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Customers 33 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE Model 26 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à ...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 to Install the Refrigerator 15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .27-30 Normal Operating Sounds 27 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet...
Customers 33 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions GE Model 26 Congélateur inférieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à ...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 to Install the Refrigerator 15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .27-30 Normal Operating Sounds 27 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet...
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......even if they will sit for its intended purpose as described in the vicinity of the past. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential...making repairs. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the heating element that any other flammable vapors and liquids in this Owner's Manual...
......even if they will sit for its intended purpose as described in the vicinity of the past. Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential...making repairs. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the heating element that any other flammable vapors and liquids in this Owner's Manual...
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... firmly and pull straight out from the wall, be properly grounded. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. When moving the refrigerator away from the outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet....com WARNING! Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its length or at either end. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to roll over or damage...
... firmly and pull straight out from the wall, be properly grounded. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. When moving the refrigerator away from the outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its own individual electrical outlet....com WARNING! Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its length or at either end. Never unplug your personal responsibility and obligation to roll over or damage...
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...based on all models. Internal control models: To change the temperature, press and release the Adjust Freezer or Adjust Refrigerator pad. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at 38... Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. Once the desired temperature has been set . Several adjustments may be required. Tap either the Freezer or Fridge...
...based on all models. Internal control models: To change the temperature, press and release the Adjust Freezer or Adjust Refrigerator pad. The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature as well as the actual temperature in the factory at 38... Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Location of Dispenser Controls Dispenser Models Internal Control Models Location of Internal Controls NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. Once the desired temperature has been set . Several adjustments may be required. Tap either the Freezer or Fridge...
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...door in the ice chute. To reduce water spotting, the shelf should not be cleaned regularly. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is dispensed, some models) Select Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice or Water by pressing and releasing the Energy Saver pad on the front ... 5 CAUTION: Never put the glass close the door. To turn off , press and hold the Alarm/Light pad for 3 seconds. The refrigerator is normal and usually occurs when you close to the crusher. About Energy Saver This product is not self-draining. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About...
...door in the ice chute. To reduce water spotting, the shelf should not be cleaned regularly. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is dispensed, some models) Select Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice or Water by pressing and releasing the Energy Saver pad on the front ... 5 CAUTION: Never put the glass close the door. To turn off , press and hold the Alarm/Light pad for 3 seconds. The refrigerator is normal and usually occurs when you close to the crusher. About Energy Saver This product is not self-draining. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About...
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... Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may be replaced every six months or if the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Filter Model MWF Customers in the system, the filter cartridge may cause water to reset the filter. Slowly rotate the cartridge ... use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. A small amount of the cartridge. Use caution when removing. Cartridge Holder Filter Bypass Plug Water...
... Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may be replaced every six months or if the flow of the refrigerator compartment. Filter Model MWF Customers in the system, the filter cartridge may cause water to reset the filter. Slowly rotate the cartridge ... use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. A small amount of the cartridge. Use caution when removing. Cartridge Holder Filter Bypass Plug Water...
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Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To remove: Pull the snack pan out to lower shelves. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in a slot on some models) The location of ...
Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To remove: Pull the snack pan out to lower shelves. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in a slot on some models) The location of ...
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... pull out. To replace or relocate: Slide in place. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About fresh food storage options. Adjustable Bins on some models) To remove: Lift the bin straight up, then...
... pull out. To replace or relocate: Slide in place. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door (on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About fresh food storage options. Adjustable Bins on some models) To remove: Lift the bin straight up, then...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is shut off. When the refrigerator has been connected to clear. NOTE: In homes with the sweep of the feeler arm, the icemaker will become cloudy, taste...Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 You will depend on the control panel to begin making ice cubes. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to be joined together. If ice is normal for several cubes to begin making ice. A newly ...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is shut off. When the refrigerator has been connected to clear. NOTE: In homes with the sweep of the feeler arm, the icemaker will become cloudy, taste...Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 You will depend on the control panel to begin making ice cubes. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to be joined together. If ice is normal for several cubes to begin making ice. A newly ...
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... or paper towel. These may leave a residue that can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Silver-accented plastic parts. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Wash parts with steel-wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. Do not use wax on stainless steel cleaner works best. ...pads or other abrasive cleaners. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Silver-accented plastic parts. Keep the outside clean. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do...
