GE GFSF6PKBAWW Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ............... 12
Care and Cleaning ............. 13, 14
Temperature Control for Models ..... 4
Crispers and Pans ................. 10
Dispenser ........................... 6
Freezer ............................ 11
Fresh Food Storage Options ....... 8, 9
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 15
Water Filter ......................... 7
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ...... 16-25
Installing the Water Line ........ 26-28
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ................. 16,17
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 29-ZZ
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 29
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........... 41
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ........ 37, 38
Notes ......................... 34- 36
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... 42
Warranty for Canadian
Customers ......................... 40
Warranty for U.S.Customers ....... 39
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Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
a, WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
} This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
} Donot allow children to climb, stand or hung
on the shelvesin the refrigerator.They could
damage the refrigerator and seriouslyinjure
themselves.
} Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are dump or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
} Donot store or usegasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarilysmall.
Becareful closing doorswhen children are
in the area.
: Inrefrigerators with automatic icemukers,
avoid contact with the moving parts ofthe
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releasesthe cubes. Donot place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator isplugged in.
Unplugthe refrigerator beforecleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommendthat any servicing
beperformed bya qualified individual.
} Donot refreezefrozen foods which have thawed
completely.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past.Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous...evenif they will sitfor "just a few
days."Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You ThrowAway Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
Take off the doors,
Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children may not
easilyclimb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old
refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
USEOF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
However,ifyou must usean extension cord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)
or a CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)and 120volts.

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WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECTELECTRICITY
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.
Thepower cord of this appliance isequipped
with a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet
to minimizethe possibilityof electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
isproperly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it isyour personalresponsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Therefrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
Thisprovides the best performance and alsoprevents
overloading housewiring circuits which could cause
a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the outlet.
Repairor replaceimmediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Donot
usea cord that showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthecontrolwith temperaturesettings
(Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze)
)Hold 3 sac
to Reset Filter}
TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL I '_l'r"_' I
Li htOH/O_
(H_d 3 seconds)
(Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Cool)
RESET F}LTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER
(Hold 3 sec
to Lock Control}
NOTE:Therefrigerator isshipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was
not removed during installation, remove it now.
Thetemperature controlsare preset in the factory at38°F forthe refrigerator compartment and -2°F for
the freezercompartment. Allow 24 hoursfor the temperature to stabilizeto the preset recommendedsettings.
Thetemperature controlscan display both theSETtemperature as wellas theactual temperature in the
refrigerator and freezer.Theactual temperature may vary slightlyfrom the SETtemperature basedon usageand
operating environment.
ADJUST
REFRIGERATORJ
{Hold 3 sec
forTurboCooi)
ADJUST
FREEZER
{Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze)
Changing the Temperature
To change the temperature, press and
release the ADJUST FREEZER or ADJUST
REFRIGERATOR pad. The display will
show the actual temperature. To change
the temperature, tap either the ADJUST
FREEZERor ADJUST REFRIGERATORpad
until the desired temperature is displayed.
Oncethe desiredtemperature has been
set, the temperature display will return
to the actual refrigerator and freezer
temperatures after !0 seconds.Several
adjustments may be required.
Eachtime you adjust controls,allow
24 hoursfor the refrigerator to reach
the temperature you have set.
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About TurboCool TM and TurboFreeze. TM GEAppliance.com
ADJUST
I REFRIGERATOR
{Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Cool)
How it Works
TurboCool rapidly coolsthe refrigerator
compartment in order to more quickly
cool foods. UseTurboCool when adding
a large amount of food to the refrigerator
compartment, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature
or when putting away warm leftovers.
It can alsobe usedifthe refrigerator has
been without power for an extended period.
Thecompressor and fresh food fan will run
immediately for up to 2½ hoursand then
return to the original setting value.
How to Use
Pressand hold the ADJUSTREFRIGERATOR
pad for 3 secondsuntil you hear the sound
and the _i_displays.
After TurboCool iscomplete, the refrigerator
compartment will return to the original
setting.
NOTES:
:The refrigerator temperature cannot be
changed during TurboCool.
:The freezertemperature is not affected
during TurboCool.
ADJUST
FREEZER
{Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze)
How it Works
TurboFreezerapidly coolsthe freezer
compartment in order to more quickly
cool foods. UseTurboFreezewhen adding
a large amount of food to the freezer
compartment, putting away foods after
they have been sitting out at room
temperature or when putting away
warm leftovers.It can also be used
ifthe refrigerator has beenwithout
power for an extended period.
Thecompressor and freezer fan will
run immediately and keep running for
two-and-a-half hours.
How to Use
Pressand hold the ADJUSTFREEZERpad
for :3seconds untilyou hear the sound
and the _T_displays.
After TurboFreezeiscomplete, the freezer
compartment will return to the original
setting.
NOTES:
Thefreezer temperature cannot
be changed during TurboFreeze.
The refrigerator temperature is
not affected during TurboFreeze.
When opening the freezer door during
TurboFreeze,the fans will continue
to run ifthey havecycled on.

