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... GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Features 4, 5 Controls 6-9 Dispenser 10 Autofill 11 Water Filter 12 Fresh Food Storage Options . . . . .13,14 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 15,16 Freezer 17 Automatic Ice maker 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Replacing the Lights 20 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 21, 22 Installing the Refrigerator 23-33 Installing the Water Line 34-36 Troubleshooting Tips 38, 39 Normal Operating Conditions 37 Truth or Myth 40, 41 Consumer Support Warranty...
... GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Features 4, 5 Controls 6-9 Dispenser 10 Autofill 11 Water Filter 12 Fresh Food Storage Options . . . . .13,14 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 15,16 Freezer 17 Automatic Ice maker 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Replacing the Lights 20 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 21, 22 Installing the Refrigerator 23-33 Installing the Water Line 34-36 Troubleshooting Tips 38, 39 Normal Operating Conditions 37 Truth or Myth 40, 41 Consumer Support Warranty...
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Water filter* Filters water & Ice *Select Models Only 4 Drop-down tray* Allows for easy removal and storage. QuickSpace™ shelf Functions as a normal full-sized shelf when needed and easily slides back to spotlight areas in the refrigerator. Removable condiment bin Separate bin designed for extra door storage when you don't. Climate zone bin Separate bins for easier clean up. Spillproof shelves Designed to capture your items. Dual ice maker/utility bin (on the door creating...
Water filter* Filters water & Ice *Select Models Only 4 Drop-down tray* Allows for easy removal and storage. QuickSpace™ shelf Functions as a normal full-sized shelf when needed and easily slides back to spotlight areas in the refrigerator. Removable condiment bin Separate bin designed for extra door storage when you don't. Climate zone bin Separate bins for easier clean up. Spillproof shelves Designed to capture your items. Dual ice maker/utility bin (on the door creating...
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... on the cover and open . Using handhold lift ice bucket up on the guide brackets and push until the ice bucket seats properly. 5. Reverse to clear locators in door or case) *Select Models Only 5 Door ice/water filter Remove filter/bypass plug Push the indent on filter to release bin door. 3. Filter cover is designed to remove. To replace the ice bucket, set it on filter/bypass plug and pull straight out to be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1/4 turn clockwise. If...
... on the cover and open . Using handhold lift ice bucket up on the guide brackets and push until the ice bucket seats properly. 5. Reverse to clear locators in door or case) *Select Models Only 5 Door ice/water filter Remove filter/bypass plug Push the indent on filter to release bin door. 3. Filter cover is designed to remove. To replace the ice bucket, set it on filter/bypass plug and pull straight out to be replaced, rotate the Ice Bucket Fork 1/4 turn clockwise. If...
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...Control Style C, External Control Door Alarm Reset Filter Freezer F Refrigerator F Ice Maker Actual Temp Hold 3 sec Set Temp Ice Top ON OFF EnergySmart Ice Bottom ON OFF Replace Water Filter Turbo Cool Water Crushed Cubed Lock Controls Dispenser Light GNE26, PWE23 Control Style D, Internal Control Refrigerator Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Recommended: 37 °F Actual Set F Energy Smart Recommended: 0°F Freezer Energy Smart Override Hold 3 Seconds Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature...
...Control Style C, External Control Door Alarm Reset Filter Freezer F Refrigerator F Ice Maker Actual Temp Hold 3 sec Set Temp Ice Top ON OFF EnergySmart Ice Bottom ON OFF Replace Water Filter Turbo Cool Water Crushed Cubed Lock Controls Dispenser Light GNE26, PWE23 Control Style D, Internal Control Refrigerator Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Recommended: 37 °F Actual Set F Energy Smart Recommended: 0°F Freezer Energy Smart Override Hold 3 Seconds Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature...
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... TEMP light will come on inside of the fresh food air tower and thus blocking the air flow. 7 The ACTUAL TEMP light will show the actual temperature. To change the temperature, tap either the REFRIGERATOR or FREEZER pad until the desired temperature is OFF the display should read 0 FF. Turning the cooling system OFF stops the cooling to refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power. To turn ON cooling system, access SETTINGS...
... TEMP light will come on inside of the fresh food air tower and thus blocking the air flow. 7 The ACTUAL TEMP light will show the actual temperature. To change the temperature, tap either the REFRIGERATOR or FREEZER pad until the desired temperature is OFF the display should read 0 FF. Turning the cooling system OFF stops the cooling to refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power. To turn ON cooling system, access SETTINGS...
