GE TFXW24RLR, TFXW24RLP, TFX24VLR, TFX24VLP, TFX24RLR Owner’s Manual

Re igerator

Contents

Appliance Registration 2 Light Bulb Replacement 14
Base Grille 4 Model and Serial Numbers 9_

Care and Cleaning 13 Problem Solver 15-18
Condenser 13 Repair Service I9

Energy Saver 8 Safety Instructions 3
Energy-Saving Iips 2 Shelves 11, 12

Food Saver System 10 Storage Drawer's 10, l!
Food Storage Suggestions 9 Drawer 8c Cover Removal 10, I1

Storage Times 9 Temperature Controls 8

Ice Dispenser' 5-7 Vacation & Moving Tips 14
Icemaker 5-7 Warranty Back Cover

Installation 3, 4 Water tqlter Accessory 14

Adapter' Plug 4
Adjustable Rollers 4

Clearances 4
Electrical Requirements 3, 4

Extension Cord 4

Grounding 3

Location 4 GEAnswer Center®

Water Supply to Icemaker 4 80#626.2000

Models TFX22R TFX24R

TFXH22R TFXW24R
TFX22V TFX24V

with Ice & Chilled Water Setwice

GEAppliances

Energy-saving tips

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

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

You'll see them on a label 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 refrigemtor_
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.

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 on pages 15
through 18, It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

o Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where

the sun wilt shine directly on it.

o Don't open the doors more often
than necessary°

o Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot,

humid weather.
o Be sure the doors are closed

tighflyo Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to

be sure the doors haven't been left

open accidentally.
* Store only those foods requiting

refrigeration in your refrigerator.
o Wipe moisture from bottles and

cartons before putting them in the

refrigerator°
o Keep foods covered to reduce

moisture buildup inside the
refrigerator.

* If you turn the controls to the

coldest position for quick chilling
or freezing, be sure to turn them

back to regular settings.

o Don't overcrowd your refrigerator.

Overcrowding can require extra
electrica! energy to keep everything

cool

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNINGwwhen using this
appliance, always exercise basic

safety precautions, including the
following:

o Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in

this Use and Care Book.

o This refrigerator must be

properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. See grounding

instructions below and on page 4.
= Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

o Repair or replace immediately

all electric service 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 roll over or damage the
power cord.

o After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands

are damp or wet. Skin may adhere that of many other foods. Use

to these extremely cold surfaces, refrozen foods as soon as possible

= Do not place fingers or hands quality as you can:'
on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in. This will prevent

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

the cubes.

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 they are
still cold--below 40°E

" . .Thawed ground meats, poultry,

or fish that have any off-odor or
off-color should not be refrozen

and should not be eaten. Thawed

ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is

poor or questionable, get rid of it.

The food may be dangerous to eat. • Do not operate your refrigerator

"Even partial thawing and refreezing
reduce the eating quality of foods,

particularly fruits, vegetables and SAVE THESE

prepared foods. The eating quality

of red meats is affected less than INSTRUCTIONS

to save as much of their eating

• If your old refrigerator is still

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

will reduce the possibility of

danger to children.

• Unplug your refrigerator.
A. Before making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed

by a qualified individual.

B. Before cleaning.

C. 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.

in the presence of explosive fumes.

Installation Requirements IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

How to connect
eRectricity

For personal safety,

this appliance must be

properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is

equipped with a grounding plug
which mates with a standard

grounded wall outlet (Fig 1) to
minimize the possibility of electric

shock hazard from this appliance.

PREFERRED
METHOD

INSUREPROPER

GROUNDEXISTS

BEFOREUSE

Fig t

Have the wall outlet checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your

personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded three-prong
walt outlet

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

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Installation Requirements (continued)-IMPORTANT...Please Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you

still elect to use an adapter; where
local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a

properly grounded two-prong wal!
outlet by use of a UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter' must
be aligned with the larger slot in the

wall outlet to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord°

CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet

cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall

outlet is grounded through house
wiring° You should have the circuit

checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly

grounded.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold

the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break

with repeated user
Should the adapter ground

terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord_ However,

if you still elect to use an extension

cord, it is absolutely necessary that

it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet

and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and

120 volts.

