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Safeby Instructions ............ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Features .......................... 5, 6
Controls .......................... 7, 8
Odor Remover ...................... 9
Dispenser .......................... 10
Hot Water ......................... 11
Water Filter ........................ 12
Fresh Food Storage Options ..... 13,14
Climate Zone & Temperature
Controlled Drawer ............... 15,16
Freezer ............................ 17
Automatic Ice maker ............... 18
Care and Cleaning ................ 19
Replacing the Lights ................ 20
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Refrigerator .................... 21, 22
Installing the Anti-Tip Bracket... 29, 30
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 23-33
installing the Water Line ........ 34-35
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 38,39
Normal Operating Conditions ....... 37
Service - Truth or Myth ......... 40, 41
Consumer Support
Warranty for U,S. Customers ........ 42
RPWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited
Device Certificate ................. 43
Performance Data Sheet ........... 44
State of California Water Treatment
Warranty .......................... 45
Consumer Support ................. 48
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Model #
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on the left side, near the middle
of the refrigerator comportment.
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that con kill or hurt you and others. Al! safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING",or "CAUTION".These words ore defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates o hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TOreduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE:Repairsmust be performed by o qualified Service
Professional.
Replaceall ports and panels before operating.
Becauseof potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of on
extension cord. However, ifyou must useon extension cord,
it is absolutelynecessary that it be o UL-listed(inthe United
States)or o CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding type
appliance extensioncord having o grounding type plug
and outlet end that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
o To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children,
Removethe fresh food and freezer doors from any
refrigerator beforedisposing of it or discontinuing its use.
_ Do not store or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
_3Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by
any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be
unplugged to remove power.
Do not allow children to climb,stand or hang on the door
handles or the shelvesinthe refrigerator. Theycould
seriouslyinjure themselves.
In refrigerators with automatic ice makers,ovoid contact
with the moving ports of the ejector mechanism,or with
the heating element that releasesthe cubes.Donot place
fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
o Do not clean glossshelves or coverswith worm water
when they ore cold.Glossshelvesand coversmay breakif
exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such
as bumping or dropping. Tempered glossis designedto
shatter into many small piecesif it breaks.
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;clearances
between the doors and between the doors and cabinet ere
necessarilysmall. Becareful closing doors when children ore
in the area.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
when hands ore damp or weL,skin may stick to these
extremely coldsurfaces.
rJDo not refreeze frozen foods which hove thawed completely.
o Useo sturdy gloss when dispensing ice(on models with ice
dispenser)

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INSTALLATION
'_ Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to do so can
Over Hazard.
Built-in style models (model PYE,CYE,and PWE)are top heaw, especially with any doors open. These
models must be secured with the anti-tip floor bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could result
in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire installation instructions for installing the anti-tip
floor bracket packed with your refrigerator.
CON NECTING ELECTRICITY
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
Thepowercordofthisapplianceisequippedwith a3-prong
(grounding)plugwhichmateswith astandard3-prong
(grounding)walloutletto minimizethepossibilityof electdc
shockhazardfrom thisappliance.
Havethewalloutletandcircuitcheckedbya qualified
elec_ridanto makesuretheoutletisproperlygrounded.
Wherea standard2-prongwaltoutletisencountered,itis
yourpersonalresponsibilityandobligationto hoveit replaced
witho properlygrounded3-prongwalloutlet_Donotuseon
adapter.
Therefrigerator should always beplugged into its own
individuoI electrical outlet which hasa voltage rating that
matches the rating plate.
A 115VoltAC,60Hz,15-or 20-ampfused,grounded
electdcolsupplyisrequired.Thisprovidesthebest
performanceandalsopreventsoverloadinghousewiring
circuitswhichcouldcauseofirehazardfrom overheated
wires.
Neverunplugyourrefrigeratorbypullingonthepowercord.
Alwaysgripplugfirmlyandpullstraightoutfromtheoutlet
Repairor replace immediatelyall power cordsthat have
becomefrayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use acord
that shows crocks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either end.
Whenmovingtherefrigeratorawayfromthewall, becareful
notto rolloverordamagethepowercord.

