GE TBHA22RRERAD, TBHA22RRELAD Owner’s Manual
I Use and Care Guide I
Refrigerator
SafetyInstructions........................ 3
Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration ................................. 2
Energy-Saving Tips ................... 2
Food Storage Suggestio no ............ 7
Ice Dispenser .................................. 4,5
Icemaker ........................................ 4,5
Power Saver Switch .............................. 6
Shelves ....................................................... 8,9
Porta-Bins ....................................... 8
Quick Serve TM System ........................ 9
Quick Store ................................... 9
Storage Drawers ................... 10
Take-out Counter .................................. 8
Temperature Controls .................................. 6
Care and Cleaning
Condenser .......................... 11
Drawers ......................................................... 12
Light Bulb Replacement ............ 13
Shelf Adjustments ................. 12
Water Filter Accessory ............... 13
Problem Solver ........... 16,17
More questions?...call
GEAnswer Center+_800.626.2000
Preparation
Clearances am...................... J4
Location ....................................................... 14
Moving .............................. 13
Rollers/Leveling Legs ................... 14
Vacation ......................................................... 13
Water Supplytolcemaker ............ 14
Installation
Installation .................................................... 15
Adapter Plug ................................. 15
Electrical Requirements .............. 15
Extension Cord .................. 15
Grounding ....................... _5
Consumer Services ........... 19
Model and Serial Numbers ............ 2
Repair Service ................................... 2
Warranty ........................ B ackC over
Top.MountNo+Frost22 and25 models
with Ice Dispenser
GE Appliances
HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly•
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don't understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll see them on a label on the
left side, near the top of the fresh
l'ood compartment.
q'hesc numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registralion Card that came with
your refrigerator-o
Before sending in the registration
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these model and serial 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.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourselF.
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
•Location of your refrigerator- is important. Avoid
locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where
the sun will shine directly on it.
• Close the doors as soon as possible• particularly i n
hot, humid weather.
•Keep Power Saver Switch i n the power sa\cr
position unless moisture forms on the outside o!
the refrigerator.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We're proud of our service a,d
want you to be pleased• If for some
reason you are not happy with the
smwice you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST• comact the people who
ser\ iccd your appliance. Explain
whx you are not pleased. In most
cases this _ill solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details including
_ot rphone number- to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
• Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
the house or- retiring for the night, check to be sure the
doors haven't been left open accidentally.
• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refligerator.
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
A ARNING--When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as describedin thisUse and CareGuide.
.This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding instructions in
Installation section.
.Never unplug your refrigerator by
-_r_: pulling on the power cord. Always grip
_-" plug firmly and pull straight out from tile
"" outlet.
• Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
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 moving your refrigerator away from the
wail,be careful not to roll over or damage the
powercord.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
the house but not in use,,be sure to
remove the doors. This will reduce the
. If your old refrigerator is still around
possibility of danger to children.
• After your refrigerator is in operation) do
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely
cold surfaces.
°If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism'.) or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or
hands on tile automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
.Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The United States
Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No, 69 says:
".. ,You may safely refreeze frozen lbods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°F.
"...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 tile 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 refreezmg reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is afl'ected less than that of many other
lbods. Use refrozen lbods as soon as possible to
save as much of their eating quality as you can."
.Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning
and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
.Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at circuit
breaker or lhse box 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 not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinityof this or any
other appliance•
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC ICEMA R & ICE DISPENSER
How Automatic Icemaker
and Ice Dispenser Work
Your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker and a dispenser that
dispenses ice cubes and crushed ice
through the freezer compartment
door. Here's how they work.
When the selector switch is set at
ICE CUBES...
(1) Automatic icemaker fills the
(2) ice storage bin.
(3) Pressure on ice cradle activates
(4) motor-powered augerandfceds
cubes into glass through the
(5) chine,
Important Facts about Your Dispenser
• Your icemaker will produce an average of eight
cubes per cycle approximately t20 cubes in a
24-hour period-dependin on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of door
openings and other use conditions.
•Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal. If ice
flow interruption is more than brief, ice clumps may
be the cause and should be removed.
• Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of
narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice can jam
the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze
shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door
and look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the
chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.
When the selector switch is
moved to CRUSHED ICE, a
baffle in the housing channels
cubes through the
(6) crusher and crushed ice falls
into the glass through the chute.
Spills are caught in a
(7) recessed area.
Water is supplied automatically to
the icemaker by a solenoid valve.
A connection to the household
cold water system is all that's
needed.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or
ally other objects into the ice
ClUsher discharge opening.
•To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed
beyond the glass, place glass close to ice chute--
but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice.
• Ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses, fine
china or delicate custal they can crack or chip
from the combined pressure of your hand pressing
them against the cradle and ice dropping into them.
• Ice should be dispensed before filling glass with
beverage. This will prevent splashing, which is
annoying and which, if the splash reaches the ice
selector switch, could cause it to stick or bind.
•Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in
the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in
tile storage bin may cause tile icemaker to malfunction.
•Ice other than that produced by your icemaker
should not be added to the ice storage bin it may
not Cl-Ushor dispense well.