The refrigerator should always

be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet--

(115volt, 60 Hertz, or t00 volt, 50
Hertz, single phase AC). This is
recommended for best performance

and to prevent overloading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a
fire hazard from overheating wires.

Refrigerator Location

Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°E

because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it on a floor strong
enough to support a fully loaded

refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips

regarding location.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for

ease of installation and proper air
circulation:

Sides ..................... 5/8"

Top .................. 1"

Back ................. 1"

If the refrigerator is against a wall
on either side, allow 3/4" for door

clearance.

Water Supply to Icemaker

You will need to connect your
icemaker m a cold water line, A

water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and

instructions is available at extra
cost from your dealer. There should

be sufficient tubing for the icemaker
from the cold water supply to allow

you to move the refrigerator out from
the wall severa! feet (approximately

8 feet of 114" copper tubing in three

10-inch diameter coils°)

Rollers

Adjustable roller's behind the base
grille enable you to move the

refrigerator away from the watt for
cleaning. These rollers should be

set so the refrigerator rests firmly
on the floor. To assure that the

doors will close automatically from
a halfway-open position, there is a

built-in tilt from the front to the
back of the cabinet, Side-by-side

refrigerators also have specially
designed door hinges that lift both
doors slightly when opened,

allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely.

To adjust rollers, remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom

and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower ito Use

adjustable wrench (3/8" hex head
bolt) or pliers.

When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, we recommend

that the bottom front edge of the
cabinet be approximately 5/8" from

the floor_

To replace base grille, align prongs
on back of grille with clamps in

cabinet and push forward until
grille snaps into place.

Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser

Automatic Icemaker and
Ice & Water Dispenser

Your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker and a dispenser that

dispenses chilled water, ice cubes
and crushed ice through the freezer

compartment door Here's how
they work.

Water flows from the household
supply through a
(1) dual solenoid valve to the

(2) water reservoir and to the
(3) automatic icemaker as needed.

Water is frozen in the
(4) cube mold and ejected into the

(5) storage bin where a motor-
powered auger moves cubes forward

into the dispensing unit Cubes or
crushed ice, as selected, dispense

through chute in door when cradle
is pressed.

When the switch is moved to
CRUSHED, baffle in housing

channels cubes through the crusher
and crushed ice falls through chute

into glass.
Chilled water fi'om reservoir flows

through the
(6) tubing in the door and is

dispensed when the cradle is
pressed.

(7) A light switch turns the night

light* in the dispenser on or off°

*Light switch and night light on

models TFX24R , 7FFXW24R and

TFX2 4V on!yo

Important Facts about
YourIce & WaterDispenser

Your icemaker will produce eight

cubes per cycle--approximately

120 cubes in a 24-hour period--
depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature;

number of door openings and other

use conditions.

o Intermittent dispensing of ice is

normal. If ice flow interruption is

more than brief, ice clump(s) may

be the cause and should be removed

following instructions below and

on page Z

o Avoid overfilling glasses with

ice and using narrow or extra-tall

glasses. This can jam the chute or
cause the door in the chute to

freeze shut. Periodically open the

freezer compartment door and look
down into the chute. If ice is

blocking the chum; poke it through

with a wooden spoon.

e To help keep bits of ice from

being sprayed beyond the glass,

place glass close to ice chute--

but not so close that it blocks

outcoming ice.

o Ice should not be dispensed

into thin glasses, fine china or

delicate crystal--they can crack or

chip from the combined pressure of

your hand pressing them against the

cradle and ice dropping into the

container.

* Ice should be dispensed before

filling glass with soda or other

beverage mixes. This will prevent

splashing which is annoying and

which, if the splash reaches the ice

and water selector switch, could

cause it to stick or bind.

o Beverages and foods should not

be quick-chilled in the ice storage

bin. Cans, bottles or food packages

in the storage bin may cause the

icemaker to malfunction.

