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... Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 13, 14 Crispers and Pans 10 Ice and Water Dispenser 12, 13 Refrigerator Doors 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 15 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Temperature Controls 4 TurboCool 4 Water Filter 5, 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 21-24 Moving the Refrigerator 17-20 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 16 Water Line Installation 25-27 Troubleshooting Tips 28-31 Normal Operating Sounds 28 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 32, 33 State of California Water...
... Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 13, 14 Crispers and Pans 10 Ice and Water Dispenser 12, 13 Refrigerator Doors 9 Replacing the Light Bulbs 15 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Temperature Controls 4 TurboCool 4 Water Filter 5, 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 21-24 Moving the Refrigerator 17-20 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 16 Water Line Installation 25-27 Troubleshooting Tips 28-31 Normal Operating Sounds 28 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 32, 33 State of California Water...
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... recommended settings. If this setting. Use TurboCool when adding a large amount of the louvers on these components About TurboCool.™ (on usage and operating environment. ■ On some models) will stop the cooling to the freezer and refrigerator. ■ NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to maintain When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool. The TurboCool temperature display will...
... recommended settings. If this setting. Use TurboCool when adding a large amount of the louvers on these components About TurboCool.™ (on usage and operating environment. ■ On some models) will stop the cooling to the freezer and refrigerator. ■ NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to maintain When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool. The TurboCool temperature display will...
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....GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (on some models) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will move about 1/4 turn. Place the top of water to spurt from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2 gallons) to the left . Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater If you turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. Line up inside the holder. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Installing...
....GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (on some models) GEAppliances.com Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will move about 1/4 turn. Place the top of water to spurt from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2 gallons) to the left . Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater If you turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. Line up inside the holder. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Installing...
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...Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater If you to the right until the filter cartridge stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) (cont.) On some models) on the dispenser for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 The cartridge will not operate without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to the left...
...Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater If you to the right until the filter cartridge stops. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) (cont.) On some models) on the dispenser for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 The cartridge will not operate without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to the left...
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... recommended for most vegetables. Variable settings Tower. Installation Instructions COLD Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all models. About crisper removal. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the crispers and pans. freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment to flow to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to the pan. In some cases, when you roll the...
... recommended for most vegetables. Variable settings Tower. Installation Instructions COLD Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Adjustable Humidity Crispers HI LO Slide the control all the way to the HI setting Slide the control all models. About crisper removal. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the crispers and pans. freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment to flow to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to the pan. In some cases, when you roll the...
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... power switch. A newly installed refrigerator may take full advantage of the tilt-out ice bin, only store items on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of time. Special note about dispenser models without a shelf above the bin, the other use conditions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will hold itself up while you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice...
... power switch. A newly installed refrigerator may take full advantage of the tilt-out ice bin, only store items on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of time. Special note about dispenser models without a shelf above the bin, the other use conditions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker The icemaker will hold itself up while you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice...
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... trays or bags to lock the dispenser and control panel. If ice is not self-draining. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Press the dispenser arm for more than 3 minutes. To unlock, press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds to the storage drawer. The light also comes on . This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to remove trapped air from missing the glass...
... trays or bags to lock the dispenser and control panel. If ice is not self-draining. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Press the dispenser arm for more than 3 minutes. To unlock, press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds to the storage drawer. The light also comes on . This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to remove trapped air from missing the glass...
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... holding the Lock Controls pad for 3 seconds. Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by adding undiluted vinegar to break. The door handles and trim. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Models without a shelf above the ice bin To remove: Lift the bin, then pull it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. When replacing either type of water. Water left in the fresh food and freezer compartments. The dispenser cradle (on dispenser models. Clean with hot water because the extreme...
... holding the Lock Controls pad for 3 seconds. Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by adding undiluted vinegar to break. The door handles and trim. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Models without a shelf above the ice bin To remove: Lift the bin, then pull it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. When replacing either type of water. Water left in the fresh food and freezer compartments. The dispenser cradle (on dispenser models. Clean with hot water because the extreme...
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... NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off electrical power to be removed. The bulbs are located at the top of the shield fit into place. Lift the light shield up and out. Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same or lower wattage, and reinstall the light shield. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Freezer Compartment Unplug the refrigerator. Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator back in . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. When replacing the light shield, make sure...
... NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off electrical power to be removed. The bulbs are located at the top of the shield fit into place. Lift the light shield up and out. Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same or lower wattage, and reinstall the light shield. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Freezer Compartment Unplug the refrigerator. Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator back in . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. When replacing the light shield, make sure...
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... A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at www.GEAppliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Installing the Refrigerator. Save these instructions for...
... A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at www.GEAppliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Installing the Refrigerator. Save these instructions for...
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... need to pry open the clamp. Do not cut plastic tube to the power cord. 22 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) A cold water supply is not a cold water supply, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. If there is required for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Before plugging in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is hand tight. NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator...
... need to pry open the clamp. Do not cut plastic tube to the power cord. 22 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) A cold water supply is not a cold water supply, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. If there is required for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Before plugging in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is hand tight. NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator...
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... you use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the refrigerator. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need . All installations must be sure both ends of electric shock, or is with local plumbing code requirements. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER & DISPENSER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits...
... you use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the refrigerator. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need . All installations must be sure both ends of electric shock, or is with local plumbing code requirements. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER & DISPENSER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits...
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... End Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. NOTE: Be sure there is not permitted in Massachusetts. Installation Instructions 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is not permitted in Massachusetts...
... End Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. NOTE: Be sure there is not permitted in Massachusetts. Installation Instructions 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with your licensed plumber. 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is not permitted in Massachusetts...
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... the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs. ■ The fans change speeds in order to the correct temperature. ■ Electronic dampers click open for an extended period, especially when the doors are opened frequently. The fans are normal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 28 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal operating sounds. WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and...
... the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs. ■ The fans change speeds in order to the correct temperature. ■ Electronic dampers click open for an extended period, especially when the doors are opened frequently. The fans are normal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 28 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal operating sounds. WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and...
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...; Level cubes by hand. Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Temperature control not set to OFF. • Set the controls to see if package is holding door open . GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator in . Freezer compartment too warm. Piled up cubes in icemaker. (Green power light on icemaker blinking). • Turn off ) position. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you may not need adjusting. • See Rollers. Either or both controls set cold enough...
...; Level cubes by hand. Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Temperature control not set to OFF. • Set the controls to see if package is holding door open . GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator in . Freezer compartment too warm. Piled up cubes in icemaker. (Green power light on icemaker blinking). • Turn off ) position. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you may not need adjusting. • See Rollers. Either or both controls set cold enough...
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... install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for service... Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Small or hollow cubes Slow ice cube freezing Orange glow in the freezer Cube dispenser does not work (on some models) Water has poor taste/ odor (on some models) Water spurting from the dispenser for service. Water system has been drained. • Allow several hours for the refrigerator to see if package is holding door open . Water supply line turned off . Air...
... install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for service... Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Small or hollow cubes Slow ice cube freezing Orange glow in the freezer Cube dispenser does not work (on some models) Water has poor taste/ odor (on some models) Water spurting from the dispenser for service. Water system has been drained. • Allow several hours for the refrigerator to see if package is holding door open . Water supply line turned off . Air...
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... off but CRUSHED ICE was dispensed (on some models) Last setting was CRUSHED ICE. • A few cubes were left in the area under the refrigerator. The refrigerator will discolor at outlet. Light bulb burned out. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve is open. • Close door.
... off but CRUSHED ICE was dispensed (on some models) Last setting was CRUSHED ICE. • A few cubes were left in the area under the refrigerator. The refrigerator will discolor at outlet. Light bulb burned out. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve is open. • Close door.
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... purge out trapped air. ■ Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without a replacement filter indicator light; Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System MWF Cartridge This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for models without adequate disinfection before or after the system. of 7.5 ± 0.5; Special Notices ■ Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard...
... purge out trapped air. ■ Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without a replacement filter indicator light; Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System MWF Cartridge This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for models without adequate disinfection before or after the system. of 7.5 ± 0.5; Special Notices ■ Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard...
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... serial plate cancels all obligations of the original purchase date is connected to spoilage. • Proper use within Canada. Components repaired or replaced are limited to obtain service under the warranty. 36 This warranty is covered How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale. This warranty is in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is needed...
... serial plate cancels all obligations of the original purchase date is connected to spoilage. • Proper use within Canada. Components repaired or replaced are limited to obtain service under the warranty. 36 This warranty is covered How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale. This warranty is in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by Mabe and is needed...
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.... Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225 37 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. ■ Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if...
.... Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225 37 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE Authorized Servicer is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. ■ Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if...
