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HowtheEnergy-Saver

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Savetimeandmoney

Beforeyourequestservice,

usetheProblemSolver.

Page

Energy-SavingTips. . . . .. .. ....2

Important Safety Instructions. ..3

Howto Connect Electricity .. ..3,4

Instaliatibn Requirements. .. .3,4

Howto Adjust Leveling Legs. ...4

How to Set Temperature

Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........5

Energy Saver Switch. . ........5

Ice Service . ... . . . . . . . ........6

Defrosting Instructions . . .. . . ...6

Food Storage Suggestions. .. ..7

User Maintenance

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . ........8

Problem Solver.. . .........9,10

Consumer Services.. . .......11

Warranty, ...,.... ...8ackCover

React thisbookcarefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keep it handy for answersto your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help... Call,toil-free:

The GE Answer Centerm

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write (include your phone number)

Consumer Affairs

General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Writedownthe rncdeiland serialnumbers.

You’llfind them on a label at the

bottom, just insidethe fresh food

compartment door. These numbersare also on the

ConsumerProduct Ownership

Registration cardthat camewith

your refrigerator. Before sending

in this card, pleasewrite these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If youreceiveda damaged refrigerator,immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Savetime and money.

BeforeYourequestservice,check

the Problem Solver on pages 9

and 10. it lists minor causesof operating problems that you cancorrect yourself.

* KfR3p Energy Saver Swikh cm

!W3FWIALsetting unless moisture forms cmoutside of refrigerator.

* Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before k?$wingthe house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the ckxm haven’t been left opQrlaccidentally.

* Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartcmsbefore putting them in the refrigerator.

* Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture build-up inside lhe refrigerator.

* !fyou turn the temperature control to coldest posilicm for quick chilling or fmxzing, be sure to turn it back $0regular se{ting to pr~vent frww-

ing fresh foods.

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k used.See grounding instructions “ of off-color should not.be ~efrozen

below and on page $.

Never unplugyourrefrigerator

bypullingonttwpower cord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

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or fish~hat”have

and should ,not be eaten. Thawed -

ice creamshould be discarded..lf

qioff-odor. ‘.-‘ ‘“‘ : . ~, ,. ,,::,-,. , . ,

: 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 refreez-

Repairor replaceimmediately

all electricservicecordsthat have becomefrayedor otherwise damaged.Donot use a cord that

showscracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

ing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many

other foods. Use refrozen foods as @ soon aspossible to saveas much of their eating quality asyou can.” ‘“

gAfter your refrigeratorisin operation,do nottouchthecold surfaces,particularlywhenhands are dampor wet. Skin may adhere

● Do notuse anyelectricaldevice

oranysharpinstrumentindefrostingyourfreezer compartment.

tothese extremely cold surfaces.

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lightbulb,.the; refri~etator Sh@ild.,‘:,. be upplugged

inorder:to”av~id ‘.;:,

contact witha live wire filamef!t~ ;‘~. (A burned-out light Mb break when being replaced.)- -- :

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Note: Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

DonotoperateYOurrefri9eratQrin

thepresenceof explosivefumes” ‘-

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Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it

replaced with a properly grounded

three-prong wall receptacle.

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use of adapterplug

Becauseof potential safetyhazards

undercertain conditions,westrongly recommendagainstuseofanadapter plug.However, if you still elect to use

anadapter,wherelocalcodespermit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may bemadeto aproperly grounded two-prong wall receptacle byuseof aUL listed adapter(Fig. 2)available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

The Iargerslot inthe adaptermust be aligned with the /argerslot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity inthe connection of the powercord.

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Useofextension cords

Becauseof potential safetyhazards

undercertain conditions, westrongiy recommend againstthe use of an extension cord. However, if you

still elect to usean extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a

grounding type plug andreceptacle andthat the electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and

120volts. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization.

The refrigeratorshouldalways be pluggedintoitsown individualelectricaloutlet—

(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50 Hertz, single phaseAC).

This is recommended for best performance andto prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could causea possible fire hazardfrom overheating wires.

