GE TBF17, TBFM17, TBF19 Use and Care Manual

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UseandCareof I+doOFrostModels

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TheGEAnswerCentei800,626,2000

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Contents

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Energy-SavingTips. . . . . . .Inside

FrontCover

important Cautions. , . . . .......1

Howto Connect Electricity ... .1,2

Installation Requirements. . . ...2

How to Adjust Rollers.. . . .. . ...2

Howto Adjust Leveling Legs. . . .2

How to Set Temperature

Controls . . . . . . ..o . . . . . . . . . ..-~

How to Use Energy-Saver

Switch .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .-..--..3

Food Storage Suggestions . . ...4

Shelf Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

Storage Drawers. . . . . . . . . ...-.6

lce Service- .. . . . . . . . . . . . ...7. 8

Accessories. , . . . . . . . . . . ...-..8

User MairItenance

instructionsf .. t . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ProblQmSolver . . . . . . ...10-12

Special Services . . .. . . . . ..Inside

BackCover

Warranty. .. . . . . . . ..$ack Cover

fled thisbookCarefuilyc

it isdesigned to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keep it handyfor answersto your

questions.

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

The GE Answer Center~

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write (include your phone number)

ConsumerAffairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

writedown the I’noddand

serialnumbers.

You’llfind them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

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

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

If you receiveda damaged refrigerator,immediate y contact

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

Savetime and money. Beforeyoucallforservice, check

the Problem Solver on pages 10

through 12.It lists minor causesof operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save

you an unnecessary service call.

Energy-SavingTips

* Be sure the doors are closed tightly. 13eforeleaving the house or

retiring for the night, check to be sure doors haven’t been left ajar inadvertently.

* Store oniy those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.

* AllovJhot foods to cool {until warm to the touch) befare placing them in your refrigerator.

= Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigera~cx.

@Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture build-up Inside the refrigerator,

@If you turn controls to coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings.

@Don$tovercrowd your refrigerator. C)vercrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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lmpotiantCautions

!Fkadallinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance,

~~~~~~~–-When usingthis appliance, alwaysexercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

~ Use thisapplianceonlyforits intendedpurposeasdescribed in

this Use and Care Book.

@Thisrefrigeratormustbeproperly

installedinaccordancewiththe InstallationInstructionsbeforeit

isused.See grounding instructions

below and on page 2.

@Never unplug yourrefrigerator

bypullingon the powercord.

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

~ Repairor replaceimmediately

allelectricservicemrds that havebecomefrayedor 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 movingyourrefrigerator

awayfromthe wall, be careful not to rolloveror damagethe

powercord.

oAfter your refrigeratoris in

operation,do not touchthe cold

surfaces,particularlywhenhands aredamporwet;Skin mayadhere

to these extremely cold surfaces. @If yourrefrigeratorhasan

automaticicernaker,donotplace fingersor handson theautomatic icernakingmechanismwhilethe

refrigeratorispluggedin.This will

prevent contact with the moving

parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releasesthe cubes.

o Don’trefreezefrozenfoods

whichhavethawedcompletely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

‘~..Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that havethawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold—below 40°F. ‘~..Thawed ground meats, poultty,

or fish that have 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 refreez-

ing red’ucethe eating quality of

any off-odor

foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meatsis affected lessthan that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon aspossibleto saveas much of their eating quality asyou can.”

@Hyour oldrefrigeratorisstill

aroundthe housebutnotin use, be sureto removethedoors. This

will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

@W@ug yourrefrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs.

Note: Westrongly recommend that anyservicing be performed by a qualified individual.

B. Before cleaning. C. 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 control to OFF position does not remove power

to the light circuit.

~ Do notoperateyourrefrigeratorin

thepresenceofexplosivefumes.

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Installation Requirements- IMPORTANT.,,PIeaSeReadCarefully

Howtoconnect

electricity

RN-persona!safety,

thisappliance

properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance ISequi~ped with a three-prong

(grouncllng) plug which mates with

----:astandard three--prong (grounding) receptacle (Fig. 1)t~ rninimiz;

~~;i

-: the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

mustlx?

PREFERRED METHOD

WJSUREPROPER GftOUfIJOEXISTS

Fig.

Have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the

receptacle is properly grounded.

BEFOREUSE

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle isencountered, it isthe personal responsibility and oMigation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

cmNOT, UNDER ANY cRRcL}M-

STANCES, CWTOR REMOVE

13’-’ETHIRD (GROUND] PRONG

FROM -THEPOWER Ccm!a

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Part No. 4&3316fW4

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installationRequirements(cxmthwed)

-IMPORTANT... !!F%3seRead Carefully

Useofadapter plug

Becauseof potential safetyhazards

undercertain conditions, westrongly

recommendagainstuseofanadapter

plug. However,if you still elect to use

anadapter,where local codespermit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay bemadeto aproperly grounded

two-prong wall receptacle by use of aIJLlisted adapter (Fig, 2)available at most local hardwarestores!

TEMPOWU’IYMETHOD

fADAPTERPLUGSNOT

PERMITTEDINCANADA)

The larger slot in the adaptermust be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

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BEFOREUSE

Use ofextensioncods

Becauseof potential safety hazards undercertain conditions, westrongly

recommend againstthe use of an extension cord. However,if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it bea UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord and that the

current carrying ratingofthe cord be 15amperes minimum. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization.

The refrigeratorshouldiahvay’s

be piuggd intoitsown

individualektricd cwtk3t=—

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

This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits,

which could cause a possible fire

hazardfrom overheating wires.

Refrigeratorinstallation

Flolfers/LevelingLegs

Adjustablerollers(on modelsso

equipped) which enable you to moverefrigerator away from wallfor cleaning, or levelinglegs,are located behind basegrille. They shouldbeset sorefrigerator is firmlv positionedonfloor andfront is raised”justenough that doors close easily when opened about halfway.

Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs,

remove base grille by grasping it

atbottom and-pulling it straight out

ROLLER

~AOJUSTING SCREW

i I

CAUTKWJ: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 have the circuit checked by aqualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When dkconnecting the power cordfromthe adapter,always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done, the adapter ground

