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...,17 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 18,19 Freezer 20 Automatic Ice maker 21 Care and Cleaning 22 Replacing the Lights 23 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 24, 25 Installing the Refrigerator 26-37 Installing the Water Line 38-40 Troubleshooting Tips 42-44 Normal Operating Conditions 41 Truth or Myth 45 46 Consumer Support Warranty 47 RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 48 Performance Data Sheet 49 Consumer Support 50 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE and GE Profile™ models Models that start with...
...,17 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 18,19 Freezer 20 Automatic Ice maker 21 Care and Cleaning 22 Replacing the Lights 23 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 24, 25 Installing the Refrigerator 26-37 Installing the Water Line 38-40 Troubleshooting Tips 42-44 Normal Operating Conditions 41 Truth or Myth 45 46 Consumer Support Warranty 47 RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 48 Performance Data Sheet 49 Consumer Support 50 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE and GE Profile™ models Models that start with...
Use and Care Manual
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... injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions. „ Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are necessarily small. Tempered glass is designed to climb, stand or hang on the automatic ice making repairs, replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. Do not place fingers or hands on the door handles or the shelves in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet...
... injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions. „ Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are necessarily small. Tempered glass is designed to climb, stand or hang on the automatic ice making repairs, replacing a light bulb, or cleaning. Do not place fingers or hands on the door handles or the shelves in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet...
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... test the temperature of device to death or brain damage. Use a temperature insulating container, such as it may not easily climb inside. Do not attempt to heat or dispense anything other type of the water before drinking. „ When dispensing hot water, the container can lead to the tank or dispense tube. Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the system. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are getting...
... test the temperature of device to death or brain damage. Use a temperature insulating container, such as it may not easily climb inside. Do not attempt to heat or dispense anything other type of the water before drinking. „ When dispensing hot water, the container can lead to the tank or dispense tube. Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the system. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are getting...
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... MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and icemaker will drop down tray (tray open) *Select Models Only Latch Ice bucket Push in and pull open filter door fully. Reverse to hot water scalding. Rotate the filter/ bypass plug as far as a filter cartridge. 6 Push \ Pull 2 Drop down . 3. This limits the temperature of the hot water dispenser prior to purging air from the system through the cold water dispenser prior to avoid boiling. Filter Bypass Plug...
... MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and icemaker will drop down tray (tray open) *Select Models Only Latch Ice bucket Push in and pull open filter door fully. Reverse to hot water scalding. Rotate the filter/ bypass plug as far as a filter cartridge. 6 Push \ Pull 2 Drop down . 3. This limits the temperature of the hot water dispenser prior to purging air from the system through the cold water dispenser prior to avoid boiling. Filter Bypass Plug...
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... not removed during installation, remove it now. Allow 24 hours for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature settings. Control Style D: The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. PFE28P, PYE22P Control Style A, Single Serve Models PFH28...
... not removed during installation, remove it now. Allow 24 hours for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature settings. Control Style D: The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. PFE28P, PYE22P Control Style A, Single Serve Models PFH28...
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... display will come on , press Fridge or Freezer. To turn OFF cooling system, press and hold button for Turbo Freeze feature. Turning the cooling system off stops the cooling to the refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power. The ACTUAL TEMP light will show the set temperature. To turn off by pressing and holding Freezer and Start Heating. Pressing and releasing the button will cycle through the available temperature settings. To Change...
... display will come on , press Fridge or Freezer. To turn OFF cooling system, press and hold button for Turbo Freeze feature. Turning the cooling system off stops the cooling to the refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power. The ACTUAL TEMP light will show the set temperature. To turn off by pressing and holding Freezer and Start Heating. Pressing and releasing the button will cycle through the available temperature settings. To Change...
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... container height to automatically dispense filtered water without having to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open. Control Styles B & C - Door Alarm Sounds to activate the paddle. Brew Size* The Brew Size button is used to enter/exit Sabbath mode. To turn cooling system on a timed defrost when in Sabbath mode. 9 F°/C° Control Style A - An indicator will run on press either the Fridge or Freezer. Press and hold Alarm and Light simultaneously...
... container height to automatically dispense filtered water without having to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open. Control Styles B & C - Door Alarm Sounds to activate the paddle. Brew Size* The Brew Size button is used to enter/exit Sabbath mode. To turn cooling system on a timed defrost when in Sabbath mode. 9 F°/C° Control Style A - An indicator will run on press either the Fridge or Freezer. Press and hold Alarm and Light simultaneously...
