GE PFSS6PKWBSS, PFSF6PKWBWW, PFSF6PKWBBB, GFSS6KKXBSS, GFSS6KKXASS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2,3

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Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ............... 11

Care and Cleaning ............. 12, 13

Controls ............................ 4

Dispenser ........................... 5

Freezer ............................ 10

Replacing the Light Bulbs .......... 14

Fresh Food Storage Options ....... 7-9

Water Filter ......................... 6

Installation Instructions

Installing the Refrigerator ....... 16-23

Installing the Water Line ........ 24-26

Preparing to Install

the Refrigerator .................... 15

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 27-30

Normal Operating Sounds .......... 27

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........ Back Cover

Performance Data Sheet ........... 39

Product Registration

for Canadian Customers ........ 55, 56

Product Registration

for U.S. Customers ............. 33, 34

State of California Water

Treatment Device Certificate ....... 40

Warrantg for Canadian

Customers ......................... 38

Warrantg for U.S.Customers ....... 37

GE Model 26

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Refrigeradores

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La secci6n enespahol empieza en la pSgina 75

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Find these numbers on (] label on the left side, near the middle

of the refrigerator compartment.

197D 7926P001 49-60551-1

02-08 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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:

_u_Thisrefrigerator must be properlu installed

and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it isused.

:€;Donot allow children to climb,stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigeratoEThey could damage the refrigerator and seriousluinjure

themselves.

::_:_Donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skinmag stick to these extremelu cold surfaces.

f,:Do not store or usegasolineor other flammable

vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Keepfingers out of the "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarilusmall.

Becareful closing doors when children are

in the area.

:_:_Inrefrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoidcontact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element

that releasesthe cubes. Do not place fingers or

hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism

while the refrigerator is plugged in.

i:_Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning and making

repairs.

NOTE:Westrongly recommend that anb!servicing beperformed b_la qualified individual.

:_:_Donot refreezefrozen foods which have

thawed completelu.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Childentrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are

still dangerous_.evenif they will sit for 'just a few days."If Uouare getting rid of uour old refrigerator,

pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You ThrowAway Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

i;:_:Takeoff the doors. i_:Leavethe shelves in place so that children ma9 not

easiluclimb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If gou are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the compang

handling the disposal about what to do.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However,if Uoumust use an extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed(inthe United States) or a CSAcertified (inCanada),3-wire grounding tgpe appliance extension cord having a grounding tgpe plug

and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120volts.

WARNING!

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.

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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 minimizethe possibilitg of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bg a qualified electrician to make surethe outlet isproperlg

grounded. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is gour personal responsibilitgand obligation to have it replaced with a properlg grounded 3-prong

wall outlet.

The refrigerator should alwags be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet which hasa voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

Thisprovides the best performance and alsoprevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause

a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug gour refrigerator bg pulling on the power cord. Alwags grip plug firmlg

and pull straight out from the outlet. Repair or replace immediatelg all power cords that

have become fraged 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 awag from the wall,

be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controls with temperature settings.

Not all features are on all models. Your controls will look like one of the following:

Location of Dispenser Controls

Location of Internal Controls

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Adjust

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Cubed Crushed water

_HoldS sec

to Lo_k Co_ltoJ}

Dispenser Models

Internal Control Models

NOTE:Therefrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls, tf this film was not removed during installation, remove it no_z

Thetemperature controls are preset in the factory at 38°F for the refrigerator compartment and -2°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for

the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. Thetemperature controls can displag both the SET temperature as well as

the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer. The actual temperature mag var_tslightlg from the SETtemperature based on usage and operating environment.

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Changing the Temperature

Dispenser models: Tochange the temperature, press and release

the Adjust Freezeror Adjust Refrigerator pad, Thedisplag will show the actual temperature,

Tapeither the Adjust Freezeror Adjust Refrigerator pad until the desired temperature isdisplaged.

Internal control models: Tochange the temperature, pressand release

the Freezeror Fridge pad.The displag will show the actual temperature. Tap either the Freezeror

Fridge pad until the desired temperature isdisplaged.

Oncethe desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will returnto the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after

10seconds.Severaladjustments mag be required.

Eachtime gou adjust controls,allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature gou

have set.

Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature displag will return to the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures after

10 seconds. Several adjustments mag be required.

Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature

you have set.

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To Use the Dispenser (onsomemodels)

SelectCubed Ice _, Crushed Ice _) or

Water _ by pressingthe Ice & Water pad,

Pressthe glassgently against the top

of the dispenser cradle. Thespill shelf isnot self-draining.

