GE 28, 30 User Manual
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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
Profile Models
24 Built-In Style,
28 and 30
Refrigerators
Part No. 162D7747P004 Pub. No. 49-6910
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family.
We’re proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You’ll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you
use your refrigerator.
That’s important, because
your new refrigerator will
be part of your family for
many years. And we hope
you will be part of ours for a
long time to come.
We thank you for buying
GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
#
#
You can find them on a label on the
wall beside the top drawer or at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
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compartment door.
GE & You,
A Service Partnership.
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.
Read this Manual
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your refrigerator
properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a
great deal of time and money
over the life of your refrigerator.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may
not need to call for service at all.
If You Need Service
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section. Or,
you can always call the GE
the U.S.,
Answer Center
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada,
® at 800.626.2000,
call 800-361-3400.
Languages
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to Connect Electricity . . . .6
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . .6, 7
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions
Temperature Controls . . . . . .8, 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–14
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . .15
Ice and Water Dispenser . .16, 17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .18–22
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . .23–25
Trim Kits and
Decorator Panels . . . . . . . .26–31
Water Line Installation . . .32–37
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . .38
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . .39–42
in
Customer Service
Warranty
for Canadian Customers . . . . .43
Warranty
for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . . . .44
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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
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located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
■ Do not allow children to
climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
■ Do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly
when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these
extremely cold surfaces.
■ Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
■ In refrigerators with
automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts
of the ejector mechanism, or
with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not
place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking
mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
■ Keep fingers out of the
“pinch point” areas;
clearances between the
doors and between the doors
and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing
doors when children are in
the area.
■ Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and making
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
■ Turning the control to the
OFF
position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
■ Do not refreeze frozen
foods which have thawed
completely.
IMPORTANT:
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this
CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and
imprisonment under provisions of the Federal Clean
Air Act.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
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Installation Instructions
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
This provides 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.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a 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.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
temporary connection
wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
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may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord
plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
until a proper ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the
wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT USE
the refrigerator
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts.
REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
Initially set the fresh food and freezer controls at 5. If you want colder or
warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food temperature first. When
satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
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COLD
1
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FREEZER
TEMPERATURE
Control Settings
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COLDEST
FRESH FOOD
3
5
7
TEMPERATURE
9
1
COLD
OFF
1
35
COLDEST
7
9
2
1
2
Fresh Food Control
The fresh food control maintains the temperatures
throughout the fresh food compartment.
Freezer Control
The freezer control maintains the temperatures
throughout the freezer compartment.
Moving the freezer control to
both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does not shut
off power to the refrigerator.
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OFF
stops cooling in
Automatic Energy Saver System
You won’t find an energy saver switch on this refrigerator.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically
circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to
help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator
during humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator
needs none. That’s why there is no
need for it.
How To Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container
of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later. If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center of the freezer and check it after
a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the
temperature you have set.
energy saver
switch…there’s no
Food Storage
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The type of packaging used and the storage temperatures will affect
how long food will keep in the refrigerator.
New food storage guidelines are constantly being developed.
Consult the County Extension Service for the latest information on freezing and
storing foods.
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About the refrigerator doors.
Refrigerator Doors
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When the door is only partially
open it will automatically close.
Beyond this stop the door will
stay open.
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The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones
you are used to. The special door opening/closing
feature makes sure the doors close all the way and are
securely sealed.
When opening and closing the door you will notice a
stop
position. If the door is opened past this
the door will remain open to allow you to load and
unload food more easily. When the door is only partially
open it will automatically close.
stop
The resistance you feel at the
reduced as the door is loaded with food.
position will be
stop
point,
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About the shelves and baskets.
Rearranging the Shelves and Freezer Baskets
Glass and wire shelves are adjustable.
To Remove To Replace
2
Lift up and out
Wire slide-out freezer baskets
can be relocated in the same way.
1
Tilt up
1
Insert
top hook
2
Lower to
lock in place
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf
(on some models)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you to reach items
stored behind others. The special edges are designed to
help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way back in before you
close the door.
Quick Space Shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage
of tall items on the shelf below.
Removable Wine Rack
The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side.
A good location for the wine rack is the quick space shelf.
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About the refrigerator bins and dishes.
Not all features are on all models.
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Bins on the Fresh Food Compartment Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to
work area.
To remove:
supports until it comes completely out of the door.
To replace or relocate:
the bin in the molded supports of the door and slide the
bin in. The bin will hook in place.
The divider
small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on
either side of the divider near the front and move it back
and forth to fit your needs.