IHPORTANT SAFETYINFORHATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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HOT WATER DISPENSER
//_ Scalding Hazard.
The hot water dispenser iscapable of heating water to a temperature of approximately 185°F (85°C).
Water temperatures above 125°F(52°C)can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Children, the
disabled, and the elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.
Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. To reduce the risk of severe burns,
scald injuries, or death when using your hot water dispenser, the instructions below must be followed:
Thewater coming from the dispenser isvery hot Use
extreme caution when dispensing and drinking water. Allow
water to coolto a drinkabletemperature before drinking.
_:-_When dispensing water below 125°F,always test the
temperature of the water before drinking.
[] When dispensing hot water, the container can become
very hot_Usea temperature insulating container, such
asceramic or Styrofoam. Usingcontainer materials such
aspaper or plastic may result in a bum while holding the
cup. Donot useglass containers, asthermal shockcan
cause the container to break and may result in scalding or
lacerations.
_r_Donot permit children to usethe hot water dispenser.
Thehot water dispensing knobrequires both twist and
push motions in order to reducethe riskof hot water being
dispensedunintentionally or by small children. Do not
tamper with or modify the hot water dispensing knob.
[] Always follow the formula manufacturers instructions for
preparation of baby formula.
Holdyour cup or container closeto the dispensing point to
minimizesplashing of hot water that could contact your
hand.Do not dispense hot water into a cup resting on the
dispenser tray, asthis will increase water splash.
_ Donot usewith water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality.
B Thehot water dispenser is designedto only dispensewater.
Donot attempt to heat or dispense anything other than
water. Donot attempt to disassembleor clean the tank
A newly installed water filter cartridge will cause water to
spurt from the dispenser.Run2 gallonsof water through
the cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes)to remove air
from the system. Until this air isremoved from the system
through the coldwater dispenser, DONOTusethe hot water
dispenser as it may result in spurting of hot water and lead
to hot water scalding.
_ Thehot water dispensing tank isa non-pressurizedtank,
with a vent on the tank and a dispensertube outlet. Do
not modify the system, closeor block the dispensetube, or
connect any other type of deviceto the tank or dispense
tube. Doingso may lead to rupture of the tank and hot
water scalding.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.
Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result
in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
MPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the post
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous evenif
they will sit for'_just o few days." Ifyou are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
BeforeYouThrow Away Your Old Refrigeratoror
Freezer.
Takeoffthefreshfoodandfreezerdoors.
Leavetheshelvesinplacesothatchildrenmaynot.easily
climbinside.
Refrigerants
Allrefrigerationproductscontainrefrigerants,whichunder
federallawmustberemovedprior to product disposal, ffyou
are getting ridofanoldrefrigeration product, checkwiththe
companyhandling the disposal aboutwhattodo.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLV.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the features. G pp,o,co co
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Space-saving icemaker
tcemakerandbinarelocatedonthedoorcreatingmoreusable
storagespace.
Showcase LEDlighting
LEDlightingispositionedthroughout theinteriorto spotlightareas
intherefrigerator.LEDsarelocatedunderthefreshfooddoorto
lightthefreezerwhenopened.
Drop-down tray
Allowsfor extradoor storagewhenyouneedit and tucksaway
whenyou don't.
Full-width temperature controlled drawer
Adjustabletemperaturecontrol binthatcan accommodate
largeritems.
Dairy bin
Separatecompartment foryour items.
Utility bin
Autility bindesignedfor flexiblestorage.
0QuickSpaceTMshelf
Functionsasanormalfull-sizedshelfwhenneededandeasilyslides
backto storetall items below.
0 Spillproof shelves
Designedtocaptureyourspillsfor easiercleonup.
Removable condiment bin
Separatebindesignedfor easyremovalandstorage,
Removable door bin
Canberemovedfor thosewith awalllimiting thedoor opening.
Climate zone bin
Separatebinsfor producestorage,
0 In-the-door filter
Locatedinthe doorfor moreavailablespacein the fresh-foodsection
andeasyrep[acement,
_ Odor filter
Removesfoodsmellsand odors.
