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... State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 48 Warranty (Canadian 45 Warranty (U.S 46 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model 42, 48 GE Profile Côte à Côte Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à la page 51 Write the model and serial numbers here...
... State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 48 Warranty (Canadian 45 Warranty (U.S 46 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model 42, 48 GE Profile Côte à Côte Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à la page 51 Write the model and serial numbers here...
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...compartment when hands are necessarily small. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is used. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. s Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on... the bottom of the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions before cleaning or making repairs. s In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the icemaker. Be...
...compartment when hands are necessarily small. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is used. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. s Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on... the bottom of the ejector mechanism, or with the Installation Instructions before cleaning or making repairs. s In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the icemaker. Be...
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..., check with the company handling the disposal about what to product disposal. s Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Safety Instructions...
..., check with the company handling the disposal about what to product disposal. s Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Safety Instructions...
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... is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. WARNING! Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 4
... is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. WARNING! Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 4
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.... SET will illuminate in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The temperature controls are preset in the display, as well as the actual temperature in the ...adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Refrigerator temperatures can be tapped. Several adjustments may be adjusted between -6°F and +8°F. Allow 24 hours...
.... SET will illuminate in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The temperature controls are preset in the display, as well as the actual temperature in the ...adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now. Refrigerator temperatures can be tapped. Several adjustments may be adjusted between -6°F and +8°F. Allow 24 hours...
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... tap to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Run water from the dispenser for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the top grille compartment. Operating ...of defrosting cycles in the new unit. MWF Suggested Retail $34.95 USD Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. If you need to clear the system and prevent sputtering. The separate airflow system minimizes the...
... tap to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Run water from the dispenser for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is located in the top grille compartment. Operating ...of defrosting cycles in the new unit. MWF Suggested Retail $34.95 USD Customers in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. If you need to clear the system and prevent sputtering. The separate airflow system minimizes the...
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... Freezer Shelves The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to fit your storage needs. To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. ge.com CAUTION: Make sure that items do not block or fall into position. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
... Freezer Shelves The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to fit your storage needs. To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. ge.com CAUTION: Make sure that items do not block or fall into position. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
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...° stop position will automatically close all the way and are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door. Bushing Door Hinge Case Hinge 7/32" Wrench Raise Clockwise Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 Beyond this stop position. Door Alignment If doors are securely sealed. Using a 7/32″ socket wrench, turn the door adjusting...
...° stop position will automatically close all the way and are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door. Bushing Door Hinge Case Hinge 7/32" Wrench Raise Clockwise Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 8 Beyond this stop position. Door Alignment If doors are securely sealed. Using a 7/32″ socket wrench, turn the door adjusting...
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Lift up . To replace freezer baskets: Place the back corners in the rail with the basket tilted up slightly on the front of the refrigerator. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the control all the way to the HI setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the basket ... water that may accumulate in the track. Slide the control all models. To remove freezer baskets: Pull the desired basket out to the normal position. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 Lower the basket down to the stop position.
Lift up . To replace freezer baskets: Place the back corners in the rail with the basket tilted up slightly on the front of the refrigerator. ge.com Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the control all the way to the HI setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the basket ... water that may accumulate in the track. Slide the control all models. To remove freezer baskets: Pull the desired basket out to the normal position. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 Lower the basket down to the stop position.
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... and water dispenser s Do not add ice from trays or bags to the O (off ). It is 60 psi. 10 A newly installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to the level of the feeler arm. s Avoid overfilling glass with the sweep of the feeler arm,...but not touching, the dispenser opening. This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to I (on). Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Automatic Icemaker A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker water valve cycle on . Set the icemaker power switch to the storage bin. To ...
... and water dispenser s Do not add ice from trays or bags to the O (off ). It is 60 psi. 10 A newly installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to the level of the feeler arm. s Avoid overfilling glass with the sweep of the feeler arm,...but not touching, the dispenser opening. This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to I (on). Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Automatic Icemaker A newly-installed refrigerator may hear the icemaker water valve cycle on . Set the icemaker power switch to the storage bin. To ...
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...Shelf To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED , CRUSHED or WATER . ge.com When you press the button again. The ACTIVE light will ... a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb. Dispenser Light This button turns the night light on the dispenser on . Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Press the glass gently against the middle of water. Quick Ice Door Alarm... button once. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the ice and water dispenser. The spill shelf is first installed, there may be air in the water line, throw away the first six glassfuls of the dispenser pad...
...Shelf To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED , CRUSHED or WATER . ge.com When you press the button again. The ACTIVE light will ... a 6 watt 12V maximum bulb. Dispenser Light This button turns the night light on the dispenser on . Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Press the glass gently against the middle of water. Quick Ice Door Alarm... button once. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the ice and water dispenser. The spill shelf is first installed, there may be air in the water line, throw away the first six glassfuls of the dispenser pad...
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...steel. Stainless Steel Magic is not practical, wring excess moisture out of water. If this is available through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or ge.com. Do not wash the tray or any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher. Handle glass shelves carefully... the refrigerator with soapy water. Other parts of the refrigerator. Unlock the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT button for 3 seconds. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Clean with warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners...
...steel. Stainless Steel Magic is not practical, wring excess moisture out of water. If this is available through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or ge.com. Do not wash the tray or any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher. Handle glass shelves carefully... the refrigerator with soapy water. Other parts of the refrigerator. Unlock the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT button for 3 seconds. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Clean with warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners...