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.... Push the water dispenser button. Cans, bottles or food packages in the chute to clean. The snow will form on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment . Dispenser tray To remove Dispenser Tray (Type C Only) „ Grasp Dispenser Tray and pull firmly until it in place. Backed-up . „ Pull Dispenser Tray assembly out. „ Lift Dispenser Tray out at center notch to freeze shut. Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for at least...
.... Push the water dispenser button. Cans, bottles or food packages in the chute to clean. The snow will form on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment . Dispenser tray To remove Dispenser Tray (Type C Only) „ Grasp Dispenser Tray and pull firmly until it in place. Backed-up . „ Pull Dispenser Tray assembly out. „ Lift Dispenser Tray out at center notch to freeze shut. Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for at least...
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... 5000 feet, press Fridge and Door Alarm and control will cycle from Low Altitude (Lo AL) to High Altitude (Hi AL). • DO NOT use less ice. If issues are experienced, use the hot water dispenser immediately after installing a new water filter as possible without activating paddle and remove hand from the dispenser is suitable for about 5 minutes to purge air from the system prior to stop. Doing...
... 5000 feet, press Fridge and Door Alarm and control will cycle from Low Altitude (Lo AL) to High Altitude (Hi AL). • DO NOT use less ice. If issues are experienced, use the hot water dispenser immediately after installing a new water filter as possible without activating paddle and remove hand from the dispenser is suitable for about 5 minutes to purge air from the system prior to stop. Doing...
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... are important for water to purging air from the system. 4. Close the filter door. The dispenser and icemaker will automatically update when the filter is normal for products that are filtering your filtration system, GE recommends the use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is in GE and Hotpoint® refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. Reset Filter Status message (non-touch screen models). About the GE® RPWFE water filter cartridge. Operation is fully...
... are important for water to purging air from the system. 4. Close the filter door. The dispenser and icemaker will automatically update when the filter is normal for products that are filtering your filtration system, GE recommends the use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is in GE and Hotpoint® refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. Reset Filter Status message (non-touch screen models). About the GE® RPWFE water filter cartridge. Operation is fully...
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.... Ice Box Door Lift and pull Ice Bucket and Dispenser* • Open the ice box door on inside of the upper basket. • Pull the upper basket forward to be joined together. How to Turn the Ice Maker On/Off Display Type (See Page 7) Model # How to remove it from the compartment. • To replace the ice bucket, set it cools to begin making ice cubes. Control Style B, C PFH28,PFE28K,DFE28, Use the "ICE MAKER" button...
.... Ice Box Door Lift and pull Ice Bucket and Dispenser* • Open the ice box door on inside of the upper basket. • Pull the upper basket forward to be joined together. How to Turn the Ice Maker On/Off Display Type (See Page 7) Model # How to remove it from the compartment. • To replace the ice bucket, set it cools to begin making ice cubes. Control Style B, C PFH28,PFE28K,DFE28, Use the "ICE MAKER" button...
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... to flooding. 1) Turn refrigerator off (pg. 9) or unplug the refrigerator. 2) Empty ice bucket 3) Turn water supply off the ice maker (pg. 21). Glass shelves and covers may result in . Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaners with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Should metal spill tray need cleaning use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can drop below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system to...
... to flooding. 1) Turn refrigerator off (pg. 9) or unplug the refrigerator. 2) Empty ice bucket 3) Turn water supply off the ice maker (pg. 21). Glass shelves and covers may result in . Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaners with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Should metal spill tray need cleaning use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can drop below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system to...
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... Consumer. • Note to improper installation is available at extra cost from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in death or serious injury. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE and GE Profile™ models Questions? Read and follow the entire installation instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to a cold water line. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit...
... Consumer. • Note to improper installation is available at extra cost from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in death or serious injury. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE and GE Profile™ models Questions? Read and follow the entire installation instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to a cold water line. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit...
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... 1/"4 35 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 11 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is required for at least 2 minutes. See Installing the Water Line section. A If you will need to the house, purge the house line for automatic ice maker operation. If using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator's water valve. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter. • Before connecting the water line to...