Toreduce water spotting, the shelfshould

becleaned regularly.

Spill Shelf

Water J

If no water is dispensedwhen the refrigerator

isfirst installed, there mag be air inthe water

linesystem. Pressthe dispenser arm for at leasttwo minutes to remove trapped air from

the water line and to fill the water system. Toflush out impurities in the water line,throw

awag the first six full glassesof wateE

CAUTlON: Neverputfingers

or any other objects into the icecrusher discharge opening.

;oooffFi

To Lock and Unlock the Dispenser (onsomemodels)

Lock J

(Hold 3 sec

to Lock Centre))

Important Facts About Vour Dispenser

_,'_Donot add icefrom trays or bags to the storage drawee

It mag not crush or dispensewell.

;_;Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow

glasses.Backed-up ice canjam 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.

i_ Beveragesand foods should not bequick-chilled in

the icestorage drawee Cans,bottles or food packages

in the storage drawer mag cause the icemaker or auger

tojam.

Tolock, pressand hold the Ice Off/Lock pad for 3 seconds.Repeatthis step to unlock the

dispenseE

Internal Water Dispenser (onsome models)

Touse the internal water dispenser,placea glass underneath the water outlet and push

gently against the dispenserwith your glass.

_:_To keep dispensedicefrom missingthe glass,

put the glass closeto, but not touching, the dispenser opening.

i:_Somecrushed ice mag be dispensed even though gou

selectedCubed Ice.This happens occasionally when a few cubesaccidentally get directed to the crusher.

Y}tAfter crushed ice isdispensed,some water mag drip from

the chute.

_;}tSometimesa small mound of snow willform on the door in

the icechute. This condition isnormal and usuallyoccurs when you have dispensedcrushed icerepeatedly.

Thesnow will eventually evaporate.

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Light ON/OFF

)Hold 3 seconds)

Energy]

SaverJ

About Door Alarm (onsomemodels)

The door alarm will sound if ang

door is open for more than 3 minutes.

The beeping stops when you closethe door.

About Energy Saver

This product is equipped with an Energy

Saverfeature. The refrigerator isshipped with the Energy Saverfeature on.

Overtime, moisture can form on the front surface of the refrigerator cabinet and cause

About Dispenser Light (onsome models)

Pressand hold the Alarm/Light pad for 5 secondsto turn on the dispenserlight.

Toturn off,press and hold the pad again for 3 seconds.

rust, If moisture does appear on the front surface of the refrigerator cabinet, turn off

the Energy Saver feature by pressing

and releasing the 5nergg Sever pad on the control panel.

About the water filter.

Cartrid( Holder

Filter_'__ Bypass

Plug

Water Filter Cartridge

Thewater filter cartridge is located

in the back upper right corner ofthe refrigerator compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

Thefilter cartridge should be replaced

evergsix months or if the flow of water

to the dispenser or icemaker decreases

Installing the Filter Cartridge

0 If gou are replacing the cartridge, first

remove the old one bg slowlg turning

it counterclockwise. A small amount of water mag drip down.

CAUTION:Ifairhosbeen

trapped in the sgstem,the filter cartridgemag be ejectedasit is removed.Usecaution when

removing

0 Removethe protective foilfrom the end

of the cartridge

Liningup the arrow on the cartridge

and the cartridge holder,place the top of the new cartridge up insidethe holdec

Donot push it up into the holdec Slowlg rotate the cartridge clockwise until it

stops As gou turn the cartridge, it will automaticallg raise itself into position

Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn

Do not overtighten.

Filter Bgpass Plug

Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available.

The icemaker will not operate without

the filter or filter bgpassplug.

Replacement Filters: Toorder additional filter cartridges

in the United States, visit our Website,

ge.cam or call GEParts and Accessories,

800.626.2002.

Filter ModelMWF Customersin Canada should consult

the gellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe ServiceCentec

Runwater from the dispenserfor 3 minutes (about 1V2gallons)to clear

the sgstem and prevent sputtering SeeToUsethe Dispensersection

NOTE:A newlg installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt

from the dispensec

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Rearranging the Shelves

Shelvesin the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.

Toremove:

0 Removeall itemsfrom the shelf. 0 Tilt the shelf up at the front.

0 Liftthe shelf up at the back and

bring the shelf out.

Toreplace:

While tilting the shelf up,insert the top

hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on the track.

Lowerthe front of the shelf until the bottom of the shelf locksinto place.

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Spillproof Shelves

Spillproofshelves havespecial edgesto help prevent spillsfrom dripping to lower

shelves.

