GE PFE29PSDSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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40Truth or Myth? Answer ExplanationThe refrigerator water filter may require replacement,even though the filter indicator has not turned red, orreads “Filter Expired.”TRUE The water filter indicator will indicate the need to replace the water filterevery six months. Water quality varies from city to city; if water flow fromthe dispenser slows, or ice production decreases, the water filter shouldbe replaced, even though the filter indicator may not indicate the need forreplacement.The automatic ice maker in my refrigerator willproduce ice when the refrigerator is plugged in to apower receptacle.MYTH The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker must beturned on. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after the water lineis connected and water is turned on. The ice maker can be turned on/off from the controls and ensure the ice maker is on, as indicated on therefrigerator control panel. See About the Automatic Ice Maker.After the refrigerator has been plugged in andconnected to water, I will immediately have unlimitedchilled water available from the water dispenser.MYTH The water dispenser tank located inside the refrigerator stores waterfor dispensing. The water in this tank requires 24 hours to chill afterinstallation. High usage conditions will not allow time for the water tochill.After water dispenses, a few drops of water arenormal.TRUE A few drops of water may fall from the dispenser, after the dispenserpaddle has been released. To minimize the drops, remove the glassslowly from the dispenser.I will never see frost inside the freezer compartment. MYTH Frost inside the freezer typically indicates that the door is not properlysealed, or has been left open. If frost is found, clear the frost using aplastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that no food packagesor containers are preventing the freezer door from closing. Check therefrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is on.When the refrigerator is installed, or after replac-ing the water filter, I must dispense water for fiveminutes.TRUE 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 minutesto remove air from the water line, and flush the filter.To fill the ice bucket to the maximum capacity, Ishould dispense 12 and 18 hours after installation.TRUE Dispensing 3-4 cubes 12 hours and 18 hours after installation, allows iceto disperse within the ice bucket, which in turns calls on the ice maker toproduce additional ice. Normal ice production = 100 cubes in 24 hours.I can use the water filter bypass plug to determine ifthe filter requires replacement.TRUE Decrease in flow from the water dispenser, or decreased ice production,may indicate the need to replace the water filter. Install the water filterbypass plug (provided with the refrigerator), and check flow from thedispenser. If water flow returns to normal with the bypass plug in place,replace the water filter.The top of the refrigerator doors will always bealigned.MYTH Several things can affect the fresh food door alignment, including thefloor the refrigerator is installed on, and loading of doors. If the top ofthe fresh food doors are not aligned, use a 1/4” allen wrench to adjustthe right hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom righthand side of the door; open the freezer door to access the screw. The lefthand fresh food door may be raised using spacers. Call 800-GECARES toobtain the spacers.Refrigerator door handles can be easily tightened. TRUE If door handles are loose or have a gap, the handle can be adjusted usinga 1/8” allen wrench, on set screws located on the ends of the handles.There may be odor and taste problems with your ice. TRUE After starting the ice maker throw away 24 hours of ice production toavoid odor and taste problems.I can make fine adjustments to the fresh food doorsto align them.TRUE If the fresh food doors are not aligned, use a 1/4” Allen wrench to adjustthe right hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom of theright door. Open the freezer door to access. The left hand fresh food doormay be raised using spacers. Call 800-GECARES to obtain the spacers.Door handles should always be removed forinstallation.MYTH Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. If the doors must beremoved do not remove the handles, or if the refrigerator will fit easilythrough the passage way opening. Adjust handles that are loose or havea gap, by adjusting 1/8” set screws on either end of handles.Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’smanual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737Truth or MythSERVICE