GE TBF22R Use and Care Manual

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Howtosaveenergy– page1

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fo~ds?– page4 Youcan rearrangeyour

refrigerator’sshelves—page5

Youcanget allthe ice youneed– page6

Savetimeandmoney.

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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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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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FreshMeats

Roasts(BeefandLamb). . . .

Roasts(PorkandVeai).. .. .

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

Chops(Lamb) .. . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Chops(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

GroundandStew Meats, . . .

VarietyMeats . . . . . . . . . . .

Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . .

ProcessedMeats

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

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

fiam(Whoie) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

fiam(Haif) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

i-fam(Siices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Luncheon Meats . . . . . . . . .

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

Sausage

(Dryand Semi-Dry) . . . . . . . 14t021

CookedMeats

CookedMeats and

MeatDishes . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gravyand Meat Broth. . . . . .

FreshPoultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2

Chicken(Pieces) ., . . . . . . .

Turkey (Pieces) ... , . . . . .

i)uckand Goose(Whole) . . .

Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CookedPoultry

Pieces(Covered with

Broth) , , , , , ... . . . . . .

Pieces(Not Covered) . . . . . .

CookedPoultry Dishes ... , .

FriedChicken . . . . . . .

(Otherthanfor meatsandpoultry)

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Leanfish, , , , , ., , . . . . .. ....,6- 8months

Fatly fish, rolls and breads,

soups, Stew, casseroles ., ., ., .. ...2- 3months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton) . . ........1 month max.

New techniques are constantly

being developed. Consult the

College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information

on freezing and storing foods.

‘US. Department of Agriculture

Tostore unfrozen meats, fish anc.1

poultry.

Meats, fish and poultry purchased

from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.

oAlways remove store wrappings.

~ Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

vegetables, ., . ~•~~.. .8-12 months

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3 to 4 1 to 2

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To store cheese wrap well with wax paperor aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

* Carefully wrap to expel air and

prevent mold. @Store pre-packagedcheese in its

own wrapping if you wish. TOstore vegetables.Vegetable

drawers havebeen specially designed to preservenatural moisture and freshness of produce.

s Crispness can be maintained by covering vegetables with a moist

towel.

@As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.

Fine=quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally

require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

o It will be necessary to experiment to determine the location in

the freezer compartment and the temperature 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 freezing foods.

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial qua~ity.Freezeonly topquality 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 will be. You’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be necessary.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for

freezing; they’re readily available in a wide selection at your favorite store.

To freeze meat, fish & 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 pack-

age to provide a good, lasting seal. Don’t refreezemeat that has com-

pletely 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:

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CMtgarah3yourfoodstorage formnvenience.

Store all like things together. This not only savestime, but electricity—because you can find foods faster.

e Place the oldest items up front

so they can be used up promptly.

. Usethe handy shelves on the door for most frequently used sauces and condiments.

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@Place most perishable items such as milk, creafi 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.

~ Leaf vegetabks and fruits placed in your Nloist’n Fresh or AdjustaFresh drawer will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers

or wrapped in plastic film.

@Do 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 as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator.

Move the icemaker manual switch

to “OFF” and shut off water to the

refrigerator.

Howto YourShelves.

Yournew refrigerator provides a versatile shelf arrangement that

lets you rearrangeyour refrigerator to fit your family’s food storage needs. In addition, GE also provides storage drawers at the

bottom which are designed to

maintain the proper levels of humidities for a variety of fresh foods.

Toremove shelves:13emoveshelf by tilting up at front, then lifting up and out of track on rear wall of

refrigerator.

Engage top lug ;

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Lower to

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.

Moist%FreshDrawer

...is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh longer by retaining the natural moisture

content of foods

such as: @Artichokes

e Asparagus QIBeets, o Currants

topped . Blueberries @Carrots @Lettuce @Tomatoes, a Celery

oCherries .

@Corn . Plums

● Greens, ~ Rhubarb

leafy * Spinach

~ Parsley

Peas,green

Q Radishes

ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped—foods such as:

o Broccoli ~ Cabbage ~ Brussels

sprouts

o Cauliflower 6 Green Onions

@Parsnips @Turnips

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

Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the Moist’n Fresh drawer should be removed

and the drawer wiped dry.

The Moist’n Fresh drawer is partially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges. Always replace it in this cover andpush the drawer W the

way in.

AcijustaFreshDrawer

...has a second, inside cover.The adjustable humidity control lets you regulate the amount of cold air entering the drawer.

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Slide the control all the way to the right to the “VEGETABLES’ setting and the cover closes fully to pro-

vide a high humidity storage area. Slide the control all the way to the

left to the “FRUITS” setting and the cover stays partially open to provide a less humid storage area.

Various settings between “Fn.nits” and “Vegetables” can be seketed as user desires.

