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 REINSTALLING  THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator, follow 

details below for critical alignments. 

Reinstall center hinge first and torque the screws to 

65 in-lbs. 

With the LH door at 90º to the front of 

the case, lower the refrigerator door onto the center 

hinge. Ensure that the door and hinge align correctly. 

Rotate doors closed and make sure moveable center 

sealing portion of the door aligns with the striker. 

If the 

door will not self-close after reinstalling, remove door, 

turn door upside down, check alignment mark and 

arrow; (there is an alignment mark on the door closure 

mechanism It corresponds to an alignment mark on  

the bottom end cap. Rotate door closure mechanism to 

align mark and arrow, reinstall door).

Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or 

have a second person support the door. Reinstall the 

top hinge and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs.

Be sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain relief to 

the top hinge.
Reinstall the hinge cover. 

Note:

 Ensure wires are not 

pinched or under screw bosses before tightening screws.

   REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont)

Note: for proper installation later, please follow the next step 

carefully.

 Fresh Food doors to be 

REMOVED

 and 

INSTALLED

opened at 90 with case front.

 REMOVE  OPPOSITE  DOOR

Follow the same procedure on the opposite  

door. There are no wires or water lines on the opposite 

side

REMOVE CENTER HINGE  (if necessary)

Remove the 3/8

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screws securing the center hinge to the cabinet.  

Use T20 driver to remove outboard screw

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F

Lift up & off
center hinge

Open Door 

to 90°

4

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

A

5

B

Loosen Outer screws

Remove 
center
screw

C

align marks

Underside OF
Fresh Food Door

If door cannot be installed at 90° follow steps below:

1. If space or model limits opening door to less than 180°, then:

     a) Remove door, carefully turn door upside down.

     b) Check alignment of door closure mechanism shaft on

         underside of door. The flats on the shaft should  

         correspond to alignment tab on plastic ring or mark 

         on bottom end cap.

     c) If shaft is not aligned to tab/mark, using 5/32” Allen  

         wrench, rotate door closure mechanism shaft  

         counterclockwise for right door and clockwise for left  

         door. Then align flat with tab/mark.

     d) Install the door at 90°.

D

Summary of Contents for Cafe series

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Page 3: ...be removed to allow the refrigerator to be safely moved indoors If passageways are less than 311 4 start with Step 1 I LW LV QRW QHFHVVDU WR UHPRYH GRRUV VNLS WR 6WHS HDYH tape and all packaging on do...

Page 4: ...ng door to prevent damage to door and electronics carefully place the door in a proper location Note The lower door hinge pin and hinge are keyed and must be matched correctly for the door to self clo...

Page 5: ...nder screw bosses before tightening screws REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS cont Note for proper installation later please follow the next step carefully Fresh Food doors to be REMOVED and INSTALLED open...

Page 6: ...door on any other surfaces to avoid scratches Push the slide mechanism back completely until it self retracts A B C 6 REPLACING THE FREEZER DOOR Pull the slide Mechanism to full extension using both h...

Page 7: ...is too big see template Turn the set screw using 3 32 hex key clockwise by quarter to half a rotation Step 3 Adjust set screw counter clockwise if gap at the bottom is too big see template Turn the se...

Page 8: ...nstallation Instructions 28 8 A B REMOVE PACKAGING A Remove all tape foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers 10 LEVEL THE FREEZER DOOR cont Lift the door on the side requiring adjustment...

Page 9: ...he sheet or the RH side of the refrigerator Hold down in position and use the anti tip floor bracket as a template for marking the holes based upon your configuration and type of construction as shown...

Page 10: ...floor bracket by fastening the 2 or recommended 4 10 16 hex head screws tightly into place as illustrated in Figure 3 A AT 4 POSITIONING THE REFRIGERATOR TO ENGAGE THE ANTI TIP FLOOR AND BASE BRACKETS...

Page 11: ...line for at least 2 minutes If you are using copper tubing place a compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply If you are using the GESmartCo...

Page 12: ...legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator counterclockwise to lower it NOTICE To avoid possible property damage the leveling legs must be firmly touching the floor 14 A Flat Head Screwdriver Raise LEV...

Page 13: ...d assembly G To place bins into doors Match your bin with the letter shown Position the bin hooks over the bin locator and push forward until inserted fully Bin locator each side Bin hook rear each si...

Page 14: ...er before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator To prevent burns and product damage do not hook up the water line to the hot water line For LCD Models If the refrigerator is operated be...

Page 15: ...ut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing 6KXWRII YDOYH WR FRQQHFW WR WKH FROG ZDWHU OLQH The shuto...

Page 16: ...water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart 1 liter or 2 minutes of water has been flushed through the tubing FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 8 SmartConnect Tubing Fasten the shuto...

Page 17: ...nds when the refrigerator is first plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking...

Page 18: ...t Controls Water has poor taste odor Water dispenser has not been used for a long time Dispense water until all water in system is replenished Water in glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is first...

Page 19: ...B drive PRECISE FILL will not fill container Normal PRECISE FILL requires use of dispenser paddle For a specific amount of water select PRE CISE FILL to dispense water Freezer cooling fresh food not c...

Page 20: ...e 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 wh...

Page 21: ...re 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 conne...

Page 22: ...state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Staple your receip...

Page 23: ...the water lter cartridge due to water pressure that is outside the speci ed operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply Damage to the product caused by accident re oods or acts o...

Page 24: ...o not install where water hammer conditions may occur If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for th...

Page 25: ...ing health related contaminants Cysts Asbestos Lead Mercury CA AB1953 Low Lead Compliant Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran Lindane p Dichlorobenzene Toxaphene 2 4 D VOC s by chloroform surrogate Microbiolog...

Page 26: ...nytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessories In the U S GEAppl...

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