GE CSB42 Le manuel du propriétaire

Marque: GE

Modèle: CSB42

Catégorie: Frigos

Taper: Le manuel du propriétaire

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model # _________________

Serial # _________________

Find these numbers on a label

on the left side, near the middle

of the refrigerator compartment.

49-60814 Rev. 1 10-18 GEA

PSB42

PSB48

CSB42

CSB48

OWNER’S MANUAL &

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATORS

Side by Side

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....3

USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Controls ..........................5

Dispenser .........................7

Automatic Icemaker ................8

Water Filter .......................9

Climate Controlled Drawer .........10

Storage Drawers ...................11

Shelves .......................... 12

Bins and Baskets ................. 13

Care and Cleaning ................ 14

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing to Install the

Refrigerator ...................... 16

Installing the Refrigerator .......... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . 26

Normal Operating Conditions ......25

CONSUMER SUPPORT

MWF Performance Data Sheet ......29

MWF Water Filter Cartridge

Limited Warranty ...............30

Warranty ........................ 31

Consumer Support ................32

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.

Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.

We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances

product, and we think you will too. Among other things, registration of your appliance ensures that we

can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.

Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration

card included in the packing material.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

CAUTION

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

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water when they are cold. Glass shelves and

covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature

changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.

Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many

small pieces if it breaks.

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clearances between the doors and between the

doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful

closing doors when children are in the area.

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compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin

may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

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completely.

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contact with the moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating element that

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on the automatic ice making mechanism while the

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow

these basic safety precautions:

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cleaning.

NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be

disconnected by any setting on the control panel.

NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified

Service Professional.

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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

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cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

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doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or

discontinuing its use.

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stand on, or play in or with the appliance.

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or mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge can use this appliance only if they are

supervised or have been given instructions on safe

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and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas

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catering and similar non-retail applications.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

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explosion, or death.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard.

These appliances are top heavy, especially with any doors open, and must be secured to prevent tipping forward

which could result in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire installation instructions for securing the

appliance with the anti-tip system.

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Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard

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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.

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The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating

that matches the rating plate.

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electrical supply is required. This provides the best

performance and also prevents overloading house

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overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from

the outlet.

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replaced by a qualified service professional with an

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When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be

careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

CONNECTING ELECTRICITY

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

WARNING

SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

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IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation

are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit

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refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help

prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Appliance

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Ŷ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not

easily climb inside.

Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:

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environmentally safe disposal of your appliance.

49-60814 Rev. 1 5

Controls

USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Controls

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vary slightly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment.

NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.

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Non-dispense Models

Changing the Temperature for Dispense Models

To change the temperature, press and release the

Freezer or Fridge pad. The display will show the set

temperature. To change the temperature, press either the

Freezer or Fridge pad until the desired temperature is

displayed.

To turn OFF cooling system, press and hold Fridge

and Ice Maker simultaneously for 3 seconds. When the

cooling system is OFF the display should read OFF.

Changing the Temperature for Non-dispense Models

To change the temperature, press and release the

(+) or (-) pad to the desired temperature set point for

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refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.

To turn OFF cooling system, press and hold either (+)

pad until both displays show OFF.

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Controls

USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Controls

Refrigerator temp control

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Fresh food temp control

Adjust fresh food compartment temperature.

TurboFreeze™ setting

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temperatures after frequent door openings.

TurboCool™ setting

Activate TurboCool to quickly restore fresh food

temperature after frequent door openings.

Lock controls

Press and hold 3 seconds to lock out ice and water

dispenser and all feature and temperature buttons.

LED dispenser light

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dispenser.

Door Alarm

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have been open for more than 2 minutes. Press and

hold Door Alarm pad and it will toggle the sound

between low, high and off.

Ice maker setting

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Cooling system On/Off

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3 seconds to turn the cooling system on or off.

Metric/English units

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for 3 seconds to switch between Metric & English

units.

Display mode, °C/°F

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Celsius.

Reset water filter

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dispense models or press and hold the WATER button

for dispense models to reset the filter indicator.

Not all features available on all models.

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Ice and Water Dispenser (On some models.)

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To dispense water or ice: select

Water, Crushed, or Cubed.

Press the glass gently against the

top of the dispenser cradle.

The drip tray is not self-draining.

To reduce water spotting, the

shelf and its grille should be

cleaned regularly.

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the refrigerator is first installed,

there may be air in the water

line system. Press the dispenser

cradle 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 gallon

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CAUTION

Never put fingers or any other

objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

Locking the Dispenser:

Touch Lock for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser and

control pad. To unlock, touch Lock again for 3 seconds.

Light:

This feature turns the light on and off. The light also

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light burns out, contact factory service.

