GE PSB48YSXASS, PSB48YSHASS, PSB48YPHASV, PSB48YGXASV, PSB42YSXASS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ............ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ................ 10

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

ClimateKeeper

with Dual Evaporators ............... 6

Drawers and Baskets ................ 9

Ice and Water Dispenser ....... 1O, 11

Refrigerator Doors .................. 8

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

Shelves and Bins .................... 7

Temperature Controls ............... 5

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

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La section francaise commence a la page 49

Installation Instructions

Anti-Tip Brackets ................... 34

Dimensions, Clearances ............ 17

Door, Grille Panels .............. 36-38

Installation Space .................. 17

Leveling ........................... 35

Panel Dimensions .............. 21-30

Water Line ..................... 33, 34

Water Supply ...................... 39

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 42-44

Normal Operating Sounds .......... 41

Consumer Support

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

Performance Data Sheet ........... 46

Warranty .......................... 45

Write the model and serial numbers

here: Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label inside the refrigerator compartment at the

top on the right side,

225D2637PO01 49-60558-2 09- 74 GE

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION

_, This is the safety alert symbol, This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others, All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING",or "CAUTION", These words are defined as;

Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury,

Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,

lndicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I___ o reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your

refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions:

This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used,

Replace all parts and panels before operating, Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, 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 (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada),

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,

To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator before

disposing of it or discontinuing its use, Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles

or the shelves in the refrigerator, They could seriously it]jure

themselves,

Unplug the refrigerator :

• To disconnect power to the refrigerator, It cannot be turned off by any setting on the control panel,

To clean, replace a burned out light bulb, or make repairs,

Note: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service Professional,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions,

In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, 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 ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged

in,

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold, Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping, Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it

breaks,

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,

Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when

hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces,

Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely,

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_1( Explosion Hazard.

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can

result in fire, explosion, or death.

_/_ Tip Over Hazard.

This refrigerator is top heavy and must be handled with care. Failure to do so can result in the unit tipping over and result in death or serious injury. Reference Installation Instructions for correct anti-tip

l bracket nsta at on.

CONNECTING ELECTRICITY

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet

IDo not remove the ground prong

Do not use an adapter

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

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,

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, Do not use an adapter,

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate,

A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required, 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,

DO NOT USEAN ADAPTERPLUG OR EXTENSIONCORD

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Do not use an adapter plug to connect the refrigerator to a 2-prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

Suffocation and child entrapment hazard. Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so can result in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past, Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for ']ust 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 fresh food and freezer doors,

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside,

READAND FOLLOWTills SAFETY/NFORMA-I-IONCAREFUILX SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Refrigerants

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

to product disposal, If you are getting rid of an old

refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do,

About the temperature controls. GEAppliances.com

The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for

the refrigerator compartment and O°F for the freezer compartment,

Aflow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, to the preset

recommended settings,

The temperature controls can display both the SET temperature

as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer,

The actual temperature may vary slightly from the SET temperature

based on usage and operating environment. NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering

the temperature controls, If this film was not removed during installation, remove it now,

Tochange the temperature, press and release

the WARMERor COLDERbutton, SETwill illuminate in the display, as well as the set temperature, To change the

temperature, tap either the WARMERor COLDER button (while SETis illuminated) until the desired temperature

is displayed, Refrigerator temperatures can be adjusted between 34°F and 47°F and

the freezer temperatures can be adjusted between -6°F and +8°F,

Performance Air Flow System

Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will clear after 10 seconds,

Todisplay the temperature, the DISPLAYTEMPbutton may be tapped,

Several adjustments may be required, Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to

reach the temperature you have set,

The Performance Air-Flow System is designed to

maximize temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer compartments, This unique special feature

consists of the Air Tower along the back

wall of the refrigerator and the freezer, Placing food in front of the louvers on these components will not

affect performance,

About ClimateKeeper with dual evaporators.

