GE PFIC1NFWCWV and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2, 3
Operating Instru_tions
Additional Features ............. S
Automatic Icemaker ........... 11
Care and Cleaning .......... 12-13
Controls .................... 4-5
Crispers and Pans .............. 9
Freezer ...................... 10
Repl acing the i,igh t Bulbs ....... 14
Shelves and Bins ............. 7, S
_'ater Filter . .................. 6
Installation InsTtructions
Installing the Anti-Tip
Floor Bracket .............. 18-19
Installing the Refrigerator .... 20-24
Installing the _'ater Line ..... 33-35
Preparing to Install
the Refligeratnr . .............. 17
Removing and Replacing the
Freezer Drawer . ........... 25, 26
Reversing the Door Swing
(Single Door Refrigerator
Models only) .............. 27-29
Removing and Replacing
the Doors (Double Door
Refrigerator Models only) .... 30-32
Trim Kits and Decorator
Panels .................... 15-16
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 36-40
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 36
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 47
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ..... 43, 44
Product Registration
fox U.S. Customers ......... 41,42
State of California ¼'ater
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 48
¼'arranty fox Canadian
Customers ................... 46
V(arranty fox U.S. Customers ..... 45
Writethemodelandserial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbex_ on a label
on the right side, near the top of
the refrigerator compartment.
Models21 and25
Cong_lateur inf&ieur
R frig rateurs
La section fran_aise commence a la page 49
Congelador inferior
Refrigeradores
La secci6n en espa#ol empieza en /a pagina 93
200D9366PO01 49-60489-2 06-07JR

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:
_:i:This refl-Jgerator must be properl_ installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
i)::Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refl'igeratm: They could
damage the refi_igerator and seriously injm'e
themselves.
::_Do not touch the cold sm'fi_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin mm stick to these extremely cold stmfi_ces.
i?<Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vap(n_ and liquids in the vMnitv of this or anv
other appliance.
i)::Keep finge_ out (ff the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the do(n_ and between
the (loo_ and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing (lores when children are
in the area.
i(i'In refl_igeratm5 Mth automatic icemake_s,
avoid contact with tile moving parts (ff tile
ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element
that releases tile cubes. Do not place finge_ or
hands on tile automatic icemaking mechanism
while tile refl_igerator is plugged in.
i!:i'Unplug tile reliigerator before cleaning and
making repai_.
NOTE: Westronglyrecommendthatany servicingbe
performedbyaquafified individual
i(i,Setting either or both controls to 0(off) does
not I'ell/OVe power to tile light (-iI'('tlit.
i::tDo not refl'eeze frozen fi)ods which have
thawed complemly.
DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapnlent and suffocation are not problems
of tile past.Junked or abandoned refl_igerat(n_ are
still dangerous...exert if they will sit for 'ijust a few
daxs." If _ou are getting rid of _om" old refri(*erat(m
please follow tile instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrewAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
iJi::_ke off tile dome.
iJi::i,eaxe tile shelves in place so that children may
not easiE climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refl'igeration products contain refl'igerants,
which tinder federal law InUSt be relnoved prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of
an old refl'igeration product, check with tile
company handling tile disposal about what
to do.
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USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
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 absolutelx necessary that it be a UiTlisted (in tile United
States) or a CSA certified (in Canada),. -_are ,gr°tmding, t_,])e appliance extension cord having a grotmding
t)])e I)lu(*_and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 xolts.

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WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Donot, 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 is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-pr(mg (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibiliQ, of electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electridan to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibiliQ' and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The reli-igerator should alwa D be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best pe_om_ance and also
I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator bv pulling on the
power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or othe_Mse damaged. Do not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
\,_]_en moving the refrigerator away fl'om the
wall, be careflll not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlswith temperaturesettings.
(onsomemodels)
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TEMPERATURE SET
WARMER _ _WARMER
COLDER COLDER
0oFRecommencled 37-F Recommended
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Hold 3 seconds to _eset NoEd 3 seconds
(onsomemodels)
NOTE: Therefrigeratoris shippedwith protective film coveringthe temperaturecontrols.
If this film was not removedduringinstallation, removeit now
Thetemperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment
and O°Ffor the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the
preset recommended settings.
Thetemperature 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 SETtemperature based on usage and operating environment.
Setting either or both controls to OFFstops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
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Changingthe Temperature
For Controls-on-the-DoorModels:
To change the temperature, press and release the
WARMER or COLDER pad. The ACTUAL TEMPlight
will c(nne on and the display will show the actual
temi)eratm'e. To change the temperature, tap
either the WARMERor COLDERpad tmtil the
desired temperature is displayed.
For ControlsInside the Refrigerator:
Opening the door displa):s the actual temperature.
To change the temperature, press either the
WARMER or COLDER touch pads tmtil the
desired temperature is displayed.
Once the desired temperature has been set,
the temperatm'e display will return to the actual
i'efi-Jgei'ator and fl'eezer teil/perattlres aftei" .5
seconds. Several ac!iustments may be required.
Each time )ou ac!iust controls, allow 24 horns fin" the
refrigerator to reach the temperature you haxe set.
To turn the cooling system off, trip the WARMER pad
fro" either the refl_igerator or the fl'eezer tmtil the
display shows OFF. To turn the unit back on, press the
COLDER pad for either the refl_igerator or fl'eeze_:
Then press the COLDER pad again and it will go to
the preset points of O°Ffi)rthe fl'eezer and 37°Ffi)r
the refi_igeratox: Setting either or both controls
to Off stops cooling in both the fl'eezer and
refl_igerator compartments, but does not shut
off electrical power to the refi_igeratm:

About TurboCooEM(on some models) ge.oom
Turbo €O01
(onsomemodels)
(on some models)
How it Works
TurboCool rapidly cools the retiigerator
colnl)artinexlt ixl order to inore quickly
cool fi)o(ls. Use TurboCool when adding a
large anlount of toed to the refligerator
comi)artn/ent, putting away fi)ods after they
have been sitting ()tit at i'OOlll temperature
or when putting away waml letterers. It can
also be used if the refiigerator has been
without power for an extended period.
Once acti\:_md, the compressor will turn oil
immediateh and the rims will cycle on and
off at high speed as needed for eight hom_.
The compressor will continue to mn tmtil
the refi_igerator compartment cools to
approximately 34°F (1 °C), then it will cvcle
on and off to maintain this setting. ?dter 8
hom_, or if TurboCool is pressed again, the
refl_igerator compa rtm ent will return to
the original setting.
How to Use
Press TurboCool.The retiigerator
temperature display will show ccc.
_Mter TurboCoolis complete, the
refl_igerator compartment will retm'n
to the original setting.
NOTES:The refrigerator temperatm'e
cmmot be changed dining
rurboCooL
The fl'eezer temperature is not
affected during TurboCool.
When opening rite refrigerator
door during TurboCool,the fires
will continue to mn if they have
cycled on.
(onsomemodels)
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on somemodels)
About Door Alarm (onsomemodels)
The door alaml will somld if any
dooI" is open _()I" I//oI'e [l/}lI1 2 IlllIltlte,_,
The beei)im,_ stops when you, close
the door,
(onsomemodels)
(onsomemodels)
About Energy Saver (onsomemodels)
This product is equipped with an Energy/
Saver featm'e. The refl_gerator is shil)ped
with the Energy' Saver teatm'e enabled.
Over time, moisture can timn on the fl'ont
surli_ce of tile refl_igerator cabinet and
cause i'tlSt. If moistm'e does appear on the
front surfi_ce of the refligemtor cabinet,
tm'n off the Energy Saver ti_atm'e by
pressing and releasing the ENERGY SAI/ER
pad on the control panel.

