GE Profile 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 _h'ater Dispenser ..... ] 0, ] ]
Refligerator Doors ............. 8
Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... ] 4
Shelves and Bins ............... 7
Temperature Controls ........... 5
_4'a te 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
h'ater Supply ................. 34
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 37-39
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 36
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 49
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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R frig6rateurs
La section fran_aise commence hla 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. 197D6233002 49-60427 !1-05 Jfl

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 refrigerator must be properl_ installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
i)::Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the refl-igerato_: They could
damage the refl_igerator and seriously iqj m'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 extremeE cold sm_fhces.
_?_Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q)ms and liqtfids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
i)::In refi_igeratoi_ with automatic icemake_,
avoid conmct with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the headng element
locamd on the bottom _ff the icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on the aUtOlnatic
icemaking mechanism while the refl_igerator
is plugged in.
i)::Keep finge_s out _ff the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the dooi_ and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doms when children are
in the area.
i)_:Set the master power switch to the 0(0['[} position
before cleaning or making repai_.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servlc/ng be
performedbyaqualifiedindividual
i)_:Do not refi'eeze fl'ozen foods that have
thawed complemly:

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrai)ment and suffocation are not i)rol)lems
of the past, Junked or abandoned refl_igeratm_ are
still dangerous...even if they will sit fin" "just a few
days." If you are getting rid of yore" old reflJgeratoi;
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator
or Freezer:
iJi::Take off the dome.
!i_:I,eave the shelves in place so that children ma)
not easiE climb inside.
Refrigerants
_M1refl_igeration products contain 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 abo/it what
to 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.
Tile power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize tile possibili Vof electric shock hazard
fi'om this appliance,
Have tile wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electridan to make sure tile outlet is
propedy grounded.
If tile outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is _mr
personal responsibili F and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded %prong wall
outlet.
Tile refl-igerator, should ahvavs, be I)lugged,, into its
own indixidual electrical outlet which has a xoltage
rating that matches tile rating plate.
This provides tile best pe_imnance and also
I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires.
Never Iun )lug,,_our refl_igerator, 1)_,I)tilling, on tile
I)°wer cord . _Mwavs,,ii,gri) )lug fimdv, and pull .strai,d/t.,
out fl'om tile outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
\_]/en moving tile refiigerato_; be careflfl not to roll
over or daillage tile 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 appliance.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe temperaturecontrols, gecom
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The temperature 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.
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.
To change the temperature, press and release the
WARMER or COLDER button. SETwill ilhuninate in
the display, as well as the set telnperature. To
change the teinperature, tap either the WARMERor
COLDERbutUm (while sEris ilhuninated) until tile
desired tenlperature is displayed. ReliJgerator
telnperatures can be a@usted between 34°F and
47°F and the fl'eezer telnperamres can be ac!iusted
between -6°F and +S°E
Once the desired telnperature has been set,
the telnperamre display will clear after 10 seconds.
To display tile telnperature, tile DISPLAYTEMP
button Inav be tapped.
Several ac!jusunents inav be required. Each dine ):ou
a@ust controls, allow 94 houls fi)r the refl_igei'ator to
reach the telnperamre you have set.
PerformanceAk FlowSystem
The Perfimnance Ah=Fhm' System is designed to
nmxilnize telnperature control ill the refiigerator
and ti'eezer colnpartn/ents. This tlniqtle special
teamI'e consists of tile _MI"Tower along tile back
wall of the refligerator and the fl'eezei; Placing fi_od
ill fl'ont of tile lou',eI_ on these colnponents will not
affect pelt oi_nance.

