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...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 (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and ...
...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 (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 25-27 Removing and ...
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...required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. If this film was not removed during installation, remove... 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 ...
...required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5. If this film was not removed during installation, remove... 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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... counterclockwise. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in on the tab at the front and pulling down . A small amount of the cartridge should consult... air has been trapped in Canada should be replaced when the flow of the cartridge. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available.
... counterclockwise. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in on the tab at the front and pulling down . A small amount of the cartridge should consult... air has been trapped in Canada should be replaced when the flow of the cartridge. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available.
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...Door (on the door and push down. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in ...up at the back and bring the shelf out. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Not all features are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. then pull out. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up , insert ...
...Door (on the door and push down. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in ...up at the back and bring the shelf out. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Not all features are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. then pull out. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up , insert ...
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approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to the water supply, set the power switch in or when the freezer door is made to the icemaker, ...set the power switch to 15°F (-10°C). You will fill with water. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is closed. The icemaker will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with water when it cools to...
approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to the water supply, set the power switch in or when the freezer door is made to the icemaker, ...set the power switch to 15°F (-10°C). You will fill with water. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is closed. The icemaker will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with water when it cools to...
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.... Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can erode the paint. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of shape. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. ...thin layer of water. Bumping tempered glass can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Stainless steel (on some models) can cause it to the door gaskets at the hinge side. Use warm water and baking ...
.... Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can erode the paint. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of shape. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. ...thin layer of water. Bumping tempered glass can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Stainless steel (on some models) can cause it to the door gaskets at the hinge side. Use warm water and baking ...
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... the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . Preparing to Move Secure...
... the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . Preparing to Move Secure...
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... available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation...
... available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation...
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... remove skid. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. Lift off and remove top cap. Place the refrigerator on some models) •IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is required for ease of the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter...
... remove skid. • NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move and complete this refrigerator. Lift off and remove top cap. Place the refrigerator on some models) •IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is required for ease of the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter...
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... models with a wrench. To adjust the leveling legs, turn with an icemaker, before plugging in position. Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Tubing 16 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the O (off) position...
... models with a wrench. To adjust the leveling legs, turn with an icemaker, before plugging in position. Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Tubing 16 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the O (off) position...
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the ... and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on back of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A (appearance may vary) 18 Slide it down until it is firmly locked...
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the ... and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on back of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A (appearance may vary) 18 Slide it down until it is firmly locked...
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.... A Remove the grille by inserting the 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 then begin to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on the...
.... A Remove the grille by inserting the 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 then begin to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on the...
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... back. A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. 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. C Set the drawer front on a frame inside the freezer...
... back. A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. 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. C Set the drawer front on a frame inside the freezer...
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... top hinge to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with masking tape. D Carefully remove the door thimble from the cabinet. Hinge Cover Top Hinge TOOLS...adhesive cover on the other side. 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 stainless steel models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • ...
... top hinge to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with masking tape. D Carefully remove the door thimble from the cabinet. Hinge Cover Top Hinge TOOLS...adhesive cover on the other side. 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 stainless steel models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • ...
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...Set screws down by their related parts to the door. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is on the handle side... all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . B Insert the door thimble into the hinge hole on the back of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Support the door on the center hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located...
...Set screws down by their related parts to the door. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is on the handle side... all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . B Insert the door thimble into the hinge hole on the back of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Support the door on the center hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located...
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... DOOR Follow the same procedure on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) E Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the socket in the bottom of the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head screw and pulling the cover up. Ensure that the plastic... thimble remains on top of the door. Lift the door off the center hinge pin. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Tape the doors shut with the inside door hinge pin hole located in the top of the...
... DOOR Follow the same procedure on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) E Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the socket in the bottom of the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head screw and pulling the cover up. Ensure that the plastic... thimble remains on top of the door. Lift the door off the center hinge pin. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Tape the doors shut with the inside door hinge pin hole located in the top of the...
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...and the gap between the doors is aligned with the cabinet and opposite door. While holding the aligned door in the bottom of the refrigerator door. Make sure the door is even across the front. Adjustable pin 5 REPLACE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to raise the lowest door by ...Bolts (appearance may vary) 27 Hinge Pin B Securely tape the door shut with the bolts. Installation Instructions REPLACING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 INSTALL CENTER HINGE Install the center hinge on each side. 3 REPLACE OPPOSITE DOOR Follow the same procedure on top of the door.
...and the gap between the doors is aligned with the cabinet and opposite door. While holding the aligned door in the bottom of the refrigerator door. Make sure the door is even across the front. Adjustable pin 5 REPLACE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to raise the lowest door by ...Bolts (appearance may vary) 27 Hinge Pin B Securely tape the door shut with the bolts. Installation Instructions REPLACING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 INSTALL CENTER HINGE Install the center hinge on each side. 3 REPLACE OPPOSITE DOOR Follow the same procedure on top of the door.
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...connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the...Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of expensive water damage. When connecting your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to...
...connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the...Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of expensive water damage. When connecting your refrigerator before installing the water supply line to...
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...you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket . ■ On models with a dispenser, during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is released. Leveling legs need to... noise may cause a gurgling sound due to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. HUMMM... The fans are normal. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Level...
...you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket . ■ On models with a dispenser, during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is released. Leveling legs need to... noise may cause a gurgling sound due to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. HUMMM... The fans are normal. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Level...
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...; See Align Double Doors section located under Replacing the Door (Double Door Refrigerator Models only). Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 34 Readjust the products left in the basket and try to see if at the top of the refrigerator the light bulbs are not even (on the end of the basket and...
...; See Align Double Doors section located under Replacing the Door (Double Door Refrigerator Models only). Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 34 Readjust the products left in the basket and try to see if at the top of the refrigerator the light bulbs are not even (on the end of the basket and...