To remove fixed bins,
Then, grasping the bin at each end, push in at the
bottom as you lift and pull out at the top.
Tilt the bin up and pull out on the molded
Select desired shelf height, engage
helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of
first remove the food in the bins.
Quick Serve™ System
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for
use on the range top, broiler or in the regular
oven. Such use can be hazardous.
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Quick Serve™ dishes fit into a space-saving rack under
the shelf. The rack can be relocated anywhere in the
fresh food compartment.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
refrigerators and freezers.
Do not use when cooking high-fat foods, such as bacon, and highsugar foods, such as candy and syrup. The high temperatures of the
fat and sugar can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the
drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the
humidity recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
humidity levels recommended for most fruits.
Normal
Coldest
Convertible Meat Drawer
The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to
allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment
to flow around the drawer.
The variable temperature control
from the freezer compartment.
Set control lever
fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position for a long
period of time, some frost may form on the inside of the
drawer.
Set control lever
refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable
storage space. Cold air duct is turned off. Variable
settings between these extremes can be selected.
HIGH
setting to provide high
LOW
setting to provide lower
regulates the air flow
down
to the coldest setting to store
up
to convert the drawer to normal
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About storage drawer removal.
Not all features are on all models.
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Drawer Guides
When replacing the drawers, make
sure you slide them through both
drawer guides on the right side.
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Drawer Removal
Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up slightly and
stop
pulling past the
Remove the door bins from the fresh food door before removing
the drawer.
To remove the shelf above the top drawer, first remove
the top drawer and any food on the shelf. Then tilt the
shelf up at the front and lift it up and out of the tracks.
To replace the shelf, raise the shelf front slightly and
place the top hooks in the lowest large track slots. Then
lower the front of the shelf until it is level.
To remove the drawers when the fresh food
compartment door cannot be opened fully you need to
roll the refrigerator forward until the door can be fully
opened. In some cases this will require moving the
refrigerator to the left as you roll it out.
location.
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About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—
approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other use
conditions.
Feeler arm
STOP
in the
(up) position
Feeler arm in
ON
(down)
the
position
If the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the icemaker, keep the feeler arm
STOP
in the
When the refrigerator has been connected to the water
supply, move the feeler arm to the
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
freezing. A newly-installed refrigerator may take
8 to 12 hours to begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water
line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale.
(up) position.
ON
(down) position.
Water Filter Accessory
The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available
from your dealer. Specify WR97X0214. It has complete
installation instructions and installs on 1/4″O.D.
copper water line.
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About the ice and water dispenser.
On some models
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Spill Shelf
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To Use the Dispenser
Press the rim of the glass gently against the dispenser pad.
Set the selector switch to
models) or
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reduce water
spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned
regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there
may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser pad for at
least two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to
fill the water system. To flush out impurities in the water line, throw
away the first six glassfuls of water.
A light switch (on some models) turns the
the dispenser on or off. The light also comes on when
the dispenser pad is pressed. The light in the dispenser
should be replaced with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it
burns out.
WATER.
CUBES, CRUSHED ICE
night light
(on some
in
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
Ice Storage Bin
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Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
To remove:
Lift the center to free the bin from the shelf and pull the
bin straight out while supporting it at front and rear.
To replace:
Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the
slot on the shelf. If the bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn.
Then push the bin back again.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
■ Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage. This will
prevent splashing, which could cause the ice selector switch
to stick or bind.
■ Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not
crush or dispense well.
■ Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow or extra-tall
glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through
with a wooden spoon.
■ Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin
may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
■ Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected
CUBES.
This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally
get directed to the crusher.
■ After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from
the chute.
■ Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice
chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you
have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually
evaporate.
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■ Dispensed water is not chilled. For colder water, add crushed ice
or cubes before dispensing water.
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Press here to
remove grille.
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Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser well
should be wiped dry. Water left in the well may leave
deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undiluted
vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits disappear or
become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad
water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry.
HINT: Open the freezer door part way to prevent dispensing of ice
or water when cleaning.
The soft door handles
waxed every few months. Use a household wax such as
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil
will then easily wash off with soapy water or a nonabrasive all-purpose cleaner.
The long door handles and trim
Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with
a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean.
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel.
These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint
finish.
(on some models), beneath the grille,
(on some models). Clean with warm
are easy to keep clean if they are
(on models with a trim kit).
Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
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Cleaning the Inside
Door Magnets
To help prevent odors,
in the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
and wipe dry.
Door magnets can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to
break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can
cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher
except Quick Serve dishes and lids.
leave an open box of baking soda
If this is not
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Behind the Refrigerator
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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.