• Ice other than that produced

by your icemaker should not be

added to the ice storage bin--it

may not crush or dispense well,

Before Using Your
Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before
the water connection is made, raise
the ice access door and make sure
the icemaker feeler arm is in the

OFF (up) position as shown below

Ice access
door

Y

Feeler arm in

OFF (up)

position

When water supply has been
connected to icemaker, move feeler

arm to ON (down) position°

FeeJer arm

in ON (down)
position

Depress water dispenser cradle
for about two minutes to iemove

trapped air from the water line and
to fill water reservoir automatically.

Ice cube mold automatically fills
with water after cooling to freezing
temperatures_ First cubes normally

freeze after several hours
NOTE: With a newly-installed

refrigerator, allow about 24 hours

for the fi_eezer compartment to cool
down to the proper ice-making
temperature,

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Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser (continued)

Once Your Icemaker and
Dispenser Are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches
of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes), This

will flush away any impurities in
the water line_ Do the same thing
after vacations or extended periods

when ice isn't used_
Discard the first six glassfuls of

water in the kitchen sink. This wilt
eliminate the slight "plastic" taste

temporarily imparted to the water
by the water' reservoir,

Keep ice level to keep icemaker
productive. Cubes ejected into an

empty storage bin will pile up close
to the icemaker and push the feeler

arm up to the OFF position
prematurely when the bin is only

partially full Open the ice access
door, reach in, level the cubes by

hand and icemaking wil! resume.
Keeping cubes distributed evenly

will allow the icemaker to produce

enough ice to fill the bin to its
maximum capacity.

To Dispense Ice and Water

(TFX22R, TFXH22R, TFX22V)

o Set selector to CUBES,

CRUSHED ICE or CHILLED

WATER.

To Dispense Ice and Water

(TFX24R, TFXW24R, TFX24V)
o For ice, set selector switch to

CUBES or CRUSHED. For watet,
simply position glass beneath

words "CHILLED WATER:'

Under certain rare circumstances,

: ice cubes may be discolored,

Usually appearing with a green-
bluish hue. The cause of this

unusual discoloration is
apparently due to a combination

0f factors such as certain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbing and the

accumulation of copper salts in

an inactive water st_pply line

which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumption of

such discolored ice cubes may

be injurious to health, If such
discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and

Contact your GE Factory Service

Center or an authorized

Customer Care ®Servicer.

o Grip glass or other container near
the rim and press rim gently but

firmly against the rubber-cushioned
cradle,

When Dispensing Ice...

Some crushed ice may be
dispensed even though you

selected CUBES, This happens
occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get channeled to the
crusher.

Sometimes a mound of snow will
form on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal, and
usually occurs when you have
dispensed crushed ice Iepeatedly.

The snow will eventually evaporate

o Grip glass or other container

gently near the rim and press rim
firmly against ice or water dispenser

cradler

When Dispensing Water...

The water system provides
approximately six successive

6-ounce glassfuls--after which

several hours must be allowed for
replenished water reservoir supply

to cool •You probably will not drain
all the chilled water from the

reservoir on a single occasion

The first glass of water dispensed

may be warmer than the
following ones. This is normal

Dispensed water is chilled, not
iced. For colder water, simply add

crushed ice or cubes before
dispensing water.

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure flom cradle and
withdraw slowly to catch last bits of

ice or drops of water_

Some slight dripping may occur
following dispensing of crushed ice

or chilled water, If excessive, the

spill should be wiped dry
immediately_

Do not pour' water' in spill shelf
because it is not self draining--

pour it in kitchen sink The shelf
and its grille should be cleaned

regularly accoiding to instructions
on page 13.

If Ice Clumps Form in
Storage Bin...

To Remove Ice Cube
Storage Bin

Lift the left corner to free the bin
from the shelf, and pull the bin

straight out while supporting it at
front and back

To Replace Ice Cube

Storage Bin

Slide the bin back until the tab

on the bin locks into the slot in the

shelf

If Ice Is Not Used

Frequently...

"Old" ice cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale Empty ice

storage bin periodically and wash it
in lukewarm water Be sure to allow

storage bin to coo! before replacing
it--otherwise ice cubes will stick to

the metal auger_

Move Icemaker Feeler

Arm to OFF (up) Position

when...

o Home water supply is to be
turned off for' several hours.