PleaseReadcarefully

Ikwe!ingLegs

Adjustablelam at the front corners

of ~herefrige~atorshould be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on floor andthe front is raisedjust enough that the door closes easily when o~ned about halfway.

Turnleveling legsclockwise to raise

refrigerator, counterclockwise to

lower it. When adjusting leveling legsfor

proper door closure, the bottom

front edge of the cabinet should be

approximately 5/811from the floor.

Levelinglegson modelTB14are locatedbehindthebasegrille.

CAUTlON: Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall receptacle is grounded through

house wiring. Customer should havethe circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the

receptacle is pr~perly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,always hold the adapter with one hand. If this

is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO hJOTUSE the appliance until a proper ground hasagain been established.

RefrigeratorInstallation

Location

Do not installrefrigeratorwhere temperaturewillgo below60°F.

because it will not run often enough

to maintain proper temperatures. tlo installitona fkxwstrongenough

tosupporta fully loadedrefrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

Clearances

Model TB12

AitoYw5/8” at each sideand 4“ over the topfor ease of installationand

proper air circulation. Model TEH4

Allow 5/8” at each sideand1“over

the top for ease of installationand properair circulation.

Remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

Toreplace the base grille, align prongs on back of grille with clarnp@!$!

in cabinet arid push forward until =

grille snaps into place.

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Control

Dial

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus“CH?’

Turndownfor warmer temperatures

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-4

-5

-6

-7

Turnuu forcoldertemperatures

“1” is the warmest. 6(9”is the coldest. Initially set the temperature control

dial at ‘C5~’

Afterusingrefrigerator,adjust temperaturecontrolto settingthat isbestsuitedto yourneeds.

Saver Switch

The Energy SaverSwitch is located on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment.

Toreducetheamountofelectricity requiredto operateyourrefrigerator,pushswitchto the NORMAL position.This turns off heaters in

your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside.

Useof the Energy Saver Switch can savevou money. Estimated yearly sa~ings,depending on your local electric rates,are asfollows:

~o~e, EstimatedYearlySavings

ElectricRate(PerKwh)

$ .05 $ .08

T1312$3.00 $4.00

TB14 $5.00

$8.00 $10.00

$ .11 $6.00

Energy Savings (Appmx.)

With the heatersturned off, there

isachancethat moisture mayform on the outside of your refrigerator, especiallywhen the weather is

humid.The humidity is most likely to be high in the summer,in the early morning hours,and in homes which are not air conditioned.

Over anextended period of time,

moisture that forms on the outside

maycausedeterioration of the paint finish. It will be importantto protect the finish by usingappliance polish waxasdescribed on page 8.

Whenthe EnergySaverSwitchis

pushedtothe right,electricity flows

through the low wattage heaters

which warm the outside of the cab-

inet and, under most conditions, prevent the forming of moisture

or water droplets.

Ifycwturnyourhousehold

thermostatbelow60° atnight

you maywant to set the temper-

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ature control one number colder, as from “5” to’’6.” It should beleft inthis setting for the entire period that you are turning down

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the temperature control back to its regular setting.

your thermostat.

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kx#Trays

Torelease ice cubes,invert tray, holditover storagebucketor bowl,

andtwist tray at both ends.

Foronly one or two ice cubes,

leave the tray right-side up, twist

both ends slightly and remove

desired number of cubes.

Trayscanbe stackedto save storagespace.

Forfaster ice service when you

need it, place ice trays cmfreezer

compartment floor. Washtrays in lukewarm water only.

Do not put them in an automatic

dishwasher.

FreshFood

Compartment

Defrostingofthe freshfoodccmw partrnenttakesplaceautomatically everytimetherefrigeratorturnsoff.

M!eltedfrost water drainsfrom the cooling coil into atrough onthe rear

wall of the cabinet then down the corner to a drain tube at bottom.

Waterflows into a pan behind the grille where it is evaporated.

