GE TFJ30PR, TFJ30PF, TFJ22PR, TFJ28PR, TPJ24PR User Manual

GE Refrigerators

GE

LARGE FREEZER/
REFRIGERATOR

OPERATIONS GUIDE

MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE

TFJ20JR
TFJ30PR
TPJ24BR
TFJ22PR
TFJ25PR
TFJ28PR
TPJ24PR

TFJ30PF
TFJ28PF
TPJ24PF

Table of Contents

Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Specifications—External Dimensions . . . . . . . . .10–12

Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Operation of Refrigerator:

Operation of Temperature Control Dials . . . . .15

Interior Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . .16–18

Operation of Custom Dispenser . . . . . . . . .19–21

Utilizing the Interior Space . . . . . . . . . . . .22–26

Electronic Monitor & Diagnostic System . .27–29

Storage of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

What To Know About Frozen Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Care and Cleaning of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Self-Diagnosis of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Warranty and After-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35

• 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.”

For Safety

Read Before

Using

OperationCare, Cleaning

& Self-Diagnosis

Warranty &

After-Service

Part No. 162D9792P002
Pub No. 49-6896

12-96

Examples of Pictorial Signs

Indicates caution (including danger, warning). Details of WARNING
(caution) are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words.

Indicates this action is not to be done. Details of such actions
are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words.

Indicates forced action (must do). Details of forced actions
are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words.

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.

DANGER

This sign indicates that there is a high probability of causing death
or serious injury to the operator, if mishandled.

WARNING

This sign indicates that there is a possibility of causing death or
serious injury to the operator, if mishandled.

CAUTION

This sign indicates that there is a possibility of causing bodily
injury to the operator or material damage*, if mishandled.

Caution indicators and their meanings are as follows:

* 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).

SPRAY

LP GAS

THINNER

GLUE

ETHER

• DANGER OF EXPLOSION.

DO NOT

Do not hang on or sit on glass shelf.

• DANGER OF INJURY
DUE TO DOOR FALLING
OR PINCHING HAND.

DO NOT

For Safety

1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you
disassemble, repair, or modify
anything.

• DANGER OF STARTING
FIRE (OR MAY CAUSE
ABNORMAL OPERATION).

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE

Use regulation 15A only for dedicated
wall outlet for the refrigerator.

• DANGER OF FIRE
FROM OVER-HEATING
IF OUTLET IS SHARED
WITH OTHER
APPLIANCES.

DEDICATED OUTLET

When cleaning, unplug the power plug
from the wall outlet.

• DO NOT HANDLE PLUG
WITH WET HANDS.

• DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, SHORT CIRCUIT,
OR INJURY.

UNPLUG

Do not press power plug with the back
of refrigerator.

• DANGER OF FIRE FROM
OVER-HEATING BYA
DAMAGED PLUG.

DO NOT PRESS

When the refrigerator/freezer is out of
order, stop operation by disconnecting
the power plug.

• OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE WHEN
SOMETHING IS
ABNORMAL COULD
RESULT IN AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE.

UNPLUG

The metal prongs or the prong
attachment of power plug should be
wiped clean with a dry cloth.

• WIPE PLUG CLEAN
WHEN DIRTY.

• MAY BECOME A SOURCE
OF FIRE.

CLEAN PLUG

For Safety

2

Power
source
AC 100V

Standard 15A
wall outlet

“Humming

Noise”

“Sparkle”

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

For Safety

WARNING

Connect grounding wire.

• DANGER OF
MALFUNCTION OR
SHORT CIRCUIT.

• PLEASE CONSULT
DEALERSHIP WHEN
CONNECTING
GROUNDING.

CONNECT GROUNDING

Do not install in a location where
freezing is possible.

• DANGER OF RUPTURED
HOSES, PIPES, VALVES,
ETC., LEAKING WATER.

DO NOT INSTALL

Do not store medicines or scientific
specimens in refrigerator.

• SUBSTANCES REQUIRING
STRICT TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SHOULD NOT
BE STORED IN A HOME
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.

• POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
LEADING TO AN
EXPLOSION.

VENTILATE

Discard foods which are discolored or
foul smelling due to malfunctioning of
the refrigerator.

• SPOILED FOOD CAN BE
HARMFUL.

DISCARD SPOILED FOODS

Do not splash water outside and/or
inside the refrigerator.

• DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR SHORT
CIRCUIT.

DO NOT SPLASH WATER

3

Confirm the
ground wire

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

WARNING

Do not use flammable sprays (hair
spray, insecticide, etc.) near
refrigerator.

• DANGER OF FIRE BY
IGNITION.

DO NOT USE

Do not place heavy objects on top of
refrigerator.