How it Works

The ClimateKeeper with dual evaporators system features two evaporators-one for

the refrigerator and one for the Freezer, This provides two separate cooling systems,and

separates the airflow between the fresh Foodand

freezer compartments during normal cooling

operations,

About the water filter.

Water filter cartridge Installing the filter cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of [] Fillthe replacement cartridge with water from the tap

the refrigerator compartment, to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately

When to reploce the filter on models [] with o replocement indicotor light

There is a replacement indicator light for the water fitter cartridge on the dispenser.This light will turn orange to []

tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement

indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

When to replace the filter on models without a replacement indicator light

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or

icemaker decreases.

Theseparate airflow system minimizes the mixing of air between the two compartments,

which reduces flesh Foododor transfer to improve the taste of ice,

TheClimateKeepersystem also reduces the number of defrosting cyclesin the freezer

evaporator, thereby reducing freezer burn.

after installation. Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Place

the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do not push it up into the holder.

Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN. Asyou turn the cartridge, it will

automatically raise itself into position. Thecartridge will move about a ½ turn.

[] Runwater from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three

minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

[] Pressand hold the RESETWATERFILTERpad (on some models) on

the dispenser for three seconds.

NOTE:A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water

to spurt from the dispenser.

Removing the filter cortridge If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one

by slowly turning it to the left. Do not putI down on the cartridge. A smatI amount of water may drip down.

CAUTION:Toreduce the riskassociated with property damage due to water leakage, read and follow instructions before installation and use of this system. Installation and use HaST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.

Filter byposs plug

You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.

FilterBypass ,_ ]1 FilterBypass

Plug J_ Plug

SmortWater Tousethe filter bypass plug on Water by Culligaff" models,

you must first remove the filter adaptor from the cartridge holder by turning it to the left.

I Water byCulligon II I

For the maximum benefit to your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE and Hotpoinff refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry NSFstandards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your waten GEhas not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE

and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet GE'sstandards for quality, performance and reliability.

Ifyou hove questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.gewuterfilters.com or coil BE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Customers inCanada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.

About the shelves and bins.

Not all features are on all models.

Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Bins

All door bins, except for the deep gallon

door bin and freezer bins, are adjustable

Snugger

and can be moved up and down to meet your storage needs. The deep gallon door

bin and the freezer bins can be removed

for cleaning.

Toremove any bin: Lift the bin up and pull

it toward you.

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Refrigerator Dins

Toreplace or relocate: Engage the back side

of the bin in the molded supports on the door.

Then push down on the front of the bin.

Bin will lock in place.

The snuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilling

or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on either side of the snugger near

the rear and move it back

and forth to fit your needs.

Spillproof Shelves and Freezer Shelves

The special edges are designed to help prevent

spills from dripping to lower shelves.

Toremove shelves:

Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

Toreplace shelves."

Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear

of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position.

M_?kesure you push the shelves aft the way back in before you close the door,

Top freezer bin

era tor doors.

Refrigerator Doors

When the door is at 90" open,

it will automatically close. Beyond this stop the door will stay open.

The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones you are used to, The secure 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, When

the door is at the 90°stop position,

it will automatically close,

Door A lignmen t

If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door, O Using a 7/32" socket wrench, turn the door

adjusting screw clockwise to raise the door, counterclockwise to lower

the door, (A nylon plug, imbedded in the threads of the pin, prevents the pin from

turning unless a wrench is used,)

The resistance you feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door

is loaded with food,

@After one or two turns of the wrench, open

and close the refrigerator door and check the alignment at the top

of the doors,

About the drawers and baskets.

Not all features are on a// models.