terminal is very Iikeiy to break

with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, !30 NOT USE the

applianceuntil a properground hasagainitwmestablished.

iDcDnotinstallrefrigeratorwhere

temperaturewill go below M)°F.

because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do installitonaflmrstrong enough

tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

AmAf 5/8”@ EwM’.2hsick md!1“ over

topforease d installationand

the

properair circulation.

consider providing water supply to

refrigerator location. Rwill simplify connection of optional automatic icemaker should you wish to install one at a later date.

Turn roller adjusting screws or

leveling legs clockwiseto raise refrigerator, countercbckwise to

lower it. Use adjustable wrench or

pliers onthe roller ad~ustingscrew’s

3/8” hex head bolt. ~ When adjusting rollers or leveling

legsfor proper door closure, bottom front edge of cabinet should be approximately 5/8” from f?oor.

Tore~!ace on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and gently push forward

until grille snaps into place.

frxwsewWe, align prongs

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Operating YourRefrigerator

setthe

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temperatureContro!s

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ,

t *

FREEZER

INITIAL SETTING

~ COLDEST

ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer

compartments. !NITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD

controlat controlatC.

Forcolderorwarmertemperatures,

adjustthedesiredcompartmentcon-

trol oneletteror numberatatime.

IMPORTANT

Wheninitiallysettingthecontrolsor

whenadjustingthem,allow 24 hours forthe tem~ratures tostabilize,w

evenout.

Note:Turningthefreshfd mntroi

to“OFF” turnsoti BOTH com~rt-

ments—frxh f- AND fr-er.

How to test temperatures Use‘themilktestfor the fr~h f-

compartment.

milkonthetopshelfinthefreshfood compartment.Checkit adaylater. Ifthe milk istoo warmor toocold,

adjustthe temperaturecontrols.

Usethe icecram testfor tb

fr~zer comwtiment. Place

tainer of ice cream in the center of

the freezer compatiment. Check it

a day.Ifits too hardor tm soti,

after

adjust the temperature controls.

e, Always allow 24 hours forth@ r@frigw;::e~ ~~acb ihe temp@ratur@

5 and the FREEZER

Placeacontainerof

a con-

FRESH FmD

INITIAL SETTING 5

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COLDEST 9

Irl

●1 ~ ~++o

tkrmtat b!ow w°F. atnight

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youmaywanttoturnthe/etiered

controlonestepcolder,asfrom

“D.”Coolertemperaturesinthe

housemaycausethefreezercontrolsto operatelessfrequently, thusallowingthefreezercompafimentto warmsomewhat.Toprotect

yourfrozenfoodsupply,ieaveyour /eHeredsettingatthiscoldersetting

fortheentirewinter Wriod oftimeyouareturningdown yourthermostat. importantwhenthethermostatis

turn~ downforanextendedPerid.

Thischangeshouldhaveno effecton your

However, if freezing

the numhred control onestep warmer,asfrom“5” to “4.”

Whenyoustopturningthetherm~ statdown,turntem~rature controls backto theirregularsettings. ~

or for whatever

Thisisespecially

fresh food section.

recurs,turn

EnergySaverSwitch

TheEnergySaverSwitchisIwated onthe temperaturecontrol panel.

This turns off heaters in your

refrigeratorthatpreventmoisture

fromformingontheoutside.

oftheEnergySaverSwitch

Use

cansaveyoumoney.Estimated

yearlysavings,dependingonyour

localelectricrates,areasfollows:

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EstimatedYearlySavings E“~~gY

“’’’M:;:::)

TBF17

TBFM17$ “0°

I TBF19 I $10.00 I $17,00 I $23.001 16%

Withthe heatersturnedoff,there isachancethatmoisturemayform ontheoutsideofyourrefrigerator, especiallywhentheweatheris

humid.Thehumidityismostlikely to behigh inthesummer,inthe earlymorninghours,andin homes

“C”

whicharenotairconditioned. Oer anextendedperiodoftime,

moisturethatformsontheoutside

maycausedeteriorationofthepaint finish.Itwill beim~fiant to protect the finishbyusingappliancepolish waxasdescribedon page9.

whenthe Energysaverswitch is

pushti to theright,electricityflow throughthe !OWwattageheaters whichwarmthe outsideof the inetand,undermostconditions, preventthe formingof moisture or waterdroplets.

Nodefrosting

It is not necessaWtodefrostthe

freezerorfreshfoodcompatiments. Yourrefrigerator isdesignedand equippedto defrostitself automatically.

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Foodstorage suggestions

Suggestedstoragetimes

formeat andpx91try*

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Eatingquality drops after time shown

FKNIMeats

Roasts(Beef and Lamb) Roasts(Pork and Veal)

Steaks(Beef) Chops(Lamb) Chops (Pork) Ground and Stew Meats VartetyMeats

Sausage(Pork)

Processe(tMeats

Bacon

Frankfurters Ham(Whole) Ham(Half) Ham(Slices)

Luncheon Meats Sausage(Smoked) Sausage

(Dry and Semi-Dry)

CookedMeats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes

Gravyand Meat Broth

FreshPoultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole)

Chicken (Pieces) Turkey(Pieces) Duck and Goose (Whole)

Gtblets

CookedPo@ry