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About the features.
a Door ice bin
1.Open left fresh food door.
2, Pul[down latch to release bin door.
3, Using handhold lift ice bucket up
and out to dear locatorsin bottom of bin.
4,To replace the ice bucket, set it on the
guide brackets and push until the ice
bucket seats properly.
5, If bucket cannot be replaced, rotate the
IceBucket Fork 1/4 turn clockwise.
O Drop down dairy bin
1.Open right fresh food door.
2. Depress both buttons on lower sides and
bin wilI drop down.
3.Reverse to reinstall
@Door ice/water filter
Removefilteribyposs plug
Pushthe indent on the cover and open filter
door. Pull up on filter/bypass plug and pull
straight out to remove.
Installing the filter cartridge
Pushthe indent at the bottom of the cover
and open. Lift door and align tabs on filter
to filter/holder and push filter into place.
Filter cover isdesigned to be
reinstalled if accidently removed
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Ice bucket
Droptroy
(trayopen)
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Swing
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Water & Ice Fitter (indoor)
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About the controls with temperature settings.
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CYE/CFE Control Style
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Changing the Temperature
To Change the Refrigerator Temperature:
AccessBy:Temperature Button
Activate By: Below the word "Refrigerator", use the
arrows to select the desired temperature. Press DONEwhen
finished to return to HOMEscreen.
To Change the Freezer Temperature:
Access By:Temperature Button
Activate By: Below the word "Freezer", use the arrows to
select the desired temperature.
Press DONEwhen finished to return to HOMEscreen.
Toturn OFFcooling system, access SETTINGSfrom the
HOMEscreen. Page over and tap COOLINGSYSTEMON
Press DONEto return to HOMEscreen.
To turn ONcooling system, access SETTINGSfrom the HOME
screen. Page over and tap COOLINGSYSTEMOFF.Press
DONEto return to HOME screen.
Turning the cooling system off stops the cooling to
refrigerator, but it does not shut offthe electrical power.
NOTE: For optim(]l temperature performance, we recommend to ovoid piecing food or other items directly at the air
flow vents or the fresh food air tower, thus blocking the air flow.
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About the controlsfeatures.
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Water
NOTE:The refrigerator isshipped with protective film covering the temperature
controls. If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now.
Thetemperature controls ore preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator comportment and 0°Ffor the freezer
comportment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.
Thetemperature controls con display both the SETtemperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and
freezer. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SETtemperature based on usage and operating environment.
O ot Water
Dispenses up to 10 ounces of filtered hot water from user
selected ranges of 90°F to 185°E
O Hot Water Knob
Illuminates to indicate hot water is ready. Dispenses with two
motions: o counter-clockwise twist and then push to dispense.
O recise Fill
Precisely dispenses filtered water in accurate measurements
in ounces, cups, quarts, or liters using paddle.
Refrigerator tamp control
Jst freezer compartment temperature.
Fresh food temp control
Jstfreshfoodcomportmenttemperature.
TM
_TurboFreeze setting
ActivateTurboFreezeto quicklyrestorefreezer
temperatures afterfrequent door openings.
TurboCooF Msetting
Activate TurboCoot to quickEyrestore fresh food temperature after
frequent door openings.
O Odor Remover setting
Activate Odor Remove to remove food smells and odors.
Lack controls
Pressand hold 3 seconds to lock out ice and water dispenser
and all feature and temperature buttons.
LEDdispenser light
lightingthat canbeturned on/off to lightyour dispenser.
O Photo Uptood
InsertUS8memorystickto uploadpersonalphotostothe
refrigerator LCDscreen.LCDwill provideon screenpromptsto
load end viewslideshow.Makesurethe photosarein theroot
directoryin yourUSB.
Additional Settings
•ConnectedHomeready
•Slideshow
• Resetfilter
• Icemakeron/off
• Door alarm
•Soundcontrol
•CoolingsystemOn/Off
• Hetdc/Englishunits
AdditionalModes
* Sobboth Mode
Pressond holdlock& lightsimultaneouslyfor3 secondsto
enter/exit Sabbathmode.
