GE Model 42 Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions Download

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Page 1: ...ation Space 17 Leveling 31 Panel Dimensions 91 26 Water Line 99 30 VCater Supply 34 Troubleshooting Tips 37 39 Normal Operating Sounds 36 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data...

Page 2: ...mm stick to these extremeh cold stmfhces Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable _q_o_ and liqtfids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance In refl igerato_s with automatic icemake_s a...

Page 3: ...re old refrigerator please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator or Freezer Take off the dome I eave the shelxes in place so that children ma...

Page 4: ...d always be I_lugged into its own indixidual electrical outlet which has a xoltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best pedimnance and also I_rexents oxerloading house wiring ci...

Page 5: ...s well as the set wmi_erature To change the temperature tap either the WARMER or COLDERbutton while SETis illmninated tmfil the desired telnl erattu e is displayed Refl igerator temperatures can be ac...

Page 6: ...immediately after installation RESET WATER FILTER HOL03SECS 0 Lining up tile arrow on tile cartridge and tile cartridge holder place tile top ot tile new cartridge up inside tile h lde_ Do not push i...

Page 7: ...in place The snugger helps prevent tii ping spilling or sliding of small items stored on the door shell Place a finger on either side of the snugger near the rear and move it back and torth to fit vo...

Page 8: ...l at tile stop position will be reduced as tile door is loaded with fi od When flTedoor is at 90 open it will automatically close Beyond flTisstop flTedoor will stay open Door Alignment 1t loo_ are un...

Page 9: ...esh food drawers To replace fresh food drawers 0 Pull the desired drawer out to the 0 Tip the back rolle_ ot the drawer stop position behind the rollers in the track IJtt up slightly on the front of t...

Page 10: ...ected CUBED This hai i ens occasionally when a ti_w cubes accidentally get directed to the crushei _M eI crushed ice is dispensed some water inay dri I fl Oln the chute The first glass of water dispen...

Page 11: ...CS b ltton or 4 seconds TOACTIVATE to lock the dispenser LOCK _ and control panel To unlock press and hold 0 the button again fl r LIGHT 3 seconds Quick Ice When you need ice QUICK ICE in a hmTy press...

Page 12: ...n and polish the Stainless Steel L _ _ _ with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel MagiU to preserve and protect the fine finish Stainless Steel Magic is a filable...

Page 13: ...e temperatm e can drop below fl eezing have a qualified se_Mcer drain the water supply system to prevelK serious properQ damage due to flooding Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves...

Page 14: ...tile shield snaps in place O Set tile inaster power switch to tile I Oil position and close tile grille panel Freezer Compartment Raise tile grille panel set tile master power switch to tile 0 Of posi...

Page 15: ...tion Time 90 minutes new installations require more time than replacement installations _ CAUTION Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to...

Page 16: ...3M Dual Lock adhesive strips for 1 4 side panels if installing side panels 36 WoodBlock Water Shutoff Valve 12 or 14 WoodScrews 1 4 O D CopperWater Line Tubingor GESmartConnect TM Refrigerator TubingK...

Page 17: ...xtend to the front of the refrigerator Installation of an easily accessible shutoff valve in the water line is required DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 25 3 8 Case Depth _Shipping height _Case Width_ _ _ Th...

Page 18: ...Installation Instructions Refrigerator 23 7 8 From Rearof Refrigerator 3 4 3 4 CustomPanel NominalSize Fresh Food Door BackerPanel Top View 130 Door Swing factory setting Scale 1 1 18...

Page 19: ...allation Instructions Refrigerator Top View 90 Door Swing optional setting Scale 1 1 FreshFood Door Case Trim 23 7 8 FromRearof Refrigerator 1 4 1 2 3 4 ff I l 1 1 4 1 1 2 3 4 Custom Panel NominalSize...

Page 20: ...3 4 Framed Custom Panels 3 4 framed custom panels are secured to a 1 4 finished backer panel They are designed to slide into the factory installed trim no kits required The backer panel will be expose...

