GE TBM18JAC AA, TBM18JAC WW, TBM18GAD WW Owner’s Manual
Refrigerators
Models
TBM18JAC AA
TBM18JAC WW
TBM18GAD WW
Owner’s Manual
Top-mount no-frost
Part No. 162D9640P002 Pub. No. 49-60082 2-00 JR
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Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . . 4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ice and Water Dispenser . . . . . . . 11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . 13
Installation Instructions
Preparing to
Install the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting Tips
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . 15
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–17
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the left side, near the top of
the fresh food compartment.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your refrigerator properly. Just a little preventive care
on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over
the life of your refrigerator.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call For Service
section. If you review our chart
of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for
service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
Customer Service
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
■ Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
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 the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
■ Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
■ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
■ Turning the control to the
OFF
position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they
will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be an approved 3-wire
grounding type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet and that meets
local regulations and standards. The electrical
rating of the cord must be 15 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power 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 end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a
temporary connection
may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of an approved adapter that meets local
regulations and standards.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug with
the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter
ground terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT
USE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has
been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the refrigerator.
Control Settings
Fresh Food Control
The fresh food control maintains the temperatures throughout the refrigerator.
Moving the fresh food control to
OFF
stops cooling in both areas—fresh food and freezer—but does
not shut off power to the refrigerator.
Freezer Control
The freezer control moves a damper to change the amount of cold air that moves from the freezer
to the fresh food compartment.
How To Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf and 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
freezer and check it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
After changing the controls, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
Power Saver Switch
Push switch to the
POWER SAVER
setting to reduce the amount of electricity required to operate
your refrigerator.
With this switch turned to the
POWER SAVER
setting, moisture may form on the outside of the
refrigerator, especially when the weather is humid.
Over time, moisture that forms on the surface may cause rust.
To prevent moisture on the outside, move the power saver switch from the
POWER SAVER
setting.
Cost? About the same as it costs to use 2 night lights.
The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and
numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer
control at C.
If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh
food temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust
the freezer temperature.
Cold air
from freezer
compartment
(Warmest
setting)
Damper
(Coldest
setting)
Damper
Side View
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5
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9
5 INITIAL SETTING
9 COLDEST
OFF
FRESH FOOD
INITIAL SETTING C
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About the refrigerator shelves, dishes and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Quick Serve™ System
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not
designed for use on the range top, broiler
or in the regular oven. Such use can be
hazardous.
Quick Serve™ dishes fit into a rack that
hangs on the fresh food or freezer door.
The rack can be moved in the same manner
as the door bins.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave
ovens, refrigerators and freezers.
Do not use when cooking high-fat foods, such as
bacon, and high-sugar foods, such as candy and
syrup. The high temperatures of the fat and sugar
can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish.
Quick Store Bin
To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make
sure the bin is closed and latched before
closing the refrigerator door.
This bin can be placed on the fresh food or
freezer door.
To remove the bin,
lift up and out of the
bin housing.
To move,
lift the bin housing up and out of
the supports on the door. You do not have
to remove the bin from the housing when
moving it.
Pull forward
2
To open:
Bin Housing
Push up
1
Quick Store Bin
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable.
To Remove To Replace
Lift up and out
2
Insert
top hook
1
Lower to
lock in place
2
Tilt up
1
QUICK S
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About the storage drawers.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
Slide the control all the way to the
HIGH
setting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the
LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Snacks Drawer
The snacks drawer can be moved to the most
useful location for your family’s needs.
Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer
When the drawer is placed in the top 6 slots
on the left side and the lever is set at
COLDEST,
air from the freezer is forced
around the drawer to keep it very cold.
You can move the drawer to any location if
you don’t want the extra cold storage.
The settings can be adjusted anywhere
between
COLD
and
COLDEST.
When set at
COLD,
the drawer will stay at the
normal refrigerator temperature.
The
COLDEST
setting provides the coldest
storage area.
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About storage drawer and cover removal.
Not all features are on all models.
Storage Drawers
To Remove:
These drawers can be removed easily by
lifting up slightly while pulling the drawers
past the
stop
location.