ActivateSabbathModeto turn off interior lights,tempera-
ture control andadvancedfeatures.Compressorwill runon
o timed defrostwhenin Sabbathmode.
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About Odor Remover. GEAppliance_com
Using Odor Remover Mode
To accessthe
Odor Remover
Mode,press
ExpressNodes
on the main LCD
screen.
_, Temperature Expre_ Hades Settings }
.._ 'lace: Odor Bter
Water
PressOdor Remover
to turn the mode On
or Off. PressDone
to return to the main
menu.
Themode will
automatically end
over 4 hours.
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Express Hades
install/Replace Odor Filter
TheOdor FilterisIocotedinthe
upper left comerofthe fresh food
comportment.GErecommends
replocement of the odor filter every
6 months or when odor becomes
objectionoble.A reminder will
oppeor on the main screenoffer 6
months to chongethe filter.
Odor Filter
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To Replace Filter:
Removethe coverof the odor
filter bysliding the front
portion towards the front of
the refrigerator.
Removethe old filter by
pulling out.
Removethe replacement
filter from the plastic. Insert
the filter intothe housing by
pushing it in.The filter will
snap intoplace.
0 eplacefilter cover by
slidingit on from the front.
Makesure the front edge is
flush against the
refrigerator wall.
To Resetthe Odor FilterReplacement reminderon the main
screen:
From the mainscreen on the LCDselect Settings.Scrolluntil
Odor Filter isvisibleand press.Thisshows the current status of
the filter and how to reorder.To reset the reminder,press Reset.
Temperature I£ pressH(xfellsettings}
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Water
SystemSettings
Odor Filter: Replace
Toorder oreplacement filter,coil {877}-959-8686
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About the dispenser.
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Water &Ice Dispenser
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Temperature settings & about the
Control features)
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if no water is dispensed when the refrigerator isfirst installed,
there may be air in the water linesystem. Pressthe dispenser
paddle for at least five minutesto remove trapped air from the
water line and to fillthe water system.Toflush out impurities in
the water line,throw away the first sixfull glassesof water.
Laceration Hazard
Neverput fingers or any other object intoice crusher
discharge opening. Doingso con result in contacting the ice
crushing blades and lead to serious injuryor amputation
_:_'Usea sturdy glass when dispensing ice.Adelicate glass may
breakand result in personal injury.
Toremove Dispenser Tray
Pull DispenserTroy out until it stops.
r; Locate tab in the center on the bottom and push in.
u,Pull DispenserTroy assembly ouL
[] Lift metal DispenserTroy out at center notch to cleon.
Toreinstall Dispenser Tray
[] Placethe DispenserTray cover on top of catch tray and
position under the two plastic retainers on either side.
Center Dispensertroy, end align with center guides.
Pushin until it firmly in place.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
rJDonot odd ice from trays or bogs to the door ice maker []
buckeL It may not crush or dispense.
u Avoidoverfilling gloss with iceand useof narrow glasses.
Backed-up ice canjam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to freeze shuL If ice isblocking the chute removethe ice
bucket, pokeit through with a wooden spoon.
Beveragesand foods should not be quick-chilled in the
door ice maker bin.Cans,bottlesor food packages in the .r_
storage drawer may cause the ice maker or auger to jam.
To keepdispensed icefrom missingthe gloss,put the gloss
closeto, but not touching, the dispenser opening.
Somecrushed ice may be dispensed eventhough you
selected CUBEDICE:Thishappens occasionally when afew
cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.
After crushed iceisdispensed,some water may drip from the
chute.
Sometimeso small mound of snow willform on the door inthe
icechute.Thiscondition isnormal and usually occurswhen you
havedispensedcrushed icerepeatedly.Thesnow will eventually
evaporate.
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About Hot Water. G pp,ance com
ToUseHot Water Dispenser
• PressHOTWATERbutton.
• Selectdesiredwater temperature onthe LCDscreen(90,150,
170,185,or Custom).
• Whenhot water isready(indicatedon the screenand bya
beepingsound)holdcontainer with left hand centeredin the
recessunder thespout
• Todispensewater,rotate the hotwater knob counterclocl_wise
and then pushit in.Theknob must be heldin during dispense.
