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GEAppliances.com
. . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Dispenser* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Autofill* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Climate Zone & Temperature
Controlled Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,17
Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Preparing to Install the
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
Installing the Refrigerator . . . . . . . 24-34
Installing the Water Line . . . . . . . . 35-37
Troubleshooting Tips
Truth or Myth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42
Consumer Support
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . .45
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . Back Cover
*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.
and GNE are Standard Depth Models (SD)
. . . . . . 39, 40
Les numéros de modèle commençant par PFE, GFE,
Les numéros de modèle commençant par GYE, PYE
Los modelos que comienzan con las letras
PFE, GFE, DFE, PFH, y GNE son Modelos con
239D4106P020 49-60716-5 10-15 GE
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
GE and GE Profile™ models
Models that start with PFE, GFE, DFE, PFH,
Models that start with GYE, PYE and PWE
are Counter Depth Models (CD)
Réfrigérateurs
Manuel d'utilisation
et instructions
d'installation
Modèles GE et GE Profile™
La section française commence à la
DFE, PFH, et GNE sont des modèles
de profondeur normale (PN).
et PWE sont des modèles de profondeur
de comptoir (PC).
Refrigeradores
Manual del Propietario e
Instrucciones de Instalación
GE y GE Profile™ modelos
La sección en español empieza en la
Profundidad Estándar (SD)
Los modelos que comienzan con las
letras GYE, PYE y PWE son Modelos con
Profundidad de Mesada (CD)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Features ......4, 5 GE and GE Profile™ models Controls ......6–9 Dispenser* .

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY GE Appliances website For more information on your refrigerator’s operation, visit GEAppliances.com www. 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”.

  • Page 3: Proper Disposal Of Your Old Refrigerator

    GEAppliances.com SAFETY (CONT.) WARNING Tip Over Hazard. Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE) are top heavy, especially with any doors open. These models must be secured with the anti-tip floor bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Features

    About the features. * Space-saving ice maker* QuickSpace™ shelf* Ice maker and bin are located on the door creating Functions as a normal full-sized shelf when needed and more usable storage space. easily slides back to store tall items below. Showcase LED lighting Spillproof shelves LED lighting is positioned throughout the interior to...
  • Page 5 About the features. * GEAppliances.com Door ice bin* 1. Open left fresh food door. Latch 2. Pull down latch to release bin door. 3. Using handhold lift ice bucket up and out to clear locators in bottom of bin. Ice bucket 4.

  • Page 6: Controls

    About the controls with temperature settings. PFE28,PYE22P Control Style A, LCD External Control Temperature Express Mode Settings Refrigerator Control Precise Fill Cubed Lock Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Auto Fill Light Recommended: 37 °F Actual Set Cubed Water Crushed Energy Smart GFE28, GFE26, DFE28, GYE22 Control Style B, External Control Recommended: 0°F...
  • Page 7 About the controls with temperature settings. GEAppliances.com Changing the Temperature for Control Style A To Change the Refrigerator Temperature: To turn OFF cooling system, access SETTINGS from the HOME screen. Page over and tap COOLING SYSTEM ON. Access By: Temperature Button Temperature Press DONE to return to HOME screen.

  • Page 8: Controls Features

    About the controls - features. GFE28, GFE26, Control Style A, External Controls Control Style B, External Controls PFE28, PYE22P DFE28, GYE22 Temperature Express Mode Settings Control Precise Fill Cubed Lock Auto Fill Light Cubed Water Crushed Hands-free Autofill* Photo upload* Hands-free Autofill uses sensors to monitor container Insert USB memory stick to upload personal height to automatically dispense filteredwater without...

  • Page 9: Controls

    About the controls - features.* GEAppliances.com GNE29, PWE23 Controls Style C, Internal Controls Refrigerator Hold 3 Sec for °F/°C Recommended: 37 °F Actual Set Energy Smart Recommended: 0°F Freezer Energy Smart Override Hold 3 Seconds Door Alarm Ice Maker Lock Controls Hold 3 Seconds Reset Filter Hold 3 Seconds...
  • Page 10 About the dispenser.* If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, Water & Ice Dispenser (See About the controls there may be air in the water line system. Press the dispenser with temperature settings & paddle for at least five minutes to remove trapped air from the About the control features) water line and to fill the water system.
  • Page 11 About autofill.* GEAppliances.com To Use HANDS FREE AUTO FILL: • Center container on Recess Dispenser Tray and remove hand from container • Press AUTO FILL To Stop AUTO FILL • Press CANCEL, to resume filling press AUTO FILL. Important Facts about AUTO FILL •...

  • Page 12: About Appliance Communication

    GE WiFi Connect (for customers in the United States): GE WiFi Connect Enabled* Your refrigerator is GE WiFi Connect Enabled. A WiFi communication card is built into the product allowing it to communicate with your Smart Phone for remote monitoring, control, and notifications. Please visit www.

  • Page 13: Water Filter Cartridge

    ® for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has 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’s standards for quality, performance and reliability.

  • Page 14: Fresh Food Storage Options

    About the fresh food storage options. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To remove: Remove all items from the shelf. Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out.
  • Page 15 GEAppliances.com Non-Adjustable Dairy Bin* To remove: Lift the dairy bin straight up, To replace: Engage the bin in the molded door then pull out. supports and push down. The bin will lock in place. See page 33. Adjustable Bins on the Door Drop down tray * Adjustable bins can easily be carried from refrigerator to work area.

  • Page 16: Controlled Drawer

    About the climate zone and temperature controlled drawer. ClimateZone Keep fruits and vegetables organized in separate 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* The Temperature Controlled Drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control.

