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Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner's man- SERVICE ual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737. In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344. Truth or Myth Truth or Myth? Answer The refrigerator water filter may require replacement TRUE prior to six months of use The automatic ice maker in my refrigerator will produce ice when the refrigerator is plugged in to a power receptacle. MYTH After the refrigerator has been plugged in and MYTH connected to water, I will immediately have unlimited chilled water available from the water dispenser. After water dispenses, a few drops of water are normal. TRUE I will never see frost inside the freezer compartment. MYTH When the refrigerator is installed, or after replacing the water filter, I must dispense water for five minutes. To fill the ice bucket to the maximum capacity, I should dispense 12 and 18 hours after installation. TRUE TRUE I can use the water filter bypass plug to determine if TRUE the filter requires replacement. The top of the refrigerator doors will always be aligned. MYTH Refrigerator door handles can be easily tightened. TRUE There may be odor and taste problems with your ice. TRUE I can make fine adjustments to the fresh food doors TRUE to align them. Door handles should always be removed for installation. MYTH Explanation The water filter indicator will indicate the need to replace the water filter every six months or 170 gallons of water dispensed (select models only). Water quality varies from city to city. If water flow from 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 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 on/ off from the controls and ensure the ice maker is on, as indicated on the refrigerator control panel. See About the Automatic Ice Maker. 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. A few drops of water may fall from the dispenser, after the dispenser paddle has been released. To minimize the drops, remove the glass slowly from the dispenser. Frost inside the freezer typically indicates that the door is not properly sealed, or has been left open. If frost is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that no food packages or containers are preventing the freezer door from closing. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is on. 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. Dispensing 3-4 cubes 12 hours and 18 hours after installation, allows ice to disperse within the ice bucket, which in turns calls on the ice maker to produce additional ice. Normal ice production = 100 cubes in 24 hours. Decrease in flow from the water dispenser, or decreased ice production, may indicate the need to replace the water filter. Install the water filter bypass plug (provided with the refrigerator), and check flow from the dispenser. If water flow returns to normal with the bypass plug in place, replace the water filter. Several things can affect the fresh food door alignment, including the floor the refrigerator is installed on and loading of doors. If the top of the fresh food doors are not aligned, use a 1/4" allen wrench to adjust the right/left hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom right or left hand side of the door; open the freezer door to access the screw. If door handles are loose or have a gap, the handle can be adjusted using a 1/8" allen wrench, on set screws located on the ends of the handles. After starting the ice maker throw away 24 hours of ice production to avoid odor and taste problems. If the fresh food doors are not aligned, use a 1/4" Allen wrench to adjust the right hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the bottom of the right/left door. Open the freezer door to access. Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. If the doors must be removed do not remove the handles, or if the refrigerator will fit easily through the passage way opening. Adjust handles that are loose or have a gap, by adjusting 1/8" set screws on either end of handles. 40