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Pub No. 49-1000472 Rev. 6 01-24
GE and GE Profile
Models 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25,
26 & 27 cuft
OWNER’S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
REFRIGERATORS
Bottom Freezer
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
SAFETY INFORMATION .....3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Features ..........................6
Controls ..........................8
Sabbath Modes ................... 12
Dispenser* ....................... 13
Water Filter - XWFE ..............14
Shelves and Bins .................. 16
Pans ............................ 17
Freezer Drawer* .................. 18
Freezer Compartment ............. 19
Automatic Icemaker ...............20
CARE AND CLEANING ...... 21
Replacing the Lights ..............22
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing to Install the
Refrigerator .....................23
Appliance Dimensions .............24
Installing the Refrigerator ..........25
Installing the Water Line ...........40
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Normal Operating Conditions ......43
Troubleshooting ..................44
LIMITED WARRANTY .......47
CONSUMER SUPPORT
Water Filter Limited Warranty .....48
Performance Data Sheets ..........49
Appliance Communication .........50
Consumer Support ................52
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions.
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water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
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small pieces if it breaks.
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clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
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compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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completely.
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contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
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on the automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
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cleaning.
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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
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cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or
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stand on, or play in or with the appliance.
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or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
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catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Certain cleaners will damage plastic which may
cause parts such as the door or door handles to
detach unexpectedly. See the Care and Cleaning
section for detailed instructions.
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supply is required for automatic icemaker operation.
The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 psi
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INSTALLATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
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electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
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is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.
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electrical supply is required. This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house
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overheated wires.
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IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation
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refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help
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Check the rating label for refrigerant type. If R600a, follow the warning instructions below.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,
also known as R600a, a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility. However, it is also
combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to
reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing and operating the
appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to
the refrigerant tubing.
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enclosures or in the built-in structure clear of
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or sharp-edged instrument as it may puncture the
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tubing behind it.
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storage compartment of the appliance.
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more usable storage space.
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Climate zone drawers
Separate pans for produce storage.
Water filter
Accessible for easy replacement.
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Water filter (on some models)
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alarm will sound if either door is open for more than
2 minutes. The beeping stops when you close the
door.
NOTE: To put the refrigerator control in the OFF position,
simultaneously touch the words Freezer and Fridge
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Filter Status
Press the Filter Status pad to display the water
filter's life percentage (%).
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for 3 seconds. The display will show tc.
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To set the alarm, press the Door Alarm pad. This
alarm will sound if either door is open for more than 2
minutes. The beeping stops when you close the door.
NOTE: To put the refrigerator control in the OFF position,
simultaneously touch the words Freezer and Fridge
for 3 seconds. Power to the refrigerator cannot be
disconnected by any setting on the control panel.
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Alarm
Press the Alarm pad to toggle the door alarm
between off and on. The alarm will sound if either
door is left open for more than 2 minutes. The
beeping stops when you close the door.
Lock
Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds to lock
out ice and water dispenser and all other controls.
Press and hold to unlock the controls.
LED dispenser Light
Press the Light pad to turn your dispenser light on
and off.
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position, simultaneously touch the words Freezer and
Fridge for 3 seconds. Power to the refrigerator cannot
be disconnected by any setting on the control panel.
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door is left open for more than 2 minutes. The
beeping stops when you close the door.
Lock
Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds to lock
out ice and water dispenser and all other controls.
Press and hold to unlock the controls.
LED dispenser Light
Press the Light pad to turn your dispenser light on
and off.
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position, simultaneously touch the words Freezer
and Fridge for 3 seconds. Power to the refrigerator
cannot be disconnected by any setting on the control
panel.
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Dispenser (on some models)
Water & Ice Dispenser
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Press the glass gently against the dispenser cradle.
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spotting, the shelf should be cleaned regularly.
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installed, there may be air in the water line system.
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water system. To flush out impurities in the water line,
throw away the first six full glasses of water.
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glass may break and result in personal injury.
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Door Ice Bin
1. Open left refrigerator door.
2. Pull down latch to release bin
door.
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up and out to clear locators in
bottom of bin.
4. To replace the ice bucket, set
it on the guide brackets and
push until the ice bucket seats
properly.
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Internal Water Dispenser
(on some models)
The water dispenser is located on the left wall inside the
refrigerator compartment.
To dispense water:
1. Hold the glass against the recess.
2. Push the water dispenser button.
3. Hold the glass underneath the
dispenser for 2–3 seconds after
releasing the dispenser button.
Water may continue to dispense
after the button is released.
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installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press
the dispenser button for at least 5 minutes to remove
trapped air from the water line and to fill the water
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loud as the air is purged from the water line system. To
flush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first
6 glassfuls of water.
NOTE: To avoid water deposits, the dispenser should
be cleaned periodically by wiping with a clean cloth or
sponge.