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HU_|D|TY CONTROL

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Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

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Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry,

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Adjustable Humidity Drawers

Slide the control all the way to the H/setting to provide high humidity recommended for most

vegetables,

Slide the control all the way to the LO setting to provide lower humidity levels

recommended for most fruits,

How to Remove and Replace the Drawers and Freezer Baskets

Toremove fresh food drawers: To replace fresh food drawers:

0 Pull the desired drawer out to the

stop position,

0 Lift up slightly on the front of the drawer,

Pullthe drawer slightly forward and out of the refrigerator,

Tip the back rollers of the drawer behind the

rollers in the track, Lower the front of the drawer into normal

position,

Slide the drawer to the back of the

refrigerator,

Toremove freezer baskets:

Pullthe desired basket out to the stop position,

Lift up slightly on the front of the basket, Pullthe basket slightly forward and

out of the freezer,

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To replace freezer baskets:

Place the back corners in the rail

with the basket tilted up,

Lower the basket down to the normal position,

Slide the basket to the back of the freezer,

About the ice and water dispenser and automatic icemaker.

A newly insta//ed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

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Drive Mechanism

Ice Storage Bin

Toremove:

Lift up the access door to reach the icemaker. Set the icemaker power switch

to the O (oft) position. With the access door

closed, support the storage bin at

the bottom while slightly lifting. Pull bin

straight out.

Toreplace:

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

ice and water dispenser

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.

To keep dispensed ice from missing the glass, put the glass close to, but not

touching, the dispenser opening.

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Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBED. This

happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.

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After crushed ice is dispensed, some water

may drip from the chute.

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The first glass of water dispensed may

be warmer than the following ones. This is normal.

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Automatic Icemaker

Avoid contact with the

moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element (located on the bottom of the ice maker) that releases the cubes. Do not

place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is

plugged in.

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

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle-approximately 15 cycles or more 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, set the

power switch to O(off) When the refrigerator has been connected to

the water supply, set the power switch to/(on) The green light will come on.

Throw away the first full bucket of ice.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the

feeler arm. When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm,

the icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to bejoined

together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

After the icemaker has been turned on again, there will be a delay of about 45 minutes before

the icemaker resumes operations.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water pressure, you may hear the icemaker water

valve cycle on several times when making one

batch of ice Recommended water pressure is

60 psZ

About the ice and water dispenser. GEAppliances.com

To Use the Dispenser

Spill Shelf

Select CUBED _, CRUSHEDI_;U or WATEl?I_I .

Press the glass gently against the middle of the dispenser pad,

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 arm 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,

_ Never put fingers or any

other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening,

Locking the Dispenser

Press the LIGHTbutton

for 3 seconds to lock the

Quick Ice

When you need ice in a

hurry, press this button to

speed up ice production, This will increase ice

production for the following

48 hours or until you

press the button again,

Door Alarm

m To turn the Door

[Alarm j DOORALARMbutton

once, The ACTIVElight will come on, To turn it off,

press it again, When the

DOORALARMis active, the

ACTIVE light will flash if you

open the door and beep if you keep the door open

for more than 2 minutes, The light goes out and the

beeping stops when you close the door,

dispenser and controlpanel, To unlock, press and

Hold 3 sec to seconds,

Lock Control

hold the button again for 3

Dispenser Light

This button turns the lighton the dispenser on and off, The

light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed, If

this light burns out, it should

Hold 3sec tO be replaced with a 6 watt

Lock Control 12V maximum bulb,

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside

The spill shelf and the area beneath it should

be cleaned periodically with a mild liquid dish detergent,

Dispenser drip area.

Dispenser pad. Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT

button for 3 seconds to prevent activating the dispenser, Clean with warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent, Rinse thoroughly and wipe

dry, Unlock the dispenser by pressing the LOCK/

LIGHTbutton for 3 seconds, Doorhand/es. Clean with a cloth dampened

with soapy water, Dry with a soft cloth,

Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soiled dish cloth or wet towel, These may leave a residue

that can damage the finish, Do not use scouring

pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can

scratch and damage the finish,

The stainless steel doors and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a

commercially available stainless steel cleaner, Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser TM will remove rust, tarnish

and small blemishes, Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge, Do not use

appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel,

Cleaning the Inside

Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse

box before cleaning. If this is not 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 liter) of water, This both cleans and

neutralizes odors, Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry,

Other parts of the refrigerator, including door

gaskets, snack pan and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts, can be cleaned

the same way, Do not wash the tray or any plastic refrigerator

parts in the dishwasher,

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.

