GE Refrigerator

To Change the Refrigerator Temperature:

Press the Fridge button and current set temperature will display. Pressing and releasing the button will cycle through the available temperature settings. Press and hold button for Turbo Cool feature. The display will show tC. 

To Change the Freezer Temperature:

Press the Freezer button and current set temperature will display. Pressing and releasing the button will cycle through the available temperature settings. Press and hold button for Turbo Freeze feature. The display will show tF.

Cooling system can be turned off by pressing and holding Freezer and Start Heating. OFF will be displayed. To turn on, press Fridge or Freezer. On will be displayed.

Turning the cooling system off stops the cooling to the refrigerator, but it does not shut off the electrical power.

Important Facts About Your Dispenser

• Do not add ice from trays or bags to the door ice maker bucket. It may not crush or dispense.

• Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute remove the ice bucket, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

• Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the door ice maker bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage drawer may cause the ice maker or auger to jam. 

• To keep dispensed ice from missing the glass, put the glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.

• Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBED ICE. This happens occasionally when a few cube accidentally get directed to the crusher.

• After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from the chute.

• Sometimes a small mound of snow will form on the door int eh ice chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

To Use the Internal Water Dispenser*

The water dispenser is located on the left wall inside the refrigerator compartment.

1. Hold the glass against the recess.

2. Push the water dispenser button.

3. Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2-3 seconds after releasing the dispenser button. Water may continue to dispense after the button is released. 

If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is firs installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser button for at least 5 minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and fill the water system. During this process, the dispenser noise may be loud as the air is purged from the water line system To flush out impurities in the water line, throw away the first 6 glassfuls of water.

NOTE: To avoid water deposits, the dispenser should be cleaned periodically by wiping with a clean cloth or sponge.

AUTOFILL

To Use HANDS FREE AUTOFILL:

• Center container on Recess Dispenser Tray as far back as possible without activating paddle and remove hand from container.
• Press AUTOFILL

To Stop AUTOFILL

• Press AUTOFILL to stop

Important Facts about AUTOFILL

• For optimum results, use a uniform container between 4-8" (10-20 cm) tall and 2-6" (5-15 mc) wide.
• Fill level and functionality may vary on containers taller than 8" (20 cm) or wider than 6" (15 cm).
• Container volumes may vary, if error message "Not Found" is given, try a different container.
• AUTOFILL will time out.
• Handles, straws, and garnishes on the rim of the container my cause overfilling or variation in fill volumes.
• Splashing may occur depending on the location of the container, water flow rate, container shape, and ice cubes.
• Keep sensors clean with a clean damp cloth, and do not spray liquid or cleaners directly on sensors.  
• AUTOFILL works best with household water pressure of 60 to 100 psi (414 to 689 kPa).
• Ice in container may affect fill volume. If issues are experienced, use less ice.

Single Serve Keurig K-Cup Brewer*

Important Facts about HOT WATER 

GE WiFi Connect**

(for customer in the United States, its territories, and Canada)

GE WiFi Connect Enabled* (PFE28P, PFD28, PYD22, PYE22P, PFH models only)

If your refrigerator has a Connected Appliance information label located on the inside as shown, your refrigerator can be connected to your WiFi network, allowing it to communicate with your smart phone for remote monitoring, control and notifications. Depending on the refrigerator model you have, you either have a WiFi communication card built into the product, or a part for an external WiFi ConnectPlus Module (sold separately).

GE WiFi Connect Optional*

Your refrigerator is GE WiFi Connect compatible using the GE ConnectPlus module that is provided with your refrigerator. To connect this appliance to the internet you will need to attach the module to your appliance through the communication port in the appliance. The GE ConnectPlus will allow your appliance to communicate with your smart phone fo remote appliance monitoring, control and notifications. Please visit GEAppliances.com/connect to learn more about connected appliance features, to learn what connected appliance App's will work with your Smart Phone and to learn where you can purchase a GE ConnectPlus.**

WiFi Connectivity: For assistance with the appliance or the ConnectPlus network connectivity (for models that are WiFi enabled or WiFi optional), please call 1-800-220-6899.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located in the fresh food interior on the left side wall, near the top.

Select models use radio frequency Identification (RFID) to detect leaks and monitor filter status. The RFID technology is certified by the FCC.

When to Replace the Filter Cartridge

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if 170 gallons (643.52 liters) of water has been dispensed or the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

Touch Screen Models: A filter status message will appear on the screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. The filter status will automatically update when the filter is replaced.

Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light will illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to be replaced.

On some models, if replacing the filter does not automatically turn off the replace filter indicator on the display, press and hold the water button for 3 seconds until you see the "Replace Water Filter" indicator and hear the tone, which indicates the filter has been reset.

For Product with RPWFE Filter

Removing the filter

DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE! Twisting may damage refrigerator or filter.

1. Remove the old cartridge by opening he filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allow it to swing outward.

2. When the cartridge can no longer swing, gently pull to unseat from the cartridge holder. A small amount of water may drip out.

DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE

Installing the Filter

1. Center the cartridge with cartridge holder with the word FRONT facing outward. Push the cartridge inward until it is fully seated. FRONT should be centered with the cartridge holder for proper installation. The RED indicators should not be visible.

2. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.

For product with XWFE Filter

Filter Bypass Plug

To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, you Must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, visit us on-line at geappliances.com/service. In Canada, visit geappliance.ca/service. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without either the filter or the bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed int eh same way as a filter cartridge.

