GE PFSF6PKWABB and Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 9 3
Operating Instru_tions
Automatic Icemaker . .......... 11
Care and Cleaning .......... 19, 13
Controls .................... 4, 5
Crispers and Pans .............. 9
Freezer ...................... 10
Repl acing tile i Jgh t Bulbs ....... 14
Shelves and Bins ............. 7, 8
h'ater Filter . .................. 6
Installation Instructions
Installing tile Refligerator . . . .16-93
Installing the _'ater Line ..... 94-26
Preparing m Install
the Refligerator . .............. 15
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 97-31
Normal Operating Sotxilds ...... 97
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 39
Product Registration
fox Canadian Customers ..... 35, 36
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers ......... 33, 34
Stare of California _'amr
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 40
¼'arranty fox Canadian
Customers ................... 38
Warranty fox U.S. Customers ..... 37
Model26
Cong_lateur inf_!rieur
R frig&ateurs
La section fran_aise commence a la page 41
Congelador inferior
Refrigeradores
La secci6n en espa#ol empieza en la pagina 75
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbex_ on a label
on the right side, near the top of
the refl'igerator compartment.
197D7784PO01 49-60523 07-07Jfl

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 i}roperl) 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
vaI)o_ 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 the moving parts (ff the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place finge_ or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refl_igerator is phlgged in.
i!:i'UnI)lug the reliigerator before cleaning and
making repai_.
NOTE: Westronglyrecommendthatany servicingbe
performedbya quafified individual
i!:i'Do not refreeze ti'ozen foods which have
thawed complemly.
DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entral)inent and suffocation are not problems
of the 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 the instructions below to hel I) prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrewAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
iJi::_ke off the dome.
iJi::i,eaxe the shelves in place so that children may
not easiE climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refl'igeration products contain refl'igerants,
which tinder fe(leral law InUSt be relnoved prior
to product disl)osal. If you are getting rid of
an old refl'igeration product, check with the
company handling the 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 the 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.
f
(Hold3_c
for Turbo Ft_e}
TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL I '_'_'_T" I
L htON/OF_
IHo_ 3 _conds}
(Hold3_c
f_ Turbo ¢ooll
RESET FILTER CUBED CRUSHED WATER
}Hold 3 s_ }Hold 3 s_
to Reset Filter} to L_k Contrdl
NOTE: Therefrigeratoris shippedwith protective film coveringthe temperaturecontrols.
If this film was not removedduringinstallation, removeit now
Thetemperature controls are preset in the factory at 38°F for the refrigerator compartment
and -2°1:for 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.
Changingthe Temperature
Tochange the temperature, press and release the
ADJUST FREEZERor ADJUST REFRIGERATORpad.
The display will show the actual temperature. To
change the temperature, tap either the ADJUST
FREEZERor ADJUST REFRIGERATORpad und! the
desired temperature is displayed.
Once the desired temperature has been set,
the temperature display will return to the actual
reflJgerator and fl'eezer teinperatures aiier ] 0
seconds. Several a(!iustment,s may be required.
Each time you a(!just controls, allow 24 horns ti)r the
reti_igerator to reach the temperature you have set.
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About TurboCoo[Mand TurboFreezeY ge.com
ADJUST
IREFR GERATOR
[RE R ER RJ
Hold3Sec
forTurboCool)
( : (( 5
ADJUST
FREEZER
(H0Jd3sec
forTurboFreeze)
How it Works
TurbeCeel rapidly cools the rHiigerator
c()mi)artn_ent in order to more quickly
cool fi)ods. Use TurbeCeelwhen adding a
large amount of food to the refligerator
compartment, putting away fi)ods after they
have been sitting out at i'ooi11 temperature
orwhen putting away warn/leftovers. It can
also be used if tile refligerator has been
without power fin" an extended period.
Tile comi)ress(n" and ti'esh food tim will
run immediately until tile fl'esh food
temperature cools to approximately 25°F
(-4°C), ma_mum run time two-and-a-half
horns. Mter reaching 25°F (-4°C), ti'esh
food comi)artment will mn at cold setting
fin" one horn" and return to tile original
setting wflue.
How it Works
TurbeFreezerapidly cools tile fl'eezer
compartment in order to more quickly
cool fi)ods. Lrse TurbeFreezewhen adding
a lmge amount ot tood to tile ti'eezer
compartment, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature
or when putting away wam_ leftovers. It can
also be used if the reliigerator has been
without power fin"an extended period.