Floating snack pan

The location of the snack pan isadjustable

and can be changed like the other shelves.

Toremove:

Pullthe snack pan out to the stop position.

Lift the pan up and past the stop.

About fresh food storage options.

Non-AdJustable Dairy Bin

Toremove: Lift the dairy bin straight up,then

pullout.

AdJustable Bins on the Door

Adjustable bins can easilgbe carried from

refrigerator to work area.

Toremove: Lift bin straight up,then

pullout.

Toreplace or relocate: Slidein the binjust above the molded door supports, and push

down. Thebin will lock in place. NOTE:Onmodels without a full-width pantrg,

the location of the bottom door bin is not adjustable.

Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded door supports and push down. Thebin will

lock in place.

Non-AdJustable Bins on the Door (onsomemodels)

Toremove: Lift the bin straight up,then

pull out. Toreplace: Engagethe bin in the molded

supports on the door and push down. It will lock in place.

Fruit Veg

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Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

Keep fruits and vegetables organized in separate compartments for easg access.

Excess water that mag accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under

the drawers should be wiped drg.

Adjustable Dell/Produce Drawer tonsomemodels)

TheAdjustable Dell/ProduceDrawer

isa full-width drawer with adjustable

temperature control.This drawer can

be usedfor large miscellaneous items.

Thereis a temperature control which can

adjust the amount of cold air allowed into

the drawer

Produce

Drawer

Deli Drawer

Adjust- /

ettingJ

The control is located on the right

side of the drawee

Control

When Produce Drawer isselected, the temperature of the drawer can be kept

around 38°F(3°C).Thisfeature also helps keepfood fresh for a long time.

When Dell Drawer is selected, the temperature of the drawer can be kept

around 34°F(1°C).Thisfeature also helps keep meat or fish fresh for a longer time.

NOTE:Fruits and vegetables may be damaged using the Deli Drawer setting.

Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce in this drawer

CAUTION: notstoregloss

bottlesin this drawer If they are frozen, they can break and cause personal injury.

How to Remove and Replace the Adjustable Dell/Produce Drawer

To remove:

0 Pull the drawer out to the stop position. 0 Liftthe front of the drawer up and out.

Toreplace:

Lift the cover up. Engage the pantrg rollersinto the side

rails. Pushthe drawer inward {until it is

tnplace).

How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider

To remove:

Pullthe drawer out to the stop position. Raise the front side of the divider

to unhook it from the rear wall of the drawer

Toreplace:

Hook the back of the divider over the rear

wall of the drawer

Pushthe divider down.

About the freezer.

Freezer Basket and Drawer

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0 Basket. 0 Drawee

Basket Removal

To remove:

Remove Freezer Bin. (Seebelow.) Pull basket out to the stop position.

Tilt up the rear of the bin.

Lift it out to remove.

Basket Divider Removal

To remove:

Pull basket out to the stop position.

Tilt up the rear of the bin.

Lift it out to remove.

Toreplace:

Placethe basket into the rail assembly.

To replace:

Hook the top corners of the divider over the hole of the basket.

Drawer Removal

To remove:

Pullthe drawer out to the stop position. Remove both side knobs with a flat-head

screwdriver {as shown at left).

Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift

drawer up and out.

Non-Adjustable Bin in the Freezer

Toremove: Pull the brackets upward until

Uou hear a clicking sound and remove

the bin.

Toreplace:

Pullboth rails out to the stop position. Placethe drawer onto the rails and hook

the support into the slotslocated on

the sideof the drawer

Replace the side knobs and push the drawer back into place.

WARNING: notlosetheside

knobs during disassembly since they may present a choking hazard to children.

Toreplace: Hook the ends of the bin into both brackets and push down until the bin

locks into place.

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A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Automatic Icemaker

icoo.i-1

Lock J

Theicemaker will produce sevencubes

per cycle-approximately 100-130cubes in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer compartment temperature, room

temperature, number of door openings

and other use conditions. If the refrigerator is operated before the

water connection is made to the icemaker,

pressand release the Ice Off/Lock or IceOff pad on the control panel to disengage the

icemaker

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, press and releasethe

Ice Off/Lock or Ice Off pad on the control panel to engage the icemaker

A newly installedrefrigerator may take

12 to 24 hours to begin making icecubes.

Youwill hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker fillswith water

Throw away the first few batches of ice to

allow the water line to clear Besure nothing interferes with the sweep

of the feeler arm. When the bin fills to the levelof the feeler

arm, the icemakerwill stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to bejoined

together If ice isnot used frequently, old icecubes

will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

NOTE:Inhomes with lower-than-average water pressure,gou mag hear the icemaker

cyde multiple timeswhen making one batch of ice.