Preparing for Vacation

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For long vacations or absences, remove

food and unplug the refrigerator, Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one

tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart

(1 liter) of water, Leave the doors open, Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (oft)

position and shut off the water supply to

the refrigerator,

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place

to prevent damage,

Due to the weight and size

of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of

personal injury or damage to the product, A MINIMUM OF4PEOPLEAREREQUIRED

TOBRING THEUNIT INTO THEHOMEAND

2 PEOPLEAREREQUIREDFORPROPER INSTALLATION.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

position during moving,

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

system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding,

Replacing the light bulbs.

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the fight circuit.

Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light

(appearance may vary)

_ Light bulbs may be hot.

Burned out bulbs may break when being replaced.

0 Raisethe grille panel, set the master power

switch to the O(off)position and allow lamps to cool.

0 To remove the light shield, press on the

sides of the shield and pull down.

Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light

This light is located above the top drawer,

Raisethe grille panel, set the master power switch to the 0 (off) position and allow lamps to cool.

Remove items from the shelf above the light shield. Remove the shelf.

Use both hands to grasp each end of the light shield. Press in on the bottom of

the shield with your thumbs while rotating the cover up and out.

Replace the bulbs with appliance bulbs of

the same or lower wattage. Replace the shield by engaging the bottom tab into the

slot and applying light forward pressure

until the shield snaps in place.

Set the master power switch to the/(on)

position and close the grille panel.

Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of

the same or lower wattage. Replace the shield by engaging the bottom tab into the

slot and applying light forward pressure

until the shield snaps in place.

Set the master power switch to the/(on)

position and close the grille panel.

Freezer Compartment

Raisethe grille panel, set the master power

switch to the 0 (off)position and allow

lamps to cool.

Remove the items from the shelf just below

the light shield. Remove the shelf.

To remove the light shield, press down on

the top of the shield and pull the tabs out of

the slots. Tilt the shield forward and out.

Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage,

and reinstall the light shield. Replace the shield by engaging the bottom tab into

the slot and applying light forward pressure

until the shield snaps in place.

Set the master power switch to the I(on)

position and close the grille panel.

Dispenser

Raise the grille panel, set the master power switch to the 0 (off) position

and allow lamps to cool. The bulb is located in the dispenser under

the control panel. Remove the two screws from the light shield.

Slide the light shield toward the dispenser to disengage the tabs, then remove the

light shield. Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same size and wattage. Replace

the light shield by sliding the tabs into the slots in the front of the dispenser.

Replace the two screws. Set the master power switch to the/{on)

position and close the grille panel.

Installation

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Instructio s

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely

and carefully.

IMPORTANT - Observe all governing

codes and ordinances, Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions for the consumer's and local inspector's use.

Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your Owner's Manual for future reference.

Skill Level - Installation of this refrigerator requires basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.

Completion Time - 90 minutes (new installations require more time than replacement installations).

Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product, A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE

ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THE UNIT INTO THE HOME AND 2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER

INSTALLATION.

• These refrigerators are top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Anti-Tip protection is required. See Step 4 on page 34 for details.

• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose.

• Immediately repair or replace electric power supply cords that become frayed or damaged.

• Set the Master Power switch to the O (OFF) position before cleaning or making repairs.

• Repairs should be made by a qualified service technician.

For GE Profile TM local service in your area, call 1.800.432.2737.

For GE Profile service in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.

For GE Profile Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002.

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READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

To reduce the risk associated with choking, do

not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.

