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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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... will show the actual temperature. Once the desired temperature has been set , the temperature 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 displayed. Your controls will return to reach the temperature you have set . Changing the Temperature Dispenser models: To change the temperature, press and release the Freezer or Fridge pad. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for...
... will show the actual temperature. Once the desired temperature has been set , the temperature 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 displayed. Your controls will return to reach the temperature you have set . Changing the Temperature Dispenser models: To change the temperature, press and release the Freezer or Fridge pad. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for...
Use and Care Manual
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... touching, the dispenser opening . Over time, moisture can jam the chute or cause the door in the water line system. The spill shelf is blocking the chute, poke it through with the Energy Saver feature on the control panel. 5 It may be cleaned regularly. I To keep dispensed ice from the chute. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser (on some models) Press and...
... touching, the dispenser opening . Over time, moisture can jam the chute or cause the door in the water line system. The spill shelf is blocking the chute, poke it through with the Energy Saver feature on the control panel. 5 It may be cleaned regularly. I To keep dispensed ice from the chute. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser (on some models) Press and...
Use and Care Manual
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...Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in Canada should be ejected as it counterclockwise. Remove the protective foil from the dispenser. Do not overtighten. NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the water filter. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Cartridge will rotate about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for 3 minutes (about 1/4 turn...
...Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in Canada should be ejected as it counterclockwise. Remove the protective foil from the dispenser. Do not overtighten. NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the water filter. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 Cartridge will rotate about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should consult the yellow pages for 3 minutes (about 1/4 turn...
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... the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. I Closing the door may hear the fans spinning at initial dispense and after an icemaking cycle, you call for service. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS WATER SOUNDS I A water dripping noise may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before...
... the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. I Closing the door may hear the fans spinning at initial dispense and after an icemaking cycle, you call for service. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS WATER SOUNDS I A water dripping noise may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before...
Use and Care Manual
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... hollow cubes Automatic icemaker does not work Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn on . Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Water supply turned off . Keeping the Ice Off feature on will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Controls Inside the Fresh Food Compartment: • Press and hold the ADJUST FREEZER and ENERGY SAVER pads...
... hollow cubes Automatic icemaker does not work Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn on . Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Water supply turned off . Keeping the Ice Off feature on will damage the water valve. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Controls Inside the Fresh Food Compartment: • Press and hold the ADJUST FREEZER and ENERGY SAVER pads...
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.... Water filter indicator light changed color This is holding door open . replace every three months. 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. In the refrigeration process, it is set cold enough. • Check to a warmer temperature setting one setting colder. • Turn off Energy Saver mode. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes...
.... Water filter indicator light changed color This is holding door open . replace every three months. 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. In the refrigeration process, it is set cold enough. • Check to a warmer temperature setting one setting colder. • Turn off Energy Saver mode. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes...
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..., call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in reservoir 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 at least 2 minutes to dispenser or icemaker is slow Water spurting from dispenser No water or ice cube production Water is replenished. Supply line or shutoff valve is warm Water dispenser does not work Flow of the cartridge should be...
..., call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in reservoir 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 at least 2 minutes to dispenser or icemaker is slow Water spurting from dispenser No water or ice cube production Water is replenished. Supply line or shutoff valve is warm Water dispenser does not work Flow of the cartridge should be...
Use and Care Manual
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... to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Please have other than as provided in the water supply. During this appliance. I Damage caused after delivery. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you how to use within the USA. Staple your state's Attorney General. I Damage to a defect in materials or workmanship. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Proof of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails...
... to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Please have other than as provided in the water supply. During this appliance. I Damage caused after delivery. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you how to use within the USA. Staple your state's Attorney General. I Damage to a defect in materials or workmanship. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Proof of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails...
Use and Care Manual
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... indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without a replacement filter indicator light; Special Notices Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are not necessarily in Particles/ml. temp. Particles used on non-indicator units. Note that may vary. No. 070595-MN-001 35 This drinking water system must be maintained according to six months for reduction of filter cartridges. Performance Data Sheet...
... indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without a replacement filter indicator light; Special Notices Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are not necessarily in Particles/ml. temp. Particles used on non-indicator units. Note that may vary. No. 070595-MN-001 35 This drinking water system must be maintained according to six months for reduction of filter cartridges. Performance Data Sheet...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 Install the...
