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Refrigerators

Bottom Freezer

239D4106P022    49-60748-1   04-16 GE

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, PFH,   

and GNE are  Standard Depth Models (SD)

Models that start with DYE, GYE, PYE and  

PWE are Counter Depth Models (CD)

Owner’s Manual and 

Installation Instructions

*Select Models Only

 Modèles GE et GE Profile™ 

Manuel d’utilisation 

et instructions 

d’installation

Les numéros de modèle commençant par PFE, GFE, 

DFE, PFH, et GNE sont des modèles  

de profondeur normale (PN).

Les numéros de modèle commençant par DYE, GYE,   

PYE et PWE sont des modèles de profondeur  

de comptoir (PC).

Réfrigérateurs

GE y GE Profile™ modelos 

Manual del Propietario e 

Instrucciones de Instalación

Los modelos que comienzan con las letras 

DFE, PFE, GFE, DFE, PFH, y GNE son Modelos 

con Profundidad Estándar (SD)

Los modelos que comienzan con las 

letras GYE, PYE y PWE son Modelos con 

Profundidad de Mesada (CD)

Refrigeradores

Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions 

Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,  6 

Controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10 

Dispenser*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Autofill* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Single Serve Brewer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

About Appliance Communication . . .14 

Water  Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Fresh  Food  Storage  Options  . . . . .16,17 

Climate Zone & Temperature  

Controlled  Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19 

Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 

Automatic Ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 

Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22 

Replacing the Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 

 

Installation Instructions

 

Preparing to Install the 

        Refrigerator   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,  25   

Installing  the  Refrigerator . . . . . . . 26-37 

Installing  the  Water  Line . . . . . . . . 38-40 

 

Troubleshooting Tips

  . . . . . . 42-44 

Normal  Operating  Conditions  . . . . . . .41 

Truth or Myth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  46

 

 

Consumer Support 

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 

RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge Limited  

  Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 

Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . .49   

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Summary of Contents for Profile PYE22PSKSS

Page 1: ...rateurs GE y GE Profile modelos Manual del Propietario e Instrucciones de Instalaci n Los modelos que comienzan con las letras DFE PFE GFE DFE PFH y GNE son Modelos con Profundidad Est ndar SD Los mo...

Page 2: ...cemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of 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...

Page 3: ...m overheated wires Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have bec...

Page 4: ...ad to hot water scalding The first time the hot water feature is used confirm if you live above 5000 feet high altitude This limits the temperature of the hot water system to avoid boiling To access t...

Page 5: ...your items Freezer ice maker Ice bin An ice maker in both compartments gives you more ice whenever you need it Available on Non Dispense models also available as a kit for some models QuickSpace shelf...

Page 6: ...rd the interior of the refrigerator Close the cover making sure the indent snaps into position Drop down tray tray open Ice bucket Latch About the features Select Models Only Push in and pull open Swi...

Page 7: ...ly from the SET temperature based on usage and operating environment PWE23 and GNE29 only NOTE The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls If this film was not r...

Page 8: ...he Freezer or Fridge pad The display will show the set temperature To change the temperature press either the Freezer or Fridge pad until the desired temperature is displayed Press and hold button for...

Page 9: ...s either the Fridge or Freezer Control Style B C Press and hold Fridge and Ice Maker simultaneously for 3 seconds to turn the cooling system off To turn cooling system on press either the Fridge or Fr...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ter notch to clean To remove Dispenser Tray Type C Only Grasp Dispenser Tray and pull firmly until it comes out To reinstall Dispenser Tray Type A and B Only Place the Dispenser Tray cover on top of c...

Page 12: ...quid or cleaners directly on sensors AUTOFILL works best with household water pressure of 60 to 100 psi Ice in container may affect fill volume If issues are experienced use less ice 12 About Autofill...

Page 13: ...con under the red brew spout Press and hold Brew Dispense for 3 seconds until you hear the dispenser engage Cleaning the brewer The K Cup brewer is top rack dishwasher safe It is recommended to rinse...

Page 14: ...articular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to c...

