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Bottom Freezer

239D4106P009 49-60683 01-13 GE

Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions 

Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,  5 
Controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9 
Dispenser*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 
Autofill* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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  Refrigerator . . . . . . . 23–33
Installing  the  Water  Line . . . . . . . . 34–36

Troubleshooting Tips

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Normal  Operating  Conditions  . . . . . . .37 
Truth or Myth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,  41

Consumer Support

GE

Brillion™ Get Connected

  Starter Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 
Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . . . . .43 
RPWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited
  Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 
Performance Data Sheet  . . . . . . . . . . .45   
State of California Water Treatment
   Device Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Write the model and serial 
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial #  ____________________

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

GE and GE Profile™ models 

Models that start with PFE, GFE, DFE,  

and GNE are  Standard Depth Models (SD)

Models that start with PYE and PWE  

are Counter Depth Models (CD)

Owner’s Manual and 

Installation Instructions

Lock

Control

Water

Cubed

Auto

Fill

Precise

Fill

Light

*Select Models Only

Summary of Contents for PFE29

Page 1: ...ns 37 Truth or Myth 40 41 Consumer Support GE Brillion Get Connected Starter Kit 42 Warranty for U S Customers 43 RPWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty 44 Performance Data Sheet 45 State of California Water Treatment Device Certificate 46 Consumer Support Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here Model ____________________ Serial ____________________ Find these numbers on a label o...

Page 2: ... 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 temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping Tempered glass is designed to shat...

Page 3: ...ified electrician 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 V...

Page 4: ...items Dual ice maker utility bin on some models An ice maker in both compartments gives you more ice whenever you need it or 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 design...

Page 5: ... 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 place Filter cover is designed...

Page 6: ...r F F Actual Temp Hold 3 sec Set Temp Ice Top Ice Bottom ON OFF ON OFF EnergySmart Replace Water Filter Door Alarm Reset Filter Ice Maker Turbo Cool Lock Controls Dispenser Light Water Crushed Cubed Turbo Cool Lock Controls Light Turbo Freeze Door Alarm Reset Filter Freezer Refrigerator Actual Temp Set Temp Replace Water Filter Water Crushed Cubed PFE27 PYE23K Control Style B LCD External Control ...

Page 7: ...tem access SETTINGS from the HOME screen Page over and tap COOLING SYSTEM OFF Press DONE to return to HOME screen Turning the cooling system off stops the cooling to refrigerator but it does not shut off the electrical power To turn OFF cooling system press and hold the Freezer pads simultaneously for 3 seconds When the cooling system is OFF the display should read 0 FF To turn ON cooling system p...

Page 8: ...dispenser light LED lighting that can be turned on off to light your dispenser Door Alarm Sounds to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open Reset filter Press and hold for 3 seconds after replacing the filter Photo upload Insert USB memory stick to upload personal photos to the refrigerator LCD screen LCD will provide on screen prompts to load and view slideshow USB Cover Ad...

Page 9: ...ntrols Style D Internal Controls GNE26 PWE23 Door Alarm Sounds to alert when the freezer or fresh food doors have been left open Reset Filter Hold for 3 seconds after replacing filter Lock Controls Press and hold 3 seconds to lock out ice and water dispenser and all feature and temperature buttons LED dispenser light LED lighting that can be turned on off to light your dispenser Freezer temp contr...

Page 10: ...Dispenser Tray out until it stops Locate tab in the center on the bottom and push up Pull Dispenser Tray assembly out Lift metal Dispenser Tray out at center notch to clean To reinstall Dispenser Tray Place the Dispenser Tray cover on top of catch tray and position under the two plastic retainers on either side Center Dispenser tray and align with center guides Push in until it firmly in place Wat...

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Page 12: ...he 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 ho...

Page 13: ...bottom 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 NOT...

Page 14: ... carried from refrigerator to work area To remove Lift bin straight up then pull out To replace or relocate Slide in the bin just above 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 bin and bin will drop down 3 Reverse to reinstall Non Adjustable Dairy Bin To remove Lift t...

Page 15: ...p fruits and vegetables organized in separate compartments for easy 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 C Fruits Vegetables F C MEAT DELI PRODUCE CHEESE CITRUS SELECT ClimateZone Fruits Vegetables Fruits Vege D F C MEAT BEVERAGE PRODUCE CHEESE CITRU...

Page 16: ...ush 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 Raise the front side of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the drawer To replace Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the drawer Push the divider down How to Remove and Replace Drawer Divider About the climate zone and temper...

Page 17: ... the stop 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 PYE and PWE models only Open fresh food doors Open freezer door to the stop position Remove freezer ba...

Page 18: ...ste 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 Feeler Arm Ice maker Display Type See Page 6 Model How to turn the ice maker on off Control Style A PFE29 PYE23P Use the settings menu on the touchscreen Control Style B PFE27 PYE23K Hold CRUSHED and CUBED together for 3 s...

Page 19: ... return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may 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 Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by t...

Page 20: ...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 Select Models Only ...

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