Installation Instructions

HARDWARE SUPPLIED

• Water filter bypass plug

• Anti-Tip brackets

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• 36" long, 2" x 4" wood block for Anti-Tip bracket installation

• #12 or #14 wood screws for Anti-Tip bracket

• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinets

• 1/4" O,D, copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnecC refrigerator tubing kits

• Water shutoff valve

• Custom panels for doors and grille panel (if installing custom panels)

• Special 3M Dual Lock adhesive strips for 1/4" side panels (if installing side panels)

Anti-Tip Brackets Water Filter Bypass Plug

36" Wood Block

Water Shutoff

Valve

#12 or #14

Wood Screws

1/4" O,D, Copper Water Line

Tubing or GE SmartConnect TM

Refrigerator Tubing Kit

Screws

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Tinsnips to cut banding

• Stepladder

• Bucket

• Level

• Appliance dolly

• Tubing cutter

• Flathead screwdriver

• 1/2" open-end wrench

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Drill and appropriate bits

• 7/32", 1/2" sockets

• Safety glasses

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Pliers

Appliance Dolly

Special 3M Dual Lock

Adhesive Strips

Drill & Bits

Safety Glasses

Flathead

Screwdriver

Sockets

Open-end Wrenches

Tubing Cutter

Custom Panels

Bucket

Pliers

Stepladder

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Level

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Installation Instructions

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

I_Finished Width

74"

FromFloor

to Bottom

ofElectrical

1/2"

_t___ V

*The finished cutout width must be: 41-1/2"

for 42" models and 47-1/2" for 48" models

Water and Electrical Locations The opening must be prepared with the electrical

and water supply located as shown. The cutout depth must be 24"

The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent cabinets, depending on your

installation. Additional Specifications

• A 120 volt, 60Hz, 15 or 20 amp power supply is required. An individual properly grounded

branch circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install a properly grounded

3-prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located on

rear wall as shown. Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not

recommended.

• Water line can enter the opening through the floor or rear wall. The water line installed should

be 1/4" O.D. copper tubing or GE SmartConnecC tubing between the cold water line and water connection location. The line should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible shutoff valve in the water line is required.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

DepthIncluding

Handles26-7/8"

**The case width must be: 41" for 42"

models and 47" for 48" models

Product Clearances These refrigerators are equipped with a 2 position

door stop. The factory set 130° door swing can be adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets

or walls is restricted.

130 ° Door Swing 90 ° Door Swing

23-7/8"

Behind Frame

A1IBI!

Models A B C 42" 12-3/16" 16" 24" 48" 13-7/16"18-9/16" 28"

Allow minimum clearances for Freezer door

(Dimension A) and Fresh Food door (Dimension B)

for a full 130 ° door swing and to allow for drawer

removal. Four inch (4'_ minimum clearance is required when

door swing is adjusted to 90 °, If the 90 ° door stop position is used, drawer access is maintained, but

drawer removal is restricted. See illustrations, pages 18 and 19, to determine

door swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.

Installation Instructions

Refrigerator

23-7/8"From

Rearof

Refrigerator

Csse

3/4" 2-3/4"

2-1/2"

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3/4"CustomPanel

(NominalSize)

Top View 130 ° Door Swing (factory setting)

Scale 1:1

FreshFood

Door

BackerPanel

Installation Instructions

Refrigerator

CaseTrim

23-7/8"

FromRearof

Refricerator

FreshFood

Door

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1-1/2"

Top View 90 ° Door Swing (optional setting)

Scale 1:1

3/4" CustomPanel

(NominalSize)

Installation Instructions

CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:

Stainless Steel Wrapped Models 42" wide modeI--PSB42YS 48" wide modeI--PSB48YS

Stainless Steel wrapped refrigerators have wrapped doors and grille panels, and beveled edges. These models are shipped ready for installation.

