GE PFSS6SMXASS and Operating instructions

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Safetg Instructions ........... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ............... 20
Care and Cleaning ............. 21, 22
Control for LCD Models .......... 4-11
Control for Non-LCD Models .... 12, 1:3
Crispers and Pans ................. 18
Dispenser ......................... 14
Freezer ............................ 19
Fresh Food Storoge Options .... 16, 17
Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 23
Water Filter ........................ 15
Installation Instructions
Installing the Refrigerator ....... 26-33
Installing the Woter Line ........ 34-36
Preparing to Instoll
the Refrigerator ................ 24, 25
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 37-41
Normal Operating Sounds .......... 37
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........... 49
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ........ 45, 46
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers ............. 43, 44
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ....... 50
Warrantg for Canadian
Customers ......................... 48
Warrantg for U.S. Customers ....... 47
Profild" Model 26
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Congelador inferior
Refrigeradores
La secci6n en espa_ol empieza en la p6gina 95
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Nodal #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label
on the left side, near the middle
of the refrigerator compartment.
225D2649PO01 49-60552 04-08JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 hang
on the shelvesin the refrigerator.They could
damage the refrigerator and seriouslyinjure
themselves.
Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
comportment when hands ore damp or wet.
Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
Donot store or usegasolineor other flammable
vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Keepfingers out ofthe "pinch point" areas;
clearancesbetween the doorsand between
the doors and cabinet ore necessarily small.
Becareful closing doorswhen children ore
inthe area.
Inrefrigerators with automatic icemokers,
ovoid contact with the moving ports of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releasesthe cubes. Donot place fingers or
handson the automatic icemoking mechanism
while the refrigerator isplugged in.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE:Westrongly recommend that any servicing
beperformed bg a qualifiedindividual.
Donot refreezefrozen foods which hovethawed
completely.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEREFRIGERATOR
Childentrapment and suffocation ore not problems
of the post. Junked or abandoned refrigerators ore
still dongerous...evenifthey will sit for 'Just o few
days." Ifyou ore getting rid of your old refrigerator,
pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
;;Take offthe doors.
Leavethe shelvesin place sothat children may not
easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal low must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you ore getting rid of on old
refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongl_l recommend against the use
of on extension cord.
However,if you must useon extension cord, it isabsolutely necessarythat it be a UL-listed(inthe United States)
or o CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having o 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 TOCONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under ong circumstonces, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personol sofetg, this opplionce must be properlg grounded.
Thepower cord ofthis appliance isequipped
with a 3-prong (grounding)plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding)wall outlet
to minimizethe possibility of 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 is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Therefrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electricaloutlet which hasa voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
Thisprovides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring 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 replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
usea cord that 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.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the 7" controlpanel for LCDmodels.
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was
not removed during installation, remove it now.
The temperature controls are presetin the factory at 38°F for the refrigerator compartment and -2°F
for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended
settings.
Thetemperature controls con displogboth theSETtemperature as well asthe actual temperature
in the refrigerator and freezer.Theactual temperature mog vorgslightlg from the SETtemperature based
on usageand operating environment.
ResettheLCDscreenat ong time bg inserting o paper clip into thesmall holenext to the5D cardslot under
the front edgeof the dispenseropening.
The Home Screen
The HOMEscreenisthe defoult displog on the refrigerotor. Fromthis screen gou con chonge the fresh food ond freezer
temperotures, selectthe desirediceond woter dispenser setting ond occess other functions os listed below.Toreturn
to this screenot 0% time, pressthe HOMEbutton inthe lower right hond corner of the screen.
FreezerButton:Displaysactual
aswellas settemperatures
compartment.WhenTurboFreezeis
active,it will bedisplayed.
FeatureLoci(:Holdfor3
topreventaccidentaluseof
thedispenser.Thelockwill change
fromopento closedtoindicate
thedispenserandcontrolshave
beenlocked.
FreshFoodButton:Displaysactualaswell asset
temperaturesinfreshfoodcompartment.When
TurboCoolisactive,it will be displayed.
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StatusBar:Showsstatusofwaterfilter.
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WATERFILTER:GOOD
ConversionsTool:Accesses
theconversionsfunction.
NutritionFacts:Findbasicnutrition
informationforcommonfooditems,
includingfruits,vegetables,meats
andcheeses.
Photos:Uploadphotographs
toyourrefrigerator.Organize
andarrangephotosinto
ascreensaverorslideshow.