Pieces

(Covered with Broth) Pieces (Not Covered) Cooked Poultry Dishes

Fried Chicken

(Otherthanforffleats&poultry) FREEZER

Most frutts and vegetables - - 812 months Lean hsh Fatty fish. rolls and breads,

soups, stew. casseroles

Cakes.pies, sandwiches,

1o11O“(lr,${(:or)k~d), Ire cream (orlf!ln,tl c(trton)

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the

College or

Serviceor

CountyExtension

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

S. Department of Agriculture

*U.

-k) WNx? LMlfrxxzen 17Kws, fish and

poultry -1’vleats, fish and poultry

purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrig-

erator will vary.

REFRl~;RATOR FREEEZER

350 to 4f)o~

DAYS

3t05 3t05 3t05 3105

3t05

lto2 lto2

lto2

;

7 3t05 3 3t05 7

14to 21

3t04 lto2

lto2 1!02 lto2

1t02 1102

lto2 3t04 3t04 3t04

68 months

2-3months

I month max

oo~

MONTHS

6 to 12

4 toa

fO ]?

6 6t09

3t04 3t04 3t04 1102

1 x lto2 lto2 1!02

Freezing

not

recom-

mended.

2t03 2t03

12 9

: 3

1 4t06 4

@Always remove store wrappings. @

Rewrapinfoil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately

Tostore cheese, wrap well with wax

paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

@Carefully wrapto expel air and help prevent mold.

e Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish. Tostorevegetables-Vegetable

drawers have been specially designed to preserve natural moisture

and freshness of produce. o Crispnesscan be maintained by

covering vegetables with a moist

towel. @As afurther aid to freshness,

pre-packaged vegetables can be

stored in their original wrapping.

Tostoreicecream-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 will be necessaryto experiment

to determine the location in the freezer compartment and the tem-

perature control setting to keep your favorite ice cream at the right serving temperature<

@Also, the rear of the freezer

compartment is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on frwzing finds There are three essential require-

ments for efficient home freezing.

1. lnitkd quality.Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product wiii be. You’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be

necessary.

3. F%’@perWckaging. use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available in a wide selection at your favorite

store.

Tofreezemeat,fishandpoultry, wrap well in freezer-weight foil(or other heavy-dutywrapping material) forming it carefully to the shapeof the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the packageto provide a good, lasting seal

Don’t refreeze meat that hascompletely 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: TBF17,TBFM17. ,, , , ..16 pounds

TBF19. . . . . . . . . . ..18 poundsnds

Organize yourfood storage for Cxmveflieme.

Store all like things together. This

not only savestime, but electricity– because you can find foods faster.

@Place the oldestitemsup front so they can be used up promptly.

~ Llsethe handy shelves onthe door for mostfrequently used saucesand condiments.

@We the meatdrawer,if your model hasone, for meatsyou do notfreeze.

Tosave rncmeyinenergy

Wmlfmd Cx3sts

@Place most perishable items such as milk, cream or cottage cheese toward the rear of the top shelf as they will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment.

~ Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.

s Leaf vegetablesand fruits 13k.ced in storage drawers will last longer

when stored in closed plastic con-

tainers or wrapped in plastic film.

ISDo not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once.

@Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy.

@When going out of town for sev-

eral days, leave asfew perishables

as possible in the refrigerator. If

your refrigerator has

move the icernaker manual switch

to “OFF” and shut off water to

the refrigerator

anicemaker,

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shelf Positions

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djustabk Shelvesin

FreshFood

(onmodelssoequipped) Some models haveadjustable

shelvesin the fresh food compartment, enabling you rearrange the

shelves to fit your family’s food

storage needs.

Toremoveshelves:Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator,

cmtpartrmerit

Two-PositionShelf in

Freezer Compartment

(onmodelssoequipped)

A /- IE

11:‘“

Toremoveshelf:Lift shelf off shelf

supports, tilt it, and take it out,

Torelocateshelf:

1. After removing shelf, remove

shelf supports by sliding them upward and replace them on other set of mounts.

2. Lower shelf onto relocated supports.

‘rw

lPartiWfVkNhShelf in Freezer Cbrnpartrnmt

(onmodelssoequipped)

Torelocatethisshelfagainstthe oppositewall:

1. Remove shelf

2. Remove shelf supports by sliding them upward and replace them on mounts on opposite wall,

3. Replace shelf with legless end on repositioned suppork

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maErEilmx-

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mJi9s—— —— -

=tf,

lock Into place=

Toreplace shelves:Select desired

shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front

of shelf until it locks into position,

Tempered glass shelves (on models so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