Trimmed Models

42" wide models--PSB42YG 48" wide models--PSB48YG

Trimmed refrigerators are designed to be

customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required. Panels

can be framed or full-width and can use either the pre-installed handles or custom handles provided

by your cabinet manufacturer. Framed Custom Panels

You may install custom panels from your cobinet

manufacturer. The decorative panel slides into

the factory installed trim. A 1/4" finished panel

can be used.

FramedPanel

You may install a 5/4" panel attached to a 1/4"

backer panel. If the pre-installed door handles are used, the backer panel will be exposed by the handle and therefore must be finished (page 24). Custom

handles can also be used.

Full-Width Overlay Custom Panels

Full-width overlay custom panels are designed to slide into the factory-installed trim, no kits required. In this design, you can achieve a nearly trimless appearance.

A 0.10" spacer panel must be installed between the finished 1/4" backer panel and 3/4" appearance panel. If the pre-installed door handles are used, the backer panel will be exposed near the handle and therefore must be finished (page 24).

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3/4" OverlayPanel

.10" Thick SpacerPanel 1/4" Thick Backer Panel

Door Handles The pre-installed handles can accommodate

both framed or overlay panels. Custom handles of your choice, supplied by your cabinet maker, can

be installed only on 3/4" overlay panels. When installing custom handles measure to ensure

the mounting for the handles selected will clear the dispenser when installed on the freezer door.

Handles need to mount on the upper and lower wood panels of the freezer door and not on the dispenser. If a custom handle is used, only

the 3/4" overlay panel must be exposed, and the custom trim pieces should be installed (page 38).

CustomTrimPieces

DoorHandles

3/4" OverlayPanel

.10"ThickSpacerPanel 1/4"ThickBackerPanel

CustomDoorHandles

Installation Instructions

114" FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS

If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the frame on the doors and grille,

GrillePanel

5/16"

Door

3!!i Trimiii Reveal

Panel

1141/4"

IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum weight is 70 pounds for the Fresh Food panel, 45 pounds total for Freezer panels and 15 pounds for the grille panel.

FreshFood

Panel

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Front Panel Dimensions (in inches)

42" Models 40-1/8 10-7/8 68 22-1/2 16-1/2 35-1/4 18 48" Models 46-1/8 10-7/8 68 26-1/2 18-1/2 35-1/4 18

IMPORTANT NOTE: Dispenser Trim

The refrigerator is supplied with factory installed dispenser trim.

• If panel is less than 1/4" thick, a noticeable gap will be created around the dispenser trim. Foam tape may be applied on the door to improve the fit.

• If panel is more than 1/4" thick, the panel will not fit behind the trim.

Installation Instructions

3/4" FRAMEDCUSTOMPANEL OPTION

For a more custom appearance, 3/4" framed custom panels may be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel is secured to a 1/4" finished backer panel. The assembled custom panel then slides into the trim with the same procedure described on page 37.

Door

1/4"

Backer _.

Panel

NOTE: Left-to-right offset is not

equal to top-to-bottom offset.

,250 + ,750 = 1,000 Maximum Total Panel

Thickness

3/4" FULL-WIDTH OVERLAY CUSTOMPANEL OPTION

This design provides a nearly trimless appearance. The full width overlay

panel covers most of the door trim. In this design, a spacer panel must be installed between the finished backer and overlay panel.

OverlayPanel:,

Custom

, BackerPanel

Door _Vr_e_

1/4"

Backer _.10 Inch

Panel Spacer

,250 + ,10 + ,750 = 1,100 Maximum Total Panel Thickness

NOTE: Left-to-right offset is not equal

to top-to-bottom offset.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total weight is 70 pounds for any assembled Fresh Food panel, 45 pounds total for the Freezer panels

and 15 pounds for the grille panel.

Installation Instructions

3/4" FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD PANELSWITH PRE-INSTALLED HANDLES

Secured to a 1/4" finished backer panel. This design provides a framed appearance.