• DANGER OF INJURY
CAUSED BY FALLING
OBJECTS WHEN DOOR IS
OPENED AND CLOSED.

DO NOT

Do not place a container with water on
top of refrigerator.

• DANGER OF FIRE
CAUSED BY SHORT
CIRCUIT DUE TO
DETERIORATION
OF ELECTRICAL
INSULATION BY
SPILLED WATER.

DO NOT

When disposing of a refrigerator,
remove door gasket.

• IT IS DANGEROUS IF A
CHILD IS TRAPPED
INSIDE.

REMOVE GASKET

Unplug power plug when replacing
interior light bulb.

• POSSIBILITY OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK.

UNPLUG

Do not touch the ice-making part of
the automatic icemaker.

• INJURY COULD
RESULT WHEN ICE
TRAY ROTATES.

• HEATER BECOMES
HOT AND COULD
CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH

For Safety

4

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

For Safety

WARNING

CAUTION

Secure the refrigerator in place to
prevent it from toppling over during an
earthquake.

• COULD RESULT IN
INJURIES IF THE
REFRIGERATOR
TOPPLES OVER.

PREVENT FROM
TOPPLING OVER

The adjustable shelves and baskets
should be attached securely to
designated points in the refrigerator.

• DANGER OF CAUSING
INJURIES DUE TO
SHELVES COMING LOOSE
AND FALLING IF NOT
SECURELY ATTACHED.

ATTACH SHELVES
SECURELY

Piping for the icemaker should be
installed in accordance with the wiring
and piping schematics.

• UNIT MAY LEAK IF NOT
INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

INSTALLATION WARNING

A 100V alternating current power
source is to be used for the wall outlet.

• POSSIBILITY OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK.

100V ONLY

Do not pull cord when disconnecting
power plug.

• UNPLUG BY HOLDING
THE POWER PLUG.

• ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD
RESULT.

DO NOT PULL

5

Use 100 VAC

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

CAUTION

Do not use a damaged cord, power
plug, or loose wall outlet.

• POSSIBILITY OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
SHORT CIRCUIT,
OR FIRE.

DO NOT USE

Do not damage the electric
power cord.

• DO NOT DAMAGE, BREAK,
ALTER, FORCIBLY BEND,
PULL, TWIST, OR BUNDLE THE
ELECTRIC POWER CORD. DO
NOT PLACE A HEAVYOBJECT
ON IT, CRIMPIT, OR ALTER IT
IN ANYWAY.

• A BROKEN CORD MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT DAMAGE

Install the refrigerator in a location
away from excess moisture or where
water may be present.

• INSULATION WILL
DETERIORATE AND
CAUSE ASHORT CIRCUIT.

KEEP DRY

Unplug the power plug from wall
outlet when the refrigerator will not be
used for an extended period of time.

• DETERIORATING
INSULATION COULD
CAUSE AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR SHORT
CIRCUIT.

UNPLUG

Do not store bottles or cans in freezer
compartment.

CRACK!

• CONTENTS WILL FREEZE
CAUSING THE BOTTLES
TO EXPLODE WHICH
MAY CAUSE INJURIES.

NO BOTTLES

Close the refrigerator door by holding
the door handle.

• DANGER OF INJURYTO
FINGERS IF THE DOOR
HANDLE IS NOT USED
WHEN CLOSING DOOR.

USE DOOR HANDLE

For Safety

6

NO!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

CAUTION

Hire professional movers to move the
refrigerator, because it is heavy and
dangerous to move.

• DANGER OF INJURIES BY
ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE
REFRIGERATOR YOURSELF.

• CONSULT YOUR DEALERSHIP
OR APROFESSIONAL MOVER
TO TRANSPORTTHE
REFRIGERATOR.

EMPLOY
PROFESSIONAL MOVERS

Do not touch food or containers
(metallic) inside the freezer
compartment with wet hands.

• FREEZING
TEMPERATURES MAY
CAUSE FREEZER BURN.

DO NOT TOUCH

Install refrigerator on a sturdy
flat floor.

Straight!

• INSTALLING ON AN
UNSTEADY FLOOR
COULD CAUSE THE
REFRIGERATOR TO
TOPPLE WHEN OPENED
AND CLOSED AND COULD
CAUSE INJURY.

DO NOT INSTALL

Do not put hands under the
refrigerator.

• METALPLATES AND
ROTATING PARTS
LOCATED UNDER THE
REFRIGERATOR MAY
CAUSE INJURY.

DO NOT TOUCH

Do not re-freeze foods after they have
been thawed.

Frozen Food

• CONSUMING SPOILED
FOODS IS HARMFUL.

FOOD POISONING
WARNING

If you resell or give away this
appliance, provide the new owners
with this Operations Guide.