SubstitutionsFeature:Acatalogof
substitutionsfor commoningredients
whicharenotreadilyavailable.
DispenserTab:Selectwater,crushediceorcubed
ice.Alsoaccessthedispenserlight. SettingsMenu:Accessrefrigeratorfunctions
suchasTurboCool,EnergySaverandDoorAlarm.
Changebrightnessofthedisplayandreplace
thewaterfilter.
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Screen functions, gecom
O FREEZERButton UpandDownArrows
tosettemperature
WATER FILTER: GOOD
Home Screen
FREEZERTemperature:
To change the freezer compartment temperature, pressthe FREEZER
button and usethe UPor DOWN arrow kegs until the desiredtemperature
appears on the screen.PressSAVEto confirm the selection.Thecontrol
will displag both the actual and set temperature until the set temperature
is reached.Theactual temperature mag vorg slightlg from the SET
temperature, based on usageand operating environment.
Eachtime gou adjust the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the settemperature.
SAVEButton
UpandDownArrows
tosettemperature _ FRESHFOODButton
WATER FILTER: GOOD
FRESHFOODCompartment Temperature:
To change the fresh food compartment temperature, press the FRESH
FOOD button and use the UPor DOWN arrow kegs until the desired
temperature appears on the screen. Press SAVE to confirm the selection.
The control will displag both the actual and set temperature until the set
temperature is reached. The actual temperature mag varg slightlg from
the SETtemperature, based on usage and operating environment.
Each time gou adjust the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to reach the set temperature.
SAVEButton
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DISPENSERButton Dispenser
WATERoptionchosen LIGHTButton
WATER FILTER: GOOD
DISPENSER:
The refrigerator can dispensewater, crushed iceor cubed icethrough
the dispenser.To make a selection, pressthe DISPENSERbutton and
choose WATER,CRUSHEDICEor CUBEDICE.After the selection has
been made, pressa glassagainst the dispenser paddle.
NOTE:TheDISPENSERbutton isavailablefrom almost evergfeature
screen.
Dispenser LIGHT:
The dispenser light default setting isOFF.When the dispenser paddle
is pushed,the light automaticallg comeson (off after 5 secondswhen
pad isreleased).Toturn the light on manuallg, pressthe LIGHTbutton.
The dispenser lightwill stag on until the LIGHTbutton ispressedagain.
LOCK:
To prevent accidental useof the control or dispenser,the control is
equipped with a lockfeature. When locked,the dispenser and LCD
functions are not available. Pressand hold the LOCKbutton for
5 secondsto lock or unlock the dispenser.
LOCK
Locked Unlocked
LOCKButton
PressandHoldfor
3secondstoLock
orUnlock

Screenfunctions.
12:00PM [ WATER FILTER: GOOD CONVERSIONS
Pressthe CONVERSIONSbutton on the HOMEscreen to convert from one
unit and/or valueto another. Usethe UPand DOWN arrow keusto choose
the amount and/or units needed.
Conversions
Button
ChoosepoRion
Chooseunit
0 NutritionFactsButton
12:00 I WATERF,LTER:
0 Chooseingredientorletter
NUTRITION FACTS
Pressthe NUTRITIONFACTSbutton on the HOMEscreento seenutrition
information. Sixoptions along with an alphabet displau are shown on
the screen.Selectone of these ingredients or scroll by page or alphabet
character to proceed.The LEFTand RIGHTarrow keys on the display
allow Uouto scroll left or right on the top or bottom displau.Togo back
to the HOMEscreen,pressthe HOMEbutton.
FACTS
Number
ScrollPage
orAlphabet
NUTRITION FACTS
Apple
Serving Size 138g
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 0
Amount Per Serving %DV*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sat Fat 0g 0%
Tl_ns Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium lmg 0%
Total Carbs !9g 6%
Dietarg Fiber 3g !2%
Sugm_ 14g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 75
Vitamin C 63
Calcium 8
Iron 0.17
* Percent Dailg Values (DV)are
based on a2,000 calorie diet.