Page 21: ...ut C Freezer Fresh Food Panel Panel Front Panel Dimensions in inches 42 Models 39 15 16 10 3 4 67 7 8 48 Models 45 31 32 10 3 4 67 7 8 r l I 1 7 Ira I I tl 16 7 16 22 11 32 17 13 16 35 5 32 18 15 32 2...

Page 22: ...right offset is not equal to top to bottom offset 3 4 FULL WIDTH OVERLAY CUSTOM PANEL OPTION This design provides a nearly trimless appearance The full width overlay panel covers most of the door tri...

Page 23: ...provides a framed appearance Fresh Food Panel Required for Optimal Handle Clearance 1 4 Max 3 1 8 Min _ _ 2 1 2 J Ir _ I 1 4 Backer Panel 22 5 16 67 7 8 3 4 Overlay Panel 18 13 16 67 1 4 Ir _ I 1 4 Ba...

Page 24: ...nel 45 7 16 10 1 8 Upper Freezer Panel 5 16 _ 1 ThickMax I or 3 4 Plus I 1 4 Backer 3 1 8 3 8 Required for Optimal Handle Clearance I 1 I 1 4 Backer Panel 16 7 16 17 13 16 3 4 Overlay Panel 12 15 16 1...

Page 25: ...with glue Be sure to observe clearances shown on all sides Secure the overlay panel to the assembled backer spacer panel Use glue and screws Countersink screws into the backer panel Finished Backer P...

Page 26: ...1 4 Backer Panel 39 15 16 10 3 4 0 10 Spacer Panel 38 15 16 9 3 4 3 4 Overlay Panel 40 3 16 11 3q 8 F I I 1 4 Backer Panel 45 15 16 10 3 4 0 10 Spacer Panel 44 15 16 9 3 4 Requiredfor Optimal HandleCl...

Page 27: ...e working GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT Please read carefully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED The power supply cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong...

Page 28: ...reezer side Remove nut from rear wood block on Freezer side Tilt unit up on Freezer side toward Fresh Food side Push bolts down remove metal bracket from Freezer side Remove wood block from Freezer si...

Page 29: ...a vertical water pipe If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe make the connection at the top or side to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe Drill a 1 4 hole in the water...

Page 30: ...VIJIJ _ J O_ _ VVO e i WoodScrews i II Bracket Secure the Mounted into i L_ brackets with Vertical i wood block to the WoodStuds i _ WallStud i Behind back wall so that it is Drywall 82 or the rear in...

Page 31: ...ng legs Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator To level the back of the refrigerator turn the 1 2 hex nut located above the front wheels Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to...

Page 32: ...THIS STEP IF DOOR OPENING IS SATISFACTORY FOR YOUR INSTALLATION SITUATION Open the door to view the bottom hinge Note the door stop pin location The pin is factory installed in the 130 position Partia...

Page 33: ...it slides into the slot behind the trim Gently push to opposite side Repeat procedure for upper and lower Freezer panels Reinstall Handles Reinstall Fresh Food door handle with the original 5 Phillip...

Page 34: ...nnect TM Tubing Insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight Tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening ca...

Page 35: ...bstructed for proper air flow DOOR ALIGNMENT Stand back from the refrigerator to inspect the door alignment Shipping or the addition of heavy door panels may have caused the doors to move slightly out...

Page 36: ...Expansion and contraction of cooling coils dm ing and after defrost can Catlse a cracking or i_oi_ping sotlnd After an icemaking cycle you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket You may...

Page 37: ...frequent This is n nmal to maintain even door opelmlgs temperatures Temperature controls See About the temperature controls set at the coldest setting Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not s...

Page 38: ...Kbutton fi r _4seconds Water has poor taste odor Water dis pe_tser has not been Dispeuse _ater until all _ater in system is replenished used for a long lime Water in firstglass is warm Normal when ref...

Page 39: ...rriesmoisture into refrigerator when doors are opened Interiorlightdoes No power at outlet Replace 1use or reset the breakel not work Light bulb burned out See Replacingthe light bulbs Wateron kitchen...

Page 40: ...ts repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED Owner is responsible to pay...

