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GEAppliances.com

Refrigerators

Bottom Freezer

239D3389P003    

Pub No. 49-60678    12-12 GE

Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions 

Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,  6 

Controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,  8 

Odor  Remover   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Dispenser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

Hot  Water   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Water  Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Fresh  Food  Storage  Options  . . . . .13,14 

Climate Zone & Temperature  

Controlled  Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16 

Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

Automatic Ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 

Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   19 

Replacing the Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the 

Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,  22 

Installing the Anti-Tip Bracket . . . 29, 30 

Installing  the  Refrigerator . . . . . . . 23–33

Installing  the  Water  Line . . . . . . . . 34-35 

Troubleshooting Tips

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Normal  Operating  Conditions  . . . . . . .37 

Service - Truth or Myth . . . . . . . . . 40,  41

Consumer Support

Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . .42 

State of California Water Treatment  

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . .44   

RPWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited 

Device Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Write the model and serial 
numbers here:

Model #

 ____________________

Serial # 

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Find these numbers on a label  
on the left side, near the middle  
of the refrigerator compartment.

GE Caf

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models 

Owner’s Manual and 

Installation Instructions

“CFE” refers to the model CFE29TSDSS - 

Standard Depth Model

“CYE” refers to the model CYE23TSDSS - 

Counter Depth Model

Summary of Contents for Cafe CYE23TSDSS

Page 1: ...frigerator 23 33 Installing the Water Line 34 35 Troubleshooting Tips 38 39 Normal Operating Conditions 37 Service Truth or Myth 40 41 Consumer Support Warranty for U S Customers 42 State of California Water Treatment Warranty 43 Performance Data Sheet 44 RPWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited Device Certificate 45 Consumer Support Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here Model ____________...

Page 2: ...ves In refrigerators with automatic ice makers avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden tempera...

Page 3: ...rician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Where a standard 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not use an adapter The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate A 115 Volt AC 60 H...

Page 4: ...rofoam Using container materials such as paper or plastic may result in a burn while holding the cup Do not use glass containers as thermal shock can cause the container to break and may result in scalding or lacerations Do not permit children to use the hot water dispenser The hot water dispensing knob requires both twist and push motions in order to reduce the risk of hot water being dispensed u...

Page 5: ...s Dairy bin Separate compartment for your items Utility bin A utility bin designed for flexible storage QuickSpace shelf Functions as a normal full sized shelf when needed and easily slides back to store tall items below Spillproof shelves Designed to capture your spills for easier clean up Removable condiment bin Separate bin designed for easy removal and storage Removable door bin Can be removed...

Page 6: ...press both buttons on lower sides and bin will drop down 3 Reverse to reinstall Door ice water filter Remove filter bypass plug Push the indent on the cover and open filter door Pull up on filter bypass plug and pull straight out to remove Installing the filter cartridge Push the indent at the bottom of the cover and open Lift door and align tabs on filter to filter holder and push filter into pla...

Page 7: ...ct the desired temperature Press DONE when finished to return to HOME screen To Change the Freezer Temperature Access By Temperature Button Activate By Below the word Freezer use the arrows to select the desired temperature Press DONE when finished to return to HOME screen To turn OFF cooling system access SETTINGS from the HOME screen Page over and tap COOLING SYSTEM ON Press DONE to return to HO...

Page 8: ...nts in ounces cups quarts or liters using paddle Refrigerator temp control Adjust freezer compartment temperature Fresh food temp control Adjust fresh food compartment temperature TurboFreeze setting Activate TurboFreeze to quickly restore freezer temperatures after frequent door openings TurboCool setting Activate TurboCool to quickly restore fresh food temperature after frequent door openings Od...

Page 9: ...owards the front of the refrigerator Remove the old filter by pulling out Remove the replacement filter from the plastic Insert the filter into the housing by pushing it in The filter will snap into place Temperature Express Modes Settings Water Replace Odor Filter Odor Filter To Reset the Odor Filter Replacement reminder on the main screen From the main screen on the LCD select Settings Scroll un...

Page 10: ...ave dispensed crushed ice repeatedly The snow will eventually evaporate If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed there may be air in the water line system Press the dispenser paddle for at least five minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system To flush out impurities in the water line throw away the first six full glasses of water WARNING...

Page 11: ...acts about HOT WATER WARNING Scalding Hazard The water coming from the dispenser is very hot and can cause scalds or burns Read all warnings prior to use See page 4 OZD V XVH D FRQWDLQHU WKDW LV VXLWDEOH IRU KRW OLTXLGV FHUDPLF styrofoam etc 7KH PD LPXP VLQJOH KRW ZDWHU GLVSHQVH DPRXQW LV R Additional hot water can be dispensed by restarting the hot water feature through the LCD screen 27 7 5 ZRUN...

Page 12: ... the system A newly installed filter cartridge will cause water to spurt from the dispenser Use a large pitcher or sports bottle to catch the water spray DO NOT use the hot water dispenser or hands free auto fill some models until all air is removed from the system 4 Reset Filter Status message Touch Screen Models Access RESET button through the Water Filter menu Non touch Screen Models Press and ...

Page 13: ... of the shelf locks into place Spillproof Shelves Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable Quick Space Shelf This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf below This shelf can be removed and replaced or relocated just like spillproof shelves NOTE The ...

Page 14: ... or relocate Slide in the bin just above the molded door supports and push down The bin will lock in place see page 33 Non Adjustable Dairy Bin To remove Lift the dairy bin straight up then pull out To replace Engage the bin in the molded door supports and push down The bin will lock in place See page 33 Drop down tray tray open 1 Open right fresh food door 2 Depress both buttons on lower sides of...

Page 15: ...sy access Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry 15 About the climate zone and temperature controlled drawer GEAppliances com F C MEAT BEVERAGE PRODUCE CHEESE CITRUS SELECT 32 34 36 38 40 Note when fresh food temperature is set to 40 or higher temperature controlled drawer can only be set to citrus CAUTION Laceration Hazard Do not sto...

Page 16: ...awer front down to seat on slide Push the drawer in to closed position How to Remove and Replace the Adjustable Deli Produce Drawer To remove Pull the drawer out to the stop position Slide pan divider to right to release it from pan To replace Reverse steps 1 and 2 to replace drawer divider How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider About the climate zone and temperature controlled drawer 16 ...

Page 17: ...top position Remove freezer door bin by pushing plastic tab on either left or right side to release bin hinge pin Remove freezer basket by lifting up the rear of the basket and moving basket rearward until the front of the basket can be rotated upward and out Lift it out to remove To remove CYE only Open fresh food doors Open freezer doorto the stop position Remove freezer basket by lifting up the...

Page 18: ...ng ice It is normal for several cubes to be joined together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink NOTE In homes with lower than average water pressure you may hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice Lift and pull Ice Box Door Ice Bucket and Dispenser 2SHQ WKH LFH ER GRRU RQ LQVLGH RI WKH OHIW door 3XOO XS DQG RXW RQ RQ WK...

Page 19: ...ay result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor When pushing the refrigerator back make sure you don t roll over the power cord or water supply line For long vacations or absences remove food and unplug the refrigerator Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon 15 ml of baking soda to one quart 1 liter of water Lea...

Page 20: ...resh food compartment and on the bottom of the fresh food doors to light the freezer compartment 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 ...

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