GE DFE28 series Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download

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Truth or Myth?

Answer

Explanation

The refrigerator water filter may require re-
placement prior to six months

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The water filter indicator will indicate the need to replace the water

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the dispenser slows, or ice production decreases, the water filter
should be replaced, even though the filter indicator may not indicate
the need for replacement.

The automatic ice maker in my refrigerator will
produce ice when the refrigerator is plugged
into a power receptacle.

MYTH

The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker
must be turned on. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after
the water line is connected and water is turned on. The ice maker
can be turned

off

from the controls and ensure the ice maker

is on, as indicated on the refrigerator control panel. See

About the

Automatic Ice Maker

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unlimited chilled water available from the
water dispenser.

MYTH

The water dispenser tank located inside the refrigerator stores water
for dispensing. The water in this tank requires 24 hours to chill after
installation. High usage conditions will not allow time for the water
to chill.

After water dispenses, a few drops of water
are normal.

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A few drops of water may fall from the dispenser, after the dispenser

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frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that no

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closing. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door
alarm is on.

When the refrigerator is installed, or after re-

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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 capac-

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installation.

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allows ice to disperse within the ice bucket, which in turns calls on
the ice maker to produce additional ice. Normal ice production =

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mine if the filter requires replacement.

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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.

MYTH

Several things can affect the fresh food door alignment, including

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door to access the screw.

Refrigerator door handles can be easily tight-
ened.

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handles.

There may be odor and taste problems with
your ice.

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After starting the ice maker, throw away 24 hours of ice production
to avoid odor and taste problems.

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doors to align them.

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