Use and Care Manual
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...71 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 36 Warranty for Canadian Customers 34 Warranty for U.S. Bottom RefrigeratoFreezerrs GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12, 13 Controls 4, 5 Dispenser 5 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Fresh Food Storage Options 7-9 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 16-23 Installing the Water Line 24-26 Preparing...
...71 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 36 Warranty for Canadian Customers 34 Warranty for U.S. Bottom RefrigeratoFreezerrs GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12, 13 Controls 4, 5 Dispenser 5 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Fresh Food Storage Options 7-9 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 16-23 Installing the Water Line 24-26 Preparing...
Use and Care Manual
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... you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set . 4 Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set . The display will look like one of the following: Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature settings. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it...
... you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set . 4 Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set . The display will look like one of the following: Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with temperature settings. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it...
Use and Care Manual
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... dispenser opening . I Beverages and foods should be quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer. About Door Alarm (on the dispenser light. The beeping stops when you selected Cubed Ice. To turn on some models) To use of the refrigerator cabinet and cause rust. The refrigerator is not self-draining. GEAppliances.com Spill Shelf To Use the Dispenser (on some models) Select Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice or Water by pressing and releasing the Energy Saver...
... dispenser opening . I Beverages and foods should be quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer. About Door Alarm (on the dispenser light. The beeping stops when you selected Cubed Ice. To turn on some models) To use of the refrigerator cabinet and cause rust. The refrigerator is not self-draining. GEAppliances.com Spill Shelf To Use the Dispenser (on some models) Select Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice or Water by pressing and releasing the Energy Saver...
Use and Care Manual
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... up inside the holder. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you turn the cartridge, it will rotate about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Do not push it is not available. Press and hold the Ice & Water pad for the nearest Mabe Service Center. See To Use the Dispenser section. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the system, the filter cartridge may drip down. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...
... up inside the holder. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you turn the cartridge, it will rotate about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Do not push it is not available. Press and hold the Ice & Water pad for the nearest Mabe Service Center. See To Use the Dispenser section. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the system, the filter cartridge may drip down. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...
Use and Care Manual
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... what I A water dripping noise may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. I Closing the door may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is first plugged in defrost cycle. I You may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the drain pan. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is tripped. Leveling legs need to pressure...
... what I A water dripping noise may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. I Closing the door may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is first plugged in defrost cycle. I You may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the drain pan. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is tripped. Leveling legs need to pressure...
Use and Care Manual
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... damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control panel to shut off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in icemaker. Door left open . Hot weather or frequent door openings. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down . •...
... damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control panel to shut off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in icemaker. Door left open . Hot weather or frequent door openings. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down . •...
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Slow ice cube freezing Door left open box of the refrigerator. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at the back of baking soda in the refrigerator; Light bulb burned out or loose. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Door/drawer does not close to the air vent at outlet. Food freezing in the refrigerator; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have...
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open box of the refrigerator. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at the back of baking soda in the refrigerator; Light bulb burned out or loose. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Door/drawer does not close to the air vent at outlet. Food freezing in the refrigerator; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have...
Use and Care Manual
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... supply to completely cool down. This is clogged. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 30 Supply line or shutoff valve is the door alarm. • Run water from dispenser Handle is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Possible Causes Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. • Dispense water until all water is system is released. Water filter clogged. Water in system is frozen because the controls are set too cold. • See Installing the water line. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug...
... supply to completely cool down. This is clogged. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 30 Supply line or shutoff valve is the door alarm. • Run water from dispenser Handle is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Possible Causes Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. • Dispense water until all water is system is released. Water filter clogged. Water in system is frozen because the controls are set too cold. • See Installing the water line. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug...
Use and Care Manual
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...'s Attorney General. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than the intended purpose or used for service. I Replacement of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the original purchase date is located in the water supply...
...'s Attorney General. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than the intended purpose or used for service. I Replacement of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the original purchase date is located in the water supply...
Use and Care Manual
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.../L 0.003 mg/L * Tested using a flow rate of the substances listed below. pressure of 7.5 ± 0.5; pH of 60 psig; Particles used on non-indicator units. System Tested and Certified by this water treatment system are included with a replacement filter indicator light Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shock Temperature: 33-100ºF (0.6-38ºC) Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements Flush new cartridge at pH 8.5 Alachlor...
.../L 0.003 mg/L * Tested using a flow rate of the substances listed below. pressure of 7.5 ± 0.5; pH of 60 psig; Particles used on non-indicator units. System Tested and Certified by this water treatment system are included with a replacement filter indicator light Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shock Temperature: 33-100ºF (0.6-38ºC) Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements Flush new cartridge at pH 8.5 Alachlor...
Installation Instructions
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...;gina 75 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 40 Warranty for Canadian Customers 38 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12, 13 Controls 4 Dispenser 5 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Fresh Food Storage Options 7-9 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 16-23 Installing the Water Line 24-26 Preparing to...