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GeneralElectricFood-saversystem

Moist”n Fresh- \

drawer– closetightly

COO1’n Fresh

(on models so equipped)

This refrigerated drawer isdesigned

to provide lower humidity storage

for items such as:

cApples

. Apricots

● Grapes

cMushrooms~Pears l’VlOi#n I%v3sll

(onmd~ls

This refrigerated drawer isdesigned to keep unwrappedfoodsfresh longer by retaining the natural mois-

ture content of foods such as:

oArtichokes oAsparagus . Beets,toppedoCurrants

eBlueberries

● Carrels ● Lettuce

oCelery

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it isrecommended Ihat odorous foods be stored wrapped-foods such as:

“ Broccoli “Cabbage

eBrussels

Sprouts oGreenOnions

Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawer.

Drawer’

● Nectarirtes0Raspberries

● Oranges oSummerSquash

oPeaches

oStrawberries

● Tangerines

Drawer

soequipped)

o Cherries ● Plums

● Corn

● Greem,leafy oSpinach

● Parsley

aPeas,green

oCauliflower

oRadishes *Rhubarb

oTomatoes,

ripe

oParsnips . Turnips

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The fVloist’nFreshdrawerispartially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges.

Always replace it in this cover and

push the drawer all the way in.

Drawer Flerncwd

Drawerswill stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling

onto floor. Drawers can easily be !;

removed by tilting up slightly and

pulling past “stop” location.

To remove drawerswhen the fresh food compartment door cannot be

opWBCtMy:

1. Remove drawer farthest from

door.

2. Lift drawer cover up and pull it out.

3. Slide remaining drawer and cover to the middle, place handon cover and pull out drawer.

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4. Lift cover andremove it. After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

Detachabh3Meat Drawer or Meats’nSnacksDrawer

mC@3ksoequipped)

[on

The slide-out meat drawer can be

removed and taken to the sink or food preparation area.Youmayalso relocate it within the fresh food compartment to suit your storage needs.

To rekkcatemeatdrawer:

{fyour meat drawer isattached to anadjustable shelf,drawer andshelf

can be relocated at any level.

If your refrigerator hassteel wire

shelves, meat drawer can a!sobe

relocated on anyshelf. Slide drawer

out, remove drawer cover from shelf above, relocate cover cmdesired shelf, andslide drawer back in place.

Excess water which mayaccumulate

in the bottom of the Moist’n Fresh drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry.

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iceSewice

AutomaticKxmaker

[on moaels so e~wpp~d)

If your refrigerator is operated

beforewaterconnectionismade tothe icemaker, keep the manual

icemaker switch in OFF position.

When refrigeratorhasbeen connectedtowahr supply,turn manual switch to ON position.

Ice cube mold will automatically fiil with water after cooiing to freezing temperature, and first

cubes normaiiy freeze after

severai hours. When cubes are soiidiy frozen, they wiii be ejected from the moid into the ice storage

bin by means of a sweeper arm. icemaking wiii continue untii the

feeier arm is raised by a sufficient

accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin to bait the operation temporarily. For maximum ice

storage, ievei the stored cubes with your hand occasionally. i3e sure nothing interferes with the

swing of the feeier arm.

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of five and it is normai for severai cubes to be joined Iogether.

. .

Onceyouricerrwkwisinoper-

ation,throwawaythefirstfew batchesof icecubes.Thiswiii

fiush awayany impurities in the

water line. Do the samething after vacationsor extended periods when ice isn’t used,

GN.mM’t:

Under certain rare circumstances,ice cubes may be discolored, usuaiiyappearing

with agreen-biuish hue. The causeof this unusuaidiscolor-

ation isapparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of iocai waters, housetmid piurnbing

andthe accumulation of copper saits in an inactive water suppiy iine which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of such

discolored ice cubes may be

injurious to heaith. if such discoloration is obsewed, discard the ice cubes and contact your Generai Eiectric Facto~ Service

Center or a franchised Customer Care” servicer.

TurnicemakerC)IW)FF leverto OFF positionwhen:

@homewater suppiy isto be off for

several hours. e ice

storagebinistoberemoved

for a period of time.

Qgoing away on vacation, at which time you shouid aiso turn off the vaive in the water suppiy iine to your refrigerator.

U ice is used infrequently,oid cubes wiii become cioudy and taste staie. Empty ice storage bin periodically andwash it in iukewarm water.

Whenailargesupplyof kmwill be needed, make an extra suppiy aheadof time. Empty bin, putcubes

in piastic bagsor containers and

store in the freezer compartment untii the bin refiiis.

H thisisyour firsticemaker,you’ii hearoccasional soundsthat may be

unfarniiiar.They are normai icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.

Part No. 4&3316FW4

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Ikx9’Semite

Accessories

hx’n Easy

(m modelssoequipped)