ScrollRight
6ScrollLeft

12:00PM [ WATER FILTER: GOOD
ak_er<_::> f _ O Photos
Spe Re_ 0 Insert Button
SDCard
Photos MemoryMeter:
storedin Totalnumberof
Select internal photosavailable
photos memory for upload(Max.30)
ALLButton NONEButton
toSelectAll to Deselect
Photoson AllPhotos
SDCard onSDCard
Selectedphoto
OTOS
Numberofpagesavailable
ALLButton NONEButton SLIDESHOWDELETEViewphotos
toSelect to Deselect Button Button asthumbnails
AllPhotos AllPhotos
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PHOTOS
Usethe PHOTOSbutton to upload and display favorite photos that can
be usedasa 15-minute slideshow or asa screen saver.Thescreen saver
shows on the LCDscreen after 2 minutes of inactivity. After 15 minutes,
the backlight will go out. If the slideshow isselected instead of the screen
saver,the photos will scrollthrough in a slideshow for 15 minutes before
the backlight goesout.
Selectthe PHOTOSbutton on the HOMEscreen to seedefault photos and
to begin the processof uploading photos.
UPLOADINGPHOTOS
To upload photos,insert an SDcard into the slot belowthe display.
Upto 100 photos (6 per page)from the SDcard are displaued as
thumbnails in chronological order.Upto 30 photos can be uploaded.
Photos can be selectedone at a time on the screen or by usingthe
ALL button if all photos (30max) from the SDcard are to be uploaded.
To deselectall photos, selectthe NONEbutton. When photos have
been selected, pressthe UPLOADbutton. Uploading 30 photos will
take between 3 and 16 minutes. TheCANCELbutton can be pressed
at any time to stop the uploading process.When the upload iscomplete,
the display will show UPLOADCOHPLETE.Selectthe EJECTbutton to eject
the SDcard and wait to be prompted to remove the card. If the card
is removed without pressingthe EJECTbutton, there isthe possibility
of damaging the files on the SDcard. When the SDcard isremoved,
the display returns to the PHOTOSscreen.
NOTE:Thedispenserwill not work during photo upload.
Arrow
Key
View
photos
full screen
Number
of photos
available
SELECTINGPHOTOS
The PHOTOSscreenwill display 6 thumbnail photos or you can
choose the full screen option. Navigate between screensusing
the LEFTand RIGHTarrow keyson the sidesof the display.
On the thumbnail screen,select photos one at a time by
touching that photo, select all ofthe photos by selecting
the ALL button or deselectall by selectingthe NONEbutton.
SLIDESHOW
SelectSLIDESHOW on the PHOTOSscreento view uplooded
photos in a slideshow from newestto oldest. (Thisdoes NOTset
the slideshow asthe screensaver.Thatisdone in the SYSTEMS
section.)
DELETINGPHOTOS
With photos selectedthot you want to delete,selectthe DELETE
button from either the thumbnail screen or the full screen.
TheALL button can be usedwith the DELETEfeature.You
will be given an opportunity to CANCELthe action before
the photos are deleted.
DELETE
Button 7

Screenfunctions.
12:00 PM
0 Select an
ingredient
WATER FILTER: GOOD
SUBSTITUTIONS
Button
SUBSTITUTIONS
Selectthe SUBSTITUTIONSbutton on the HOMEscreen.Thescreen
displayed givestips for using substitutions in recipes.Continue on to
the next screenwhere 6 ingredients per page are displayed in the upper
section. Selectan ingredient or usethe LEFTand RIGHTarrow kegs
to move from page to page.The lower section isfor navigating
alphabetically. Selecta letter or usethe LEFTand RIGHTarrow kegs
to move from page to page.
Oncean ingredient has been selected,a listof ingredients and proportions
are listedthat can be used asa substitute.
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_2:ooPM WATER FILTER: GOOD SETTINGS
TheSETTINGSfeature will give you accessto:
TurboCool'" settings
TurboFreeze'"settings
instructions for changing the water filter
accessto sgstemssuch asdoor alarm
Metric/Englishdisplay
'SETTINGS
O SETTINGS
Button
REFRIGERATOR
Button
REFRIGERATOR
Pressthe REFRIGERATORbutton to accessthe TurboCool setting
for the fresh food compartment and the TurboFreezesetting for
the freezer.TurboCool rapidlu cools the fresh food compartment and
TurboFreezerapidlu cools the freezer compartment in order to more
quicklu cool foods. Usethese features when adding a large amount of
food to either compartment, putting awau foods after theu have been
sitting out at room temperature or when putting awau warm leftovers.