Important Facts About Your Dispensers
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glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the
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chute remove the ice bucket, poke it through with a
wooden spoon.
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door icemaker bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in
the storage drawer may cause the icemaker or auger
to jam.
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glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.
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selected CUBED ICE. This happens occasionally when
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from the chute.
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door in the ice chute. This condition is normal and
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Water Filter Cartridge - XWFE (on some models)
WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE
The water filter cartridge holder is located in the back
upper-right corner of the refrigerator refrigerator
compartment.
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cartridge on the dispenser, the red filter light will start
blinking to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.
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while you are dispensing until the filter is replaced.
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the door is open until the filter is replaced.
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cartridge should be replaced every six months, or earlier
if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
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the 2 front tabs and gently pulling down.
2. Rotate the filter down.
3. Gently grasp the filter and slowly turn it
counterclockwise about a ¼ turn. The filter should
automatically release itself when you have rotated it far
enough to the left. A small amount of water may drip
down.
CAUTION
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caution when removing.
FILTER BYPASS PLUG
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water
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replacement filter cartridge is not available. Some models
do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain
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800.561.3344. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate
without either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass
plug is installed in the same way as a filter cartridge.
INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A BOTTOM
FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
1. Open the filter cartridge housing
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gently pulling down.
2. Line up the ports on the filter
with the ports on the filter
cartridge holder, and gently
insert the filter.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the
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the filter, it will automatically
adjust itself into position. The
filter will move about a ¼ turn or
90 degrees, until the arrow on
the filter aligns with the arrow on
the filter cartridge holder.
4.
Slowly push the filter up into the clips.
5. Close the filter cartridge housing by gently pushing the
lid upwards until the tabs lock into place.
6. For dispenser-only models - Run water from the
dispenser for 2 gallons (7.6 liters) or approximately 5
minutes to clear the system. Water may spurt out and
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is not flowing, check to make sure the filter has been
fully rotated to the right.
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of ice to allow air to purge from the system. A newly
installed filter cartridge will cause water to spurt into
the icemaker body, which could lead to ice droplets
around the icemaker area. NOTE: ,W LV QRUPDO IRU
these droplets and initial ice production to appear
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return to normal after the first bin of ice production.
7. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER button on
the dispenser for 3 seconds. On select models, filter
reset will be automatic when a new filter is installed.
Contains
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“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.”
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.”
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Water Filter Cartridge - XWFE (on some models)(Cont.)
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WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to
have access to small parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be
replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
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performance and reliability. GE Appliances filters meet rigorous industry standards for safety and quality that are
important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Appliances-branded
filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances-
branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com
or call GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688. ,Q&DQDGDFDOO
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Water Supply Potable Water
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Capacity 170 gallons (643.5 liters)
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Application Guidelines/Water Supply
16 49-1000472 Rev. 6
USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Shelves and Bins
Shelves and Bins
Rearranging the Refrigerator Shelves
Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove all items from the
shelf.
2. Tilt the shelf up at the
front.
3. Lift the shelf up at the back
and bring the shelf out.
To replace the shelves:
1. While tilting the shelf up, insert the
top hook at the back of the shelf in
a slot on the track.
2. Lower the front of the shelf until
the bottom of the shelf locks into
place.
Adjustable Door Bins (on some models)
To remove: /LIWWKHELQVWUDLJKWXSWKHQSXOORXW
To replace: Engage the bin in the molded supports on
the door and push down to lock in place.
Non-Adjustable Gallon Door Bins (on some
models)
To remove: /LIWWKHELQVWUDLJKWXSWKHQSXOORXW
To replace: Engage the bin in the molded supports on
the door and push down to lock in place.
Not all features are on all models.
Quick Space Shelf (on some models)
This shelf splits in half
and slides under itself
for storage of tall items
on the shelf below.
This shelf can be
removed and replaced
or relocated.
NOTE: The back half of
the Quick Space Shelf is
not adjustable.
49-1000472 Rev. 6 17
USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Pans
Pans
Climate Zone Pans
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compartments for easy access. Excess water that may
accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the
drawers should be wiped dry.
To remove pan:
Slide the pan out to the stop position, lift the pan up and
past the stop position and pull forward.
Floating Snack Pan (on some models)
This pan can be moved to the most useful location for
your family’s needs.
To remove, slide the pan out to the stop position, lift the
pan up and past the stop position and lift it out.
Full -Width Pan (on some models)
To remove pan:
1. Pull the pan out to the stop position.
2. Lift the front of the drawer up and out.
To replace pan:
1. Place back of the drawer in first and rotate drawer
front down to seat it on the slides.
2. Push the drawer in to the closed position.
How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider
To remove:
1. Pull the drawer out to the stop position.
2. Slide pan divider to right to release it from pan.
To replace:
Reverse steps 1 and 2 to replace drawer divider.
