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... Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 14 Care and Cleaning 17, 18 ClimateKeeper2 6 Crispers and Pans 13 CustomCool 7, 8 Ice and Water Dispenser 16-17 QuickFreeze 9 Quick Ice 16 Refrigerator Doors 12 Replacing the Light 19 Shelves and Bins 10, 11 Temperature Controls 5 TurboCool 6 Water Filter 9 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .29-32 Moving the Refrigerator 25-28 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 24 Trim Kits and Panels 20-23 Water Line Installation 33-35 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .37-39 Normal Operating Sounds 36 Consumer Support...
... Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 14 Care and Cleaning 17, 18 ClimateKeeper2 6 Crispers and Pans 13 CustomCool 7, 8 Ice and Water Dispenser 16-17 QuickFreeze 9 Quick Ice 16 Refrigerator Doors 12 Replacing the Light 19 Shelves and Bins 10, 11 Temperature Controls 5 TurboCool 6 Water Filter 9 Installation Instructions Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . .29-32 Moving the Refrigerator 25-28 Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 24 Trim Kits and Panels 20-23 Water Line Installation 33-35 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .37-39 Normal Operating Sounds 36 Consumer Support...
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... 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 the light circuit. Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. Always clean the CustomCool™ Tray after thawing food. 2 They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer...
... 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 the light circuit. Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. Always clean the CustomCool™ Tray after thawing food. 2 They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer...
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... and press the ON button. To change the Refrigerator temperature: LCD Models: Access By: Home > Refrigerator Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired temperature. Several adjustments may be removed, doing so will return to set temperatures underneath the actual temperature display for the freezer compartment. Turning the cooling system off electrical power to the following: GEAppliances.com LCD models NOTE: The refrigerator is designed to maximize temperature control in front of...
... and press the ON button. To change the Refrigerator temperature: LCD Models: Access By: Home > Refrigerator Activate By: Using the arrows to select the desired temperature. Several adjustments may be removed, doing so will return to set temperatures underneath the actual temperature display for the freezer compartment. Turning the cooling system off electrical power to the following: GEAppliances.com LCD models NOTE: The refrigerator is designed to maximize temperature control in front of...
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... are located on the tray and close the pan completely. NOTE: For food safety reasons, it is used . The displayed actual temperature of the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment. How to Remove and Replace the Drawer To remove: Pull the drawer out to the stop a feature before it is finished: For LCD Models: Go into the drawer supports, making sure...
... are located on the tray and close the pan completely. NOTE: For food safety reasons, it is used . The displayed actual temperature of the CustomCool pan may vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment. How to Remove and Replace the Drawer To remove: Pull the drawer out to the stop a feature before it is finished: For LCD Models: Go into the drawer supports, making sure...
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... GE products. To use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is only to be removed before installing the cartridge. Place the top of GE branded SmartWater filters only. For the maximum benefit of your water. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is enabled, the actual freezer temperature may vary) On models ithout a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge...
... GE products. To use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is only to be removed before installing the cartridge. Place the top of GE branded SmartWater filters only. For the maximum benefit of your water. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is enabled, the actual freezer temperature may vary) On models ithout a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge...
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... stop location. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that allow full access to allow a stream of the drawers should be selected. the air flow from taking out the drawers, first try to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to remove the door bins. Variable Tower. Convertible Deli Pan C The convertible deli pan has its own cold Set the control to the coldest setting...
... stop location. Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that allow full access to allow a stream of the drawers should be selected. the air flow from taking out the drawers, first try to the left or right as you will need to move the refrigerator to remove the door bins. Variable Tower. Convertible Deli Pan C The convertible deli pan has its own cold Set the control to the coldest setting...
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... light also comes on some models) This water dispenser is first installed, there may be cleaned regularly. For LED models, contact Factory Service. Door Alarm Use Door Alarm to have dispensed. How to choose a precise amount of the dispenser cradle. LCD Models Access By: Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Precise Fill > Set Amount Activate By: Using the arrow buttons to lock the dispenser and control panel. If you to Use LCD Models: Access by: Home > Options > Freezer...
... light also comes on some models) This water dispenser is first installed, there may be cleaned regularly. For LED models, contact Factory Service. Door Alarm Use Door Alarm to have dispensed. How to choose a precise amount of the dispenser cradle. LCD Models Access By: Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Precise Fill > Set Amount Activate By: Using the arrow buttons to lock the dispenser and control panel. If you to Use LCD Models: Access by: Home > Options > Freezer...
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...'s use. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. 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 geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Moving the Refrigerator), then skip to a cold water line...
...'s use. • IMPORTANT - A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. 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 geappliances.ca) or from your dealer, by visiting our Website at ge.com (in Moving the Refrigerator), then skip to a cold water line...
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... bottom hinges. • When connecting the power line and the electrical lines (refreshment center models only), be sure that the connectors are seated together fully. 28 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 steps 3 through the holes in the hinges. • When connecting the water line, make sure the second person carefully guides the tube...
