GE Model 42 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ........... ] 0
Care and Cleaning .......... ] 9, ] 3
Drawers and Baskets ............ 9
Ice and _'ater Dispenser ..... 10, 11
Refligerator Doors ............. 8
Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 14
Shelves and Bins ............... 7
Temperature Controls ........... 5
_4'ate r Fil te r ................... 6
Installation Instructions
Anti-Tip Brackets .............. 30
Dimensions, Clearances ........ 17
Door, Grille Panels ......... 39, 33
Installation Space ............. 17
Leveling ..................... 31
Panel Dimensions .......... 91-26
Water Line ................ 99, 30
VCater Supply ................. 34
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 37-39
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 36
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 42
Product Registration ........ 45, 46
State of Calitbrnia ¼'ater
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 43
_'arranty (Canadian) ........... 40
_'arrantv (U.S.) ............... 41
Model4Z 48
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La section frangaise commence a la page 47
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the refl'igerator compartment at the
top on the right side. 49-60341-1 !1-04Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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 properl)installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions befin'e it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the refiJgerato_: They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously iqim'e
themselves.
Do not touch the cold surfi_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin
mm stick to these extremeh cold stmfhces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\_q_o_ and liqtfids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In refl-igerato_s with automatic icemake_s,
avoid coma ct with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom _ff the icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on the aUtolnatic
icemaking mechanism while the reii_igerator
is plugged in.
Keep finge_s out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doo_s and between
the doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing (loo_s when children are
in the area.
Set the master power switch m the 0(Off}position
before cleaning or inaking repaii_.
NOTE'.We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicingbe
performedby aqualified individual
Do not reti'eeze fl'ozen foods that have
thawed completely:

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not i)rol)lems
of the past.Junked or abandoned refl_igeratm_ are
still dangerotls.. ,even if they will sit for "just a few
days." If you are getting rid of yore" old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
Take off the dome.
I,eave the shelxes in place so that children ma)
not easilx climb inside.
Refrigerants
M1 refl_igeration prodtu'ts contnin refl'igerants,
which trader federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If wm are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
1() do.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safe_ this appfiance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (gromMing) plug, which mates
with a stnndard 3-prong (gromMing) wall outlet
to minimize the possibili_' of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualNed electridan to make sure the outlet is
propedy gromMed.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is gmr
personal responsibili F and obligation to have it
replaced with a propedy grotmded ?,-prong wall
outlet.
The refl-igerator, should always, be I_lugged,, into its
own indixidual electrical outlet which has a xoltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best pedimnance and also
I_rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.
Never tmplug your, refl_igerator, bx, I)tilling, on the
I)°wer cord. Mwavs,, II,gli ) )lug firefly, and pull straight
out fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
\,_]_en m_Mng the refiigerato_; be careflfl not to roll
over or dalllage the power cord.
DONOTUSEANADAPTERPLUGOREXTENSIONCORD
(Adapterplugsnotpermittedin Canada)
Do not use an adapter plug to connect the refrigerator to a 2-prong outleL
Do not use an extension cord with this appfiance.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe temperaturecontrols. GEAppliances.com
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The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°t: for the
refrigerator compartment and O°Ffor the freezer compartment. Allow
24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.
The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature
as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer.
The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature
based on usage and operating environment.
NOTE:The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation,
remove it now.
Tochange the temperature, press and release the
WARMER or COLDERbutton. SETwill ilhmfinate in
tile display, as well as the set wmi_erature. To
change the temperature, tap either the WARMER or
COLDERbutton (while SETis illmninated) tmfil the
desired telnl)erattu'e is displayed. Refl'igerator
temperatures can be ac!iusted between 34°F and
47°F and tile fl'eezer teini)eratures can be ac!iusted
between -6°F and +8°E
Once the desired temperatm'e has been set,
the temperatm'e display will clear after 10 seconds.
To display the temperatm'e, the DISPLAYTEMP
button may be tapped,
Several a(!jusunents may be required, Each time you
ac!iust (_)ntrols, allow 24 horns fin" the refl_igerator to
reach the temperatm'e you have set.
PerformanceAk FlowSystem
The Perfi)mlance _M_=Flow System is designed to
maximize teml)eratm'e control in the refligerator
and fl'eezer compartments. This tmique special
teanu'e consists of the :Mr Tower along the back
wall of the refligerator and the fl'eezei; Placing fi_od
in fl'ont of tile lou',e_ on these components will not
affect pe_tomlance,

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels)
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it clockwise.
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the
top grille c()ml)artnmnt. Flip up the panel
top grille to access the water filte_;
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacement indicator light tot
the water filter cartridge on the dispense_;
This light will mrn orange to tell you that
you need to replace tile filter soon.
Tile filter cartridge should be replaced
when tile replacement indicator light turns
red or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icemaker decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
Tile filter cartridge is designed to filter
500 gallons ot water (lasting al)l)rOxilnately
12 months).
OIf you, are rei)lacin(*_ tile cartridoe_, first
remoxe the old one b_ slowly tin'him*
it counterclockwise. Do not pull down
on the cartridge. A small amo/mt of
water may drip d(>wn.
0Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from tile tap to alh)w for better
flow fl'om the dispenser immediately
after installation.
RESETWATERFILTER
HOL03SECS 0Lining up tile arrow on tile cartridge
and tile cartridge holder, place tile
top ot tile new cartridge up inside
tile h(>lde_: Do not push it up into
the holder:
Slowly mrn it clockwise tmtil tile filter
cartridge stops. DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN.
_s you mrn tile cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself int(> position.
Cartridge will rotate about l/4 ttlril.
ORun water fl'om tile dispenser tot
3 mimKes (about 1½ gallons) to clear
tile s_stem and prevent sputtering.
0Press and hold tile RESETWATERFILTER
button on tile dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt fl'om
the dispense_:
Filter Bypass Plug
Y)u must use tile filter b)pass plug
when a replacement filter cartridge is not
available. The bypass i)lug will be taped to
the door bin in the new trait.
NOTE:The dispenser and tile icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass ph N.
Replacement Filters:
Toorder additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Webs#e,
GEAppliances.com, or call
GEParts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
GWF
Suggested Retail ,$34.95 USD
(]ustomet_ in (hnada should consult
tile xellow pages tot tile nearest Camco
Serx ice Center:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Refrigerator bins
Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Bins
?dl door bins, except for the deep gallon Donot block
door bin and fl'eezer bins, are ac!justnble
and can be moved tlI) and down to nleet
your storage needs. The deep gallon door
bin and the fl'eezer bins can be removed
for cleaning.
Toremove any bin:I,ifi the bin up and pull
it t()l_lrd VOtl.
Toreplace or relocate: Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded sui)ports on the
do(n: Then push down on the ti'ont of the
bin. Bin will lock in place.
The snugger helps prevent tii)ping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shell Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the rear and move it back
and torth to fit vom" needs.
Topfreezer bin
CAUTION:Make
surethatitemsdo
notblockor failinto
theicechute.
Spillproof Shelves and Freezer Shelves
The special edges are designed to help
prevent spills ti'om dripping to lower
shelves.
Toremove shelves:
Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out
of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.
Toreplace shelves:
Select desired shelf height. _\]th shelf fl'ont
raised slightly; engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower ti'ont of shelf
tmtil it locks into position.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way back
in before you close the doo_

Abouttherefrigeratordoors.
Refrigerator Doors
Tile reti_igerator (loo_ may teel different
than the ones you are used to. The special
door oi)ening/closing feature Inakes sure
tile (loox_ close all tile way and are securely
sealed.
When opening and closing tile doo_;
you will notice a stopposition. _]/en tile
door is at the 90 ° stop position, it will
automaticallv close.
Tile resistance you ti_el at tile stop
position will be reduced as tile door
is loaded with fi)od.
When flTedoor is at 90°open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond flTisstop flTedoor will stay open.
Door Alignment
1t (loo_ are unexen, a(!iust tile retrigerator
doo_:
Using a 7/32" socket wrench, turn tile
door a(!jusdng screw clockwise to raise
the doo_; counterclockwise to lower
tile doo_: (A nyhm I)lug, imbedded in
the threads of the pin, prevents the pin
fi'om turning unless a wrench is used.)
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O AJ[er ()lie or two ttlrns of tile wI'ench,
oI)en.....and close the refrigerator, door
and check the alignment at the top
of the (loo_s.

Aboutthe drawers andbaskets. GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may ac('mnulate in the
bottom of the (h'awe_ should be wiped (h'_.
HUMIDITY CONTROL
HI •••,_to
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the HIsetting
to provide high humidi_' recommended fin.
most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the lO
.settin,*_ to proxide lower h umidi_' lexels
recolnlnended fi)r most fl'uits.
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How to Remove and Replace the Drawers and Freezer Baskets
To remove fresh food drawers: To replace fresh food drawers:
0 Pull the desired drawer out to the 0 Tip the back rolle_ ot the drawer
stop position, behind the rollers in the track.
IJtt up slightly on the front of the
drawei: @I,ower the fl'ont of the drawer into
nOlIll}ll position.
Pull the drawer slightly forward and
()tit of the refl_Jgeratoi: Slide the drmver to the back of the
Fefl_geratoi:
To remove freezer baskets:
Pull the desired basket out to the
stop position.
@i,ifl up slightly on the fl'ont of the
basket.
0 Pull the basket slightly forward and
out of the fl'eezer.
Toreplace freezer baskets:
Place the back corne_ in the rail
with the basket tilted up.
@i,ower the basket down to the nom/al
position.
Slide the basket to the back of the
fl'eezei:

Aboutthe ice and water dispenserandautomaticicemaker.
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.
AcgessDo0r _
IceStorageBin j/t /f
Mechanism
Ice Storage Bin
To remove:
I,ift u I) the access door to reach the
icelnaker. Set the icelnaker power switch
to the 0 (off) position. _,_ith the access
door closed, sui)port the storage bin at
the bottom while slightly lifting. Pull bin
straight out.
Toreplace:
Slide the bin back tmtil the tab on
the bin locks into the slot on the shelf.
If the bin does not go all the way back,
relnove it and rotate the dlive n_echai_ism
l/4 turn. Then push the bin back again.
Important facts about your
ice and water dispenser
Do not add ice fi'om trays or 1)ags to the
storage bin. It inay not crush or dispense
well.
Avoid ovedilling glass with ice and use of
narrow or extramdl glasses. Backed-up ice
canjaln the chute or cause the door in
the chute to fl'eeze shut. If ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a wooden
spoon.
Beverages and fi)ods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage bin.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage bin inav cause the icelnaker
oi" auger to jam.
To kee I) dispensed ice fl'om nfissing
the glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser oi)ening.
Solne crushed ice inay be dispensed
even though you selected CUBED. This
hai)i)ens occasionally when a ti_w cubes
accidentally get directed to the crushei:
_M*eI"crushed ice is dispensed, some
water inay dri I) fl'Oln the chute.
The first glass of water dispensed may
be wanner than the tollowing ones.
This is nomml.
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Automatic Icemaker
A newly-installedrefrigeratormaytake 12-24 Power
hourstobeginmakingice. Switch
The icelnaker will produce seven cubes per
c)'cle---aI)I)roMmately 15 cycles or inore in
a 24-hour peliod, dei)ei_ding on fi'eezei"
COI]/l)_lI'[lIlent [eii/l)ei'il[lli'e _ i'ooii/
teml)erature, imlnber (ff door oi)enings
and other use conditions.