Important Facts aboutHOTWATER
•_Scalding Hazard.
Thewater coming from the dispenserisvery hot and cancause
scaldsor bums. Readall warnings prior to use. (Seepage 4.)
° Alwaysusea container that issuitablefor hot liquids(ceramic,
styrofoam, etc.)
° Themaximum singlehotwater dispenseamount is10 oz.
Additionalhot water can be dispensedby restartingthe hot
water feature through the LCDscreen.
° HOTWATERworks bestwith householdwater pressureof 40 to
100 psi.
• HOTWATERwill time out ifunusedand may requirea short
reheattime.
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About the GE®RPWFwater filter cartridge.
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Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filtercartridge islocatedin oneof thefollowing places:
Bottom-freezer(BF)refrigerators:
- Inthe water flter compartment on the right sidewall ofthe
left-hand freshfood door.
- Inthe freshfood interioron the leftsidewall, nearthe top.
When to replace the filter cartridge
Thefilter cartridge should be replacedeverysix months or earlier
ifthe flow ofwaterto the dispenseror icemaker decreases.
TouchScreenModels:A_ter statusmessagewill appearon the
screenwhen the water filter needsto bereplaced.Thefilter status
messagemustbe resetmanually.
The"Water Filter.Replace"status messagecanbe resetby
entedngthe Settingsmenufrom the homescreen.Then,select
the Water Filtermenu and pressthe RESETbutton.Thiswill reset
the filterstatus.
Non-touch Screen'Models:Afilter indicator light(ormessage)
will illuminateon the screenwhen the waterfilter needsto be
replaced.Thislight must be resetby pressingandholdingthe
ResetFilterbutton for three seconds,
Thefilter cartridge haso maximum lifeofsixmonths and
shouldbereplacedwhen indicated bythe filter indicator onthe
refrigerator,or soonerif o significantreduction inflow occurs.
Removing the filter cartridge
Toreplacethe filter,first removethe oldcartridge byopening
thefilter door and pullingonthe bottomofthe cartridge to allow
itto swingoutward.When the cartridge con nolongerswing,
gentlypullto unseat it from the cartridgeholder.DONOTiWIST
CARTIDGEAsmallamount ofwater may ddp out.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
1.Aligntop offlter with cartridgeholderand pushuntil cartridge
isfully seated.
2.Whilecontinuingto ensurecartridge
isfully seatedin the holder,gently
swing the filter inward untilit isin a
verticalposition,lffi]terwiII notswing
easily,checkto ensurefilter isproperly
alignedand fully seated within the
cartridge holder.
3,Run2 gallonsofwater through the cold
water dispenser{about 5minutes)to
removeairfrom the system.Anewly_
installedfilter cartridge will cause
water to spur_from the dispenser.Use
olargepitcher or sports bottleto catch swing
the water spray.DONOTusethe hot
water dispenseror hands-freeauto-fll
(somemodels)until allair isremoved
from the system.
4. ResetFilterStatusmessage
Touch ScreenModels:AccessRESETbuttonthrough the water
Filtermenu.
Non-touch ScreenModels: Pressand holdthe ResetFilterbutton
for threeseconds.
,_ WARNINGUsingthe hotwater dispenserpdorto purgingair
from the systemmay resultinspurtingof hotwater and lead
tohotwater scolding.Followthe instructionsaboveto purgeall air
from the systemthrough the coldwater dispenserpriorto usingthe
hotwater dispenser.
Not_ [tisnormalfor water to appeardiscoloredduring the initial
systemflush.Water colorwill returnto normalafter first few minutes
ofdispensing.
Filter BypassPlug
Toreducethe riskof propertydamage due towater leakage,you
MUSTusethe filter bypassplug when a replacementfilter cartridge
isnot availabIe.Thedispenserand icemakerwill not operatewithout
either the fi_teror bypassplug installed.Thebypassplug isinstalled
inthe same way as afilter cartridge.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3years of age to have access to
small parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every
6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
Forthe maximum benefit ofyour filtration system,GErecommends the useof GE-brandedfilters only. UsingGE-brandedfilters in GE
and Hotpoint_ refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability.GEfilters meet rigorous industry NSFstandards for safety
andquality that areimportant for products that are filtering your water.GEhas not qualified non-GE-brandedfilters for use in GEand
Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE-brandedfilters meet GE'sstandards for quality, performance and reliability.
