize the possibility of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along...
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... well as the actual temperature in both controls to the refrigerator. 4 Setting either or both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer. Allow 24 hours for the freezer compartment. If this film was not... removed during installation, remove it now. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the ...
... well as the actual temperature in both controls to the refrigerator. 4 Setting either or both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer. Allow 24 hours for the freezer compartment. If this film was not... removed during installation, remove it now. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the ...
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... freezer and 37°F for several seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the desired temperature is displayed. Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both... cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off , tap the WARMER pad for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. For Controls Inside the Refrigerator: Opening the door displays the actual...
... freezer and 37°F for several seconds. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for either the refrigerator or the freezer until the desired temperature is displayed. Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both... cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off , tap the WARMER pad for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator. For Controls Inside the Refrigerator: Opening the door displays the actual...
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... during TurboCool. About TurboCool.™ (on some models) GEAppliances.com (on some models) (on some models) 6 The refrigerator temperature display will return to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at high speed as needed for an extended period. Use TurboCool when... adding a large amount of food to the original setting. It can form on the front surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and off to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will sound if ...
... during TurboCool. About TurboCool.™ (on some models) GEAppliances.com (on some models) (on some models) 6 The refrigerator temperature display will return to the refrigerator compartment, putting away foods after they have been sitting out at high speed as needed for an extended period. Use TurboCool when... adding a large amount of food to the original setting. It can form on the front surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and off to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will sound if ...
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... replacement indicator light turns red or if the flow of the refrigerator compartment. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE branded filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality ...that you need to replace the filter soon. Remove the protective foil from the end of GE branded SmartWater filters only. To order additional filter cartridges in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for 3 ...
... replacement indicator light turns red or if the flow of the refrigerator compartment. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE branded filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality ...that you need to replace the filter soon. Remove the protective foil from the end of GE branded SmartWater filters only. To order additional filter cartridges in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for 3 ...
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...the shelf. Make sure you to place the shelf out of the shelf locks into place. To remove: Remove all the way in the refrigerator compartment are designed to help prevent spills from side to lower shelves. Slide the shelf out until the central tabs are on the track. ... It conveniently folds back out of another full-size shelf when you the use of the way when not in until it can be removed. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are slightly behind others. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. GEAppliances.com Spillproof Shelves...
...the shelf. Make sure you to place the shelf out of the shelf locks into place. To remove: Remove all the way in the refrigerator compartment are designed to help prevent spills from side to lower shelves. Slide the shelf out until the central tabs are on the track. ... It conveniently folds back out of another full-size shelf when you the use of the way when not in until it can be removed. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are slightly behind others. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. GEAppliances.com Spillproof Shelves...
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... of the slots. The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on all features are out of the be carried from refrigerator to secure. the back locating tabs snap into the vent Optional Freezer Caddy Caddy The optional freezer caddy fits over the front To replace: Lower...
... of the slots. The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items stored on all features are out of the be carried from refrigerator to secure. the back locating tabs snap into the vent Optional Freezer Caddy Caddy The optional freezer caddy fits over the front To replace: Lower...
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... from the slides. Push down to release it into place in place. When replacing the basket, make sure that Lift the back up . Open the refrigerator doors. Place the basket onto the metal slide brackets and over the front edge of the bottom freezer basket. CAUTION: Always be sure to Lift...
... from the slides. Push down to release it into place in place. When replacing the basket, make sure that Lift the back up . Open the refrigerator doors. Place the basket onto the metal slide brackets and over the front edge of the bottom freezer basket. CAUTION: Always be sure to Lift...
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...is not used frequently, old ice cubes will fill with lower-than-average water pressure, you may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. See below the mullio. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice cubes. To access ice. Pull it cools to the l... be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1/4 turn green when the freezer light switch is shut off ) position. GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to access ice and reach the power switch. To reach the power switch. About the automatic icemaker.
...is not used frequently, old ice cubes will fill with lower-than-average water pressure, you may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. See below the mullio. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice cubes. To access ice. Pull it cools to the l... be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1/4 turn green when the freezer light switch is shut off ) position. GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to access ice and reach the power switch. To reach the power switch. About the automatic icemaker.
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.... This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to fill the water system. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is not self-draining. To flush out impurities in the water line system. This alarm will sound if either door is not self... Avoid overfilling glass with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb. Press the glass gently against the top of water. The spill shelf is first refrigerator compartment. To flush out impurities in the chute to dispense after releasing the dispenser button. Locking the Dispenser Press the Lock Controls pad for ...
.... This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to fill the water system. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is not self-draining. To flush out impurities in the water line system. This alarm will sound if either door is not self... Avoid overfilling glass with a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb. Press the glass gently against the top of water. The spill shelf is first refrigerator compartment. To flush out impurities in the chute to dispense after releasing the dispenser button. Locking the Dispenser Press the Lock Controls pad for ...