• Ice storage bin is to be removed
for a period of timex

• Going away on vacation, at which
time you should also turn offthe

valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator_

If This is Your First
Icemaker...

You'll hear occasional sounds that
may be unfamiliar, These are

normal icemaking sounds and are
not cause for' concern,

The Icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight, and it is normal for'

several cubes to be joined together.
However', if you don't use the ice

very often ice clumps may form in
the storage bin and can clog the

dispenser,
If this happens:

o Remove storage bin from freezer

compartment°

o Break up ice clumps with
fingertip pressure and discard

remaining clumps.
a Replace bin before remaining

cubes melt and fuse together_

Ifbin does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive

mechanism 1/4 turn, Then push bin
back again until the tab on the bin

locks into the slot in the sheff

Operating Your Refrigerator

Set the

Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperature

in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.

INITIALLY, set the FRESH
FOOD control at 5 and the

FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer
temperatures, adjust the desired

compartment control one letter or
number at a time.

IMPORTANT
When your refrigerator is first

installed, allow 24 hours for

stabilization to normal operating
temperature before filling it with

large amounts of fresh or frozen
foods.

Note: Turning the fresh food
control to "OFF" turns off BOTH

compartments--fresh food AND

freezer.

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 too hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.

If you turn your
household thermostat below

60°F. at night

_°you may want to turn the lettered

control one step colder, as from "C"
to "D" 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 your
lettered setting at this colder setting

for the entire winter or for

whatever period of time you are
turning down your thermostat. This

is especially important when the

thermostat is turned down for an
extended period_

This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartmenL

However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step

warmer, as from "5" to "4"
When you stop turning the

thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular

settings,

Automatic
Energy Saver System

You won't find an "energy saver"
switch on this refrigerator.

Warm liquid from the refrigerator's
condenser is automatically

circulated around the front edge of

the freezer compartment to help

keep moisture from forming on the

outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.

Many refrigerators use special
electric heaters. This refrigerator
needs none. That's why there is no

"energy saver" switch...there's no

need for iL

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.

Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself

automatically.

Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested storage times*

DAYS MONTHS

Eatingqualitydrops REFRIGERATORFREEZER
aftertimeshown AT AT

Fresh Meats

Roasts(Beef&Lamb) 3to5 6to 12

Roasts(Pork&Veal) 3 to5 4 to 8
Steaks(Beef) 3 to5 6to 12

Chops(Lamb) 3to5 6to9

Chops(Pork) +. 3to5 3 to4

Ground&StewMeats 1to2 3to4

VarietyMeats t to2 3to4

Sausage(Pork) I to2 t to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon 7 1
Frankfurters 7 th

Ham(Whofe) 7 t to 2
Ham(Halo 3 to 5 t to 2
Ham(Slices) 3 I to 2
LuncheonMeats 310 5 Freezing

Sausage(Smoked) 7 nalrecom-
Sausage(Dry&Semi-D_) t4to21 mended

CookedMeats

CookedMeatsand

MeatDishes 3 to4 2 to3

Gravy&MeatBrolh 1to2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken& Turkey(Whole) 1to 2 t2
Chicken(Pieces) 1 to2 9
Turkey(Pieces). I to2 6

Ouck&Goose(Wholei I to2 6
Giblets I to2 3

CookedPoultry

Pieces(CoveredwithBroth) t to 2 6
Pieces(NotCovered) 3to4 t

CookedPoultryDishes 3 to4 4 to6

FriedChicken 3to 4 4

(Otherthanformeals& poultry) FREEZER

Mostfruitsandvegetables 8-12months
Leanfish 6-8 months

Fattyfish,rn_Isandbreads,

soups,stew,casseroles 2-3months

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

Icecream(originalcarton)........... 1monthmax.

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped

ConsulttheCoItegeorCountyExtensionService
oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthetatest

informationonfreezingandstoringfoods
*US DepartmentofAgriculture

Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and

age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.

To store unfrozen meats, fish and

poultry:

• Always remove store wrappings_

o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

IN IN

35° to 40_E O°E

To store 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 pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish..

