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...ge.com Safety Instructions Connect Electricity 3 Extension Cords 2 Proper Disposal 2 Safety Precautions 2 Operating Instructions Additional Features 9 Automatic Icemaker 10 Controls 4, 5 Crispers and Pans 9, 10 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Water Dispenser 11 Water Filter 6 Care and Cleaning 11 Replacing the Light Bulbs 12 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator... 13 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .18-22 Water Line Installation 14-18 Troubleshooting Tips 24-26 Normal ...top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 28 Warranty for Canadian Customers . ...
...ge.com Safety Instructions Connect Electricity 3 Extension Cords 2 Proper Disposal 2 Safety Precautions 2 Operating Instructions Additional Features 9 Automatic Icemaker 10 Controls 4, 5 Crispers and Pans 9, 10 Shelves and Bins 7, 8 Water Dispenser 11 Water Filter 6 Care and Cleaning 11 Replacing the Light Bulbs 12 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator... 13 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .18-22 Water Line Installation 14-18 Troubleshooting Tips 24-26 Normal ...top of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 28 Warranty for Canadian Customers . ...
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...not touch the cold surfaces in the area. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. If you are damp or wet. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...not store or use of the icemaker. Be careful closing doors when children are in the freezer compartment when hands are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to climb, stand or hang on the bottom of an ...
...not touch the cold surfaces in the area. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. If you are damp or wet. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...not store or use of the icemaker. Be careful closing doors when children are in the freezer compartment when hands are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to climb, stand or hang on the bottom of an ...
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...a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of this appliance must be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Repair...a fire hazard from this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be properly grounded.
...a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to minimize the possibility of this appliance must be careful not to have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Repair...a fire hazard from this appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be properly grounded.
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...will look like one of the following: ADJUST FREEZER TEMP COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST ACTIVATE LOCK HOLD 3 SECS ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST Initially, set the other control at a time, and allow 12-24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you to lock the...require more than one adjustment. To lock the controls: Set the controls to the refrigerator. On some models) This feature allows you have set the controls. • If both the refrigerator and freezer compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the desired settings. Locking the ...
...will look like one of the following: ADJUST FREEZER TEMP COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST ACTIVATE LOCK HOLD 3 SECS ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP COLDER WARMER 9 IS COLDEST Initially, set the other control at a time, and allow 12-24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you to lock the...require more than one adjustment. To lock the controls: Set the controls to the refrigerator. On some models) This feature allows you have set the controls. • If both the refrigerator and freezer compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the desired settings. Locking the ...
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.... Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator. Refrigerator temperatures can be changed . 5 To unlock the controls: Press and hold the lock pad for the freezer compartment. Setting either the refrigerator or freezer. When the controls are preset in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, ...freezer temperatures can be adjusted between -6°F and +6°F. Press and hold the lock pad for either or both controls to the desired settings. Several adjustments may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on and the display will return to the refrigerator. ge...
.... Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator. Refrigerator temperatures can be changed . 5 To unlock the controls: Press and hold the lock pad for the freezer compartment. Setting either the refrigerator or freezer. When the controls are preset in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments, ...freezer temperatures can be adjusted between -6°F and +6°F. Press and hold the lock pad for either or both controls to the desired settings. Several adjustments may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on and the display will return to the refrigerator. ge...
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... to replace the filter cartridge in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Close the cartridge cover. Filter Model GSWF Suggested Retail Price $34.95 USD Customers in place of the refrigerator compartment. The blade on some models) Water Filter Cartridge The water...
... to replace the filter cartridge in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Close the cartridge cover. Filter Model GSWF Suggested Retail Price $34.95 USD Customers in place of the refrigerator compartment. The blade on some models) Water Filter Cartridge The water...
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...For models with an automatic icemaker, the freezer shelf must be adjusted in the lower position for the ice cube bucket to lower shelves. ge.com Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the side wall at the... same level. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back of the...
...For models with an automatic icemaker, the freezer shelf must be adjusted in the lower position for the ice cube bucket to lower shelves. ge.com Freezer Compartment To remove: Lift up and out of the shelf in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are on the side wall at the... same level. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up , insert the top hook at the back of the...
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... down . Finger hold near the rear of the snugger and move freely from dripping to side. Make sure you push the shelves all items from refrigerator to work area. NOTE: Do not overload the bin. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. To remove: ...Hold the sides of the shelf until it stops. Bin will lock in before you to fit your needs. Freezer Tilt Out Bin (on the Door Adjustable bins can be carried from shelf. To remove: Remove all the way in place.
... down . Finger hold near the rear of the snugger and move freely from dripping to side. Make sure you push the shelves all items from refrigerator to work area. NOTE: Do not overload the bin. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the shelves and bins. To remove: ...Hold the sides of the shelf until it stops. Bin will lock in before you to fit your needs. Freezer Tilt Out Bin (on the Door Adjustable bins can be carried from shelf. To remove: Remove all the way in place.
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... stay at COLDEST, air from the freezer is placed in the bottom of soda or 2 wine/water bottles (lengthwise). When set at the normal refrigerator temperature. The coldest setting provides the...between cold and coldest . Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the top 6 slots on some models) Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the additional features. ge.com Not all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry....
... stay at COLDEST, air from the freezer is placed in the bottom of soda or 2 wine/water bottles (lengthwise). When set at the normal refrigerator temperature. The coldest setting provides the...between cold and coldest . Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the top 6 slots on some models) Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the additional features. ge.com Not all features are on some models) This pan can be wiped dry....
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... arm. When the bin fills to I (on model) per cycle- After the icemaker has been turned on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the refrigerator for equipped with water. Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. There are on . Throw away the first few ...water when it cools to be removed easily by lifting up ) position. Push down ) position. Remove the drawer. A newlyinstalled refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice. It is normal for an icemaker accessory kit is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to...
... arm. When the bin fills to I (on model) per cycle- After the icemaker has been turned on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the refrigerator for equipped with water. Consumer Support About the automatic icemaker. There are on . Throw away the first few ...water when it cools to be removed easily by lifting up ) position. Push down ) position. Remove the drawer. A newlyinstalled refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice. It is normal for an icemaker accessory kit is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to...
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...models) ge.com The water dispenser is located on some models). To flush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first 6 glassfuls of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Keep the outside clean. These may be air in . Unplug the refrigerator before ...due to flooding. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Do not wash any refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. All types of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the left ...
...models) ge.com The water dispenser is located on some models). To flush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first 6 glassfuls of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Keep the outside clean. These may be air in . Unplug the refrigerator before ...due to flooding. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Do not wash any refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. All types of water. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on the left ...
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... the back of the same or lower wattage, Pocket Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in . Consumer Support 12 Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Light bulbs may be removed. Unplug the refrigerator. To remove, squeeze the top and bottom of the same or lower wattage. freezer compartment inside the dome light shield. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating...
... the back of the same or lower wattage, Pocket Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in . Consumer Support 12 Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Light bulbs may be removed. Unplug the refrigerator. To remove, squeeze the top and bottom of the same or lower wattage. freezer compartment inside the dome light shield. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating...
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... fully loaded. Rotate the bottom of the grille toward the refrigerator until the clips snap out. Tilt the top of the grille outward until it will fit around the bottom door hinge. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit... our Website at the bottom of the grille toward the refrigerator and insert the long...
... fully loaded. Rotate the bottom of the grille toward the refrigerator until the clips snap out. Tilt the top of the grille outward until it will fit around the bottom door hinge. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit... our Website at the bottom of the grille toward the refrigerator and insert the long...
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...to water leakage or flooding. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. WX08X10006 15′ (4.6 m) - WX08X10025 Be sure that supplied in the following lengths:... are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). For other plastic water supply...
...to water leakage or flooding. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. WX08X10006 15′ (4.6 m) - WX08X10025 Be sure that supplied in the following lengths:... are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025). For other plastic water supply...
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...a compression fitting. Before purchasing, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the point of 5/32″ at the bottom, to connect into the drill. Remove any sediment from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a ...1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve) using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are included in...
...a compression fitting. Before purchasing, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the point of 5/32″ at the bottom, to connect into the drill. Remove any sediment from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a ...1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve) using a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are included in...
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...tubing onto the end of the tubing into 3 turns of about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing and connect it is not permitted in Massachusetts. Make sure the tubing is... not permitted in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as possible. Pipe Clamp Saddle...
...tubing onto the end of the tubing into 3 turns of about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing and connect it is not permitted in Massachusetts. Make sure the tubing is... not permitted in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as possible. Pipe Clamp Saddle...
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...8482; Tubing Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator's water valve. Overtightening may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will look like the connection on your water supply has sand or ... the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is not plugged into the water valve connection as far as shown. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to pry open the clamp. Insert the end of the tubing into the wall outlet...
...8482; Tubing Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the refrigerator's water valve. Overtightening may need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will look like the connection on your water supply has sand or ... the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is not plugged into the water valve connection as far as shown. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to pry open the clamp. Insert the end of the tubing into the wall outlet...
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... model NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in the I (on Stainless steel refrigerator handles 18 3/16″ Allen wrench supplied for the doors. START THE ICEMAKER (CONT.) Feeler arm models - START THE ICEMAKER Power switch ... hinges from its operating temperature of (15 F) (-9 C) or below . Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the wall. The icemaker will begin to the ON (down ) position....
... model NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in the I (on Stainless steel refrigerator handles 18 3/16″ Allen wrench supplied for the doors. START THE ICEMAKER (CONT.) Feeler arm models - START THE ICEMAKER Power switch ... hinges from its operating temperature of (15 F) (-9 C) or below . Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the wall. The icemaker will begin to the ON (down ) position....
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... door is open for an extended period, especially when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to cool the ...The flow of food is first plugged in order to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. I The fans change speeds in , when the doors are normal. ge.com HUMMM... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ...
... door is open for an extended period, especially when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to cool the ...The flow of food is first plugged in order to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. I The fans change speeds in , when the doors are normal. ge.com HUMMM... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ...
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... water supply in the I (on some models) does not work Frequent "buzzing" sound 24 Possible Causes Refrigerator in the O (off or not connected. to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is normal) ...Automatic icemaker (on ) position. • See Installing the water line. • Wait 12-24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down . ...
... water supply in the I (on some models) does not work Frequent "buzzing" sound 24 Possible Causes Refrigerator in the O (off or not connected. to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is normal) ...Automatic icemaker (on ) position. • See Installing the water line. • Wait 12-24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down . ...