GE TCX22 Use and Care Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Energy Saving Tips . . . . . ............................2

Food Storage Suggestions ..........................5

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................8

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................6

Porta-Bins...__.~_..~.~.

Storage Drawers . . . . . . ..............................7

Temperature Controls .................4

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Careand Cleaning

Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................9

Defrost Water Pan.. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .

Drawer Removal . . . . . . ............................10

Light Bulb Replacement.. . . . . . . . . . . . ..10

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Refrigerator

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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Stabilizing Brakes . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ..11

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Icemaker

Adapter Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................12

Electrical Requirements . .....................12

Extension Cord . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..12

Reversing Door Swing . . . . . . . . . ..13-16

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Consumer Services . .

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

Repair Service . . . . . . . . ..............................2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........BackC over

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TCX22

HELP US HELP YOU...

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

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 correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

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

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 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.

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Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

● 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 refrigerator.

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Chicago, IL 60606

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this

WARNING-When using this appliance,

always exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

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Use this appliance

as described in this Use and Care Guide.

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This refrigerator must be properly installed

in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See

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Never unplug your refrigerator by

pulling on the power cord.

grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

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Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

shows cracks or abrasion darnage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

●

when moving

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

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Do not allow children to climb, stand or

hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.

could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

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If your old refrigerator is still around

the house but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.

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After

possibility of danger to children.

your refrigerator is in operation? do

not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet.

cold surfaces.

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not

place

icemaking

the

mechanism (on some models) while

reft+gerator

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

only for its intended

purpose

grounding instructions.

Always

Do not use a cord that

your

refrigerator away from the

They

This will reduce the

Skin may adhere to these extremely

fingers or hands on the automatic

is plugged in.

This will prevent

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appiiance.

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Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

The United States

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

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.You

may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below

“..

.Thawed

any

off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and

ground meats, poultry or fish that have

40°F.

should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be

discarded. or questionable, get rid of

the odor or color of any food is poor

it.

The food maybe

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.”

unplug your

refrigerator before

cleaning

and making repairs. Note: We strongly

recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

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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 light circuit.

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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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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Set Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

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The freezer control has settings from “1“ (the warmest) to “7” (the coldest) plus “OFF.” Initially set

the freezer control at “4.”

The fresh food control has settings from “l” (the warmest) to “9” (the coldest). Initially set the fresh

How

to test temperatures

food control at

“5.”

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 too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired compartment control one number at a time.

IMPORTANT: When initially setting controls, or adjusting them, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.

Note: Turning the freezer control to OFF position stops cooling in BOTH compartments—fresh food AND freezer—but does not

shut off power to refrigerator.

Energy Saver Switch

The Energy Saver switch is located on the freezer control panel. This switch lets you save energy by adjusting refrigerator operations to the level of humidity in your house.

During humid weather, moisture will form around the doors of any refrigerator/freezer, similar to the way condensate forms on a glass of ice water.

Heaters in your refrigerator help prevent moisture from forming on the outside. The Energy Saver switch lets you turn these heaters on or off.

REDUCE*

EXTERIOR CABINET MOISTURE

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● The bottom position turns the heaters off for

ENERGY SAVER

SAVES

ENERGY

maximum energy savings. Use this position during periods of low humidity.

● The top position is for periods of high humidity,

such as during the summer, in the early morning hours, and in homes without air conditioning.

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

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Eating quality droos after

tim’e

shown

DAYS IN

REFRIGERATOR

AT 35° to

(2” to 4°

400F.

c.)

MONTHS IN

FREEZER

AT OOF.

(-18° C.)

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5 Roasts (Pork & Veal) 3 to 5 Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5

Chops (Lam b)... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Chops (Pork) 3 to 5 Ground & Stew Meats 1 to 2

Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sausage (Pork) 1 to 2

1 to 2

6 to 12

4 to 8

6 to 12

6 to 9 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 1 to 2

Processed Meats

Freezing

not recom-

mended,

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1/2

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ham (Half) 3 to 5

Ham (Slices)...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Luncheon Meats 3 to 5

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

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry)

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to 21

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes . . . . . . . . 3 to 4

Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Fresh Food Storage Tips

Eating quality drops after time shown

IJAYS IN

REFRIGERATOR

AT 35° to

(2” to 4°

40”F.

c.)

MONTHS IN

FREEZER

AT OOF.

(-18° C.)

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) 1 to 2 Chicken (Pieces) 1 to 2 Turkey (Pieces) 1 to 2

Duck & Goose (Whole),.... ... ...........1 to 2

Giblets . . . . . . . . . .... ..1 to 2

9 6 6 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth). ...........1 to 2

Pieces

(Not Covered)

Cooked Poultry Dishes ..... .....3 to 4

Fried Chicken

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. . . . . . 3 to 4

.3 to 4

(Other than for meats & poultry)

Most fruits and vegetables .,............................8-12 months

fish,, . . . . . . . ...........................................6-8 months

Lean

Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew, casseroles .........2-3 months

Cakes. pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),

Ice

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

Meats.

fish

age:

and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and

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yOLU refrigerator will vary.

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4 to 6

FREEZER

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

● Use the vegetable drawers— they

have been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce.

. Covering vegetables with a moist

towel helps maintain crispness.

. As a further aid to freshness,

prepackaged

vegetables can be

stored in their original wrapping.

Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry

. Always remove store Wrappings. . Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or

wax paper and refrigerate immediately.

Tips on Freezing Foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality.

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, with less culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed

especially for freezing.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry,

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 package to provide a good, lasting seal. Don’t refreeze meat that has been completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing

wrap well in

freezer-

Cheese

Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

. Carefully wrap to expel air and

help prevent mold.

. Store prepackaged cheese in its

own wrapping if

you wish.

Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

● It will be necessary to experiment to determine the

freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right

serving temperature.

The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly

colder than the front.

Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment.

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How to rearrange your shelves

Adjustable Shelves in Refrigerator Compartment

Tempered glass shelves in the refrigerator

compartment are adjustable. This allows you to move

the shelves to fit your family’s food storage needs.

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To remove shelves: Tap up at the rear of the shelf near the tracks to loosen the shelf shelf up at front, and lift it up and the rear wall of the refrigerator.

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lugs.

Then tilt the

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of the tracks on

Porta-Bins on Refrigerator Door

Adjustable Porta-Bins can easily be carried from the refrigerator to your work area.

To remove:

your thumbs or forefingers to push the lock tabs toward the

center. Pull the

bin straight out.

Use

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Engage

lug

top

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Lower to

lock into place—

To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage the top hooks

in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet. Then lower the front of the shelf until it locks into position. Tap down on the back of the shelf near the tracks until the shelf is securely seated.

To replace:

the Porta-Bin into the grooved area until the tabs lock into

place.

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Door Shelves on Refrigerator and Freezer Doors

The door shelves are removable for easy cleaning. To remove, hold both ends and pull straight up.

Freezer Shelves

The freezer has two storage levels for Bulky items in the glide-&t wire bask& below the shelf are readily available without your having to move packages stored on the upper level.

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your

frozen foods.

The basket glides in and out for easy food selection. To remove the basket, pull it out until it stops. Then tilt the front of the basket Up and finish pulling the basket all the way out. To replace the basket, slide it all the way in.

Freezer Shelf Divider

The freezer the divider, slide it to its new position.

sheIf

divider separates frozen foods on the top shelf. To move

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