Installation Instructions
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... Dual Evaporators 6 Drawers and Baskets 9 Ice and Water Dispenser 10, 11 Refrigerator Doors 8 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7 Temperature Controls 5 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Anti-Tip Brackets 34 Dimensions, Clearances 17 Door, Grille Panels 36-38 Installation Space 17 Leveling 35 Panel Dimensions 21-30 Water Line 33, 34 Water Supply 39 Troubleshooting Tips 42-44 Normal Operating Sounds 41 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 46 Warranty 45 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model 42, 48 GE Profile...
... Dual Evaporators 6 Drawers and Baskets 9 Ice and Water Dispenser 10, 11 Refrigerator Doors 8 Replacing the Light Bulbs 14 Shelves and Bins 7 Temperature Controls 5 Water Filter 6 Installation Instructions Anti-Tip Brackets 34 Dimensions, Clearances 17 Door, Grille Panels 36-38 Installation Space 17 Leveling 35 Panel Dimensions 21-30 Water Line 33, 34 Water Supply 39 Troubleshooting Tips 42-44 Normal Operating Sounds 41 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 46 Warranty 45 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model 42, 48 GE Profile...
Installation Instructions
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... the Installation Instructions before it is used. Replace all parts and panels before disposing of the ejector mechanism, or with warm water when they are defined as bumping or dropping. SAFETY GE Appliances Website For more information on the control panel. • To clean, replace a burned out light bulb, or make repairs. These words are cold. It cannot be properly installed and located in minor or moderate injury. Tempered glass...
... the Installation Instructions before it is used. Replace all parts and panels before disposing of the ejector mechanism, or with warm water when they are defined as bumping or dropping. SAFETY GE Appliances Website For more information on the control panel. • To clean, replace a burned out light bulb, or make repairs. These words are cold. It cannot be properly installed and located in minor or moderate injury. Tempered glass...
Installation Instructions
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... removed during installation, remove it now. Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will not affect performance. 5 This unique special feature consists of the Air Tower along the back wall of the louvers on usage and operating environment. SET will illuminate in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. To change the temperature, press and release the WARMER or COLDER button. To display the temperature, the DISPLAY TEMP button...
... removed during installation, remove it now. Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will not affect performance. 5 This unique special feature consists of the Air Tower along the back wall of the louvers on usage and operating environment. SET will illuminate in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. To change the temperature, press and release the WARMER or COLDER button. To display the temperature, the DISPLAY TEMP button...
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... turn . A small amount of air between the fresh food and freezer compartments during normal cooling operations. As you need to spurt from the tap to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down on models with water from the dispenser. The separate airflow system minimizes the mixing of water may cause water to replace the filter soon. Water filter cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the freezer evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn...
... turn . A small amount of air between the fresh food and freezer compartments during normal cooling operations. As you need to spurt from the tap to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may drip down on models with water from the dispenser. The separate airflow system minimizes the mixing of water may cause water to replace the filter soon. Water filter cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the freezer evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn...
Installation Instructions
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... dispenser opening. Some crushed ice may not crush or dispense well. Avoid overfilling glass with the heating element (located on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of narrow or extra-tall glasses. If ice is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to reach the icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker water valve cycle on ). The green light will stop producing ice. Recommended water pressure is normal. Set the icemaker power switch to begin making one...
... dispenser opening. Some crushed ice may not crush or dispense well. Avoid overfilling glass with the heating element (located on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of narrow or extra-tall glasses. If ice is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to reach the icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker water valve cycle on ). The green light will stop producing ice. Recommended water pressure is normal. Set the icemaker power switch to begin making one...
Installation Instructions
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... water. CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves or covers with soapy water. Dispenser pad. Unlock the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT button for 3 seconds. Door handles. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Use only a liquid cleanser free of the refrigerator, including door gaskets, snack pan and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts, can be cleaned the same way. Cleaning the Inside Turn off power...
... water. CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves or covers with soapy water. Dispenser pad. Unlock the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT button for 3 seconds. Door handles. Do not use appliance wax or polish on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Use only a liquid cleanser free of the refrigerator, including door gaskets, snack pan and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts, can be cleaned the same way. Cleaning the Inside Turn off power...
Installation Instructions
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... pressure until the shield snaps in the dispenser under the control panel. Replace the bulb with your thumbs while rotating the cover up and out. Remove items from the shelf above the top drawer. Set the master power switch to disengage the tabs, then remove the light shield. Remove the two screws from the shelf just below the light shield. Remove the light bulb by engaging the bottom tab into...
... pressure until the shield snaps in the dispenser under the control panel. Replace the bulb with your thumbs while rotating the cover up and out. Remove items from the shelf above the top drawer. Set the master power switch to disengage the tabs, then remove the light shield. Remove the two screws from the shelf just below the light shield. Remove the light bulb by engaging the bottom tab into...
