Use and Care Guide

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water for five minutes.
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A newly installed refrigerator or water filter contains air in the water
lines. Press the dispenser paddle and dispense cold water for at least
5 minutes to remove air from the water line, and flush the filter.
To fill the ice bucket to the maximum
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after installation.
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ice to disperse within the ice bucket, which in turns calls on the ice
maker to produce additional ice. Normal ice production = 100 cubes
in 24 hours.
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determine if the filter requires replacement.
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the water filter bypass plug (provided with the refrigerator on some
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normal with the bypass plug in place, replace the water filter.
The top of the refrigerator doors will always
be aligned.
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access the screw.
Refrigerator door handles can be easily
tightened.
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handles.
There may be odor and taste problems with
your ice.
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avoid odor and taste problems.
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doors to align them.
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adjust the right hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the
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installation.
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removed do not remove the handles, or if the refrigerator will fit easily
through the passage way opening. Adjust handles that are loose or
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installation.
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removed when necessary to prevent damage from passage way or
access to final location.
Refrigerator doors that won’t close after
installation, can be adjusted to close properly.
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remove the door from the mid hinge, and swing the door 180° before
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refrigerator. Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door
adjustment.
Check for leaks after all water connections
are made.
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connections for leaks. Check the connection to the household water
supply at back of refrigerator, and door water line connect.
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plug the power cord in at installation.
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may be slow to give a proper display. Give the refrigerator enough
time to warm up, and the display should be okay.
Any packaging residue can be cleaned off
the refrigerator using any cleaner.
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on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. Check this
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*Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800-GECARES.
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