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... Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 13 Shelves and Bins 6 Water Filter 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 15-19 Installing the Water Line 28-30 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors...
... Serial Find these numbers on a label on the right side, near the top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 10 Care and Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 13 Shelves and Bins 6 Water Filter 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 15-19 Installing the Water Line 28-30 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors...
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...; Do not touch the cold surfaces in accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Be careful closing doors when children are getting rid of potential safety hazards under federal law must be properly installed and located in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. DANGER! Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of an extension cord. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed...
...; Do not touch the cold surfaces in accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Be careful closing doors when children are getting rid of potential safety hazards under federal law must be properly installed and located in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. DANGER! Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of an extension cord. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed...
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... INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 The power cord of electric shock hazard from overheated wires. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to roll over or damage the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall, be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter plugs...
... INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 The power cord of electric shock hazard from overheated wires. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to roll over or damage the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall, be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter plugs...
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... control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the temperature to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models...
... control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the temperature to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models...
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..., the filter cartridge may drip down . Close the cartridge cover. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should be ejected as it counterclockwise. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is removed. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is properly installed, you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 The...
..., the filter cartridge may drip down . Close the cartridge cover. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should be ejected as it counterclockwise. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is removed. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is properly installed, you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 The...
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... all features are on some models) Slide the control all models. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Snack Pan (on all the way to the HIGH setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the...
... all features are on some models) Slide the control all models. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Snack Pan (on all the way to the HIGH setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the...
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... may vary Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 The basket can be sure that the basket goes under the stop location. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back into the freezer. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on the drawer slides. Tilt the basket and lift out of the basket. When replacing the basket, make sure that...
... may vary Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 The basket can be sure that the basket goes under the stop location. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back into the freezer. The freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on the drawer slides. Tilt the basket and lift out of the basket. When replacing the basket, make sure that...
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.... To remove for cleaning: Hold the shelf at the front and pull it firmly forward. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. It will lock in the molded supports on door models: Open the basket out to remove. This may cause basket to slide. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on the door and push down. When replacing the full-width sliding wire basket: Insert the wire basket into...
.... To remove for cleaning: Hold the shelf at the front and pull it firmly forward. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. It will lock in the molded supports on door models: Open the basket out to remove. This may cause basket to slide. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on the door and push down. When replacing the full-width sliding wire basket: Insert the wire basket into...
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... when the freezer door is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on) position. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 10 It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will produce seven cubes per cycle- Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch...
... when the freezer door is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on) position. To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 10 It is not used frequently, old ice cubes will produce seven cubes per cycle- Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making one batch...
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... the inside surface between the doors. Handle glass shelves carefully. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry and polish with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Use warm water and baking soda solution- This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Keep the outside clean. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a clean, soft cloth. Stainless steel (on the door handles and trim. Dry with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves...
... the inside surface between the doors. Handle glass shelves carefully. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry and polish with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Use warm water and baking soda solution- This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Keep the outside clean. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a clean, soft cloth. Stainless steel (on the door handles and trim. Dry with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves...
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Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to flooding. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers...
Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of floor coverings can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the refrigerator. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to flooding. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers...
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... or lower wattage, replace the shield. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Unplug the refrigerator. To remove the shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the front of the shield. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0ff position does not remove power to release the tabs at the back. Plug the refrigerator back in...
... or lower wattage, replace the shield. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Unplug the refrigerator. To remove the shield, grasp the shield at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the front of the shield. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0ff position does not remove power to release the tabs at the back. Plug the refrigerator back in...
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... refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Consumer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Installation of the installer. • Product failure...
... refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Consumer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Installation of the installer. • Product failure...
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... needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas. A 2 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw on a non-scratching surface. Lift the basket up on both sides of the railing. Screw 20 B The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed. Rail Assembly Drawer...
... needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas. A 2 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw on a non-scratching surface. Lift the basket up on both sides of the railing. Screw 20 B The freezer basket rests on a frame inside the freezer drawer. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed. Rail Assembly Drawer...
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...; The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor. ■ Defrost timer snapping in , when the doors are normal. This is unplugged. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker section. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is first plugged in 0ff position. Refrigerator is due to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the drain pan...
...; The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor. ■ Defrost timer snapping in , when the doors are normal. This is unplugged. Review the charts on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker section. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is first plugged in 0ff position. Refrigerator is due to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the drain pan...
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.... Temperature control set cold enough. Door left open . • This is in refrigerator. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed . • See Installing the water line. • Wait 24 hours for service... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the refrigerator to completely cool down . • This is normal. • Check to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice...
.... Temperature control set cold enough. Door left open . • This is in refrigerator. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed . • See Installing the water line. • Wait 24 hours for service... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for the refrigerator to completely cool down . • This is normal. • Check to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice...
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... Installing the Refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. Interior of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openings. • This is normal. Moisture collects inside (in the refrigerator; Slow ice cube freezing Door left open box of refrigerator needs cleaning. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning...
... Installing the Refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. Interior of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openings. • This is normal. Moisture collects inside (in the refrigerator; Slow ice cube freezing Door left open box of refrigerator needs cleaning. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning...
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... Authorized GE Service location for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to your receipt here. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is located in the water supply. ■ Replacement of 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...
... Authorized GE Service location for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to your receipt here. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is located in the water supply. ■ Replacement of 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...
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... warranted through the remainder of controls. • Product not accessible to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of Sale. To obtain warranty service, purchaser must be free of original purchase and purchase date. This warranty is liable for service. IMPORTANT Keep this warranty, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations Mabe...
... warranted through the remainder of controls. • Product not accessible to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of Sale. To obtain warranty service, purchaser must be free of original purchase and purchase date. This warranty is liable for service. IMPORTANT Keep this warranty, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations Mabe...
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... operating environments • Deluxe Quiet Design - Makes ice automatically ensuring a ready supply • BrightSpace™ Interior with GE Reveal™ Lighting - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GBSC0HCXWW - Cast a natural-looking glow throughout the refrigerator • Snack Pan - Conveniently stores re-wrapped meats, cheeses and other snacks • Adjustable Glass Shelves - Black on white • Model GBSC0HCXBB - Condenser coils are encased, so they don't require cleaning in the door...
... operating environments • Deluxe Quiet Design - Makes ice automatically ensuring a ready supply • BrightSpace™ Interior with GE Reveal™ Lighting - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GBSC0HCXWW - Cast a natural-looking glow throughout the refrigerator • Snack Pan - Conveniently stores re-wrapped meats, cheeses and other snacks • Adjustable Glass Shelves - Black on white • Model GBSC0HCXBB - Condenser coils are encased, so they don't require cleaning in the door...