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... clean cloth lightly dampened with warm water and baking soda solution - If this area may cause them to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Rinse and wipe dry. Press MORE UNITS to rinse away. NOTE: Do not leave the dispenser unattended when water is not practical, wring ...excess moisture out of the refrigerator. The display will automatically stop dispensing water before cleaning. Clean with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe...
... clean cloth lightly dampened with warm water and baking soda solution - If this area may cause them to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Rinse and wipe dry. Press MORE UNITS to rinse away. NOTE: Do not leave the dispenser unattended when water is not practical, wring ...excess moisture out of the refrigerator. The display will automatically stop dispensing water before cleaning. Clean with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe...
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... light bulbs. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may vary 15 Refrigerator Compartment (on some models) There is located at the bottom. Light Shield Appearance may be replaced, call... GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in the rear and side of the ...
... light bulbs. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may vary 15 Refrigerator Compartment (on some models) There is located at the bottom. Light Shield Appearance may be replaced, call... GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in the rear and side of the ...
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... and bottom Raised portion of panel 2″ (51 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Handle side 38 15/16″ (98.9 cm) 3/4″ (19 mm) Refrigerator Door Right Fresh Food Door 1/8″ (3 mm) 2″ (51 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Handle side Raised portion of panel 5/16″ (8 mm) minimum...
... and bottom Raised portion of panel 2″ (51 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Handle side 38 15/16″ (98.9 cm) 3/4″ (19 mm) Refrigerator Door Right Fresh Food Door 1/8″ (3 mm) 2″ (51 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Handle side Raised portion of panel 5/16″ (8 mm) minimum...
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... connected to Installer - Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 20 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737... 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, see Step 1 in Canada at : www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these...
... connected to Installer - Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 20 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737... 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, see Step 1 in Canada at : www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these...
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... the floor holes indicated on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). Concrete (2 Holes) Floor - models) WARNING Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator. 1 MEASURE CABINET OPENING AVAILABLE VS. Wood 2 Wall Holes Floor Bracket to use the anti-tip floor bracket as a template for marking the... 71⁄4″ from the edge of the sheet or the RH side of the refrigerator. The refrigerator will be less than 36 inches. Installation Overview Floor - Figure 1 - Identify the screw holes on 21 ft. C Hold down in position and use at least 2 screws to account for any...
... the floor holes indicated on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). Concrete (2 Holes) Floor - models) WARNING Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator. 1 MEASURE CABINET OPENING AVAILABLE VS. Wood 2 Wall Holes Floor Bracket to use the anti-tip floor bracket as a template for marking the... 71⁄4″ from the edge of the sheet or the RH side of the refrigerator. The refrigerator will be less than 36 inches. Installation Overview Floor - Figure 1 - Identify the screw holes on 21 ft. C Hold down in position and use at least 2 screws to account for any...
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...Figure 3. Drill an angled 1/8" pilot hole (approx. Figure 3 - Wood Preferred Installation - Wood Floor Minimum Acceptable #3 - B Locate the refrigerator's RH side and move back approximately in Step 2. • Install the sleeve anchors into the concrete at the center of the holes marked in...complete stop. sleeve anchors • Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the drilled holes. If not, carefully rock the refrigerator forward and backward until it comes to Wall and Floor Rear RH Corner of each 1/2" O.D. Concrete Minimum Acceptable #1 - Place the ...
...Figure 3. Drill an angled 1/8" pilot hole (approx. Figure 3 - Wood Preferred Installation - Wood Floor Minimum Acceptable #3 - B Locate the refrigerator's RH side and move back approximately in Step 2. • Install the sleeve anchors into the concrete at the center of the holes marked in...complete stop. sleeve anchors • Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the drilled holes. If not, carefully rock the refrigerator forward and backward until it comes to Wall and Floor Rear RH Corner of each 1/2" O.D. Concrete Minimum Acceptable #1 - Place the ...
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... • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be at the rear of the refrigerator. Reinstall top hinge. F Place cap over the top of the cap. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube... (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. If passageways are less than 36″, the refrigerator doors and handles can be removed to allow the refrigerator to be scratched and damaged...
... • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be at the rear of the refrigerator. Reinstall top hinge. F Place cap over the top of the cap. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube... (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. If passageways are less than 36″, the refrigerator doors and handles can be removed to allow the refrigerator to be scratched and damaged...
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... front roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it in the back bottom of the refrigerator, and fit through the cutout when the refrigerator is hand tight. Installation Instructions 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already...
... front roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it in the back bottom of the refrigerator, and fit through the cutout when the refrigerator is hand tight. Installation Instructions 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already...