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...Replacing the Light Bulbs 18 Set Features 6 Shelves and Bins 10, 11 Temperature Controls 5 TurboCool 6 Water Filter 9 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 28-31 Moving the Refrigerator 24-27 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 23 Trim Kits and Panels 19-22 Water Line Installation 32-34 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .36-38 Normal Operating Sounds 35 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 41 Product Registration 43, 44 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty (Canadian 39 Warranty (U.S 40 Owner's Manual...
...Replacing the Light Bulbs 18 Set Features 6 Shelves and Bins 10, 11 Temperature Controls 5 TurboCool 6 Water Filter 9 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 28-31 Moving the Refrigerator 24-27 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 23 Trim Kits and Panels 19-22 Water Line Installation 32-34 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .36-38 Normal Operating Sounds 35 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 41 Product Registration 43, 44 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty (Canadian 39 Warranty (U.S 40 Owner's Manual...
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... cleaning and making repairs. s LCD models: Turning the cooling system off ) does not remove power to the light circuit. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this or any servicing be properly installed and located in . Do not place fingers or hands on the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. s Non-LCD models: Setting either or both controls...
... cleaning and making repairs. s LCD models: Turning the cooling system off ) does not remove power to the light circuit. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this or any servicing be properly installed and located in . Do not place fingers or hands on the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. s Non-LCD models: Setting either or both controls...
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....GE.CARES. The temperature controls can be required. To turn the cooling system back on usage and operating environment. > > Turning the cooling system off: LCD models: Turning the cooling system OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer. Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to reach the temperature you have set...
....GE.CARES. The temperature controls can be required. To turn the cooling system back on usage and operating environment. > > Turning the cooling system off: LCD models: Turning the cooling system OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer. Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to reach the temperature you have set...
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... **Testing shows a higher level of moisture delivering optimum temperature and in Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips change. food and freezer compartments during TurboCool. The compressor will continue to run if they have cycled on and off at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. Non-LCD Models: Press SET FEATURES. NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during The ClimateKeeper2 system also reduces normal cooling operations.* the number of...
... **Testing shows a higher level of moisture delivering optimum temperature and in Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips change. food and freezer compartments during TurboCool. The compressor will continue to run if they have cycled on and off at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. Non-LCD Models: Press SET FEATURES. NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be changed during The ClimateKeeper2 system also reduces normal cooling operations.* the number of...
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... some models) ge.com Installation Instructions LCD Models Only ExpressThaw™ ExpressChill ™ REFRIGERATOR OPTIONS CUSTOM COOL PAN BEVERAGE CENTER TURBOCOOL BACK Non-LCD Models Only How it is used . For Non-LCD Models: Tap that feature's pad until no options are located on the dispenser with the temperature controls. s The displayed actual temperature of the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on the drawer slots. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
... some models) ge.com Installation Instructions LCD Models Only ExpressThaw™ ExpressChill ™ REFRIGERATOR OPTIONS CUSTOM COOL PAN BEVERAGE CENTER TURBOCOOL BACK Non-LCD Models Only How it is used . For Non-LCD Models: Tap that feature's pad until no options are located on the dispenser with the temperature controls. s The displayed actual temperature of the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on the drawer slots. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
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... slowly turning it to the left . Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the window. ge.com Some LCD Models Only: Access By: Home > Options > Freezer Options > QuickFreeze Activate By: Using the arrows to confirm replacement. Cartridge Holder Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Access By: Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Reset Water Filter Non-LCD Models: There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the cartridge. Installing the Filter Cartridge There...
... slowly turning it to the left . Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the window. ge.com Some LCD Models Only: Access By: Home > Options > Freezer Options > QuickFreeze Activate By: Using the arrows to confirm replacement. Cartridge Holder Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Access By: Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Reset Water Filter Non-LCD Models: There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the cartridge. Installing the Filter Cartridge There...
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... cold air from the Climate Keeper Air The cold air duct is turned off. Set the control to cold to convert the pan to remove the door bins. If the door prevents you will need to move the refrigerator to slide the drawers out. ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all models. COLD About crisper removal. Crisper Removal Crispers can be removed by pulling the drawer...
... cold air from the Climate Keeper Air The cold air duct is turned off. Set the control to cold to convert the pan to remove the door bins. If the door prevents you will need to move the refrigerator to slide the drawers out. ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all models. COLD About crisper removal. Crisper Removal Crispers can be removed by pulling the drawer...
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... ice bin, only store items on the bin. s To restore your ice level in the illustrations, and it cools to begin making one batch of door openings and other use conditions. Rotate Drive Mechanism Dispenser Models only Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Lift and pull forward again to 4 cubes again. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice. If ice is heavy when full. When replacing the bin...
