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Truth or Myth? Answer Explanation
When the refrigerator is installed, or after replac-
ing the water filter, I must dispense water for five
minutes.
TRUE
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 capacity, I
should dispense 12 and 18 hours after installation.
TRUE Dispensing 3-4 cubes 12 hours and 18 hours after installation, allows
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.
I can use the water filter bypass plug to determine if
the filter requires replacement.
TRUE Decrease in flow from the water dispenser, or decreased ice production,
may indicate the need to replace the water filter. Install the water filter
bypass plug (provided with the refrigerator on some models*), and
check flow from the dispenser. If water flow returns to normal with the
bypass plug in place, replace the water filter.
The top of the refrigerator doors will always be
aligned.
MYTH Several things can affect the fresh food door alignment, including the
floor the refrigerator is installed on and loading of doors. If the top of
the fresh food doors are not aligned, use a 1/4” allen wrench to adjust
the right/left hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom
right or left hand side of the door; open the freezer door to access the
screw.
Refrigerator door handles can be easily tightened. TRUE If door handles are loose or have a gap, the handle can be adjusted
using a 1/8” allen wrench, on set screws located on the ends of the
handles.
There may be odor and taste problems with your ice. TRUE After starting the ice maker throw away 24 hours of ice production to
avoid odor and taste problems.
I can make fine adjustments to the fresh food doors
to align them.
TRUE If the fresh food doors are not aligned, use a 1/4” Allen wrench to adjust
the right hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom of
the right/left door. Open the freezer door to access.
Door handles should always be removed for
installation.
MYTH Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. If the doors must be
removed do not remove the handles, or if the refrigerator will fit easily
through the passage way opening. Adjust handles that are loose or
have a gap, by adjusting 1/8” set screws on either end of handles.
Door removal is always required for installation. MYTH Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. Doors should only be
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.
TRUE Door mechanism works best if installed at 90°+. If installed at 180°,
remove the door from the mid hinge, and swing the door 180° before
reinstalling. See Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors.
There is an adjustment to rear wheels. MYTH Front leveling legs are adjustable and should be used to balance the
refrigerator. Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door
adjustment.
Check for leaks after all water connections are made. TRUE While purging the air from the water system, check all water line
connections for leaks. Check the connection to the household water
supply at back of refrigerator, and door water line connect.
My LCD display will always be on when I plug the
power cord in at installation.
MYTH If the refrigerator has been stored in a cold environment, the LCD 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.
MYTH Do not use wax, polish, bleach, or other products containing chlorine
on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. Check this instruction
under “Cleaning the Outside” for full details.
Truth or Myth (cont.)
SERVICE
Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s man-
ual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling
800.GE.CARES 800.432.2737. In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.
*Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800-GECARES.
In Canada call 800.561.3344.