GE TBF22R Use and Care Manual

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fo~ds?– page4 Youcan rearrangeyour

refrigerator’sshelves—page5

Youcanget allthe ice youneed– page6

Savetimeandmoney.

Beforeyoucallforservice, usethe ProblemSohmrpages9, 10,arid11

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HOWto Use Energy-Saver ,-‘: ‘

Switch. ... . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. .3

Food Storage Suggestions. : ...4

How to Adjust Shelves.... .. ...5

Food-SaverSystem . . . .. . .. ..5,6

Automatic Icemaker and

Custom Dispenser. . . ........6-7

User Maintenance

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

Accessories. . . . ...........8,12

Problem Solver. . . . . . . .....9-11

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

Back Cover

Warranty. .. . .. . . . . . .Back Cover

Read thisbookcarefully.

It is designed 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... Cdl, toll-free:

The GE Answer Centern~

800.626.2000

consumer information service or write (include your phone

number) Consumer Affairs

General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Writedownthe modeland serialnumbers.

You’llfind them ona label atthe

bottom, just inside the fresh food

compartment door. These numbers arealso 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 received a damaged

refrigerator, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Savetime and money. Before you call for service, check – the Problem Solver on pages9 through 11.It lists minor causesof operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save you an unnecessary service call.

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W~~~l~~–When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

@Use Mis appliance only for its

intendedpurposeas described in this Use and Care Book.

* This refrigeratormust be properlyinstalled in accordance with the Installation Instructions

beforeit is used. See grounding

instructions on next page.

oNeverunplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the powercord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the receptacle.

oRepairor replace immediately

all electric service cords that

havebecome frayedor otherwise

damaged. Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either the

Jgor connector end.

~When moving your refrigerator away from the w4, be careful not to roll overor damage the power

cord.

oAfter yourrefrigerator is in

operation,do not touch the cok!

surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere

to these extremely cold surfaces. * Do not place fingersor hands

on the automatic icemaking mechanismwhile the refrigwwtor is pkigged in. This will prevent

contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the

cubes. @Don’t refreezefrozenfoods

which havethawed completely.

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

“...You may safely refreezefrozen

foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold—below 40°E

“... Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor 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 reduce the eiatingquality of

foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and preparedfoods. The eating qu)dity of red meats is

affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozenfoods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you cam”

* !f yourold refrigeratoris NH

aroundthe house but not In use, be sure to removethe doors. This

will reduce the possibility of danger to children,

@Unplugyour refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs. Note: We strongly recommend

that any servicing 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 !ight circuit.

~ Do not operate your refrigerator

in the presenceof explosive

fumes.

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Tips

~ Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoid locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where sun will shine directly on it.

@Don’t open doors more often

than necessary.

* Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather. &#@ ,-”---

@Keep Energy Saver Switch in left

ition unless moisture forms on

ide of refrigerator.

~ Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure doors haven’t been left ajar inadvertently.

@Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

~Allow hot foods to cool (until warm to the touch) before placing them in your refrigerator.

~Wipe all moisture from bottles

and cartons before putting them in

~ Keep alI foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

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

@Dcm’tovercrowd your refrigerator.

Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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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. 1)to minimize the possibility of electric shock

hazardfrom this appliance.

PREFERRED METHOD

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Have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

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.

INSURE PROPERGROUND,

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useofadapterplug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug. However,if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit,

a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly

grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)which is available at most local hardware stores.

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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.

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CAUTKMJ:Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall receptacle

coverscrew does not ground the appliance unless coverscrew is metal, and not insulated, and wall receptacle is grounded through house wiring. Customer should

havethe circuit checked bya quaiified electrician to make surethe receptacle is properly grounded.

Whendisconnectingthe 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 breakwith repeated use.

Shouldthe adapterground terminal break, DO NOT USEthe appliance until a properground has again beenestablished.

Ike ofextension cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension

cord, it is absolutely necessary that

it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum.

Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service

organization.

The should alwaysbe intoi!ts own WixXricall

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

This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire

hazard from overheating wires.

Do not i!nstail your refrigerator

where the temperature will go below 60°E because it will not

operate frequently enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Be sure

that

a fully loaded Also see Energy-Saving Tips

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Clearances

Allow 78”at each side, 1“overthe top and 1“at rearfor ease of installation,properair circulation plumbingand electrical connections.

water

There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow you to move the refrigerator out from the wall

severalfeet (approximately 3 coils of ~d’tcopper tubing that measure at least 10rfin diameter).

Rollers

Adjustable roHers,which enable you to move your refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning, are located behind the base grille. These rollers should be set so that

the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about haifway.

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

RollerAdjusting Screw—=-turn

clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower. Use adjustable wrench (~~”hex head bolt) or pliers.

When ‘adjusting front rollers for

proper door closure, it is recom-

mended that the bottom front edge

of the cabinet be approximately ~a

inch from the floor.

To replace base grille, align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and gently push forward until grille snaps into place.

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FREEZER FRESHFOOD

INITIAL SETTING

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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE

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

compartments.

INITIALLY,set the FRESH FOOD

control at 5 and the FREEZER Controlat C.

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired compartment controi one letter or number at a

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When initially setting the controls

or when adjusting them, allow 24 hoursfor the temperatures to stabilize.

Note: Turning the fresh food

control to “OFF” turns off BOTH compartments—fresh food AND freezer.

Howtotesttemperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh

food cornpartrnent.

Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold,

adjust the temperature controls.

lke the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.

Place a container of ice cream in

the center of the freezer compart-

ment.Check it after a day. If it’s

hard or too soft, adjust the

emperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the

you set.

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...you may want to turn the /etterec# control one step colder, as from

“C” to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the freezer controls to operate less frequently,

thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply,

leave your /ettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat.

This is especially important when thermostat is turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no effect on your fresh food section.

However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to “4.”

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls back to their original settings.

EnergySaverSwitch

Your refrigerator has an Energy Saver Switch located on the Temperature Control panel.

To reduce the amount of e!ectri= city required to operate your refrigerator, push switch to the left position.

This turns off heaters in your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside.

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With the heaters turned off, there

is a chance that moisture may form on the outside of your refrigerator,

especially when 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.

Overan extended period of time,

moisture that forms on the outside

may cause deterioration of the

paint finish. It will be important to

protect the finish by using appli-

ance polish wax as described on

page b.

When the EnergySaverSwitch is

pushed to the right, electricity

flows through the low wattage

heaters which warm the outside of

the cabinet and, under most condi-

tions, prevent the forming of

moisture or water droplets.

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

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