GE TBF21RW Use And Care Manual

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1. Temperature controls

2. Rollers (behind grille)

3. Defrost water pan
(behind grille)

4. Rating plate–record
model and serial numbers
here for future reference.

Model#

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Serial#

Do’not remove rating plate.

TopFreezer20.7 cubicfeet

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPEHLYGROUNDED.

The powercordof thisapplianceisequipped with
a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standardthree-prong (grounding) wall re­ceptacle (Fig. 1) to
minimize the pos$ibil-

PREFERREDMETHOD

ity of electric shock
hazardfromthis appli-

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ance, Have the wall - ‘s
receptacle(%eckedbY

a qualified electrician

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to make sure the re-

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Fig.1

GROWOEXISTS

cxmtade is properly

8EFOREUSE

grounded.

here a standard two-prong wall receptacle is en-

countered,it isthe personal-responsibilityand obli­gation of the customerto have it replaced with a
properlygroundedthree-prongwallreceptacle.

DO AfO~ IJIVDIYIANY CM?WMSTAIVCES,CUTOR

REMOVE THE THIRD [GROUND] PRONG FROM
WE POWER CORD,

!JfM$GfZOF ADAPTER PLUG

BQcaufwof potential

safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend agairM the use
of an adapter plug. I-k3wmmr, if you still elect to use

an adapter, wherfi local codas gmrmit, a

TEMPORARY

may be mxk to a properlygrounded

kwwcmg wail r’ec~ptacle by tile LJSeof a

UL listed

checkedby a qualifiedelectricianto makesure the
receptacleis properlygrounded.

Whendisconnectingthe powercordfromthe adap­ter, alwayshold the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
likelyto breakwith repeated use. Shouldthis hap­pen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
groundhasagain been established.

2. THE REFRIGERATOR SHOULD ALWAYS BE
PLUGGED INTO ITS OWN INDIVIDUAL ELECTRI­CALOUTLET (115 volt,60 hertz,singlephaseAC).

Thisis recommendedfor best performanceand to
prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a possiblefire hazard from overheat­ingwires.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–Because of poten­tial safety hazards under certain conditions, we
stronglyrecommendagainstthe use of an exten-

sion cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extensioncord,it is absolutelynecessarythat it be
a UL listed3-wire groundingtype applianceexten­sioncordandthatthe currentcarryingratingof the

cordinamperesbe 15 amperesminimum.Such ex­tensioncordsareobtainablethroughyourlocalservice
organization.

3+Repair or replace immediately all electric ser­vice cords that have become frayed or otherwise

damaged. Do not use a cord that showscracks or
abrasiondamage along its length or at either the

plug or connector end.

4. Never unplug your refrigeratorby pullingon the
puwercord.Alwaysgriptheplugfirmlyandpullstraight

outfromthe receptacle,
!$.When moving your refrigerator away from the

wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power

cord.

6.Afttxyour

refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularlywhen hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these ex­tremely cold surfaces.

‘7.Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence

of @xplosiv@fumes.

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“10.Don’trefreezefrozenfoodswhichhavethawed

$. Unplug yourrefrigerator:

‘completelyunlessyou cook them after they have

A.

Before mak,inqany repairs–(lW3TE: We strongly

thawe&Th@United f3tates Department of Agricul-

ture in Home and Garden Buiietin No. 69 says,, ”...

recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.)

if ‘foods have thawed only partially and there are

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B. Before cleaning.

still ice crystals in the package, they may safely be

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c. Before

replacirlq a burned-out light bulb. (A ‘‘:~~f~~~~~ble,

burned-out light bulb may break when

being r@-~ ‘ ,ti

placed.

The refrigerator should be un,plu’gged in

If, foods have slpwly thawed and have warmed

order to avoid contact with a,live wire filament”) “‘

gradually over a -period of s6v~fal days tq a tem-

hJote:Turningcontrolto OFF position does not : ~‘-.

perature. of 40°F., thpy are not likely to befit for
refreezing, ,kJnder these conditions, meats,, poultry,

remove power to the light circuit. ~ -. :,-

9.

if yourold refrigeratoris stillaround the howe.

most vegetables and some prepared foodS may’.be-

butnotinuse,be suretoremovethe doors.This will ~

come

unsafeto eat; ‘mostfruit~”%ndfruit i?!o’du~ts

soondevelopan un.de?irab!?”!@@~”, ~”” ~;:. L

reduce

the possibility of danger to children. - ‘- ~

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To replace grille, set tabs on hooks at both
ends and push top toward refrigerator until
~rilk snaps into place.

(SeeFig.5).

TEMPERATURECONTROLS

For coldest Fresh Food compartment, set
the Freezer control at “B” and the Fresh
Food control at “8” or “9:’

For colder Freezer, set the Freezer COn-

trol at “D””and the Fresh Food control
at “7” or “8:’

ForwarmerFreshFoodcompartment,leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh
Food control at “4? “3;’“2Vor “~:’

After adjusting the temperature controls,
allow 24hours for temperatures to stabilize.

Note: Turning the numbered control (o
“OFF” turns off refrigeration in both the
Fresh Food andFreezer compartments.