Note:if ice forms on the cooling coil, adjust temperature control to a lower setting. Be sure bottles or other tall objects are not touching

the cooling coil. This maycause ice to form and drip into fresh food compartment during defrosting. If no bottles or other objects are in

contact with the coil but water continues to drip from the coil onto the food, turn temperature control dial to OFF and rinse coil with a clean cloth or sponge and a solution of electric dishwasher detergent. IJse four heaping teaspoons for each pint of water; leave detergent

solution on coil.

Freezer

Defrostfreezercompartmentwhen

frostbecomesl/4-inch tol/2-inch thickinanyareaof thefreezer.

~ It maybe necessarytodefrost

thefreezercompartmentfrequently

ifthe freezer isusedoftenand/or

there is highhumidity. ~ DOnot useany electricaldevice

or sharpinstrumentin defrosting yourfreezer compartment.

~ Never operate refrigeratorlonger than sixmonthswithoutcompletely defrostingthefreezercompartment.

Todefrostfreezercompartment:

1. Removecontents from freezer

compartment andturn temperature control to OFF.Temperaturecontrol must remain off andfreezer compartment door open for a minimum of two hoursto defrost an average accumulation of frost.

Toreduce the amount of thawing of frozen food while defrosting the freezer compartment,store the food

in a picnic cooler or other insulated

container.

2. Useaplastic scraperto loosen andremove frost from the ceiling and wallsof the freezercompartment

asthe frost begins to thaw. Do not

useasharporpointedinstrumentto removefrost,asitsusemayresultin damagetotherefrigeratingsystem.

3. Sponge up defrost water as it

collects in bottom of freezer compartment.

4. In addition to the visible frost in the freezer compartment, frost also forms on the hidden side of the freezer compartment surfaces.This frost will melt during defrosting and the defrost water will drain through the opening in the top of the fresh

food compartment. Tocatch this water, place a one-pint to one-quart container in the center of the top shelf under the opening.

5. After defrosting is completed, turn temperature control to desired setting and return ‘food to freezer compartment.

IMPORTANT:Iffrostispermitted tobecomethickerthanl/2-inch, or the refrigeratoral!owedtooperate longerthansixmonthswithoutcfefrostingthe freezercompartment, excessivefrostwill form on the

hiddensideoffreezercompartment . surfacesand it willbe necessary todefrostthefreezer compartment

fora minimumof24 hours.This hid-

denfrost,if notproperlydefrosted,

cancausemoistureto condense

on the exterior surfacesof the

refrigeratorcabinetaroundthe

freezer compartment.

LMrOzen Meats, Fishand

Poultry

fvfeats,fish and-poultry purchased

from the store vary in quality and age;consequently, safe storage time in yotir refrigerator will vary.

~Always remove store wrappings. @Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

C4H3se

Cheeseshould be wrapped well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

* Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.

~ Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

V’egetabk?s

Vegetable drawers have been specially designed to preserve natural moisture and freshness of produce.

* Crispnesscan be maintained by

covering vegetables with a moist

towel.

~As a futiher aid to freshness,

pre-packaged vegetables can be

stored in their original wrapping.

Ice cream

Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged

brands with low cream content. @It wijl be necessaryto experiment

to determine the location in the

freezer compartment and the tem-

perature control setting to keep

your favorite ice cream atthe right

serving temperature.

~Also, the rear and the floor of the freezer compartment are slightly colder than the front and off-thefloor areas

Tips

on frwmzingfoals

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing,

1. Initialquality.Freezeonly topquality foods, Freezing retains quality and fiavor; it cannot improve quality

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are

frozenafterpicking,

the better the frozen product will be. You’ll savetime, too, because

less culling and sorting will be

necessary.

3. IProperpackaging.Usefood wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available

in awide selection at your favorite

store.

Tofreeze meat,fishand poultry

Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to the shape of the contents. This expels air. Fold

and crimp ends of the package to

provide a good, lasting seal.

