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... Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12, 13 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 8 Freezer 9, 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7 Water Filter 5, 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator... Line 30-32 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 15 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 21, 22 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 23-26 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . ...
... Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12, 13 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 8 Freezer 9, 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7 Water Filter 5, 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator... Line 30-32 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 15 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 21, 22 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 23-26 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . ...
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..., remove it now. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjust the controls one...refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator...
..., remove it now. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjust the controls one...refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator...
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... cartridge may drip down . When to the icemaker decreases, or every 6 months. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the back upper right corner of the cartridge. Open the cartridge cover by slowly...is located in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Remove the cartridge by pressing in Canada should be positioned vertically. Filter Model GSWF Customers in on the tab at the front and pulling down . Close...
... cartridge may drip down . When to the icemaker decreases, or every 6 months. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the back upper right corner of the cartridge. Open the cartridge cover by slowly...is located in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Remove the cartridge by pressing in Canada should be positioned vertically. Filter Model GSWF Customers in on the tab at the front and pulling down . Close...
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...months. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the end of the refrigerator compartment. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may drip down on 22 and 23 models only) Cartridge Holder Cartridge Holder Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge... not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Use caution when removing. Filter Model MWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 When ...
...months. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the end of the refrigerator compartment. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may drip down on 22 and 23 models only) Cartridge Holder Cartridge Holder Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge... not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Use caution when removing. Filter Model MWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 When ...
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...up ; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the shelves and bins. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on all models. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the front. It will lock in the same manner. Not...the back of the shelf locks into place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in a slot on the ...
...up ; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the shelves and bins. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on all models. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the front. It will lock in the same manner. Not...the back of the shelf locks into place. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in a slot on the ...
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...the most useful location for your family's needs. Not all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide high humidity recommended... for most vegetables. Slide the control all models. To remove, slide the pan out to provide lower humidity levels ...
...the most useful location for your family's needs. Not all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be moved to provide high humidity recommended... for most vegetables. Slide the control all models. To remove, slide the pan out to provide lower humidity levels ...
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...basket out to a horizontal position and press it stops. The basket can be turned in all models. This may cause baskets to back and installed into the freezer. When replacing the deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it from the ...remove it down into the 6 alignment tabs. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back into the freezer. Appearance and features may vary Appearance may vary Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...
...basket out to a horizontal position and press it stops. The basket can be turned in all models. This may cause baskets to back and installed into the freezer. When replacing the deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it from the ...remove it down into the 6 alignment tabs. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back into the freezer. Appearance and features may vary Appearance may vary Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...
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... the basket out to slide. It will lock in the molded supports on all models. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. To remove for cleaning: Hold the shelf at the front... place. Fixed Shelf Removal NOTE: The full-width wire shelf is not intended to its full extension. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) Not all features are on the door and push down. Lift up ; To replace: Engage the shelf in place. When replacing the...
... the basket out to slide. It will lock in the molded supports on all models. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on Freezer Door To remove: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. To remove for cleaning: Hold the shelf at the front... place. Fixed Shelf Removal NOTE: The full-width wire shelf is not intended to its full extension. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) Not all features are on the door and push down. Lift up ; To replace: Engage the shelf in place. When replacing the...
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..., set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. Always be joined together. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for how to the level...
..., set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. Always be joined together. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for how to the level...
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...glass can be cleaned with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soft cloth. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of petroleum jelly ... bending out of baking soda in the dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not use wax on some models) can cause it to a quart (1 liter) of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. These may cause...
...glass can be cleaned with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soft cloth. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of petroleum jelly ... bending out of baking soda in the dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not use wax on some models) can cause it to a quart (1 liter) of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. These may cause...
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... the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . All types of floor coverings... system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to position by taping them securely in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator against the hand truck...
... the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . All types of floor coverings... system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to position by taping them securely in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of water. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator against the hand truck...
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...under the Warranty. 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 improper installation is the responsibility of this ...appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20, 22 and 23 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)...
...under the Warranty. 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 improper installation is the responsibility of this ...appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20, 22 and 23 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)...
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...B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is properly aligned to the case top to avoid readjustment of the cap. NOTE: Ensure the door is required for ease of the refrigerator's water valve. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. ...connect the filter. Refer to Steps 1 and 3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section or Steps 1 and 2 of the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will not perform properly. • Install it on a floor strong enough to install filter. CLEARANCES Allow the...
...B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is properly aligned to the case top to avoid readjustment of the cap. NOTE: Ensure the door is required for ease of the refrigerator's water valve. G Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer or door. ...connect the filter. Refer to Steps 1 and 3 of "Reversing the Door Swing" section or Steps 1 and 2 of the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will not perform properly. • Install it on a floor strong enough to install filter. CLEARANCES Allow the...
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...TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY (icemaker models) Turn the water on at the back of the refrigerator should be set to pry open the clamp. To adjust the leveling legs, turn with an icemaker, before plugging in position. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded...you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench....
...TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY (icemaker models) Turn the water on at the back of the refrigerator should be set to pry open the clamp. To adjust the leveling legs, turn with an icemaker, before plugging in position. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded...you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench....
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... on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and off of the fresh food door. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handle with the ... detergent. B NOTE: For Double Door models follow Mounting Fasteners the same procedure on the door with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles:...
... on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and off of the fresh food door. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handle with the ... detergent. B NOTE: For Double Door models follow Mounting Fasteners the same procedure on the door with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles:...
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... handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) 19 Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to... the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on back of the ...
... handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) 19 Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to... the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on back of the ...
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... two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. It will not begin operation automatically. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. See About the freezer section for instructions. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions...
... two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. It will not begin operation automatically. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. See About the freezer section for instructions. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions...
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...to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. C Set the drawer front on a frame inside the freezer drawer. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if ... REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops. B The freezer basket rests on a non-scratching surface. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas...
...to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. C Set the drawer front on a frame inside the freezer drawer. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if ... REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops. B The freezer basket rests on a non-scratching surface. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas...
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... the hooks at the back of the drawer railings into the slots on both rail assemblies. Hook Slot Tab 22 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... inside of the railings fit into the frame. Screw B Locate the slots on the sides of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the front slots in the rail assemblies.
... the hooks at the back of the drawer railings into the slots on both rail assemblies. Hook Slot Tab 22 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... inside of the railings fit into the frame. Screw B Locate the slots on the sides of the rail assemblies near the back. Slot 2 REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the front slots in the rail assemblies.
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...at GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with the inside up. 23 B Remove the hinge cover on top of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive ...the yellow pages for the doors. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on GDSL3KC series models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • ...
...at GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with the inside up. 23 B Remove the hinge cover on top of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive ...the yellow pages for the doors. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on GDSL3KC series models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • ...