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... Certificate . . . .43, 44 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for Canadian Customers 37, 38 State of the refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P0015 49-60604 04-09 JR Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 ...Installing the Water Line 30-32 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 15 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 21, 22 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 23-26 Troubleshooting Tips . . . ....
... Certificate . . . .43, 44 Warranty for Canadian Customers 40 Warranty for Canadian Customers 37, 38 State of the refrigerator compartment. 200D9366P0015 49-60604 04-09 JR Bottom Refr igeratoFreezerrs GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 11 ...Installing the Water Line 30-32 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 15 Removing and Replacing the Doors (Double Door Refrigerator Models only 27-29 Removing and Replacing the Freezer Drawer 21, 22 Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Refrigerator Models only 23-26 Troubleshooting Tips . . . ....
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...potential safety hazards under federal law must use of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to the light circuit. I Do not touch the cold surfaces in . clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are getting rid of an extension cord. Do... Off position does not remove power to help prevent accidents. I Do not allow children to do. I Take off the doors. WARNING! I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the company handling the disposal about what to climb, stand or hang on the automatic ...
...potential safety hazards under federal law must use of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to the light circuit. I Do not touch the cold surfaces in . clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are getting rid of an extension cord. Do... Off position does not remove power to help prevent accidents. I Do not allow children to do. I Take off the doors. WARNING! I In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the company handling the disposal about what to climb, stand or hang on the automatic ...
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...(ground) prong from the outlet. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. The refrigerator should always be careful not to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug...! For personal safety, this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be plugged into its length or at either end. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...
...(ground) prong from the outlet. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord. The refrigerator should always be careful not to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug...! For personal safety, this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by pulling on the power cord. When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be plugged into its length or at either end. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...
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...during installation, remove it now. Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation ...models) (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and ...
...during installation, remove it now. Setting either or both controls to 0 for digital and 0 for the refrigerator control knob stops cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to stabilize. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation ...models) (on some models) (on some models) NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the digital temperature controls. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at a time, and ...
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... be positioned vertically. Use caution when removing. Remove the protective foil from the end of water may be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. When the cartridge is removed. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call... GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the system...
... be positioned vertically. Use caution when removing. Remove the protective foil from the end of water may be replaced when the flow of the refrigerator compartment. When the cartridge is removed. Filter Model GSWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call... GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the system...
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...pages for better flow from the icemaker. Filter Model MWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. When to the icemaker decreases or every 6 months. Remove the protective foil from the tap to...as it locks into place. Lining up the arrow on the cartridge. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the end of the refrigerator compartment. Use caution when removing. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should be ejected as it is removed. ...
...pages for better flow from the icemaker. Filter Model MWF Customers in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. When to the icemaker decreases or every 6 months. Remove the protective foil from the tap to...as it locks into place. Lining up the arrow on the cartridge. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the end of the refrigerator compartment. Use caution when removing. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in Canada should be ejected as it is removed. ...
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... back of the shelf locks into place. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on the track. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the molded supports on all models. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. then pull out. ... all items from the shelf. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the door and push down. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
... back of the shelf locks into place. Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door (on the track. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in place. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the molded supports on all models. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Remove all features are adjustable. then pull out. ... all items from the shelf. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. To replace: Engage the shelf in the refrigerator compartment are on the door and push down. GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
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... automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is closed. Throw away the first few batches of door openings and other use conditions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. The icemaker will hear...
... automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is closed. Throw away the first few batches of door openings and other use conditions. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the automatic icemaker. (on some models) GEAppliances.com A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes. The icemaker will hear...
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...of water. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Keep the outside clean.... Rinse and wipe dry. Bumping tempered glass can erode the paint. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting ...
...of water. about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to break. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with a clean, soft cloth. Keep the outside clean.... Rinse and wipe dry. Bumping tempered glass can erode the paint. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting ...
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... grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it straight in damage to prevent damage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in place to the floor covering or refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in . Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove... ml) of baking soda to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. This could damage the refrigerator. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Leave the doors open. All types of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom...
... grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it straight in damage to prevent damage. Be sure the refrigerator stays in place to the floor covering or refrigerator. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in . Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove... ml) of baking soda to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator. This could damage the refrigerator. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Leave the doors open. All types of the refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom...
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...at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the back. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. To remove the light shield... Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Unplug the refrigerator. Rotate the shield down and then forward to the light circuit.
...at the back and pull out to release the tabs at the back. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Unplug the refrigerator. After replacing with an appliance bulb of the shield. NOTE: Appliance bulbs may be hot. To remove the light shield... Light CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Refrigerator Lights CAUTION: Light bulbs may be ordered from GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Unplug the refrigerator. Rotate the shield down and then forward to the light circuit.
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...these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in Canada at : www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Observe all... governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at...
...these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to be removed. • To remove the refrigerator door, see Step 1 in Canada at : www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Observe all... governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at...
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... need to support it fully loaded. The top cap and doors can easily be safely moved indoors. D Move refrigerator to be scratched and damaged. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002)... installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. If passageways are less than 36″, the refrigerator doors and handles can be sure the refrigerator power cord is not necessary to avoid readjustment of the top cap. Start with a side against the truck...
... need to support it fully loaded. The top cap and doors can easily be safely moved indoors. D Move refrigerator to be scratched and damaged. See Installing the Water Line section. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002)... installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. If passageways are less than 36″, the refrigerator doors and handles can be sure the refrigerator power cord is not necessary to avoid readjustment of the top cap. Start with a side against the truck...
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...the floor, and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the tubing coming from the house...TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY (icemaker models) Turn the water on at the front corners of the refrigerator, as far as possible. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to lower it...
...the floor, and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the tubing coming from the house...TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY (icemaker models) Turn the water on at the front corners of the refrigerator, as far as possible. If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the clamp provided to lower it...
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...A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 3/32″ A Badge Allen wrench and ...the plug button to the door. 18 on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on the door with a mild detergent. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in...
...A a 3/16″ Allen wrench and transfer Mounting Fasteners the handle mounting fasteners to (appearance may vary) the opposite door. 7 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel and plastic handles: A Loosen the set screws with the 3/32″ A Badge Allen wrench and ...the plug button to the door. 18 on some models) Stainless steel (on some models): A REMOVING THE DOOR HANDLE: Loosen the set screws located on the door with a mild detergent. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) 6 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR HANDLE (For placement in...
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..., the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. See About the freezer section for instructions. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws...(icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the icemaker. 20 B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve...
..., the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor. See About the freezer section for instructions. The leveling legs also prevent the refrigerator from the freezer baskets. C) Place half width basket onto drawer slides. A Remove the grille by inserting the two Phillips head screws...(icemaker models) A) Remove all tape, foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers. B Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to the icemaker. 20 B) Remove the tie downs from tipping. Power switch NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve...
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Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. A 2 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw on each side of the freezer ...
Rail Assembly Drawer Assembly 3 REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE (if needed) If, after removing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door, the refrigerator will still not fit through a doorway, the base grille can be removed. A 2 REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT A Remove the screw on each side of the freezer ...
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... again when reinstalling the door on the hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the door hinge kit. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible...REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with the inside the socket. Hinge Cover Top Hinge Door Thimble TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 5/16″ Socket Ratchet/Driver E Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the socket in the United States, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or call GE...
... again when reinstalling the door on the hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the door hinge kit. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Single Door Refrigerator Models only) IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: NOTE: Door swing is not reversible...REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Tape the door shut with the inside the socket. Hinge Cover Top Hinge Door Thimble TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Adjustable Wrench 5/16″ Socket Ratchet/Driver E Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the socket in the United States, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com or call GE...
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...leveling leg bracket on the right side of Door (Left Side) 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT Refer to the opposite hole. A Bottom of Door (Right Side) Bottom of the refrigerator. The pin will be toward the outside of the door by removing the two screws. Turn it ...the hinge pin or inside the door hinge pin hole located in the bottom of the refrigerator. C Install the center hinge pin with leveling leg. 6 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR STOPS A Remove the door stop with the holes in the bottom of the door. Installation Instructions 5 INSTALL BOTTOM HINGE...
...leveling leg bracket on the right side of Door (Left Side) 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO RIGHT Refer to the opposite hole. A Bottom of Door (Right Side) Bottom of the refrigerator. The pin will be toward the outside of the door by removing the two screws. Turn it ...the hinge pin or inside the door hinge pin hole located in the bottom of the refrigerator. C Install the center hinge pin with leveling leg. 6 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR STOPS A Remove the door stop with the holes in the bottom of the door. Installation Instructions 5 INSTALL BOTTOM HINGE...
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... pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to the top of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. While holding the door in the bottom of the badge with the bolts. B Insert the door thimble into the hinge hole on top of the cabinet loosely with the ... and is even across the front. C Make sure the gasket on the handle side and make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is not folded. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Attach the hinge to the...
... pressure to the badge to ensure it sticks to the top of the refrigerator door and then insert the top hinge pin. While holding the door in the bottom of the badge with the bolts. B Insert the door thimble into the hinge hole on top of the cabinet loosely with the ... and is even across the front. C Make sure the gasket on the handle side and make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is not folded. Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (cont.) 9 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR A Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin. Attach the hinge to the...