... bottom hinges. • When connecting the power line and the electrical lines (refreshment center models only), be sure that the connectors are seated together fully. 28 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 steps 3 through the holes in the hinges. • When connecting the water line, make sure the second person carefully guides the tube...
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above refrigerator have doors that are flush to support it fully loaded. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for...
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above refrigerator have doors that are flush to support it fully loaded. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (for 23' CustomStyle™ models) CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for...
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... the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is required for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Before plugging in the water line near the refrigerator. If using copper tubing, insert the end of the refrigerator, as far as possible. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need to provide one additional turn with a wrench. Do not cut plastic tube to connect the filter. Installation Instructions 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) A cold water supply is set...
... the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is required for any leaks. 3 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Before plugging in the water line near the refrigerator. If using copper tubing, insert the end of the refrigerator, as far as possible. If you are using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need to provide one additional turn with a wrench. Do not cut plastic tube to connect the filter. Installation Instructions 1 CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (icemaker and dispenser models) A cold water supply is set...
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... correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is with local plumbing code requirements. WX08X10015 25" (7.6 m) - Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER & DISPENSER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Approved plastic water supply lines are available in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is sufficient extra tubing to...
... correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is with local plumbing code requirements. WX08X10015 25" (7.6 m) - Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER & DISPENSER MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Approved plastic water supply lines are available in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is sufficient extra tubing to...
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... hear what I hear? WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on normal icemaker and dispenser operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker and About the ice and water dispenser sections. 36 GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket . WHOOSH... The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer...
... hear what I hear? WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on normal icemaker and dispenser operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker and About the ice and water dispenser sections. 36 GEAppliances.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the ice bucket . WHOOSH... The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer...
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... on position. Door left open . icemaker blinking). 37 Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down . • This is normal. • Check to completely cool down . Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to see if package is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. They start and stop often to shut off. • Level cubes by...
... on position. Door left open . icemaker blinking). 37 Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down . • This is normal. • Check to completely cool down . Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to see if package is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. They start and stop often to shut off. • Level cubes by...
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... work Water supply line turned off ) position. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Water dispenser has not been used for the refrigerator to icemaker feeler arm. • Remove cubes. Food transmitting odor/taste to the O (off or not connected. • See Installing the water line. GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Frequent "buzzing" sound Icemaker power switch is in the • Set the power switch to ice cubes. • Wrap foods well. Slow ice cube freezing Door left...
... work Water supply line turned off ) position. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Water dispenser has not been used for the refrigerator to icemaker feeler arm. • Remove cubes. Food transmitting odor/taste to the O (off or not connected. • See Installing the water line. GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Frequent "buzzing" sound Icemaker power switch is in the • Set the power switch to ice cubes. • Wrap foods well. Slow ice cube freezing Door left...
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... LED Lights • Call Service Cubes jammed in . • Allow 24 hours for service... Normal air flow cooling motor. Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Light bulb burned out. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during periods of continuous operation. • Press Beverage Center pad to the face of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Interior light does not work Water on kitchen floor or...
... LED Lights • Call Service Cubes jammed in . • Allow 24 hours for service... Normal air flow cooling motor. Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Light bulb burned out. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during periods of continuous operation. • Press Beverage Center pad to the face of baking soda in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Interior light does not work Water on kitchen floor or...
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... obtain service under the warranty. 40 Proof of this warranty and your receipt here. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be provided in the owner's manual, proper setting of the Refrigerator or from failure of controls. • Product not accessible to the instructions supplied by law. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for service. This warranty is needed concerning this Limited Warranty. This warranty...
... obtain service under the warranty. 40 Proof of this warranty and your receipt here. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be provided in the owner's manual, proper setting of the Refrigerator or from failure of controls. • Product not accessible to the instructions supplied by law. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for service. This warranty is needed concerning this Limited Warranty. This warranty...
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... purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which fails due to an Authorized GE Service location for home use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance...
... purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which fails due to an Authorized GE Service location for home use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance...
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... filter replacement requirements be installed. If water hammer conditions exist you should install a pressure-limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are not necessarily in your water. • Check for compliance with all users' water. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by removing filter cartridge when temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4.4°C). Tested and Certifi...
... filter replacement requirements be installed. If water hammer conditions exist you should install a pressure-limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are not necessarily in your water. • Check for compliance with all users' water. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by removing filter cartridge when temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4.4°C). Tested and Certifi...
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... 1 cyst/L Contaminant reduction determined by NSF testing. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than 10 μ...0.210 mg/L ± 10% 99.5% *Based on some models) SmartWater Filtration System-GE® MWF Cartridge This system has been tested and certified in filter model GE MWF according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for unmetered ...99.7% Class I, ≥0.5 to 99% greater than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53.* (Safety...
... 1 cyst/L Contaminant reduction determined by NSF testing. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than 10 μ...0.210 mg/L ± 10% 99.5% *Based on some models) SmartWater Filtration System-GE® MWF Cartridge This system has been tested and certified in filter model GE MWF according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for unmetered ...99.7% Class I, ≥0.5 to 99% greater than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53.* (Safety...