NOTE:Turn on the Ice Off feature if thewater supply is shut off

Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

Thedoor handlesand trim. Clean with

a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.Do not usewax on the door

handles and trim. Keepthe outside cleon. Wipe with

a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquiddishdetergent.

Dry and polishwith a cleon,soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with o soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave o residue that con erode the point. Do not

use scouring pods, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach

because these products con scratch and weaken the point finish.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors,leave an open box

of baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excessmoisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around

switches, lights or controls. Usean appliance wax polishon the inside

surface between the doors. Usewarm water and baking soda solution-

about a tablespoon (15ml) of baking sodato a quart (1liter)of water.Thisboth cleansand

neutralizesodors Rinseand wipe drg

Thestainless steel panels and door handles. Stainlesssteel (onsome models)

can be cleanedwith a commercially available stainlesssteel cleaner.A spray-on

stainlesssteel cleaner works best. Do not use appliance wax orpolish

on the stainlesssteel. Silver-accented plastic ports. Wash parts

with soap or other mild detergents.Wipe clean with a sponge,damp cloth or paper

towel. Do not scrub with steel-wool pads or other

abrasive cleaners.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin lager of petroleumjelly to the door gaskets

at the hinge side.Thishelpskeep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape

Avoid cleaning cold gloss shelves with hot

water because the extreme temperature difference mo_l cause them to break.

Handle gloss shelves carefully. Bumping tempered gloss con cause it to shatter.

Do not wash ang plastic refrigerator

parts in the dishwasher.

Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts with soapg water. Wipe clean with a sponge,

damp cloth or paper towel

Do not scrub with steel-wool pads or other abrasive cleaners.

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Behind the Refrigerator

Becareful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall.All types of floor

coveringscan be damaged, particularlu cushioned coverings and those with

embossedsurfaces. Raisethe leveling legs located

at the bottom front of the refrigeratoE SeeLevelthe Refrigeratorin the Installation

Instructionsfor levelingleg details. Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it

to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a sidedirection mau result

Preparing for Vacation

Forlong vacations or absences,remove food and unplug the refrigeratoEClean

the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15ml) of baking sodato one

quart 11liter)of wateE Leavethe doors open. Pressand release the Ice Off/Lock or IceOff

pad on the control panel to disengagethe icemake_

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in damage to the floor covering or refrigeratoE

Lower the leveling legs untilthey touch the flooE

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord

or icemaker supply line (on some models) and ensure the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if equipped).

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water

supply system (on some models)to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secureall looseitems such as base grille, shelvesand drawers by taping them

securelu in placeto 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 refrigeratoEHandle

onlu from the sidesof the refrigeratoE

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Replacingthe light bulbs.

Refrigerator Lights

0 Unplug the power cord from

the outlet.

0 Rotate the shield down while depressing

the two tubs on the buck side of

the cover to remove it.

Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

Freezer Light

ik CAUTION: Lightbulbs

be hot.

Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Pull drower out to the stop position. Rotete the shield down while pushing

it backwards to remove it.

Reploce with on opplionce bulb of the some or lower wattage.

Replace the shield. Plug the refrigerotor bock in.

NOTE: Reveal¢ appliance bulbs may be ordered from GEPorts and Accessories,

800.626.2002.

Turnthe bulb counterclockwise,

0 Replacewith an appliance bulb

of the same or lower wattage. Replacethe shield.

Plugthe refrigerator back in.

NOTE:Reveal®appliancebulbsmobtbe ordered from GEPartsand Accessories,

800.626.2002.

Installation

Refrigerator

Instructions

I Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT- Savetheseinstructionsforlocal

inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverning codes and

ordinances.

• Note to Installer- Besure to leavethese instructionswith the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructionsfor future reference.

• Skilllevel - Installation ofthis appliance requiresbasic mechanical skills.

• Completion time- RefrigeratorInstallation

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Adjustable Wrench

1/4 Outer D,ameter

Compression Nut

and Ferrule {sleeve)

3/32", 1/8/', 3/16" and 4 mm Allen Wrenches

20 minutes Water LineInstallation

30 minutes

GE Model 26

i0 mm Socket

Ratchet!DriVer

Phillips-Head Screwdriver

Flat-Head Screwdriver

• Properinstallation is the responsibilityof the installer.

• Productfailure due to improper installation is notcovered under the Warrantg.

PREPARATION

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS If the refrigerator will not fit through adoorwag,

the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer can be removed.