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.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord
or icemaker supply line.
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Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
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Under the Refrigerator
For most efficient operation, keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Remove the base grille and sweep
away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
To remove the base grille,
bottom of the grille and pull it out.
To replace the base grille,
of the grille with the openings in the baseplate and push
the grille forward until it snaps into place.
open both doors, grasp the
line up the clips on the back
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Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Move the fresh food control to the
clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 L) of water. Leave the
doors open.
OFF
position, and
Move the icemaker feeler arm to
off the water supply to the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified
servicer drain the water supply system to prevent serious property
damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping
them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
STOP
(up) position and shut
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the
light circuit.
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Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light
FREEZER
TEMPERATURE
COLD
OFF
1
COLDEST
3
5
*
7
9
Profile
*INITIAL TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
ALLOW 24 HRS. FOR TEMP. TO STABILIZE
COLD COLDEST
1
3
5
*
7
FRESH FOOD
9
TEMPERATURE
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Fresh Food Compartment—Two Lower Lights
These lights are located behind the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator and remove the top drawer and cover.
1
Grasp the bottom of the light shield and pull it forward and up
2
to free its bottom edge.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the
light shield, drawer and cover, and plug the refrigerator back in.
Unplug refrigerator.
1
Pull off the temperature control knobs.
2
To remove the light shield, pull it straight out.
3
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower
wattage, reinstall the light shield and plug the refrigerator back in.
(on some models)
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Freezer Compartment
1
2
3
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage, reinstall the
panel and shelf, and plug the refrigerator back in.
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Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just below light panel.
Pull the plastic light panel, which is underneath the ice
compartment, toward you.
Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Water Supply to the Icemaker
You will need to connect the icemaker to a cold water line.
A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer.
Refrigerator Location
Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below
60°F. (16°C.) because it will not run often enough to maintain
proper temperatures.
Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:
24′ Model 28′ Model 30′Model
Sides 1/8″(3 mm) 1/8″(3 mm) 1/8″(3 mm)
Top 1″ (25 mm) 1/8″ (3 mm) 1/8″(3 mm)
Back 1/2″(13 mm) 1/2″(13 mm) 1/2″(13 mm)
If built-in, allow 7/8″ (22 mm) for hinge covers.
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow 3/4″
(19 mm) for door clearance.
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Preparing to install the refrigerator.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Leveling Rollers
The rollers have 2 purposes:
The rollers can be adjusted so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the
1
floor and does not rock back and forth.
Rollers allow you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning.
2
To adjust the rollers,
Operating Instructions
Turn the two front roller adjusting screws
counterclockwise to lower
or pliers.
Front Roller
Adjusting Screw
Installation Instructions
Built-In Style models also have rear adjustable rollers so you can align the
refrigerator with your kitchen cabinets. Use a 5/16″socket wrench to turn the
screws for the rear rollers—
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remove the base grille by pulling it out at the bottom.
clockwise to raise
it. Use a 3/8″socket wrench, adjustable wrench
Front Roller
Adjusting Screw
Rear Roller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models only)
Use this screw if the refrigerator
has one.
clockwise to raise it, counterclockwise to lower it.
the refrigerator,
Rear Roller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models only)
Use this screw if the refrigerator does
not have the screw pictured to the left.
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Door Alignment
After leveling, make sure that the doors are even at the top.
Make sure doors are
even at the top.
Uneven Doors
To make the doors even,
adjust the fresh food door. Insert a 3/16″Allen wrench
into the bottom of the hinge pin. Turn the door adjusting screw to the right to
raise the door, to the left to lower it. (A nylon plug, imbedded in the threads of
the pin, prevents the pin from turning unless a wrench is used.) After one or two
turns of the wrench, open and close the fresh food door and check the
alignment at the top of the doors.
Hinge Pin
Raise
3/16″ Allen Wrench
Dimensions and Specifications
(for Built-In Style models)
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701/4″
36″
24″
24″
Cabinet
3/4″ Airspace
(1/2″ Gap + 1/4″
Wall Plates)
24″ Side Panels
25″
Counter
Top
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Trim kits and decorator panels.
For built-in style models
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you
to install door panels. You can order pre-cut black or
white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories,
800-626-2002, or you can add wood panels to match your
kitchen cabinets.
Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Panels less than 1/4″ (6 mm) Thick
When installing wood panels less than 1/4″(6 mm) thick, you need
to create a filler panel, such as 1/8″cardboard, that will fit between
the face of the door and the wood panel. If you are installing the
pre-cut decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the
kit. The combined thickness of the decorator or wood panel and
the filler panel should be 1/4″(6 mm).