TEMPERATUREGUIDE

If you turn your household thermostat
down to 60° each evening, you may find
it desirable to turn your f}”eezet- control
to colder setting by one letter, such as
from “C” to “D” and leave it at this set-

ting during the entire period that you m-e
setting the h ouse h01d thermostat down
each evening. The fresh food setting will
not likely need to be changed; however,
it you experience freezing in fresh food
compartment, you could set the fresh food
control one number warmer- such as “5”

(0 “4!’
If ii container of milk is too warm or too
ccdd (o your [aste after

kJeirI~ on the top

shelf in the Fresh Food compartment for

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chy, adjust the Cold Control Dials ac-

cordingly.
If a gallon of ice cream remains firm to the
much :Ifter being in d~e Freezer for a chy,

the Cold Control Dials are at the proper

setting. If the ice cream’s firmness is not to

your liking, adjust the dials accordingly.
Check a day after resetting either dial to

make sure new se[t ing is providing the temp

pcwture you desire.

If you

ildVilllC~ the Freezer compartment

COMControl Dial to “1?’ to freeze a quick
supply of ice cubes or a large amount of

food, be sure to reset [he dial to its p;
vious setting

within a day.

ENERGY-SAVER SWITCH

Your refrigerator isequipped with an tme
gy saver switch located on the left side f
the refrigerator near the top of the fres

food compartment (Fig, 7),

ENERGY SAVER

Fig.

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The energy saver switch allows you to turr

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on heaters to cdiminate moisture which

may form on the exterior of the refriger­ator under hot, humid conditions. This
switch should be left in the “Normal” posi-

tion to save energy except when moisture
does form. Remember to switch it back to

normal when the weather is no longer humid,

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

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Keep energy saver switch on “Normal”

unless moisture forms on exterior of cabinet.

@Don’t open doors more often than neces­sary and close them as soon as possible,

particularly in hot, humid weather.

o Store only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.

● Wipe all moisture from bottles and car-

tons before putting them into the refriger­ator, and keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-up inside refrigerator.

@Don’t waste ice cubes by letting many
melt while using a few.

* If you turn control to coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, don’t forget to

turn it back to normal setting.

~ Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator— over­crowding can require extra electrical energy
to keep everything cool.

* Before leaving the house or retiring for
the night, check to be sure doors haven’t

been left :ijar inadvertently.

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Don’t locate your refrigerator adjacent

[o your range, a heating vent or where sun-

hine will strike it if any other kitchen ar-

rangement is possible.

SUGGESTEDSTORAGE

TIMES--MEAT & POULTRY’

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PRODUCT

DAYS

MOfiTHS

FRESH MEATS

Roasts(Bedandlamb), ., 3 to 5 8 to 12
Roasts(Pork and Veal). , . . 3 to 5 4 tO8

Steaks(Beef),,. . . . . . . . , 3 to 5 8 to 12

Chops (Lamb and Pork). , . 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground and Stew Meats. . . 1 to 2

2 to 3

Variety Meats~•J‚8J»•. . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 3 to 4

Sausage(Pork). ., ... , ., 1 !0 2 1to 2

PROCESSEDMEATS

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

1

Frankfurters. .. ~, . . . . . ., 7

Y2

Ham (Whole). . . . . . . . . . 7 1 to 2

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

1 to 2

Ham (Slices). . . . . . . 3 1 to 2

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

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Freezing

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

not recoin

Sausage(Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21

mended.

COOKEDMEATS

Cooked Meats and Meat

Dishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 2 to 3

Gravy and Meat Broth . . 1 to 2 2 to 3

FRESH POULTRY

Chicken and Turkey. . 1 to 2

12

Duck and Goose. .. . . 1to 2

6

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

COOKEDPOULTRY

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2

6

Pieces(Not Covered). 1 to 2

Cooked Poultry Dishes. 1 to 2 A

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

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SLKM3HYTEDFREEZER
STORAGETIMES”

(other than for meat and 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),

1 month

ice cream (oriQinal carton)

maximum

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult
the State College or County Extension Service or

your

local Utility Company

for the latest information on

freezing and storing foods.

‘} U.S. Department of Agriculture–January 1973

NO

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer
or fresh food sections. Your refrigerator
is designed and equipped to defrost itself
automatically,

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Cl~iit~bc}th refrigeratoriirtdfreezersectims

at least once:1 year, h

is remmmended [M!
Ihc refrigerator k unpIuggcd hekm ck.mrt=
ing. If (his is not practical,

wring exceM

moiwre out ofspongc or cloth whenclean.

ing hi the vicinity of switches, lights or
controls,

Use warm wuter and buking mda solution

- about a

tabkxpoonof baking SCXM[o ii
quartorwater,Rinsethoroughlywithwater
andwipedry, Followthis same prmxdurc

for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable and

meat pitns and tillpltisticparts, Wash ice

trays and ice storage bucket in Iukcwarm
water

only,

Do not wash any

plastic parts from your

refrigeratorinyour automatic disliwasher,

Crisperand Meat Pans

Toremove crisper and meat pans when re-

frigerator is located in a right-hand corner

andfresh food compartment door cannot
open fully:

1. Remove food from crisper and crisper

covers.

2. Grip crisper and crisper cover farthest
from door simultaneously with both
hands, and pull stright out (Fig. 8).

3. Remove crispercover shelf support post
(Fig. 9).

4. Pull remaining crisper and crisper cover
forward to disengage from pins on rear
wall ofcabinet, move crisper and crisper
cover sideways until clear of door, and
pull them out (Fig. 10).

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