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... & ice maker buttons for nondispense models) simultaneously for 3 seconds after replacing the filter. About the controls - Control Style A, External Controls PFE29, PYE23P Control Style B, External Controls PFE27, PYE23K Control Lock Temperature Express Mode Cubed Settings Light Precise Fill Auto Fill Water Crushed Cubed Freezer Refrigerator Turbo Freeze Door Alarm Reset Filter Actual Temp Set Temp Replace Water Filter Turbo Cool Lock Controls Light Water Crushed Cubed Hands-free Autofill* Hands-free Autofill uses sensors to monitor container height to automatically dispense...
... & ice maker buttons for nondispense models) simultaneously for 3 seconds after replacing the filter. About the controls - Control Style A, External Controls PFE29, PYE23P Control Style B, External Controls PFE27, PYE23K Control Lock Temperature Express Mode Cubed Settings Light Precise Fill Auto Fill Water Crushed Cubed Freezer Refrigerator Turbo Freeze Door Alarm Reset Filter Actual Temp Set Temp Replace Water Filter Turbo Cool Lock Controls Light Water Crushed Cubed Hands-free Autofill* Hands-free Autofill uses sensors to monitor container height to automatically dispense...
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... Models Only 9 Lock Controls Press and hold 3 seconds to quickly restore refrigerator temperature after replacing filter. LED dispenser light LED lighting that can be turned on /off to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open. About the controls - features.* Control Style C, External Controls GFE29, GFE27, DFE29 GEAppliances.com Door Alarm Reset Filter Freezer F Refrigerator F Ice Maker Actual Temp Hold 3 sec Set Temp Ice Top ON OFF EnergySmart Ice Bottom ON OFF Replace Water Filter Turbo Cool Water Crushed Cubed Lock Controls Dispenser Light...
... Models Only 9 Lock Controls Press and hold 3 seconds to quickly restore refrigerator temperature after replacing filter. LED dispenser light LED lighting that can be turned on /off to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open. About the controls - features.* Control Style C, External Controls GFE29, GFE27, DFE29 GEAppliances.com Door Alarm Reset Filter Freezer F Refrigerator F Ice Maker Actual Temp Hold 3 sec Set Temp Ice Top ON OFF EnergySmart Ice Bottom ON OFF Replace Water Filter Turbo Cool Water Crushed Cubed Lock Controls Dispenser Light...
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... the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment . To flush out impurities in the door ice maker bin. About the dispenser.* CLoonctrkol Light Water PreFcililse AFuitllo Cubed Water & Ice Dispenser (See About the controls with temperature settings & About the control features) Dispenser tray WARNING Laceration Hazard „ Never put the glass close to fill the water system. To remove Dispenser Tray „ Pull Dispenser Tray out until it stops. „ Locate tab in the storage drawer may drip from the water line and...
... the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment . To flush out impurities in the door ice maker bin. About the dispenser.* CLoonctrkol Light Water PreFcililse AFuitllo Cubed Water & Ice Dispenser (See About the controls with temperature settings & About the control features) Dispenser tray WARNING Laceration Hazard „ Never put the glass close to fill the water system. To remove Dispenser Tray „ Pull Dispenser Tray out until it stops. „ Locate tab in the storage drawer may drip from the water line and...
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... to replace the filter cartridge The filter cartridge should be replaced. This will not operate without either the filter or bypass plug installed. Removing the filter cartridge To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by the filter indicator on the screen when the water filter needs to hot water scalding. WARNING Using the hot water dispenser prior to spurt from the system may drip out. The dispenser and icemaker will reset the filter status. If you MUST use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators...
... to replace the filter cartridge The filter cartridge should be replaced. This will not operate without either the filter or bypass plug installed. Removing the filter cartridge To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by the filter indicator on the screen when the water filter needs to hot water scalding. WARNING Using the hot water dispenser prior to spurt from the system may drip out. The dispenser and icemaker will reset the filter status. If you MUST use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators...
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... the bin fills to the level of ice to allow the water line to turn clockwise. How to Turn the Ice Maker On/Off Display Type (See Page 6) Model # Control Style A PFE29, PYE23P Control Style B PFE27, PYE23K Control Style C GFE29/27, DFE29 Control Style D GNE26, PWE23 How to clear. If ice is located on the ice bucket in . Do not place fingers or hands on inside of door openings and other use conditions...
... the bin fills to the level of ice to allow the water line to turn clockwise. How to Turn the Ice Maker On/Off Display Type (See Page 6) Model # Control Style A PFE29, PYE23P Control Style B PFE27, PYE23K Control Style C GFE29/27, DFE29 Control Style D GNE26, PWE23 How to clear. If ice is located on the ice bucket in . Do not place fingers or hands on inside of door openings and other use conditions...
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... refrigerator. Care and cleaning of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not use lime remover. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Rinse and wipe dry. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 19 Leave the doors open box of water. Stainless steel (on stainless steel cleaner works best. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. LCD Models: turn off If you don't roll over the power cord or water supply line. Clean the interior with warm water...