The compressor and fl'eezer tim will
mn immediately and kee I) framing fi)r
two-and-a-halt hom_.
Hew to Use
Press and hoM tile ADJUST REFRIGERATOR
pad for 3 seconds m_til 'youhear tile so/rod
and tile [] displa):s.
?diet TurbeCeelis complete, tile reliigerator
c(nnl)artment will return to tile original
setting,
NOTES:Tile refrigerator temperature
cmmot be changed dining
TurbeCeel.
Tile fl'eezer temperature is not
aflbcmd dining TurbeCeet
Hew toUse
Press and hold tile ADJUSTFREEZERpad
fin"3 seconds m_til you hear tile so/rod
and tile _ displays.
_Mter TurbeFreezeis complete, tile fl'eezer
coml)artment will return to tile original
setting.
NOTES'. The fl'eezer temperature cmmot
be changed during TurbeFreeze.
Tile reliigerator temperature is
not affected during TurbeFreeze.
\_]/en opening tile ti'eezer door
during TurbeFreeze,tile rims will
continue to run if they have
cycled on.
[ALARM/ ]
!LIGHT !
LightON/OFF
Hold3seconds
About Door Alarm
Tile do(n" alam_ will so/rod if am' door
is open fin" more than 3 minutes. Tile
beeping stops when you close tile do(n:
About Dispenser Light
Press and hold the ALARM/LIGHTpad for
3 see(rods to turn on tile dispenser light.
To turn off, press and hold tile pad again
fl)r 3 seconds.
ENERGY
About Energy Saver
This product is equil)ped with an Energ_
Saver teatm'e. Tile reliigerator is shil)ped
with tile Energy' Saxer teatm'e on.
()'_er tillle, illoistt/i'e can fOllll on tile li'ont
smii_ce of tile reliigerator cabinet and
cause rust. If moisture does appear (m tile
fl'ont SUlthce ()t tile refiigerator cal)inet,
turn off tile Energy' Saver teatm'e by
pressing and releasing the ENERGY SAVER
pad on the control panel.

Aboutthe water filter.
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Cartridg6
Holder
J,cE
(Hold 3sec 7
to Reset Filter)
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper fight corner of the refiigerator
COl//pa l'[l//ellt.
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacement indicator
light ,for tile water filter cartridge on the
temper;m/re display. This light will turn
orange to tell you that you need to replace
the filter soon. The filter cam-Jdge 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
If you are re )lacing the c'u'trid.e
first remove the old one bx slo,d,
turning it comlterclockwise. A small
amount of water may drip down.
CAUTION:/ , h ebeent ed
/nthesystem,thefiltercartridgemaybeejectedas
it/s removed.Usecautionwhenremoving
@ Rein(we tile protective ibil i_'om tile
end of tile cam'idge.
@ I,inino_ up tile error, on the c'tllYidoe,
and tile c'u'hidoe,_ holdel; place the
top ot the new carhidge up inside
tile holdel: Do not push it up into
the holdel: Slowly rotate the cartridge
clockwise until it stops. _s you tt/rll
tile camidge, it will autonmtically
raise itself into position. Cartridge
will rotate about 1/4 turn. O0 not
overtighten.
Run water fi'om tile dispenser for
3 minutes (about 1 */2gallons) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
See 7-OUse the Dispenser section.
Press and hold tile ICE& WATERpad
-- for 24seconds.
NOTE."Anewl} installed x_ater filter
camidge, ma} cause water tospurtfi-onl
tile dispenser
Filter BFpassPlug
_i_u must use tile filter b_pass plug when a
replacement filter cmqhidge is not a_;dlable.
Tile icemaker will not operate without tile
filter or filter bs})ass plug.
Replacement Filters'.
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Webs#e,
ge.com or call GE.Parts and Accessories,
800.628.2002.
Filter Model M\'\TF
(Mstome_s in Canada shoukl consult
the }ellow pages for tile nearest Mabe
Service Centel:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. gecem
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel',es in the refl_gerator comi_artn]ent are a_!justnble.
Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0Remoxe all items fl'om the shelfi
@ Tilt the shelf up at the front.
@ I,ifi the sheff up at the back and
• Y S "(
bm]_ the _hell >ut.