Before Using Your
Icemaker and Dispenser
4
If your
refligerator is
operated before the
water connection is
made, remove tile ice
storage bin
and make sure tile
icemaker feeler arm
is in the STOP (up)
position.
To remove the ice storage
bin, lift the front of the bin
aim pull the bin straight out
while supporting it at front
and real.
To replace the ice storage bin:
Slide it back on the ice bin shelf.
If the bin does not go all the way
back, remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the bin back again,
Once Your Icemaker Is in Operation
When water supply has
been connected to the
icemaker, remove the
ice storage bin, move the
icemaker feeler arm to
the ON (down) position,
and replace the bin.
The ice cube mold
automatically fill s with
water after cool ing to !"
freezing temperatures•
First cubes normally freeze after several hours• Throw
away first few batches• This flushes away impurities
in the water [inc.
Do not pour water in
the spill shelf because
it is not se If-drain ing-
pour it in kitchen sink• Spill
The shelf and its grille
should be cleaned
regularly.
NOTE: With a newly-
installed refrigerator, -- .......
allow about 24 horns (or
freezer compartment to cool clown to proper
icemaking temperatures.
To dispense ice:
Set the selector switch on t'rom of freezer
compartment door to ICE CUBES or CRUSHED ICE.
Grip the glassware firefly near the rim and press rim
_entlv but firmly against the rubber-cushioned cradle.
To stop dispensing:
Release the pressure floln cradle and withdraw slowly
to catch the last bits of ice or drops of water.
Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing
of crushed ice. Excessive spills should be wiped dry
immediately.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up)
position when:
•home water supply is to be turned off lk_rseveral hours
•ice storage bii_ is to be removed for a period of time
• going away On vacation, at which time you should
also turn off the val_e in the water supply 1 ine to
your refrigerator
If' ice clumps form in storage bin:
infrequent usage of ice can cause ice clumps to form
in the storage bin, resulting in temporary malfunction
of the dispenser mechanism. If this happens:
°remove the storage bin from the freezer compartment
• break up ice clumps with fingertip pressure and
discard remaining clumps
°replace the bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse
together
If This Is Your First lcemaker...
++.you' 11hear sounds that may be unfamiliar. They
are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause
for concern.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy and taste stale• Empty the icestorage
bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water• Be
sure to allow the storage bin to dtT before replacing
i_othm_aqse ice cubes may stick to the metal auger•
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you
selected CUBES. This happens occasional ly when a
,'ew cubes accidentally get channeled to the crusher.
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in
the ice chute. This condition is normal and usually
occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice
repeatedly• The snow will eventually evaporate•
Caution:
Under rare circumstances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually with a green-bluish color.
This unusual discoloration is apparently due to
several factors, such as certain characteristics
of local waters, household plumbing and the
accumulation of copper salts in an inactive
water supply line that feeds the icemaker.
Continued use of such discolored ice cubes may
be injurious to health. If such discoloration is
observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your
local dealer or authorized local service agent.
5
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
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9 COLDEST
5 INITIAL SETTING
FRESH FOOD
Power Saver Switch
The power saver switch is located
on tile temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to operate
your refligerator, push switch to
the POWER SAVER setting.
This mrn_ off the heater in your
refrigerator that prevents moisture
fioth formingotl the divider
between the refligerator and freezer.
With Ihe heater turned off. there
i s a chance that moisture may
form on the outside of your
refligerator, especial ly when
the x_emher is humid.
Fhe humidity is most likely to be
high in the sum men in the early
morn ing hours, and i n homes
which are not air conditioned.
Initially set the fleezer control at
"C +'and the flesh food control at
"5'_ To change the temperature,
move the controls one step at a time
and wait 24 hours before testing.
Moving the flesh food control
to "OFF" stops cooling in both
compartments but does not
shut off power to the refligerator.
Always allow 24 hours for the
refligerator to reach the
temperature you set.
Over an extended period of
time, moisture that lk)rms on the
refligerator surfuce n_ay cat>,e
deterioration of the paint finish.
Itwill be important to protect the
finish by' using appliance polish
wax as described in the Care and
Cleaning section.
Move the power saver switch
flom the POWER SAVER setting
aud electricity flows through the
low wattage heater which warms lhe
inside of the divider between tl_e
refligerator and fieezer. Under most
conditions, this prevents tlle forming
of moisture or water &oplets.
How to test temperatures
Use the milk test for the flesh
food compartment. Place a
container of milk on the top shelf
in the flesh food compartment.
Check it a day later. If the milk is
too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the fleezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it's too hard or too
soft. adjust the temperature controls.
No defrosting
It is not necessary to deflost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Although your refrigerator is
designed and equipped to defrost
itself autonmtically, some frost on
packages is normal.
If you turn your household thermostat below 60 ° at night...
,,,you nmy waut to move the fieezer control one step
colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the
compressor to operate less fiequently, thus allowing the
fleezer compartment to warm
somewhat. To protect your flozen food
supply, leave the fleezer setting at this
colder setting for the entire winter or for
as long as you keep your thermostat
turned down.
Moving the fleezer control to colder setting should
have no effect on your flesh food compartment.
However. if fleezin._ occurs, move the flesh food
control one step warmer.
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
refligerator "scontrols back to their regular settings.
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