Page 41: ...en year sealed re igerating system warranty GE will I rovide free of charge rel la cement I arts Anypart at the water filter cartridge which tails due to a detect in materials or workmanship Dtwing th...

Page 42: ...tridoe_ at full flow fi r 3 minutes to Imrge ottt trapped air Replace cartridge when flow becolnes too sh w Reduction Average Mhmnum 98 90 97 37 _ 98 00 96 10 _ Mill Required Reduction 50 85 _ Reducti...

Page 43: ...e 2 4 D Rated Service Capacity 300 gallons _ Rated Service Flow 0 5 gpm Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality except that systems claiming cyst reduction...

Page 44: ...m _ Notes_ _ r_ m m Q_ _ 44...

Page 45: ...remaining value of votu contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect wmr refl igerato_ dishwasher washer and d_Ter range TV VCR and much more any brmad Plus there s no extra charge fi r emerg...

Page 46: ...d return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at GEAppliances com _ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Ms M _ Mixs Fir q...

Page 47: ...s des panneaux 66 71 Dimensions et espaces libres 69 Espace pour l installafion 62 Mise _ nix_au 76 Panneaux des portes et de la grille 77 78 Pattes anti basculement 75 Conseils de d_pannage 82_5 Brui...

Page 48: ...oignez les doigts des parties du r6flig atem off l on peut fi_cilement se pincer les espaces entre les portes et entre les portes et les placards sont toujoui_ _troits S_vez prudent lmsque w us tiq_n...

Page 49: ...ue 5 celle indiqu_e sur la plaque signalg_tique Cette precaution est reconlnland_e pour garanfir un rendement optimum et iter une surcharge des drcuits dectriques de la rg_sidence ce qui pourrait crg_...

Page 50: ...an d altichage ainsi que la temperature choisie Pour changer la temp ature appuyez bfi_vement sur le botlton WARMERou COLDER pendant qtle SETest allum_ jusqu _ _ ce que la temperature l ir_e apparaiss...

Page 51: ...rtouche et le support de cartouche Placez le haut de la nouvelle cartouche 5 l int _iem lit support No I enfoncez pasdarts le porte cartottche Tom nez la cartouche lemement darts le sens des aiguilles...

Page 52: ...ticles plac sur la clavette de la porte se renve_ent coulent ou glissent Mettez un doigt de chaque cgt_ de l e_got prbs de l arri re et tidtes bouger la clavette ve_s l a m_t ou ve_s l arri re selon v...

Page 53: ...tiq leI I ent I inlpression de i _sistnnce que vous ressentez _ lla position d arrOt dinlinue loi_que des alinlents sont i ailg_s dans la porte Alignement des portes Si les portes ne soient pas align_...

Page 54: ...Soulevez l_g rement l avant du tiroi_ Tirez le tiroir l_gSrement ve_ l a m_t et tidtes le sortir du r6flig _ratem Pour remettre en place les tiroirs aliments frais Faites basculer les rouleaux artiste...

Page 55: ...glaqons il est possible que de la glace concassg_e tombe darts votre verre Cela se prodtfit de temps 5 atm e hn_que phlsieurs glaqons sont achelninc s vels le bi ove li Apr s distribution de la glace...

Page 56: ...o I xerl otfill el le distfibuteur Pllur dc verrouillel appu ez Sill le bouton LIGHT et tenez la enfimc_e pel_dant encore 3 secondes tumiere du distributeur HOLD FOR 3 SECS TO ACTIVATE LocK6 LIGHT Ce...

Page 57: ...o m_t pour ader inoxvdable vendu sur le inarch_ comme le Stainless Steel Magic _ _pore conserver et prot6ger le fini de sm i_ce d_licat Vous pouvez _galement le coil iilandei en VOtlS adi essant atl S...

Page 58: ...ratem Si la temp amre risque de descendre sous le point de cong dation demandez l tm rg_paramm de vidanger la conduim d eau afin d iter les dg_gfits sg_rieux causg_s par les inondafions Demenagement m...

Page 59: ...mlt pour fixer le pare hlnfi_ie ell place Mettez l interrupteur g_n al d alimentafion ell position I marche et feImez le panneau de la gdlle Compartiment congMateur 0 Soulexez le panneau de la grille...