...;gina 75 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 40 Warranty for Canadian Customers 38 Warranty for U.S. Bottom Freezer Refrigerators ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12, 13 Controls 4 Dispenser 5 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Fresh Food Storage Options 7-9 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 16-23 Installing the Water Line 24-26 Preparing to...
Installation Instructions
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... actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. Changing the Temperature Dispenser models: To change the temperature, press and release the Freezer or Fridge pad. Several adjustments may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on all models. Tap either the Freezer or Fridge pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Several adjustments may be required. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the controls with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it...
... actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 10 seconds. Changing the Temperature Dispenser models: To change the temperature, press and release the Freezer or Fridge pad. Several adjustments may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on all models. Tap either the Freezer or Fridge pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Several adjustments may be required. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the controls with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it...
Installation Instructions
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... drip down. Cartridge will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Run water from the dispenser. See To Use the Dispenser section. Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of the new cartridge up into position. As you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it counterclockwise. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 A small amount of the cartridge. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge...
... drip down. Cartridge will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Run water from the dispenser. See To Use the Dispenser section. Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, place the top of the new cartridge up into position. As you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it counterclockwise. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 A small amount of the cartridge. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge...
Installation Instructions
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... operating. The fans are normal. s The fans change speeds in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is released. s A water dripping noise may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Level the Refrigerator. 27 Do you call for defrost cycle to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. s The new high efficiency compressor may run...
... operating. The fans are normal. s The fans change speeds in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is released. s A water dripping noise may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Level the Refrigerator. 27 Do you call for defrost cycle to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. s The new high efficiency compressor may run...
Installation Instructions
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... on the control panel to turn the icemaker back on . Water supply turned off . Door left open . Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with plug. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control panel to turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the icon will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with...
... on the control panel to turn the icemaker back on . Water supply turned off . Door left open . Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with plug. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control panel to turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the icon will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with...
Installation Instructions
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... is set cold enough. Interior of high humidity. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at the back of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openings. Door/drawer does not close to the air vent at outlet. Slow ice cube freezing Refrigerator has odor Door left open box of the refrigerator. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. Some floor coverings...
... is set cold enough. Interior of high humidity. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at the back of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openings. Door/drawer does not close to the air vent at outlet. Slow ice cube freezing Refrigerator has odor Door left open box of the refrigerator. Not unusual during periods of refrigerator needs cleaning. Some floor coverings...
Installation Instructions
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... to dispense after button is frozen because the controls are set too cold. • See Installing the water line. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for detailed instructions. • Close door. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in the water line system, causing water to chill. What To Do • Dispense water until all water in reservoir is released. Water supply line turned off or not connected. Air may continue to remove air from...
... to dispense after button is frozen because the controls are set too cold. • See Installing the water line. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for detailed instructions. • Close door. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in the water line system, causing water to chill. What To Do • Dispense water until all water in reservoir is released. Water supply line turned off or not connected. Air may continue to remove air from...
Installation Instructions
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... specified operating range or due to replace the defective part. s Damage to a defect in materials or workmanship. s Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support This warranty is abused, misused, or used commercially. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of God. This warranty gives you specific...
... specified operating range or due to replace the defective part. s Damage to a defect in materials or workmanship. s Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support This warranty is abused, misused, or used commercially. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of God. This warranty gives you specific...
Installation Instructions
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... other substances removed or reduced by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. System Tested and Certified by this water treatment system are included with a replacement filter indicator light Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shock Temperature: 33-100ºF (0.6-38ºC) Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements Flush new cartridge at...
... other substances removed or reduced by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. System Tested and Certified by this water treatment system are included with a replacement filter indicator light Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shock Temperature: 33-100ºF (0.6-38ºC) Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements Flush new cartridge at...
Quick Specs
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... refrigerator • Two-level Slide n' Store™ System - GFSL6KEX GE® ENERGY STAR® 25.9 Cu. Features easy-to frozen foods • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - Uses large and medium freezer baskets to allow easy access to -reach, easyto-read temperature controls and displays the actual temperature setting • Factory-Installed Icemaker with GE Reveal™ Lighting - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GFSL6KEXLS - Offers maximum convenience by utilizing two humidity-controlled drawers and 1 full-length drawer...
... refrigerator • Two-level Slide n' Store™ System - GFSL6KEX GE® ENERGY STAR® 25.9 Cu. Features easy-to frozen foods • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - Uses large and medium freezer baskets to allow easy access to -reach, easyto-read temperature controls and displays the actual temperature setting • Factory-Installed Icemaker with GE Reveal™ Lighting - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model GFSL6KEXLS - Offers maximum convenience by utilizing two humidity-controlled drawers and 1 full-length drawer...