If the retiigerator is operated befiwe the
water cotmectiot_ is inade to the icelnaket;
set the power switch to 0 (off}.
When the reli-igerator has been cotmected
to the water suppl); set the power switch to
I(on}. The green light will come on.
Throw away the fii_t flfll bucket of ice.
Be sure i_othing interteres with the sweep
of the feeler aim.
When the bin fills to the level ot the teeler
aim, the icelnaker will stop I)rodudng ice.
It is nolmal fi)I" several cubes to be joined
togethei;
Icemake[
Green
PowerLight FeelerArm
If ice is not used fl'equenfly, old ice cubes
will becolne cloudy, taste st;de and shrii_k.
_Mtei" the icelnaker has been turned on
again, there will be a delay of about 45
inilmtes bet0re the icelnaker resulnes
ol)erations.
NOtE:Inhomes with lowe>than-average
water pressure, you Inay hear the icenlaker
water \;dve cycle on several tilnes when
inakii_g one batch of ice. Recommended
water pressure is 60 psi.

Aboutthe ice and water dispenser. GEAppliances.com
SpillShelf
ToUse theDispenser
SelectCUBEDI_]; CRUSHEDi_]
or WATERt('j x
Press the glass gently against the middle
of the dispenser pad.
The spill shelf is not selfkh'aining.
To reduce water spotting, the shelf and
its grille shoukl be cleaned regularl}:
If no water isdispensedwhen the
refrigerator is first installed, there may be
air in the water line system. Press the
dispenser arm for at least two minutes to
remove trapped air from the water line
and to fill the water system.To flush out
impuritiesin the water line, throw away
the first six glassfulsof water.
_k CAUTION: Never putflngers
or anyother objects intotheice crusher
dischargeopening.
Lockingthe Dispenser
HOLD FOR Press the LOCK/LIGHT
3 SECS b/ltton ]'or .'4 seconds
TOACTIVATE to lock the dispenser
LOCK _ and control panel. To
unlock, press and hold
"0:" the button again fl)r
LIGHT 3 seconds,
Quick Ice
When you need ice
QUICK ICE in a hmTy, press this
m button to speed up ice
[ ) produc0OlL This will
_{_ increase ice produc0on
fl)r tile fi)llowing
48 hom_ or tin01 wm
press the button again.
OoorAlarm
DOOR ALARM
ram=
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To tm'n the Door _Mam_
on, press the DOOR
ALARMbumm once,
The ACTIVElightwill
(oi/le on. To ttlI'n it off,
press it again. _'hen the
DOOR ALARM is a cove,
the AC771/Elight will
flash if you open the
door and beep if you
kee I) the door open fi)r
more than 2 minutes.
The light goes out and
the beeping stops when
vo//close the dooi;
Dispenser Light
HOLDFOR
3 SECS
TOACTIVATE
Lock
This button tm'ns
the night light on the
dispenser on and off.
The light also comes
on when the dispenser
"_:" pad is pressed. If this
Ilight b/llIlS ()tit, it should
LIGHT be replaced with a 6 watt
12Vmaximum bulb.
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Careand cleaningoftherefrigerator.
Dispenserdriparea.
Cleaning the Outside
Thespill shelf and the area beneath it shc,tdd
be cleaned periodicall_ with a mild liquid dish
detergent.
Dispenser pad. Before cleaning, lock
the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button tot 3 seconds to prevent activating
the dispense_; Clean with warn/water
and a mild liquid dish detergent, Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry, Unlock the
dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button fin" 3 seconds.
Doorhandles. Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy water: Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not Mpe the refl_igerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a
residue that can damage the finish. Do not
use scotwing pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
damage the finish.
Stainless steel. Regularly clean and
polish the Stainless Steel L)_:,_:,_with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner such as Stainless Steel MagiU"
to preserve and protect the fine finish.
Stainless Steel Magic is a\:filable through
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,
or GEAppliances.com. Order part ntllllbeI"
_TX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel,
Cleaning the Inside
Turnoffpower at the circuit breaker or fuse
box before cleaning. If this is not pra(tical,
wIJng excess illoisttlre o/It oil sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights
or controls.
Use warn/ water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of watex: This both
cleans and neutralizes odoxs. Thoroughly
rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator, including door
gaskets, snack pan and vegetable (h'awe_,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts, can be
cleaned the same way.
Do not wash the tray or any plastic
reli_igerator parts in the dishwasher:
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Bumpingtempered
glass can cause itto shatter.
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Preparing for Vacation
FOI" long \_('atlOiiS oi" absences, Feillove
food and unplug the refl_igerator. Clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 liter) ot water: I,eave the doo_
open.
Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (off)
position and shut off the water supply to
the refl_igeratm:
If the temperatm'e can drop below fl'eezing,
have a qualified se_Mcer drain the water
supply system to prevelK serious properQ,
damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and
(h'awe_ by taping them secm'ely in place
to prevent damage.
CAUTION:Duetetheweight
and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the
risk ofpersonal injury or damage to the
product, A MINIMUM OF4 PEOPLEARE
REQUIREDTO BRING THEUNIT INTO THE
HOME AND 2 PEOPLEAREREQUIREDFOR
PROPERINSTALLATION.
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin anupright
positionduringmoving
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Replacingthelightbulbs.
Setting the controls to OFFdoes not remove power to the light circuit.
.......................................................................................Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
(appearance may vary)
@ Raise tile gl_ille panel, set tile master
power switch to tile 0 (off)position and
allow lamps to cool.
@ To x'emove the light shield, press on the
sides of tile shield and pull down.
@ Replace tile bulbs with appliance bulbs
of the same or lower wattage. Replace
the shield by engaging the bottom tab
into tile slot and aI)plying light torward
pressure/mtil tile shield snaps in place.
@ Set tile master power switch h) tile I(On)
position and close tile grille panel.
Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
Thishght is located above the top drawe_
@ Raise tile gl_ille panel, set tile master
power switch to tile 0 (Off)position and
allow lamps to cool.
Remove items flxm_ tile shelf above tile
light shield. Remove the shel£
Use both hands to grasp each end of
the light shield. Press in on the bottom
of the shield with your thumbs while
rotating tile cover up and out.
Replace tile bull) with an appliance
bulb of tile same or lower wattage.
Replace tile shield by engaging tile
bottoln tab into tile slot and appl)ing
light forward pressm'e tmtil tile shield
snaps in place.
O Set tile inaster power switch to tile I(Oil)
position and close tile grille panel.
Freezer Compartment
@ Raise tile grille panel, set tile master
power switch to tile 0 (Of) position and
allow lamps to cool.
@ Reinoxe tile items ti'()m tile shelf just
below the light shield. Remoxe the
shel£
@To remoxe tile light shield, press down
on the top of the shield and pull the
tabs out of the slots. Tilt the shield
fi)rward and out.
Replace tile bull) with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage,
and reinstall the light shield. Replace
the shield by engaging the bottom tab
into tile slot and apI)lying light forward
pressm'e tmtil tile shield snaps in place.
O Set tile master power switch to tile I (on]
position and close tile grille panel.
Dispenser
@ Raise tile grille panel, set tile master
power switch to the 0 (off} position and
allow lamps to cool.
@ Tile bulb is located in tile dispenser
trader the control panel. Remove the
two screws fl'om the light shield. Slide
the light shield toward the dispenser to
disengage the tabs, then remove the
light shield. Remove the light bulb b v
turning it co/mterclockwise.
Replace tile bulb with a bulb of tile
same size and wattage. Replace the
light shield by sliding the tabs into
the slots in the fl'ont of the dispenser.
Replace the two screws.
@ Set tile master power switch to tile I (0/1)
position and dose tile grille panel.
