GE TBX25PCXBRWW, TBX25PCSJRBB, TBX22PAXBRWW, TBX21JISMRWH Owner’s Manual

SaCe_/Instructions ....................................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Icemaker ...................................................12

CFC Disposal .........................................................................2

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Food Storage Suggestions .....................6, 7

Ice Dispenser .....................................................13, 14

lcemaker Accessory Kit .............................................12

Power Saver Switch .....................................................5

Shelves ............................................................................8, 9

Storage Drawers ................................................10,'11

Temperature Controls ................................................5

Care and Cgeaning

Behind Refrigerator ......................................................16

Cleaning--lnside and Outside ......................15

Clearances .......................................................................19

Drawer and Cover Removal .....................16, 17

Light Bulb Replacement ........................................17

Location ...................................................................................19

Moving and Vacation ...................................................18

Rollers ..........................................................................................19

Under Refrigerator .................................................16

Water Filter Accessory ..............................................12

Water Supply to Icemaker .................................18

Problem Solver .............................27-29

Normal Operating Sounds ...........................27

More questions ?_An the United States call

GEAnswer Center° 800.626.2000 in Canadaconsultyour local telephone

directoryfor the CamcoServiceCenter

IlnstaHation ........................................... 20-26

Adapter Plug ...............................................................20

Electrical Requirements .......................................20

Extension Cords .............................................................20

Grounding .......................................................................20

Reversing the Door Swing .......................23-26

Water Line Installation ..................................21,22

Consumer Services .........................2,4

Appliance Registration ..............................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..............................2

Warranty for Canadian Customers .............31

Warranty for U. S,Customers ............Back Cover

Top-MountNo-Frost

Models 18,19,21,22,24and25

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WELCOME

Welcome to the GE family. We're proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to-use guide and

you'll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service staff. Best of

all, you'll experience these values each time you open your refrigerator,

That's important, because your new refrigerator will be part of your

family for a long time.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)_ CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide 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:

In the United States, call:

GE Answer Center ®

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

In Canada, write: Manager, Consumer Relations

2645 Skymark Ave. Mississauga, Ontario

Canada LAW 4H2

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make

sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper

disposal by a qualified servicer° If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to

Frees and imprisonment under provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll see them on a label on the left side, near the top of the fresh food compartment.

These numbers are also 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

Use these numbers in any co[respondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: You must provide proof of purchase

or installation date foi in-warranty service,

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 section in this guide. It lists minor operating problems that you can correct yomself

Date Purchased

Date Installed

BuildedDealer Name

Address

Phone

V[PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read aH instructions before using this appliance.

:A :WARNING--When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Guide.

o 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 foods that

have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if

: installed and located in accordance "._.Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that

. This refrigerator must be properly they are still cold--below 40°E (4°C.).

with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

have any off-odor oroff:color should not be reffozen andshould not be eaten. Thawed ice

cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of

_2,,_,' .... Never unplug your refrigerator by

_:i__::_il pulling on the power cord. Always grip

o Repair or replace immediately al! electric

serwce 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

wall, be careful not to r011over or damage the power cord.

o Do not allow children to climb, stand or

hang on the shelves in tile refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves

plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

0 f your old refrigerator is stil! around

the house but n& in use, be sure to

remove the doors. This will reduce the

l_ossibility of danger to children.

any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the

eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality

of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as

possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can."

cleaning and making repairs.

* nplug your refrigerator before

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any selwicing be performed by a

qualified individual

Before replach,lg a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in orderto 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.

[

oAfter 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 theheating element that

releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands

on the automatic icemaldng mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call!

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Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center _ information service is available to help, Your call-and your question-will be answered prompdy and courteously, And you can call any time GE Answer Center ®service is open 24 hours a

day, 7 days a week,,

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AGE consumer service professional will provide expe_t repair service, scheduled at a time that's convenient for you. Many GE Consumer'Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or'at your convenience (7:00 a. m to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p..m. Saturdays) Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out--so most repairs

can be handled in just one visit.

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CamcoServiceorAuthorizedServiceCenternearestyou.

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Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety el GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, cal1800.626.2000..

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800-401-3630InCanada

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Individuals qualified to service their' own appliances can have parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home, The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts, .,and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted, VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted,

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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

The temperature controls in your refrigerator have letters and numbers. Initially set the freezer

control at "C" and the fresh food control at "52' The fresh food control maintains the temperatures

throughout the refrigerator.

9 COLDEST

5 INITIAL SETTING FRESHFOOD

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.

Power Saver Switch

The power saver' switch is located on the temperature

control panel. To reduce the amount of electricity required to operate your refrigerator, push switch to

the POWER SAVER setting,

This turns off the unit in your refrigerator that

prevents moisture from forming on the outside.

With this unit turned off, 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°

Over an extended period of time, moisture thatfoims on the refrigerator surface may cause deterioration of

the paint finish., It will be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish wax as described in the Care & Cleaning section.

