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...del propietario e instalación La sección en español empieza en la página 81 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model 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 ...
...del propietario e instalación La sección en español empieza en la página 81 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model 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 ...
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator ...
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator ...
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... cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it locks into place. Do not overtighten. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it counterclockwise. Lining up the arrow...
... cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it locks into place. Do not overtighten. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it counterclockwise. Lining up the arrow...
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...place. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 To replace: While tilting the shelf up ; Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the molded supports on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up , insert the top hook at the front. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of... 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 the same manner. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all...
...place. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 To replace: While tilting the shelf up ; Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the molded supports on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up , insert the top hook at the front. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of... 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 the same manner. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all...
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... control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most useful location for most vegetables. Snack Pan (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide high humidity recommended for your family's needs. To remove, slide the pan out... under the drawers should be moved to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position and lift it out. Not all models. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on all features are on some...
... control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most useful location for most vegetables. Snack Pan (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide high humidity recommended for your family's needs. To remove, slide the pan out... under the drawers should be moved to the stop position, lift the pan up and past the stop position and lift it out. Not all models. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on all features are on some...
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...deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it down into the freezer. 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 cause baskets to stick or jam when opening or closing. The...tabs. Lift the basket out to fully close this basket. This may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it from the sides. Lift the basket so that the basket goes under the stop hooks on the drawer ...
...deep full-width basket: Tilt the basket back and lower it down into the freezer. 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 cause baskets to stick or jam when opening or closing. The...tabs. Lift the basket out to fully close this basket. This may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it from the sides. Lift the basket so that the basket goes under the stop hooks on the drawer ...
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... liner's rails and push back into place. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on all features are on door models: Open the basket out to stick or jam when opening or closing. It will lock in the molded supports on Freezer Door To remove...: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. This may cause basket to its full extension. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire ...
... liner's rails and push back into place. Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on all features are on door models: Open the basket out to stick or jam when opening or closing. It will lock in the molded supports on Freezer Door To remove...: Lift the shelf straight up the front of the basket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. This may cause basket to its full extension. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire ...
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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 of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your ... produce seven cubes per cycle- NOTE: In homes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is shut off ) position. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. Check the back of ice. Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker...
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 of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your ... produce seven cubes per cycle- NOTE: In homes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is shut off ) position. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. Check the back of ice. Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker...
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ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out ... Consumer Support 11 Clean with a cloth dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models) can cause it to break. A spray-on the inside surface between the doors. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. Dry and polish...
ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out ... Consumer Support 11 Clean with a cloth dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models) can cause it to break. A spray-on the inside surface between the doors. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. Dry and polish...
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... types of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). This could damage the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or...soda to one quart (1 liter) 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 Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it to position by...
... types of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). This could damage the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or...soda to one quart (1 liter) 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 Move Secure all loose items such as base grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it to position by...
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...Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Be sure to Consumer - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Keep these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to leave these instructions for local inspector's use. • ...To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or 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....
...Proper installation is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - Be sure to Consumer - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Keep these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to leave these instructions for local inspector's use. • ...To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in Canada at www.geappliances.ca) or 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....
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... are less than 36″, the refrigerator doors and handles can be safely moved indoors. Refer to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic ... or door. D Move refrigerator to the installation location. 15 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is 34-1/2″ deep. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the...
... are less than 36″, the refrigerator doors and handles can be safely moved indoors. Refer to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic ... or door. D Move refrigerator to the installation location. 15 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is 34-1/2″ deep. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the...
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...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. Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Tubing 16 If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the refrigerator, and tighten the... halfway. 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 tubing. Overtightening may need to hold it . C Fasten the tubing into 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. Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Tubing 16 If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the refrigerator, and tighten the... halfway. 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 tubing. Overtightening may need to hold it . C Fasten the tubing into the ...
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...8243; Allen wrench. Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on the underside of the fresh food door. Remove any adhesive on some B models): • Remove Badge the handle mounting fasteners with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to the...HANDLE (on the door with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. A Plastic handle (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Depress the tab on some models) Stainless steel (on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and off of the handles -...
...8243; Allen wrench. Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on the underside of the fresh food door. Remove any adhesive on some B models): • Remove Badge the handle mounting fasteners with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to the...HANDLE (on the door with the 1/8″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. A Plastic handle (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Depress the tab on some models) Stainless steel (on the underside of the handle and slide the handle up and off of the handles -...
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... and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws 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. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE...
... and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws 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. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE...
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... the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. 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. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The...
... the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. 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. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The...
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... 20 A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. 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.
... 20 A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. 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.
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... near the back. D Lower the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on both rail assemblies. 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 to the...
... near the back. D Lower the front of the drawer, making sure the tabs on both rail assemblies. 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 to the...
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NOTE: A replacement logo badge is not reversible on stainless steel models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Parts are for the doors. Lift the door off the center hinge pin. B Remove ... top of the door. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door 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 included in the hinge kit. Then lift the hinge straight up to free...
NOTE: A replacement logo badge is not reversible on stainless steel models. • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Parts are for the doors. Lift the door off the center hinge pin. B Remove ... top of the door. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door 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 included in the hinge kit. Then lift the hinge straight up to free...
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... cabinet loosely with the holes in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not reversible. • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . Empty all the way through...
... cabinet loosely with the holes in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not reversible. • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the dairy compartment . Empty all the way through...