1"ThickMax.

or3/4"PIus

Fresh Food Panel

1/4" Max.-_

Required for Optimal

Nandle Clearance

3-1/8" 1/4"Backer

1/4" Backer Panel 22-5/16" 67-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 18-13/16" 67-1/4"

1/4" Backer Panel 26-7/16" 67-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 22-15/16" 67-1/4"

Installation Instructions

3/4" FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD PANELSWITH PRE-INSTALLED HANDLES

Secured to a 1/4" finished backer panel. This design provides a framed appearance.

1"ThickMax.

Grille Panel

1/4" Backer Panel 39-15/16" 10-3/4"

3/4" Overlay Panel 39-7/16" 10-1/8"

1/4" Backer Panel 45-15/16" 10-3/4"

3/4" Overlay Panel 45-7/16" 10-1/8"

5/1

I/4"

.Li

or3/4" PIus 1/4" Backer

Upper Freezer Panel

1/4" Backer Panel 16-7/16" 17-13/16"

3/4" Overlay Panel 12-15/16" 17-3/16"

1/4" Backer Panel 18-7/16" 17-13/16"

3/4" Overlay Panel 14-15/16" 17-3/16"

Lower Freezer Panel

1"ThickMax. [

or 3/4" Plus

1/4"Backer 3-1/8"

11 __1" Thicl<Max.

or3/4"PIus 1/4" Backer

3-1/8"

Required for Optimal

Handle Clearance

",. _--3-1/8" Minm

", _-I/4"

' L2 -4

.... -1/2"

/16"

Max

1/4" Backer Panel 16-7/16" 35-1/8"

3/4" Overlay Panel 12-15/16" 34-1/2"

1/4" Backer Panel 18-7/16" 35-1/8"

3/4" Overlay Panel 14-15/16" 34-1/2"

'16"

Installation Instructions

3/4" FULL-WIDTH OVERLAYCUSTOMPANELSWITH PRE-INSTALLEDHANDLES

This panel design provides a nearly trimless appearance.

Fresh Food Panel

Assemble the spacer panel onto the finished backer

panel. Allow 1/2" clearance

on the top, bottom and

hinge side. Allow 3-5/8" on

the handle side. Secure the

panels with glue. Be sure to

observe clearances shown on all sides.

Secure the overlay

panel to the assembled backer/spacer panel. Use glue and screws.

Countersink screws

into the backer panel.

3-5/8"

zo spacer-

Panel

1/2"

Required for Optimal

Nandle Clearance

3-1/8"

Finished

Backer

Panel

iiiiiiii_i_il i I x_i_ill

1/4" Backer Panel 22-5/16" 67-7/8"

0.10" Spacer Panel 18-3/16" 66-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 19-5/16" 68-1/8"

1/4" Backer Panel 26-7/16" 67-7/8"

0.10" Spacer Panel 22-5/16" 66-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 23-7/16" 68-1/8"

1/2"

Installation Instructions

3/4" FULL-WIDTH OVERLAYCUSTOMPANELSWITH PRE-INSTALLEDHANDLES

This panel design provides a nearly trimless appearance. Assemble the spacer panel onto the backer panel. Allow 1/2" clearance on all four sides of the grille spacer

panel. Allow 1/2" clearance on the top and hinge side, 15/1 6" on the bottom and 3-5/8" on the handle side of the upper freezer door panel. Allow 15/1 6" on the top, 1/2" clearance on the bottom and hinge side and 3-5/8" on the handle side of the lower freezer door panel. Secure the panels with glue. Be sure to observe clearances

on all sides. Secure the appearance panel to the assembled backer/spacer panel. Use glue

and screws. Countersink screws into the backer panel.