Operations

Guide

• THE NEW OWNER WILL
NEED THIS OPERATIONS
GUIDE FOR SAFE AND
CORRECT USE.

PROVIDE
OPERATIONS GUIDE

7

For Safety

PART NAMES

Read Before

Using

TFJ28PF,TFJ30PF,TPJ24PF

Freezer Compartment

Icemaker Compartment
(with inspection door)
(built-in icemaker)

Compartment Shelves
(3 levels)

Large Freezer Basket
Door Pockets (4 levels)
Custom Dispenser

(back side) (ice cold
water dispenser)

Refrigerator Compartment

Temperature Control Dial
Internal Lamps
Quick-Serve Shelf (with 2

or 4 serving dishes)
Internal Shelf (3 levels)
Wine Rack
Airtight Snack Case
High Humidity Vegetable

Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable

Compartment
Astro-Door (flip door)

Type Utility Compartment
Refrigerator Mini Door
Jumbo Door Pocket

(4 levels)
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used as

egg case also)

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TFJ22PR,TFJ25PR,TFJ28PR,TFJ30PR, TPJ24BR,TPJ24PR

Freezer Compartment

Icemaker Compartment
(with inspection door)
(built-in icemaker)

Compartment Shelves
(3 levels)

Large Freezer Basket
Door Pockets (4 or 5 levels)
Custom Dispenser

(back side) (ice cold
water dispenser)

Refrigerator Compartment

Temperature Control Dial
Internal Lamps
Internal Shelf (3 levels)
Wine Rack
Airtight Snack Case
High Humidity Vegetable

Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable

Compartment
Astro-Door (flip door)

Type Utility Compartment
Door Pockets (4 levels)
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used as

egg case also)

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PART NAMES (continued)

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TFJ20JR

Freezer Compartment

Icemaker Compartment
(with inspection door)
(built-in icemaker)

Compartment Shelves
(3 levels)

Large Freezer Basket
Door Pockets (5 levels)
Custom Dispenser (back

side) (ice cold water
dispenser)

Refrigerator Compartment

Temperature Control Dial
Internal Lamps
Internal Shelf (3 levels)
High Humidity Vegetable

Compartment
Chilling/Vegetable

Compartment
Astro-Door (flip door)

Type Utility Compartment
Door Pockets (4 levels)
Four Wheel Castors
Front Grille
Utility Box (can be used as

egg case also)

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SPECIFICATIONS

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UNITS TFJ30PF TFJ30PR TFJ28PF TFJ28PR TFJ25PR TPJ24PF TPJ24PR/BR TFJ22PR TFJ20JR

USEFUL TOTAL (L) 806 806 764 764 686 630 630 588 531
VOLUME FREEZER (L) 301 301 284 284 243 229 229 175 175

FRESH FOOD (L) 505 505 480 480 443 401 401 413 356

ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE (V) SINGLE PHASE 100/100
POWER FREQUENCY (Hz) 50/60

SOURCE MOTORS (W) 247/238 247/238 247/238 247/238 252/245 248/233 248/233 243/231 241/228

HEATERS (W) 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675 595/595 595/595

AVG MONTHLYELECTRICAL 86/89 81/81 81/80 71/73 77/78
CONSUMPTION (KWH/MON)

COOLING METHOD AND COLD AIR CIRCULATION TYPE (INDIRECT COOLING)
FREEZER CODE

CONDENSER COOLING FORCED AIR (FAN COOLED CONDENSER)
DEFROST CONTROL AUTO START - AUTO STOP
DEFROST WATER REMOVAL FORCED AIR EVAPORATION
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER YES
MOBILITY WHEELS ATTACHED
BUILT-IN POSSIBLE
DOOR REVERSIBILITY ­ELECTRICAL RATING (A) 15
WEIGHT (Kg) 168 168 163 163 143 159 159 132 123
CORD LENGTH (M) 2.2

* Values for useful internal volume and the Electrical Standard Values are based on the Japanese Industry Standard

(JIS C9607).

* Values separated by “/” indicate 50 Hz on left and 60 Hz on right. Others indicate common 50 Hz

and 60 Hz.

•

Freezer Performance

This freezer/refrigerator is “Four Star” coded.
Performance of freezer is classified by codes.
Each code indicates the performance capability according to the regulation

delineated in the Japanese Industry Standard (JIS C9607). The regulation
defines the test conditions for measuring the freezing-load temperature
(food temperature). The following table shows the test results:

CODE FREEZING-LOAD TEMP. FROZEN FOOD PRESERVATION

(FOOD TEMPERATURE) ESTIMATED TIME

Below -6°C. Approx. 1 week

Below -12°C. Approx. 1 month

or Below -18°C. Approx. 3 months