GE Café series, Café CFE Series, Café CYE Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, and PWE) are
top heavy, especially with any doors open. These
models must be secured with the anti-tip floor
bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could
result in death or serious injury. Read and follow
the entire installation instructions for installing the
anti-tip floor bracket packed with your refrigerator.

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under the Warranty.

Refrigerator Installation can vary

Tip Over Hazard.

Observe all governing codes

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Adjustable Wrench

1/4” Outer Diameter

Compression Nut

and Ferrule (sleeve)

1/8”, 3/32”, 1/4” & 5/32”

Allen Wrenches

1/8” Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill

Pencil

GE Café™ models

Ȓµ Socket Ratchet/Driver

Phillips-Head Screwdriver

Flat-Head Screwdriver

Tape Measure

1/4” Nut Driver

PREPARATION

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS

If the refrigerator will not fit through a doorway, the
refrigerator door and freezer drawer can be removed.

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Refrigerator section.

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Freezer Drawer section.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER

If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply
kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer,
by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com (in Canada
at www.GEAppliances.ca) or from Parts and Accessories,

800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.800.661.1616).

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Pliers

Torx T20, T25

Level

Installation Instructions

DIMENSIONS

7

ø8

”

All measurements are given with leveling leg fully retracted.

CFE OnlyCYE Only

353ø4”353ø4”

7

ø8

69

”69

Case Depth w/o

Doors 29 3ø8

Height from

floor to hinge

cover top 69

69”69”

Additional Dimensions

361ø4”311ø4”

”

231ø4” CFE
181ø4” CYE

7

ø8”

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR

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Ensure you have clearance to prevent damage to the refrigerator before safety moving it to the final location.

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tape, film and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is in the final location.

NOTE: Use a padded hand truck or moving straps to move this refrigerator. Place the refrigerator on the hand truck

with a side against the truck. We strongly recommend that two people move and complete this installation.

If your model number starts with CFE

Overall Height to Top of
Hinge Cover

Height to Top of Cabinet
Case Depth without Doors
Overall Exterior Case Width
Overall Exterior Depth

Doors/Drawers with Handles

If your model number starts with CYE

CFE CYE

69

7

ø8

7

”69

ø8

69” 69”

29

3

ø8

3

”24

353ø4”353ø4”

36¼” 31¼”

”

ø8

36.25” 35.25” 29.375”

33.75” 30.25”

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31.25”

30.25”

28.75”

25.25”

24.375”

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

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go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.

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go above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly.

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REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

1

DOOR HANDLE

Handle Design varies based on models, however
Installation is same.

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

Loosen the set screws with the 1/8” Allen wrench and

remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or
removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

CLEARANCES

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper
air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.

Sides 1/8” (3 mm)
Top 1” (25 mm) Cabinet/Hinge Cover
Back 2” (50 mm)

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

IMPORTANT NOTE: This refrigerator is 361/4” deep (311/4”

for CYE models). Doors and passageways leading to the
installation location must be at least 36
leave the doors and handles attached to the refrigerator
while transporting it into the installation location. If
passageways are less than 36

1

/4”, the refrigerator doors and
handles can easily be scratched and damaged. The top cap
and doors can be removed to allow the refrigerator to be
safely moved indoors. If passageways are less than 31
start with Step 1.

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tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is in the
final location.

NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move this refrigerator.

Place the refrigerator on the hand truck with a side against
the truck. We strongly recommend that TWO PEOPLE move
and complete this installation.

1

/4” wide in order to

1

/4”,

Mounting
Fasteners

Leave film
on until after
installation

REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

2

Handle Design varies based on models, however
Installation is same.

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

Loosen the set screws with the 1/8” Allen wrench and remove the

handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or
removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Leave film

on until after

installation

Reinstall the handles using the same
procedure as removing.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

3

Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or have

A

a second person support the door.

Start with left-hand door first: Remove the hinge cover

B

on top of the left refrigerator door by removing all hex
screws and pulling it up. Do the same for the
right-hand door and the middle cover.

Hinge
Cover

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont)

D

Disconnect the water line from the back of the unit by
pressing down on the dark grey collar while pulling up
on the water line.

Pull waterline through case conduit from the top to free
the line for door removal. The water line is more than 4’
long and may need to be taped to Door for accessibility
when reinstalling.

C

Disconnect both electrical connectors at the top cover.

Remove the 1/4” hex head screw to disconnect the
ground wire from the hinge.
Remove the 1/4” hex head screw to remove the strain
relief from the water line.

Ground
screw

Strain
Relief

Using a 3/8” socket ratchet/driver, remove the screws

E

securing the top hinge to the cabinet,
then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from
the location in the top of the door.

CAUTION

Single person lift could cause injury. Use assistance
when handling, moving or lifting the refrigerator doors.

Note: when removing door, to prevent damage to door
and electronics, carefully place the door in a proper
location.
Note: The lower door hinge pin and hinge are keyed and
must be matched correctly for the door to self close
properly. Please follow the directions carefully.

Lifting Hazard.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont)

Note: for proper installation later, please follow the next step
carefully.

Fresh Food doors to be REMOVED and INSTALLED

F

opened at 90 with case front.