When the door cannot be opened enough
to pull the drawer straight out, slide the
drawer toward the middle and remove it.
Remove the glass, then the frame. When
replacing the glass, push the rear edge
firmly into the frame.
Step 1
About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
Snuggers
Place a finger on either side of the snugger
near the front to move the snugger back
and forth to fit your needs.
Step 2
Step 3
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2
1
1
3
1
2
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Condiment Caddy
The condiment caddy keeps frequently
used condiments together. It fits in your
refrigerator door shelf. A convenient
handle allows condiments to be easily
carried to the table.
Beverage Rack
Slide-out beverage rack holds twelve
cans of soda or two wine/water bottles
(lengthwise). Can be removed for cleaning.
Two-Position Freezer Shelf
For models without an icemaker, the shelf
can be placed in either position.
For models with an icemaker, the shelf
must be placed in the lower position.
Extra Freezer Shelf
Bins on the Doors
Baking Soda Holder
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Automatic Icemaker
(on some models)
The icemaker will produce eight cubes
per cycle—approximately 100 cubes in
a 24-hour period, depending on freezer
compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other use conditions.
If the refrigerator is operated before
the water connection is made to the
icemaker, keep the feeler arm in the
STOP
(up) position.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, move the feeler arm to
the ON(down) position.
The icemaker will fill with water when
it cools to freezing. A newly-installed
refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of
the feeler arm.
It is normal for several cubes to be
joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy and taste stale.
About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice.
Icemaker
Ice Storage Bin
Feeler arm
in the
STOP
(up) position
Feeler arm
in the
ON
(down) position
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not already come
equipped with an automatic icemaker,
an icemaker accessory kit is available at
extra cost.
Check the back of the refrigerator for
the specific icemaker kit needed for
your model.
Feeler arm in the
STOP
(up) position
Feeler arm on the dispenser model.
To Use the Dispenser
Press the rim of the glass gently against the
dispenser pad.
Select
ICE CUBES, CRUSHED ICE
or
WATER
(on some models).
The spill shelf is not self-draining. To
reduce water spotting, the shelf and its
grille should be cleaned regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is
first installed, there may be air in the water line
system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two
minutes to remove trapped air from the water line
and to fill the water system. To flush out impurities
in the water line, throw away the first six glassfuls
of water.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.
About the ice dispenser.
On some models
Ice Storage Bin
To remove:
Lift the front of the bin and pull the bin
straight out while supporting it at front
and rear.
To replace:
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.
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
■Add ice before filling the glass with a
beverage. This will prevent splashing,
which could cause the ice selector switch
to stick or bind.
■Do not add ice from trays or bags to
the storage bin. It may not crush or
dispense well.
■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. If ice is blocking the
chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.
■Beverages and foods should not be quick-
chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles
or food packages in the storage bin may
cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
■Some crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected
ICE CUBES.
This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crusher.
■After crushed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
■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.
■Dispensed water is not ice cold. For colder
water, add crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water.
Water Filter Accessory
The water filter is an option at extra cost
and is available from your dealer. Specify
WR97X0214. It has complete installation
instructions and installs on 1/4″O.D.
copper water line.
Spill Shelf
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser well
(on some models),
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry.
Water left in the well may leave deposits.
Remove the deposits by adding undiluted
vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits
disappear or become loose enough to
rinse away.
The dispenser pad
(on some models). Clean
with warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 l) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
HINT: Open the freezer door part way to prevent
dispensing of ice when cleaning.
The door handles and trim
(on some
models). Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
The soft door handles
(on some models) are
easy to keep clean if they are waxed every
few months. Use a household wax such as
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the
handles. Clean with soapy water or a nonabrasive, all-purpose cleaner.
Keep the outside clean.
Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Press here to
remove grille.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors,
leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use an appliance wax polish on the inside
surface between the doors.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 l) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a
thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending out
of shape.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some
models) with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to
break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher except Quick Serve dishes
and lids.
Under the Refrigerator
For most efficient operation, keep the area
under the refrigerator clean. Remove the
base grille and sweep away or vacuum
up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose. It is available
at most appliance parts stores.
Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
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