GE Appliances GNE27JYMFS how to turn the icemaker on or off
Before the water line is connected, when the water supply is off, or to stop the buzzing of the water valve.
Steps
CAUTION
To minimize the risk of personal injury, 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 refrigerator is plugged in.
Marked CAUTION by the manufacturer Source: Using the Refrigerator: Automatic Icemaker, p. 20
- Slide the icemaker ON/OFF switch to the OFF position if the water connection is not made, or to the ON position when the refrigerator is connected to the water supply.
- After turning the icemaker on, expect the icemaker to fill with water when it cools to 15 °F (-10 °C), and to take 12 to 24 hours to begin making cubes.
- Throw away the first few batches of ice to clear the water line.
Source: Using the Refrigerator: Automatic Icemaker Source: Using the Refrigerator: Automatic Icemaker, p. 20
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Other GNE27JYMFS procedures
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatureTo change the temperature on the GNE27J top control. The refrigerator is preset to 37 °F (2.8 °C) and the freezer to 0 °F (-17.8 °C).
- How to switch the display between °F and °CWhen the temperature display shows the wrong unit.
- How to turn on TurboCoolAfter adding a large amount of food, putting away food that sat at room temperature, or after a long power outage.
- How to turn on the door alarmTo get a beep when a door stays open.
- How to turn the refrigerator control offTo stop cooling without unplugging, for example before cleaning.
- How to turn off showroom modeWhen the refrigerator is plugged in, the display works, but nothing cools.
- How to replace the XWFE water filterWhen the red filter light starts blinking, every six months at the rated capacity, or sooner if water flow to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
- How to clear cubes stuck in the icemakerWhen the icemaker has stopped making ice and cubes are stuck in it.
- How to turn Sabbath mode on or offTo use the refrigerator on the Sabbath and holidays.
- How to level the refrigerator and doorsWhen the refrigerator vibrates, a door does not close by itself, or the French doors are uneven.
- How to prepare the refrigerator for a long absenceFor long vacations or absences.
Sources
- Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Refrigerators Bottom Freezer, GE and GE Profile models 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 and 27 cu ft. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-1000472, revision Rev 10, 156 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GNE27JGM/JMM/JYM 27.0 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator. GE Appliances. Document GNE27JGM/JMM/JYM, revision Specification revised 12/24, 2024-12, 2 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.