It can also be usedifthe refrigerator has been without power for an
extended period.The compressor and fresh food or freezerfan will run
immediatelu for up to 3 1/2 hours (freshfood)or 2 1/2 hours (freezer)
and then return to the original setting value.
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Button
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REFRIGERATOR
SETTINGS (cont.)
When gou press TurboCool or TurboFreeze,o check mork shows
in the box next to the button showing thot it isturned on.It will also be
listed on the HOMEscreen.
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7SETTINGS
TURBOCOOLSelected
WATERFILTERButton
WATERFILTER
Select WATERFILTERfrom the SETTINGSscreen,TheWATERFILTER
screen displauswhether the filter isGOOD,it istime to ORDERa filter,
or it istime to REPLACEthe filter.Follow on-screen instructions as shown
in the example to order or replacethe water filter.Thestatus ofthe water
filter can also befound on the HOMEscreen in the upper right hand
corner when the door isopen.
WATER FILTER

Screenfunctions.
'SETTINGS
DOOR SYSTEM
ALARM Button
Button
ENERGYSAVER
Button
COOLING
SYSTEM 0 SETTIME
Button Button
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SETTINGS (cont.)
SYSTEM
Selectthe SYSTEMbutton to have accessto:
DOORALARM
BUTTONTONES
ENERGYSAVER
@COOLINGSYSTEM
:TIHE
UNITS(ENGLISHor METRIC)
DOORALARM
There isa check mark besidethe button if the DOORALARMis ON
(default).Toturn it OFF,selectthe DOORALARMbutton (checkwill be
gone).TheDOORALARMwill sound ifthe refrigerator door isopen longer
than 3 minutes. TheDOOROPENalarm screenwill be displaged and
a beeperwill sound in Z-minute intervals untilthe door isclosed or
the SILENCEbutton isselected.
BUTTONTONES
Pressthe BUTTONTONESbutton to control the soundof the LCDbuttons.
When button sound isON(default),the beeper sounds a tone each time a
button ispressed per audio specifications.Toturn it off,selectthe BUTTON
TONESbutton (checkwill be gone).
ENERGYSAVER
This refrigerator isshipped with the ENERGYSAVERfeature ON(check).
Overtime, moisture can form on the front surface of the refrigerator
cabinet. If moisture doesappear on the front surface of the refrigerator
cabinet, turn OFFthe ENERGYSAVERbg pressing the button (checkwill
be gone).
COOLINGSYSTEM
This feature turns off the cooling sgstem in the fresh food and freezer
compartments without shutting off the electricitg to the refrigerator.
On the SYSTEMscreen,selectthe COOLINGSYSTEMbutton.
Toturn COOLINGSYSTEMONor OFF,selectCOOLINGSYSTEM
from the SYSTEMscreen.
SETTIME
To setthe clock,select the SETTIMEbutton from the SYSTEMscreen.
To change the hours and minutes, usethe UPand DOWN arrow kegs
above and below the numbers.To change from AM to PM,selectthe
corresponding pad.SelectSAVEor CANCEL.Youcan change the time
to a 24-hour clock bg selecting the 24 HR button. Changethe hours
and minutes usingthe UPand DOWNarrow kegs above and below
the numbers. SelectSAVEor CANCEL.
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SYSTEM
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METRIC
Button
ICEMAKER
Button
SETTINGS (cont.)
UNITS
To change the temperature readingsfrom Englishunits to Metric units,
pressthe METRICbutton. Unitsshown on the HOMEscreenwill now read
in Celsiusinstead of Fahrenheit.
WATER FILTER: GOOD
ICEMAKER
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle-approximately
100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other
useconditions. Ifthe refrigerator isoperated beforethe water connection
is madeto the icemaker,press and releasethe ICEMAKERbutton on
the SVSTEMscreento disengagethe icemaker.When the refrigerator
has been connected to the water supply, press and releasethe ICEMAKER
I button on the SVSTEMscreento engage the icemaker.A newly installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hoursto begin making ice cubes and
the ICEMAKERdefault isON (check).
Youwill hear a buzzing sound eachtime the icemaker fillswith water.
Throw away the first few batches of iceto allow the water line to clear.
It isnormal for severalcubes to bejoined together. If iceisnot used
frequentlg, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
NOTE:In homes with lower-than-average water pressure,you may
hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice.
NOTE:TurnOFFthe icemaker ifthe water supply isshut off.
'SETTINGS SCREEN
Selectthe SCREENbutton from the SETTINGSscreen to adjust
the BRIGHTNESSof the display and to choose a SCREENSAVER.