• Toremove the refrigerator door,see the Installing the Refrigeratorsection.

• Toremove the freezerdrawer,see the Removing the FreezerDrawer section.

WATER SUPPLYTO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER If the refrigerator has an icemaker,itwill have to be

connected to a coldwater line.AGEwater supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve,fittings and instructions) isavailable at extra cost from your dealer,bg visitingour Websiteat ge.com (inCanada at www.geappliances.ca)

or from PartsandAccessories,800.626.2002 (InCanada 1,888,261,3055),

1/8" Drill Bit and

Electric or Hand Drill

Pencil

Pliers

DIMENSIONS

TapeMeasure

1/4" Nut Driver

Level

Heightfrom

floorto hinge

covertop 68Ys"

Additional Dimensions

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Donot install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 60°F(16°C)because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

• Donot install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100°F(37°C)because it will not perform properlU.

• Installit on a floor strong enough to support it fullUloaded.

CLEARANCES

Allowthe following clearancesfor ease ofinstallation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electricalconnections.

Sides 1/8" (3 mm) Top 1" (25ram)

Back 1" (25mm)

REMOVINGTHE REFRIGERATORDOORS

• IMPORTANTNOTE:This refrigerator is 35.6" deep. Doors and passagewags leading to the installation location

must be at least 36" wide in order to leave the doors and handles attached to the refrigerator while transporting it

into the installation location. If passagewags are less than 36",the refrigerator doors and handles can easilg be

scratched and damaged. The top cap and doors can be

removed to allow the refrigerator to be safelg moved indoors. Start with Step 1.

• If it is not necessarg to remove doors, skip to Step 9. Leave tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator isin

the final location.

• NOTE:Useapadded hand truck to move this refrigerator.

Placethe refrigerator on the hand truck with a side

against the truck. We stronglg recommend that TWO

PEOPLEmove and complete this installation.

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

REMOVING THE DOOR

HANDLE: Loosen the set screws with the 1/8"

and remove Allen wrench

the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners

need to be tightened or removed, use

a Phillips-head Hounting/ screwd river. Fasteners

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

@ Loosen the set screws located on the underside

of the handle with the 1/8" Allen wrench and

remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a Phillips-head

screwdriver.

Installation Instructions

[] ATTACH THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

@ Attach the handle

to the handle

mounting fasteners and tighten the set

screws with a 1/8"

Allen wrench.

Mounting Fasteners

[] ATTACH THE FREEZERDOOR HANDLE

Stainless steel and plastic handles:

@ Attach the handle firmly to the mounting

fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8" Allen

wrench.

[] REMOVETHE REFRIGERATORDOORS(cont.)

[] Removethe three screwson top with a Phillips-head

screwdriver,

[] Disengagethe two electricalconnectors,

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[] Todisconnect the water coupling, push in on the grag

colorof the coupling and pull out the tubing,

[] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

[] Open the refrigerator doors, [] Removethe two rectangular caps with a flat-head

screwdriver,

[] Removethe two grounding cableswith a Phillips-head

screwdriver,

[] Removethree 10mm hex-head bolts (right and left),

-& CAUTION:When the bolts are removed,the

door may fall and cause personalinjurg and/or damage

to the door itself,

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont.)

[] REMOVETHE REFRIGERATORDOORS(cont.)

[] Liftthe door straight up to remove.

[] Remove the two bolts using a 3/16" Allenwrench

and two Phillips-head screws from the center hinge. Set the hinge, bolts and screw aside.

[] REPLACINGTHE REFRIGERATORDOORS

[] Installthe centerhinge on each side.

[] REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

(cont.)

[] Insertthe top hingepin into the hinge holeon top

ofthe refrigerator door. Hake sure the door isaligned

with the cabinet and opposite door.Attach the hingeto the top of the cabinet. Do not tighten boltscompletelU.

[] Onleft-hand doors,passthe wires and water line

through the top hinge pin.Then connect the water line

and two connectors.

[] Lowerthe refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin.

Ensurethat the plastic hinge pinthimble is on the center hingepin or inside door hinge pinhole locatedin the

bottom ofthe door.

[] SecurelUtape the door shut with maskingtape

or have a second personsupport the door.

[] Attach the ground wire with a Phillips-headscrewdriver

atthe right and left hinge.

[] Hake sure the gasket on the door is flush against the

cabinet and is not folded. Hake sure the door isstraight and the gap between the doors iseven acrossthe front.

While holding the aligned door inplace,tighten the top

hinge bolts.

[] Reconnectthe two connectorsat eachside of the top

cap and reattach the three Phillips-headscrews on top.