Torelease ice cubes, invert tray, insert one end in slot at rear of ice storage bin andpressat front right side.

nverted tray may also be held over bin, and both ends twisted to release cubes.

On rmdek withoutstoragebin, twist trays as shown above to release cubes.

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Automatic kerndw

AccessoryKit

(optionalatextraCOSI)

AGE automatic icemaker will

replace the ice you use... auto-

matically. It can keep you supplied with a binful of cubes—ice for everything, everybody-without fuss or muss.

If your refrigerator did not come

already equipped with an auto-

matic icemaker,you mayadd one—

contact your local GE dealer; specify UK-KIT-I.

The perfectcompanionto yourautomaticicemaker-QuadraKleenWaterFilter

Yourice cubescan only be asclear and fresh-tasting asthe water that produces them.That’swhy it’sagood

idea to purify your water

with a Quadra Kleen Water

Filter.

Its activated charcoal removesmusty,staleodors and unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catchesdirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

The water filter is an option at extra

cost and is available from your GE dealer. Specify WR97X214.It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4” O.D, copper water line.

i%=only mew two ice cubes, leave the tray right-side up, twist

both ends slightly and remove

desired number of cubes.

Wash ice trays and storage bin in lukewarm water only. Do not put

them in an automatic dishwasher.

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UserMaintenanceInstructions

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k?aningyour

refrigerator

0@5ick Protectthepaintfinish The finish

on the outside of the refri~erator is

ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.

With proper care, it will stay new-

Iookingandrust-free for years.Apply acoat of appliance polish waxwhen the refrigerator is new and then at least twice ayear.

Appliance Polish Wax& Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216)is available from GE/ Hotpoint Appliance PartsMarts.

Keepthefinishclean.Wipe with a

clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dryand

polish with aclean, soft cloth. Donot

wipe the refrigerator with asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Donot usescouring pads,powdered

cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-

taining bleach.

Inside

Clean both fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year.

It is recommended that the refrigerator be unplugged before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture out of sponge or cloth whencleaningin the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.

Usewarm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and

wipe dry. Follow this same procedure for cleaning door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, and al~plastic parts. Wash ice trays and ice storage bin in lukewarm water

oniy. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

Behind

Careshould be taken in moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall.

All types of floor coverings can be

damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. If your refrigerator is on wheels, pull it straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in.Moving your refrigerator in aside

direction may result in damage to

your floor covering or refrigerator. condenser

For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 2) and remove the defrost water pan, then either swee,p away or vacuum updust that is

readily accessible.

Thiseasycleaning

operation should bedone at least

once ayear.

Defrost water Pan

Pan located behind base grille should be cleaned at least once a year.When reinstalling pan, firmly push pan ALL THE W&WIN until it stops.

Whenyougocm vacation

Forextendedvacationsor absences,shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered control OFF, clean interior with baking sodasolution of one table-

spoon of soda to one quartof water, Wipe dry To prevent odors, leave open box of soda in refrigerator, Leave doors open.

Forshortervacations,remove perishablefoods andleavecontrols at regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 609F.follow same instruc-

asfor extendedvacations,

tions If you havean icemaker,move

icemaker manual switch to OFF position and be sure to shut off water supply. ON-OFF switch is located near the front of the icemaker.

whenyou move

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle, remove all food and

cleananddry the interior. Secure

grille, shelves, and storage pansby taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in ugv@htpos~tkmonly during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

ail k30w3itemssuch as

Part NO.46 K316PCM

Page 12

To save timeand money, !%3pidElu3drical CNagnosis

check the Problem $X3hfer

before youcallforservice.

If youhavea problem, it maybe minor. Youmay be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem

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

Yourrefrigerator iswired foraccurate

electrical diagnosisin your home—

takesonlyminutesfora service

techniciantocheckitsentire elec-

trical system. No need to unplug, move or unload the refrigerator to makethe diagnosis.

‘TheProblemSOhim

