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ge.com Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Additional Features 8 Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12-13 Controls 4-5 Crispers and Pans 9 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Floor Bracket 18-19 Installing the Refrigerator . . . .20..., 26 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) . . . .30-32 Trim Kits and Decorator Panels 15-16 Troubleshooting Tips...
ge.com Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Additional Features 8 Automatic Icemaker 11 Care and Cleaning 12-13 Controls 4-5 Crispers and Pans 9 Freezer 10 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Floor Bracket 18-19 Installing the Refrigerator . . . .20..., 26 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only) . . . .30-32 Trim Kits and Decorator Panels 15-16 Troubleshooting Tips...
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...be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Skin may not easily climb inside. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions... should be followed, including the following: s This refrigerator must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it is plugged in the freezer compartment when hands are...
...be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Skin may not easily climb inside. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions... should be followed, including the following: s This refrigerator must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it is plugged in the freezer compartment when hands are...
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... best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. The power cord of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Do not use a cord that matches the rating plate. The..., it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING!
... best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from the outlet. The power cord of this appliance is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. Do not use a cord that matches the rating plate. The..., it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING!
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... pad again and it now. The actual temperature may be required. The ACTUAL TEMP light will go to OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for either the WARMER or COLDER pad until the desired temperature is shipped... with protective film covering the temperature controls. To turn the cooling system off electrical power to the refrigerator. Consumer Support Setting either the WARMER or COLDER touch pads until the display shows OFF. To change the temperature, press either or ...
... pad again and it now. The actual temperature may be required. The ACTUAL TEMP light will go to OFF stops cooling in the refrigerator and freezer. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for either the WARMER or COLDER pad until the desired temperature is shipped... with protective film covering the temperature controls. To turn the cooling system off electrical power to the refrigerator. Consumer Support Setting either the WARMER or COLDER touch pads until the display shows OFF. To change the temperature, press either or ...
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...refrigerator compartment will show . NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be used if the refrigerator...refrigerator is equipped with the Energy Saver feature enabled. It can form on the front surface of the refrigerator...refrigerator temperature display will return to the original setting. If moisture does appear on the front surface of the refrigerator...refrigerator door during TurboCool, the fans will continue to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator... refrigerator ...
...refrigerator compartment will show . NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be used if the refrigerator...refrigerator is equipped with the Energy Saver feature enabled. It can form on the front surface of the refrigerator...refrigerator temperature display will return to the original setting. If moisture does appear on the front surface of the refrigerator...refrigerator door during TurboCool, the fans will continue to run until the refrigerator compartment cools to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it Works TurboCool rapidly cools the refrigerator... refrigerator ...
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... located in the back upper right corner of the cartridge. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it is properly installed, you are replacing the ...cartridge, first remove the old one. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment. When the cartridge is removed. Consumer Support ...
... located in the back upper right corner of the cartridge. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Open the cartridge cover by slowly rotating it is properly installed, you are replacing the ...cartridge, first remove the old one. Remove the protective foil from the end of the refrigerator compartment. When the cartridge is removed. Consumer Support ...
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...Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the same manner. Lower the shelf into place. Make sure you push the shelves all items from shelf. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all the way in . The special edges are on the shelf frame. Some models have special edges to help...it is horizontal and slide the shelf in before you to lower shelves. Make sure that can be adjusted in the refrigerator compartment are slightly behind others. ge.com Spillproof Shelves (on the track. Not all features are designed to help prevent spills from side to lower shelves.
...Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the same manner. Lower the shelf into place. Make sure you push the shelves all items from shelf. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all the way in . The special edges are on the shelf frame. Some models have special edges to help...it is horizontal and slide the shelf in before you to lower shelves. Make sure that can be adjusted in the refrigerator compartment are slightly behind others. ge.com Spillproof Shelves (on the track. Not all features are designed to help prevent spills from side to lower shelves.
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... the door shelf. Consumer Support 8 To replace or relocate: Slide in place. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to fit your needs. About the additional features. To replace: Engage the rack in the molded supports on the door and push down . To replace...
... the door shelf. Consumer Support 8 To replace or relocate: Slide in place. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to fit your needs. About the additional features. To replace: Engage the rack in the molded supports on the door and push down . To replace...
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...ALARM pad. The icemaker will illuminate. Be sure nothing interferes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is normal for your refrigerator did not come already equipped with the sweep of the dispenser cradle. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. Dispenser Cradle Spill Shelf To.... Press the dispenser arm for 3 seconds. Door Alarm To set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on ) position. ge.com Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. ...
...ALARM pad. The icemaker will illuminate. Be sure nothing interferes with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is normal for your refrigerator did not come already equipped with the sweep of the dispenser cradle. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. Dispenser Cradle Spill Shelf To.... Press the dispenser arm for 3 seconds. Door Alarm To set the power switch in a 24-hour period, depending on ) position. ge.com Power Switch Green Power Light Icemaker Feeler Arm Automatic Icemaker (on some models) The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. ...
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... abrasive cleaners. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of shape. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. These may cause them to shatter. A spray-on the inside surface between the doors. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. ...Use an appliance wax polish on stainless steel cleaner works best. Silver-accented plastic parts. Do not wipe the refrigerator with steel-wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Rinse and wipe dry. ...
