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...About Appliance Communication . . . 16 Water Filter 17 Fresh Food Storage Options 18 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 20 Freezer 22 Automatic Ice maker 23 CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . 24 Replacing the Lights 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 26 Installing the ...50 CONSUMER SUPPORT RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 51 Performance Data Sheet 52 Consumer Support 54 OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GE and GE Profile™ Models Models that start with DFE, GFE, GNE, PFH, PFE, PFD and GFD are Standard Depth Models ...
...About Appliance Communication . . . 16 Water Filter 17 Fresh Food Storage Options 18 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer 20 Freezer 22 Automatic Ice maker 23 CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . 24 Replacing the Lights 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 26 Installing the ...50 CONSUMER SUPPORT RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 51 Performance Data Sheet 52 Consumer Support 54 OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GE and GE Profile™ Models Models that start with DFE, GFE, GNE, PFH, PFE, PFD and GFD are Standard Depth Models ...
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...WKHIUHVKIRRGGRRUWROLJKWWKHIUHH]HUZKHQ opened and is easily removable for produce storage. Drop-down tray* Allows for your items. Ice bin/Ice maker* ,FHPDNHUZLWKLFHVWRUDJHELQV * Select models only. 6 QuickSpace™ shelf* )XQFWLRQVDVDQRUPDOIXOOVL]HGVKHOIZKHQQHHGHG and easily slides... be removed for those with a wall limiting the door opening. Water filter )LOWHUVZDWHUDQGLFH 49-60764 USING THE REFRIGERATOR:)HDWXUHV Features Space-saving ice maker* ,FHPDNHUDQGELQDUHORFDWHGRQWKHGRRUFUHDWLQJ more usable storage space.
...WKHIUHVKIRRGGRRUWROLJKWWKHIUHH]HUZKHQ opened and is easily removable for produce storage. Drop-down tray* Allows for your items. Ice bin/Ice maker* ,FHPDNHUZLWKLFHVWRUDJHELQV * Select models only. 6 QuickSpace™ shelf* )XQFWLRQVDVDQRUPDOIXOOVL]HGVKHOIZKHQQHHGHG and easily slides... be removed for those with a wall limiting the door opening. Water filter )LOWHUVZDWHUDQGLFH 49-60764 USING THE REFRIGERATOR:)HDWXUHV Features Space-saving ice maker* ,FHPDNHUDQGELQDUHORFDWHGRQWKHGRRUFUHDWLQJ more usable storage space.
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...Water filter )LOWHUVZDWHUDQGLFH Rotating Bin* Can be removed for easy access. USING THE REFRIGERATOR:)HDWXUHV Features Space-saving ice maker* ,FHPDNHUDQGELQDUHORFDWHGRQWKHGRRUFUHDWLQJPRUHXVDEOHVWRUDJH space. Full-width temperature controlled drawer Adjustable temperature ...control bin that can accommodate larger items. Freezer Ice maker/Ice Bin* An ice maker in Door Latch* 6TXHH]HWKHODWFKRQWKHXQGHUVLGHRIWKHKDQGOHWRRSHQWKHRXWHUGRRU 49-60764 * Select ...
...Water filter )LOWHUVZDWHUDQGLFH Rotating Bin* Can be removed for easy access. USING THE REFRIGERATOR:)HDWXUHV Features Space-saving ice maker* ,FHPDNHUDQGELQDUHORFDWHGRQWKHGRRUFUHDWLQJPRUHXVDEOHVWRUDJH space. Full-width temperature controlled drawer Adjustable temperature ...control bin that can accommodate larger items. Freezer Ice maker/Ice Bin* An ice maker in Door Latch* 6TXHH]HWKHODWFKRQWKHXQGHUVLGHRIWKHKDQGOHWRRSHQWKHRXWHUGRRU 49-60764 * Select ...