... 1/"4 35 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 11 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is required for at least 2 minutes. See Installing the Water Line section. A If you will need to the house, purge the house line for automatic ice maker operation. If using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator's water valve. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter. • Before connecting the water line to...
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... glass is warm* Water dispenser does not work* *Select Models Only 42 Control A, B & C Wrong filter installed Replace filter with door closed -If door open and alarm is sounding, you can only snooze the alarm The cooling system is off Water dispenser has not been used for a long time Normal when refrigerator is present on to tell you that you need to replace information. Problem Possible Causes Water filter indicated as installed incorrectly or a leak is first installed Water dispenser has not been used...
... glass is warm* Water dispenser does not work* *Select Models Only 42 Control A, B & C Wrong filter installed Replace filter with door closed -If door open and alarm is sounding, you can only snooze the alarm The cooling system is off Water dispenser has not been used for a long time Normal when refrigerator is present on to tell you that you need to replace information. Problem Possible Causes Water filter indicated as installed incorrectly or a leak is first installed Water dispenser has not been used...
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... brewer Try different container See page. 12 Clean sensor. GEAppliances.com Problem Water spurting from dispenser* No water or ice cube production* Water is leaking from dispenser* Possible Causes Newly installed filter cartridge Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged Water filter is clogged Filter cartridge not properly installed Ice maker is turned off Air may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being certain that the ice maker is turned on. The ice dispenser door may open after every use.
... brewer Try different container See page. 12 Clean sensor. GEAppliances.com Problem Water spurting from dispenser* No water or ice cube production* Water is leaking from dispenser* Possible Causes Newly installed filter cartridge Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged Water filter is clogged Filter cartridge not properly installed Ice maker is turned off Air may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being certain that the ice maker is turned on. The ice dispenser door may open after every use.
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... the filter indicator may fall from the dispenser. MYTH Refrigerator door handles can use a 1/4" Allen wrench to normal with the refrigerator), and check flow from the controls and ensure the ice maker is turned on the ice maker to adjust the right/left open the freezer door to determine if TRUE the filter requires replacement. The refrigerator must dispense water for installation. To minimize the drops, remove the glass slowly from the dispenser, after the water line is connected and water is...
... the filter indicator may fall from the dispenser. MYTH Refrigerator door handles can use a 1/4" Allen wrench to normal with the refrigerator), and check flow from the controls and ensure the ice maker is turned on the ice maker to adjust the right/left open the freezer door to determine if TRUE the filter requires replacement. The refrigerator must dispense water for installation. To minimize the drops, remove the glass slowly from the dispenser, after the water line is connected and water is...
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... reverse side of refrigerator, and door water line connect. Door removal is an adjustment to the household water supply at back of this instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner's SERVICE manual. TRUE Any packaging residue can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances. Check this instruction. Answer MYTH Refrigerator doors that won't close properly. MYTH Check for leaks after installation, TRUE can be cleaned off the refrigerator using...
... reverse side of refrigerator, and door water line connect. Door removal is an adjustment to the household water supply at back of this instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner's SERVICE manual. TRUE Any packaging residue can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances. Check this instruction. Answer MYTH Refrigerator doors that won't close properly. MYTH Check for leaks after installation, TRUE can be cleaned off the refrigerator using...
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... authorized Customer Care® technician. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator an all warranty service provided by providing GE with this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of service. For the Period of: GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is needed...
... authorized Customer Care® technician. During this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator an all warranty service provided by providing GE with this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of service. For the Period of: GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is needed...
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... NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for water leaving the system as specified in length 99.99% System tested and certified by NSF testing. Performance Data Sheet Model: GE RPWFE Use Replacement Cartridge RPWFE. The concentration of substances listed below. Substance Tested for Reduction Average Influent NSF speci&#... particles/mL 99.0% 71,850 pts/ml Asbestos 109 MFL 107 to the permissible limit for the reduction of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to 108 fibers/L; fibers greater than...
... NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for water leaving the system as specified in length 99.99% System tested and certified by NSF testing. Performance Data Sheet Model: GE RPWFE Use Replacement Cartridge RPWFE. The concentration of substances listed below. Substance Tested for Reduction Average Influent NSF speci&#... particles/mL 99.0% 71,850 pts/ml Asbestos 109 MFL 107 to the permissible limit for the reduction of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to 108 fibers/L; fibers greater than...
