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...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 Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing... only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .31-34 Normal Operating Sounds 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data...
...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 Cleaning 11, 12 Controls 4 Crispers and Pans 7 Freezer 8, 9 Replacing... only 25-27 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 20, 21 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 22-25 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .31-34 Normal Operating Sounds 31 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data...
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... electrical rating of the "pinch point" areas; Be careful closing doors when children are damp or wet. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are in Canada), 3-wire ... Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use this appliance only for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to these extremely cold surfaces. ■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids...
... electrical rating of the "pinch point" areas; Be careful closing doors when children are damp or wet. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in the freezer compartment when hands are in Canada), 3-wire ... Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use this appliance only for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to these extremely cold surfaces. ■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids...
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...3-prong wall outlet. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate...
...3-prong wall outlet. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer ...a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate...
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... 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. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment ...control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. 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 stabilize. ...
... 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. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment ...control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set. 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 stabilize. ...
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...cartridge, first remove the old one. Close the cartridge cover. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Use caution when removing. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should be ...Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is removed. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it locks into place. When to the icemaker decreases, or every six months. Open ...
...cartridge, first remove the old one. Close the cartridge cover. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Use caution when removing. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should be ...Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is removed. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment. The icemaker will feel it "click" as it locks into place. When to the icemaker decreases, or every six months. Open ...
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on the door and push down. then pull out. To replace: While tilting ... at the back of the shelf locks into place. Lift the shelf up ; Not all features are adjustable. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the molded supports on some models) To remove: Lift...
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all models. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on the door and push down. then pull out. To replace: While tilting ... at the back of the shelf locks into place. Lift the shelf up ; Not all features are adjustable. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the track. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the molded supports on some models) To remove: Lift...
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... to the level of ice. Always be joined together. approximately 100-130 cubes in or when the freezer door is shut off ) position. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. See below for how to 15°F (-10°C). The icemaker will stop producing... cost. Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch To reach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch in the O (off . To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. Check the ...
... to the level of ice. Always be joined together. approximately 100-130 cubes in or when the freezer door is shut off ) position. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. See below for how to 15°F (-10°C). The icemaker will stop producing... cost. Accessing Ice and Reaching the Power Switch To reach the icemaker power switch, pull the shelf above the ice bin straight out. When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch in the O (off . To access ice, simply pull the bin forward. Check the ...
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ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry with kitchen ...out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Handle glass shelves carefully. Dry and ... cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can cause it to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Use an appliance wax polish on the stainless steel. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the inside ...
ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry with kitchen ...out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Handle glass shelves carefully. Dry and ... cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can cause it to a quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. Use an appliance wax polish on the stainless steel. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the inside ...
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... to flooding. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of water. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in . Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or...shut off the water supply to the floor covering or refrigerator. When using a hand truck to position by taping them securely in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of the refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power...
... to flooding. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of water. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in . Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or...shut off the water supply to the floor covering or refrigerator. When using a hand truck to position by taping them securely in an upright position during moving the refrigerator away from the sides of the refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power...
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... and pull out to release the tabs at the top of the freezer inside a light shield. Plug the refrigerator back in . Plug the refrigerator back in . Unplug the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the shield. Rotate... pull out to release the tabs at the front of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. ge.com Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Rotate the shield down and...
... and pull out to release the tabs at the top of the freezer inside a light shield. Plug the refrigerator back in . Plug the refrigerator back in . Unplug the refrigerator. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the shield. Rotate... pull out to release the tabs at the front of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. ge.com Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Rotate the shield down and...
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...completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Be sure to leave these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation of the installer.... Drill Tape measure PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Keep these instructions with the...
...completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Be sure to leave these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation of the installer.... Drill Tape measure PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Keep these instructions with the...
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...off and remove top cap. Install it in order to leave the doors and handles attached to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. See Installing the Water Line section....or Steps 1 and 2 of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain...
...off and remove top cap. Install it in order to leave the doors and handles attached to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. See Installing the Water Line section....or Steps 1 and 2 of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain...
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.... Overtightening may need to hold it . While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to lower it in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway...
.... Overtightening may need to hold it . While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to lower it in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway...
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... set screws with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A Slots on the opposite door. Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. 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...
... set screws with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A Slots on the opposite door. Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position. 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...
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...deliver enough water to fill the ice bin. B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. Set the icemaker power switch to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. C Replace the base grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. 11 SET THE ... from shelves and drawers. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to operate until it . C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. It will...
...deliver enough water to fill the ice bin. B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. Set the icemaker power switch to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. C Replace the base grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. 11 SET THE ... from shelves and drawers. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to operate until it . C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. The icemaker will not begin operation automatically. It will...
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... 20 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 a doorway, the base grille can be removed. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position.
... 20 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 a doorway, the base grille can be removed. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position.
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... the cabinet. B Remove the hinge cover on top of the refrigerator door by carefully prying it up . 22 Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up with masking tape. Then lift the hinge straight up ... remove the door thimble from inside door hinge pin hole located in the top of the door. 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...
... the cabinet. B Remove the hinge cover on top of the refrigerator door by carefully prying it up . 22 Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up with masking tape. Then lift the hinge straight up ... remove the door thimble from inside door hinge pin hole located in the top of the door. 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...
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..., install 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 on the left side of the refrigerator. C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, install the leveling leg bracket on the hinge pin or inside the... the door. Turn it until it up the screw holes in the door stop with the holes in the bottom of Door (Left Side) 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT Refer to the opposite hole. C Install the door stop on the left side, making sure to line up with the center...
..., install 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 on the left side of the refrigerator. C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, install the leveling leg bracket on the hinge pin or inside the... the door. Turn it until it up the screw holes in the door stop with the holes in the bottom of Door (Left Side) 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT Refer to the opposite hole. C Install the door stop on the left side, making sure to line up with the center...
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...of the badge with the bolts. Replace the hinge cover. Make sure the door is even across the front. 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 . ... to the badge to ensure it sticks to avoid using them in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is not folded. C Make sure the gasket on ...
...of the badge with the bolts. Replace the hinge cover. Make sure the door is even across the front. 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 . ... to the badge to ensure it sticks to avoid using them in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. Installation Instructions 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is not folded. C Make sure the gasket on ...
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... hinge covers on the opposite side. 4 REMOVE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to the side on top of the refrigerator. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble remains on top of the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head screw and pulling the cover up . 2 REMOVE CENTER HINGE Using a...the bolts securing the top 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 masking tape. 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) E Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the socket in the ...
... hinge covers on the opposite side. 4 REMOVE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to the side on top of the refrigerator. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble remains on top of the refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head screw and pulling the cover up . 2 REMOVE CENTER HINGE Using a...the bolts securing the top 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 masking tape. 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) E Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the socket in the ...
