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...Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Customers 35, 36 State of the 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 ...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 Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting Tips . . ....
...Certificate 42 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for U.S. Customers 35, 36 State of the 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 ...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 Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting Tips . . ....
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...cold surfaces in the area. ■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to do. Be careful closing doors when children are in the freezer compartment when hands are getting rid of the ... may not easily climb inside. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are necessarily small. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in accordance with the company ...
...cold surfaces in the area. ■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to do. Be careful closing doors when children are in the freezer compartment when hands are getting rid of the ... may not easily climb inside. DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are necessarily small. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in accordance with the company ...
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...wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be properly grounded. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY...not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its length or at either end. Where a standard 2-prong wall... unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to minimize the possibility of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Do not use...
...wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be properly grounded. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY...not to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its length or at either end. Where a standard 2-prong wall... unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to minimize the possibility of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Do not use...
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...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. 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. Setting either or both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. If ...
...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. 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. Setting either or both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. If ...
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...flow of water may be ejected as it locks into place. When the cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Close the cartridge cover. Use caution when removing. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or ... from the end of the cartridge should be positioned vertically. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should consult the yellow pages for ...
...flow of water may be ejected as it locks into place. When the cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. Close the cartridge cover. Use caution when removing. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or ... from the end of the cartridge should be positioned vertically. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should consult the yellow pages for ...
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... and bring the shelf out. It will lock in the same manner. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Not all features are adjustable. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Operating Instructions Safety...
... and bring the shelf out. It will lock in the same manner. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Not all features are adjustable. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Operating Instructions Safety...
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... is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm, the icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15°F (-10°C). When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24... take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. Throw away the first few batches of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your refrigerator did not come already equipped with the sweep of ice. Check the back of ice to allow the water line to clear. Operating ...
... is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm, the icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15°F (-10°C). When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch in a 24... take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. Throw away the first few batches of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your refrigerator did not come already equipped with the sweep of ice. Check the back of ice to allow the water line to clear. Operating ...
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...prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the dishwasher. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a soiled dish cloth or... of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Clean with a cloth dampened with a clean, soft cloth. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry and polish with soapy water. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning ...
...prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the dishwasher. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with a soiled dish cloth or... of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Clean with a cloth dampened with a clean, soft cloth. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry and polish with soapy water. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and cleaning ...
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... (on some models). Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Leave the doors open. Be sure the refrigerator stays in . Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Pull the...
... (on some models). Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Leave the doors open. Be sure the refrigerator stays in . Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Clean the interior with embossed surfaces. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Pull the...
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... at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the top of the shield. ge.com Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to the...
... at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the top of the shield. ge.com Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to the...
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....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 Step 1 in Canada at : www.geappliances.ca... BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to Installer - Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20...
....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 Step 1 in Canada at : www.geappliances.ca... BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to Installer - Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20...
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... proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be safely moved indoors. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Installation Instructions INSTALLING ...Step A. The top cap and doors can easily be removed to allow the refrigerator to install filter. Place the refrigerator on the top of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. A Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on...
... proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be safely moved indoors. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Installation Instructions INSTALLING ...Step A. The top cap and doors can easily be removed to allow the refrigerator to install filter. Place the refrigerator on the top of "Reversing the Door Swing" section. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. A Locate and remove the two Phillips head screws on...
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...and check for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench. Then tighten one additional turn the legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the O (off) position. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper ... Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set to ...
...and check for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR On models with a wrench. Then tighten one additional turn the legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the O (off) position. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper ... Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set to ...
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...same procedure on back of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A Slots on the opposite door. 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 by aligning ... mounting fasteners. A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) Plastic handle: A...
...same procedure on back of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A Slots on the opposite door. 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 by aligning ... mounting fasteners. A Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) 9 ATTACH THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Attach the handle firmly to the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of handle A Mounting fasteners (appearance may vary) Plastic handle: A...
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... head screws. 11 SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to operate until it . It will take 2-3 days to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, ...freezer section for instructions. Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to lower it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator...
... head screws. 11 SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to operate until it . It will take 2-3 days to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, ...freezer section for instructions. Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to lower it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator...
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... 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 drawer. Screw 20 Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops...
... 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 drawer. Screw 20 Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until it stops...
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...the door by carefully prying it up with a putty knife, if necessary. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. D Carefully remove the...-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from the socket in the hinge kit. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Hinge Cover Top Hinge TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Door Thimble Adjustable Wrench Masking ... paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the door. Then lift the hinge straight up . 22 Lift the door off the ...
...the door by carefully prying it up with a putty knife, if necessary. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with masking tape. D Carefully remove the...-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from the socket in the hinge kit. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. Hinge Cover Top Hinge TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Door Thimble Adjustable Wrench Masking ... paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the bottom of the door. Then lift the hinge straight up . 22 Lift the door off the ...
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... the hinge pin and nut in the opposite hole on the hinge bracket with leveling leg. 6 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR STOPS A Remove the door stop with the holes in the bottom of the door. The pin will be toward the outside of the door by removing the two screws....Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle sections for instructions. 8 REHANG FREEZER DOOR A Lower the freezer door onto the bottom hinge pin. C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, install the leveling leg bracket on the right side of the bottom of the refrigerator. C Install the center hinge pin with the center hinge ...
... the hinge pin and nut in the opposite hole on the hinge bracket with leveling leg. 6 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR STOPS A Remove the door stop with the holes in the bottom of the door. The pin will be toward the outside of the door by removing the two screws....Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle sections for instructions. 8 REHANG FREEZER DOOR A Lower the freezer door onto the bottom hinge pin. C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, install the leveling leg bracket on the right side of the bottom of the refrigerator. C Install the center hinge pin with the center hinge ...
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...Phillips Screwdriver 25 Attach the hinge to the top of the cabinet loosely with the holes in the bottom of the door. C Make sure the gasket on the back of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to... avoid using them in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet. 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...
...Phillips Screwdriver 25 Attach the hinge to the top of the cabinet loosely with the holes in the bottom of the door. C Make sure the gasket on the back of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to... avoid using them in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet. 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...
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... cover and place to the side on top of the refrigerator. D Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove... DOOR Follow the same procedure on top of the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head screw and pulling ... pin thimble remains on the opposite side. 4 REMOVE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to free the hinge pin from the cabinet...hinge pin or inside up to the Removing the Freezer Drawer section for instructions. 26 B Start with ...(Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Tape the doors shut with masking tape. 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont...
... cover and place to the side on top of the refrigerator. D Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove... DOOR Follow the same procedure on top of the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head screw and pulling ... pin thimble remains on the opposite side. 4 REMOVE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to free the hinge pin from the cabinet...hinge pin or inside up to the Removing the Freezer Drawer section for instructions. 26 B Start with ...(Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Tape the doors shut with masking tape. 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont...