GE PFE29PSDASS Installation instructions

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
_mhis is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can killor hurt you and others. Allsafety mes-
;ages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING",or "CAUTION".These words are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a 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
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
Thisrefrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Do not allow children to climb,stand or hang on the door handles orthe shelves
Installation Instructions before itis used. in the refrigerator. Theycould seriously injure themselves.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE:Repairsmust be performed by a qualified Service Professional.
Replaceall parts and panels before operating.
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts
ofthe ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.
Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator isplugged in.
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed (inthe United
States)or a CSAcertified (inCanada),]-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having agrounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of ,
the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)and 120volts.
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, Removethe fresh
food and freezer doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or discontinu-
ing its use.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the
control panel, refrigerator must be unplugged to remove power.
Do not clean glassshelves or covers with warm water when they are cold.
Glassshelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes
or impact, such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass isdesigned to shatter
into many small pieces if it breaks.
Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances between the doors and
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Becareful closing doors
when children are in the area.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are
damp or wet.,skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
Use asturdy glass when dispensing ice (on models with ice dispenser)
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Space-saving icemaker 6t
Icemaker and bin are located on the door creating more usable storage
space.
Showcase LED lighting 0
LEDlighting is positioned throughout the interior to spotlight areas in
the refrigerator. LEDsare located under the fresh food door to light the
freezer when opened.
Drop-down tray
Allows for extra door storage when you need it and tucks away when J_l
you don't.
Full-width electronic temperature controlled drawer
Adjustabletemperature controlbinthat canaccommodate largeritem_
Dairy bin
Seperate compartment for your items. 0
Dual icemaker/utility bin
An icemaker in both compartments gives you
more ice whenever you need it or a utility bin designed
for flexible storage. G
OuickSpaceTM shelf
Functions as a normal full-sized shelf when needed and easily slides
back to store tall items below.
Spillproof shelves
Designed to capture your spills for easier clean up.
Removeable condiment bin
Seperate bin designed for easy removal and storage.
Removeable door bin
Can be removed for those with a wall limiting the door opening.
Humidity zone
Separate bins for produce storage.
In-the-door filter (select models)
Located in the door for more available space inthe fresh-food section
and easy replacement.
Water filter (select models)
Filters water & Ice

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.
IMPORTANT: Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems ofthe past. All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will law must be removed prior to product disposal. Ifyou are getting
sitfor %st a few days."Ifyou are getting ridof your old refrigerator, rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company han-
pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent accidents, d]ing the disposal about what to do.
BeforeYouThrow AwayYour Old Refdgerotoror Freezer.
, Take offthe fresh food and freezer doors.
, Leavethe shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
Refrigerants INSTALLATION
)losion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded ]-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
IDa not use an adapter
lFailure 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.
The power cord of this appliance isequipped with a S-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a standard S-prong (grounding) wall outlet to mini-
mizethe possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outset and circuit checked by aqualified electrician to make
surethe outlet is properly grounded.
Where astandard 2-prong wall outlet isencountered, it isyour personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded
S-prong wail outlet. Do not use an adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has avoltage rating that matches the rating plate.
A 115Volt AC,60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is
required.
Thisprovidesthebestperformanceandalsopreventsoverloadinghouse
wiringcircuitswhichcouldcauseafirehazardfromoverheatedwires.
Neverunplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from the outset.
Repairor replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed
or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cordthat shows cracks 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.
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Door ice bin
1.Open left fresh food door.
2. Pulldown latch to release bin door.
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clear Iocators in bottom of bin.
4. Reverse to reinstall.
Drop down dairy bin
1.Open right fresh food
2. Depress both buttons on lower sides of
bin and bin will drop down.
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Door ice/water filter
Remove bypass filter plug
1.Open filter door and gently rotate up and
pull straight out to remove bypass plug.
Installing the filter cartridge
1.Align top of filter cartridge holder and
push until cartridge is fully seated,
2.While continuing to ensure cartridge is
fully seated in the holder, gently rotate
the filter inward until it can no longer
rotate. If rotation is dif_cult, check to
ensure filter is properly aligned and fully
seated within holder. Run water from the
dispenser (approx. 2 gallons or about
5 minutes) to clear any particles and
remove air from the system.
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Ice bucket
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Filter (in door or case)
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Drop tray
(tray open)
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Replace Water Filter
0 Alarm
Sounds to alert when the freezer or fresh food
doors have been left open.
@ Reset Filter
Holdfor 3secondsafter repladngfilter.
Lock
Press and hold 5 seconds to lock out ice
and water dispenser and all
feature and temperature buttons.
LEDdispenser light
LED lighting that can be turned on/off to light
your dispenser.
Freezer temp control
Adjust freezer compartment temperature
Refrigerator temp control
Adjust fresh food compartment temperature
Ice maker control (select models)
Turn your ice makers on/off
TurboCooF Msetting
Activate TurboCool to quickly restore refrigerator
temperature after frequent door openings.
Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different than older refrigerators.
Hodern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
Thenewhighefficiencycompressormayrun fasterand longerthanyourold
refrigeratorandyou mayheara high-pitchedhumor pulsatingsoundwhileit is
operating.
, Youmayhearawhooshingsoundwhenthedoorsclose.Thisisdueto pressure
equalizingwithintherefrigerator.
, Afterdispensingice,a motorwill closetheicechuteto keepwarn roomairfrom
enteringthe icebucket,mainting iceat a freezingtemperature.
Thehumm ofthe motorclosingthe icechuteisnormal,shortlyafterdispensingice.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
Youmayhearcrackingor poppingsoundswhentherefrigeratorisfirst plugged
in.Thishappensastherefrigeratorcoolsto thecorrecttemperature.
Expansionandcontractionofcoolingcoilsduringandafterdefrostcancausea
crackingor poppingsound.
Onmodelswith anicemaker,afteran icemakingcycle,you mayheartheice
cubesdroppingintotheicebucket.
Onmodelswith adispenser,duringwaterdispense,you mayhearthe water
linesmoveat initialdispenseandafterdispenserbuttonisreleased.
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WHIR!
Youmayhearthefansspinningathighspeeds.Thishappenswhenthe
refrigeratorisfirst pluggedin,whenthedoorsareopenedfrequentlyorwhena
largeamount offood isaddedtotherefrigeratororfreezercompartments.The
fansarehelpingto maintainthecorrecttemperatures.
Thefanschangespeedsinorderto provideoptimalcoolingand energysavings.
WATER SOUNDS
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Theflow ofrefrigerantthrough thecoolingcoilsmaymakea gurglingnoiselike
boilingwater.
Waterdroppingonthedefrostheatercancauseasizzling,poppingor buzzing
soundduringthedefrostcycle.
Awater drippingnoisemay occurduringthedefrostcycleasicemeltsfrom the
evaporatorandflowsinto thedrainpan.
Closingthe doormaycauseagurglingsoundduetopressureequalization.

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The refrigerator water filter may require replacement, even
though the filter indicator has not turned red, or reads "Filter
Expired."
The automatic ice maker in my refrigerator will produce ice
when the refrigerator is plugged in to a power receptacle.
After the refrigerator has been plugged in and connected to
water, I will immediately have unlimited chilled water avail-
able from the water dispenser.
Answer
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MYTH
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Explanation
The water filter indicator will indicate the need to replace the water filter every six
months. Water quality varies from city to city; if water flow from the dispenser
slows, or ice production decreases, the water filter should be replaced, even
though the filter indicator may not indicate the need for replacement.
The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker must be turned
on. Make sure the ice maker isturned on, only after the water line is connected
and water is turned on. The icemaker con be turned on/offfrom either the con-
trois or at the icemaker depending on your model and ensure the ice maker is on,
as indicated on the refrigerator control panel.
The water dispenser tank located inside the refrigerator stores water for dispens-
ing. The water in this tank requires 24 hours to chill after installation. High usage
conditions will not allow time for the water to chill.
After water dispenses, a few drops of water are normal. TRUE A few drops of water may fall from the dispenser, after the dispenser paddle has
been released. To minimize the drops, remove the glass slowly from the dispenser.
Iwill never see frost inside the freezer compartment. MYTH Frost inside the freezer typically indicates that the door is not properly sealed, or
has been left open. If frost isfound, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and
towel, then check to ensure that no food packages or containers are preventing
the freezer door from closing. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the
door alarm is on.
When the refrigerator is installed, or after replacing the TRUE A newly installed refrigerator or water filter contain air in the water lines. Press
water filter, I must dispense water for five minutes, the dispenser paddle for at least 5 minutes to remove air from the water line, and
flush the filter.
I can fill any container using auto fill. MYTH
To fill the ice bucket to the maximum capacity, Ishould TRUE
dispense 12 and 18 hours after installation.
I can use the water filter bypass plug to determine if the TRUE
filter requires replacement.