About the dispenser.
SpillShelf
ICE& ]
WATER
To Use the Dispenser
SelectCUBED_, CRUSHED_ or WATER
ICJby pressingthe ICE&WATERpad.
Pressthe giass gently against the top
of the dispenser cradle.
Thespill shelf isnot self-draining.To reduce
water spotting, the shelf should be cleaned
regularly.
If no water is dispensedwhen therefrigerator
isfirst installed,theremay beair in the water
linesystem.Pressthedispenserarm for at
leasttwo minutes to remove trapped air from
the water line and to fill the watersystem.
Toflush out impurities in the water line,throw
away the first six fullglassesof water.
,A CAUTION: Neverputfingers
or any other objectsinto the icecrusher
dischargeopening.
ICEOFF/
LOCK
(Hold 3sec
to Lock Control}
To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser
To lock, press and hold the ICE OFF/LOCK
pad for 3 seconds. Repeat this step to unlock
the dispenser.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
Do not add icefrom trays or bags to the storage drawer.
It may not crush or dispensewell.
:Avoid overfilling glass with iceand useof narrow glasses.
Backed-up icecanjam the chute or cause the door
in the chute to freeze shut. Ifice isblocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.
Beveragesand foods should not be quick-chilled in
the ice storage drawer. Cans,bottles or food packages
in the storage drawer may cause the icemaker or auger
tojam.
:To keepdispensed icefrom missingthe glass,put the glass
closeto, but nottouching, the dispenser opening.
Somecrushed icemay be dispensed even though you
selectedCUBEDICE.Thishappens occasionally when
a few cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.
After crushed ice isdispensed,some water may drip from
the chute.
Sometimesa small moundof snow will form on the door
in the icechute.Thiscondition is normaland usuallyoccurs
whenyou have dispensedcrushed icerepeatedly.Thesnow
will eventuallyevaporate.
ALARM/
LIGHT
Light ON/OFF
(Hold 3seconds)
About Door Alarm
Thedoor alarm will sound ifany door
isopen for more than 3 minutes.The beeping
stops when you close the door.
About Dispenser Light
Pressand hold the ALARN/LIGHT pad for
3 secondsto turn on the dispenser light.
Toturn off, pressand hold the pad again
for 3 seconds.
ENERGY
SAVER About Energy Saver
Thisproduct isequipped with an Energy
Saverfeature.Therefrigerator isshipped
with the EnergySaverfeature on.
Overtime, moisture can form on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet and cause
rust. If moisture does appear on the front
surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off
the EnergySaverfeature by pressing
and releasingthe ENERGYSAVERpad
on the control panel.

About the water filter. GEAppliance.com
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Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge islocated
in the back upper right corner of
the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced when
indicated on the control panel.
Thewater filter indicator light shows the
following: Green- Good
Orange - Changesoon
Red- Change immediately
Installing the Filter Cartridge
_1 Ifyou are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowlyturning
it counterclockwise. A small amount
of water may drip down.
CAUTION: ,fairhasbeen
trapped in the system,the filter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing.
0 Removethe protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
0Liningup the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder,place the top
of the new cartridge up insidethe holder.
Donot push it up into the holder.Slowly
rotate the cartridge clockwise until it
stops.Asyou turn the cartridge, itwill
automatically raiseitself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
Do not overtighten.
ORunwater from the dispenserfor
3 minutes (about 1Yzgallons)to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
SeeToUsetheDispensersection.
NOTE:A newly installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt
from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bypass plug when
a replacement filter cartridge isnot available.
Theicemakerwill not operate without
the filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
Toorderadditional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliance.com or call GEParts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter ModelMWF
Customersin Canada should consult
the yellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe
ServiceCenter.

About the fresh food storage options.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesinthe refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
0 0 To remove:
0 Removeall items from the shelf.
0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Liftthe shelf up at the back and
bring the shelf out.
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To replace:
While tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
Lowerthe front of the shelf until
the bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Spillproof Shelves
Spillproofshelveshave specialedges to
help prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower
shelves.
Quick Space Shelf
Thisshelf splitsin half and slidesunder itself
for storage of tall itemson the shelf below.
Thisshelf can be removed and replaced
or relocated (just likespillproof shelves).
NOTE:The location of the upper QuickSpace
Shelfisnot adjustable.
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves
Theseshelvescan be slidout to provide
easy accessto items near the back of
the refrigerator and to provide easy cleaning.
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Non-Adjustable Dairy Bin
To remove: Liftthe dairy bin straight up,
then pull out. Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded door supports and push down. Thebin will
lock in place.
Adjustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Slidein the binjust
above the molded door supports,and push
down. The bin will lock in place.
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CenterDoor
onsome
models)
Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door
Toremove: Lift the bin straight up,then
pull out.
Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded
supports on the door and pushdown.
It will lock in place.

About the crispers and pans.
Lower .... Higher
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Keep fruits and vegetables organized in
separate compartments for easy access.
Excess water that may accumulate
in the bottom of the drawers or under
the drawers should be wiped dry.
Produce
Drawer
Dell Drawer
m
Adjust
Setting
Adjustable Deli/Produce Drawer
TheAdjustable Deli/ProduceDrawer
isa full-width drawer with adjustable
temperature control. Thisdrawer can
be usedfor large miscellaneous items.
There isa temperature control which can
adjust the amount of cold air allowed into
the drawer.
Control
When Produce Drawer isselected,
the temperature of the drawer can be kept
around 38% (3°C).Thisfeature alsohelps
keepfood fresh for a long time.
When Deli Drawer isselected,
the temperature of the drawer can be kept
around 34% (I°C).Thisfeature alsohelps
keepmeat or fish fresh for a longer time.
NOTE:Fruitsand vegetables may be
damaged using the Deli Drawer setting.
Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce
in this drawer.
CAUTION: oonotstoregloss
bottlesin this drawer. If they are frozen,
they can breakand causepersonalinjury.
Thecontrolis locatedonthe rightsideofthe
drawer.
To remove:
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
0 Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
How to Remove and Replace the Adjustable Dell/Produce Drawer
To replace:
Liftthe cover up.
Engage the pantry rollers into
the side rails.
0 Push the drawer inward (until it is
in place).
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How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider
To remove: To replace:
Pullthe drawer out to the stop position. _ Hook the back of the divider over the rear
Raise the front side of the divider wall of the drawer.
to unhook itfrom the rear wall of _ Push the divider down.
the drawer.