The freezer control moves a damper to

change the amount of cold air that

moves from the freezer to the fresh

food compartment.

Cordair . _ raE (coldest setting)

from freezer _;;;_4._C 1[

compartment _.N_N II

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(warmestsetting) A r-:::_

viow [

The cost to operate the low-wattage unit is about the same as it costs to use two night lights.

When you move the power saver switch from the POWER SAVER setting, low wattage electricity

flows through the unit and warms the outside of the refrigerator° Under most conditions, this prevents the forming of moisture or water droplets,

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compaxtments_ Although your refrigerator is designed

and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some frost on packages is normal.

If you turn your household thermostat below 60°F. (16°C.) at night...

o..you may want to move the freeze_ control one step colder. Cooler

temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less

frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. To

protect your frozen food supply, leave the freezer setting at this colder setting for the entke winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.

Moving the freezer' control to colder setting should have no effect on your fresh food compartment.

However, if freezing occurs, move the fresh food control one step warmer_

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the refrigerator's controls back to their regular settings.

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.

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.

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a container of ice cream in the center of the

freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it's _oo hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls,

After changing the controls, always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you

have set.

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Use these storage times as guidelines for good eating quality. The type of packaging used and the storage temperatures wilt affect how long food will keep in

the refrigerator

Foods Time Time Storage Tips

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months

Milk & cream

Cream cheese, cheese

spread & cheese food

Cottage cheese

Refrigerat0r [ Freezer l

1 week after the

"sell by" date

I-2 weeks after

the "sell by" date

5-7 days after the

"sell by" date

Not recommended

New techniques are constantly being developed

Consult the County Extension Service or your local

Utility Company for the latest information on freezing

and storbzg foods,,

Store butter' covered in the DaiIy Compartment to prevent butter from absorbing odors,

Refrigerate immediately after use, Close tightly, Don't drink out of the carton

because enzymes from your mouth cause

milk to sour. Don't freeze cream unless whipped, '

Wrap tightly,

Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar & Parmesan)

Sour cream

EGGS

Eggs in the shell

Leftover yolks or whites

FRESH FRUITS

Apples Avocados

Berries & cherries

Ciuus fluits

Grapes

1-2 months

10 days after the

"sell by" date

t week after' the

"sell by" date

2-4days

Ripening of many fruits is slowed by refrigeration Store fruits in the storage drawer with the control on the "Fruits" setting

! month

3-5 days

2-3 days

1-2 weeks

3-5 days

May become crumbly

Not recommended

Not recommended ICover' and store small ends down,

9-!2 months

6-t2 months

6-12 months

6-12 months '

Not recommended

6-12 months

Wrap tightly to keep odors confined, Cut off mold if it develops on the surface°

Ripen at room temperature befbre refrigerating, Avocados wilt darken when refrigerated.

Store covered or in the storage drawer to prevent moisture loss,

Store uncovered

Store covered or in the storage drawer to prevent moisture loss.

Peaches, nectarines, plums & apricots

Pineapples, cut

3-5 days

2-3 days

6-12 months

Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating_

Use quickly for best eating quality.

Foods Time | Time Storage Tips

Refrigerator[ Freezer [

Since vegetables remain fresh longest in a moist environment, they should be stored in the Fresh

FRESH VEGETABLES drawer with the contro! on the "Vegetables" setting. If the drawers axe full, store vegetables in plastic

bags or plastic containers to prevent moisture loss.

Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store

in the drawer;

Brussels sprouts

3-5 days

& broccoli

Cabbage & celery Cauliflower'& snap beans Carrots, parsnips, beets,

1-2 weeks 1 week

2 weeks

radishes & turnips Green peas

3-5 days

& lima beans Lettuce & other'

t week

salad greens Onions, green

Peppers & cucumbers

3-5 days

1 week

FRESH POULTRY & FISH Chicken

Turkey, duck & goose

Fish

1-2 days 1-2 days

1-2 days

FRESH MEATS

Beef, gound Beef, roast & steak

Pork

Veal

I-2 days 3-5 days

3-5 days

8-12 months

Not recommended 8-12 months

8-12 months

Not recommended

8-12 months

6-12 months 4-6 months

8-12 months

4-6 months 9-12 months

6-9 months

4-6 months

Wrap we!l[ These odors will travel to other foods,

Wrap we!l[ These odors will travel to other foods. Wrap well! These odors wilt travel to other f0ods_

Remove tops and wrap well,

Nature's wrapping is best. Leave them in their pods until ready to use_

Wash. Drain well. Refiigerate in the drawer,

Wrap well! These odors will travel to other foods. Wrap well! These odors will travel to other foods,

Can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat drawer with the control on the

"Fresh Meat" setting_ When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with suitable freezer wrap to

reduce freezer burn,

Can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat drawer with the control on the

"Fresh Meat" setting_ When freezing longer than 2 weeks, ovetwIap with suitable freezer' wrap to prevent freezer burn.

