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... Dispenser 17-18 Quick Ice 17 Refrigerator Doors 13 Replacing the Light Bulbs 20 ... Refrigerator 30-33 Moving the Refrigerator 26-29 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 25... Trim Kits and Panels 21-24 Water Line Installation 34-36 Troubleshooting Tips 38-40 Normal Operating Sounds 37 Consumer Support Performance Data Sheet 43,44 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 46 Warranty (Canadian 41 Warranty (U.S 42 Owner's Manual and Installation Models...model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator ...
... Dispenser 17-18 Quick Ice 17 Refrigerator Doors 13 Replacing the Light Bulbs 20 ... Refrigerator 30-33 Moving the Refrigerator 26-29 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 25... Trim Kits and Panels 21-24 Water Line Installation 34-36 Troubleshooting Tips 38-40 Normal Operating Sounds 37 Consumer Support Performance Data Sheet 43,44 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 46 Warranty (Canadian 41 Warranty (U.S 42 Owner's Manual and Installation Models...model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator ...
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... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. Non-LCD models: Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit. ... LCD models: Turning the cooling system off does not remove power to climb, stand or hang on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. ...
... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be performed by a qualified individual. Non-LCD models: Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit. ... LCD models: Turning the cooling system off does not remove power to climb, stand or hang on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in the freezer compartment when hands are necessarily small. ...
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...these components will come on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Not all models. To change the Refrigerator temperature: Tactile-LED Dispenser Control The temperature controls can be adjusted between 34°F and ...the freezer compartment. Your controls may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on -line, contact us at ge.com or call 1.800.561.3344.) 5 Refrigerator temperatures can be removed, doing so will show OFF. Once the desired temperature has been set temperature. Press...
...these components will come on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after 5 seconds. Not all models. To change the Refrigerator temperature: Tactile-LED Dispenser Control The temperature controls can be adjusted between 34°F and ...the freezer compartment. Your controls may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on -line, contact us at ge.com or call 1.800.561.3344.) 5 Refrigerator temperatures can be removed, doing so will show OFF. Once the desired temperature has been set temperature. Press...
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... and humidity small amounts of food to run if they have cycled on immediately and the fans will return to NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be activated. The separate airflow system minimizes the This provides two separate cooling systems, and separates the airflow between the...in the freezer evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn. Moisture sensitive foods such as needed for the freezer. About ClimateKeeper2.™ (on some models) How it Works The ClimateKeeper2™ is normal and may on and/or TC. Press ON/OFF. produce and other unsealed foods ...
... and humidity small amounts of food to run if they have cycled on immediately and the fans will return to NOTES: The refrigerator temperature cannot be activated. The separate airflow system minimizes the This provides two separate cooling systems, and separates the airflow between the...in the freezer evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn. Moisture sensitive foods such as needed for the freezer. About ClimateKeeper2.™ (on some models) How it Works The ClimateKeeper2™ is normal and may on and/or TC. Press ON/OFF. produce and other unsealed foods ...
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... from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment. About CustomCool.™(on some models). After the ExpressThaw cycle is tightly sealed to prevent temperature fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator. The pan is complete, the pan will count down the time in the pan.... Place the items on some models) GEAppliances.com How it is finished: tap that foods be set to 15,...
... from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment. About CustomCool.™(on some models). After the ExpressThaw cycle is tightly sealed to prevent temperature fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator. The pan is complete, the pan will count down the time in the pan.... Place the items on some models) GEAppliances.com How it is finished: tap that foods be set to 15,...
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... four swing locks are in the pan. Place the Chill tray in the unlock position. Other models will count down the time in the cycle. Lift the front of the refrigerator. Place the sides of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with multiple settings, tap the pad until no options are located in...
... four swing locks are in the pan. Place the Chill tray in the unlock position. Other models will count down the time in the cycle. Lift the front of the refrigerator. Place the sides of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with multiple settings, tap the pad until no options are located in...
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...to order (MWF or MSWF). Replacement filters: To order additional filter cartridges in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on Models Without a Replacement Indicator Light The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement ...you replace future cartridges. The cartridge will automatically raise itself into the holder. On models without the filter or filter bypass plug. Using GE branded filters in the refrigerator when you that are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with water from the tap to allow ...
...to order (MWF or MSWF). Replacement filters: To order additional filter cartridges in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on Models Without a Replacement Indicator Light The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement ...you replace future cartridges. The cartridge will automatically raise itself into the holder. On models without the filter or filter bypass plug. Using GE branded filters in the refrigerator when you that are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with water from the tap to allow ...
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...the supports and slide it reaches the stop, then press down to fit your needs. Slide shelf down on some models, this location. About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com Snugger Refrigerator bin Freezer tilt-out bin Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Bins Top Freezer Bins The larger...stored behind others. The shelf can be repositioned when the door is at 90° or more. On some models) Press tab and pull shelf forward to lower shelves. Not all models. Do not block To remove: Lift the front of the bin in place. Bin will lock in the ...
