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GE DFE Series Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE DFE Series Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dispenser* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Autofill* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Single Serve Brewer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Controlled Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing to Install the
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing the Water Line . . . . . . . . . . . 42
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . 45
Truth or Myth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER SUPPORT
RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
*Select Models Only
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.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
. . . . . 3
OWNER'S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GE Profile™ Models
Models that start with DFE, GFE,
GFS, GNE, PFH, PFE, PFD and
GFD are Standard Depth
Models that start with GYE, GYS,
GWE, PYE, DYE, PWE, ZWE and
PYD are Counter Depth Models
. . . . . 24
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
. . 46
. . . . . . . 51
49-1000585 Rev. 4 11-22 GEA
Models (SD)
(CD)
ESPAÑOL

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Model # _________________ Serial # _________________ Find these numbers on a label on the left side, near the middle of the refrigerator compartment. GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-1000585 Rev. 4 11-22 GEA...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your WARNING refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions: stand on, or play in or with the appliance. or mental capabilities or lack of experience and replacing a light bulb, or cleaning.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet 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 electrical supply is required.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE HOT WATER DISPENSER WARNING Scalding Hazard. The hot water dispenser is capable of heating water to a temperature of approximately 185° °C). Water temperatures above 125° °C) can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Children, the disabled, and the elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features Space-saving ice maker* QuickSpace™ shelf* more usable storage space. and easily slides back to store tall items below. Showcase LED lighting Spillproof shelves Anti-slip Mat* opened. Liner that captures spills, keeps containers from shifting when the door is opened and is easily Drop-down tray* removable for cleaning.
  • Page 7 Features Space-saving ice maker* space. Showcase LED lighting Full-width temperature controlled drawer Adjustable temperature control bin that can accommodate larger items. Freezer Ice maker/Ice Bin* An ice maker in both compartments give you more ice whenever you need models. QuickSpace™ shelf* to store tall items below.
  • Page 8 Features Door ice bin* 1. Open left refrigerator door. 2. Pull down latch to release bin door. Latch locators in bottom of bin. 4. To replace the ice bucket, set it on the guide brackets and push until the ice bucket seats properly.

  • Page 9: Controls

    PFH28, PFE28K, DFE28, PFD28, PYE22K, PYD22, DYE22 Recommended: 0°F Freezer Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls GFD28, GFE28, GFE26, GFS26, GYS22, GYE22 Control Style C, GE Models Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds Error Complete Cubed Sensing Crushed NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls.
  • Page 10 Controls Changing the Temperature for Control Style A To Change the Refrigerator Temperature: Cooling system can be turned off by pressing and holding Freezer and Start Heating. OFF will be displayed. To Press the Fridge button and current set temperature turn on, press Fridge or Freezer.
  • Page 11 Controls Control Style A, External Controls Control Style B, External Controls Control Style C, External Controls GYE22, GYS22 Error Complete Cubed Sensing Crushed Hands-free Autofill* Cooling system On/Off Hands-free Autofill uses sensors to monitor container Control Style A - Press and hold Freezer and Start height to automatically dispense filtered water without Heating simultaneously to turn cooling system off.
  • Page 12 Controls Controls Style D, Internal Controls GNE29, GWE23, PWE23 Refrigerator Recommended: 37 °F Set Temp Recommended: 0°F Freezer Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds Door Alarm Freezer temp control have been left open.

  • Page 13: Dispenser

    Dispenser* Water & Ice Dispenser (See About the controls installed, there may be air in the water line system. Press with temperature settings the dispenser paddle for at least five minutes to remove & About the control trapped air from the water line and to fill the water features) system.

  • Page 14: Autofill

    AUTOFILL* To Use HANDS FREE AUTOFILL: back as possible without activating paddle and remove hand from container Press AUTOFILL To Stop AUTOFILL Press AUTOFILL to stop. Important Facts about AUTOFILL Handles, straws, and garnishes on the rim of the Sensors container my cause overfilling or variation in fill volumes.

  • Page 15: Single Serve Brewer

    Single Serve Keurig K-Cup Brewer* (Cont.) How to use the single serve dispenser Load the K-Cup Brewer CAUTION Cut/Puncture Hazard. firmly (you will hear a popping sound). • There are two sharp needles located inside the Close the Push to brewer.

  • Page 16: About Appliance Communication

    GE WiFi Connect Optional * You 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.

  • Page 17: Water Filter

    There is Red indicators FRONT should not be no assurance that brands other than GE Appliances filters visible meet our standards for quality, performance and reliability. If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit gewaterfilters.com.

  • Page 18: Refrigerator Storage Options

    Refrigerator Storage Options Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To remove: To replace: Remove all items from the shelf. While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the back of the shelf in a slot on the track. Tilt the shelf up at the front.
  • Page 19 Refrigerator Storage Options Right Door Bins FIXED BINS can easily be carried from refrigerator to ROTATING BIN*: work area. To remove: Rotate bin outward then lift straight up. To To remove: Lift bin straight up, then pull out. remove Place hand under metal base and lift up. To remove Metal Base: Place hand under metal base and lift up.

  • Page 20: Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer

    Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer ClimateZone compartments for easy access. Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. Temperature Controlled Drawer* drawer with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used for large miscellaneous items.
  • Page 21 Climate Zone & Temperature Controlled Drawer How to Remove and Replace Drawer To remove: Pull the drawer out to the stop position. Lift the front of the drawer up and out. To replace: Pull left and right slides until fully extended. Place drawer back in first and rotate drawer front down to seat on slide.

  • Page 22: Freezer

    Baskets, Drawers, and Bins Freezer Basket and Drawer Basket. Non-Adjustable Bin in the Freezer* To remove: Push in plastic tab on either left or right side Plastic Tabs To replace: Slide bin into location until it locks into place. Basket Removal To remove, standard depth models only: either left or right side to release bin hinge pin.

  • Page 23: Automatic Ice Maker

    Automatic Ice Maker A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Throw away the first maker Connect to potable water supply bin of ice to allow the WARNING only. A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker normal for ice to appear operation.

  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Outside FINGERPRINT RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL*, BLACK STAINLESS, SLATE, DARK SLATE, PAINTED - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim DO NOT use Stainless Steel cleaners on the door surfaces. IMPORTANT: Black Stainless models. Please follow these instructions and use only the appropriate items below to clean your appliance surfaces.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Lights

    Care and Cleaning Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side particularly cushioned coverings and those with direction may result in damage to the floor covering or embossed surfaces.

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