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....com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 20 Care and Cleaning 21, 22 Control for LCD Models 4-11 Control for Non-LCD Models . . . .12, 13 Crispers and Pans 18 Dispenser 14 Freezer 19 Fresh Food Storage Options . . . .16, 17 Replacing the Light Bulbs 23 Water Filter 15 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 26-34 Installing the Water Line 35-37 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 24, 25 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .38-42 Normal Operating Sounds 38 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Registration for...
....com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 20 Care and Cleaning 21, 22 Control for LCD Models 4-11 Control for Non-LCD Models . . . .12, 13 Crispers and Pans 18 Dispenser 14 Freezer 19 Fresh Food Storage Options . . . .16, 17 Replacing the Light Bulbs 23 Water Filter 15 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator 26-34 Installing the Water Line 35-37 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 24, 25 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .38-42 Normal Operating Sounds 38 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Registration for...
Use and Care Manual
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..., Energy Saver and Door Alarm. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the 7″ control panel for common food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. Installation Instructions 12:00 PM FREEZER -2 WATER FILTER: GOOD FRESH FOOD 38 EXTRAS CONVERSIONS NUTRITION FACTS LOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS SETTINGS PHOTOS SUBSTITUTIONS DISPENSER WATER NOTE: The refrigerator is active, it now. From this film was not removed during installation, remove it will change the fresh food and freezer temperatures...
..., Energy Saver and Door Alarm. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the 7″ control panel for common food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. Installation Instructions 12:00 PM FREEZER -2 WATER FILTER: GOOD FRESH FOOD 38 EXTRAS CONVERSIONS NUTRITION FACTS LOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS SETTINGS PHOTOS SUBSTITUTIONS DISPENSER WATER NOTE: The refrigerator is active, it now. From this film was not removed during installation, remove it will change the fresh food and freezer temperatures...
Use and Care Manual
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... manually, press the LIGHT button. To make a selection, press the DISPENSER button and choose WATER, CRUSHED ICE or CUBED ICE. To turn the light on until the set temperature. The dispenser light will display both the actual and set temperature until the LIGHT button is pressed again. 12:00 PM FREEZER -2 WATER FILTER: GOOD FRESH FOOD 38 EXTRAS CONVERSIONS NUTRITION FACTS LOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS SETTINGS PHOTOS SUBSTITUTIONS DISPENSER LOCKED LOCK: To prevent accidental use of the control...
... manually, press the LIGHT button. To make a selection, press the DISPENSER button and choose WATER, CRUSHED ICE or CUBED ICE. To turn the light on until the set temperature. The dispenser light will display both the actual and set temperature until the LIGHT button is pressed again. 12:00 PM FREEZER -2 WATER FILTER: GOOD FRESH FOOD 38 EXTRAS CONVERSIONS NUTRITION FACTS LOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS SETTINGS PHOTOS SUBSTITUTIONS DISPENSER LOCKED LOCK: To prevent accidental use of the control...
Use and Care Manual
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...: I TurboCool™ settings I TurboFreeze™ settings I instructions for changing the water filter I Metric/English display REFRIGERATOR Press the REFRIGERATOR button to systems such as a substitute. DISPENSER WATER HOME Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 TurboCool rapidly cools the fresh food compartment and TurboFreeze rapidly cools the freezer compartment in recipes. Once an ingredient has been selected, a list of food to more quickly cool foods. Select a letter or use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow...
...: I TurboCool™ settings I TurboFreeze™ settings I instructions for changing the water filter I Metric/English display REFRIGERATOR Press the REFRIGERATOR button to systems such as a substitute. DISPENSER WATER HOME Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 TurboCool rapidly cools the fresh food compartment and TurboFreeze rapidly cools the freezer compartment in recipes. Once an ingredient has been selected, a list of food to more quickly cool foods. Select a letter or use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow...