Rearranging the Shelves

Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.

Quick Space Shelf *

This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below.

This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated (just like spillproof shelves).

NOTE: The back half of the Quick Space Shelf is not adjustable.

*Select Models Only

Right Door Bins

FIXED BINS can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.

To remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out.

ROTATING BIN:*

To remove: Rotate bin outward then lift straight up. To remove place hand under metal base and lift up.

To remove Metal Base: Place hand under metal base and lift up.

Left Door Bins

DISPENSER MODELS - FIXED BIN

To remove: Lift the bin straight up, then pull out.

The ice maker door bins are not interchangeable, note the location upon removal and replace the bin in its proper location.

NON-DISPENSER MODELS - ADJUSTABLE BINS*

Adjustable bins can easily be moved up or down the inside of the door to give better flexibility for storage.

To remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out.

*Select Models Only

How to Remove and Replace Drawer

To remove:

1. Pull the drawer out to the stop position.

2. Lift the front of the drawer up and out.

To replace:

1. Pull left and right slides until fully extended.

2. Place drawer back in first and rotate drawer front down to seat on slide.

3. Push the drawer in to closed position.

How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider*

To remove:

1. Pull the drawer out to the stop position.

2. Raise the front side of the divider to unlock it from the rear wall of the drawer.

To replace:

1. Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the drawer.

2. Push the divider down.

Freezer Basket and Drawer

1. Basket

2. Drawer

3. Ice Bucket* (Available on Non-Dispense models only. Available as a IM Kit on some models)

Non-Adjustable Bin in the Freezer*

To remove:

Push in plastic tab on either left or right side.

To replace:

Slide bin into location until it locks into place.

Basket Removal

To remove, standard depth models only:

1. Open freezer door to the stop position.

2. Remove freezer door bin by pushing plastic tab on either left or right side to release bin hinge pin.

3. Remove freezer basket by lifting up the rear of the basket and moving basket rearward until the front of the basket can be rotated upward and out.

4. Lift it out to remove.

To remove, counter depth models only:

1. Open refrigerator doors.

2. Open freezer door to the stop position.

3. Remove freezer basket by lifting up the rear of the basket and rotate it upward.

4. Lift it out to remove.

To replace:

Reverse step 1 through 4 to replace

Automatic Ice Maker*

The ice maker will produce seven cubes per cycle approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door opening and other use conditions.

The ice maker will fill with water when it cools to 15ºF (-10ºC). A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.

If the refrigerator is operated before the water line connection is made to the unit or if the water supply to an operating refrigerator is turned off, make sure that the ice maker is turned off. Once the water has been connected to the refrigerator, the ice maker may be turned on. See the table below for details.

You may hear a buzzing sound each time the ice maker fills with water.

Throw away the first bin of ice to allow the water line to clear. It is normal for ice to appear discolored in the first 24 hours of production, or after water filter replacement.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the ice maker will stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

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

NOTE: In homes with lower-thank-average water pressure, you may hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice. 

How to Turn the Ice Maker On/Off

Ice Bucket and Dispenser*

• Open the ice box door on inside of the left door.
• Pull up and out on the ice bucket in the left hand door to remove it from the compartment.
• To replace the ice bucket, set it on the guide brackets and push until the ice bucket seats properly.
• If bucket cannot be replaced, rotate the ice bucket for 1/4 run clockwise.

Ice Maker

(Available on Non Dispense models, also available as IM Kit for some models)

There is additional ice storage in the freezer compartment drawer.

• Open the freezer drawer.
• The ice bucket is located on the left side of the upper basket.
• Pull the upper basket forward to remove the ice bucket.

*Select Models Only

Cleaning the Outside

FINGERPRINT RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL*, BLACK STAINLESS, SLATE, DARK SLATE, PAINTED - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim

IMPORTANT: The use of incorrect products may damage the outer finish of Fingerprint resistant Stainless and Black Stainless models. Please follow these instructions and use only the appropriate items below to clean your appliance surfaces.

• clean interior/exterior surfaces with warm water, mild soap or detergent, and a soft or microfiber cloth to avoid damage.
• Wipe the appliance surface dry with a soft clean cloth or microfiber towel to avoid streaking or water spotting.

STAINLESS STEEL - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim

NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle hardware and liners. If unintentional contact of cleaners with plastic parts does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.

Cleaning the Inside

To help 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 excess moisture out of sponge of cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface between the doors.

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. Rinse and wipe dry.

To clean the inside metal panel*, open the outer door using the Door in Door Latch. Clean the panel with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any stainless steel cleaner on the panel as it may damage the surrounding plastic.

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.

Preparing for Vacation

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.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

1. Turn refrigerator off or unplug the refrigerator.

2. Empty ice bucket.

3. Turn water supply off.

If you cut the water supply off, turn off the ice maker.

Upon returning from vacation:

1. Replace the water filter.

2. Run 2 gallons (7.57 liters) of water through the cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to flush the system.

Preparing to Move

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

Handle only from the sides of the refrigerator.

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

Refrigerator Lights (LEDs)

Appearance may vary by model.

There is LED lighting in refrigerator compartment and on the bottom of the refrigerator doors to light the freezer compartment.*

An authorized technician will need to replace the LED light.

If this assembly needs to be replaced, call GE Appliances Service at 1-800-432-2737 in the United States or 1-800-561-3344 in Canada.