Sausage, ground

Lamb

1-2 days

3-5 days

1-3 months

9-12 months

PROCESSED MEATS

7 days

1 monthBacon

Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the Meat drawer with the control on the

Frankfurters Ham, whole

half slices

Luncheon meat

7 days 7 days

5 days 3 days

3-5 days

2 weeks

1-3 months 1-3 months

1-2 months

Not recommended

"Deli/Cheese" setting.

Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2 weeks_

Sausage, smoked

* Sources: United States Department of Agricultme; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service; Iowa State University 7

7 days

Not reconmaended

SHELVES

How to Rearrange YourSheLves

Shelves in the fresh food and fl'eezer

compartments are adjustable°

To remove shelves: Tilt the shelf up at

front, then lift it up and out of tracks on

the rear" wall of the iefligerator.

Removable Wine Rack

The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side,,

(on some models)

To replace shelves:

Select the desired shelf height. With shelf front

raised slightly, engage top hooks in tracks at

rear of cabinet., Then lower fl'ont of' shelf until

it locks into position. Wire shelves (on some

models) are adjustable in the same manner,

Extra Freezer Shelf

Some models have an extra fleezer shelf that .

allows you to use the freezer space more

efficiently,,

N Engage

top hook

N Lower to lock

into place

(on some models)

Porta-Bins on the Doors (on some models)

Adjustable Porta-Bins on fresh .i food and freezer compartment ,_,,

doors can easily be carried

from the refrigerator to the work a_ea.

To remove: Slide Porta-Bin forward on molded supports

until it comes completely out of the door.

To relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage Porta-Bins in the molded supports of the door,

and slide in.. Porta-Bin will hook in place°

Two-Position Freezer Shelf (onsome models)

To relocate the two-position freezer shelf, lift slightly and move it sideways to flee the ends of the shelf

from the holes in the walls,. Then tilt the shelf and take it out. To reinstall the shelf, first insert one end

and then the other,.

Snuggers (onsomemodels)

Snuggers are designed to give you storage flexibility

in Porta-Bins and on your' fresh food door shelves.

Place index finger and middle finger on either side

of the snugger near the front and simply move it back

and forth to fit your needs..

For models without an For models with an icemaker, icemaker, the shelf can be the shelf must be placed in placed in either position, the lower position

,_ Sn/ugger

[

Features vary by model

Quick Serve:MSystem (onsomemodels)

CookJng-serving_storage 1 I dishes with durable see- t

through lids fit into a rack that hangs on the

fresh food or freezer compartment door.

Dishes can be removed from and ietu:ned to the rack as needed, and the rack can be removed and relocated

on either door in the same manner as the door bins,

Quick Store Bin (onsomemodels)

This removable tilt-out bin can be located on the

fresh food or freezer compartment door.. It has

been designed for convenient storage of those frequently used items that

do not fit easily into a Porta-Bin or soon-to-be-

used items that require covered storage to keep

from drying out,. To open, push the

latch up and pull the ...._\

bin handle forward _ -_x?, __, . To avoid damaging the '_ _\_,,_b

refrigerator, make sure -f ""-a_-e'lx_ the bin is closed and __'_\\ ,,

latched before closing _'-_ <4k_,\_,1!

the refrigerator door, "_'_-__ _q'_}l

" _ _,\),', El]Pusnup

Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,

refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe. The

dishes should not be used for 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

CAUTION:

Dishes and lids are not designed for use on the

range top, broiler or in the regular oven. Such use

can be hazardous.

To remove the bin, lift

it up and out of the bin

housing.

To relocate the Quick Store unit, lift the bin

housing up and out of' the molded supports on the door; move it to the desired new location, and lower it onto the molded

supports on the door. You do not have to remove the

bin from the housing when BinHousing relocating the Quick Store unit.

Features vary by model

STORAGE DRAWERS

Fruit & Vegetable Drawers

The storage drawers at the bottom of the flesh food compartment are designed to provide high humidity

levels requked by most vegetables and lower humidity levels required for most ffuits_

When replacing the drawers, always push them all the way in,

Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawers,,

Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawer's should be emptied and the drawers wiped dry°

Cool 'n Fresh Drawer (onsome models)

This refligerated drawer is designed to provide lower humidity storage for items such as:

o Apples *Nectarines • Raspberries

• Apricots o Oranges ° Squash, summer

o Grapes oPeaches * Strawberries

• Mushrooms • Pears *Tangerines

Moist'n Fresh Drawer (on some models)

This refligerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural

moisture content of foods such as:

- Artichokes • Cherries ° Peas, green

- Asparagus • Corn ° Plums

• Beets, topped • Currants • Radishes ° Blueberries • Greens, leafy . Rhubarb

- Carrots • Lettuce • Spinach

° Celely • Parsley - Tomatoes, iipe As in any refrigerated storage mea, it is

recommended that foods with strong odors be stored wrapped--foods such as:

• Broccoli • Cauliflower ° Parsnips

• Brussels sprouts ° Green Onions ° Turnips ° Cabbage

10 Features vary by model

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