To store vegetables, use the
vegetable drawers--they've been
designed to preserve the natural

moisture and freshness of produce.
o Covering vegetables with a moist

towel helps maintain crispness..
o As a further aid to freshness,

pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.

Note: SpeciaI j@eshfood compartment
drawers (on models so equipped)

make it unnecessary to wrap cerlain

foods which they've been designed

to preserve Pzese drawers are

described on pages 10 and H_

To store ice cream--Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream

content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than

more "airy" already-packaged
brands with low cream contenL

Qtt wil! 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.

Tips on freezing foods

'There are three essential requirements

for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-
quality foods Freezing 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; they're readily available
at most food stores°

To freeze meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in freezer-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 refieeze meat that has

completely thawed; meat, whether
raw or cooked, can be frozen

successfully only once°
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)

meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at a time as follows:

TFX22R, TFXH22R,

TFX22V ............. 21 pounds

TFX24R, TFXW24R,

TFX24V ............. 26 pounds

For convenience...

= Store like things together This
saves both time and electricity

because you can find foods faster_

o Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.

o Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments_

o Use the meat drawer for meats

you do not fleeze_

To save money in energy

and food costs

o Place most perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese,

toward the rear of the top shelf', as
they wilt stay coldest in this part

of the fresh food compartmem
o Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or' foil.
_, Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in

drawers will last longer when stored
in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film

o Do not overload your flesh food
or fleezer compartment with a lot

of warm food at one time_

o Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy

o When going out of town for
several days, leave as few perishables

as possible in the refrigerator_ Set
the icemaker to the "OFF" position

and shut off water to the refrigerator _

1

General Electric Food-Saver System

Moist 'n Fresh Drawer

The full-width top drawer is

designed to keep unwrapped foods

fresh by retaining the natural
moisture content of foods such as:

° Artichokes =Cherries • Plums

oAsparagus ,=Corn =Radishes
oBeets,topped oCurrants • Rhubarb
, Blueberries =Greens,leafy ° Spinach

° Carrots . Lettuce • Tomatoes,
=Celenj" =Parsley ripe

=Peas,green

As in any refrigerated storage area,
it is recommended that odorous

foods be stored wrapped--foods

such as:

• Breccoli * Cabbage ° Parsnips

o Brussels ° Cauliflower ,,Turnips

Sprouts oGreenOnions

Storage time will depend upon the
type of food and its condition when

placed in the drawer.
Excess water which may accumulate

in the bottom of the Moist 'n Fresh
drawer should be poured out and

the drawer wiped dry.
The Moist 'n Fresh drawer is

partially sealed by gaskets attached
to the cover at the front and back

edges. Always push the drawer al!

the way in.

Convertible Meat Keeper

The Convertible Meat Pan drawer
has its own cold air duct to allow a

stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow around the

drawer_
The variable temperature control

regulates the air flow from the
freezer compartment.

Moist 'n Fresh
drawer--

close tJ

Convertible
Meat Keeper

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Set control lever to MEAT--the

coldest setting--to store fresh meats.

If lever is left in meat position for a
long period of time, some frost may

form on the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever to VEG to convert

the drawer to normal refrigerator
temperature and provide extra

vegetable storage space, Cold air
duct is turned off.

Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected,

Drawer Removal

Drawers will stop before coming all
the way out of refrigerator to help

prevent contents from spilling onto
floor. Drawers can easily be removed

by tilting up slightly and pulling
past "stop" location_

To remove drawers when the
fresh food compartment door

cannot be opened fully:

1. Remove food from the shelf

above the Moist 'n Fresh drawer and

take out the shelf. Take food offof
the glass cover and out of the drawerr

Drawer Gasket
support

2. Remove the flexible gasket at
the rear of the Moist'n Fresh drawer

Lift each end straight up until the
slots on the gasket are free of the

drawer support tabs,

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3. Pull the drawer part-way out_
Reach in, push the rear of the glass

up and, at the same time, push it
back until it clears the front corner

retainers.

4. Tilt and remove the cover.

8. Tilt and remove the drawer

After cleaning, replace in reverse

order_

Shdf Positions

How to Rearrange
Your Shelves

Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and
freezer compartments are adjustable,

enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements to fit your family's

food storage needs.