Save timeand money...before you call for service,check the fdknving:

PROBLEM

R~F+?lGERATOR DOES NOTOPERATE

MOTORCWERATES

FCN3LONG PERlODS

)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

e Maybe incj~frost~ycle ~henmotor does not operate for f31XXJt ~~ fTlifWJ@%

~ Temperature control in OFF position. ~ Hinterior light isnOton, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle,

p~u~issecureandtherefrigerator $tili fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

o [f

appliance into the sameoutlet to determine if there is atripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

e Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time.

~ ~orma~when refrigerator jSfirst delivered to your home—usually requires 24

completely cool down.

@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen. @Hot weather—f requent door openirigs. @Door left open.

@Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERATURE CCN4TFKXSon page 3.

@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 9. @Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS orI inside front cover.

hours

flOT_ORSTARTS&

ST(X%3FREQUENTLY

Q If r~frig~~~~orvi~r~~es,~0~~ than likely it isnot resting solidly on the floor and fron

roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Fkkf W

ROLLERS/LEVELINGLEGSon page2.

@If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal. @Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY

OPERATINGSC)LJNDS

$ The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your oid refr@erator.

~ Normal fan airflow-one

fanMowscold air through the refrigerator and

freezar compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor,

e Defrost timer switch c1icks at defrost. @Defrost water dripping into drain pan, ~Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFF. IDRefrigerant boiling or gurgling.

oCrackingor popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction

during defrost and refrigeration following defrost,

@With automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and

water running

inpipesasicemakerrefills.

FRESH FOOD’ OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT

TEMPERATURE TOOWARM

FOODS DRYCUT

FROSTOR ICE

CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

DOES NOT WORK

~ TemperatureCorlti-olnot@coldenough, Refer to TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS on page 3.

* Warm weather—frequentdooropenings.

~ Doorleftopenfor longtime.

~ Packagemay be holding dooropen.

@Foodsnotcovered,wrappedorsealedproperly.

@Doormayhayebeenleft ajaror packageholdingdooropen. @TWfrequentandtoo longdooropenings.

~ Frostwjt~inpackageisnormai,

@ON-OFFcontrol h OFFposition.

VUatersupplyturnedoff or notconnected.

@Free~er~Qmpa~menttoo warm, @Cubestoosmall—watershut-offvalveconnectingrefrigeratorto homewater

line maybe clogged.

---- -.

CECUBES HAVE

3DCM/TAST15

--a..

. . .

=., wL.

. . .. h.

~ old cwbesneedtobe discarded.

@Icestoragebin needsto be emptiedandwashed.

QLhseakxipackagesin refrigerator transmittingodor/tasteto

Qinterior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 9.

ice cubes.

—

and/or freezercompatiments maybe

Part No. 468316P(M’

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TheProblemSCWX (continued)

PROBLEM

FREEZING

HOTAIFt FROM

B071Y3MOF REFRIGERATOR

MOISTUREFORMS DINOUTSIDEOF

REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE

COLLECTSINSIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE Arm REMEDY

~ Doormayhavebeenleftaja~

Tim ‘temperatureof freezer compartment colder.

~ Normal airflow cooling motor, In the refrigeration process, if is rmrrnd that heat

be expelled

these normal and safe operating temperatures. Yourf/oor covering supplier be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

@Not unusual during

fvlove the energysaverswitchto the right.

@Toofrequent and too longdooropenings.

@Inhumid

in the aree under the refrigerate< Some floor coverings will disco/or at

should

periodof highhumidity,

weatheraircarriesmoistureintorefrigeratorwhendoorsareopened.

WATERON TV-EFLOOR

REFRIGERATOR +ASODOR

@Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

@Foodswith strongodorsshouldbetightlycovered. @Checkforspoiledfood. * Interiorneedscleaning.Referto page9. @Defrostwaterpan

needs cleaning.

BKeepopen boxof bakingsodainrefrigerator;replacemonthly.

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How todo away with

surprise repair bilk

General IEkmtric helps

do-it+cmrsdfer

the

—Yournewapplianceisa well

designedandengineeredproduct.

Before it left the factory, it

through rigorous tests, just to make

sure it was asdefect-free aspos-

sible. And you haveawarranty(see

back cover of this book) to protect

youagainst any manufacturing de fects during the early period of your appliance’s life.

Now you can have the same

trouble-free and surprise-free service beyond the warrantyperiod, Youcanbuya General Electric

Service Contract. For one Iowfee.., usuallyjust pennies aday... General

Electric will take your appliance needs—both parts and labor. Youare protected for the

length of yourcontract.Evenwhen

costsgo up, you pay nothing

Wantmore information?There% noobligation.Youcan

mation on Service Contracts any time. Just write your name and

