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...refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P004 49-60539 02-08 JR 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... to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 ...
...refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P004 49-60539 02-08 JR 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... to Install the Refrigerator 14 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 ...
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... was not removed during installation, remove it now. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Setting either or both controls to...for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is ...
... was not removed during installation, remove it now. Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. Setting either or both controls to...for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is ...
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...Filter The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Use caution when removing. When the cartridge is ...the tab at the front and pulling down . Lining up the arrow on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. A small amount of the refrigerator compartment. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 CAUTION: If air has been trapped ...
...Filter The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Use caution when removing. When the cartridge is ...the tab at the front and pulling down . Lining up the arrow on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. A small amount of the refrigerator compartment. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 CAUTION: If air has been trapped ...
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Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. It... will lock in the same manner. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the door and push down. To replace: While tilting the shelf up ...
Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the front. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. It... will lock in the same manner. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the door and push down. To replace: While tilting the shelf up ...
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... most fruits. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. To remove, slide the pan out... HIGH setting to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position and lift it out. Not all features are on some models) Slide the control all models. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the crispers and pans.
... most fruits. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. To remove, slide the pan out... HIGH setting to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position and lift it out. Not all features are on some models) Slide the control all models. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the crispers and pans.
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...the drawer. NOTE: Always be sure to a horizontal position and press it stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on each side. Appearance and features may vary Appearance may vary Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting... Tips 8 Appearance may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the freezer. Lift the basket so that the basket is out of all 6 slide bracket tabs.
...the drawer. NOTE: Always be sure to a horizontal position and press it stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on each side. Appearance and features may vary Appearance may vary Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting... Tips 8 Appearance may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it down into the freezer. Lift the basket so that the basket is out of all 6 slide bracket tabs.
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...up ; then pull out. It will lock in the molded supports on door models: Open the basket out to remove. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket... lower liner's rails and push back into place. To remove Non-Adjustable Shelf on all features are on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...front and pull it firmly forward. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all...
...up ; then pull out. It will lock in the molded supports on door models: Open the basket out to remove. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket... lower liner's rails and push back into place. To remove Non-Adjustable Shelf on all features are on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...front and pull it firmly forward. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all...
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... Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is not used frequently, old ice cubes will hear...icemaker will fill with the sweep of the feeler arm, the icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle- Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on ) position. It is ...
... Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to clear. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is not used frequently, old ice cubes will hear...icemaker will fill with the sweep of the feeler arm, the icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle- Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on ) position. It is ...
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...models) can cause it to break. Do not wipe the refrigerator with soapy water. Stainless steel (on the door handles and trim. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of the refrigerator... bleach because these products can erode the paint. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to the door ... and weaken the paint finish. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with a soft cloth. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Keep the outside clean. If this...
...models) can cause it to break. Do not wipe the refrigerator with soapy water. Stainless steel (on the door handles and trim. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of the refrigerator... bleach because these products can erode the paint. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to the door ... and weaken the paint finish. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with a soft cloth. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Keep the outside clean. If this...
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...drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the floor covering or refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as... base grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it straight in place to one quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom...
...drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the floor covering or refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as... base grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it straight in place to one quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom...
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... at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Installer - Refrigerator Installation 20...
... at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it will not fit through a doorway, the refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be connected to Installer - Refrigerator Installation 20...
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...Refer to support it fully loaded. B Remove the fresh-food door(s). C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. NOTES: • Before making the connection to remove doors, skip Step A. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to be scratched and damaged...to provide one if your water supply has sand or particles that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. If there is 34-1/2″ deep. Standard Depth Models Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) (on the top of...
...Refer to support it fully loaded. B Remove the fresh-food door(s). C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. NOTES: • Before making the connection to remove doors, skip Step A. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to be scratched and damaged...to provide one if your water supply has sand or particles that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. If there is 34-1/2″ deep. Standard Depth Models Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) REMOVE TOP CAP (cont.) (on the top of...
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... to the power cord. 4 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to pry open the clamp. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut...it. Then tighten one additional turn the legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the O (off) position. You may cause leaks. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the...
... to the power cord. 4 PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE Move the refrigerator to pry open the clamp. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut...it. Then tighten one additional turn the legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the O (off) position. You may cause leaks. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the...
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... the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. A Plastic handle (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on Mounting Fasteners (appearance...
... the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. A Plastic handle (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on Mounting Fasteners (appearance...
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A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to ...a 1/8″ Allen wrench. Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle ... with the handle mounting fasteners. A Slots on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) 18 NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the opposite door.
A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to ...a 1/8″ Allen wrench. Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle ... with the handle mounting fasteners. A Slots on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) 18 NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the opposite door.
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...positioned on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker. 19 The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water ... ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. CAUTION: To avoid possible personal injury or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. See About the freezer section for instructions...
...positioned on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker. 19 The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water ... ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. CAUTION: To avoid possible personal injury or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. See About the freezer section for instructions...
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Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed, to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. C Lift the front up and lift the entire basket up ... 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas. A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. Screw 20 Lift the basket up on each side of the freezer drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be...
Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed, to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. C Lift the front up and lift the entire basket up ... 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas. A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. Screw 20 Lift the basket up on each side of the freezer drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be...
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Screw B Locate the slots on the rail assemblies. Hook Slot Tab 21 Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the front slots in the rail assemblies. D Lower the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on both rail ... at the back of the drawer railings into the slots on the inside of the rail assemblies near the back. Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail assemblies...
Screw B Locate the slots on the rail assemblies. Hook Slot Tab 21 Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the front slots in the rail assemblies. D Lower the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on both rail ... at the back of the drawer railings into the slots on the inside of the rail assemblies near the back. Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail assemblies...
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...This will be used again when reinstalling the door on the other side. Lift the door off the center hinge pin. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up to avoid using them in the hinge kit. These instructions are ... the hinge pin from the socket in the bottom of the door. Then lift the hinge straight up . 22 Empty all the way through before starting. • Parts are for the doors. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing...
...This will be used again when reinstalling the door on the other side. Lift the door off the center hinge pin. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up to avoid using them in the hinge kit. These instructions are ... the hinge pin from the socket in the bottom of the door. Then lift the hinge straight up . 22 Empty all the way through before starting. • Parts are for the doors. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing...
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...sure the door is aligned with the holes in the bottom of the cabinet loosely with the bolts. Support the ...pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the door. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is on the door is flush against the cabinet and is even...surface for removing the doors. These instructions are for the doors. Phillips Screwdriver 25 Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is not reversible. •...
...sure the door is aligned with the holes in the bottom of the cabinet loosely with the bolts. Support the ...pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the door. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is on the door is flush against the cabinet and is even...surface for removing the doors. These instructions are for the doors. Phillips Screwdriver 25 Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is not reversible. •...