Quick Specs
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... vegetables • Snack Pan - Provides a striking finish to -read temperature controls • Factory-Installed Icemaker with Water Filtration System - Provide ideal storage environment for milk and other snacks • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - Raised edges help contain spills to make clean up quick and easy • Adjustable Gallon Door Bins - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GDSS0KCX - Stainless steel As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this...
... vegetables • Snack Pan - Provides a striking finish to -read temperature controls • Factory-Installed Icemaker with Water Filtration System - Provide ideal storage environment for milk and other snacks • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - Raised edges help contain spills to make clean up quick and easy • Adjustable Gallon Door Bins - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GDSS0KCX - Stainless steel As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this...
Use and Care Manual
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... 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 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 Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting...
... 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 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 Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting...
Use and Care Manual
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... the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is used. ■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug 2 and outlet and that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls to the Off position does not remove power to the light circuit. ■...
... the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is used. ■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug 2 and outlet and that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. ■ Setting either or both controls to the Off position does not remove power to the light circuit. ■...
Use and Care Manual
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... controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Several adjustments may be required. Setting either or both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling...
... controls with temperature settings. (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Several adjustments may be required. Setting either or both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Adjust the controls one increment at 5. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling...
Use and Care Manual
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... months. Lining up the arrow on the tab at the front and pulling down . Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is removed. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 The grip on the end of the cartridge. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it counterclockwise. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com...
... months. Lining up the arrow on the tab at the front and pulling down . Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is removed. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 The grip on the end of the cartridge. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it counterclockwise. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com...
Use and Care Manual
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...- Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 10 NOTE: Set the power switch to the O (off) position if the water supply is closed. Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch To reach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out. 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 ice. The icemaker will turn green when the freezer light switch is...
...- Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 10 NOTE: Set the power switch to the O (off) position if the water supply is closed. Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch To reach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out. 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 ice. The icemaker will turn green when the freezer light switch is...
Use and Care Manual
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... the Warranty. Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to a cold water line. 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 - Call 800.GE.CARES...
... the Warranty. Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to a cold water line. 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 - Call 800.GE.CARES...
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... E Carefully lower the door(s) onto the center hinge(s). 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. Do not cut plastic tube to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of the refrigerator's water valve. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. Refer to "Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of "Removing the Doors" section. If there is not plugged into...
... E Carefully lower the door(s) onto the center hinge(s). 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. Do not cut plastic tube to "Removing Freezer Drawer" section or Step 2 of the refrigerator's water valve. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. Refer to "Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of "Removing the Doors" section. If there is not plugged into...
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... the house cold water supply. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to its final location. 5 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set to hold it in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. You may cause leaks. To adjust the leveling legs, turn with an icemaker, before plugging in...
... the house cold water supply. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to its final location. 5 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set to hold it in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. You may cause leaks. To adjust the leveling legs, turn with an icemaker, before plugging in...
Use and Care Manual
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... the door hinge kit. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to the door by carefully prying it up with masking tape. B Remove the hinge cover on top of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side. D Carefully remove the door thimble from inside door hinge pin hole located in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from...
... the door hinge kit. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to the door by carefully prying it up with masking tape. B Remove the hinge cover on top of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side. D Carefully remove the door thimble from inside door hinge pin hole located in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for changing the hinges from...
Use and Care Manual
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... the top hinge to the cabinet. Remove hinge cover (1 Phillips screw) C Remove the hinge cover on the opposite door. Then lift the hinge straight up . There are no center hinge covers on the hinge pin or inside up. 2 REMOVE CENTER HINGE Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the center hinge to the cabinet. 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...
... the top hinge to the cabinet. Remove hinge cover (1 Phillips screw) C Remove the hinge cover on the opposite door. Then lift the hinge straight up . There are no center hinge covers on the hinge pin or inside up. 2 REMOVE CENTER HINGE Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the center hinge to the cabinet. 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...
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... the Replacing the Freezer Drawer section for instructions. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is no water line or hinge cover. 2 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Ensure that the unit is not folded. Replace the hinge cover and screw. 4 ALIGN DOUBLE DOORS If the top of the refrigerator door. 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...
... the Replacing the Freezer Drawer section for instructions. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is no water line or hinge cover. 2 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Ensure that the unit is not folded. Replace the hinge cover and screw. 4 ALIGN DOUBLE DOORS If the top of the refrigerator door. 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...
Use and Care Manual
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... these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. If you use your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. If using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are...
... these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. If you use your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. If using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are...
Use and Care Manual
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... stopping the compressor. ■ Defrost timer snapping in . CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS ■ You may not need adjusting. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Possible Causes Refrigerator in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water...
... stopping the compressor. ■ Defrost timer snapping in . CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS ■ You may not need adjusting. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Possible Causes Refrigerator in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water...
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... too warm. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed . 32 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Temperature control set cold enough. Icemaker power switch is in icemaker. (Green power light on ) position, but the water supply to the I (on) position will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Water supply turned off . Ice cubes stuck in the I (on icemaker blinking.) Icemaker light...
... too warm. The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed . 32 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Temperature control set cold enough. Icemaker power switch is in icemaker. (Green power light on ) position, but the water supply to the I (on) position will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Water supply turned off . Ice cubes stuck in the I (on icemaker blinking.) Icemaker light...
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... back of the refrigerator. Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Door/drawer does not Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Installing the Refrigerator. Hot air from the air vent. • Move the refrigerator control to a warmer temperature setting one setting colder. Refrigerator control is set cold enough. • Check to the air vent at a time. replace every three months. Slow ice cube freezing Door left open box of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at these normal...
... back of the refrigerator. Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Door/drawer does not Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Installing the Refrigerator. Hot air from the air vent. • Move the refrigerator control to a warmer temperature setting one setting colder. Refrigerator control is set cold enough. • Check to the air vent at a time. replace every three months. Slow ice cube freezing Door left open box of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at these normal...
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... basket. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 34 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for detailed instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Problem No ice cube production (on some models, the light bulbs • If the control settings do not light up the temperature control settings. Handle needs adjusting. • See Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle and Attach the Freezer Door Handle sections for service... Water filter clogged. On some models) Handle is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Control setting is...
... basket. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 34 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for detailed instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Problem No ice cube production (on some models, the light bulbs • If the control settings do not light up the temperature control settings. Handle needs adjusting. • See Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle and Attach the Freezer Door Handle sections for service... Water filter clogged. On some models) Handle is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Control setting is...
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... limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase date is product repair as noted above. ■ Damage to obtain service under the warranty. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to the product...
... limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase date is product repair as noted above. ■ Damage to obtain service under the warranty. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to the product...
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... after delivery. • Improper installation-proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of light bulbs. • Damage to product caused by Mabe to provide required service. • WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. To obtain warranty service, purchaser must be reported...
... after delivery. • Improper installation-proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement of light bulbs. • Damage to product caused by Mabe to provide required service. • WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. To obtain warranty service, purchaser must be reported...
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... 60 psig; Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow. This drinking water system must be installed and operated in for unmetered usage) Parameter Chlorine T & O Particulate** USEPA MCL - - - temp. Particles used on disinfected water that may vary. Systems must be used were 0.5-1 microns *** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units Operating Specifications Capacity: certified for up to six months Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar) Temperature: 33...
... 60 psig; Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow. This drinking water system must be installed and operated in for unmetered usage) Parameter Chlorine T & O Particulate** USEPA MCL - - - temp. Particles used on disinfected water that may vary. Systems must be used were 0.5-1 microns *** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units Operating Specifications Capacity: certified for up to six months Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar) Temperature: 33...