Aboutthe water filter.(onsomemode/s)
_ artridge
Holder
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it clockwise.
Filter _
Bypass_ J
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter ('art_i(lge is located in the
top grille c()ml)artn/ent. Flip up the panel
top grille to access the water filte_:
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacement indicator light ti:,r
the water filter cartridge on the disi)ense_;
This light will turn orange to tell )'ou that
you need to replace the filter soon,
The filter cartridge should be rei)laced
when the rei)lacement indicator light turns
red or if the flow of water to the dispenser
or icemaker decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
The filter cartridge is designed to filter
500 gallons ot water (lasting al)l)roximately
12 months).
O If you, are rei)lacing, the cartri(l(,e_, first
remoxe the old one bx slowly tm'nino
it counterclockwise. Do not pull down
on the cartridge. A small amotmt of
water may drip down.
Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from the tn I) to alh)w fi)r better
flow fl'om the dispenser immediately
after instnllation.
RESETWATERFILTER
HOLD3SECS 0IJning uI) the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge hol(le_; place the
top (ff the new cartridge uI) inside
the holder: Do not push it up into
the holdex:
Slowly tm'n it clockwise tmtil the filter
cartridge stoi)s. DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN.
_s you tm'n the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about l/4 turn.
ORtm water fl'om the dispenser For
.'_ I//iIltltes (about 1½ gallons) to clear
the s_stem and prevent sputtering.
0Press and hold the RESETWATERFILTER
button on the dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTEJAnewly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt fi'om
the dispense_:
Filter Bypass Plug
Y)u must use the filter 1))})ass 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 the icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
Toorder additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Webs#e, ge.com,
or call GEParts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
GWF
Suggested Retail $34.95 USD
Customers in Canada should constflt
the x,ellow pages tin" the nearest (;amco
Serxice Center:

Abouttheshelvesandbins. ge.cem
Not all features are on all models.
Refrigerator eros
Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Bins
_Mi door bins, except tbr tile deep gallon Do not block
door bin and fleezer bins, are ac!justabie
and can be mo;ed up and down to lneet
}()[lr storage needs. Tile deep gallon door
bin and tile fl'eezer bins can be removed
for cleaning.
To remove anyhiu: I,ift tile bin up and ptd]
it toward xou.
To replace or relocate: Engage tile back side
of tile bin in tile molded supports on tile
doe1: Then push down on tile Kent of tile
bin. gill will lock in place.
The snugger helps pro\ eat tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on tlle door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of tile
smlgger near tile rear and move it back
and fin'th to fit your needs.
Topfreezer bin
CAUTION:Make
surethatiteflTsdo
notblockor failbto
the/2echute.
Spillpmof Shelves and Freezer Shelves
Tile special edges are designed to help
prevent spills fl'om dripping to lower
shelves.
To remove shelves:
Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out
of tracks on rear wall of refrigeratoi;
To replace shelves:
Select desired shelf height. _\]th shelf fl'ont
raised slightly; engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower fl'ont of shelf
tmtil it locks into position.
Make sure you pushthe shelves all the way back
in before you close the door

Aboutthe refrigeratordoors.
Refrigerator Doors
Tile l'eii_igel'ator (lool_ nlav teel different
than the ones you are used to. The special
door oi)ening/closing teatul'e nlakes sure
the dool_ close all the way and are securely
sealed.
When oi)ening and closing tile dool;
you will notice a stopposition. _]/ell tile
door is at tile 90 ° stop position, it will
a utolnaticallv close.
Tile resistance xou teel at tile stop
position will be reduced as tile door
is loaded with food.
When flTedoor is at 90°open,
it will automatically close.
Beyond flTisstop flTedoor will stay open.
rDoor Alignment
1t doolS are unexen, a(!iust tile l'eh_igel'ator
dool:
Using a 7/32" socket wrench, turn tile
door ad'usfing.1,screw chlckwise to raise
tile dool; counterclockwise to lower
tile dool: (A nyhnl phlg, inlbedded ill
the threads of the pin, Ill'events the pin
ti'oln turning unless a wrench is used.)
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O _d[ei" lille OI" tWO tt/I'ns of tile wI'ench,
oI)ell.... and close the l'efligel'ator, door
and check the alignnlent at the top
of the chlolS.