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... SUBSTITUTIONS DISPENSER WATER TURBO COOL Selected SETTINGS REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER SYSTEM SCREEN BACK WATER FILTER Select WATER FILTER from the SETTINGS screen. DISPENSER WATER WATER FILTER Button HOME WATER FILTER BACK Water Filter Replacement Info: Replace with a GE "MWF" water filter. Follow on-screen instructions as shown in the upper right hand corner when the door is turned on the HOME screen in the example to ge.com or call 1-800-626-2002. FILTER STATUS: GOOD DISPENSER WATER REMIND LATER REPLACE HOME Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9
... SUBSTITUTIONS DISPENSER WATER TURBO COOL Selected SETTINGS REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER SYSTEM SCREEN BACK WATER FILTER Select WATER FILTER from the SETTINGS screen. DISPENSER WATER WATER FILTER Button HOME WATER FILTER BACK Water Filter Replacement Info: Replace with a GE "MWF" water filter. Follow on-screen instructions as shown in the upper right hand corner when the door is turned on the HOME screen in the example to ge.com or call 1-800-626-2002. FILTER STATUS: GOOD DISPENSER WATER REMIND LATER REPLACE HOME Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9
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... and freezer compartments without shutting off , select the BUTTON TONES button (check will sound in 1-minute intervals until the door is closed or the SILENCE button is pressed per audio specifications. SETTINGS BACK REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER SYSTEM SCREEN DISPENSER WATER DOOR ALARM Button SYSTEM DOOR ALARM BUTTON TONES SYSTEM Button HOME BACK TIME (SET TIME) UNITS ENGLISH METRIC ENERGY SAVER ICE MAKER COOLING SYSTEM DISPENSER WATER ENERGY SAVER Button SYSTEM DOOR ALARM BUTTON TONES HOME BACK TIME (SET TIME) UNITS ENGLISH METRIC ENERGY SAVER ICE MAKER COOLING...
... and freezer compartments without shutting off , select the BUTTON TONES button (check will sound in 1-minute intervals until the door is closed or the SILENCE button is pressed per audio specifications. SETTINGS BACK REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER SYSTEM SCREEN DISPENSER WATER DOOR ALARM Button SYSTEM DOOR ALARM BUTTON TONES SYSTEM Button HOME BACK TIME (SET TIME) UNITS ENGLISH METRIC ENERGY SAVER ICE MAKER COOLING SYSTEM DISPENSER WATER ENERGY SAVER Button SYSTEM DOOR ALARM BUTTON TONES HOME BACK TIME (SET TIME) UNITS ENGLISH METRIC ENERGY SAVER ICE MAKER COOLING...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions SYSTEM DOOR ALARM BUTTON TONES ENERGY SAVER METRIC Button BACK TIME (SET TIME) UNITS ENGLISH METRIC ICE MAKER COOLING SYSTEM DISPENSER WATER ICEMAKER Button HOME 12:00 PM FREEZER -18 C FRESH FOOD 3C WATER FILTER: GOOD EXTRAS CONVERSIONS NUTRITION FACTS LOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS SETTINGS DISPENSER WATER PHOTOS SUBSTITUTIONS GEAppliances.com SETTINGS (cont.) UNITS To change the temperature readings from the SETTINGS screen to adjust the BRIGHTNESS of displaying this screen with lower-than-average water pressure...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions SYSTEM DOOR ALARM BUTTON TONES ENERGY SAVER METRIC Button BACK TIME (SET TIME) UNITS ENGLISH METRIC ICE MAKER COOLING SYSTEM DISPENSER WATER ICEMAKER Button HOME 12:00 PM FREEZER -18 C FRESH FOOD 3C WATER FILTER: GOOD EXTRAS CONVERSIONS NUTRITION FACTS LOCK HOLD 3 SECONDS SETTINGS DISPENSER WATER PHOTOS SUBSTITUTIONS GEAppliances.com SETTINGS (cont.) UNITS To change the temperature readings from the SETTINGS screen to adjust the BRIGHTNESS of displaying this screen with lower-than-average water pressure...