Tempered Glass Shelves in
Fresh Food Compartment

[]

# Liftop []

t and out Tilt up \

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5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the

front to clear stops, and remove the

drawer, If the refrigerator door
doesn't open completely, pull the

drawer out until it hits the door.

Then lift the drawer up until it is
higher than the drawer supports,

tilt it and take it out.

6. If tape holds Convertible Meat
Pan cover to drawer supports,

remove the tape° Pull drawer
partway out° Reach in, push the

rear of the glass up and, at the same
time, back, until it clears front-

corner retainers°

7. Tilt and remove the cover.

9. Reinstal! the gasket at the rear of
the Moist 'n Fresh drawer_ Fit the

end of the plastic drawer support

into the slot on the gasket, with the
rubber gasket flap facing you. Make

sure the gasket snaps into place.

Sealed Snack Pack

The Sealed Snack Pack--and
shelf to which it is attached--can

be relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The sealed drawer

retains high humidity for convenient
storage of meats and cheese, bacon,

hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks_

To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up

at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

[] Engage

top

[] Lower to

lock into place

To relocate shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised

slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower front of

shelf until it locks into position.

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Shelf Positions (continued)

Porta-bins on Fresh Food
Compartment Door
(on models so equipped)

Adjustable Porta-Bins can easily be
carried from refrigerator to work
area° A dozen eggs in their original

caxton will fit securely in a Porta-Bin,

To remove: Lift Porta-Bin straight

up until mounting hooks disengage.

To relocate: Select desired shelf

height, engage Porta-Bin's hook in

slots on the tracks of the door, and

push in. Porta_Bin will lock in place°

Multi-Position Shelves in

Freezer Compartment
Shelf supports at various levels in

the freezer compartment let you
reposition the shelves from time to

time to better accommodate your
variable inventory of frozen foods_

To re position shelves:

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1. While pressing tabs on shelf
supports on right wall, lift shelf

out of grooves in supports.

3. Select desired shelf height and

insert shelf rods into holes on left

wallo If shelf supports at desired
level on right wall have tabs,

lower shelf into grooves on support
while pressing tabs. Be sure shelf

wire is fully inserted into grooves.

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If shelf supports at desired level

on right wall do not have tabs,
merely lower shelf into place on

supports,

2, Pull shelf sideways until shelf
rods come out of holes on left wall,

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Care and Cleaning

Cleaning--Outside

The water and ice dispenser
spill shelf should be wiped dry

immediately to prevent spotting
Water left on the shelf may leave

deposits that you can remove by
soaking with undiluted vinegar.

You can also use a paste of non-
precipitating water softener (such

as Calgon brand) and water, or one
teaspoon of citric acid powder per

pint of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or'becomes

loose enough to rinse away. Usually
30 minutes soaking time is adequate.

Avoid using wax on the spill shelf
and trim.

The door handles and trim can be

cleaned with a cloth dampened with
a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and water_ Dry with a soft

cloth. Don't use wax on the door
handles and trim

Keep the finish clean, Wipe with
a clean cloth lightly dampened

with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry

and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a

soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. These may leave a residue

that can erode the paint, Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,

bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can

scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish

on the outside of the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.

With proper' care, it wil! stay new-
looking and rust-free for' years

Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the reft'igerator is new

and then at least twice a year:
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat, No, WR92X02t6) is available

from GE Appliance Parts Marts.

Cleaning--Inside

Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned

at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this

is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth

when cleaning around switches,
lights or controls

Use warm water' and baking soda
solution--about a tablespoon of

baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes

odors.. Rinse thoroughly with
water' and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator--

including door gaskets, meat and

vegetable drawers, ice storage
bin and all plastic parts--can be

cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive

cleaners,
To help prevent odors, leave an open

box of baking soda in the rear of the

refrigerator; on the top shelf. Change
the box every three months, An open

box of baking soda in the freezer

will absorb stale freezer odors.

