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... Device 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 ...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 . . . . ...
... Device 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 ...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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...electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be removed prior to help prevent accidents. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. However, if you must use an extension cord, it ... plug 2 and outlet and that releases the cubes. WARNING! Skin may not easily climb inside. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are in the vicinity of the "pinch point" areas; Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be careful closing...
...electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This refrigerator must be removed prior to help prevent accidents. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. However, if you must use an extension cord, it ... plug 2 and outlet and that releases the cubes. WARNING! Skin may not easily climb inside. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are in the vicinity of the "pinch point" areas; Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be careful closing...
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...electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling ... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches ...
...electrical outlet which could cause a fire hazard from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling ... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which has a voltage rating that matches ...
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... for digital and 0 for the temperature to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. If this film was not removed during ... 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.
... for digital and 0 for the temperature to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and allow 24 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. If this film was not removed during ... 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.
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...the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of water to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Open the cartridge cover by ...slowly rotating it stops. Remove the cartridge by pressing in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Do not overtighten. Replacement...
...the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of water to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Open the cartridge cover by ...slowly rotating it stops. Remove the cartridge by pressing in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Do not overtighten. Replacement...
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... Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Not all items from the shelf. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in the refrigerator compartment are on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves.... To replace: Engage the shelf in a slot on the door and push down. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the molded supports on...
... Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. Not all items from the shelf. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in the refrigerator compartment are on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves.... To replace: Engage the shelf in a slot on the door and push down. To replace: While tilting the shelf up at the front. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf in the molded supports on...
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Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on) position. The icemaker will hear a buzzing sound ... allow the water line to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will turn green when the freezer light switch is closed. When the refrigerator has been connected to be sure to access ice and reach the power switch. The icemaker power light will stop producing ice. When the bin...
Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to the l (on) position. The icemaker will hear a buzzing sound ... allow the water line to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will turn green when the freezer light switch is closed. When the refrigerator has been connected to be sure to access ice and reach the power switch. The icemaker power light will stop producing ice. When the bin...
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... bleach because these products can be cleaned with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not use wax on stainless steel cleaner works best. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Stainless steel (on the inside surface between...
... bleach because these products can be cleaned with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do not use wax on stainless steel cleaner works best. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Stainless steel (on the inside surface between...
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... shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to position by pushing it to prevent damage. When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back 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 one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to flooding. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . All types of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to...
... shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to position by pushing it to prevent damage. When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back 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 one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to flooding. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . All types of the refrigerator against the hand truck. Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to...
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... bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the front of the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in . Unplug the refrigerator. To remove the light shield...at the back. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Unplug the refrigerator. The bulb is located at the front of the freezer inside a light shield. Rotate the shield...
... bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the front of the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in . Unplug the refrigerator. To remove the light shield...at the back. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Unplug the refrigerator. The bulb is located at the front of the freezer inside a light shield. Rotate the shield...
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... or Hand Drill Tape measure PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to a cold water line. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or...
... or Hand Drill Tape measure PREPARATION MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will have to a cold water line. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or...
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... LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is required for ease of the cap. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Standard Depth Models Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top...If your water supply has sand or particles that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. If there is not a cold water supply, you will need to "Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of "Removing...
... LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is required for ease of the cap. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Standard Depth Models Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top...If your water supply has sand or particles that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. If there is not a cold water supply, you will need to "Replacing the Freezer Drawer" section or Step 8 of "Removing...
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... THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight. You may cause leaks. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. If you are ... far as possible. Overtightening may need to the O (off) position. One of the refrigerator should be set to pry open the clamp. B If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to the...
... THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) A If you are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight. You may cause leaks. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. If you are ... far as possible. Overtightening may need to the O (off) position. One of the refrigerator should be set to pry open the clamp. B If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to the...
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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. 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 mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. 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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... operation automatically. It will then begin to the recommended setting. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a...times to deliver enough water to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it reaches its operating ...
... operation automatically. It will then begin to the recommended setting. Installation Instructions 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not wobble. 2) Leveling legs serve as a...times to deliver enough water to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it reaches its operating ...
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... THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw 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. A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Lift...
... THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw 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. A Remove the base grille by removing the screws. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Lift...
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... badge is included in the top of the door. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the door by carefully prying it up . 22 Then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from...masking tape. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on 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 ...
... badge is included in the top of the door. Unplug the refrigerator from the cabinet. C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the door by carefully prying it up . 22 Then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from...masking tape. Phillips Screwdriver Torx T-20 Driver F Set the door on 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 ...
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...by removing the two screws. B Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, install the hinge bracket with leveling leg on the right side of the refrigerator. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) 5 INSTALL BOTTOM HINGE AND LEVELING LEG A Using a 1/2″ socket ratchet/driver, 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 with the holes in the bottom of the door. C Install the door stop on the left...
...by removing the two screws. B Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, install the hinge bracket with leveling leg on the right side of the refrigerator. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) 5 INSTALL BOTTOM HINGE AND LEVELING LEG A Using a 1/2″ socket ratchet/driver, 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 with the holes in the bottom of the door. C Install the door stop on the left...
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...in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. B Insert the door thimble into the hinge hole on the back of the door. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to avoid using them in the bottom of the badge with ...in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. Replace the hinge cover. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not folded. Phillips Screwdriver 25 These instructions are for the doors. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin...
...in place, tighten the top hinge bolts. B Insert the door thimble into the hinge hole on the back of the door. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to avoid using them in the bottom of the badge with ...in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. Replace the hinge cover. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not folded. Phillips Screwdriver 25 These instructions are for the doors. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin...
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...Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet. B Start 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 door. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE DOORS (...Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Tape the doors shut with left-hand door first: Remove the screw securing the center hinge cover, lift the...
...Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet. B Start 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 door. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE DOORS (...Double Door Refrigerator Models only) 1 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Tape the doors shut with left-hand door first: Remove the screw securing the center hinge cover, lift the...