GE CFE28USHSS Use and Care Manual - Page 43
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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 (cont.) Truth or 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. Answer 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 Door removal is always required for installation. MYTH Refrigerator doors that won't close after installation, TRUE can be adjusted to close properly. There is an adjustment to rear wheels. MYTH Check for leaks after all water connections are made. TRUE My LCD display will always be on when I plug the power cord in at installation. Any packaging residue can be cleaned off the refrigerator using any cleaner. MYTH MYTH Explanation 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. Check chart on reverse side of this instruction. Doors should only be removed when necessary to prevent damage from passage way or access to final location. Door mechanism works best if installed at 90°+. If installed at 180°, remove the door from the mid hinge, and swing the door 180° before reinstalling. See Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors. Front leveling legs are adjustable and should be used to balance the refrigerator. Leveling legs are used to make initial fresh food door adjustment . While purging the air from the water system, check all water line connections for leaks. Check the connection to the household water supply at back of refrigerator, and door water line connect. If the refrigerator has been stored in a cold environment, the LCD may be slow to give a proper display. Give the refrigerator enough time to warm up, and the display should be okay. Do not use wax, polish, bleach, or other products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel panels, door handles and trim. Check this instruction under "Cleaning the Outside" for full details. 43