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

GE Refrigerators

LARGE FREEZER/ GEREFRIGERATOR

OPERATIONS GUIDE

MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE

TFJ20JR TFJ30PF TFJ30PR TFJ28PF TPJ24BR TPJ24PF TFJ22PR

TFJ25PR

TFJ28PR

TPJ24PR

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.”

Part No. 162D9792P002

Pub No. 49-6896

12-96

For Safety
Read Before	Using
Operation
Care, Cleaning	& Self-Diagnosis
Warranty &	After-Service

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:

		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.

* 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.

	SPRAY	THINNER
LP GAS		ETHER

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
source	wall outlet
AC 100V

•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.

The metal prongs or the prong		• WIPE PLUG CLEAN
attachment of power plug should be		WHEN DIRTY.
wiped clean with a dry cloth.		• MAY BECOME A SOURCE
	kle”	OF FIRE.
	“Spar
CLEAN PLUG

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For Safety

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

WARNING

Connect grounding wire.			• DANGER OF
		Confirm the	MALFUNCTION OR
		ground wire
			SHORT CIRCUIT.
			• PLEASE CONSULT
			DEALERSHIP WHEN
CONNECT GROUNDING			CONNECTING
			GROUNDING.

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)

	WARNING
Do not use flammable sprays (hair	• DANGER OF FIRE BY
spray, insecticide, etc.) near	IGNITION.
refrigerator.
DO NOT USE

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		• POSSIBILITY OF FIRE OR
source is to be used for the wall outlet.	Use 100 VAC	ELECTRIC SHOCK.

100V ONLY
Do not pull cord when disconnecting	• UNPLUG BY HOLDING
power plug.	THE POWER PLUG.
	• ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
	SHORT CIRCUIT COULD
	RESULT.
DO NOT PULL

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

	CAUTION
Do not use a damaged cord, power	• POSSIBILITY OF
plug, or loose wall outlet.	ELECTRIC SHOCK,
	SHORT CIRCUIT,
	OR FIRE.
	NO!
DO NOT USE

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	• DANGER OF INJURY TO
the door handle.	FINGERS IF THE DOOR
	HANDLE IS NOT USED
	WHEN CLOSING DOOR.
USE DOOR HANDLE

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For Safety

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

CAUTION

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

EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL MOVERS

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

DO NOT TOUCH

Install refrigerator on a sturdy flat floor.

DO NOT INSTALL

Do not put hands under the refrigerator.

DO NOT TOUCH

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

FOOD POISONING

WARNING

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

• CONSULT YOUR DEALERSHIP OR A PROFESSIONAL MOVER TO TRANSPORT THE REFRIGERATOR.

• FREEZING TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE FREEZER BURN.

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

•METAL PLATES AND ROTATING PARTS

LOCATED UNDER THE

REFRIGERATOR MAY

CAUSE INJURY.

• CONSUMING SPOILED

FOODS IS HARMFUL.

Food

Frozen

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

TFJ28PF, TFJ30PF, TPJ24PF

Freezer Compar

	1	1	3	5	7	9	14
				6			7
	(with inspection door)
	(built-in icemaker)
2	2		8
							15
	5
3
4
5			9
	(back side) (ice cold						16
	water dispenser)
	4					7

3

17

Refrigerator Compartment

Temperature Control Dial

7 Internal Lamps

Quick-Serve Shelf (with 2 or 4 serving dishes)

9Internal Shelf (3 levels)

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)

TFJ22PR, TFJ25PR, TFJ28PR, TFJ30PR, TPJ24BR, TPJ24PR

Freezer Compar		1					Compartment
			3	5		13
	Icemaker Compartment						Temperature Control Dial
1				6	7	6
	(with inspection door)					7	Internal Lamps
	(built-in icemaker)
						8	Internal Shelf (3 levels)
2	Compartment Shelves
		2	8			9	Wine Rack
	(3 levels)	5
							Airtight Snack Case
3	Large Freezer Basket				9
							High Humidity Vegetable
4	Door Pockets (4 or 5 levels)
							Compartment
5	Custom Dispenser
							Chilling/Vegetable
	(back side) (ice cold
							Compartment
	water dispenser)					14
			10				Astro-Door (flip door)
					7
			11				Type Utility Compartment
							Door Pockets (4 levels)
		3	12				Four Wheel Castors
							Front Grille
			16			17	Utility Box (can be used as
						15	egg case also)

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Using

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PART NAMES (continued)

TFJ20JR

Freezer

1	6	7
Icemaker Compartment
(with inspection door)
(built-in icemaker)
2
5	8
3
4		15
5
side) (ice cold water
dispenser)
	9
3	10
	14
		13

Refrigerator Compartment

Temperature Control Dial

7Internal Lamps

8Internal Shelf (3 levels)

9High Humidity Vegetable Compartment

egetable Compartment

Astro-Door (flip door) Type Utility Compartment

Door Pockets (4 levels)

13Four Wheel Castors Front Grille

15Utility Box (can be used as egg case also)

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SPECIFICATIONS

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 MONTHLY ELECTRICAL

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

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