Installation Instructions
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... Dolly Stepladder Safety Glasses Flathead Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver Open-end Wrenches Tubing Cutter Level Bucket Pliers Tinsnips 16 Copper Water Line Tubing or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit Water Shutoff Valve #12 or #14 Wood Screws Screws Special 3M Dual Lock Adhesive Strips Custom Panels TOOLS REQUIRED • Tinsnips to cabinets • 1/4" O.D. Installation Instructions HARDWARE SUPPLIED • Water filter bypass plug • Anti-Tip brackets Anti-Tip Brackets Water Filter Bypass Plug MATERIALS REQUIRED...
... Dolly Stepladder Safety Glasses Flathead Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver Open-end Wrenches Tubing Cutter Level Bucket Pliers Tinsnips 16 Copper Water Line Tubing or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit Water Shutoff Valve #12 or #14 Wood Screws Screws Special 3M Dual Lock Adhesive Strips Custom Panels TOOLS REQUIRED • Tinsnips to cabinets • 1/4" O.D. Installation Instructions HARDWARE SUPPLIED • Water filter bypass plug • Anti-Tip brackets Anti-Tip Brackets Water Filter Bypass Plug MATERIALS REQUIRED...
Installation Instructions
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... Freezer door (Dimension A) and Fresh Food door (Dimension B) for a full 130° door swing and to allow for drawer removal. The factory set 130° door swing can enter the opening must be prepared with adjacent cabinets or countertops. 17 copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ tubing between the cold water line and water connection location. If the 90° door stop . Installation Instructions THE INSTALLATION SPACE *Finished Width 84 1/2" max Electrical 7" 83 1/2" min Area Finished Opening...
... Freezer door (Dimension A) and Fresh Food door (Dimension B) for a full 130° door swing and to allow for drawer removal. The factory set 130° door swing can enter the opening must be prepared with adjacent cabinets or countertops. 17 copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ tubing between the cold water line and water connection location. If the 90° door stop . Installation Instructions THE INSTALLATION SPACE *Finished Width 84 1/2" max Electrical 7" 83 1/2" min Area Finished Opening...
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... cold water line and the water connection location. • Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of water through the tubing into a horizontal water pipe, make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Shut off any other plastic water supply line; Installation Instructions 2 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is best to install the valve into a vertical water pipe. Saddle valves are illegal and use any sediment from the line. • Install a shutoff valve between the icemaker water valve and cold water...
... cold water line and the water connection location. • Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of water through the tubing into a horizontal water pipe, make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Shut off any other plastic water supply line; Installation Instructions 2 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is best to install the valve into a vertical water pipe. Saddle valves are illegal and use any sediment from the line. • Install a shutoff valve between the icemaker water valve and cold water...
Installation Instructions
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... Power switch to ensure the power cord is not, the doors may not align evenly at the top. Height from the front of the refrigerator. • To level the back of Wood Block 82" 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have 4-point leveling. Cabinet trim could be level. Installation Instructions 5 CONNECT POWER • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to the I (ON) position. Both are supported by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are limited to a maximum height adjustment...
... Power switch to ensure the power cord is not, the doors may not align evenly at the top. Height from the front of the refrigerator. • To level the back of Wood Block 82" 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have 4-point leveling. Cabinet trim could be level. Installation Instructions 5 CONNECT POWER • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to the I (ON) position. Both are supported by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are limited to a maximum height adjustment...
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... screws. Installation Instructions 11A INSTALL DOOR PANELS Handle Fresh Food Refrigerator Door 3/4" Custom Panel if Required Install 1/4" Decorative Panels: • Remove Pre-Installed Handles Open door to opposite side. retain all screws. Repeat procedure for Freezer door. IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum custom panel thickness must be cut to dimensions shown on page 20. NOTE: Ensure that the edge of the custom trim does not pinch the door gasket. • 3/4" Custom Decorative Panels If you choose to install custom wood panels, they...
... screws. Installation Instructions 11A INSTALL DOOR PANELS Handle Fresh Food Refrigerator Door 3/4" Custom Panel if Required Install 1/4" Decorative Panels: • Remove Pre-Installed Handles Open door to opposite side. retain all screws. Repeat procedure for Freezer door. IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum custom panel thickness must be cut to dimensions shown on page 20. NOTE: Ensure that the edge of the custom trim does not pinch the door gasket. • 3/4" Custom Decorative Panels If you choose to install custom wood panels, they...
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... of the tubing into a bucket, then shut off water. Run about a quart of copper tubing. Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight. • Tighten one additional turn with toekick installation. 13 TURN ON THE POWER • Set the Master Power switch to the I (ON) position. • Check to make sure that Master Power switch is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are preset...
... of the tubing into a bucket, then shut off water. Run about a quart of copper tubing. Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight. • Tighten one additional turn with toekick installation. 13 TURN ON THE POWER • Set the Master Power switch to the I (ON) position. • Check to make sure that Master Power switch is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are preset...