Ifyou hovequestions,orto orderadditionalfilter cartridges,visit our website at www.geapplianceports.com orcall
GEParts andAccessories,800,6Z6.Z002.
Customersin Canadashouldconsultthe yellow pagesforthe nearestCamcoServiceCenter.
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About the freshfoodstorage options.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesintherefrigeratorcomportmentareadjustable.
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0 Removeoil itemsfrom the shelf.
Tilttheshelf upat the front
Liftthe shelf upatthe backend bring the
shelf out
To replace:
Whiletilting the shelf up,insert the top hook
at the back of the shelf in o slot on the
track
Lowerthe front of the shelf untilthe bottom
ofthe shelf Iocl_sinto place.
Spillproof Shelves
Spillproofshelveshave special edgesto help
prevent spillsfrom ddpping to lower shelves.
Quick Space Shelf
Thisshelf splitsin half and slides under itselffor
storage of tall items on the shelf below.
Thisshelf can be removed and replaced or
relocated (justlikespillproof shelves).
NOTE:Theback half of the Quick SpaceShelf is
not adjustable.
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About the fresh food storage options.
Non-Adjustable Dairy Bin
To remove:LiEthe dairybin straightup,
then pull out_ To replace: Engagethe bin in the molded door supports and pushdown. Thebin will lock in
place.Seepage 33.
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Adjustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable binscan easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove: Lift bin straight up,then pull out.
To replace or relocate: Slidein the binjust
above the molded door supports, and push
down. Thebin will lock in place (seepage 33).
Drop down tray
(troy open)
1.Open right fresh food
door
2. Depress both buttons
on lower sides of bin
and bin will drop down.
3. Reverseto reinstall.
Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door
To remove:Liftthe bin straight up,then pull
out.
To replace: Engagethe bin in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.
Theice maker door bins are not
interchangeable,note the location upon
removal and replacethe bin in its proper
location.
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About the climatezone and temperature
controlled drawer.
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ClimateZone
Keepfruits and vegetablesorganized in
separate compartments for easy access.
Excesswater that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Temperature Controlled Drawer
TheTemperature Controlled Drawerisa
full-width drawer with adjustable temperature
control. Thisdrawer canbe used for large
miscellaneous items.
Tochange setting, pressselect button.
Note: when fresh food temperature isset to 40°or
higher, temperature controlled drawer can only be
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About the climate zone and temperature controlled drawer.
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How to Remove and Replace the AdJustable Dell/Produce Drawer
To remove:
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
Liftthe front ofthe drawer up and out
To replace:
Pull left and right slidesuntil fully extended.
Placedrawer back infirst end rotate drawer
front down to seat on slide.
Pushthe drawer in to closed position.
How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider
Toremove: To replace:
Pullthe drawer out to the stop position. Reversesteps 1 and 2to replace drawer
divider.
Slidepan dividerto right to releaseit from
pan.
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About thefreezer.
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Freezer Basket and Drawer
0 Basket
Drawer
Utility Bin
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Bin in the Freezer
Toremove: pushin plastictab on eitherleft or
rightside
Toreplace: slidebin into location until it
locksinto place.
Basket Removal
To remove, CFEonly:
Openfreezer door to the stop position.
Remove freezer door bin by pushing
plastic tab on either left or right side to
release bin hinge pin.
Remove freezer basket by lifting up the
rear of the basket and moving basket
reoeword until the front of the basket
can be rotated upward and out.
Lift it out to remove.
Toremove, CYEonly:
Open fresh food doors.
Open freezerdoorto the stop position.
0 Remove freezer basket by lifting up the
rear of the basket and rotate it
upward.
Lift it out to remove.
Toreplace:
Reversestep 1 thru 4 to replace.
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About the automatic ice maker.