Page 60: ...arts la garantie Duree de I installation 90 minutes une nouvelle installation prend plus de temps qu une installation de remplacement 60 _ _ MISE EN GARDE A cause du poids et de la taille de ce refrig...

Page 61: ...de panneaux personnalises Bande adhesive speciale 3M Dual Lock pour les panneaux lateraux de 6 mm 1 4 po en cas d installation de panneaux lateraux Blocdebois de90cm 36po de long Tubedecuivrede1 4pod...

Page 62: ...upure sur la conduite d eau darts un endroit d acces facile 62 DIMENSIONS ET ESPACES LIBRES 2076mm 81 3 4p0 I arri_re Pr0f0ndeur y c0mpris les p0ign_es 683 mm 26 7 8 p0 Pr0f0ndeur de la cuve 645 mm 25...

Page 63: ...Moulure 1no decuve 19mm 3 4po 13 mm 1 2 po 6 mm IV4no 76 mm po 70 mm 12 3 4po 64 mm I 2 1 2po I 57 mm 2 I 4 po 6 mm 1 4 po 13ram 1 2po 19mm 3 4po PorteducompaRimem pouralimentsfrais Panneau e soutien...

Page 64: ...pouralimentsfrais Vue superieure Ouverture de porte de 90 reglage optionnel Echelle 1 1 Panneau desoutien I Moulure decuve 606mm 23 7 8po deI arri_redu rdrig_rateur I i 6 mm11 4po 13 mm 1 2 po 4 19 mm...

Page 65: ...able chez le concessionnaire Profile TM Panneauencadr_ Poign_es deporte Panneaux personnalises encadres de 19 mm Les panneaux personnalises encadres de 19 mm sont fixes a un panneau arriere fini de 6...

Page 66: ...liments frab _D_J _E_ t B Dimensions des panneaux avant en millim_tres pouces 7 1 I _ J e ModUles de 1014 273 1724 418 568 452 893 1067 mm 39 15 16 10 3 4 67 7 8 16 7 16 22 11 32 17 13 16 35 5 32 42 p...

Page 67: ...PTION DE PANNEAU COUVRANT PERSONNALISE PLEINE LARGEUR DE 19 MM Cette conception donne un aspect presque sans garniture Le panneau couvrant pleine largeur couvre presque toute la garniture de porte Pou...

Page 68: ...de25mm 1po ou 19ram 3 4 po 79ram plus6 ram l 4 po 3 1 8po pourlepanneauarri_re N_cessaire pour obten r I e space optimal pour a po gnee 6 mm max 1 4 po _ 79mmrain i 3 1 8po _ _L64 mmJ 2 1 2 po 10 mm 3...

Page 69: ...6 mm 16 7 16 17 13 16 Panneau couvrant 329 mm 437 mm 19 mm 12 15 16 17 3 16 _P F_1_ _F_IP ii_ n 11_l r_ l I Panneau arri_re 468 mm 452 mm 6 mm 18 7 16 17 13 16 Panneau couvrant 379 mm 437 mm 19 mm 14...

Page 70: ...c6tes Fixez le panneau couvrant au panneau arriere d espacement assembl Utilisez de la colle et des vis Fraisez les vis dans le panneau arriere Panneau arri_re fini 92 mm 79 mm 1_ 13 1 8po 13ram 1 2 p...

Page 71: ...Panneau arri6re 1167 mm 273 mm 6 mm 45 15 16 10 3 4 Panneau d espacement 1141 mm 248 mm 2 5 mm 44 15 16 9 3 4 Panneau couvrant 1176 mm 279 mm 19 mm 46 3 16 11 Panneau superieur pour le congelateur B...

Page 72: ...teur sur I aire de travail MISE A LA TERRE DU RI FRIGI RATEUR IMPORTANT A life attentivement POUR DES RAISONS DE SI_CURITI_ CET APPAREIL DOlT I_TRE CORRECTEMENT MIS A LA TERRE Le cordon d alimentation...