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Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to flooding. Preparing to ... of this refrigerator, and to the product, A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE UNIT INTO THE HOME AND 2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. Leave the doors open. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator.
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position and shut off the water supply to flooding. Preparing to ... of this refrigerator, and to the product, A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE UNIT INTO THE HOME AND 2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. Leave the doors open. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator.
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... an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Replace the bulb with appliance bulbs of the same size and wattage. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. To remove the light shield, press on the bottom of the slots. Replace the bulbs with a bulb of the same...
... an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Replace the bulb with appliance bulbs of the same size and wattage. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. To remove the light shield, press on the bottom of the slots. Replace the bulbs with a bulb of the same...
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... the O (OFF) position before cleaning or making repairs. • Repairs should be secured to Consumer - Proper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. For GE Profile™ local service in your Owner's Manual for the consumer's and local inspector's use. • Note ... damage to leave these instructions with your area, call 1.800.561.3344. For GE Profile service in Canada, geappliances.ca) READ CAREFULLY. ge.com (in Canada, call 1.800.432.2737. Installation Instructions Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerators PSB42YS, PSB42YG, PSB48YS, PSB48YG If you have...
... the O (OFF) position before cleaning or making repairs. • Repairs should be secured to Consumer - Proper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. For GE Profile™ local service in your Owner's Manual for the consumer's and local inspector's use. • Note ... damage to leave these instructions with your area, call 1.800.561.3344. For GE Profile service in Canada, geappliances.ca) READ CAREFULLY. ge.com (in Canada, call 1.800.432.2737. Installation Instructions Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerators PSB42YS, PSB42YG, PSB48YS, PSB48YG If you have...
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..., 2″ x 4″ wood block for Anti-Tip bracket installation • #12 or #14 wood screws for 1/4″ side panels (if installing side panels) 36″ Wood Block 1/4″ O.D. copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect™ refrigerator tubing kits • Water shutoff valve •...; Custom panels for doors and grille panel (if installing custom panels) • Special 3M ...
..., 2″ x 4″ wood block for Anti-Tip bracket installation • #12 or #14 wood screws for 1/4″ side panels (if installing side panels) 36″ Wood Block 1/4″ O.D. copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect™ refrigerator tubing kits • Water shutoff valve •...; Custom panels for doors and grille panel (if installing custom panels) • Special 3M ...
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...8243; The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent cabinets, depending on rear wall as shown. 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 24" 3" 7" 74" From Floor to Bottom of Electrical... to allow for 48″ models Water and Electrical Locations The opening through the floor or rear wall. copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ tubing between the cold water line and water connection location. The factory set 130° door swing can enter...
...8243; The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent cabinets, depending on rear wall as shown. 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 24" 3" 7" 74" From Floor to Bottom of Electrical... to allow for 48″ models Water and Electrical Locations The opening through the floor or rear wall. copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ tubing between the cold water line and water connection location. The factory set 130° door swing can enter...
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Installation Instructions Refrigerator Top View 130° Door Swing (factory setting) Scale 1:1 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator Case Trim 1" 3/4" 2" 1-3/4" 3" 2-3/4" 1/2" 1-1/2" 2-1/2" 1/4" 1-1/4" 2-1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 3/4" Custom Panel (Nominal Size) Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 18
Installation Instructions Refrigerator Top View 130° Door Swing (factory setting) Scale 1:1 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator Case Trim 1" 3/4" 2" 1-3/4" 3" 2-3/4" 1/2" 1-1/2" 2-1/2" 1/4" 1-1/4" 2-1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 3/4" Custom Panel (Nominal Size) Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 18
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Installation Instructions Refrigerator Case Trim 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" Top View 90° Door Swing (optional setting) Scale 1:1 Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 3/4" Custom Panel (Nominal Size) 19
Installation Instructions Refrigerator Case Trim 23-7/8" From Rear of Refrigerator 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" Top View 90° Door Swing (optional setting) Scale 1:1 Fresh Food Door Backer Panel 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 3/4" Custom Panel (Nominal Size) 19
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... handle is used, only the 3/4″ overlay panel must be customized with decorative panels. Framed Panel Door Handles You may install custom panels from your cabinet manufacturer. Full-Width Overlay Custom Panels Full-width overlay custom panels are designed to mount on the...finished (page 24). 3/4" Overlay Panel .10" Thick Spacer Panel 1/4" Thick Backer Panel Door Handles The pre-installed handles can be finished (page 24). Installation Instructions CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Stainless Steel Wrapped Models 42″ wide model-PSB42YS 48″ wide model-PSB48YS Stainless...
... handle is used, only the 3/4″ overlay panel must be customized with decorative panels. Framed Panel Door Handles You may install custom panels from your cabinet manufacturer. Full-Width Overlay Custom Panels Full-width overlay custom panels are designed to mount on the...finished (page 24). 3/4" Overlay Panel .10" Thick Spacer Panel 1/4" Thick Backer Panel Door Handles The pre-installed handles can be finished (page 24). Installation Instructions CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Stainless Steel Wrapped Models 42″ wide model-PSB42YS 48″ wide model-PSB48YS Stainless...