Aboutthe drawers andbaskets, ge.cem
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may ;/((lllIl[l];l[e ill the
bottom of the dra_ers should be _iped d] T.
HuI_il_|TT CONT£OI
xl .., LO
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the HIsetting
to proSde high humidi b' recommended %r
most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LO
,settiw,_ to pro_i(le lower h umidi_' levels
reconm]ei]ded fi)r n]ost fl'uits.
How to Removeand Replace the Drawers and Freezer Baskets
To remove fresh food drawers: To replace fresh food drawers:
0Pull the desired drawer out to the 0Tip the back rolle_ oI the drawer
stop position, behind the rolle_ in the track.
0 I,ift up slightly on the front of the
dI'aweI: O I,ower the fl'ont of the drawer into
noI]l]_l| position.
Pull the drawer slightly forward and
out of the refiJgeratot: Slide the drawer to the back of the
refiJgeratoi:
To remove freezer baskets:
Pull the desired 1)asket out to the
stop position.
0 i,ift up slightly on the fl'ont of the
basket.
0Pull the basket slightly forward and
out of the fl'eezer.
To replace freezer baskets:
Place the back corne_ in the rail
with the basket tilted up.
0 i,ower the basket down to the nomml
position.
Slide the basket to the back of the
ti'eezei:

Aboutthe ice and water dispenserandautomaticicemaker.
A newly &staffed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.
AccessDoor
IceStorageBin j@ /_
Mechanism
Ice Storage Bin
Toremove:
I,ift uI) the access door to reach the
icelnaker. Set the icelnaker power switch
to the 0 (off) position. With the access
door closed, support tile storage bin at
the bottoln while slightly litiing. Pull bin
straight out.
Toreplace:
Slide tile bin back until tile tab on
the bin locks into the slot on the shelf.
If tile bin does not go all tile way back,
relnove it aim rotate tile drive n_echaldsm
l/4 tm'n. Then push tile bin back again.
Important facts about your
ice and water dispenser
iJi::Do not add ice ti'oln trays or bags to tile
storage bin. It may not crush or dispense
well.
iJi::Avoid oveHilling glass with ice and use of
narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice
canjaln tile chute or cause tile door in
the chute to fl'eeze shut. If ice is blocking
tile chute, poke it through with a wooden
spoon.
iJi::Beverages and fi)ods should not be
quick-chilled in tile ice storage bin.
Cans, bottles or food packages in tile
storage bin may cause tile icemaker
or auger to jam.
_: To kee I) dispensed ice fl'oln Inissing
tile glass, put tile glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
_: Solne crushed ice Inay be disl)ensed
even though you selected CUBED. This
hal)pens occasionally when a ti_w cubes
accidentally get directed to the crushe_:
_: _Mter crushed ice is dispensed, some
water inay dri l) fl'Oln tile chute.
iJi::Tile fi_t glass of water dispensed inav
be wanner than tile ti)llowing ones.
This is nomml.
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Automatic Icemaker
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24
hours tobegin making ice.
Tile icelnaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle---al)l)roxinmtely 15 cycles or inoi'e in
a 24-hour period, del)ending on freezer
COI//l)_lI'[lllent [ei//l)ei'il[tli'e _ i'ooi//
temperatm'e, imlnber of door openings
and other use conditions.
If tile refl_igerator is operated before tile
water connection is tnade to the icetnaket;
set tile power switch to 0 (of'[).
When the x'efl_igex'ator has been coxmected
to tile water SUl)pl); set tile power switch to
I (on]. The green light will come on.
Throw away the first fifll bucket ot ice.
Be sure nothing interteres with tile sweep
of the teeler ann.
When tile bin fills to tile level ot tile teeler
aim, the icelnaker will stop produdng ice.
It is nomml fi)r several cubes to be joined
together:
Switch
If ice is not used fl'equenfly, old ice cubes
will become cloud); taste stale and shrink.
_MieI" tile icenlaker has been turned on
again, there will be a delay of about 45
ininutes before tile icelnaker resulnes
ol)erations.
NOtE:Inhomes with lowePthan-average
water pressure, you Inay hear tile icelnaker
water wdve cycle on several times when
inaking one batch of ice. Recommended
water pressure is 60 psi.