Don’t refreeze meat that hascom-

pletely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows:

TB12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TB14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 pounds

..12 pounds

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for mat andFXX.IMY*

Eatingqualitydrops aftertimeshown

FreshIVk?als

Roasts(BoefandLamb),,, , 3to5 Roasts(PorhandVeal),, ~. . 3to 5

Steaks(Beef). ,., , ,, . . ~~ 3 to 5 Chops (Lamb) .,... ,. ~,, 3

Chops(Pork),. . . ., ., .. . 3to5

Ground and Stew Meats,, , , 1 to2

Variety Meats . . . . . . ... , 1 to 2

Sausage(Pork) .,, , , , ., ., 1to 2

ProcessedMeats

Bacon. ., ., . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Frankfurters. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ham(tihole). . . . . . . . . t . 7

Ham(Half). . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Ham(Slices) .. . . . . . . . . . . 3

Luncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . . 7

Sausage

(Dry and Semi-Dry). . . . . 14to 21

CookedMeats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes. . . . . . . . . . 3 to 4

Gravy and Meat Broth. . . . . 1to 2

FreshPoultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1to 2

Chicken (Pieces). . . . . . . . . 1to 2

Turkey(Pieces). . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Duck and Goose(Whole). . . 1to 2

Giblets . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . 1 to 2

CookedPoultry

Pieces

(Covered with Broth). . . . 1 to 2

Pieces (tlot Covered).. . . . . 3 to 4

Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . 3 to 4

Fried Chicken. . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 4

(Otherthanformeats&poultry)

Most fruits and vegetables ... . . . ~. ..8-12 months

Lean fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 months

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles. . . .. ....2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

Ieft-overs (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton). .. ....1 month max.

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods.

*U.S. Department of Agriculture

REFIU#ATQR FRE!&

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MONTHS

6to12 4to8 6to12

to5

6to9

3to4 3to4 3to4

1to2

% 1to2

1to2 1to2

Freezing

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mended.

2 to 3 2 to 3

12 9 6 6

6 1

4 to 6 4

FREEZER

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468 f301P05 Rev. 1

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refrigerator

Outside

Protectthepaintfinish.The finish

on the outside of the refrigerator is ahigh quality, baked-on paintfinish. With proper care, it will stay newIookingandrust-free foryears.Apply

acoat of appliance the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax& Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216)isavailable

from GE and Hotpoint Appliance

Parts I’vlartso

Keep thefinish clwm. Wipe with aclean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild !iquid dishwashing detergent. Dry

and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with

a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do not we scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or

ciearters containing bleach. “

condenser (TB~4 only) For most efficient operation,

remove the basegrille and remove

Toremove. and replace basegrilie cmmodel’TB14, page 4.

polishwaxwhen

Toremovebasegrilleonmodel

T1312,graspbottom of grille at both

endsand Pull outward.

Toreplacebasegrilleon model

TB12,hang it on the top supports

and push in at bottom until it snaps

into place.

DefrostWater Ran

Panlocated behind basegrille should

becleaned at least once ayear. When reinstalling defrost water pan,

firmly push panALL THE WAYIN until it stops.

Felt padsare provided on the defrost water pan to prevent pan from rattling against metal parts. if rattling does occur,adjust position of pan.

Care should be taken in moving

your refrigerator awayfrom the wall All types of floor coverings can be darnaged, particularly cushioned coverings andthose with embossed

surfaces.

hide

Clean both fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year. it is recommended that the refriger-

ator be unplugged before cieaning.

if this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.

Usewarm

waterandbakingsoda solution—aboutatablespoonof bakingsodatoaquartof water.

Rinsethoroughly with water and

wipedry Foilowthissameprocedurefor cleaningdoorgaskets, vegetabie

drawers, and ail plastic

parts.Washic~traysin lukewarm ~~ater

only,RonotuseM3ansing

powdersorotherabraslve cleaners.

whenyougocm

vatxition

For extencfecl vacationsorabsences,

shut off power to refrigerator, turn the temperature control OFF,clean interior with baking soda solution of onetablespoon ofsodato one quart ofwater.Wipedry.Toprevent odors, leaveopen“boxof soda in refrigerator. Leave door open.

Forshortervacations,remove per- ‘“ ishable foods and leave control at regular setting. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 60°F. follow same instructions as for extended vacations.