Important Facts About Your Dispenser

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may not crush or dispense well.

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Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the

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through with a wooden spoon.

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ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the

storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

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glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.

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selected Cubed. This happens occasionally when a few

cubes have been left in the crusher.

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the chute.

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in the ice chute. This condition is normal and usually

occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly.

The snow will eventually evaporate.

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the following ones. This is normal.

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add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.

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slightly when dispensing water.

Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models

To remove:

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

icemaker power switch to the OFF position. With the

access door closed, support the storage bin at the

bottom while slightly lifting. Pull bin straight out.

To replace:

Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the

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push the bin back again.

Drive

Mechanism

Rotate

Drip Tray

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Automatic Icemaker

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Important Facts About Your Icemaker

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

Automatic Icemaker

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—

approximately 15 cycles in a 24-hour period, depending

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number of door openings and other use conditions.

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is made to the icemaker, set the power switch on the

icemaker to OFF.

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water

supply, set the power switch on the icemaker to

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off using the power switch on the icemaker or by using

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control panel to turn the icemaker off you will have to use

the control panel to turn it back on. The same is true for the

power switch on the icemaker.

CAUTION

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.

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Power

Switch

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fills with water.

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line to clear.

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arm.

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cubes to be joined together.

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cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

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you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when

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49-60814 Rev. 1 9

USING THE REFRIGERATOR: :DWHU)LOWHU&DUWULGJH

Water Filter Cartridge (On some models.)

Water filter cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located behind the upper

cover at the top of the refrigerator.

When to replace the filter on models with a

replacement indicator light

There is a replacement indicator

light for the water filter 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.

Removing the filter cartridge

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one by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on

the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.

NOTE: To reduce the risk associated with property

damage due to water leakage, read and follow

instructions before installation and use of this system.

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plumbing codes.

Installing the filter cartridge

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tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser

immediately 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

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cartridge it will automatically raise

itself into position. The cartridge

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Run water from the dispenser for

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clear the system and prevent sputtering.

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dispense models or press and hold the WATER

button for dispense models to reset the filter

indicator.

NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause

water to spurt from the dispenser.

Filter bypass 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.

Cartridge

Holder

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Bypass

Plug

To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to

small parts during the installation of this product.

The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if noticeable

reduction in flow rate occurs.

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ILOWHUVRQO\8VLQJ*($SSOLDQFHVEUDQGHGILOWHUVLQ*($SSOLDQFHVDQG+RWSRLQWUHIULJHUDWRUVSURYLGHVRSWLPDO

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are important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualifed non-GE Appliances branded

filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances

branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.

If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com or call

GE Appliances Parts and Acessories, 877.959.8688. In Canada, call 800.661.1616.

WARNING

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10 49-60814 Rev. 1

Climate Control Drawer

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The Climate Control feature is a system of dampers, a

fan, a temperature thermistor, and a heater. The Climate

Control drawer can be used to store items at their

optimum temperatures.

The drawer is tightly sealed to prevent the drawer’s

temperature from causing temperature fluctuations in the

rest of the refrigerator.

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their optimum temperatures. See Climate Control Chart

below.

CONTROL LOCK—8VHWKLVIHDWXUHWRORFNWKH

temperature controls.

NOTE: When the controls on the Climate Control drawer

are turned off, the drawer will maintain temperatures at

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Climate Control Chart

NOTE: Results may vary

depending on packaging, starting

temperature and other food traits.

Control Lock

Press and hold this pad for 3 seconds

to lock the settings for the Climate

Control drawer. To unlock, press and

hold for another 3 seconds.

Citrus Setting (39–47°F) (3.9-8.3°C)

Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Pineapple, Cantaloupe

Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant,

Squash

Produce Setting (31–38°F) (-0.6 - 3.3°C)

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Blackberries, Grapes, Plums, Nectarines, Apples

Asparagus, Broccoli, Corn, Mushrooms, Spinach,

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Meat Setting (27–37°F) (-2.8 - 2.8°C)

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49-60814 Rev. 1 11

USING THE REFRIGERATOR: 6WURUDJH'UDZHUV

Storage Drawers

Sealed Deli Pan

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lunch meats and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and

snacks. The pan and shelf to which it is attached can be

adjusted to any height.

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the

drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

Sealed Produce Pan

The top pan is designed to provide constant high

humidity levels.

Make sure the drawers are closed completely to

maintain the correct humidity level.

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the

drawers should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.

Drawer/Pan Removal

To remove a drawer/pan:

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holder.

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To replace a drawer/pan:

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making sure the wire holder fits into the grooves on

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into the wire holder.