ForBRIGHTNESS,usethe LEFTand RIGHTarrow keysto dim and
brighten the screen.
ForSCREENSAVER,usethe UPand DOWN arrow keysto choose
DEFAULT,SLIDESHOW,BACKGROUNDor OFF.
DEFAULTgives a slideshow of factory pre-loaded pictures at 10-second
intervals.Thesepictures are not viewable in the PHOTOSscreen and
remain even when all photos are deleted.
SLIDESHOW takesthe most recently selectedphoto among
user-uploaded picturesand displays this one first, then the remaining
random photos at 10-second intervals for 15 minutes.
BACKGROUNDtakes the most recently selected photo among
user-uploaded picturesand displays this as a static image.
After 15 minutes of displaying this screen with no activity,
the backlight will go OFF.
OFFsets no BACKGROUND,SCREENSAVERor SLIDESHOW.
SetScreenSaverand/or O SetBrightness
Background ofScreen
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About the controlwith temperature settings for non-LCDmodels.
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TURBO FREEZE TURBO COOL
Hold 3 sec Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze or Turbo Coo
(Hold 3 sec (Hold 3 sec
to Reset Filter} 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 presetin the foctorg at38°Ffor therefrigerator compartment and -2°F for
the freezercompartment. Allow 24 hoursfor the temperature to stabilizeto the presetrecommendedsettings.
Thetemperature controlscon displogboth theSETtemperature as well asthe actual temperature in the
refrigerator and freezer.Theactual temperature mog vorgslightlg from theSETtemperature basedon usage
and operating environment.
ADJUST
REFRIGERATOR
{Hold 3sec
for Turbo Cool)
FREEzERADJUST
{Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze)
Changing the Temperature
Tochange the temperature, pressand
releasethe ADJUSTFREEZERor ADJUST
REFRIGERATORpad.Thedisplag will
show the actual temperature. Tochange
the temperature, tap either the ADJUST
FREEZERor ADJUSTREFRIGERATORpad
untilthe desiredtemperature isdisplaged.
Oncethe desiredtemperature hasbeen
set, the temperature displag will return
to the actual refrigerator and freezer
temperatures after 10 seconds.Several
adjustments mag be required.
Eachtime gou adjust controls, allow
24 hoursfor the refrigerator to reach
the temperature gou haveset.
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About TurboCoolTM and TurboFreeze.TM rNon-LCOmodelsOnly) ge.com
ADJUST
,REFRIGERATOR
{Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Cool)
How it Works
TurboCool rapidly cools the 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 also be usedifthe refrigerator has
been without power for an extended period.
The compressor and fresh food fan will run
immediately for up to 3V2hours and then
return to the original setting value.
How to Use
Pressand hold the ADJUSTREFRIGERATOR
pod for 3 seconds until you hear the sound
and the -I_ displays.
After TurboCool iscomplete, the refrigerator
comportment will return to the original
setting.
NOTES:
_The refrigerator temperature cannot be
changed during TurboCool.
_The freezertemperature isnot affected
during TurboCool.
ADJUST
FREEZER
{Hold 3 sec
for Turbo Freeze)
How it Works
TurboFreezerapidly cools the freezer
compartment in order to more quickly
cool foods. UseTurboFreezewhen adding
a large amount offood to the freezer
compartment, putting away foods after
they havebeen sitting out at room
temperature or when putting away
warm leftovers.It can also be used
ifthe refrigerator hasbeen without
power for an extended period.
The compressor and freezerfan will
run immediately and keeprunning for
two-and-a-half hours.
How to Use
Pressand hold the ADJUSTFREEZERpod
for 3 seconds until you hear the sound
and the _ displays.
After TurboFreezeiscomplete, the freezer
compartment will return to the original
setting.
NOTES:
_The freezer 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 have cycled on.
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About the dispenser. (Non-LCDmodelsOnlyJ
SpillShelf
ICE&
WATER
To Use the Dispenser
SelectCUBED_, CRUSHED_ or WATER
_J by pressingthe ICE& WATERpad.
Pressthe glass gently against the top
of the dispenser cradle.
Thespill shelf isnot self-draining.Toreduce
water spotting, the shelf should be cleaned
regularly.
If no water is dispensedwhen therefrigerator
isfirst installed,theremay be air in thewater
linesystem. Pressthe dispenserarm for at
leasttwo minutes to remove trapped air from
thewater line and to fill the water sustem.