Page 73: ...ateur Enlevez I ecrou du bloc de bois en arriere sur le c6te de congelateur Inclinez I appareil c6te congelateur vers le haut vers le c6te compartiment pour aliments frais Poussez les boulons vers le...

Page 74: ...e doit _tre situe a un endroit facilement accessible NOTE 11 est pref6rable d installer le robinet sur un tuyau d eau vertical Si le robinet est installe sur un tuyau d eau horizontal faire le branche...

Page 75: ...ossibilite de basculement vers I avant Coupez un bloc de 2 pox 4 po de 90 cm 36 po de long et montez ce bloc sur les pattes de montage fournies avec des vis a bois n 12 ou 14 INSTALLEZ PATTES ANTI BAS...

Page 76: ...deb0is 2083 mm 82p0 MISE A NIVEAU DU RI_FRIGI_RATEUR Tous les modeles ont quatre points de mise niveau L avant et I arriere sont supportes par des pattes de mise a niveau Les deux sont accessibles de...

Page 77: ...ORTE EST SATISFAISANTE POUR L INSTALLATION Ouvrez la porte pour exposer la charniere inferieure Notez I emplacement de I axe de butee de la porte L axe est installe a la position de 130 a I usine Ferm...

Page 78: ...nneaux superieur et inferieur du congelateur Repose des poignees Reposez la poignee de la porte du compartiment pour aliments frais en utilisant les 5 visa t6te cruciforme originales Serrez Repetez po...

Page 79: ...xtremite moulee du tube dans le raccord du refrigerateur Serrez I ecrou compression a la main Serrez d un tour de plus avec une cl Un serrage excessif peut causer des fuites Ouvrez I eau pour verifier...

Page 80: ...erateur et verifiez visuellement I alignement des portes L expedition ou I addition de panneaux de porte Iourds peut avoir change legerement I alignement des portes le sens desaiguilles d une m0ntre p...

Page 81: ...rpentins de refroidissement pendant et apr_s le d_givrage pellvent Callser tlil craqlleillent Oil ilil claqllei ent Apr_s tm cycle de tabrication de glacions x ms pouxez entendre les gla ions tomber d...

Page 82: ...s d marrentets arMtent Los colmnmldes de temp6rature Cousultez Los commandosdotomp aturo afin de maintenit des ont 6t6 r6gl6es fi la temp6rature temp ratures uniformes la plus froide Temp rature trop...

Page 83: ...sultez Entretien et nettoyage rtfrigtrateur Petits gla_ons ou gla_ons Le fillre ia eau est bouch Remplacez la cartouche du tiltre avec une nouvelle crenx a I int rienr cart_ uc he ou instnllez le 1 uc...

Page 84: ...pendant 3 secondes CUBED cubes de g ace Le r glage pr c dent taJt Quelques cubes sent rest0s et ont t0 concass s fi cause tait choisimais CRUSHED CRUSHED du r glage pr c lent C est mmnal glace concas...

Page 85: ...e_ n est pas gale a celle affich e La porte est rest6e ouverte trop Pour st_d iliser le systcxme 1 fissez 24 hetu es s _cotde_ longtemps Des aliments chauds ont 6t6 Pour st_d iliser le syst_me laissez...

Page 86: ...ant le restant de la periode de garantie initiale Cette garantie est en sus de toute garantie statutaire IMPORTANT Gardez cette garantie et votre facture originale de la date d achat EXCLUSIONS DE LA...

Page 87: ...n 0 5 NT 7 Sp cifications d op ration _apacitd crtifi e jusqu _ l maximmn de 500 g_dlons 1135 l jusqu _l maximmn de douze mois pore touts les mo t_ h s Exigence en mati we de pression 2 8 fi 8 2 bar 4...

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Page 91: ...petwent recevoir pi ces et accessoires directement _ lla maison cartes VISA MasterCard et Discover acceptg_es Les directives stipulees dans le present manuel peuvent _tre effectuees par n importe que...

Page 92: ...can pro chase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 dining natural business hom_ GE Consmner Home Serxices will still be there alter yam warrant expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 PartsandAccesso...

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