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..., DYE22 &RQWURO6W\OH%$XWR)LOO0RGHOV Ice GFD28, GFE28, GFE26, GYE22 Control Style C, GE Models Error Complete Sensing Cubed Crushed GNE29, PWE23&RQWURO6W\OH'1RQ'LVSHQVH&RQWURO Refrigerator Recommended: 37 °F Actual Set F Recommended: 0°F Freezer Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold...
..., DYE22 &RQWURO6W\OH%$XWR)LOO0RGHOV Ice GFD28, GFE28, GFE26, GYE22 Control Style C, GE Models Error Complete Sensing Cubed Crushed GNE29, PWE23&RQWURO6W\OH'1RQ'LVSHQVH&RQWURO Refrigerator Recommended: 37 °F Actual Set F Recommended: 0°F Freezer Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold...
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... display. Press and hold button for Control Style D 7HPSHUDWXUH'LVSOD\LVORFDWHGRQLQVLGHRIOHIWKDQG refrigerator door. Press and hold the Fridge and Ice Maker buttons. Cooling system can be displayed. OFF will show tF.
... display. Press and hold button for Control Style D 7HPSHUDWXUH'LVSOD\LVORFDWHGRQLQVLGHRIOHIWKDQG refrigerator door. Press and hold the Fridge and Ice Maker buttons. Cooling system can be displayed. OFF will show tF.
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USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Controls Controls Control Style A, External Controls 3)(33
USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Controls Controls Control Style A, External Controls 3)(33
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...;F Actual Set F Recommended: 0°F Freezer Hold 3 Sec for 3 seconds after replacing filter. Reset Filter Hold for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds Door Alarm 6RXQGVWRDOHUWZKHQWKHIUHH]HURUIUHVKIRRGGRRUV have been left ... Lock Controls Press and hold 3 seconds to lock out ice and water dispenser and all feature and temperature buttons. Freezer temp control $GMXVWIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWWHPSHUDWXUH Refrigerator temp control Adjust fresh food compartment temperature Ice maker setting 7XUQ\RXULFHPDNHURQRII 12 49-60764...
...;F Actual Set F Recommended: 0°F Freezer Hold 3 Sec for 3 seconds after replacing filter. Reset Filter Hold for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds Door Alarm 6RXQGVWRDOHUWZKHQWKHIUHH]HURUIUHVKIRRGGRRUV have been left ... Lock Controls Press and hold 3 seconds to lock out ice and water dispenser and all feature and temperature buttons. Freezer temp control $GMXVWIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWWHPSHUDWXUH Refrigerator temp control Adjust fresh food compartment temperature Ice maker setting 7XUQ\RXULFHPDNHURQRII 12 49-60764...
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... Dispenser Ŷ'RQRWDGGLFHIURPWUD\VRUEDJVWRWKHGRRULFH PDNHUEXFNHW,WPD\QRWFUXVKRUGLVSHQVH Ŷ To keep dispensed ice from the water line and to serious injury or amputation Ŷ8VHDVWXUG\JODVVZKHQGLVSHQVLQJLFH$GHOLFDWH glass may break and result in personal...plastic retainers on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment. Cans, bottles or food packages in the ice chute. The snow will form on the door in the storage drawer may cause the ice maker or auger to fill the water sysWHP'XULQJWKLVSURFHVVWKHGLVSHQVHUQRLVHPD\EH loud as ...
... Dispenser Ŷ'RQRWDGGLFHIURPWUD\VRUEDJVWRWKHGRRULFH PDNHUEXFNHW,WPD\QRWFUXVKRUGLVSHQVH Ŷ To keep dispensed ice from the water line and to serious injury or amputation Ŷ8VHDVWXUG\JODVVZKHQGLVSHQVLQJLFH$GHOLFDWH glass may break and result in personal...plastic retainers on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment. Cans, bottles or food packages in the ice chute. The snow will form on the door in the storage drawer may cause the ice maker or auger to fill the water sysWHP'XULQJWKLVSURFHVVWKHGLVSHQVHUQRLVHPD\EH loud as ...
