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...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...
...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...
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...be required. Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Allow 24 hours for ...hours after each adjustment for the temperature to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 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 ...
...be required. Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Allow 24 hours for ...hours after each adjustment for the temperature to the refrigerator. 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 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 ...
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...cartridge may drip down . Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the cartridge. A small amount ... Filter Model GSWF Customers in Canada should be ejected as 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. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment....
...cartridge may drip down . Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the cartridge. A small amount ... Filter Model GSWF Customers in Canada should be ejected as 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. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment....
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...out. Tilt the shelf up ; To replace: Engage the shelf in place. It will lock in the molded supports on all models. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on the track. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Not all items from the shelf. Some... models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. Lower the...
...out. Tilt the shelf up ; To replace: Engage the shelf in place. It will lock in the molded supports on all models. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on the track. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Not all items from the shelf. Some... models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in a slot on some models) To remove: Lift the shelf straight up at the back and bring the shelf out. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. Lower the...
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...most useful location for your family's needs. Snack Pan (on some models) Slide the control all models. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the crispers and pans. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on all the way to the HIGH ...setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. Slide the control all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. ...
...most useful location for your family's needs. Snack Pan (on some models) Slide the control all models. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the crispers and pans. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on all the way to the HIGH ...setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits. Slide the control all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry. ...
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Appearance and features may vary Appearance may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on all models. To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out to fully close this basket. When replacing the deep full-width basket... tabs. Tilt the basket and lift out of the basket. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it stops. This may vary Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 NOTE: Always be sure...
Appearance and features may vary Appearance may vary Basket Removal To remove the deep full-width basket on all models. To remove the half-width basket: Pull the basket out to fully close this basket. When replacing the deep full-width basket... tabs. Tilt the basket and lift out of the basket. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer drawer. (on some models) Not all features are on freezer drawer models: Open the freezer drawer until it stops. This may vary Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 NOTE: Always be sure...
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Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on all features are on door models: Open the basket out to remove. When replacing the full-width sliding wire shelf: Insert the wire shelf into the upper liner's rails and ... into place. then pull out. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To replace 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket higher than the rim...
Basket Removal To remove the full-width sliding wire basket on all features are on door models: Open the basket out to remove. When replacing the full-width sliding wire shelf: Insert the wire shelf into the upper liner's rails and ... into place. then pull out. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To replace 9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the freezer compartment. (on some models) ge.com Not all models. Freezer Shelf and Basket A full-width fixed wire shelf A full-width sliding wire basket NOTE: Do not fill basket higher than the rim...
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... normal for how to access ice and reach the power switch. NOTE: Set the power switch to the O (off . Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of the feeler arm. It is pressed in a 24-hour period, depending on... freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line to clear. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
... normal for how to access ice and reach the power switch. NOTE: Set the power switch to the O (off . Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. A newly installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of the feeler arm. It is pressed in a 24-hour period, depending on... freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line to clear. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
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ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the inside surface between the doors. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave ... around switches, lights or controls. These may cause them to shatter. Do not use wax on stainless steel cleaner works best. Stainless steel (on some models) can cause it to break. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because...
ge.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Dry with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the inside surface between the doors. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave ... around switches, lights or controls. These may cause them to shatter. Do not use wax on stainless steel cleaner works best. Stainless steel (on some models) can cause it to break. Use warm water and baking soda solution- Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because...
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... leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). When using a hand truck to the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Installation Instructions Consumer... Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to one quart (1 liter) of baking soda...
... leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). When using a hand truck to the refrigerator. Handle only from the wall. Installation Instructions Consumer... Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to one quart (1 liter) of baking soda...
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...or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes 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 be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in Canada at www....
...or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 20 and 22 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes 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 be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in Canada at www....
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...Door Swing" section. Lift off and remove top cap. Refer to the installation location. 15 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is not a cold water supply, you will need to support it fully loaded. If there is...be safely moved indoors. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. Start with a side against the truck. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to remove doors, ...
...Door Swing" section. Lift off and remove top cap. Refer to the installation location. 15 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker models) A cold water supply is not a cold water supply, you will need to support it fully loaded. If there is...be safely moved indoors. Reinstall the original screws in the water line near the refrigerator. Start with a side against the truck. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer or door. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to remove doors, ...
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... If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the illustrations below will look like the connection on the floor, and the front is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ ...Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut SmartConnect™...
... If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the illustrations below will look like the connection on the floor, and the front is firmly positioned on your refrigerator. Icemaker-Ready models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ ...Copper Tubing 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Icemaker-Installed Models Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut SmartConnect™...
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...the badge to be tightened or removed, use a 3/16″ Allen wrench. Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on some B models): • Remove Badge the handle mounting fasteners with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to ... on the underside of the mounting fasteners. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to the door. 17 on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) the right side. ...
...the badge to be tightened or removed, use a 3/16″ Allen wrench. Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on some B models): • Remove Badge the handle mounting fasteners with A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to ... on the underside of the mounting fasteners. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to the door. 17 on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on Mounting Fasteners (appearance may vary) the right side. ...
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... mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on back of the handle with the handle mounting fasteners. 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 with a 3/32″ Allen wrench. NOTE: For Double Door models follow the same procedure on back of the handle with the handle mounting fasteners. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle: A Attach the handle to the handle...
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...CONTROLS Set the controls to the recommended setting. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It will take 2-3 days to the I (...on) position. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. The icemaker will then begin...
...CONTROLS Set the controls to the recommended setting. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It will take 2-3 days to the I (...on) position. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING, START ICEMAKER (icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. The icemaker will then begin...
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... 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed , to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. Lift the basket up on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on both...drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until ...
... 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed , to separate the drawer railings from the rail assemblies. Lift the basket up on some models) The freezer drawer can be removed. D Push the rail assemblies back into locking position. Installation Instructions REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on both...drawer handle to fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed, if needed ) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through tight areas. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE THE BASKET A Open the freezer drawer until ...
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... the back of the drawer railings into the slots on both rail assemblies. Hook Slot Tab 21 Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail assemblies to the...
... the back of the drawer railings into the slots on both rail assemblies. Hook Slot Tab 21 Installation Instructions REPLACING THE FREEZER DRAWER (on some models) Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1 ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES A Pull out the rail assemblies to the...
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...C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the 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 the socket. Then lift the hinge straight up... is completed. NOTE: A replacement logo badge is included in the bottom of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible...
...C Using a 5/16″ socket ratchet/driver, remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the 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 the socket. Then lift the hinge straight up... is completed. NOTE: A replacement logo badge is included in the bottom of the refrigerator door by removing the adhesive cover on the back side. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible...
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... Once you begin, do not move the cabinet. These instructions are for the doors. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is on top of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Support the door on the back of the badge... . While holding the door in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not folded. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to the top of the door. Make...
... Once you begin, do not move the cabinet. These instructions are for the doors. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble is on top of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. Support the door on the back of the badge... . While holding the door in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for removing the doors. REMOVING THE DOORS (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES NOTE: Door swing is not folded. Apply pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to the top of the door. Make...