...the supports and slide it reaches the stop, then press down to fit your needs. Slide shelf down on some models, this location. About the shelves and bins. GEAppliances.com Snugger Refrigerator bin Freezer tilt-out bin Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Bins Top Freezer Bins The larger...stored behind others. The shelf can be repositioned when the door is at 90° or more. On some models) Press tab and pull shelf forward to lower shelves. Not all models. Do not block To remove: Lift the front of the bin in place. Bin will lock in the ...
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...drawer up and over the stop location. recommended for most fruits. the freezer compartment or fresh food compartment to flow to normal refrigerator temperature and provide The variable temperature control regulates extra vegetable storage space. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that allow a stream ...you roll it out. 14 Not all features are on all models. If the door prevents you will need to move the refrigerator to slide the drawers out. On some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you from the Climate Keeper Air Tower. Variable settings ...
...drawer up and over the stop location. recommended for most fruits. the freezer compartment or fresh food compartment to flow to normal refrigerator temperature and provide The variable temperature control regulates extra vegetable storage space. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that allow a stream ...you roll it out. 14 Not all features are on all models. If the door prevents you will need to move the refrigerator to slide the drawers out. On some cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, you from the Climate Keeper Air Tower. Variable settings ...
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...some models) NOTE: In homes with water when it cools to be tilted out as shown in the illustrations, and it will fill with lower than average water pressure, you take 12 to 24 hours to put the bin back in a 24-hour period, depending on and off. If the refrigerator is...³ approximately 100-130 cubes in place before the water connection is not used frequently, old ice cubes will stop producing ice. A newly installed refrigerator may take ice out or turn the ice maker power switch on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line...
...some models) NOTE: In homes with water when it cools to be tilted out as shown in the illustrations, and it will fill with lower than average water pressure, you take 12 to 24 hours to put the bin back in a 24-hour period, depending on and off. If the refrigerator is...³ approximately 100-130 cubes in place before the water connection is not used frequently, old ice cubes will stop producing ice. A newly installed refrigerator may take ice out or turn the ice maker power switch on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of ice to allow the water line...
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...need ice in the water line system. It will increase ice production for LCD models. If you would like dispensed. If the cup switch is turned OFF. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is pressed. Locking the Dispenser Press the LOCK or LOCK CONTROLS pad for 3... LED Dispenser Control: Press the SET FEATURES pad twice and QUICK ICE will appear. This feature allows you would like to have dispensed. For LCD models, a popup screen will blink. Pints and Liters are displayed as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 3/4, with a feature called "precise fill." The default is better....
...need ice in the water line system. It will increase ice production for LCD models. If you would like dispensed. If the cup switch is turned OFF. If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is pressed. Locking the Dispenser Press the LOCK or LOCK CONTROLS pad for 3... LED Dispenser Control: Press the SET FEATURES pad twice and QUICK ICE will appear. This feature allows you would like to have dispensed. For LCD models, a popup screen will blink. Pints and Liters are displayed as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 3/4, with a feature called "precise fill." The default is better....
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... until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to a quart (1 liter) of any plastic refrigerator parts in the ice storage drawer. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) Important Facts About Your Dispenser Do not add ice from missing the glass, put...water and EDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWDWDEOHVSRRQ (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Use of water. Handle glass shelves carefully. It may leave deposits. This condition is dishwasher safe. 18 Cleaning the ...
... until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to a quart (1 liter) of any plastic refrigerator parts in the ice storage drawer. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) Important Facts About Your Dispenser Do not add ice from missing the glass, put...water and EDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWDWDEOHVSRRQ (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Use of water. Handle glass shelves carefully. It may leave deposits. This condition is dishwasher safe. 18 Cleaning the ...
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... will be replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in the pocket located at the top of the compartment, inside the light shield. COLD 5HIULJHUDWRU&RPSDUWPHQW³/RZHU/LJKW This light is located on some models) Unplug the refrigerator. Lift the light shield... of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield and the knob. To remove the light shield, press in on the tabs on some models). Plug the refrigerator back in . C bulb of the shield fit into place. Your light shield will need to remove if it is located in Canada.
... will be replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in the pocket located at the top of the compartment, inside the light shield. COLD 5HIULJHUDWRU&RPSDUWPHQW³/RZHU/LJKW This light is located on some models) Unplug the refrigerator. Lift the light shield... of the same or lower wattage, replace the shield and the knob. To remove the light shield, press in on the tabs on some models). Plug the refrigerator back in . C bulb of the shield fit into place. Your light shield will need to remove if it is located in Canada.
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For CustomStyle™ models Read these instructions completely and carefully. If ... panel perimeter be no thicker than 1/4" (6 mm), up to permit clearances of at least 2" (5.1 cm) from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you need to match your kitchen cabinets. The combined thickness of the door... 1/4" (6 mm) max 3/4" (19 mm) 2" (5.1 cm) Clearance Handle Side Appearance Panel 1/4" (6 mm) Thick Backing 3/4" (19 mm) Refrigerator Door 21 Panels 1/4" thick or less 1/4" max 3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to install door panels...
For CustomStyle™ models Read these instructions completely and carefully. If ... panel perimeter be no thicker than 1/4" (6 mm), up to permit clearances of at least 2" (5.1 cm) from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or you need to match your kitchen cabinets. The combined thickness of the door... 1/4" (6 mm) max 3/4" (19 mm) 2" (5.1 cm) Clearance Handle Side Appearance Panel 1/4" (6 mm) Thick Backing 3/4" (19 mm) Refrigerator Door 21 Panels 1/4" thick or less 1/4" max 3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel A raised panel design screwed or glued to install door panels...
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... the Bottom Freezer Panel (on the Freezer and Fresh Food Doors. Attach the Top Trim on dispenser models). Read these instructions completely and carefully. Insert the Freezer Panel and Fresh Food Panel. If your model has a dispenser, this step only applies to the top of the Top Trim. Carefully push the panel... in until it slides into the slot behind the lip of each Top Trim piece, to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel. The Top Trim can be found inside the refrigerator...
... the Bottom Freezer Panel (on the Freezer and Fresh Food Doors. Attach the Top Trim on dispenser models). Read these instructions completely and carefully. Insert the Freezer Panel and Fresh Food Panel. If your model has a dispenser, this step only applies to the top of the Top Trim. Carefully push the panel... in until it slides into the slot behind the lip of each Top Trim piece, to the fresh food panel and top freezer panel. The Top Trim can be found inside the refrigerator...
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.... Product failure due to Installer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at...: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: ...
.... Product failure due to Installer - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation Instructions Refrigerator Models 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at...: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: ...
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...a padded hand truck. Proceed to Installing the Refrigerator. 3 DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is in on the white collar of the coupling and pull out the tubing. If the refrigerator must go through DQ\HQWUDQFHWKDWLVOHVV... Remove the grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 LOADING THE REFRIGERATOR ONTO A HAND TRUCK Leave all tape and door pads on doors until the refrigerator is a water line from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the hand truck...
...a padded hand truck. Proceed to Installing the Refrigerator. 3 DISCONNECT THE WATER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is in on the white collar of the coupling and pull out the tubing. If the refrigerator must go through DQ\HQWUDQFHWKDWLVOHVV... Remove the grille by removing the two Phillips head screws. Installation Instructions MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 1 LOADING THE REFRIGERATOR ONTO A HAND TRUCK Leave all tape and door pads on doors until the refrigerator is a water line from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the hand truck...
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... C Open the freezer door to 90.° 90° 27 Installation Instructions 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, there are electrical connectors (harnesses) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door ...off with a plastic putty knife. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOORS Bottom freezer hinge 5 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge ...
... C Open the freezer door to 90.° 90° 27 Installation Instructions 4 DISCONNECT THE POWER COUPLING (on some models) If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, there are electrical connectors (harnesses) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the freezer door ...off with a plastic putty knife. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. 6 CLOSE THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR DOORS Bottom freezer hinge 5 DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (on some models) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from the cabinet into the bottom hinge ...
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If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, one person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge. 9 REPLACING THE DOORS To replace the doors, simply reverse ... the bottom hinges. W hen connecting the power line and the electrical lines (refreshment center models only), be sure that the connectors are seated together fully. 29 Installation Instructions 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) D Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should slowly lift the door...
If the refrigerator has a refreshment center, one person should carefully guide the electrical lines (harnesses) through the bottom hinge. 9 REPLACING THE DOORS To replace the doors, simply reverse ... the bottom hinges. W hen connecting the power line and the electrical lines (refreshment center models only), be sure that the connectors are seated together fully. 29 Installation Instructions 8 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (cont.) D Lift the refrigerator door up and off the bottom hinge and the second person should slowly lift the door...
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... DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Water Electrical 701ø4" (178.4 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 24" (61 cm) DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 25' CustomStyle™ models) 24" (61 cm) Cabinet 3/4" (19 mm) Airspace (1/2" [13 mm] Gap + 1/4" [6 mm] Wall Plates) 25" (63.5 cm) Countertop ...30 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of mobility wheels. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION D o not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16...
... DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Water Electrical 701ø4" (178.4 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 24" (61 cm) DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 25' CustomStyle™ models) 24" (61 cm) Cabinet 3/4" (19 mm) Airspace (1/2" [13 mm] Gap + 1/4" [6 mm] Wall Plates) 25" (63.5 cm) Countertop ...30 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of mobility wheels. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION D o not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16...