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A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
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Automatic Ice maker (on some models)
Theice makerwill produceseven cubes
per cycleapproximately 100-130 cubes
in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room temperature,
number of door openings and other use
conditions.
Theice makerwill fillwith water when it coolsto
15°F(-10°C).A newly installed refrigerator may
take 12 to 24 hoursto begin making icecubes.
Ifthe refrigerator isoperated beforethe water
line connection ismade to the unitor ifthe
water supplyto an operating refrigerator is
turned off,make surethat the icemaker is
turned off. Oncethe water has beenconnected
to the refrigerator,the icemaker may beturned
on.Seethe table belowfor details.
You may hear a buzzingsound eachtime the
icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batchesof iceto allow
the water fineto clear.
Besurenothing interfereswith the sweep of the
feeler arm.
When the binfills to the levelofthe feeler
arm,the icemaker will stop producing ice.It is
normal for severalcubes to bejoined together.
If iceisnot usedfrequently, old icecubes will
become cloudy,taste staleand shrink.
NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-average water
pressure,you may hearthe ice maker cycle
multiple times when makJngone botch of ice.
To minimize the risk of personal injury, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or
hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
How to Turn the Ice Maker On/Off
Ice Box
Lift and pull
Ice Bucket and Dispenser
•Open the ice box door on inside of the left
door.
• Pull up and out on on the ice bucket in
the left hand door to remove it from the
compartment.
• To replace the ice bucket, set it on the
guide brackets and push until the ice
bucket seats properly.
• If bucket cannot be replaced, rotate the ice
bucket fork 1/4 turn clockwise.
Extra Ice Storage
There isadditional icestorage in the freezer compartment drawer.
• Open the freezer drawer.
° The ice bucket is located on the left side below the mullion.
• Pullthe ice bucket fon._Jard.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim.
Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach, or other products
containing chlorine on stainless steel.
Stainless steel can be cleaned with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless steel cleaner
works best.
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Silver-accented plastic parts.
Wash parts with soapor other mild detergents. Wipe clean with
a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Should spill tray need cleaning uselime remover.
Cleaning the Inside
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Usean appliance wax polish on the inside surface between
the doors.
Usewarm water and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon (15 ml)of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinseend wipe dry.
Do not cleon gloss shelves or covers
with worm water when they ore cold. Gloss shelves end
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such os bumping or dropping.
Tempered gloss is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks,
Behind the Refrigerator
Becareful when moving the refrigerator away from the well. All
types of floor coverings con be damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings end those with embossed surfaces.
Raisethe levelinglegslocated at the bottom front of the
refrigerator.
Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it to position by
pushing it straight in. Movingthe refrigerator in o side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.
Lowerthe leveling legsuntil they touch the floor.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't
ro# over the power cord or water supply line.
Preparing for Vacation
Forlong vacation½or absences,remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Cleonthe interior with a baking soda solution of
one tablespoon (15 ml)of bakingsoda to one quart (1 liter)of
water. Leavethe doors open.
LCD Models:tum refrigerator offot control (pg 7).
If the temperature con drop below freezing,have a qualified
servicetechnician drain the water supply system to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding.
3.)Turnrefrigerator off (pg.7)or unplug the refrigerator.
3) Turnwater supply off
If you cutthe water supply off, turn offthe ice maker (pg.18).
Upon returning from vocation:
1)Replacethe water filter.
2)Run2 gallons of water through the coldwater dispenser
(about 5 minutes)to flush the system.
3) Dispense185°Fhot water 3times (10oz each)to flush the
system.
2)Empty icebucket
Preparing to Move
Secureoil looseitemssuch asshelvesand drawers by taping
them securelyin pieceto prevent damage.
When usingo hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest
the front or back of the refrigerator against the hand truck This
could damage the refrigerator.
Handleonly from the sides ofthe refrigerator.
Besure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during
moving.
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Replacing the lights
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Refrigerator Lights (LEDs)
Thereis LEDlighting in fresh food
on the bottom of
doors to light the freezer
comportment
An outhorized technicion willneedto
replocethe LEDlight.
Ifthis ossembly needsto be reploced, coll
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