Grille Panel

I/4" Backer Panel 39-15/16" 10-3/4"

0.10" Spacer Panel 38-15/16" 9-3/4" 3/4" Overlay Panel 40-3/16" 11"

3-1/8"

1/4" Backer Panel 45-15/16" 10-3/4"

0.10" Spacer Panel 44-15/16" 9-3/4" 3/4" Overlay Panel 46-3/16" 11"

Required for Optimal

HandleClearance

,, _'-3ol/8" Min4i

Upper Freezer Panel

I/4" Backer Panel 16-7/16" 17-13/16"

0.I0" Spacer Panel 12-5/16" 16-3/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 13-7/16" 17-5/8"

1/4" Backer Panel 18-7/16" 17-13/16"

0.10" Spacer Panel 14-5/16" 16-3/8"

3/4" Overlay Panel 15-7/16" 17-5/8"

Lower Freezer Panel

1/4" Backer Panel 16-7/16" 35-1/8"

0.10" Spacer Panel 12-5/16" 33-11/16" 3/4" Overlay Panel 13-7/16" 34-15/16"

1/4" Backer Panel 18-7/16" 35-1/8"

0.10" Spacer Panel 14-5/16" 33-11/16" 3/4" Overlay Panel 15-7/16" 34-15/16"

Upper Freezer Panel

Spacer Assembly

3-5/8"

5/16"

5/16" _-

3-1/8"

Lower Freezer Panel Spacer Assembly

3-5/8"

1/2"

m_ o3_

tm_

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15/ Backer Panel

Finished

1/2

Finished

Backer Panel

Installation Instructions

3/4" FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD PANELSWITH CUSTOM HANDLES

Secured to a 1/4" finished backer panel. This design provides a framed appearance,

1 tiqlck IVtax.

or3/4"Plus

Fresh Food Panel 3/16" 1/4"Backer

1/4" Backer Panel 22-5/16" 67-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 21-15/16" 67-1/4"

I/4" Backer Panel 26-7/16" 67-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 26-I/16" 67-I/4"

Installation Instructions

3/4" FRAMED CUSTOM WOOD PANELSWITH CUSTOM HANDLES

Secured to a 1/4" finished backer panel. This design provides a framed appearance.

Grille Panel

1/4" Backer Panel 39-15/16" 10-3/4"

3/4" Overlay Panel 39-7/16" 10-1/8"

I/4" Backer Panel 45-15/16" 10-3/4"

3/4" Overlay Panel 45-7/16" 10-I/8"

Upper Freezer Panel

1/4" Backer Panel 16-7/16" 17-13/16"

3/4" Overlay Panel 16-1/16" 17-3/16"

1/4" Backer Panel 18-7/16" 17-13/16"

3/4" Overlay Panel 18-1/16" 17-3/16"

I/4"

3/16"

1" ThickMax.

or 3/4" Plus

1/4"Backer

1"ThickMax.

or3/4"Plus 1/4"Backer 3/16"

Lower Freezer Panel

1/4" Backer Panel 16-7/16" 35-1/8"

3/4" Overlay Panel 16-1/16" 34-1/2"

1/4" Backer Panel 18-7/16" 35-1/8"

3/4" Overlay Panel 18-1/16" 34-1/2"

3/16"

qB"

'16"

Installation Instructions

3/4" FULL-WIDTH OVERLAY CUSTOM PANELS WITH CUSTOM HANDLES

This panel design provides a nearly trimless appearance.

I/2"

Fresh Food Panel

Assemble the spacer panel onto the finished backer

panel. Allow 1/2" clearance

on all sides, Secure the

panels with glue, Be sure to

observe clearances shown on all sides.

Secure the overlay

panel to the assembled backer/spacer panel. Use glue and screws.

Countersink screws

into the backer panel,

1/2"

_1/2"

Finished

Backer /

Panel

-r

Spacer

Panel

a z

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114" Backer Panel 22-5116" 67-7/8"

0.10" Spacer Panel 21-13/16" 66-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 22-5/16" 68-1/8"

1/4" Backer Panel 26-7/16" 67-7/8"

0.10" Spacer Panel 25-13/16" 66-7/8" 3/4" Overlay Panel 26-7/16" 68-1/8"

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