GE Refrigerators
LARGE FREEZER/ GEREFRIGERATOR
OPERATIONS GUIDE
MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE
TFJ20JA
TFJ22JA
TPJ24BI
TFJ25PA
Table of Contents
Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7
Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Specifications—External Dimensions . . . . . . . . .10, 11 Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation of Refrigerator:
Operation of Temperature Control Dials . . . . .14
Interior Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . .15–17
Utilizing the Interior Space . . . . . . . . . . . .18–20
Icemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storage of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
What To Know About Frozen Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care and Cleaning of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Self-Diagnosis of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Warranty and After-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
• Thank you very much for purchasing the GE Large Freezer/Refrigerator.
• Please read and completely understand this Operations Guide before use to ensure accurate and safe operation of this appliance.
• After reviewing, retain this guide for future reference.
• Be sure to obtain the “Warranty Note.”
Part No. 162D9792P001
Pub No. 49-6895
12-96
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Using |
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Care, Cleaning |
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For Safety
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
•Please read these safety cautions carefully and operate the refrigerator correctly.
•Please make sure to heed the safety cautions listed here, for they contain important information.
Caution indicators and their meanings are as follows:
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CAUTION |
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* Material damage includes damage to house, furniture, pets or bedding.
“WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK”
“DO NOT DISASSEMBLE”
“UNPLUG”
WARNING
Do not store flammable substances such as ether, benzene, alcohol, drugs, LP gas (cartridge for lighters).
DO NOT
• DANGER OF EXPLOSION.
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SPRAY |
THINNER |
LP GAS |
ETHER |
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GLUE
Do not hang on or sit on glass shelf.
DO NOT
•DANGER OF INJURY DUE TO DOOR FALLING OR PINCHING HAND.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you disassemble, repair, or modify anything.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
Use regulation 15A only for dedicated wall outlet for the refrigerator.
DEDICATED OUTLET
When cleaning, unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.
UNPLUG
Do not press power plug with the back of refrigerator.
Power |
Standard 15A |
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wall outlet |
AC 100V |
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•DANGER OF STARTING FIRE (OR MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL OPERATION).
•DANGER OF FIRE FROM OVER-HEATING IF OUTLET IS SHARED WITH OTHER APPLIANCES.
•DO NOT HANDLE PLUG WITH WET HANDS.
•DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, SHORT CIRCUIT, OR INJURY.
•DANGER OF FIRE FROM OVER-HEATING BY A DAMAGED PLUG.
DO NOT PRESS
When the refrigerator/freezer is out of order, stop operation by disconnecting the power plug.
UNPLUG
“Humming Noise”
•OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WHEN SOMETHING IS ABNORMAL COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
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• WIPE PLUG CLEAN |
attachment of power plug should be |
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WHEN DIRTY. |
wiped clean with a dry cloth. |
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kle” |
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CLEAN PLUG |
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For Safety
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
WARNING
Connect grounding wire. |
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Confirm the |
MALFUNCTION OR |
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ground wire |
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SHORT CIRCUIT. |
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• PLEASE CONSULT |
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DEALERSHIP WHEN |
CONNECT GROUNDING |
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Do not install in a location where freezing is possible.
DO NOT INSTALL
Do not store medicines or scientific specimens in refrigerator.
DO NOT STORE
In the event of a city gas leak, provide good ventilation by opening the doors. Do not touch refrigerator or wall outlet.
VENTILATE
Discard foods which are discolored or foul smelling due to malfunctioning of the refrigerator.
DISCARD SPOILED FOODS
Do not splash water outside and/or inside the refrigerator.
•DANGER OF RUPTURED HOSES, PIPES, VALVES, ETC., LEAKING WATER.
•SUBSTANCES REQUIRING STRICT TEMPERATURE CONTROL SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A HOME REFRIGERATOR.
•POSSIBILITY OF FIRE LEADING TO AN EXPLOSION.
•SPOILED FOOD CAN BE HARMFUL.
•DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
DO NOT SPLASH WATER
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
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Do not use flammable sprays (hair |
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spray, insecticide, etc.) near |
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refrigerator. |
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Do not place heavy objects on top of refrigerator.
DO NOT
Do not place a container with water on top of refrigerator.
DO NOT
When disposing of a refrigerator, remove door gasket.
REMOVE GASKET
Unplug power plug when replacing interior light bulb.
UNPLUG
Do not touch the ice-making part of the automatic icemaker.
DO NOT TOUCH
•DANGER OF INJURY CAUSED BY FALLING OBJECTS WHEN DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED.
•DANGER OF FIRE CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO DETERIORATION OF ELECTRICAL INSULATION BY SPILLED WATER.
•IT IS DANGEROUS IF A CHILD IS TRAPPED INSIDE.
•POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
•INJURY COULD RESULT WHEN ICE TRAY ROTATES.
•HEATER BECOMES HOT AND COULD CAUSE BURNS.
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For Safety
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
WARNING
Secure the refrigerator in place to prevent it from toppling over during an earthquake.
PREVENT FROM
TOPPLING OVER
The adjustable shelves and baskets should be attached securely to designated points in the refrigerator.
ATTACH SHELVES
SECURELY
Piping for the icemaker should be installed in accordance with the wiring and piping schematics.
•COULD RESULT IN INJURIES IF THE REFRIGERATOR TOPPLES OVER.
•DANGER OF CAUSING INJURIES DUE TO SHELVES COMING LOOSE AND FALLING IF NOT SECURELY ATTACHED.
•UNIT MAY LEAK IF NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
INSTALLATION WARNING
CAUTION
A 100V alternating current power |
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source is to be used for the wall outlet. |
Use 100 VAC |
ELECTRIC SHOCK. |
100V ONLY |
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Do not pull cord when disconnecting |
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power plug. |
THE POWER PLUG. |
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DO NOT PULL |
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
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Do not use a damaged cord, power |
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plug, or loose wall outlet. |
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Do not damage the electric power cord.
DO NOT DAMAGE
Install the refrigerator in a location away from excess moisture or where water may be present.
KEEP DRY
Unplug the power plug from wall outlet when the refrigerator will not be used for an extended period of time.
UNPLUG
Do not store bottles or cans in freezer compartment.
NO BOTTLES
• DO NOT DAMAGE, BREAK, ALTER, FORCIBLY BEND, PULL, TWIST, OR BUNDLE THE ELECTRIC POWER CORD. DO NOT PLACE A HEAVY OBJECT ON IT, CRIMP IT, OR ALTER IT IN ANY WAY.
•A BROKEN CORD MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
• INSULATION WILL DETERIORATE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
• DETERIORATING INSULATION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
• CONTENTS WILL FREEZE CAUSING THE BOTTLES TO EXPLODE WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURIES.
CRACK!
Close the refrigerator door by holding |
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the door handle. |
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)
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Hire professional movers to move the |
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refrigerator, because it is heavy and |
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ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE |
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REFRIGERATOR YOURSELF. |
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dangerous to move. |
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• CONSULT YOUR DEALERSHIP |
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OR A PROFESSIONAL MOVER |
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REFRIGERATOR. |
PROFESSIONAL MOVERS |
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Do not touch food or containers |
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• FREEZING |
(metallic) inside the freezer |
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TEMPERATURES MAY |
compartment with wet hands. |
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CAUSE FREEZER BURN. |
DO NOT TOUCH |
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Install refrigerator on a sturdy |
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Straight! |
UNSTEADY FLOOR |
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COULD CAUSE THE |
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REFRIGERATOR TO |
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TOPPLE WHEN OPENED |
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AND CLOSED AND COULD |
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CAUSE INJURY. |
Do not put hands under the |
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refrigerator. |
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ROTATING PARTS |
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LOCATED UNDER THE |
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REFRIGERATOR MAY |
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CAUSE INJURY. |
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Do not re-freeze foods after they have |
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FOODS IS HARMFUL. |
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If you resell or give away this appliance, provide the new owners with this Operations Guide.
PROVIDE
OPERATIONS GUIDE
Operations
Guide
•THE NEW OWNER WILL NEED THIS OPERATIONS GUIDE FOR SAFE AND CORRECT USE.
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PART NAMES
TFJ20JA
Freezer
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Door Pockets (6 levels) |
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Compartment Shelves |
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(3 levels) |
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Large Freezer Basket |
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Pull-out type: chicken and |
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large pieces of meat, etc., |
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Icemaker Trays (2 dishes) |
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Ice Box |
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Fan Cover |
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Refrigerator Compartment
7Temperature Control Dial
8Interior Lamp
9Astro-Door (flip door) Type Utility Compartment (shelf for storing milk products such as cheeses, butter, etc.)
(4 levels)
Interior Shelf (3 levels) Height can be adjusted according to the size of foods.
High Humidity Vegetable
Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable
Compartment
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used as egg case also)
TFJ22JA
Freezer
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Refrigerator Interior Light |
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large pieces of meat, etc. can be stored.
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Fan Cover
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Compartment
Temperature Control Dial
8Interior Lamp
9Astro-Door (flip door) Type Utility Compartment (shelf for storing milk products such as cheeses, butter, etc.)
Door Pockets (4 levels)
Interior Shelf (3 levels) Height can be adjusted according to the size of foods.
Meat/Snack Case
High Humidity Vegetable Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable Compartment
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
17Utility Box (can be used as egg case also)
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