12 49-60814 Rev. 1

Shelves

USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Shelves

Lighted Vegetable Drawer Shelf

The lighted vegetable drawer shelf provides lighting for

the lower compartments. The lights are recessed into the

shelf to illuminate the drawers below.

To remove shelf:

1. Remove the top drawer (see Drawer/pan removal

section).

2. Push down gently on the back center of the climate

control drawer top surface to release the bottom of the

water tank cover. Pull out and down to remove the water

tank cover and expose the wire harness.

3. Lift the shelf and carefully pull forward to expose the

wires.

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refrigerator.

To replace shelf:

1. Carefully set the shelf onto the side rails, leaving the

plug exposed.

2. Plug the shelf into the refrigerator.

3. Carefully slide the shelf into place.

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behind the gasket hanging down from the vegetable

drawer shelf. Gently push the bottom of the water tank

cover until the bottom snaps into the the top of the

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5. Replace the drawer (see Drawer/pan removal section).

Water Tank Cover

Climate

Control

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Surface

Water Tank

Cover

Lighted

Vegetable

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To rearrange shelves

Tempered glass shelves in the fresh food compartment

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adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf

arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.

To remove shelves:

Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out

of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

To replace 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.

CAUTION

Handle glass shelves carefully. Glass

shelves and covers may break if exposed to impact,

such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is

designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.

49-60814 Rev. 1 13

USING THE REFRIGERATOR: Bins and Baskets

Bins and Baskets

Door bins

All door bins, except for the deep gallon door bin, are

adjustable using one of 2 tabs on each end of the bin.

They can be moved up and down to many different

positions to meet your storage needs. The deep gallon

door bin can be removed for cleaning.

To remove any bin:

Lift the bin up and slide it toward you.

Adjustable

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Gallon

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Freezer baskets

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To remove:

Pull basket out. Lift the front of the basket up and then

take it out.

14 49-60814 Rev. 1

Care and Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Outside

The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim.

The stainless steel doors and door handles can be

cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel

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of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a

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on the stainless steel.

Silver-accented plastic parts.

Wash parts with soap or other mild detergents. Wipe

clean with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel.

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cleaners containing bleach because these products can

scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Should drip tray need cleaning use lime remover.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking

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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

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sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or

controls.

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between the doors.

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tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of

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wipe dry.

Behind the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from

the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,

particularly cushioned coverings and those with

embossed surfaces.

Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the

refrigerator.

Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position

by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side

direction may result in damage to the floor covering or

refrigerator.

Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you

don’t roll over the power cord or water supply line.

Preparing for Vacation

CAUTION

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with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and

covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature

changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.

Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small

pieces if it breaks.

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dishwasher.

Set the icemaker power switch to the OFF position

and be sure to shut off the water supply to the

refrigerator.

For long vacations or absences, remove food from

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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 door open.

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and

leave controls at regular settings. However, if the room

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follow the same instructions as for long vacations.

49-60814 Rev. 1 15

CARE AND CLEANING

Care and Cleaning

Replacing the Lights

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Light

Columns

The columns along the back wall of the fresh food and

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behind the top pan in the fresh food compartment and the

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light.

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16 49-60814 Rev. 1

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for

local inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer –.HHSWKHVHLQVWUXFWLRQVIRU

future reference.

• Skill level – ,QVWDOODWLRQRIWKLVDSSOLDQFHUHTXLUHV

basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time –5HIULJHUDWRU,QVWDOODWLRQ

15 minutes

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

Installation

Instructions

Refrigerator

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.ca

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard.

These appliances are top heavy, especially with any

doors open, and must be secured to prevent tipping

forward which could result in death or serious injury.

Read and follow the entire installation instructions for

securing the appliance with the anti-tip system.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard.

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result in fire, explosion, or death.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with

choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to

have access to small parts during the installation of

this product.

CAUTION

Lifting Hazard

This unit is very heavy. To reduce the risk of

person injury during maneuvering and installing

this appliance, 4 people are required for proper

installation.

CAUTION

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the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be

careful closing doors when children are in the area.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

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replaced by a qualified service professional with an

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fire, or electrical shock.

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unit.

This appliance must be installed with a means in the

fixed house wiring or circuit breaker for disconnecting

the appliance from the electrical supply after

installation.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

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it will not run often enough to maintain proper

temperatures.

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will not perform properly.

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water (rain, etc.) or direct sunlight.

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loaded.

For proper installation, the refrigerator/freezer

must be placed on a level surface of hard material

the same height as the rest of the flooring. This

surface should be strong enough to support a fully

loaded refrigerator, or approximately

1,500 lbs. (680.39 kg) each.

49-60814 Rev. 1 17

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

Water And Electrical Locations

The opening must be prepared with the electrical

and the cold water supply located as shown.