Page 15: ...Follow the instructions above to purge all air from the system through the cold water dispenser prior to using the hot water dispenser Note It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initi...

Page 16: ...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 S...

Page 17: ...ly be 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...

Page 18: ...e drawers should be wiped dry 18 C Fruits Vegetables F C MEAT DELI PRODUCE CHEESE CITRUS SELECT ClimateZone Fruits Vegetables Fruits Vege D Select Models Only 32 34 36 Note Temperatures indicate the a...

Page 19: ...own to seat on slide Push 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 d...

Page 20: ...er door to 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...

Page 21: ...pressure you may hear the ice maker cycle multiple times when making one batch of ice Feeler Arm Ice maker Display Type See Page 7 Model How to turn the ice maker on off Control Style A PFE28P PYE22P...

Page 22: ...located at the bottom front of the refrigerator Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage...

Page 23: ...ng in fresh food 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 replace...

Page 24: ...n time Refrigerator Installation can vary Water Line Installation 30 minutes Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered unde...

Page 25: ...Case Depth without Doors 29 5 8 24 5 8 Overall Exterior Case Width 35 3 4 35 3 4 Overall Exterior Depth Doors Drawers with Handles 36 3 8 31 3 8 Standard Depth SD Models Only Counter Depth CD Models...

Page 26: ...me Stainless steel and plastic handles Loosen the set screws with the 1 8 Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrenc...

Page 27: ...frigerator doors Note when removing 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 c...

Page 28: ...ning screws REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS cont Note For proper installation later please follow the next step carefully F Remove the tape and keeping the door as straight as possible open the door to...

Page 29: ...n with both hands Lift the freezer door and align the tabs on the door bracket sides with the square holes in slide mechanisms Replace the attachment screws and torque the screws to 65 in lb For adjus...

Page 30: ...EQUIPPED WITH ICE MAKER IN THE FREEZER Place the ice bucket in the drawer and push the drawer into the freezer with the front of the bucket to the front of the basket Make sure The ice bucket does not...

Page 31: ...quarter to half a rotation Step 3 Adjust set screw counter clockwise if gap at the bottom is too big see template Turn the set screw using 3 32 hex key counter clockwise by quarter to half a rotation...

Page 32: ...en the cam screw using the T 27 screw driver 9 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 requ...

Page 33: ...bracket as a template for marking the holes based upon your configuration and type of construction as shown in Step 3 Mark the hole locations with a pencil nail or awl NOTE It is REQUIRED to use at l...

Page 34: ...from the floor Mount the anti tip 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 TH...

Page 35: ...r 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 SmartConnect tubi...

Page 36: ...Turn the leveling 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 Scre...

Page 37: ...he letter shown Position the bin hooks over the bin locator and push forward until inserted fully Bin locator each side Bin hook rear each side Push bin down until locked into posi tion Ice maker in f...

Page 38: ...ooding 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 l...

Page 39: ...an cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting Do not cut formed end from SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shut...

Page 40: ...ter 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 shutoff...

Page 41: ...is happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart this could take up to 5 minutes Expansion and contracti...

Page 42: ...e About the Water Filter for more information Handle is loose handle has a gap Handle needs adjusting See Attach Fresh Food Handle and Attach the Freezer Handle sections for detailed instructions Refr...

Page 43: ...tainer Freezer cooling fresh food not cooling Normal when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage Wait 24 hours for temperature in both compartments to reach selected temperatures...

Page 44: ...ime After brewing my powdered beverage is not fully cleared from the used pod Depending on size selected the powder may not dissolve fully Some powdered beverages develop into clumps when left sitting...

Page 45: ...ense 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 capacity I should dispense 12 and 18 hours after installation TRUE D...

Page 46: ...nce the refrigerator Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door adjustment Check for leaks after all water connections are made TRUE While purging the air from the water system check all w...

Page 47: ...system the compressor condenser evaporator an all connecting tubing which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this limited five year sealed refrigerating system warranty GE Appli...

Page 48: ...tside 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 of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possibl...

Page 49: ...e exceeds 80 psi you must install a pressure limiting valve Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur...

Page 50: ...on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Appliances Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessori...

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