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Installation
Instructions
Built-InSide-By-Side
Refrigerators
PSB42LGRWV,PSB42LGRBV,PSB42LSRBV,
PSB48LGRWV,PSB48LGRBV,PSB48LSRBV
l If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: www.GEAppliances.com I
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Observeall
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions for the consumer's and local
inspector's use.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
with your Owner's Manual for future reference.
• Skill Level - Installation of this refrigerator
requires basic mechanical, carpentry and
plumbing skills. Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer. Product failure
due to improper installation is not covered
under the GE Appliance Warranty. See
warranty information.
•Completion Time -90 minutes (new
installations require more time than
replacement installations).
,_ CAUTION:
Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator,
and to reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage 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.
,A WARNING:
•These refrigerators are top-heavy and must
be secured to prevent the possibility of
tipping forward. Anti-Tip protection is
required. See Step 4 on page 30 for details.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
•Immediately repair or replace electric power
supply cords that become frayed or damaged.
•Set the Master Power switch to the
O (OFF) position before cleaning or making
repairs.
• Repairs should be made by a qualified
service technician.
For Profile TM local service in your area,
call 1.800.432.2737.
For Profile TM service in Canada,
call 1.888.880.3030.
For Profile TM Parts and Accessories,
call 1.800.626.2002.
www.GEAppliances.com
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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HARDWARE SUPPLIED
• Water filter bypass plug
• Anti-Tip brackets
Anti-TipBrackets Water Filter Bypass Plug
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 36" long, 2" x 4" wood block for Anti-Tip
bracket installation
• #12 or #14 wood screws for Anti-Tip bracket
• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinets
• 1/4" O.D. copper water line tubing or GE
SmartConnect T'_refrigerator tubing kits
• Water shutoff valve
• Custom panels for doors and grille panel
(if installing custom panels)
• Special 3M Dual Lock adhesive strips for
1/4" side panels (if installing side panels)
36"WoodBlock
Water Shutoff Valve #12or#14
WoodScrews
1/4" O.D.CopperWaterLine
Tubingor GESmartConnectTM
RefrigeratorTubingKit
Screws
Special3M DualLock
AdhesiveStrips Custom Panels
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tinsnipsto cut banding
• Stepladder
• Bucket
• Level
• Appliance dolly
• Tubing cutter
• Flathead screwdriver
• 1/2" open-end wrench
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Drill and appropriate bits
• 7/32", 1/2" sockets
• Safety glasses
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Pliers
ApplianceDolly
Stepladder
Drill& Bits
Safety Glasses
FlatheadScrewdriver
PhillipsHead
Screwdriver
Sockets
Open-endWrenches
TubingButter
Level
Bucket
Pliers
Tinsnips
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Installation Instructions
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
I_*Finished Width
3"
74"
FromFloor
to Bottom
of Electrical
*The finished cutout width must be:
41-1/2" for 42" models and 47-1/2"
for 48" models
Water and Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the
electrical and water supply located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24"
The refrigerator will project forward, slightly
beyond adjacent cabinets, depending on
your installation.
Additional Specifications
• A 120 volt, 60Hz, 15 or 20 amp power
supply is required. An individual properly
grounded branch circuit or circuit breaker
is recommended. Install a properly
grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall. Electrical must
be located on rear wall as shown.
Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not
recommended.
• Water line can enter the opening through
the floor or rear wall. The water line
installed should be 1/4" O.D. copper tubing
or GE SmartConnect T"tubing between the
cold water line and water connection
location. The line should be long enough
to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shutoff
valve in the water line is required.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
25-3/8" Case Depth
_Shipping height
_Case Width_ _ _ The front height
_-[_ Tmay be adjusted
|1--_ II _ | from 83-1/2"to 84-1/2"
/I__'- / by adjusting front and
/I II III / rear leveling legs a
II II Ill I maximum of 1".
