GE TAX4, SC4 User Manual

Use and Care Guide

Refrigerator

Safety Instructions........................ 3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration................................. 2

CFC Disposal................................................... 2

Operating Your Refrigerator................... 3, 4

Care and Cleaning............................4

Preparation

Clearances....................................................... 5

Location.......................................................2, 5

Vacation and Moving Precautions............ 5

Problem Solver ................................ 9

CFC DISPOSAL

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a plate located at the top outside rear corner of the refrigerator.

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.

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

IF YOU NEED SER VICE

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.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.

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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance.

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.

Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Refrigerator

• 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.

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

• 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:

• If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off, you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or plugging it back in. If you attempt to restart it in less than 3 minutes, it will not start.

• Turning the temperature control dial to “OFF” stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

Your temperature control dial will

look like one of the dials above.

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Ice Service

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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Ice trays need to be set on the floor of the ice tray compartment to freeze properly.

To release ice cubes, hold the tray upside down over an ice bucket or bowl and twist tray at both ends.

If the ice tray freezes to the floor, pour a little lukewarm water around it to loosen it. Do not use boiling water which can damage plastic parts, or sharp metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which can damage the cooling system tubing.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning Inside—Outside

Unplug the refrigerator and remove food, shelves and trays. Wash inside with warm water and baking soda solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Then rinse and dry.

Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents, scouring powder or spray cleaners—they may cause odors inside the refrigerator.

Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the shelf. Change the box every three months.

Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.

Ice Tray Compartment

• This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at the most) of some commercial-frozen foods.

• The temperature in the ice tray compartment doesn’t get cold enough to freeze food safely.

Wipe outside of refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner, available from GE Appliance Service and Parts Centers. Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.

Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzine or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator. Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage plastic parts.

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Defrosting

Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1/4″ thick.

Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty.) We recommend using a plastic scraper.

Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator.

To defrost, remove foods and ice trays from the ice

tray compartment, put drip tray in place, and set temperature control dial at “OFF”.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. T o defrost faster, keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot) water on the frosted part may speed defrosting. Do not

use boiling water—it may damage plastic parts. After defrosting, empty water from the drip tray.

Wash the drip tray in warm water. Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp cloth. Then turn the temperature control to the desired setting and return food and ice trays to the refrigerator.

NOTE: If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the ice tray compartment door from opening or closing completely. Don’t try to force it open; after defrosting, the door will open and close easily.

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