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle and remove all food. Foliow defrosting instructions (see page 6), then clean and dry the interior.

Secure all ilooseitemssuch as shelves andstorage pans by taping them secureiy in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

uprightpositiononly during actual

moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured’in van to prevent

movement. Protect outside of

refrigerator with blanket.

sower

If you havea problem, it maybe minor.You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem

Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.

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\ PFKX3LEM

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE

I MOTOR OPERATES i FOR LONG PERIODS

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rnmey..hefore yourequestservice,checkthefolhfdng:

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

~Temperature control in OFF position. * If interior light isnot on, refrigerator maynot be plugged in at wall receptacle.

plug is Secure andthe refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lampor a

~ If

small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit

breaker or burned out fuse.

@NOrrna[ When refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires

24 hours to completely cool down.

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.

e e t-lot weather—frequent door openings. @Door left open.

e Tem~erature control is set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERATLJRECONTROL on page 5.

@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to CONDENSER on page 8 for model TB14.

QCheck ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.

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Temperature control Stark andstops motor to maintain even kXnpfYahIW.

‘ MOTOR STARTS&

STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

i ‘ RATTLING and front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to

FRESH FOODS DRY OUT

Ffqo~~N FOODS

[

~ DRY OUT

/ FROST OR

ICE CRYSTALS ON

~ FROZEN FOOD !

~ If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the flocr LEVELING LEGS on page 4.

~ if dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

* Defrost water pan rattling; needs to be positioned properly.

@Foods should be covered.

* Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

~ Normal in this type of refrigerator.

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PROBLEM

FRESH FOOD

OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM

SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE

ODOR/TASTE

MOISTUREFORMS ONOUTSIDEOF REFRIGERATOR

POSSIBLECAUSE AND FEMH3’Y

● Tiimperature control not@ ~Oki eno~gh. Refer to TEMPERATURECONTROL

on’page5. ~Warmweather—frequentdoor openingsto

o Door left open for k)ngtime.

.~ Packagemay be holding door open.

. Grille and condenser need cleaning. model TB14.

~ Doormayhavebeenleftajar. * Settemperaturecontrol

* Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

. Old cubes need to be discarded.

Not unusual during period of Move energy saver switch to the right.

to a higher number.

highhumidity.

get ice or cold drinks,

Referto CONDENSERon page8for

dOISTURE

JOLLECTSINSIDE

REFRIGERATOR

IASODOR

OTAIR FROM

077QM OF

EFRIGERATOR–

‘ODELTB14

INTERIORLIGHT DOES

NOT LIGHT

~Toofrequent and too long door openings. ~In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when door isopened.

D Door \eft open or ajar.

~Foods with strong

Checkforspoiledfood.

~ ~Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 8.

~ Keep

@Normal

openboxof bakingsodain refrigerator;replacemonthly.

airflow cooling motor. Intherefrigerationprocess,itisnormalthatheat

odorsshould be tightly covered.

beexpelledin theareaundertherefrigerato~Somefloorcoveringswilldiscolorat thesenormalandsafeoperating temperatures.Yourfloorcoveringsuppliershould be consultedif youobject to thisdiscoloration.

* No power at outlet. @Light bulb needs replacing.

service.

ConsumerSe~vicesare designedwith yourneedsandwants in mind,

Our

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Yournewapplianceis a welldesignedandengineered Seethewarrantyonthebackpageof this book for product,Beforeit ieft thefactory,it wentthrough rigorousteststo detectmanufacturingdefects,And

youhavea written warrantyto protectyou.

detaiis.

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Whetheryourapplianceis in or outof warranty, you’rejust a phonecail awayfromournationwide networkof FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.

Simplycaii our GEserviceorganization.You’ilfind them in theWhite Pagesund~r“GeneraiEiectric Company”or“GeneraiElectricFactoryService;’ andin the YeiiowPagesunder“GeneraiEiectric

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if you havean installationprobiem, contact yourdealeror installer. Youareresponsiblefor providing adequateelectrical,plumbingand otherconnecting facilities.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

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