'81-3/4"1 ]1-_ % _84"From
at mearl I] _ I Ill Floorto
T° Fr m
DepthIncluding
Handles26-7/8"
**The case width must be: 41" for
42" models and 47" for 48" models
Product Clearances
These refrigerators are equipped with a 2
position door stop. The factory set 130 ° door
swing can be adjusted to 90 ° if clearance to
adjacent cabinets or walls is restricted.
130 ° Door Swing 90 ° Door Swing
I*D*l
F_ame
I-D4
Models A B C D
42" 12-3/16" 16" 24" 4"
48" 13-7/16" 18-9/16" 28" 4"
Allow minimum clearances for Freezer
door (Dimension A) and Fresh Food door
(Dimension B) for a full 130 ° door swing
and to allow for drawer removal.
Four inch (4") minimum clearance is required
when door swing is adjusted to 90 °.If the 90 °
door stop position is used, drawer access is
maintained, but drawer removal is restricted.
See illustrations, pages 18 and 19, to
determine door swing interaction with
adjacent cabinets or countertops.
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Installation Instructions
Refrigerator 23-7/8"From
Rearof
Refrigerator
3/4"
3/4" CustomPanel
(NominalSize)
FreshFood
Door
BackerPanel
\
\
\
Top View
130 ° Door Swing
(factory setting)
Scale 1:1
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Installation Instructions
Refrigerator
©
Top View
90 ° Door Swing
(optional setting)
Scale 1:1
FreshFood
Door
CaseTrim
23-7/8"
FromRearof
Refrigerator
......... :....... 1/4"
,,
..... 1/2"
......... 3/4"
.... ,.... ff............... Il'
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
3/4" CustomPanel
(NominalSize)
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Installation Instructions
CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:
Stainless Steel Wrapped Models
42" wide modeliPSB42LSRBV
48" wide modeliPSB48LSRBV
Stainless Steel Wrapped Refrigerators
Stainless Steel wrapped refrigerators have
wrapped doors and grille panels, and beveled
edges. These models are shipped ready for
installation.
Trimmed Models
42" wide modelsipSB42LGRWV, PSB42LGRBV
48" wide modelsipSB48LGRWV, PSB48LGRBV
Trimmed Refrigerator Panels
Trimmed refrigerators are designed to be
customized with decorative panels. Field
installed custom door and grille panels are
required. There are three custom panel
options. You can install a 1/4" framed panel,
a 3/4" framed custom panel or a 3/4" full-
width overlay custom panel.
114" Framed Panels
You may install 1/4" thick custom panels from
your cabinet manufacturer. The decorative
panel slides into the factory installed trim.
Or, order black, white or stainless steel
accessory panels from your Profile *'_dealer.
3/4" Framed Custom Panels
3/4" framed custom panels are secured
to a 1/4" finished backer panel. They are
designed to slide into the factory installed
trim, no kits required. The backer panel
will be exposed on the handle side and
therefore must be finished.
][
DoorHandles
3/4" Full-Width Overlay Custom Panels
3/4" full-width overlay custom panels are
designed to slide into the factory installed
trim, no kits required. In this design, you
can achieve a nearly trimless appearance, A
spacer panel must be installed between the
finished backer and appearance panel. The
backer panel will be exposed on the handle
side and therefore must be finished.
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Framed Panel
DoorHandles
1/4"ThickBackerPanel
Door Handles
The handles can be used to accommodate
both framed or custom panels.
NOTE: For 3/4" custom panels, please refer
to diagrams on page 23 for optimum handle
clearance.
Accessory Panels
White, black and stainless steel accessory
panels are available from your Profile dealer.
Panels are cut to size and ready to install.
PSB42LGRWV PSPK42DWW PSPK42DSS
PSB42LGRBV PSPK42DBB PSPK42DSS
PSB48LGRWV PSPK48DWW PSPK48DSS
PSB48LGRBV PSPK48DBB PSPK48DSS
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