... abrasive cleaners. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of shape. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. These may cause them to shatter. A spray-on the inside surface between the doors. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. ...Use an appliance wax polish on stainless steel cleaner works best. Silver-accented plastic parts. Do not wipe the refrigerator with steel-wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. Stainless steel (on some models) can erode the paint. Rinse and wipe dry. ...
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... bracket is engaged (if equipped). Leave the doors open. When using a hand truck to flooding. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 13 Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the...
... bracket is engaged (if equipped). Leave the doors open. When using a hand truck to flooding. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving . 13 Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the...
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... to release the tabs at the front of the shield. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the back. The bulb...After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in . Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does...
... to release the tabs at the front of the shield. Appearance may vary Freezer Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Rotate the shield down and then forward to release the tabs at the back. The bulb...After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. Plug the refrigerator back in . Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does...
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...18 lbs. (8 kg) max. for custom panels: Fresh Food 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) max. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Trim kits and decorator panels. 3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″ (6 mm) thick... Clearance Handle Side 3/4″ (19 mm) Appearance Panel Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels 1/8″ (3 mm) Left Fresh Food Door 3/4″ (19 mm) Refrigerator Door Right Fresh Food Door 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/4″ (6 mm) 5/16″ (8 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Top, ...
...18 lbs. (8 kg) max. for custom panels: Fresh Food 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) max. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Trim kits and decorator panels. 3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″ (6 mm) thick... Clearance Handle Side 3/4″ (19 mm) Appearance Panel Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels 1/8″ (3 mm) Left Fresh Food Door 3/4″ (19 mm) Refrigerator Door Right Fresh Food Door 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/4″ (6 mm) 5/16″ (8 mm) minimum at 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness Top, ...
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...visiting our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation ...30 minutes Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 20 minutes • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these ...
...visiting our Website at ge.com (in the Reversing the Door Swing section. • To remove the freezer drawer, see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section. Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 20 minutes Water Line Installation ...30 minutes Anti-Tip Bracket Installation 20 minutes • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Be sure to leave these ...
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...-tip floor bracket onto the locator template with its RH floor holes lined up against the rear wall, within W, and in the middle of the refrigerator (see Figure 1). C Hold down in Step 3. Both must be less than 36 inches. Injury to account for marking the holes based upon your ...) onto the floor up with the desired location of the RH side of this refrigerator can result. Identify the screw holes on 21 ft. Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with a pencil, nail or awl. The refrigerator will be placed approximately in line with the floor holes indicated on each side of...
...-tip floor bracket onto the locator template with its RH floor holes lined up against the rear wall, within W, and in the middle of the refrigerator (see Figure 1). C Hold down in Step 3. Both must be less than 36 inches. Injury to account for marking the holes based upon your ...) onto the floor up with the desired location of the RH side of this refrigerator can result. Identify the screw holes on 21 ft. Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with a pencil, nail or awl. The refrigerator will be placed approximately in line with the floor holes indicated on each side of...
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... Concrete Minimum Acceptable #1 - sleeve anchors • Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the concrete at the center of the Refrigerator 2 Screws Floor Must Enter Bracket Wood or Metal Stud Wall Wall Plate Stud B CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction: • Anchors required ...(not provided): 4 each 1/4" x 1 1/2" lag bolts 4 each 1/2" O.D. If not, carefully rock the refrigerator forward and backward until it comes to Wall and Floor Rear RH Corner of the holes marked in Fig. 1. Figure 3 - Installation Instructions 2 ...
... Concrete Minimum Acceptable #1 - sleeve anchors • Drill the recommended size holes for the anchors into the concrete at the center of the Refrigerator 2 Screws Floor Must Enter Bracket Wood or Metal Stud Wall Wall Plate Stud B CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction: • Anchors required ...(not provided): 4 each 1/4" x 1 1/2" lag bolts 4 each 1/2" O.D. If not, carefully rock the refrigerator forward and backward until it comes to Wall and Floor Rear RH Corner of the holes marked in Fig. 1. Figure 3 - Installation Instructions 2 ...
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... that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Reinstall top hinge. Refer to "Replacing...8226; Before making the connection to Steps 1 through 3 of the refrigerator's water valve. NOTE: Ensure the door is properly aligned to the case top to the installation location. 20 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) A cold...
... that TWO PEOPLE move this installation. C Remove the bottom freezer drawer. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Reinstall top hinge. Refer to "Replacing...8226; Before making the connection to Steps 1 through 3 of the refrigerator's water valve. NOTE: Ensure the door is properly aligned to the case top to the installation location. 20 Top Hinge B 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) A cold...
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... (cont.) A If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to pry open...is hand tight. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator engages the anti-tip bracket properly. C Fasten the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water ...
... (cont.) A If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. B If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to pry open...is hand tight. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator engages the anti-tip bracket properly. C Fasten the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the shutoff valve (house water ...
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... located on some models): B • Remove the handle Badge mounting fasteners with the 3/32″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handle with a mild detergent.
... located on some models): B • Remove the handle Badge mounting fasteners with the 3/32″ Allen wrench and remove the handle. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in the installation location or reversal of the handle with a mild detergent.
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...B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to fill the ice bin. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not... days to lower it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It will then begin to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING START ...
...B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to fill the ice bin. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 10 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The leveling legs have 2 purposes: 1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does not... days to lower it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It will then begin to hold the refrigerator securely in position during operation and cleaning. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws. 12 REMOVE PACKAGING START ...