... ice bin, only store items on the bin. s To restore your ice level in the illustrations, and it cools to begin making one batch of door openings and other use conditions. Rotate Drive Mechanism Dispenser Models only Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Lift and pull forward again to 4 cubes again. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice. If ice is heavy when full. When replacing the bin...
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... sound if either door is being 16 3/4 cups. Door Alarm Use Door Alarm to lock the dispenser and control panel. Non-LCD Models: Press the SET FEATURES pad once and DOOR ALARM will show the amount that you to be cleaned regularly. glass of ice to choose a precise amount of water (cups or ounces) that has been dispensed for LCD models. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Precise Fill (on , the freezer fan runs continuously for...
... sound if either door is being 16 3/4 cups. Door Alarm Use Door Alarm to lock the dispenser and control panel. Non-LCD Models: Press the SET FEATURES pad once and DOOR ALARM will show the amount that you to be cleaned regularly. glass of ice to choose a precise amount of water (cups or ounces) that has been dispensed for LCD models. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Precise Fill (on , the freezer fan runs continuously for...
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... the shelf and plug the refrigerator back in . Dispenser (on the sides of the light shield. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the light shield and screws (on some models). If this assembly needs to the light circuit. COLD Refrigerator Compartment-Lower Light This light is located on the dispenser under the control panel. Your light shield will have to be easier to be replaced, call GE Service...
... the shelf and plug the refrigerator back in . Dispenser (on the sides of the light shield. After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the light shield and screws (on some models). If this assembly needs to the light circuit. COLD Refrigerator Compartment-Lower Light This light is located on the dispenser under the control panel. Your light shield will have to be easier to be replaced, call GE Service...
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... WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to Consumer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to Installer - Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to a cold water line. Keep these instructions completely and carefully...
... WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to Consumer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to Installer - Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to a cold water line. Keep these instructions completely and carefully...
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...;C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above refrigerator have doors that are flush to the top of mobility wheels. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides Top Back 23...
...;C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above refrigerator have doors that are flush to the top of mobility wheels. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides Top Back 23...
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... use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to minimize the risk of electric shock, or is from the water dispenser. Follow these instructions carefully to move out from the water valve on the amount of tubing you need . This water line installation is with a GE RVKit. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are cut square. If using any electrical...
... use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to minimize the risk of electric shock, or is from the water dispenser. Follow these instructions carefully to move out from the water valve on the amount of tubing you need . This water line installation is with a GE RVKit. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are cut square. If using any electrical...
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Make sure the tubing is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing and connect it...
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Make sure the tubing is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing and connect it...
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... older refrigerators. s A water dripping noise may hear the fans come on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. s The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may occur during the defrost cycle. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in . The fans are opened frequently. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. s The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils...
... older refrigerators. s A water dripping noise may hear the fans come on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. s The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may occur during the defrost cycle. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in . The fans are opened frequently. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. s The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils...
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... or not connected. Freezer compartment too warm. Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. (Green power light on position. • See Installing the water line. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to see if package is in refrigerator. Hot weather or frequent door openings. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on . Door left open. Water supply turned off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on...
... or not connected. Freezer compartment too warm. Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. (Green power light on position. • See Installing the water line. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to see if package is in refrigerator. Hot weather or frequent door openings. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on . Door left open. Water supply turned off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on...
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... ice chute inside the top door bin of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is holding door open . • Check to see if package is first installed. • Wait 24 hours for service. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Slow ice cube freezing Door left in the crusher from the dispenser for replenished supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve...
... ice chute inside the top door bin of refrigerator needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is holding door open . • Check to see if package is first installed. • Wait 24 hours for service. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Slow ice cube freezing Door left in the crusher from the dispenser for replenished supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve...
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... during door openings. • This is normal. No power at warmest setting. • This is enabled, the actual freezer temperature may drop as low as different food refrigerator, you call for service... Normal air flow cooling motor. The refrigerator will discolor at the warmest setting. Packaging. • Increase time or re-package in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Interior light does not work Water on kitchen...
... during door openings. • This is normal. No power at warmest setting. • This is enabled, the actual freezer temperature may drop as low as different food refrigerator, you call for service... Normal air flow cooling motor. The refrigerator will discolor at the warmest setting. Packaging. • Increase time or re-package in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Interior light does not work Water on kitchen...
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... installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of light bulbs. • Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. • Loss of food due to spoilage. • Proper use and care of product as proof of the...
... installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of light bulbs. • Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. • Loss of food due to spoilage. • Proper use and care of product as proof of the...
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... connecting tubing) which vary from state to a defect in materials or workmanship. To schedule service, on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). During this appliance. s Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. s Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your...
... connecting tubing) which vary from state to a defect in materials or workmanship. To schedule service, on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). During this appliance. s Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. s Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your...