www.GEAppliances.com Refrigerators Profile Built-In Side by Side Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2­4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . .10 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .12, 13 Drawers and Baskets . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . .10, 11 Refrigerator Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . .14 Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .5 Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Model 42, 48 Profile Côte à Côte Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'installation La section française commence à la page 47 Installation Instructions Anti-Tip Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Dimensions, Clearances . . . . . . . .17 Door, Grille Panels . . . . . . . . .32, 33 Installation Space . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Panel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . .21­26 Water Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .37­39 Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .36 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . .42 Product Registration . . . . . . . .45, 46 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate . . . . .43 Warranty (Canadian) . . . . . . . . . . .40 Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 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. 49-60341-1 11-04 JR Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: s This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. s Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. s Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces. s Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. s In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. s 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. s Set the master power switch to the O (off) position before cleaning or making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. s Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Consumer Support 2 Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. 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. Operating Instructions Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: s Take off the doors. s Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. 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, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD (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. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 About the temperature controls. ADJUST TEMPERATURE COLDER REFRIGERATOR COLDER DISPLAY TEMP FREEZER WARMER 37 º F IS RECOMMENDED WARMER 0 º F IS RECOMMENDED HOLD FOR 3 SECS TO ACTIVATE Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com LOCK Operating Instructions ICE DISPENSER DOOR ALARM WATER CRUSHED CUBED QUICK ICE LIGHT RESET FILTER HOLD 3 SECS The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 37°F for the refrigerator compartment and 0°F for the freezer compartment. Allow 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. Installation Instructions To change the temperature, press and release the WARMER or COLDER button. SET will illuminate in the display, as well as the set temperature. To change the temperature, tap either the WARMER or COLDER button (while SET is 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. Once the desired temperature has been set, the temperature display will clear after 10 seconds. To display the temperature, the DISPLAY TEMP button 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. Troubleshooting Tips Performance Air Flow System 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. Consumer Support 5 Safety Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the top grille compartment. Flip up the panel top grille to access the water filter. Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 11/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER button on the dispenser for 3 seconds. NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser. When to Replace the Filter 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. Cartridge Holder Operating Instructions Filter Bypass Plug You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The bypass plug will be taped to the door bin in the new unit. NOTE: The dispenser and the icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. GWF Suggested Retail $34.95 USD Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center. Place the top of the cartridge up inside the cartridge holder and slowly turn it clockwise. 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. Installing the Filter Cartridge The filter cartridge is designed to filter 500 gallons of water (lasting approximately 12 months). Installation Instructions Filter Bypass Plug If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it counterclockwise. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. Lining 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 clockwise until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn. Consumer Support 6 Troubleshooting Tips About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Bins All door bins, except for the deep gallon door bin and freezer bins, are adjustable 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. To remove any bin: Lift the bin up and pull it toward you. Refrigerator bins Do not block Snugger CAUTION: Make sure that items do not block or fall into the ice chute. Operating Instructions To replace 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 snugger helps 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. Top freezer bin Installation Instructions Spillproof Shelves and Freezer Shelves The special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves. 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. Make sure you push the shelves all the way back in before you close the door. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions About the refrigerator doors. Refrigerator Doors The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones you are used to. The special 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. The resistance you feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door is loaded with food. Operating Instructions When the door is at 90° open, it will automatically close. Beyond this stop the door will stay open. Door Alignment If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door. 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.) After one or t ...