GE TBF21R Use and Care Manual

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Adjusting screw

To replace grille, set tabs on hooksat both
ends and push top toward refrigerator until

grille snaps into place. (See Fig. 3).

USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S
POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED
INFREQUENTLY

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INSTALLATION

ELECTRICALCONNECTION

lMP0i3TANT

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

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FOR PERSONALSAFETY.THISAPPLIANCE
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Becauseof potential safety hazards under cer­tain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of anadapter

plug. However. if

you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPOmy coNNEc-
TION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prongwall receptacle by the use of a UL
listed adapter whichis available at most local
hardware stores (Fig. 5).The larger slot in the
adapter must be alignedwith the larger slot in
the wallreceptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground ter-

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minal to the wall receptacle cover screw docs
not ground the

iip])l iailce unless the co~wr

screw is metal. and not insulateci,and the wall

rccepti~clc is grounded through the house

wiring, The customer should
chccktxfby
sure the

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WC~ptilCIC is properly grouilcfcd.

hi\\)~ the circuit

\Vhcndisconnecting the power cord from the

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hi]nd.

W’:I}IS hold the iid ii!) [C I. with OiIC

lf (his is not don~. the iidii})t~r ~IiOUIId

terminal is \ferj’likely to break wit!i rUpCil[Cd

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Sh(\uld this happen. DO NOT USE the

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Iwen established.

USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S
POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED
tF-REQUEN_iLY

IEMPERAT’LJRE CONTROLS

Yourrefrigerator has dual temperature
controlsforthe freezerand the fresh food
compartments(Fig.6).

Initiallyset the Freezer control at “C”and
the Fresh Foodcontrol at “5?

Forcolder FreshFoodcompartment,

leave
theFreezercontrolat “C”andset the Fresh
Foodcontrolat “6”or “7:’

For coldest Fresh Food compartment, set

the Freezer control at “B”and the Fresh
Foodcontrolat “8”or “9?

Forcolder Freezer+set the Freezercontrol

at “D” and the Fresh Food control at “7”

or “8:’

ForwarmerFreshFoodcompartment, leave

theFreezercontrolat “C”andsetthe Fresh
Focxlcontrolat “4;’“3;’“z:’or“l:’

POWERCONSUMPmoN

“rhckilowatt hoursper month(Kwh/Mo.)
shown on [he fact tag attached to the
inrtcr door is [he measure of the power
consumedwhentested inaccordance with
AHAMStandard HRF-2ECFTwithpower
saver switch at the normal setting and at

[hc sctfing rccmnmcndd when moisture

forms on rcfrigwtil(w exterior.

-I<hcapproximate
tion Ciln h! Calculatd by multiplyingthe

monthly cost

of opera-

KwIhfMi).by [he cost pm kilowatt hour
from your kwal power company+Cost of

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c{)ndiIions+

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POWERSIWEY? SWITCH

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After adjustingthe temperature controls,
allow

24hoursfortemperaturestostabilize.

Note: Turningthe Fresh Food control to
“O”alsoturnsoff refrigerationinthe Freez­er compartment.

@ide To Proper Temperatures:

If a container of milk is too warm or too
cold to your taste after being on the top
shelf in the Fresh Food compartment for
a day, adjust the Cold Control Dials
accordingly.

Ifagallonofice cream remainsfirm to the
touch after beingin the Freezer for a day,

the Cold Control Dials are at the proper
setting. If the ice cream’sfirmnessis not
to yourliking,adjust the dialsaccordingly.

Check a day after resetting either dial to
makesurenewsettingisprovidingthetem­perature you desire.

If you advance the Freezer compartment
ColdControlDial to “E”to freezea quick
supplyof ice cubes or a large amount of
food, be sure to reset the dial to its pre­vioussetting within a day.

not air conditioned.The switch should be

leftonthe“normal”positionto savepower
except whenmoisturedoes form. Remem­ber to switch it back to normal when the
weather isno longerhumid.

POWER-SAVINGTIPS

Don’topen doorsmoreoften than neces-

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sary and close them as soon as possible,
particularly in hot, humidweather.

. Store only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.

o Wipe all moisture from bottles and car-

tonsbeforeputting them into the refrigera­tor, and keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-upinside.
IDDon’t waste ice cubes by letting many
melt whi!eusing a few.

IJIfyouturn control tocoldest position for
quick chilling or freezing,don’t forget to
turn it back to normal setting.
=Don’t overcrowdyour refrigerator-over­crowdingcan recluireextra electrical ener­gy to keep everything cool.
QJBefore leaving the house or retiring for
[he night, check to be sure doors haven’t
[XXIIleft :ljarinadvertently.

* Don’t
(0your range, a heatingvent or where sun­shine willstrike it if any other kitchen ar­rtin~ementis possible.

lo~ii(~ your refrigerator adjacent

SUGGESTEDSTORAGE
TIMES–MEAT & POULTRY

STORAGEPER1OQ

(To maintain ils quality

REFRIGERATORFREEZER

35°to40°F. 0° F.

PRODUCT

FRESHMEATS

Roasts(Beef and Lamb) ~. . 3 to 5

Roasts (Pork and Veal). . . . 3

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

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

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

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

PROCESSEDMEATS

Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COOKEDMEATS

Cooked Meats and Meat

Dishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

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

FRESHPOULTRY

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

Duck and Goose. . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 6

Giblets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 3

COOKEDPOULTRY

-1

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6

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

Cooked Poultry Dishes. . . . 1 to 2

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

U.S. Department of Agriculture–January 1973

DAYS

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MONTHS

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3 to 4
2 to 3

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1 to 2

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1 to 2
1 to 2
Freezing
not recoin-

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2 to 3
2 to 3

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TIPS ON FREEZING FOODS

There are three essential requirements for
efficient homefreezing.First, of course. is
initial quality. Only top-quality foods
should be frozen. Freezing retains quality
and flavor; it cannot improve quality. Sec­ond is speed. The quicker fruits and vege-

tables are frozenafter picking, the better
thefrozenproductwillbe.You’llsavetime.
too, because lesscullingand sorting willbe
necessary.The third requirement is proper
packaging.Use foodwraps designed espe­ciallyfor freezing;
in a wide selection at your favorite store.

Limit freezing offresh(unfrozen)meats o]

seafoods to 21pounds at atime.

TO FREEZEMEAT,FISH,PCM-”ITN

Wrap well in freezer-weightfoil [or othe

heavy-dutywrapping material), forming ‘
carefullyto the shape of the contents. Thi
expelsair.Foldand crimp endsofthe pack

they’rereadily available

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