[] Reinstall the rectangular caps removed in Step 5.

Installation Instructions

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

[] Pullthe freezer door open to full extension. [] Removethe freezerbin bu pulling both brackets upward

at the same time.(Seepage 10.}

[] Takeout the lower basket by lifting the basket up from

the rail sgstem.{Seepage 10.)

[] REMOVE THE FREEZERDOOR lcont.)

[] Usethe tip of a screwdriver to separate the railfrom

the rail cover.Tiltthe front endup and lift the entiredoor.

[] Setthe door front on a nonscratching surface. [] Pushthe rail assembliesback into the cabinet.

CAUTION:Pushboth sidesof the rail

assembliesback at the same time.

[] Removethe two 10mm hex-head boltsfrom the right

and left side.

[] REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR

Two people mag be requiredto complete this procedure. ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO

THE SLIDES

[] Pullout the rail assembliesto the full length on each side

ofthe cabinet.

.ii CAUTION: Makesureto pull out the side

railsevenlg.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont.)

[] REPLACINGTHE FREEZERDOOR (cont.)

[] Hangthe freezer door front onto open slots

on the sides.

Slot

[] Tighten screws completely.(Thereare four 10 mm

hex-headbolts.)

REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET

[] REPLACINGTHE FREEZERDOOR (cont.)

REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN Hook the endsof the freezer bin into both brackets,

and push down until they lock into place.(Seepage 10.)

[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR

TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE

A coldwater supply is requiredfor automatic icemaker

operation. If there isnot a coldwater supply,you will

need to provide one.SeeInstalling the Water Line

section.

NOTE:Beforemaking the connection to the refrigerator,

be surethe refrigerator power cordis not plugged

into the wall outlet.

[]

If gou are using copper tubing, place

a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto

the end of the tubing coming from the house

cold water supplg.

If gou are using the GE SmartConnect TM

tubing, the nuts are already assembled

to the tubing.

Replacethe freezerbasket bg lowering it into the frame.

Installation Instructions

[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR

TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.)

[] If you are using copper tubing, insert

the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

If gou are using GE SmartConnect TM tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening mag cause leaks.

[] Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to

hold it in position. You mag need to prg open the clamp.

Ferrule 1/4"

(sleeve) Compression

Refrigerator Connection

SmartConnedY Tubing

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

See the grounding information attached to the

power cord.

[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY

Turn the water on atthe shutoff valve (house water supplg) and check for ang leaks.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont.)

I_1 LEVELTHE REFRIGERATOR

The leveling legs have 2 purposes:

1) Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmlg positioned on the floor and does not

wobble.

2) Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake to hold the refrigerator securelg in position during operation and cleaning. The leveling

legs also prevent the refrigerator from

tipping.

[] Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

Flat-Head Screwdriver

CAUTION: To avoid possible

personal injurg or property damage, the leveling legs must be firmlg touching

the floor.

[] LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

DOORS (cont.)

[] Adjust the height by turning clockwise

or counterclockwise, When you turn counterclockwise, the door will move up.

[] After adjusting the doors, insert the supplied

fastener ring using a pair of pliers in the gap between the hinge grommet and the center hinge. The number of fastener rings you will need to insert depends on the gap.

I_1 LEVELTHE REFRIGERATORDOORS

Remember a level refrigerator is necessarg for getting the doors perfectlg even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator.

When

the left

door is

lower

than the

right

doo_

Adjustment point

Adjustment

[] If you open the freezer door, you can see

the center hinge.

[] Insert the supplied 4 mm Allen wrench into

the shaft of the center hinge.

point

When the left door is

higher than the

right

doo_

NOTE: Four fastener rings are enclosed with the refrigerator. Thickness of each fastener ring

is 0.04".

Installation Instructions

I_l LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR

[] Locate the height adjuster in the freezer dooE

Slightlg loosen the four Phillips-head screws from the door on each side (right and left).

I_l LEVELTHE FREEZERDOOR (cont.}

[] Find the best position to align the door slope.

Example: The slope is about 2 mm as shown below.

Slope t__

Reference Plane

Rotate the height adjuster to +2.0 to reduce the door slope.

[] Loosen the controller screw with a Phillips-head

screwdriver to adjust the level.

[] After adjustment, tighten all the screws.

I_l SET THE CONTROLS

Set the controls to the recommended setting.

{RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETT'NGS I

[] REMOVE PACKAGING

A) Remove oll tape, foam and protective

packing from shelves and drawers.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supplg kits are WX8X2,

WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing

gou need. Approved plastic water supplg lines are GE SmartConnect T"Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO006,

WXO8XIO015 and WXO8XlO025). When connecting gour refrigerator to a GE Reverse

Osmosis Water Sgstem, the onlg approved installation iswith a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water

sgstems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. If the water supplg to the refrigerator is from

a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Sgstem

AND the refrigerator also has a water filter,

use the refrigerator's filter bgpass plug. Using

the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in

conjunction with the MWF filter can result in hollow ice cubes.

This water line installation is not warranted

bg the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefullg to minimize

the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in

house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supplg line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line. If gou use gour refrigerator before connecting the

water line, disable the icemaker bg turning the Ice

Off feature ON. See About the Automatic Icemaker

for more information.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing. When using ang electrical device (such as a power

drill) during installation, be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is batterg powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or GE SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the

refrigerator to the water supplg. If using copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing gou need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of

the refrigerator to the water supplg pipe. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after

installation. GE SmartConnect T"Refrigerator Tubing Kits are

available in the following lengths: 6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006

15' (4.6 m) - WXO8X10015

25' (7.6 m) - WXO8X10025

Installation Instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

NOTE: The onlg GE approved plastic tubing

is that supplied in GE SmartConnect"

Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use ang other plastic water supplg line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain tgpes of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause

water damage to gour home.

• A GEwater supplg kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from gour dealer or from Parts

and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada

1.888.261,3055),

• A cold water supplg. The water pressure must be

between 20 and 120 p.s,i.(1.4-8.1 bar),

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequentlg

used drinking water line.

SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough

to clear the line of water.

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location for the valve that is easilg accessible, It is best to connect into the side

of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessarg to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the

connection to the top or side, rather than at the

bottom, to avoid drawing off ang sediment from

the water pipe.

• Power drill.

• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)-to connect the copper

tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

• If gou are using a GE SmartConnecf'

Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessarg fittings

are preassembled to the tubing.

• If gour existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, gou will need an adapter

(available at plumbing supplg stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR gou can cut

off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then

use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end

from GE SmartConnect T'Refrigerator tubing.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using

a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit, Remove GnU burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.

Failure to drill a 1/4" hole mag result in reduced

ice production or smaller cubes.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line, The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a

minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-tgpe shutoff valves are included in mang water supplg

kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-tgpe valve complies with gour local plumbing codes.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe

with the pipe clamp.

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to,

Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed

plumber.

ColdWater Pipe

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you mug crush

the tubing.

Washer

Clamp r •

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.

Hake sure the tubing is fully inserted into

the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect T"

Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Saddle-Type I

Shutoff Valve Compression Nut

_'_ SmartConnect T,

Tubing

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted

in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed

plumber.

Ferrule (sleeve)

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shutthe water offatthe water valveafterabout one quart(iliter)ofwater has been flushed

through the tubing,

go back to Step 1 in Installing the Refrigerator.

I To complete the installation of the refrigerator,

Normal operating sounds, ge.com

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technologg.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM...

--WHOOSH...

ii: Thenewhighefficiencycompressormay runfasterandlonger

thanyourold refrigeratorandyoumay heara high-pitchedhum or pulsatingsoundwhileitisoperating.

ii: Youmayheara whooshingsoundwhenthe doorsclose.

Thisisdueto pressureequalizingwithintherefrigeraton

CLICKS,POPS,

CRACKSand SNAPS

s_:Youmay hearcrackingorpoppingsoundswhentherefrigerator

isfirst pluggedin.Thishappensasthe refrigeratorcools tothe correcttemperature.

_ Thefreezercontrolwillclickwhenstartingor stopping

thecompressor.

:_: Expansionandcontractionofcoolingcoilsduring

andafterdefrostcancausea crackingorpoppingsound.

_ Onmodelswithanicemaker,afteran icemakingcycle,

youmay hearthe icecubesdroppingintotheicebucket.

_ Onmodelswitha dispenser,duringwaterdispense,you

may hearthewaterlinesmoveatinitialdispenseandafter dispenserbuttonisreleased.

WHIR!

_i Youmayhearthefansspinningat highspeeds.Thishappens

whenthe refrigeratorisfirstpluggedin,whenthedoorsare openedfrequentlyorwhen a largeamountoffoodis added

tothe refrigeratoror freezercompartments.Thefansare helpingto maintainthecorrecttemperatures.

_ Thefanschangespeedsinorderto provideoptimalcooling

andenergysavings.