... refrigerator. Care and cleaning of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not use lime remover. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Rinse and wipe dry. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 19 Leave the doors open box of water. Stainless steel (on stainless steel cleaner works best. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. LCD Models: turn off If you don't roll over the power cord or water supply line. Clean the interior with warm water...
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... Driver Level Read and follow the entire installation instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE and GE Profile™ models Questions? Refrigerator Installation can be secured with your dealer, by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com (in death or serious injury. These models must be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see the Installing the Refrigerator section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing...
... Driver Level Read and follow the entire installation instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE and GE Profile™ models Questions? Refrigerator Installation can be secured with your dealer, by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com (in death or serious injury. These models must be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see the Installing the Refrigerator section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing...
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... the house cold water supply. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 11 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. See Installing the Water Line section. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at...
... the house cold water supply. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 11 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. See Installing the Water Line section. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at...
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... connected Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed Air may not need to replace information. Handle needs adjusting See Attach Fresh Food Handle and Attach the Freezer Handle sections for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Refrigerator beeping Not cooling Water has poor taste/odor* Water in glass is warm* Water dispenser does not work* Water spurting from the dispenser for 5 minutes (about 2 gallons) *Select Models Only 38 Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. Select RESET. This indicator will turn...
... connected Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed Air may not need to replace information. Handle needs adjusting See Attach Fresh Food Handle and Attach the Freezer Handle sections for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Refrigerator beeping Not cooling Water has poor taste/odor* Water in glass is warm* Water dispenser does not work* Water spurting from the dispenser for 5 minutes (about 2 gallons) *Select Models Only 38 Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. Select RESET. This indicator will turn...
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... different container For a specific amount of dispenser paddle Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Ice dispenser opens after closing freezer door to reach selected temperatures. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. The ice dispenser door may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being certain that the ice maker is turned off Air may open after closing freezer drawer * Normal Make sure the photos are...
... different container For a specific amount of dispenser paddle Freezer cooling, fresh food not cooling Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Ice dispenser opens after closing freezer door to reach selected temperatures. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. The ice dispenser door may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being certain that the ice maker is turned off Air may open after closing freezer drawer * Normal Make sure the photos are...
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... ice maker must dispense water for five minutes. TRUE I should be raised using a 1/8" allen wrench, on set screws on the bottom right or left hand fresh food door may require replacement, TRUE even though the filter indicator has not turned red, or reads "Filter Expired." Decrease in the Owner's SERVICE manual. open . Call 800-GECARES to obtain the spacers. Answer The refrigerator water filter may be removed for installation. The left open the freezer door to replace...
... ice maker must dispense water for five minutes. TRUE I should be raised using a 1/8" allen wrench, on set screws on the bottom right or left hand fresh food door may require replacement, TRUE even though the filter indicator has not turned red, or reads "Filter Expired." Decrease in the Owner's SERVICE manual. open . Call 800-GECARES to obtain the spacers. Answer The refrigerator water filter may be removed for installation. The left open the freezer door to replace...
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... the refrigerator using any cleaner. While purging the air from the water system, check all water connections are adjustable and should be used to warm up, and the display should only be okay. If the refrigerator has been stored in a cold environment, the LCD may be on when I plug the power cord in the Owner's SERVICE manual. Before you call for installation. Door removal is an adjustment to close after all water line connections...
... the refrigerator using any cleaner. While purging the air from the water system, check all water connections are adjustable and should be used to warm up, and the display should only be okay. If the refrigerator has been stored in a cold environment, the LCD may be on when I plug the power cord in the Owner's SERVICE manual. Before you call for installation. Door removal is an adjustment to close after all water line connections...
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... to use of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator an all labor and related purchase service to replace the defective part. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free...
... to use of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator an all labor and related purchase service to replace the defective part. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free...
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...107 to 108 fibers/L; fibers greater than or equal tothe permissible limit for the reduction of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than 10μm in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53....Liters). Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF International against 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 RPWF Use Replacement Cartridge RPWF. The concentration of substances listed below.
...107 to 108 fibers/L; fibers greater than or equal tothe permissible limit for the reduction of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than 10μm in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53....Liters). Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF International against 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 RPWF Use Replacement Cartridge RPWF. The concentration of substances listed below.
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... to unseat it is located in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is not available. Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light (or message) will return to remove air from the system. The filter cartridge has a maximum life of dispensing. When the cartridge can be replaced. Use a large pitcher or sports bottle to be reset manually. Reset Filter Status message Touch Screen Models: Access RESET button through the cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to normal...
... to unseat it is located in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is not available. Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light (or message) will return to remove air from the system. The filter cartridge has a maximum life of dispensing. When the cartridge can be replaced. Use a large pitcher or sports bottle to be reset manually. Reset Filter Status message Touch Screen Models: Access RESET button through the cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to normal...