Abouttheiceandwater dispenser, gecem
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SpillShelf
ToUsetheDispenser
Select CUREDI_J, CRUSHEDt_)
or WATER_j E
Press tile glass gently against tile middle
of tile dispenser pad.
Tile spill shelf is not seltZdraining.
To reduce _;tte_"spotting, tile shelf and
its grille should be cleaned regulafl>
If no water isdispensedwhen the
refrigeratorisfirst installed,there may he
air in thewater line system.Pressthe
dispenserarmfor at least two minutesto
removetrapped air fromthe water line
and tofig the water system. Toflushout
impuritiesin thewater line, throw away
thefirstsix glassfulsofwater.
CA UT_O_V: Never putfingere
or any other objectsintotheice crusher
dischargeopening.
Lockingthe Dispenser
HOLD FOR Press tile LOCK/LIGHT
3SECS
TO ACTIVATE
LOCK[_
?
LIGHT
btlttOll for _4seconds
to lock tile dispenser
and control panel. To
unlock, piess and hold
tile button again for
_4secollds.
Quick Ice
_he. ,..,5.eedice
QUICK iCE ill a hmwv press this
button to speed up ice
il.l-e.sei eI)I'od,,,ti,,,l
for tile fi>llowing
48 hom_ or until you
press tile button again.
OoorAlarm
DOORALARM
<,))
To ttll'n tile Door A]al'l//
on, pIess tile ROOR
ALARMbutton once.
Tile AcrlVElight will
coi//e Oil. To tHI31 it off,
press it again. When tile
DOOR ALARM is active,
tile ACTIVElight will
flash if you opell tile
door and beep if you
kee I) tile door open ii)l
more than 2 minutes.
Tile light goes {tilt and
tile beeping stops when
you close tile dool:
Dispenser tight
HOLD FOR
3SECS
TO ACTIVATE
LOCK
This button turns
tile nightlighton tile
dispenser on and ofl_
Tile light also comes
on when tile dispenser
[ -_2" pad is pressed. If this
light bums out, it sllould
LIGHT be replaced with a 6 watt
12V maxim um bulb.
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Careand cleaningoftherefrigerator.
Dispenserdriparea.
Cleaning the Outside
Thespill shelf and the area beneath it shotfld
be cleaned periodicall)with a lnild liquid dish
detergent
Dispenser pad. gefin'e cleaning, lock
the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button fin" 3 seconds to prevent actiw_ting
the dispensel: Clean with waml water
and a lnild liquid dish detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry. Lrnlock the
dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button fin" 3 seconds.
Doorhandles. Clean with a cloth danlpened
with soapy watel: Dry with a soft (loth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a (lean
cloth lightly dampened with lnild liquid
dish detelgent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do licit Mpe the l'eti_igerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These nlav leave a
residue that can danlage the finish. Do not
use scoulJng pads, powdered cleanel_,
bleach or cleanel_ containing bleach
because these prciducts can scratch and
danlage the finish.
Stainless steel. Regulalty clean and
polish the Stainless Steel L)OOl_ with a
conmlerciallv 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 Al'cessolJes, 800.626.9002,
or ge.coln. Order part ntli/lbei" _._)X10X15.
Dcl licit rise al)pliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel.
Cleaning the Inside
Turnoffpower at the circuit breaker or fuse
box before cleaning. If this is licit practical,
wlJng excess illoisttlre ()tit (IJ[ sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights
or ccintrols.
Use Waml water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 nil) of baking soda
to a quart (l liter) of Waml: This both
cleans and neutralizes oclol_. Thoroughly
rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator, inchlding door
gaskets, snack pan and vegetable dl'aWel_,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts, can be
cleaned the sanle way.
Do licit wash the tray or any plastic
l'eii_igel'ator parts in the dishwashel:
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
For long ;_l('ations oi" absences, i'eillove
tood and unplug the refl_igerator. Clean the
interior with a baking soda solution ot one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 liter) oI water. I,eave the doo_
open,
Set the icemaker power switch to the 0(off)
position and shut off the water supply to
the reti_igeratm:
If the temperature can drop below fl'eezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply s)stem to prevent serious property
damage due u) 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:Duetothe.,eight
and size of this refrigerator,and toreduce 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 the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the 0 (off)i_osifion and
allow lami)s to cool.
@ To remove the light shield, press on the
sides of the shield and pull down.
@ Replace the bulbs Mth appliance bulbs
of the same or lower wattage, . Rei)lace
the shield by engaging the bottom tab
into the slot and apI)lying light fiwward
pressure until the shield snaps in place.
@ Set the master power switch h) the I(On)
position and close the grille panel.
tRefrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
Thishght is located above the top drawer
@ Raise the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the 0 (off) I)osifion and
allow lamps to cool.
Remove items flxm_ the shelf above the
light shield. Remove the shelfi
Use both hands to grasp each end of
the light shield. Press in on the bottom
ol the shield with your thumbs while
rotating the cover up and out.
O Replace the bull) with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage.
Replace the shield by engaging the
bottoln tab into the slot aim appl)h_g
light fiwward pressure until the shield
snaps in place.
O Set the inaster power switch to the I (On)
position and close the grille panel.
Freezer Compartment
@ Raise the grille panel, set the inaster
power switch to the 0 (Off) position aim
allow lamps to cool.
@ ]_emoxe the items fl'om the shelf just
below the light shield. Remoxe the
shelfi
@To remoxe the light shield, press down
on the top of the shield and pull the
tabs ()tit of the shits. Tilt the shield
fi)rward aild ()tit.
Replace the bull) with an appliance
bulb of the Salne or lower wattage,
and reinstall the light shield. ]),el)lace
the shield by engaging the bottoln tab
into the slot and aI_plying light torward
pressure until the shield snaps in place.
O Set the inaster power swimh to the I(On)
position and close the grille panel.
Dispenser
@ Raise the grille panel, set the master
power switch to the 0 (Off) position and
allow lamps to cool.
@ The bulb is located in the dispenser
under 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. Renlove the light bulb by
turIfing it counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a bulb of the
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 the master power switch to the I (on)
position and close the 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: ge.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.
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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 1/4" O.D.CopperWaterLine
Tubingor GESmartConnectTM
RefrigeratorTubingKit
Water Shutoff Valve #12or#14
WoodScrews 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
Tubing Cutter
Level
Bucket
Pliers
Tinsnips
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Installation Instructions
THE iNSTALLATiON SPACE
I_Finished Width
3"
74"
FromFloor
toBottom
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_ T The front height
__ | may be adjusted
1__ H _ | from 83-1/2"to 84-1/2"
11 -_-_: _ _ / by adjusting front and
/I II III / rear leveling legs a
II ]1 IH I maximum of 1".
_81-3/4"1 l} _flll _84"From
atRearl II _ I III Floorto
% ___or42 Models
_" _l_rrrrl;:tt_:_rr_mefor 48:[Models
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+I
Flame
I_D4
Models A B C D
42" 12-3/16" 16" 24" 4"
48" 13-7/16" 18-9/16" 28" 4"
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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.

Installation Instructions
Refrigerator 23-7/8"From
Rearof
Refrigerator
3/4"
1-1/4"
2-3/4"
2-1/2"
2-1/4"
3/4" CustomPanel
(NominalSize)
FreshFood
Door
BackerPanel i
Top View
130 ° Door Swing
(factory setting)
Scale 1:1
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Refrigerator
©
Top View
90 ° Door Swing
(optional setting)
Scale 1:1
FreshFood
Door
bCaseTrim
23-7/8"
FromRearof
Refrigerator
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.
Framed Panel x/
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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