The top of the refrigerator doors will always be aligned. MYTH
Auto fill detects the rim of the container, to determine how much water to dis-
pense. If a container is not detected, try repositioning the container. If a container
will not fill properly, try a different container.
Dispensing 3-4 cubes 12 hours and 18 hours after installation, allows ice to
disperse within the ice bucket, which in turns calls on the ice maker to produce
additional ice. Normal ice production - 100cubes in 24 hours.
Decrease in flow from the water dispenser, or decreased ice production, may
indicate the need to replace the water filter. Install the water filter bypass plug
(provided with the refrigerator), and check flow from the dispenser. If water flow
returns to normal with the bypass plug in place, replace the water filter.
Several things can affect the the fresh food door alignment, including the floor the
refrigerator is installed on, and loading of doors. If the top of the fresh food doors
are not aligned, use a 1/4" allen wrench to adjust the right hand door. The adjust-
ment screw is located on the bottom right hand side of the door; open the freezer
door to access the screw.
Refrigerator door handles can be easily tightened. TRUE If door handles are loose or have a gap, the handle can be adjusted using a 1/8"
allen wrench, on set screws located on the ends of the handles.
Refrigerator start-up LCDdoes not display correctly TRUE Ifthe Refrigerator has been setting in a cold environment the LCDmay take time
to display fully.
There maybe a odor and taste problems with your ice. TRUE After starting the icemaker throw away 24 hours of ice production to avoid odor
and taste problems.

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0Hands-freeAutofill
Hands-free Autofill uses sensors to monitor
container height to automatically dispense filtered
water without having to activate the paddle.
PreciseFilF Msetting
Precisely dispenses filtered water in accurate measurements
in ounces, cups, quarts, or liters using paddle.
Freezer temp control
Adjust freezer compartment temperature.
Fresh food temp control
Adjust fresh food compartment temperature.
0 TurboFreeze TM setting
Activate TurboYreeze to quickly restore freezer
temperatures after frequent door openings.
O TurboCooITMsetting
Activate TurboCool to quickly restore refrigerator
temperature after frequent door openings.
Lock controls
Pressand hold 5 seconds to lock out ice and water dispenser
and all feature and temperature buttons.
LED dispenser light
LEDlighting that can beturned on/off to light your dispenser.
_ Alarm
Sounds to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors
have been left open.
@ Reset filter
Hold for 5seconds after replacing the filter.
0 Photo upload
Insert memory stick to upload personal photos
to the refrigerator LCDscreen.
@Additional settings:
, Smart Home ready
, Slideshow
Resetfilter
Ice maker on/off
, Door alarm
Sound control
• Metric/English units
Additional Modes
,Sobboth lode
Pressand hold lock & light simultaneously for 3 seconds to
enter/exit Sabbath mode.
Activate Sabbath Mode to turn off interior lights, temperature
control and advanced features. Compressor will run on a timed
defrost when in Sabbath mode.
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RefrigeratorWarranty. (For customers in the United States)
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care ®technician. To schedule ser-
vice, visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.
GE Will Replace:
GEand GEPROFILEMODELS:
Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Duringthis limited one-year warranty, GEwill alsoprovide,free of charge, all labor and
related serviceto replacethe defective part.
OneYear
From:he date of
the original purchase
Thirty Days
(Waterfilter, ifincluded)
Fromthe origina
purchase date of
the refrigerator
Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Duringthis limited thirty-day warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, a replacement water
filter cartridge.
GEPROFILE& CAFEMODELSONLY:
FiveYears Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (thecompressor, condenser,evaporator
(GEProfilemodels only) and all connecting tubing)which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Fromthe date of the Duringthis limited five-year sealed refrigerating systemwarranty, GEwillalso provide,
original purchase free of charge, all labor and relatedserviceto replacethe defective part in the sealed
refrigerating system.
Servicetrips toyour home to teach you how to use
the product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failureof the product if it isabused, misused,or usedfor
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Loss offo od due to spoilage.
Replacement of housefusesor resetting ofcircuit breakers.
Damage caused after delivery.
Replacement ofthe water filter cartridge, if included, due to
water pressurethat is outside the specified operating range
or due to excessivesediment in the water supply.
Replacement ofthe light bulbs,if included,or water filter
cartridge, if included,other than asnoted above.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused bypossiblede-
fects with this appliance,
Product notaccessible to provide required service.
Damage caused by a non-GEBrand water filter.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Yoursole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer
is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls
to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225