Lift up & off
center hinge

Open Door
to 90°

REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR

Follow the same procedure on the opposite
door. There are no wires or water lines on the opposite
side

4

REMOVE CENTER HINGE (if necessary)

Remove the 3/8ļscrews securing the center hinge to the cabinet.
Use T20 driver to remove outboard screw

REINSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

5

Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator, follow
details below for critical alignments.

A

Reinstall center hinge first and torque the screws to
65 in-lbs. With the LH door at 90º to the front of

the case, lower the refrigerator door onto the center
hinge. Ensure that the door and hinge align correctly.

B

Rotate doors closed and make sure moveable center
sealing portion of the door aligns with the striker. If the

door will not self-close after reinstalling, remove door,
turn door upside down, check alignment mark and
arrow; (there is an alignment mark on the door closure
mechanism It corresponds to an alignment mark on
the bottom end cap. Rotate door closure mechanism to
align mark and arrow, reinstall door).

Underside OF

Fresh Food Door

Remove
center
screw

Loosen Outer screws

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align marks

If door cannot be installed at 90° follow steps below:

1. If space or model limits opening door to less than 180°, then:
a) Remove door, carefully turn door upside down.
b) Check alignment of door closure mechanism shaft on
underside of door. The flats on the shaft should
correspond to alignment tab on plastic ring or mark
on bottom end cap.
c) If shaft is not aligned to tab/mark, using 5/32” Allen
wrench, rotate door closure mechanism shaft
counterclockwise for right door and clockwise for left
door. Then align flat with tab/mark.
d) Install the door at 90°.

Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or
have a second person support the door. Reinstall the
top hinge and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs.

Be sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain relief to

C

the top hinge.
Reinstall the hinge cover. Note: Ensure wires are not

D

pinched or under screw bosses before tightening screws.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

6

A

Pull the freezer door open to full extension.
Remove 3 attachment screws, located at the bottom

B

on each side of the freezer door using 3/8” hex socket
driver.

7

A

B

REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR

Pull the slide Mechanism to full extension using both
hands simultaneously.

Remove the basket resting on the slides.

CAUTION

Freezer door is heavy Use both hands to secure the
door before lifting.

Lift the freezer door to disengage it from the slide

C

mechanism

Lifting Hazard

CAUTION

Freezer door is heavy Use both hands to secure the
door before lifting.

Lift the freezer door and place it on the slide mechanism

C

Lifting Hazard

Align and insert
tab on freezer
door bracket
into slot on
freezer slide
bracket.

The door can safely rest on the bottom. Do not rest the
door on any other surfaces to avoid scratches.

Push the slide mechanism back completely until it self
retracts.

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Replace the attachment screws and torque the screws

D

to 65 in-lb

For adjusting freezer door gaps, follow the instructions

E

on pg 27.

Replace the basket

F

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

Instructions for adjusting freezer door gaps:

IMPORTANT!
The 6 mounting screws (3 on each side) are NOT interchangeable with the center or top hinge
screws. Drawer screws have flat washer heads, and other screws have lines/ribs on washer heads.

After installation of the freezer door, check for uniform gaps (top and bottom of right and left hand side)
with the template provided.

In the event of excessive gaps use the following steps to adjust the freezer door.

Step 1 - Loosen the 3 screws on each side (right and left) of the freezer door.

Step 2 - Adjust set screw clockwise if gap at the top is too big (see template). Turn the set screw using 3/32” hex

key clockwise by quarter to half a rotation
Step 3 - Adjust set screw counter-clockwise if gap at the bottom is too big (see template). Turn the set screw

using 3/32” hex key counter-clockwise by quarter to half a rotation

Step 4 - Tighten the 3 screws on each side (right and left).
Step 5 - Re-check the gaps using the template and repeat steps 1 to 4 if required and complete with step 5.

Fold here for using template

0.600”

Template for checking gaps.
Gap should be 0.6” or below.

Gabarit pour vérifier les
écarts. L’écart doit être de
0,6 po (1,5 cm) ou moins.

Plantilla para el control de
espacios. El espacio debería
ser de 0.6” o inferior.

Plier ici pour utiliser le gabarit Dóblelo aquí para usar la plantilla

Step 1
Étape 1
Paso 1

Step 4
Étape 4
Paso 4

Set Screw
Vis d’ajustement
Tornillo del Set

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY 40225

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Step 2
Étape 2
Paso 2

Step 3
Étape 3
Paso 3

Refer to 239D4144P001 Pub No. 31-45474-2 11-12 GE

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR

8

9

LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.)

A

Lift the door on the side requiring adjustment,
rotate the cam to required position.

0 - Initial position
1 - Lift by 0.050”

-1 - Lower by 0.050”

-2 - Lower by 0.100

-3 - Lower by 0.150”

Locate the height adjuster cam in the freezer

A

door. Slightly loosen the three door attachment
screws on both sides using a 3/8” hex socket
driver.

Locate and loosen the cam screw using the

B

T-27 screw driver.

After adjustment tighten the 3 attachment

B

screws using to 65 in-lb.

REMOVE PACKAGING

10

A) Remove all tape, foam and protective

packing from shelves and drawers.

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