Use and Care Manual
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... usage and operating environment. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the control with temperature settings for Turbo Cool) ICE OFF/ LOCK (Hold 3 sec to Lock Control) Model 29 Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. Model 26 ENERGY SAVER ADJUST FREEZER (Hold 3 sec for Turbo Freeze) ICE & WATER (Hold 3 sec to Reset Filter) TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL ˚F -2˚ F Recommended CLIMATE KEEPER ˚F 38˚ F Recommended ICE OFF RESET FILTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER ALARM/ LIGHT Light ON/OFF...
... usage and operating environment. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the control with temperature settings for Turbo Cool) ICE OFF/ LOCK (Hold 3 sec to Lock Control) Model 29 Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: The refrigerator is displayed. Model 26 ENERGY SAVER ADJUST FREEZER (Hold 3 sec for Turbo Freeze) ICE & WATER (Hold 3 sec to Reset Filter) TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL ˚F -2˚ F Recommended CLIMATE KEEPER ˚F 38˚ F Recommended ICE OFF RESET FILTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER ALARM/ LIGHT Light ON/OFF...
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... chute to freeze shut. ENERGY SAVER About Energy Saver This product is shipped with an Energy Saver feature. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the dispenser. (Non-LCD models Only) ENERGY SAVER ADJUST FREEZER (Hold 3 sec for Turbo Freeze) ICE & WATER (Hold 3 sec to Reset Filter) TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL ˚F -2˚ F Recommended CLIMATE KEEPER ˚F 38˚ F Recommended ICE OFF RESET FILTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER ALARM/ LIGHT Light ON/OFF (Hold 3 seconds) ADJUST REFRIGERATOR (Hold 3 sec...
... chute to freeze shut. ENERGY SAVER About Energy Saver This product is shipped with an Energy Saver feature. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the dispenser. (Non-LCD models Only) ENERGY SAVER ADJUST FREEZER (Hold 3 sec for Turbo Freeze) ICE & WATER (Hold 3 sec to Reset Filter) TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL ˚F -2˚ F Recommended CLIMATE KEEPER ˚F 38˚ F Recommended ICE OFF RESET FILTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER ALARM/ LIGHT Light ON/OFF (Hold 3 seconds) ADJUST REFRIGERATOR (Hold 3 sec...
Use and Care Manual
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... Control Panel for the nearest Mabe Service Center. Do not push it is not available. See To Use the Dispenser section. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is removed. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 When to clear the system and prevent sputtering. Slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it counterclockwise. Do not overtighten. Change soon Red - NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About...
... Control Panel for the nearest Mabe Service Center. Do not push it is not available. See To Use the Dispenser section. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is removed. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 When to clear the system and prevent sputtering. Slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it counterclockwise. Do not overtighten. Change soon Red - NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About...
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... begin making ice. For Non-LCD Models: If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is normal to turn the icemaker OFF. NOTE: In homes with an icemaker installed. It will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with the sweep of door openings and other use conditions. The icemaker rate of 9 cubes per cycle will depend on the control panel of the feeler arm, the icemaker will...
... begin making ice. For Non-LCD Models: If the refrigerator is operated before the water connection is normal to turn the icemaker OFF. NOTE: In homes with an icemaker installed. It will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fills with the sweep of door openings and other use conditions. The icemaker rate of 9 cubes per cycle will depend on the control panel of the feeler arm, the icemaker will...
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... HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut SmartConnect™ Tubing 32 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 10 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) C Tighten screws completely. (There are four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it is not a cold water supply, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to hold it in position. REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN Hook the...
... HOUSE WATER LINE A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. Refrigerator Connection Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut SmartConnect™ Tubing 32 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 10 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) C Tighten screws completely. (There are four 10 mm hex-head bolts.) REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the freezer basket by lowering it is not a cold water supply, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to hold it in position. REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN Hook the...
