GE TB12S Use and Care Manual

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Flefrigerator I

Use& Care

1. Fruit and vegetable bin

2. Tall bottle storage shelf

3. Small bottle and jar shelf

4. Butter storage compartment

5. Freezer door package shelf

6. Ice ‘n Easy ice trays
?. Temperature control

8. Defrost water evaporation pan
behind grille - “

Model and serial number–record these

9.

numbers here for future reference.
Model#

Do not remove rating plate.

Serial#

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I!Plow 4 inches over top of refrigerator for air

irculation. Allow 5/8-inch clearance at both

ides for ease of installation.
‘ourrefrigerator shouldnot be installed where

~etemperature willgo below 60°F. because
Ie refrigerator willnot run frequently enough
~maintain proper temperatures.

e sure to install on a floor strong enough to
Ipporta fully loaded refrigerator.

djustable legs at the front corners of the re-

gerator should be set so the refrigerator is

mly positioned on the floor, and

just enough that the doors close easily

i.sed

]enopened about half-way.(See Fig.1).

the,fiorzt is

ELECTRICALCONNECTION

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

FORPERSONALSAFETY,THISAPPLIANCE
MUSTBEPROPERLYGROUNDED.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug which

mates with a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig.2) to minimize the possi­bilityof electric shock hazard from this appJi­ance. The customer should have the wall
receptacle and circuit checked by a qua]ified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is

properly grounded.

PREFERRED
METHOD

Where a standard two-prongwallreceptacle is

encountered. it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have it re­placed with a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.

DONOT,

CUTOR REMOVETHETHIRD(GROUND)
PRONGFROM THEPOWER CORD.

liVIPOFtTANT

INSUREPROPERGROUND

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EXISTSBEFOREUSE

Fig. 2

UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES,

TEMPORARYMETHOD

ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANADA

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listed ada~ter which is available at most local
hardware ’stores(Fig.3). The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground ter­minal to the wall receptacle cover screw does
not ground the appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded through the house
wiring. The customer should have the circuit
checked bya qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly groundecl,

When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapt er with one
hand. If this is not done. the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.

USAGE SITUATIONS WI+ ERE
APPL!ANCE’S POWER CORD
WILL BE DISCONNECTED
FREQUENTLY

‘r&>

BEFOREUSE

Fig. 3

Fig. 1

USAGE SITUATIONs WHERE

APPLIANCE’S PC)WEFI CO1312

WILLBE DISCONN ECTE13

IN FFI EQ U E N T’LY

Because of potential safety hazards under cer-

tain conclitions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug. However, if
you still elect 10 use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNEC­TION may bc made to a properly grounded

we-prong ivtillreceptacle by the use of a UL

Do not use an adapter plug in these situatit>lls
because frequent disconnecting of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. The customer should have the two­prong wall receptacle replaced with a [hree­prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified
electrician before using the appliance.

The refrigerator should alwaysbe plugged int~
its own indi vidu ai elec (ric ai outlet (115v~>lt
60 hertz, single phase AC.)

“he temperature control dial has nine set­ings from “1” (the warmest) to “9’ (the
oldest) plus OFF.

nitially set the dial at “5” (Fig. 4).

Turn down

for warmer
temperatures

Turn up
for colder
temperatures

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-3

-4

-6

-1

/

/

Fig. 4

fter using refrigerator, adjust dial to set­Ig that is bes[ suited to your needs.

o If you turn control to coldest position for
quick chilling food or faster freezing of ice
cubes, don’t forget to turn it back to normal

setting.
@Don’tovercrowd your refrigerator-over­crowding can require extra electrical ener­gy to keep everything cool.
IDBefore leaving the house or retiring for
the night, check to be sure refrigerator
doors haven’t been left ajar inadvertently.

. Don’t locate your refrigerator adjacent

to your range, a heating vent or where sun­shine will strike it if any other kitchen ar­rangement is possible.

TIPSON FREEZING FOODS

There are three essential rcquircmcnls for
efficient home freezing,
initial quality. 0 n1y (o p-q u tili[y foods
should be frozen. Freezing retains quality
and flavor; i( cannot improve quality. Sec­ond is speed. The quicker fruits and veg-

etables are frozen after picking, (he better
the frozen prociuct willbe. You’ll save time,
too, because less culling anclsorting will be
necessary. The third requirement is proper
packaging. Use food wraps designecl espe­cially for freezing; (hey’re readily avail~lbl~
in a wide selection at your favorite store.

Limitfreezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or
seafoods to

8 poundsat a time.

First, of Cout-sc, is

le kilowatt hour$ per month (Kwh/Mo. )

own on the fact tag attached to the

i

ler door is a measure of the power con­med when tested in accordance with
3AM Standard HRF-2ECFT.

e approximate monthly cost of opera­n can be calculated by multiplying the
~h/Mo. by the cost per kilowatt hour
m your local power company. Cost of
eration varies under actual usage
lditions.

on’t open door more often than neces-

ry and close it as soon as possible, partic -

ar]y in hot, humid weather.
Store only’ foods requiring refrigeration

1 your refrigerator.

CI)efrost freezer whenever frost becomes
‘i thick.

e Wipe all moisture from bo[tles and car­t, IS before put[ing them into the refrigera-

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te “,

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and keep all foods covered to reduce

n )isture build-up inside.

Don’t waste ice cubes by letting many

Ielt while using a few.

STORAGEPERIOD

(To maintain its quality)

‘REHllGERATOftFREEZER

35°to 40° F. 0° F.

PRODUCT

FRESH MEATS

Roasts (Beef and Lamb). . 3 to 5

Roasts (Pork and Veal). . . . 3 to 5

Steaks (Beef). . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Chops (Lamb and Pork). 3 to 5
Ground and Stew Meats. . . 1 to 2

Variety Meats. . . . . . . . . . . 1 to

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

PROCESSED MEATS

Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 7

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

Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

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

Luncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . Z to 5

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

$ausage (Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21 mended.

COOKED MEATS

Cooked Meats and Meat

Dishes. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to

Gravyand

Chicken and Turkey. . . . . . 1 to 2 12

Duck and Goose. . . . . . . . . 1 to .2 ~

Giblets . . . . . . ~. . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1

Pieces (Not Covered). . . . 1 to 2 1

Cooked Poultry Dishes. . . . 1 to 2 6

Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 4

U.S. Department of Agriculture –Jan LJarY 1973

Meat Broth . . . . . 1 to 2

FRESH POULTRY

COOKED POULTRY

DAYS

to 2 6

2

2

MONTHS

8 to 12
4 to 8
8 to 12
3 to 4
2 to 3

3 to 4

1 to 2

1

%

1 to 2
1 to 2

1 to 2
Freezing
not recoin -

I

2 to 3

2 to 3

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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 pac
age to provide a good, lasting seal. DOI
refreeze meat that has completely tha
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be fr
successfully only once.

SLIGGESTED
STORAGE TIMES

(other than for meat and poultry)

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

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

Fattyfish, 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 State

local Utility Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.

IICE

College or County Extension Service or your

Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require s]ightly low­er temperatures ~han more ‘airy’. already-

packed brands with low cream content. 1(
will be necessary to expcrimen( [o ~ieter-

mine the exact setting to keep your favor-

ite ice cream at the righ [ ser~ing tempera-