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AdjwbTemp Drawer

...has an adjustable two-position temperature control wh,ichlets you regulate the amount of cold air entering the drawer.

When control is all the wayto the left at the “MEATS”setting, baffle is fully open to provide coldest

storage area.

When control is all the way to the

right at the “FRUITS” setting, baffle is fully closed to provide normal refrigerator temperature.

SealedSnackPack

The Sealed Snack Pak—and the shelf to which it is attached—can

be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment. The sealeddrawer retains high humidity for conven-

ient storage of unwrapped meats and cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

POrta”ixns

DrawerRemoval

Drawerswill stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to

he!p prevent contents from spilling onto floor, Drawerscan usually be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.

Toremovedrawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be fully opened:

1.Removedrawer farthest from door. Also remove center drawer. (Lift covers up and pull out.)

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2. Slide remaining drawer and cover to the middle.

3. Pull drawer out until it hits the stops. Lift drawer slightly up and out over the stops.

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Yourrefrigerator has

icemaker-and a custom dispenser that dispenses ice cubes and crushed ice through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work:

Automatic icemaker (1)fills ice storage container (2).

Pressure on ice cradle (3)activates -

motor-powered auger (4),feeds cubes from storage container into glass through chute (5)when selector switch is set at ICE CUBES.

Dispenser

an automatic

When switch is moved to CRUSHED ICE, baffle in housing

Model TBF22R has two adjustable Porta-Bins which can easily be

carried from refrigerator to work area. A dozen eggs in their original carton will fit securely in a PortaBin.

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored,-usually appearin~ with.a gteenMuish hue. The cause cdIhis unusual discoloration is apparently due to a cotnbination of factors suah as local waters of certain characteristics, household inactive water line which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes

may be Electric Factory Service Center or a franchised Customer Care@servicer.

injurious tq health.!f such discoloration is observed,discard the icecubes and mnt~ct ycw General

4. Place hand on drawer cover and pull out drawer.

5. Lift cover and remove it. After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

pkmbing and the accumulation of coppe~ saits In an

channels cubes through crusher (6)and crushed ice falls into glass through chute.

Spills are caught in a recessed area (7).

Water is supplied automatically to the icemaker by a solenoid valve. A connection to household cold water system is all that’s needed.

Before !Mng Your.hxmaker

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If refrigerator is operated Iwfore

ater connection

ce storage container and make sure ON-OFF leveron icemaker is in the QFF (up)position. (Lever

shown in orangeonly to help you identify it.)

Toremove ice storagecontainer:

Press upward on tab under the

bottom edge of the container.

is made,remove

OnceYourkxmaker Isinoperation...

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes(10 or 15cubes).This

will flush away any impurities in

the water line.

Dothe same thing after vacations or extended periodswhen ice isn’t used.

To DispenseIce... Set selector switch on front of freezercompartment door to ICE CUBESor CRUSHEDICE.

Grip glassware firmly near rim and press gently but firmly against the rubber-cushioned cradle. Container must be below the chute.

Excessivespills should bewiped

dry immediately.

Boththe spill shelf and the gri!le

shouldbe cleaned regularly.

Water deposits can be removedby

following cleaning instructions on page8.

if this is your first Icemaker: ==

You’ll hear occasional sounds that =: may be unfamiliar. Theyare normal =-

icemaking sounds and are not ~-~

cause for concern,

When a largesupplyof ice will be ~ needed:

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Make an extra supply aheadof -= time. Empty container, put cubes ~~ in plastic bags or containers and =store in the freezercompartment s until the container refills.

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Empty ice storage container periodically and wash it in lukewarm water.

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2. Pull container strai~ht out while supporting it at front

&d rear.

To replace ice storage container: Slide it back until the tab latches.

If the container does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism M turn.

Then push the container back

again until the tab latches.

When water supply has been

connected to

icmnakw:

Removeice storagecontainer,

move ORJ-OFFlever on icemaker

the ON position,and replace

container.

Ice cube mold automatically fills

with water after cooling to freezing

peratures. First cubes normally

ze after several hours,

P40te:With a newly-installed

refrigerator,allow about

for freezer to cool down to proper

ice-making temperature.

24 hours

Tostop dispensing:

Release pressure from cradle,

withdrawingslowly to

last bits of ice. When set for CRUSHED ICE:

Cubes will be channeled through the crushing mechanism before being dispensed.

When changing from CUBESto CRUSHED ICE:

Expect a slight delay before the

operation begi’ns.

new

When changing from CRUSHED ICE to

CUBES:

The next glassful may receive a bit of crushed ice. (This may also

happen if irregular sized cubes or

ice chips are in storage container.)

When dispensing crushed ice:

Some slight dripping may follow.