Toflush out impuritiesin thewater line,throw
away thefirst six fullglassesofwater.
CAUTION:Neverputfingers
or any other objectsinto theicecrusher
dischargeopening.
LOCKICEOFF/
{Hold 3sec
to LockControl)
To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser
Tolock, pressand hold the ICEOFF/LOCK
pad for 3 seconds. Repeatthis step to unlock
the dispenser.
Important Facts About Vour Dispenser
Donot add icefrom trays or bagsto the storage drawer.
It may not crush or dispensewell.
_Avoid overfilling glasswith iceand useof narrow glasses.
Backed-up icecanjam the chute or cause the door
in the chute to freeze shut. If iceisblocking the chute,
poke itthrough 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
close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.
_Some crushed icemay be dispensed eventhough you
selectedCUBEDICE.This happens occasionally when
a few cubes accidentally get directedto the crusher.
_After crushed iceis dispensed,some water may drip from
the chute.
_Sometimes a small moundof snow willform on the door
in the icechute.Thiscondition isnormal and usually occurs
when you havedispensedcrushedicerepeatedly.Thesnow
willeventually evaporate.
ALARM!
LIGHT
Light ON/OFF
{Hold 3 seconds)
About Door Alarm
Thedoor alarm will sound ifany door
isopen for more than 3 minutes.Thebeeping
stopswhen you closethe door.
About Dispenser Light
Pressand hold the ALARM/LIGHTpad for
3 secondsto turn on the dispenser light.
Toturn off, press and hold the pad again
for 3 seconds.
ENERGY 1
SAVER J
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 ENERGVSAVERpad
on the control panel.
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About the water filter, ge.com
Cartridge
Holder
I
FilterZ
Bypass _ _
Plug
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 replacedwhen
indicated on the control panel.Followthe
screen instructions shown in WATERFILTER
in theAbout the 7" LCDContro!Pane!for LCD
Modelssection.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If gou are replacingthe cartridge,first
remove the old one bg slowlg turning
it counterclockwise. A small amount
of water mag drip down.
Zi,CAUTION:,fairhasbeen
trapped in the system,the filter cartridge may
be ejectedasit isremoved.Usecaution when
removing.
O
Removethe protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
Liningup the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder,placethe top
of the new cartridge up insidethe holder.
Donot pushit up into the holder.Slowlg
rotate the cartridge clockwise until it
stops.As gou turn the cartridge, it will
automaticallg raiseitself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
Do not overtighten.
Runwater from the dispenserfor
] minutes (about lY2 gallons)to clear
the sgstem and prevent sputtering.
SeeToUsethe Dispensersection.
NOTE:A newlg installed water filter
cartridge mag cause water to spurt
from the dispenser.
Filter Bgpass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when
a replacement filter cartridge isnot available.
The icemaker will not operate without
the filter or filter bgpass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
ge.com or call GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Filter ModelMWF
Customersin Canada should consult
the gellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe
ServiceCenter.
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About the fresh food storage options.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelvesinthe refrigerator comportment ore adjustable.
Toremove:
0 Removeoil itemsfrom the shelf.
Tilt the shelf up at the front.
0 Liftthe shelf up at the back and
bring the shelf out.
Toreplace:
While tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
Lowerthe front ofthe shelf until
the bottom of the shelf locksinto place.
Spillproof Shelves
Spillproofshelveshovespecial edgesto
help prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower
shelves.
Quick Space Shelf
Thisshelf splitsin half and slides under itself
for storage of toll items on the shelf below.
Thisshelf con be removed and replaced
or relocated (just likespillproof shelves).
NOTE:The location of the upper QuickSpace
Shelfisnot adjustable.
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Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves
Theseshelvescon be slidout to provide
easg accessto items near the back of
the refrigerator and to provideeasg cleaning.
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Non-Adjustable Dairy Bin
Toremove: Liftthe dairg 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 binscan easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
Toremove: Liftbin straight up,then pull out.
Toreplace or relocate: Slidein the binjust
above the molded door supports,and push
down. Thebin will lock in place.
Refreshment
Center Door
(on some
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.
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About the crispers and pans.
Lower o . ,, - Higher
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Keep fruits and vegetables organized in
separate compartments for easg access.
Excess water that Tag accumulate
in the bottom of the drawers or under
the drawers should be wiped drg.