address, date of installation,

careofanyrepairs

went

more.

get infor-

and themodelandserialnumberof yourapplianceandsendto:

Manager, Service Contracts

General Electric Company

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Ifyou’re the kind of person who

likes to do-it-yourself-or if you’re

interested in saving money on out-of-warranty repairs—General Electric now offers some real help:

Step-by-StepRepairManual

Youcan usethis manualto solve common repair problems. GE makesit easybecauseyour manual

contains important do-it-yourself

information:

o ~h~rtsto ~~~p you ~~~gn~~

prchkwns

~~y to un~~rst~~~ in~t~~~t~~ns

a Step-by-step

procedures

~a s~il~level index ~ the recommendedtook needed

to performrepairs

photoswithrepair

ReplacementParts

Whenrepairing your appliance,we recommend you useauthorizedGE replacement parts. Eachpart is packagedin a

colorcodedboxwith:

@~~y pa~~iden~ification ~

estimatedtimeof repairs

fjt~p-~y-stepinstructio~~

e ~~o~~~~d~ @fl~s

‘whereto PurchaseStep-by-Step

RepairManualsandParts

Youcan purchaseGE repair manu-

als and replacement parts

foryour appliancefromauthorizedparticipatingGeneralElectricdealers.

Note:Ofcourse, repairs should be

attempted only by individuals possessingadequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and

mechanicalexperience.Anyattemptto repairamajorappliancemayresult inpersonalinjuryandproperty

damage.

If you needservice

In many cities, there’s a General Electric Factory Service Center.

Call,anda radio-dispatchedtruck

will come to your homebyappoint-

ment—morningorafternoon.Charge

the work, if you like. All thecenters

accept both MasterCardandVisa

Cards,ChecktheWhite Pagesfor “GENERALELECTRICC(XvlPANY”

or“GENERALELECTRICFACTORY

SERVICE”

Orlook for General Electric fran-

chisedCustomerCare” sewicers. You’llfind them in theYellowPages under“GENERAL ELECTRIC

‘*2[JSTOMEF/ CAREH s~l+ll~~” or

-;:&NERA[- ELEc7Rlc-

‘= CLLSTOMERCARE’ SERVICE:’

I=+OTPOINT

contactoneof the FactoryService Centers,afranchisedCustomer Care” serviceror yourdealer.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewho servicedyour appliance.Explain whyyou aredissatisfied.Inmost

casesthis will solvethe problem.

NEXT’,if youare still dissatisfied, write al!the details—includingyour phonenumber–to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations

GeneralEiectric Company AppliancePark Louisville,KY43225

FINALLY,If

resolved,

your problem is still not

write:

MajorApplianceConsumer Action Panel 20 NorthWackerDrive Chicago,IL(30606

Thispanel,knownasIYIACAP,isa groupof independentconsumer

experts

under the sponsorship of

severalindustryassociations..!ts purposeisto study practicesand advisethe industryofwaysto improvecustomerservice.Because MACAPisfree of industryccmtroi andinfluence,it isableto make impartialrecommendations,ccmsideringeachcaseindividually,

Part No. 46EX316PCM

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WHATB Cxlvmim FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Foroneyearfromdateoforiginai purchase,wewiiiprovide,freeof charge,partsand

yourhometo repairor repiace

part of the refrigerator

becauseof a manufacturingdefect. FULLFIVECYEARWARRANTY

Forfiveyearsfromdateoforiginai purchase,wewiilprovide,freeof

charge,partsandserviceiatsorin

yourhometo repairorreplace any

part of the sealed ?efr~gerating system(thecompressor,conden-

ser,evaporatorandaii connecting tubing)that faiis becauseof a manufacturingdefect.

serviceiaborin

that faiis

.—..—.- --——

____....___

Thiswarrantyis extendedto the

originalpurchaserandanywJcoeedingownerfor productspurchased for ordinaryhomeusein the48 mainiandstates,Hawaiiand

any

Washington,DC. inAiaskathe warrantyis the sameexceptthat it

is LIMITEDbecauseyoumust pay to ship the productto the service shopor for the servicetechnician’s traveicosts to yourhome.

Aii warrantyservicewill beprovided byour FactoryServiceCentersor byour franchisedCustomerCare’ servicersduringnormaiworking hours.Check the White Pagesfor GENERALELECTRiCCOMPANY or GENERALELECTFtiCFACTORY WWiCE. Look in the Yeiiow PagesforGENERALELECTRiC CUSTOMERCARE”SERVICEor GENERALELECTRiC-iiOTPOiNT CUSTOMERCARE”SERViCE.

~i1’

WHAT1sNOTCOVERED

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

may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To }{now what your legal rights are inyour state, consult your localor state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney Genera!.

Servicetrips to yourhometo

teachyou howto usethe product.

Readyour UseandCareMateriai.

if you then haveanyquestions aboutoperatingthe product, pieasecontactyourdeaieror our ConsumerAffairsoffice at the addressbeiowor caii,toii-free:

TheGEAnswerCenter~

800.626.2000 consumerinformationserwice.

@improperinstallation. if you haveaninstallationprobiem,

contactyourdeaieror instaiier.

Youare responsiblefor providing adequateeiectricai,piumbingand other connectingfacilities.

@Replacementof housefuses or resettingof circuit breakers.

@Faiiureof the productif it is used for other thanits intended purposeor used commercially.

@Damageto productcaused byaccident,fire, floodsor acts of God.

WARRANTORiS NOTRESPONSIBLE FORCONSEC?UENTiAL

DAMAGES.

PartNO.‘468316PM

No.496348

Pub.

11-82