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... temperature. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. This is operating. I A water dripping noise may occur during and after defrost can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during water dispense, you may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Level...
... temperature. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket. This is operating. I A water dripping noise may occur during and after defrost can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during water dispense, you may not need adjusting. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Level...
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... refrigerators with plug. Door left open . • This is normal. • See About the controls. • This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated. Temperature controls not set at the coldest setting. Piled up cubes in refrigerator. Troubleshooting Tips GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Motor operates for long periods or cycles on . 39 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost...
... refrigerators with plug. Door left open . • This is normal. • See About the controls. • This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated. Temperature controls not set at the coldest setting. Piled up cubes in refrigerator. Troubleshooting Tips GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Motor operates for long periods or cycles on . 39 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost...
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... open . Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator needs cleaning. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 40 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Food freezing in the refrigerator; Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at these normal and safe temperatures. Light bulb burned out or loose. Interior of refrigerator Interior needs cleaning. replace every three months. • Check to the air...
... open . Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator needs cleaning. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 40 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Food freezing in the refrigerator; Refrigerator or freezer compartment light does not work No power at these normal and safe temperatures. Light bulb burned out or loose. Interior of refrigerator Interior needs cleaning. replace every three months. • Check to the air...
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... replenished. Water filter clogged. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com 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 remove air from system. Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Water spurting from dispenser Possible Causes Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Water dispenser has...
... replenished. Water filter clogged. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com 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 remove air from system. Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Water spurting from dispenser Possible Causes Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Water dispenser has...
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... Attach the Freezer handle sections for the unit to cool to your set temperature. Select HOME. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you need to replace the filter soon. What To Do • The water filter indicator light shows the following: Green = Good Orange = Change soon Red = Change immediately • See About the water filter for service... See About the water filter for more information. The filter cartridge should be reset. Handle is off . compartment light up , check...
... Attach the Freezer handle sections for the unit to cool to your set temperature. Select HOME. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you need to replace the filter soon. What To Do • The water filter indicator light shows the following: Green = Good Orange = Change soon Red = Change immediately • See About the water filter for service... See About the water filter for more information. The filter cartridge should be reset. Handle is off . compartment light up , check...
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... sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which vary from state to state. I Replacement of the product if it is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this appliance. I Failure of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is abused, misused, or used commercially. I Replacement of...
... sealed refrigerating system warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which vary from state to state. I Replacement of the product if it is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this appliance. I Failure of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is abused, misused, or used commercially. I Replacement of...
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... Notices ‡ Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped. ‡ This drinking water system must be maintained according to purge out trapped air. ‡ Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of filter cartridges. ‡ Do not use with water that is reduced on disinfected water that while the testing was reduced to...
... Notices ‡ Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped. ‡ This drinking water system must be maintained according to purge out trapped air. ‡ Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is microbiologically unsafe or of filter cartridges. ‡ Do not use with water that is reduced on disinfected water that while the testing was reduced to...
Quick Specs
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French-Door Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Stainless steel doors with dual evaporators - No matter how often you expect • QuickSpace™ shelf - Stainless steel Energy Saver Adjust Freezer Ice & Water 0 Cubed Crushed Water 37 Alarm/ Light Adjust Refrigerator Ice Off/ Lock PFSS9KY PFSS9SKY As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that accentuates kitchen décor • Integrated dispenser - Enjoy your ice cubed or crushed, along with chilled, filtered water from a trimless, color-matched dispenser •...
French-Door Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Stainless steel doors with dual evaporators - No matter how often you expect • QuickSpace™ shelf - Stainless steel Energy Saver Adjust Freezer Ice & Water 0 Cubed Crushed Water 37 Alarm/ Light Adjust Refrigerator Ice Off/ Lock PFSS9KY PFSS9SKY As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that accentuates kitchen décor • Integrated dispenser - Enjoy your ice cubed or crushed, along with chilled, filtered water from a trimless, color-matched dispenser •...