3/4″ (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 1/4″(6 mm) thick
backing, or a 3/4″(19 mm) routed board can be used. The raised
portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at
least 2″(51 mm) from the handle side for fingertip clearance.
Weight limitations for custom panels:
Fresh Food 35 lb. (16 kg) max.
Freezer Door 25 lb. (11 kg) max.
1/4″ (6 mm)
Thick Backing
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2″ (51 mm)
Clearance
Handle Side
Appearance
Panel
3/4″
(19 mm)
Refrigerator
Door
Care of Pre-Cut Panels
Clean these panels using an anti-static cleaner or a mild detergent
and water. (Look for anti-static cleaner in electronic or computer departments.)
Rinse thoroughly and blot dry with a clean, damp cloth or chamois. Do not use
paper towels to wash or dry the panels. Do not use cleaners that contain solvents,
such as ammonia, because they can damage the panels.
Shallow scratches and abrasions can be corrected with a good grade of hard
automobile paste wax. Do not use a cleaner/wax combination. The wax will
fill in any minor surface scratches and will help to maintain the luster of the
panels. Apply the wax sparingly and buff lightly with a clean, soft cloth using
a circular motion.
Dimensions
Wood panels need to be cut to the following specifications.
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Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser
Cut out Cut out Cut out
3/32″ 3/32″ 3/32″
7/32″ 7/32″ 7/32″
183/8″
1″
145/8″ 145/8″
671/8″ 671/8″
FRONT FRONT FRONT
141/2″ 141/2″ 195/16″
2″ 2″ 2″
1″
The areas at the top of the panels need
to be cut out of the panels. All other
dotted lines indicate areas that must be
routed out about 3/16″(5 mm) on the
back side of panels 1/4″(6 mm) thick
Freezer Panel
With Dispenser Fresh Food Panel
1813/16″
1/2″
1″
345/16″
1″
1/4″
183/8″
1″
1″
Depth of material to
be routed out
1″
3/16″
or more. For panels less than 1/4″
(6 mm) thick, these areas can be cut
out of the filler panels.
Front
Example of Routing
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Inserting the door panels.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Loosen the Top Trim on the Freezer and Fresh Food Doors.
1
Using a T-20 Torx driver, loosen the two screws attaching the Top Trim about
1/4″(6 mm).
Insert the Top Freezer Panel and Fresh Food Panel.
2
Lift the Top Trim up 1/4″(6 mm) and carefully push the top freezer panel
in until it slides into the slot behind the door handle. Push the filler panel
(required with some door panels) in behind the decorator panel. Repeat
for fresh food panel.
Insert the Bottom Freezer Panel.
3
Carefully push the panel in until it slides into the slot behind the door handle.
Push the filler panel (required with some door panels) in behind the decorator
panel.
Tighten the two screws on the Top Trim to 30 in-lbs torque.
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Cut-out
Installation Instructions
Top Trim Screws
Cut-out
Top
Freezer
Panel
Blue Tape
Liner
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Fresh
Food
Panel
Bottom
Freezer
Panel
Side Trim
Install the Side Trim.
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These pieces are tucked inside the fresh food door handle.
Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed.
Fit the bottom of the Side Trim under the Bottom Trim as illustrated.
Hold the Side Trim against the front face of the decorator panels and fit the
Side Trim under the Top Trim. Make sure the Side Trim is fitted correctly and
that you are satisfied with the appearance of all the parts before pulling the blue
tape liner.
Secure the Side Trim.
6
Place one hand between the two blue pieces of tape liner and hold the Side Trim
firmly against the panels and the side of the door.
Pull the top blue tape liner up about 3″(80 mm), pressing the trim with your
hand as the adhesive is exposed to the door. Then pull the bottom blue tape
liner down about 3″(80 mm). Follow the tape with your hand, pressing the trim
adhesive against the door.
Continue pulling the tape liner loose, alternating between the top and bottom
and pressing the Side Trim against the door.
Remove the Protective Film From the Outside of the Side Trim.
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Side
Trim
Side
Trim
Top Trim
Bottom Trim
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Liner
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Installing and removing previously installed
decorator panels.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Removing the Handles
In order to remove the decorator panels and replace with new panels you need to
remove the handles. A T-20 Torx driver is needed.
Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the Top Trim.
1
Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the bracket that attaches the Handle to
2
the top of the Door.
Grip the Handle firmly and slide upwards. The keyhole slots on the Handle
3
slide off the buttons on the door.
Open the door and slide out the decorator panels.
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Top Trim Screws
Bracket Screws
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Buttons
Button
Slots
Slot
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