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... begin operation automatically. • Make sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm. • Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes. • To turn the icemaker off, set the switch to O (OFF). 15 INSTALL TOEKICK • Locate the supplied toekick (shipped taped Supplied Toekick to side. 40 Feeler Arm Green Power Light • Flip the switch to I (ON). Installation Instructions 14 START ICE MAKER Power Switch 16 DOOR...
... begin operation automatically. • Make sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm. • Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes. • To turn the icemaker off, set the switch to O (OFF). 15 INSTALL TOEKICK • Locate the supplied toekick (shipped taped Supplied Toekick to side. 40 Feeler Arm Green Power Light • Flip the switch to I (ON). Installation Instructions 14 START ICE MAKER Power Switch 16 DOOR...
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...; Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Refrigerator is normal) Divider between refrigerator and freezer compartments feels warm Automatic icemaker does not work 42 Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in refrigerator. Door left open . • Check to completely cool down . • Level cubes by hand. • Turn off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Master power control set cold enough...
...; Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Refrigerator is normal) Divider between refrigerator and freezer compartments feels warm Automatic icemaker does not work 42 Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in refrigerator. Door left open . • Check to completely cool down . • Level cubes by hand. • Turn off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Master power control set cold enough...
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...; A few cubes were left open . Newly-installed filter cartridge. • Run water from dispenser Refrigerator control setting is LOCKED. • Press and hold the LOCK/LIGHT button for service. Water is not dispensed but CRUSHED was CRUSHED. • Press and hold the LOCK/LIGHT button for the refrigerator to icemaker feeler arm. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. CUBED was selected but icemaker is working Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is normal. 43 This...
...; A few cubes were left open . Newly-installed filter cartridge. • Run water from dispenser Refrigerator control setting is LOCKED. • Press and hold the LOCK/LIGHT button for service. Water is not dispensed but CRUSHED was CRUSHED. • Press and hold the LOCK/LIGHT button for the refrigerator to icemaker feeler arm. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. CUBED was selected but icemaker is working Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is normal. 43 This...
Installation Instructions
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... spoilage. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Damage caused after delivery. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Proof of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. For US Customers, all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other...
... spoilage. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Damage caused after delivery. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to water pressure that is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Proof of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. For US Customers, all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other...
Installation Instructions
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... sooner if a noticeable reduction in model GE MWF for the product to check your water pressure exceeds 80 psi, you must install a pressure-limiting valve. WARNING To reduce the risk associated with water that is essential that the manufacturer's recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be used on hot water supply lines. Systems certL¿ed for Warranty information. Contact a plumbing professional if...
... sooner if a noticeable reduction in model GE MWF for the product to check your water pressure exceeds 80 psi, you must install a pressure-limiting valve. WARNING To reduce the risk associated with water that is essential that the manufacturer's recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be used on hot water supply lines. Systems certL¿ed for Warranty information. Contact a plumbing professional if...
Quick Specs
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...) plug which mates with Dispenser *Finished Width 7" Dimensions and Installation Information Grounding the Refrigerator important-Please read carefully for 42" models Water and Electrical Locations The opening through the floor or rear wall. PSB42YPH The Installation Space 3" GE Profile™ Series 42" Built-In Stainless Side-By-Side Refrigerator with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The power supply...
...) plug which mates with Dispenser *Finished Width 7" Dimensions and Installation Information Grounding the Refrigerator important-Please read carefully for 42" models Water and Electrical Locations The opening through the floor or rear wall. PSB42YPH The Installation Space 3" GE Profile™ Series 42" Built-In Stainless Side-By-Side Refrigerator with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The power supply...
Quick Specs
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... Dispenser Features and Benefits • 42" built-in all users' water) • Model PSB42YPHSV - PSB42YPHSV_PSB48YPHSV Specification Created 7/14 Take the guesswork out of mind • Quick Ice setting - Stainless steel Display Temp Door Alarm Refrigerator: 37˚ F Recommended Colder Warmer Colder Warmer Freezer: 0˚ F Recommended Water Crushed Cubed Quick Ice Light Hold 3 sec to Lock Control Reset Filter Hold 3 sec to Reset For answers to keep foods fresh • External controls with actual-temperature display...
... Dispenser Features and Benefits • 42" built-in all users' water) • Model PSB42YPHSV - PSB42YPHSV_PSB48YPHSV Specification Created 7/14 Take the guesswork out of mind • Quick Ice setting - Stainless steel Display Temp Door Alarm Refrigerator: 37˚ F Recommended Colder Warmer Colder Warmer Freezer: 0˚ F Recommended Water Crushed Cubed Quick Ice Light Hold 3 sec to Lock Control Reset Filter Hold 3 sec to Reset For answers to keep foods fresh • External controls with actual-temperature display...