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FIXED BIN* To remove: /LIWWKHELQVWUDLJKWXSWKHQSXOORXW The ice maker door bins are not interchangeable, note the location upon removal and replace the bin in its proper location. ADJUSTABLE BINS* Adjustable bins can easily be ...
FIXED BIN* To remove: /LIWWKHELQVWUDLJKWXSWKHQSXOORXW The ice maker door bins are not interchangeable, note the location upon removal and replace the bin in its proper location. ADJUSTABLE BINS* Adjustable bins can easily be ...
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...ZLWKORZHUWKDQDYHUDJHZDWHU pressure, you may hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making ice. When the bin fills to the level of ice. Once the water has been connected to the refrigerator, the ice maker may take 12 to 24 hours to an operating refrigerator is ... off . See the table below for details. USING THE FREEZER:$XWRPDWLF,FH0DNHU Automatic Ice Maker A newly installed refrigerator may be joined together. ,FH maker ,ILFHLVQRWXVHG frequently, old ice cubes will produce seven cubes per cycle DSSUR[LPDWHO\±FXEHVLQDKRXUSHULRG GHSHQGLQJ...
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... containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Glass shelves and covers may damage the surrounding plastic. Empty ice bucket 3. Run 2 gallons of the refrigerator. Wash parts with oxalic acid such as bumping or dropping. Pull the refrigerator straight out...OHYHOLQJOHJVXQWLOWKH\WRXFKWKHIORRU When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you cut the water supply off, turn off the ice maker. 8SRQUHWXUQLQJIURPYDFDWLRQ 1. Turn refrigerator off If you don't roll over the power cord or water supply line. Moving the refrigerator...
... containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Glass shelves and covers may damage the surrounding plastic. Empty ice bucket 3. Run 2 gallons of the refrigerator. Wash parts with oxalic acid such as bumping or dropping. Pull the refrigerator straight out...OHYHOLQJOHJVXQWLOWKH\WRXFKWKHIORRU When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you cut the water supply off, turn off the ice maker. 8SRQUHWXUQLQJIURPYDFDWLRQ 1. Turn refrigerator off If you don't roll over the power cord or water supply line. Moving the refrigerator...
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...QVWDOOLQJ the Refrigerator section. 7RUHPRYHWKHIUHH]HUGUDZHUVHHWKH5HPRYLQJ WKH)UHH]HU'UDZHUVHFWLRQ WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER ,IWKHUHIULJHUDWRUKDVDQLFHPDNHULWZLOOKDYH to be secured with your dealer, by visiting our website at : www.GEAppliances...the entire installation instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Be sure to Installer - 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 GEAppliances....
...QVWDOOLQJ the Refrigerator section. 7RUHPRYHWKHIUHH]HUGUDZHUVHHWKH5HPRYLQJ WKH)UHH]HU'UDZHUVHFWLRQ WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER ,IWKHUHIULJHUDWRUKDVDQLFHPDNHULWZLOOKDYH to be secured with your dealer, by visiting our website at : www.GEAppliances...the entire installation instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Be sure to Installer - 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 GEAppliances....
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ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH ICE MAKER IN THE FREEZER: Place the ice bucket in the GUDZHUDQGSXVKWKHGUDZHULQWRWKHIUHH]HUZLWK the front of the bucket to 65 in-lb. ' )RUDGMXVWLQJIUHH].... E 5HSODFHIUHH]HUEDVNHWRQWRWKHVOLGHEUDFNHWV DQGPDNHVXUHWKHIUHH]HUGRRURSHUDWHVDQG closes freely. 32 49-60764 Make sure: - The ice bucket does not hit the icemaker arm DQGWKHIUHH]HUGUDZHUUHWUDFWVFRPSOHWHO\LQWR WKHIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQW - The fill tube extends into the...
ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH ICE MAKER IN THE FREEZER: Place the ice bucket in the GUDZHUDQGSXVKWKHGUDZHULQWRWKHIUHH]HUZLWK the front of the bucket to 65 in-lb. ' )RUDGMXVWLQJIUHH].... E 5HSODFHIUHH]HUEDVNHWRQWRWKHVOLGHEUDFNHWV DQGPDNHVXUHWKHIUHH]HUGRRURSHUDWHVDQG closes freely. 32 49-60764 Make sure: - The ice bucket does not hit the icemaker arm DQGWKHIUHH]HUGUDZHUUHWUDFWVFRPSOHWHO\LQWR WKHIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQW - The fill tube extends into the...
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...to the hot water line. ,IWKHUHIULJHUDWRULVRSHUDWHGEHIRUHWKHZDWHU connection is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to a GE Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only DSSURYHGLQVWDOODWLRQLVZLWKD*($SSOLDQFHV59.LW )RURWKHUUHYHUVHRVPRVLVZDWHUV\VWHPVIROORZWKH ... tubing are SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing DQG When connecting your refrigerator to move out from the water valve on page 9 to turn ice maker off. 'RQRWLQVWDOOWKHLFHPDNHUWXELQJLQDUHDVZKHUH WHPSHUDWXUHVIDOOEHORZIUHH]LQJ :KHQXVLQJDQ\HOHFWULFDOGHYLFHVXFK...
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These conditions are normal. WHOOSH... Ŷ The new high efficiency compressor may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. Ŷ Do you may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? HUMMM... TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: Normal Operating Conditions Normal Operating Conditions. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
These conditions are normal. WHOOSH... Ŷ The new high efficiency compressor may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. Ŷ Do you may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you hear what I hear? HUMMM... TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: Normal Operating Conditions Normal Operating Conditions. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
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See About the Automatic Ice Maker. 'LVSHQVHZDWHUIRUDWOHDVWPLQXWHVWR remove air from system ... paper clip and rinse brewer. Before you call for service Problem Water spurting from dispenser* No water or ice cube production* Water is leaking from dispenser* Possible Causes Newly installed filter cartridge Supply line or shutoff valve is... Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install bypass plug** Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that the ice maker is clear from the dispenser for temperature in the brackets Make sure the vent hole at the ERWWRPRI.&XS...
See About the Automatic Ice Maker. 'LVSHQVHZDWHUIRUDWOHDVWPLQXWHVWR remove air from system ... paper clip and rinse brewer. Before you call for service Problem Water spurting from dispenser* No water or ice cube production* Water is leaking from dispenser* Possible Causes Newly installed filter cartridge Supply line or shutoff valve is... Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install bypass plug** Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that the ice maker is clear from the dispenser for temperature in the brackets Make sure the vent hole at the ERWWRPRI.&XS...
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...IRRG doors to align them. 758( 758( Explanation The water filter indicator will always be easily tight- 758( ened. Make sure the ice maker is turned on off from the water dispenser. Press the dispenser paddle and dispense cold water for dispensing. The adjustment screw is on the...758( ,ZLOOQHYHUVHHIURVWLQVLGHWKHIUHH]HUFRPpartment. The refrigerator water filter may not indicate the need to water, and the ice maker must be connected to replace the water ILOWHUHYHU\VL[PRQWKVRUJDOORQVRIZDWHUGLVSHQVHGVHOHFW PRGHOVRQO\ :DWHUTXDOLW\YDULHVIURPFLW...
...IRRG doors to align them. 758( 758( Explanation The water filter indicator will always be easily tight- 758( ened. Make sure the ice maker is turned on off from the water dispenser. Press the dispenser paddle and dispense cold water for dispensing. The adjustment screw is on the...758( ,ZLOOQHYHUVHHIURVWLQVLGHWKHIUHH]HUFRPpartment. The refrigerator water filter may not indicate the need to water, and the ice maker must be connected to replace the water ILOWHUHYHU\VL[PRQWKVRUJDOORQVRIZDWHUGLVSHQVHGVHOHFW PRGHOVRQO\ :DWHUTXDOLW\YDULHVIURPFLW...