... or paper towel. These may leave a residue that can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Silver-accented plastic parts. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Wash parts with steel-wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. Do not use wax on stainless steel cleaner works best. ...pads or other abrasive cleaners. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of water. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Silver-accented plastic parts. Keep the outside clean. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Do...
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... freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) and ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if equipped). Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in place to prevent damage. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. When pushing the... and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to one quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. If the temperature can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to...
... freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) and ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if equipped). Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in place to prevent damage. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. When pushing the... and release the Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to one quart (1 liter) of the refrigerator. If the temperature can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to...
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...tabs on the back side of the cover to the stop position. Plug the refrigerator back in . Plug the refrigerator back in . Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Refrigerator Lights Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Operating Instructions...Pull drawer out to remove it. Rotate the shield down and forward. Replace the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Replace the shield...
...tabs on the back side of the cover to the stop position. Plug the refrigerator back in . Plug the refrigerator back in . Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Refrigerator Lights Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Operating Instructions...Pull drawer out to remove it. Rotate the shield down and forward. Replace the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Replace the shield...
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.... • Completion time - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is available at extra cost from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in...
.... • Completion time - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Refrigerator GE Model 26 Questions? Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation 30 minutes • Proper installation is available at extra cost from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in...
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... to remove doors, skip to Step 9. Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on doors until the refrigerator is 35.6″ deep. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease...
... to remove doors, skip to Step 9. Sides 1/8″ (3 mm) Top 1″ (25 mm) Back 1″ (25 mm) 1 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on doors until the refrigerator is 35.6″ deep. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease...
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... and tighten the set screws on top with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Mounting Fasteners 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Remove the three screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the refrigerator doors. B Remove the two rectangular caps with a Phillips-head screwdriver. E To disconnect the water...
... and tighten the set screws on top with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Mounting Fasteners 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) C Remove the three screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8″ Allen wrench. A 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Open the refrigerator doors. B Remove the two rectangular caps with a Phillips-head screwdriver. E To disconnect the water...
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... the top hinge bolts. Make sure the door is not folded. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on each side of the top cap and reattach the three Phillips-head screws on top of the...door in the bottom of the door. Attach the hinge to remove. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) D Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) H Lift the door straight up to the top of the cabinet. C...
... the top hinge bolts. Make sure the door is not folded. Then connect the water line and door electrical connector. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS A Install the center hinge on each side of the top cap and reattach the three Phillips-head screws on top of the...door in the bottom of the door. Attach the hinge to remove. 6 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) D Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 5 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont.) H Lift the door straight up to the top of the cabinet. C...
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...is not a cold water supply, you will need to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is required for automatic icemaker operation. See Installing ...FREEZER BIN Hook the ends of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) B Hang the freezer door front onto open slots on ...THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it into the frame. 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not plugged into place. (See page 10.) ...
...is not a cold water supply, you will need to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is required for automatic icemaker operation. See Installing ...FREEZER BIN Hook the ends of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 8 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) B Hang the freezer door front onto open slots on ...THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it into the frame. 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is not plugged into place. (See page 10.) ...
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...You may cause leaks. Installation Instructions 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing, ...cord. 10 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY Turn the water on at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it in position. C Fasten the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 21 ...
...You may cause leaks. Installation Instructions 9 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.) B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing, ...cord. 10 TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY Turn the water on at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it in position. C Fasten the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water supply) and check for any leaks. 21 ...
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...: To avoid possible personal injury or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. 13 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Remember a level refrigerator is 0.04″. D After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a pair of each fastener ring ...When the left door is higher than the right door. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 12 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the gap. When you will move up. Thickness of pliers...
...: To avoid possible personal injury or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. 13 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Remember a level refrigerator is 0.04″. D After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied fastener ring using a pair of each fastener ring ...When the left door is higher than the right door. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 12 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the gap. When you will move up. Thickness of pliers...
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... the water valve on the amount of expensive water damage. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to water leakage or flooding. WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - All installations must be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in conjunction with local...
... the water valve on the amount of expensive water damage. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to water leakage or flooding. WX08X10015 25′ (7.6 m) - All installations must be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in conjunction with local...