Not all features are on all models.
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Freezer Drawer (on some models)
FREEZER BASKETS
1. An ice bucket in the top basket
(on some models).
2. A top full-width basket.
3. A bottom full-width basket (with
divider - in some models).
NOTE: 'RQRWILOOEDVNHWVKLJKHU
than the rim of the basket. This
may cause baskets to stick or jam
when opening or closing.
Top Basket Removal
To remove the top full-width basket on freezer
drawer models:
1. Pull the basket out to the stop location.
2. Lift basket up to release it from the slides.
When replacing the basket, make sure that the basket
remains mounted on the side rails and over the slides of
the bottom basket.
NOTE: Always be sure to fully close this basket.
Bottom Basket Removal
To remove the bottom full-width basket on freezer
drawer models:
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the drawer slides.
4. Lift the front of the basket and pull forward.
5. Release the pin from the slot to remove the basket.
When replacing the bottom full-width basket, tilt the
basket back and lower it into the drawer. Rotate the
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sure to place the pin back into the slot.
NOTE: Always be sure that the basket is seated on
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Freezer Compartment
FREEZER SHELF AND BASKET
1. A full-width fixed wire shelf
2. A full-width sliding plastic
basket
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higher than the rim. This may
cause basket to stick or jam
when opening or closing.
Basket Removal
To remove the full-width sliding basket on freezer
door models:
1. Open the basket out to its full extension.
2. Lift up the front of the basket and pull straight out to
remove.
When replacing the basket, insert the plastic basket
into the lower liner rails and push back into place.
Fixed Shelf Removal
NOTE: The full-width wire shelf is not intended to slide.
To remove for cleaning, push the shelf to one side
while then pull up on the opposite side and out to
remove.
To replace the full-width wire shelf, insert one side of
the shelf into the supports, pushing the shelf to that side
until the opposite side will fit into its supports.
Not all features are on all models.
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on both sides of the
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Automatic Icemaker
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle
approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period,
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temperature, number of door openings and other use
conditions.
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is made to the icemaker, set the switch in the OFF
position.
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supply, set the switch to the ON position.
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(–10°C). A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24
hours to begin making ice cubes.
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fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the
water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler
arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the
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cubes to be joined together.
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cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
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pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple
times when making one batch of ice.
For Refrigerator Models with Icemaker in the Door
Ice Bucket and Dispenser
• Open the ice box door on inside of the left door.
• Pull up and out on the ice bucket in the left hand door
to remove it from the compartment .
• To replace the ice bucket, set it on the guide brackets
and push until the ice bucket seats properly.
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1/4 turn clockwise.
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(see Controls on pages 8 and 9.)
For Refrigerator Models with Icemaker in the Freezer Compartment
Some models come with an icemaker installed in the
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on the left side of the upper basket. Pull the upper basket
forward to remove the ice bucket.
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making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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WARNING
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only. A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals).
49-1000472 Rev. 6 21
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Inside
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
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sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or
controls.
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between the doors.
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tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of
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wipe dry.
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use any stainless steel cleaner on the panel as it may
damage the surrounding plastic.
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with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
CARE AND CLEANING
DO USE DO NOT USE
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Microfiber cloth
Abrasive cloths, paper towels, scrubbing sponges (with or without soap),
scouring or steel wool pads
Mild detergent mixed with warm
water
Abrasive powders, liquids, or sprays
Window sprays, ammonia, or bleach
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Alkaline cleaners
Stainless steel cleaners
DO NOT use Stainless Steel cleaners on the door surfaces.
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Black Stainless models. Please follow these instructions and use only the appropriate items below to clean your
appliance surfaces.
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damage.
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cleaners: GEApplianceparts.com or call 877.959.8688
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Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
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sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
STAINLESS STEEL - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim
FINGERPRINT RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL*, BLACK STAINLESS, SLATE, DARK
SLATE, PAINTED - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim
Cleaning the Outside
*Easily wipe away smudges and fingerprints.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning
Replacing the Lights
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at the top center and on the left and right sides above
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compartment on the single door models.
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light.
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Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not
rest the front or back of the refrigerator against the hand
truck. This could damage the refrigerator.
Handle only from the sides of the refrigerator.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving.
Preparing for Vacation
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unplug the refrigerator. Clean the interior with a baking
soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
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qualified service technician drain the water supply
system to prevent serious property damage due to
flooding.
1) Turn refrigerator off (pages 8 and 9) or unplug the
refrigerator.
2) Empty ice bucket
3) Turn water supply off
If you cut the water supply off, turn off the icemaker
(pg. 20).
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1) Replace the water filter.
2) Run 2 gallons of water through the cold water
dispenser (about 5 minutes) to flush the system.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from
the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the
refrigerator.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don’t roll over the power cord or water supply line.
