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TAX10
Use and Care Manual
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Use And Care Manual
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GE TAX10 Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Guide
Refrigerator
Safety Instructions........................ 3
Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration................................. 2
Chiller Tray Baffle............................................4
Food Storage Suggestions......................4, 5
Ice Trays............................................................5
Shelves..............................................................4
Temperature Control.....................................3
Care and Cleaning............................6
Beneath and Behind the Refrigerator........6
Inside and Outside the Refrigerator...........6
Light Bulb Replacement ...............................6
Problem Solver..........................9, 10
More questions…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Preparation
Clearances....................................................... 7
Leveling Legs...................................................7
Location........................................................2, 7
Vacation and Moving Precautions............ 7
Installation
Installation....................................................... 8
Adapter Plug ............................................... 8
Electrical Requirements ........................... 8
Extension Cord............................................ 8
Grounding.................................................... 8
Consumer Services...................11
Repair Service................................................. 2
GE Quality Product
Model: TAX10
HELP US HELP YOU…
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip or cancelled check) with this book to establish the warranty period.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the right wall inside the fresh food compartment.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.
If you received a damaged refrigerator, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you call for service,
check the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
• Location of your refrigerator is important. Avoid locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it
• Close the door as soon as possible, particularly in hot humid weather.
IF YOU NEED SER VICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
• Be sure the door is closed tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the door has not been left open accidentally.
• Keep foods covered to reduce the moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606
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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.
Energy-Saving Tips Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Refrigerator
WARNING—When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in
the Installation section.
• 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 electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
“…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F.
“…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.
“…Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meat is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can.”
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• If your old refrigerator is still around the house, but not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
• Don’t use an electrical device or sharp instrument in defrosting the frozen food storage compartment.
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial has settings from “1” to “9” plus “OFF”. “1” is the warmest. “9” is the coldest. Initially set the temperature control dial at “5”. After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that is best suited to your needs.
OFF
9
8
1
2
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5
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• Before replacing a burned out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced. NOTE: Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Turning the temperature control dial to “OFF” stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
(continued next page)
Your temperature control dial will
look like one of the dials above.
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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
(continued)
If you turn your household thermostat below 60°F. at night…
…you may want to move the temperature control one step colder. It should be left at this setting for the entire period that you are turning down your thermostat. When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the temperature control back to its regular setting.

Chiller Tray Baffle

The normal position for the chiller tray baffle is OUT.
Baffle Out—Normal Position

Shelves

Shelves can be moved to different levels to suit your varying food storage needs. To remove a shelf, pull it out to the “stop” position, lift up front and pull straight out.

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Frozen Food Storage Compartment
This refrigerator’s fr ozen food storage compartment will make ice and will store pre-frozen foods for about two weeks.
It will not effectively freeze fresh foods or provide long term storage for meats, poultry or fish. These
products should be used within several days.
Pre-frozen concentrates and high sugar content foods, such as frozen orange juice and ice cream, will not remain completely solid (frozen) and must be used quickly. For best results such items should be
placed in direct contact with the refrigerated surface (where frost forms first).
For colder fresh food compartment temperature during hot weather or periods of heavy usage, place chiller tray baffle in the IN position.
If additional firmness is desired:
• Set temperature control to colder position (“9” is coldest).
• Transfer ice cream from original carton to a covered, flat-bottomed container.
For best storage of frozen foods:
Use moisture-proof wrapping material and bags or regular freezer containers. Commercially-frozen foods are usually suitably packaged.
Baffle In—For colder fresh food compartment temperature
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