  • Page 17: To Remove/Replace Drawer Divider

    GEAppliances.com How to Remove and Replace the Adjustable Deli/Produce Drawer To remove: To replace: Pull the drawer out to the stop position. Pull left and right slides until fully extended. Lift the front of the drawer up and out. Place drawer back in first and rotate drawer front down to seat on slide.

  • Page 18: About The Freezer

    About the freezer. Freezer Basket and Drawer Basket. Drawer Ice Bucket * 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: To remove, PYE and PWE models only:...

  • Page 19: Freezer

    About the automatic ice maker. A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Ice Maker* You may hear a buzzing sound each time the ice maker fills with water. The ice maker will produce seven cubes Ice maker per cycle approximately 100–130 cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow...

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim. Silver-accented plastic parts. The stainless steel doors and door handles (on some Wash parts with soap or other mild detergents. Wipe clean models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Lights

    An authorized technician will need to replace the LED light. If this assembly needs to be replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344 in Canada. *Select Models Only...

  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER AND DISPENSER If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com (in Canada at www.

  • Page 23: Moving The Refrigerator

    Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS All measurements are given with leveling leg fully retracted. Case Depth w/o Counter Depth (CD) Models Only Standard Depth (SD) Models Only ” SD Doors 29 ” CD ” ” ” SD ” CD Height from floor to hinge ”...

  • Page 24: Installing The Refrigerator

    Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD REFRIGERATOR LOCATION DOOR HANDLE • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature Handle Design varies based on models, however will go below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often Installation is same.
  • Page 25 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont) Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or have Disconnect the water line from the back of the unit by a second person support the door. pressing down on the dark grey collar while pulling up on the water line.
  • Page 26 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont) REINSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator, follow Note: for proper installation later, please follow the next step details below for critical alignments. carefully. Remove the tape and keeping the door as Reinstall center hinge first and torque the screws to 65 straight as possible, open the door to 90º...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Freezer Door

    Installation Instructions REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR Pull the freezer door open to full extension. Pull the slide Mechanism to full extension using both Remove 3 attachment screws, located at the bottom hands simultaneously. on each side of the freezer door using 3/8” hex socket Remove the basket resting on the slides.
  • Page 28 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.) Instructions for adjusting freezer door gaps: IMPORTANT! The 6 mounting screws (3 on each side) are NOT interchangeable with the center or top hinge screws. Drawer screws have flat washer heads, and other screws have lines/ribs on washer heads. After installation of the freezer door, check for uniform gaps (top and bottom of right and left hand side) with the template provided.
  • Page 29 Installation Instructions LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR (cont.) Lift the door on the side requiring adjustment, rotate the cam to required position. 0 - Initial position 1 - Lift by 0.050” -1 - Lower by 0.050” -2 - Lower by 0.100 -3 - Lower by 0.150”...
  • Page 30 Installation Anti-Tip Floor Bracket PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, Instructions and ZWE Models Only TOOLS YOU WILL NEED WARNING Tip Over Hazard. 1/8” (3 mm) Drill Bit and Tape measure Electric or Hand Drill Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE) are top heavy, especially with any doors 5/16”...
  • Page 31 Installation Instructions LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR CONCRETE Wall and Floor Construction: AT-2 BRACKET (cont.) • Anchors required (not provided): 4 each 1/4” (6 mm) x 1-1/2” (38 mm) lag bolts Figure 2 – Acceptable 4 each 1/2” (12 mm) O.D. sleeve anchors Screw Placement Locations •...
  • Page 32 You may need to pry open the clamp. sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter.
  • Page 33 Installation Instructions TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Remember a level refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When When the left the left Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house water door is door is...
  • Page 34 Position the bin hooks over the bin locator and push forward until inserted fully. Push bin down until locked into posi- tion. Bin hook rear each side Bin locator each side GE Appliances General Electric Company Refer to 239D4129P002 Pub No. 31-45498 Louisville, KY 40225 GEAppliances.com...

  • Page 35: Installing The Water Line

    When using any electrical device (such as a power Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation drill) during installation, be sure the device is double is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 36 Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture the line of water. with age and cause water damage to your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada...
  • Page 37 Pipe Clamp Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten...

  • Page 38: Normal Operating Conditions

    Normal operating conditions. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... WHOOSH... The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

  • Page 39: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What to Do Water filter indicated as installed Water filter installed backward or is Check for leak.
  • Page 40 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips (cont) Problem Possible Causes What to Do No water or ice cube production* Supply line or shutoff valve is clogge Call a plumber Water filter is clogged Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install bypass plug** Filter cartridge not properly installed Remove and reinstall filter cartridge,...

  • Page 41: Truth Or Myth

    Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s SERVICE manual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances. com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737 Truth or Myth Truth or Myth? Answer Explanation The refrigerator water filter may require replacement...
  • Page 42 Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s SERVICE manual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances. com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737 Truth or Myth (cont.) Truth or Myth? Answer Explanation Door removal is always required for installation.
  • Page 43 NOTES. GEAppliances.com...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your technician NOT submit the data to GE at the time of service. For the Period of:...

  • Page 45: Rpwfe Water Filter Cartridge Limited

    Date * If your GE part fails because of a manufacturing defect within thirty days from the date of original purchase for use, we will give you a new or, at our option, a rebuilt part without charge. Return the defective part to the parts supplier from whom it was purchased together with a copy of the “proof of purchase” for the part. If the part is defective and shows no signs of abuse, it will be exchanged.

  • Page 46: Performance Data Sheet

    • Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes. Tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 in model GE RPWF and GE RPWFE for the reduction of the claims specified on the performance data sheet.

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