Normal spills will be collected in the recessed area below the spill shelf grille.

catchthe

Infrequent usage of ice can also cause ice clumps to form in the storage container, resulting in temporary malfunction of the dispenser mechanism.

If ice clumps form in the storage

container:

@Removestorage container from

freezercompartment.

@Rotate auger one full turn and

discard clumps. ~ Replace container before

remaining cubes melt and fuse

together.

Turn icemaker CHW3FFlever to OFF position:

@if home water supply is to be

turned off for several hours. ~ when ice storage container is to

be removed for a period of time.

o before going away on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.

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Outside

Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked=onpaint

finish. With proper care it will stay

new-looking and rust-freefor years. Apply a coat of appliance polish wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat.No. WR97X216)is available from GE/i-lotpoint Appl~anceParts Marts.

Keepthe finishclean. Wipe with a

clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid clishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do

not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet

towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing bleach.

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 when cleaning in

the vicinity of switches, lights or controls.

Use warm 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

all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and

ice storage bin in lukewarm water only. $30not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

Behind

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be darnaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those

with embossed surfaces. Pull the

refrigerator straight out and return

to position by pushing straight in.

Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

Beneath For most efficient operation,

remove the base grille (see page 2) and removethe defrost water pan, then either sweep away oi vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. This easycleaning operation should

be done at least,

once a year.

Defrost Rim

Pan behind base grille should be cleaned at least once a year.When reinstalling pan, firmly push pan

ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.

you

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle, remove all food and clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves, and storage pans by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position only during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of

refrigerator with blanket.

Whenyougocmvacatkm

Forwtended vacatfms or absaws, shut off power to

refdgeratol; turn the numbered control OFfi clean interior with baking soda soiution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water,Wipe dry,To prevent odors, ieaveopen box of soda in refrig-

erator. Leavedoors open.

For shorter vacations, remove per-

ishable foods and ieavecontrois at reguiar settings. However,if room temperature is expected to drop beiow 60°E foiiow same instruc” tions as for extended vacations.

Move icemaker manuai switch to

OFF.position and be sure to shut off water supply. ON-OFF switch is the white iever iocated on the ieft behind the ice storage container.

Quadra Kleen Water Filter

(optionai at extra cost)

instalis in minutes on ~“ 0.D. copper water iine.

Removes sediment:

Rigid, porous fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particies, sand, siit.

FiwmmresOdors: Activated charcoai removes musty, stale odors from water.

improves Taste: Activated charcoai removes oiiy, medicinai, plastic and metaliic tastes from water.

Reduces Scale: Speciai crystais reduce hard scaie deposit formation.

Order VVR97X214from your GE deaier.

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it yourself. Just use this Problem

RapidElectricalDiagnosis.

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Yourrefrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home—takes only minutes to

check its entire electrical system

by a service technician. No need

Solverto locate your problem and to unplug, move or unload the re-

then follow the suggested

frigerator to make the diagnosis.

recommendations.

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Savetimeandnxmey.,.beforeyoucdl forservice,checkthefollowing:

MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

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““. ‘~ If interior’jigiit is~no~’on, r~frige~ato~may not‘be plugged in at wall

receptacle.

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‘~ ~If plug.is’$&ureand the r~frigeratorstill. fails ‘to operate, plug a {amp

,or‘aSmall applianb,eintb the same outlet to determine if there is a

tripped circuit ’breaker or bl.imed out’ fuse. * Modern refrigerators with more storage space and larger freezer

compartment require more operating time. * Normai when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usualiy

requires 24 hours to completely cooi down.

@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen. @Hot weather—-frequent door openings. * Door left open.

@Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 3.

@G[ilie and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 8.

~ Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 1,

MOTOR STARTS &.

STOPS FREQUENTLY

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* Temperature controi starts and stops motor to maintain even

temperatures.

* If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting soiidly on the floor and front roiier screws need adjusting or fioor is weak or uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION on page 2.

* [f dishes vibrate on sheives, try moving them. Siight vibration is

normai,

Defrostwater pan rattiing, needs to be positioned properiy.

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,temperatures in the’largefreezerfmmpw’tmentmayproducehigher

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:,.‘ONormalfanairflow-one fanblows coldah’throughthe mfr@mMx

:,!and freeiercompartni@++m@her fancoolsthecomprwxmrmotor.

,’ ~oThese~CHvlALsoundswill ‘alsobeh~ardfromtires tQtl~e: ‘

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Defro$t timer switch clicks at defrost.

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* Defio$dwater dri~ping inta drain pan,

~oTem@erafurecontrol click$ ON or OFE ‘

* Refrigerant boiling or gutgling! @Cracking or popping of cooling coils caumd by expansion and

.contraction during defrost and refrigeratkm following defrost.

@The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in plpos

as icemaker refills.

than yxrr.old refrigerator.

l+OT’AiR FROM BOTTOM OF ~ REFRIGERATCWI

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

TOO WARM

FOODS DRYOUT 4UTOMATIC KXMAKER

30ES NOT FUNCTION

XJBE DISPENSER IOES NOT WORK

~ Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures, Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

@Temperature cont~ol not set c~ld enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLSon page 3.

* Warm weather—frequent door openings. * Door left open for long time.

@Package may be holding door open. @Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.

@Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

~ ON-OFF control in OFF position. ~‘Watersupply turned off or not connected. * Freezercompartment too warm. $ cubes too small —water shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home

water line may be clogged.

ice cubes. Remove storage container. if cubes are frozen to wire

~ No

arm, remove cubes.

@No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off.

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@Irregular ice ciumps in storage container. Remove container, rotate

auger and discard

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6Movethe energysaverswitchto theright.

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@Too frequent and too long door openings,

~ In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doorsare

opened.

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

@Foods with strongodors should betightly covered.

@Checkfor spoiledfood.

@interior needscleaning. Referto page8. @Defrostwater pan needscleaning, QKeepopen boxof baking soda in refrigerator;replacemonthly.

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In manycities, there’sa General Electric Factory Service Center.

andaradio-dispatchedtruck

Call, will cometo your home byappointment—morningor afternoon.Charge the work, if you like. All thecenters

accept both MasterCardand Visa Cards.Check the White Pagesfor

“GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY” or“GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE.”

Or look for General Electric fran-

chised Customer Care” servicers. You’ll find them in the Yellow Pages

under “GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE” or “GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.”

If youneed serviceliterature,

partslists,partsoraccessories,

contact one of the Factory Service Centers, a franchised Customer Care@]servicer or your dealer.

If youaredissatisfiedwiththq serviceyoureceived,hereare threestepsyoushouldfollow:

FIRST,contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain why you are dissatisfied. In most casesthis will solve the problem.

NEXT,if you are still dissatisfied, write all the details—including your phone number–to:

Manager,Consumer Relations

General Electric Company WCE-312 Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

FINALLY,[f your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

This panel, known asMACAP,is a

group of independent consumer experts under the sponsorship of several industry associations. its purpose is to study practices and advise the industry of ways to improve customer service. Because MACAP isfree of industry control

and influence, it is able to make impartial recommendations, considering each case individually.

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Yournew appliance isa well designed and engineered product.

Before it left the factory, it went

through rigorous tests, just to

makesure it wasas defect-free as

possible. And you have awarranty to protect you against any manufacturing defects during the early period of your appliance’slife.

Now you can have the same

trouble-free and surprise-free service for as long asyou own your appliance. Youcan buya

General Electric Service Contract.

For one low fee. ..

pennies a day..

usuallyjust

.General Electric will take care of any repairs your appliance needs—both parts and labor.Youare protected for the length of your contract. Even when

costsgo up, you pay nothing more.

Wantmoreinformation?There’s noobligation.Youcan get infor-

tion on Service Contracts any

e. Just write your name and address, date of installation, arid the model and serial number of

your appliance and send to:

Manager, Service Contracts General Elecric Company WCE-315

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

If you’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 nowoffers somereal help:

Step-by-StepRepairManual

Youcan usethis manualto solve common repair problems. GE makesit easybecauseyour manual contains important do-it-yourself information:

chartstohelpyoudiagnose

problems easyto understandinstructions step-by-stepphotoswithrepair

procedures askilllevel index therecommendedtoolsneeded

to performrepairs

ReplacementParts

Whenrepairing your appliance, be sure to useauthorized GE replace-

ment parts.Each part ispackaged in a color coded box with:

easy parts identification

~ estimatedtime of

o step-by-step instructions

recommendedtook

repairs

Whereto PurchaseStep-by-Step RepairManualsand Parts

Youcan purchaseGE repair rrianuals and replacement partsfor your appliance from authorized participating General Electric dealers.

Note:Of course, repairs should be attempted only by individuals possessingadequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair amajor appliance mayresult in personal injury and property damage.

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FLU C)NE.YEAF?WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase,we will provide,free of charge,parts and servicelabor in

your home to repairor replaceany

part of the refrigerator that fails

becauseof a manufacturing defect. FLU FIVE=YEARWARRANTY

For five yearsfrom date of original purchase,we will provide,free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replaceany

part of the sealed refrigerating system (thecompressor,conden-

ser,evaporatorand all connecting tubing) that fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extendedto the

originalpurchaserand any succeed-

ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In Alaska the warranty is the sameexcept that it is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to yourhome.

All warrantyservicewill be provided by our Factory ServiceCentersor by our franchised CustomerCare” servicersduring normalworking hours.Checkthe White Pagesfor

GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY or GENERALELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE.Look in the Yellow

pages for GENERALELECTRIC

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICEor GENERALELECTRIC-HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

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