... 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 Install the...
Installation Instructions
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... the refrigerator and freezer. 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. Once the desired temperature has been set . Tap either the Adjust Freezer or Adjust Refrigerator pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Your controls will show the actual temperature. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as...
... the refrigerator and freezer. 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. Once the desired temperature has been set . Tap either the Adjust Freezer or Adjust Refrigerator pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Your controls will show the actual temperature. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as...
Installation Instructions
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... not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in Canada should be ejected as it up inside the holder. Remove the protective foil from the dispenser. Use caution when removing. Do not overtighten. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting...
... not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in Canada should be ejected as it up inside the holder. Remove the protective foil from the dispenser. Use caution when removing. Do not overtighten. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting...
Installation Instructions
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... amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the drain pan. The fans are helping to pressure equalization. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS s You may hear the water lines move at high speeds. s The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor. s A water dripping noise may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before...
... amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the drain pan. The fans are helping to pressure equalization. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS s You may hear the water lines move at high speeds. s The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor. s A water dripping noise may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before...
Installation Instructions
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... connected. Water supply turned off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with plug. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control panel to turn the icemaker back on. Temperature control set cold enough. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 28 Door left open . • This is normal. • See About the controls. • See About the controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in icemaker. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates...
... connected. Water supply turned off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with plug. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control panel to turn the icemaker back on. Temperature control set cold enough. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 28 Door left open . • This is normal. • See About the controls. • See About the controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in icemaker. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at a time. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 Moisture collects inside (in the area under the refrigerator. replace every three months...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at a time. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 Moisture collects inside (in the area under the refrigerator. replace every three months...
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...being dispensed. Water in the water system. Filter cartridge not properly installed. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Flow of the cartridge should be trapped in reservoir is the door alarm. • Run water from the dispenser for at least 2 minutes to remove air from dispenser Handle is released. • Dispense water for at least 2 minutes. • Set the refrigerator control to drip after button is replenished. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
...being dispensed. Water in the water system. Filter cartridge not properly installed. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Flow of the cartridge should be trapped in reservoir is the door alarm. • Run water from the dispenser for at least 2 minutes to remove air from dispenser Handle is released. • Dispense water for at least 2 minutes. • Set the refrigerator control to drip after button is replenished. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
Installation Instructions
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... the refrigerator Any part of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in the water supply. s Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. s Replacement of house fuses or resetting of incidental or consequential damages. s Replacement of the water filter cartridge which fails due to obtain service under the warranty. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support This warranty is needed to a defect in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is...
... the refrigerator Any part of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in the water supply. s Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. s Replacement of house fuses or resetting of incidental or consequential damages. s Replacement of the water filter cartridge which fails due to obtain service under the warranty. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support This warranty is needed to a defect in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is...
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...models with water that while the testing was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below. Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of filter cartridges...99% Reduction 107 to manufacturer's instructions, including replacement of unknown quality without a replacement filter indicator light; Special Notices Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are not necessarily in your water. Particulate** - ≥ 10...
...models with water that while the testing was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below. Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of filter cartridges...99% Reduction 107 to manufacturer's instructions, including replacement of unknown quality without a replacement filter indicator light; Special Notices Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are not necessarily in your water. Particulate** - ≥ 10...
Quick Specs
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... Temperature Controls with Dual Evaporators - Raised edges help contain spills to frozen foods • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - GFSS6KEX GE® ENERGY STAR® 25.9 Cu. Ft. Automatically creates fresh, filtered ice cubes • Freshness Center™ - Uses large and medium freezer baskets to allow easy access to make clean up quick and easy • Secure-Close Door System - French Door Refrigerator with Icemaker Features and Benefits • Stainless-Steel Crown Doors with Hidden Hinges...
... Temperature Controls with Dual Evaporators - Raised edges help contain spills to frozen foods • Adjustable Spillproof Glass Shelves - GFSS6KEX GE® ENERGY STAR® 25.9 Cu. Ft. Automatically creates fresh, filtered ice cubes • Freshness Center™ - Uses large and medium freezer baskets to allow easy access to make clean up quick and easy • Secure-Close Door System - French Door Refrigerator with Icemaker Features and Benefits • Stainless-Steel Crown Doors with Hidden Hinges...