Toreplace:
0"_qfile tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in aslot
on the track.
i,ower the fi'ont of the shelf tmtil the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Spillpmof Shelves
SpillprooI shelxes haxe special edges to
hel I) prevent spills fl'om dripping to lower
shelxes.
Quick Space Shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides trader
itself fin" storage (ff trill items on the shelf
below.
This shelf can be removed and replaced or
relocated (just like spillproot shelves).
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Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Non-Adjustable Dairy Bin
To remove: i,ift the dairy bin smfight up,
then pull out.
Toreplace:Engage the bin in the molded
door supports and push down. The bin will
lock in place,
Adjustable B&s on the Door
A(!justable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove: i,ift bin straight up, then
pull out,
Toreplaceorrelocate:Slide in the 1)in.j ust
aboxe the molded door supports, and push
down. The bin will lock in place.
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Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door
To remove: Lift the bin straight up, then
pull out.
Toreplace:Engage the bin in the molded
suppo_s on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.
Non-Adjustable Bin &the Freezer
To remove: Pull the brackets upward until
_ou hear a clicking sotmd and remoxe
the bin.
To replace: Hook the ends of the bin into
both brackets and push down tmtil the bin
locks into place.

Aboutthe crispersandpans. gecem
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the (h'awe_ or under the (h'awe_
should be wiped dry.
low - . . _ high
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Adjustable Humidity Crisper
Slide the control all the way to the
high setting to proxide high hmnidit)
recomm ended tot most x egetables.
Slide the control all the wax to the low
,setfino_ to proxide lower humidity lexels
recommended fiw most fl'tfits.
Adjustable Deli/Produce Drawer
The A_!iustable Deli/Produce Drawer
is a flfll-width drawer with a(!iustable
temperature control. This drawer can
be used fi)r large miscellaneous items.
There is a temperatm'e control which can
a(!iust the amount el cold air allowed into
the (h'awe_:
The control is located on the fight side of
the drawe_:
Control
When Produce Drawer is selected, the
temperature of the drawer can be kept
arotmd 38°F (3°C). This teatm'e also helps
keep todd fl'esh t0r a hmg time.
When Dell Drawer is selected, the
temperature of the drawer can be kept
arotmd 34°F (l °C). This teature also helps
keep meat or fish ti'esh t0r a hmger time.
NOTE."Fruits and vegetables may be damaged
using the Deft Drawer setting Do not
store lettuce or other/eafv produce in
thisdrawer
CAUTION:Donotstoreg/assbo /es
in thisdrawerIf theyarefrozen,theycanbreakand
causepersonalinjury
How to Remove and Replace the Adjustable Deli/Produce Drawer
To remove: To replace:
0 Pull the drawer out to the stop position. 0 i,ifl the coxer up.
Engage into the
@ i,ifl the fl'ont of the drawer up and out. @ , ,the pantr) rollers
side rails.
Push the drmver inwards (tmtil it is
m place).
How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider
To remove:
0 Pull the drawer out to the stop position.
Raise the fl'ont side of the dixider
to tmhook it from the rear wall of
the drawe_:
Toreplace:
0 Hook the 1)ack of the divider oxer the
rear wall of the drawei;
@ Push the dixider down.

Aboutthe freezer.
Freezer Basket and Drawer
O Basket,
@ Drm_e_=
Basket Removal
Toremove:
O]_elnove Freezer Bin. (See page 8.)
Pull basket out to the stop position.
0 Tilt up the rear (ff the bin.
Oi]tt it out to remove.
Basket Divider Removal
Toremove:
O Pull basket out to the stop position.
Tilt III) the rear of the bin.
OLifl it ()tit to relnoxe.
Toreplace:
Place the basket into the rail assembly.
Toreplace:
0 Hook the top ('orne_ of the divider
oxer the hole of the basket.
it
Drawer Removal
Toremove:
Pull the drawer out to the stop position.
Remove both side knobs with a fiat-
head screwdri;'er.
0 Tilt up the rear ot the drawer and lift
straight out.
Toreplace:
Pull both rails out to the stop position.
Place the drawer onto the rails and
hook the support into the slots located
on the side of the (h'awe_:
0 Replace the side knob and push the
drawer back into place.
WARNING:pleasedono,lose
thesideknobsduringdisassemblysince they
maypresent a chokinghazardto children.
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