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Produce
Drawer
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Dell Drawer
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Adjust
Setting
Adjustable Deli/Produce Drawer
TheAdjustable Deli/ProduceDrawer
isa full-width drawer with adjustable
temperature control.Thisdrawer can
be usedfor large miscellaneous items.
Thereis a temperature control which can
adjust the amount of cold air allowed into
the drawer.
Control
When Produce Drawer is selected,
the temperature of the drawer can be kept
around 38°F(3°C).Thisfeature also helps
keepfood fresh for o long time.
When DeftDrawer isselected,
the temperature of the drawer can be kept
around 34°F(1°C).Thisfeature also helps
keepmeat or fish fresh for a longer time.
NOTE:Fruitsand vegetables ma_j be
damaged using the Deli Drawer setting.
Do not store lettuce or other leof_jproduce
in this drawer.
CAUTION: notstoreglass
bottles in this drawer. Ifthe_j ore frozen,
theg con break and cause personal injurg.
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Thecontrolis locatedontherightside
ofthedrawer.
Toremove:
0 Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
0 Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.
How to Remove and Replace the Adjustable Deli/Produce Drawer
Toreplace:
Lift the cover up.
Engagethe pantrg rollersinto
the side rails.
Pushthe drawer inward (untilit is
in place).
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How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider
Toremove:
Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
Raisethe front sideof the divider
to unhook itfrom the rear wall of
the drawer.
To replace:
Hook the back of the divider over the rear
wall of the drawer.
Pushthe divider down.

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Freezer Basket and Drawer
0 Basket.
0 Drawer.
Basket Removal
Toremove:
_! Remove Freezer Bin, (Seebelow.)
Pullbasketout to the stop position.
Tilt up the rear of the bin.
Lift it out to remove.
Basket Divider Removal
Toremove:
Pullbasketout to the stop position.
Tilt up the rear of the bin.
Lift it out to remove.
Toreplace:
Placethe basket intothe rail assemblg.
Toreplace:
Hookthe top corners ofthe divider over
the holeof the basket.
Drawer Removal
To remove:
Pullthe drawer out to the stop position.
Removeboth side knobswith a flat-head
screwdriver (asshown at left).
Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift
drawer up and out.
Toreplace:
Pullboth railsout to the stop position.
Placethe drawer onto the rails and hook
the support intothe slotslocated on
the sideof the drawer.
Replacethe sideknobs and push
the drawer back into place.
WARNING: oonotlosetheside
knobs during disassemblgsincetheg mag
present o choking hozord to children.
Non-Adjustable Bin in the Freezer
Toremove: Pullthe brackets upward until
Uouhear a clickingsound and remove
the bin.
Toreplace: Hookthe endsof the bin into
both brackets and push down until the bin
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly installed refrigerator may take J2 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
ICE OFF/
LOCK
{Hold 3sec
to LockControl}
The icemakerwill produce sevencubes
per cycle-approximately 100-150 cubes
in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other useconditions.
For Non-LCDModels: If the refrigerator
isoperated beforethe water connection
ismade to the icemaker,pressand release
the ICEOFF/LOCKpad on the control panel
to disengagethe icemaker.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supplg, pressand release
the ICEOFF/LOCKpad on the control
panel to engage the icemaker.
For LCOModels: Ifthe refrigerator is
operated beforethe water connection is
made to the icemaker,seeICEMAKERunder
the ScreenFunctionsof LCDOperations
sectionand follow the screen commands
to turn the icemaker OFF.
A newlg installed refrigerator mag take
12 to 24 hoursto begin making icecubes.
Youwill hear a buzzing sound eachtime
the icemaker fillswith water.
Throw awag the first few batches of iceto
allow the water line to clear.
Besure nothing interfereswith the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the levelof the feeler
arm, the icemakerwill stop producing ice.
It isnormal for severalcubes to bejoined
together.
If ice isnot used frequentlg,old icecubes will
become cloudg,taste stale and shrink,
NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-overage
water pressure,gou mag hear theicemaker
cgde multiple timeswhen making one botch
of ice.
NOTE:If the water supply isshut off,
pressand releasethe ICEOFF/LOCKpod
on the control panel of the non-LCDmodel.
Forthe LCOmodel, seeICEHAKERunder
theScreenFunctionsof LCDOperations
sectionand follow the screencommands
to turn the icemakerOFF.
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