WATERSOUNDS

_i Theflowof refrigerantthroughthefreezercoolingcoilsmay

makea gurglingnoiselikeboilingwaten

i_: Waterdroppingonthedefrostheatercancausea sizzling,

poppingor buzzingsoundduringthedefrostcycle.

_ Awaterdrippingnoisemayoccurduringthe defrostcycleasice

meltsfromthe evaporatorandflowsintothedrainpan.

_ Closingthedoormay causeagurglingsounddueto pressure

equalization.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What To Do

Refrigerator doesnot

operate

Vibration or rattling Leveling legs need adjusting.

(slight vibration is norma#

Refrigerator in defrost cgcle.

Refrigerator is unplugged.

The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped.

• Wait about 30 minutes for defrostcycle to end.

• Pushthe plugcompletely into the outlet.

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

• See Levelthe Refrigerator.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Possible Causes

Motor operates for ° Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completel U long periods or cycles cool down.

on and off frequently. Often occurs when large ° This is normal. (Modern refrigerators amounts of food are

with more storage placed in refrigerator. space and a larger

freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.

operating time. Theg Hot weather or frequent • This is normal. start and stop often door openings.

to maintain even

Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set • See About the controls. compartment too warm cold enough.

Frost or ice crgstals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. on frozen food

(frost within package Door openings too frequent is normal) or too long.

Frequent "buzzing" Ice Off feature is turned • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control sound off, but the water supplg panel to turn on the Ice Off feature, and then the

Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug

Normal when refrigerator isfirst plugged in.

Temperature control • See About the controls.

set at the coldest setting.

Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step coldeE door openings. See About the controls.

Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.

to the refrigerator has not _ icon will be displaged. Keeping the Ice Offfeature

been connected, on will damage the water valve

What To Do

Automatic icemaker Ice Offfeature is turned on. • Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control does not work panel to turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the

icon will disappear

Water supplg turned off or • See Installing the water line. not connected.

Freezer compartment ° Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg

too warm. cool down.

Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes bg hand. bin cause the icemaker

to shut off.

Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn

the icemaker back on.

Possible Causes What To Do

Ice cubes have odor/taste

Slowice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.

Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should be tightlg wrapped,

Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface drg and reset the refrigerator control outside of refrigerator periods of high humiditg, one setting coldeE

Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator * See Core and cleaning. needs cleaning. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;

Freezer control not set • See About the controls. cold enough.

odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;

Interior needs cleaning. * See Care and cleaning.

• Wrap foods well.

replace everg three months.

replace every three months.

• Turn off Energg Saver mode.

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Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too fin humid weather, air long door openings.

carries moisture into refrigerator when doors

are opened)

Refrigerator or freezer No power at outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breakeE compartment light does

not work Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs.

Door/drawer does not Leveling legs need adjusting. * See Installing the Refrigerator. close by itself

Hot air from bottom of refriaerator

Normal air flow cooling motor. Inthe refrigeration process, it isnormal that

heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator.

Somefloor coverings will discolor at these normal

and safe temperatures.

the refrigerator

Food too close to the air vent at the back of the refrigerator.

Refrigerator control is set too cold.

• Hove the food awag from the air vent.

• Hove the refrigerator control to a warmer temperature setting one increment at a time.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Possible Causes What To Do

Water haspoor Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water in sgstem isreplenished. taste/odor used for a long time.

Water in first g!ass Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelu iswarm isfirst installed, cool down.

Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water is system is replenished.

usedfora,ongtime.

Water sgstem has been drained. ° Allow several hours for replenished supplu to chill.

Water dispenser Water supplg line turned off ° See Installing the water line. does not work or not connected.

Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug,

Air mag be trapped in • Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes.

the water sgstem.

Water in reservoir isfrozen • Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and wait because the controls are set 24 hours. If water does not dispense after 24 hours, call

too cold. for service.

Flow ofwaterto Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug, dispenser or icemaker

is slow

Water spurting from Newlg installed filter cartridge. • Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes dispenser (about i_/2gallons).

No wateror ice cube Supplg line or shutoff valve • Call a plumber: production is clogged.

Water filter clogged, o Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Filter cartridge not • Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that properlg installed, it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge

should be positioned verticallu.

Water is leaking from Glass not being held under • Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2-3 seconds dispenser the dispenser long enough after releasing the dispenser button, Water may continue

after button is released, to dispense after the button is released. Air mag be present in the • Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air

water line sgstem, causing from system. water to drip after being

dispensed.

Handle is loose/handle Handle needs adjusting. • See Attach the Fresh Food handle and Attach

has a gap the Freezer handle sections for detailed instructions.

Refrigerator beeping This is the door alarm. • Close door:

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