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemodels)
Water Filter
Hold 3 Secs
(on some models)
Z m
I RESET1/7
FILTER J
Hold 3SecondstOreset
(on some models)
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter c;u_fidge is located in the
back upper fight corner of the refi'igerator
COl//pll 1"_1//ellt.
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replarement indicator
light tbr tile water filter ca_qh-idge on the
temperature display. This light will turn
(mmge to tell you that you need to replace
the filter soon. The filter cam-idge should
be replaced when the replacement
indicator light ttlrns red or if tile flow
of water to tile dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If you are replacing the cartridge,
first rem_we tile old one. Open the
cariridge cover by pressing ill on tile
tab at tile fi'ont and pulling down.
0 Remove tile cartridge b} sloxd} rotadng
it counter clocBvise. A small amount of
water may drip down.
CAUTION: been
/nthesystem,thefi/tercartridgemaybeejectedas
it/s removed.Usecautionwhenremoving
0 Remo_e the protecti_ e foil from tile
end of tile camJdge.
I,ining up tile arrow on tile calqhidge
and the ca_qtfidge holder; slowly rotate
the cartridge clockwise until it stops.
\_l_en tile ca_fidge is properly
installed, yon will ieel it "click" as it
locks into place. The grip on the end
ot tile cartridge sb.ould be positioned
_w_icallv. Do notovertighten.
0 (lose tile camidge co\w:
0 I_,tm water fi'om tile dispenser for
3 minutes (about l/2 gallons) to clear
the system and pre\vnt sputtering.
See ToUsetheDispensersection.
Press and hokl the RESETWATERFILTER
pad ibr 3 seconds.
NOTE"A newly-installed water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurt ti'om tile dispense_:
Filter Bypass Plug
_i_u must use tile filter b}pass plug when a
replacement filter camJdge is not available.
Tile icemaker will not operate without tile
filter or filter b}])ass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Webs#e,
re.corn, or carl GE Parts and Accessories,
800.628.2002.
Filter Model (;S\'_TF
(Mstome_s in Canada shoukl consult
the } ellow pages for tile nearest Mabe
Service Centre:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. gecem
Not all features are on all models.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same mam?er.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel',es in the refl_igerator c()ml)artn_ent are a(!justable.
Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
0 ]_emo_e all items fl'om the shelf.
O Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont.
O I,ifi the shelf III) at the back and
bring the shelf out.
To replace:
_qfile tilting the shelf I/I), insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf ill a slot
on the track.
@ I,ower the fl'ont of tile shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locks into place,
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Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
SI)illproof shelves have special edges to
hel I) I)revent spills fl'oln dI'iI)ping to lower
shelves. To relnove or replace the shelves,
see Rearranging the Shelves,
Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff (onsomemodels)
The slide-out si)illproof shelf allo_v_ you
to reach itelns stored behind othei_. The
spedal edges are designed to hel I) prevent
spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove:
Remove all items ti'om shel£
0 Slide the shelf otlt iintil it stops.
Lift the fi'ont edge of the shelf until the
central tabs are above the fl'ont hal:
O(_ontinue i)ulling the shelf t0rward
until it can be relnoved.
Toreplace:
Place the rear shelf tabs just in fl'ont of
the central notches on the shelf fl'ame.
Slide the shelf ill until the central tabs
are slightly behind the fl'ont bin;
O i,ower the shelf into place until it is
hoi-izontal and slide the shelf ill.
Makesurethattheshelfsitsflatafterre/bsta//ation
anddoem'tmovefreelyfromsidetoside.
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesa//thewayin
beforeyoudosethedoor
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Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Adjustable Bins on the Door
Ac!iustable bins can easily be carx_ied ti'()m
I'eti_igeI'_l[oI" 1o w()x'k _lI'e_l,
To remove: I,ifi bin straight up, then
pull out.
To replace or relocate: Slide in the bin j ust
above the molded door supports, and push
down. The bin will lock in place.
The snuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. (h_iI) the finger hold near the rear of
the snugger and move it to fit w)ur needs.
Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door
To remove: Lift the bin straight ui), then
pull out.
To replace: Engage the bin in the molded
supports on the door and push do_n.
It will lock in place.
Abouttheadditional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Non-Adjustable Beverage Rack
To remove: Lift the rack straight up, then
ptfll out.
To replace:Engage the rack in the molded
SUl_l_orts on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.
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Aboutthe crispersandpans. gecem
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excess water that mm accunmlate in the
bottom of the (h'awe_ or under the (h'awe_
should be wiped dry;
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the wax to the LOW
HIGHsetting to proxide high humidit_ ,settino-_to proxide lower humidi_' lmels
recommended for most xegetables, recomm ended fiw most fl'uits.
Adjustable Temperature Deft Pan (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the left for
the coldest temperature.
Toremove:
0 Remoxe the ti'uit and xegetable (h'awei_.
@Pull the drawer ()tit to the stop position.
How to Remove and Replace the Deft Pan
Toreplace:
Make sure all tour swing locks are in the
unlock position.
@ Place the sides of the drawer into the
drawer supports, making sure the swing
locks fit on the drawer slots.
I,ock all fimr swing locks by rotating
them to the lock position.
'ingLocks 0 I,ifl the lid to access the 4 swing locl_s.
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Rotate all fimr ,sxdn,*_locks to the unlock
position.
0 Lilt the fl'ont of the drawer up and ()tit.
0i,ower the lid and slide in the drawer
Replace the fl'uit and xegetable (h'awei_.

Aboutthe freezer.
Not all features are on all models.
Freezer Shelves and Baskets
Appearance and features may vary
O A shelf abo\v the ice storage bin
A haltZwidth basket
A shallow filll-width basket
A deep flfll-width basket
Appearance may vary
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Appearance may vary
Appearance may vary
Basket Removal
To remove the deep full-width basket on
freezer drawer models:
O Open the fl'eezer drawer until it stops.
O The fl'eezer basket rests on the inside
tnbs on the drawer slides.
_]b Lift the basket so that all 4 tnbs are out
vof the slide bracket.
Tilt the basket and lift out of the
drawer,
0 Make sm'e the plastic sleexes remain
attached to the 4 tnbs on the slide
brackets.
To remove the half-width basket:
Ptfll the basket out to the stop location.
Lift the basket up at the fl'ont to release
it from the slides,
0 Lift the back up and out of the slide.
Toremove the shallow full-width basket:
Ptfll the basket out to the stop location.
Lift the ti'ont up and oxer the stop
location.
When replacing the deep full-width basket
Tilt the basket back and lower it down
into the drawe_: Rotnte the basket to a
horizontnl position and press it down into
the 4 aligmnent tabs,
NOTE:M_m_sbe sm'e that all 4 basket tnbs
are engaged in the slide brackets befl)re
sliding back into the fl'eezet:
When replacing the basket, make sure that
the wire tnbs and wire hooks on the sides
oI the basket go into the slots in the top
ot the uI)per basket slides.
NOTE:Mw'a_:sbe sure to flfllv close this
basket.
0 Lift the basket up and out.
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