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Installation Instructions

Refrigerator Warranty. 

(For customers in the United States)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, 
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. To schedule service, 

on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Please have serial number and model number available when
calling for service.

For The Period Of:

GE Will Replace:

GE and GE PROFILE MODELS:

One Year

Any part 

of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the

During this 

limited one-year warranty, 

GE will also provide, 

free of charge, 

all labor and 

original purchase

related service to replace the defective part.

Thirty Days

Any part 

of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

(Water filter, if included) 

During this 

limited thirty-day warranty, 

GE will also provide, 

free of charge, 

a replacement water

From the original 

filter cartridge.

purchase date of 
the refrigerator

GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY:

Five Years

Any part of the sealed refrigerating system 

(the compressor, condenser, evaporator 

(GE Profile models only)

and all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the

During this 

limited five-year sealed refrigerating system warranty, 

GE will also provide, 

original purchase

free of charge,

all labor and related service to replace the defective part in the sealed 

refrigerating system.

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use 
the product.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

Loss of food due to spoilage.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

Damage caused after delivery.

Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included,
due to water pressure that is outside the specified
operating range or due to excessive sediment in the 
water supply.

Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter
cartridge, if included, other than as noted above. 

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods 
or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

Product not accessible to provide required service.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available,
you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service
location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to 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 receipt here. 

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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Summary of Contents for CSHS5UGXCSS

Page 1: ...to Install the Refrigerator 16 Water Line Installation 25 27 Troubleshooting Tips 28 31 Normal Operating Sounds 28 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 32 Product Regis...

Page 2: ...kin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance In refrigerators with automatic icemake...

Page 3: ...that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT 3 WARNING HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third...

Page 4: ...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 On some mod...

Page 5: ...erature from causing temperature fluctuations in the rest of the refrigerator The controls for this pan are located in the top of the refrigerator or on the dispenser with the temperature controls How...

Page 6: ...and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately...

Page 7: ...he rear and move it back and forth to fit your needs CAUTION On models with an ice chute inside the top freezer door bin be careful when placing items in the bin Make sure that items do not block or f...

Page 8: ...the shelf up at the left side and then bring the shelf out NOTE FOR DISPENSER MODELS In order to take full advantage of the tilt out ice bin on some models only store items on the shelf below the ice...

Page 9: ...is only partially 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 16 socket wrench turn the door adj...

Page 10: ...accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry On some models the bottom drawer has full extension slides that allow full access to the drawer Adjustable Humidity Crispers Slide the cont...

Page 11: ...newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice Lift the bin then pull it forward until the bin stops Icemaker Feeler Arm Power Switch Lower the bin to access ice or reach th...

Page 12: ...n a hurry press this pad to speed up ice production This will increase ice production for the following 48 hours or until you press the pad again Door Alarm on some models To set the alarm press this...

Page 13: ...Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution...

Page 14: ...he refrigerator away from the wall All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to pos...

Page 15: ...ck of the light shield housing Plug the refrigerator back in Refrigerator Compartment Lower Light This light is located above the top drawer Unplug the refrigerator Lift the light shield up and pull i...

Page 16: ...r has already been installed remove the base grille see Step 2 in Moving the Refrigerator then skip to Step 5 in Installing the Refrigerator Questions Call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 or Visit our Websi...

Page 17: ...two Phillips head screws 2 If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than 38 wide the doors must be removed Proceed to Step 3 DO NOT remove the handles If all entrances are more th...

Page 18: ...hment center there are electrical connectors harnesses from the cabinet into the bottom hinge on the refrigerator door that must be disconnected To disconnect pull apart each connector 5 Bottom refrig...

Page 19: ...tom hinge Set the door on a non scratching surface with the inside up 7 D E 90 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Remove the refrigerator door top hinge cover by either squeezing it and pulling it up or by...

Page 20: ...ORS To replace the doors simply reverse steps 3 through 8 However please note the following When lowering the doors onto the bottom hinges make sure the second person carefully guides the tube and har...

Page 21: ...enough to maintain proper temperatures Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go above 100 F 37 C because it will not perform properly Install it on a floor strong enough to suppor...

Page 22: ...the house cold water supply If you are using the GE SmartConnect tubing the nuts are already assembled to the tubing If you are using copper tubing insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator...

Page 23: ...justing screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator counterclockwise to lower it Use a 3 8 hex socket or wrench or an adjustable wrench 5 Rollers Roller adjusting screw LEVEL THE DOORS Adjust the refri...

Page 24: ...controls to the recommended setting 9 START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 F 9 C...

Page 25: ...flooding Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer 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...

Page 26: ...nd then use a compression fitting Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a mini...

Page 27: ...ut one quart 1 liter of water has been flushed through the tubing FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 8 Installation Instructions SmartConnect Tubing Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe cla...

Page 28: ...o provide optimal cooling and energy savings CLICKS POPS CRACKS and CHIRPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in This happens as the refrigerator cools to t...

Page 29: ...age is holding door open freezer require more Hot weather or frequent This is normal operating time They door openings start and stop often Temperature controls See About the controls to maintain even...

Page 30: ...ED Press and hold the LOCK pad for 3 seconds Water has poor taste odor Water dispenser has not been Dispense water until all water in system is replenished on some models used for a long time Water in...

Page 31: ...rator when doors are opened Interior light does No power at outlet Replace fuse or reset the breaker not work Light bulb burned out See Replacing the light bulbs Water on kitchen floor or Cubes jammed...

Page 32: ...rs 10 m in length 0 17 MF L 0 17 MF L 99 99 99 Tested using pressure of 60 psig pH of 7 5 0 5 temp of 68 5 F 20 2 5 C Measurement in Particles ml Particles used were 0 5 1 microns NTU Nephelometric Tu...

Page 33: ...With Service Protection Plus you can expect An extended service plan that limits unexpected repair bills Service coverage for most major brands Unlimited service calls for the length of your contract...

Page 34: ...t here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the regist...

Page 35: ...35 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez...

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Page 37: ...and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the consummation of this sale This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years BUYER SELLER Name Name Address Address City State...

Page 38: ...ght bulbs Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Loss of food due to spoilage Proper use and care of product as listed in the owner s manual proper setting of controls Product...

Page 39: ...the intended purpose or used commercially Loss of food due to spoilage Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage caused after delivery Replacement of the water filter cartridg...

Page 40: ...anytime 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 ge c...

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