The Cutout Depth Must Be 24” (60.96 cm)

The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond

adjacent cabinetry for standard installation.

Additional Specifications

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required. An individual properly grounded branch

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a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle

recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be

located on the rear wall as shown.

• The water line can enter the opening through

the floor or back wall. The water line should be

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kit

between the cold water line and water connection

location, long enough to extend to the front of the

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shut-off valve in the water line is required.

*Finished Width

6-3/4"

Electrical

Area

85" max

Finished

Opening

75" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

Area

24"

3 1/2"

Water Supply

3 1/2"

42" Models 16-1/4"

48" Models 18-1/4"

6-3/4"

*The finished cutout width must be:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

* Shipping height.

The refrigerator

can be adjusted

to fit into a cutout

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leveling legs

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adjustment.

Product Clearances

These refrigerators are equipped with a 3-position

door stop. The factory-set 115° door swing can be

adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or

walls is restricted.

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clearance to a wall, for framed and stainless steel

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is maintained, but pan removal is restricted.

Models A B C

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(72.71cm)

*84"

From

Floor

26-1/8"

Depth Including Handles:

28-7/8"

42" or 48"

Frame to Frame

41", or 47"

Case Width

*83-1/2"

Rear

23-7/8"

Behind

Frame

*Min. Distance

to Wall

SIDE PANELS

Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the

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panels will slip into the side case trim. Secure the

panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop

fastener strips. Order the side panels from the cabinet

manufacturer.

• Cut a notch in the top front corner as shown to allow

clearance for corner keys in the front side trim.

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*84"

2-9/16"

24"

*3" to 4"

3/16"

1-7/8"

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

23-9/16"

From Rear of

Refrigerator

Case Trim

Refrigerator

Door

Stainless Steel

Top View

90° DOOR SWING

Scale 1:1

Frameless Cabinets:

The case trim overlaps

cabinets at the top

and sides. Therefore,

frameless cabinets may

require filler strips to

prevent interference

with cabinet door

swing. The opening

must allow for filler

strips.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

REQUIRED

• Tinsnips to cut banding

• Stepladder

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• Tape measure

• Gloves

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• 5-Gal. Bucket with cover

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• Appliance hand truck

• Tubing cutter

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• #2 Phillips screwdriver

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• Safety glasses

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• Pliers

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Refrigerator Tubing kits

• Water shut-off valve

• Custom panels for doors and grille panel

• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry

• Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for

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HARDWARE SUPPLIED

• Water filter bypass plug

• Toekick

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GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

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fire, or electrical shock.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

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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.

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placed on a level surface of hard material that is

at the same height as the rest of the flooring. This

surface should be strong enough to support a fully

loaded refrigerator, or approximately 1,500 lbs.

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NOTE: Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large

section of the cardboard carton and place under

the refrigerator where you are working.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE

WARNING

Connect to potable water supply

only.

• A cold water supply is required for automatic

icemaker operation. The water pressure must be

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plastic

tubing between house cold water line and the water

connection location.

• The tubing should be long enough to extend to the

front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to

accommodate the bend leading into the water line

connection.

NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved plastic

tubing is supplied in the SmartConnect

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line because the line is under pressure at all times.

Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age

and cause water damage to your home.

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in the following lengths:

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Shut off the main water supply.

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the

line of water.

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valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.

The shut-off valve should be located where it will be

easily accessible.

• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.

Run about a quart of water through the tubing into

a bucket. Shut off the water supply at the shut-off

valve.

NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in

many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make

sure a saddle type valve complies with your local

plumbing codes.

STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard.

The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the

bottom—be careful when moving. When using a hand

truck, handle from the side only.

• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom, remove

the outer carton.

• Slide out the back corner posts (2).

• Slide the carton off the top of the cabinet.

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base channels in the tie-downs.

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the skid.

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• The support blocks on the bottom of the refrigeration

case must be removed

before the refrigerator is

taken off the skid or damage

will occur. Carefully tilt the

refrigerator and slide the

blocks out from beneath.

• Remove the toekick and set

aside for final installation.

• Lift the refrigerator off the

skid with an appliance dolly.

Handle from the sides.

Remov

Tie Dow

Toekick

Floor

Cold Water Line

STEP 2 MOVE THE

REFRIGERATOR INTO THE HOUSE

• Re-use the corner posts from the packaging to

protect stainless steel models. Run the appliance

dolly straps over the posts and under the handles.

• Leave the protective film on the refrigerator until

installation is complete. IMPORTANT: Never lift the

refrigerator by the handle or push against the grille

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• Avoid laying the unit on its back or side to prevent

sealed system restrictions.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted

in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed

plumber.

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