:: in your ::

Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly

cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking

soda--one teaspoon and two cups of
hot (not boiling) water_-through the

drain line with the help of a meat
baster. This will help eliminate

odor and reduce the likelihood
of a clogged drain line_

If drain becomes
clogged, use a

meat baster and
baking-soda-and-

water solution to

force the clog

through the
drain line

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving

your' refrigerator away from the

wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those

with embossed surfaces_ Pull the
refrigerator straight out and return it

to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in a side

direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator

Condenser

The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient

operation, remove the base grille
(see page 4) and either sweep away

or vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible. For best results, use a

brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most

appliance parts stores° This easy
cleaning operation should be done

at least once a year:

Condenser

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Light bulb

replacement

When you go on
vacation

Water filter

accessory

In Fresh Food Compartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. To align the control knob

properly, note position of
numbered control for proper
reassembly and pull off knob.

3. Pull bottom of light panel down
about 1/4"--just enough to disengage

lip at rear from grooves in retainers
on rear walto

4. Lift panel to disengage top from
pins on side walls; remove panel°

After replacing with same size
bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on

pins; pull bottom down, push it
back and release it to let lip engage

grooves in retainers). Replace
temperature control knob in OFF

position, turn it to previous setting,
and plug refrigerator back in.

In Freezer Compartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered
control to OFF, clean interior

with baking soda solution of one
tablespoon of soda to one quart of

water° Wipe dry_ To prevent odors,
leave open box of soda in refrigerator,

Leave doors open°
For shorter vacations, remove

perishable foods and leave controls
at regular settings, However, if

room temperature is expected to
drop below 60°E, follow same

instructions as for extended
vacations_

Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF
(up) position and be sure to shut off
water supply to the refrigerator.

When you move

Disconnect power cord from wal!
outlet, remove all food and clean

and dry the interior,
Secure all loose items such as

grille, shelves and storage pans
by taping them securely in place

to prevent damage.
Be sure iefrigerator stays in upright

position during actual moving and

in van. Refrigerator must be secured
in van to prevent movement. Protect

outside of refrigerator with blanket.

The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker--
a water filter

Your ice cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the

water that produces them_
That's why it's a good

idea to purify your water
with a water filter,

Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale

odors and unpleasant
medicinal, metallic

tastes. A porous fiber
cartridge catches dirt,

rust particles, sand and
silt while special crystals

reduce deposits of hard
scale°

The water filter is an option at extra
cost and is available from your GE

dealer° Specify WR97X0214, It has
complete installation instructions

and installs in minutes on 1/4" OD
copper water line.

2. Remove shelf just below light
shield. (Shelf will be easier to
remove if it is emptied first.)

3. Pull plastic light shield toward
you° (It will bend to free tabs from

grooves°)
After replacing with same size bulb,

reinstall shield and shelf and plug
refrigerator back in_

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Questions?
Use 'rh Problem Solver

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

REFRIGERATOR o May be m defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes,

DOES NOT OPERATE o _" - .......

FOR LONG PERIODS require more operating time.

: temperature control m uPP posmon,,

i .... • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet,,

_ If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a smaU
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or

I burned out fuse.

o Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

o Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home--usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down,
o Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
o Hot weather--frequent door openings.

: o Door left open,

o Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 8.

o Grille and condenser need cleaning, Refer to page 13.

: o Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

MOTOR STARTS & ' 0 Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

STOPS FREQUENTLY t :

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VIBRATION OR • If refrigerator vibrates; more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front

RATTLING f roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to

I ROLLERS on page 4.
I • If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

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HOT AIR FROM • Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be

BOTTOM OF expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these

REFRIGERATOR ' normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be

consulted if you object to this discoloration.

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DOOR NOT CLOSING o Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To Correct, put a small amount of
PROPERLY ' petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

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The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OPERATING SOUNDS o The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the:

: large freezer compart{nent may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

i : e Normal fan air flow--one fan blows Cold air through the:refrigerator and freezer

: : i compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.:

: : o TheSe NORMAL sounds Will also be heard from time to time:

: i • Defrost timer Switch clicks at defrost. :.... :

........... ° Defrost water drippg.in .... : : .... : ::

: : : : : * Temperature control clicks ON or OFE. :

: ' : .... _ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. ....... : : : : :

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during

: : defrost and refrigeration following defrostl :

• With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water :

........... i ..... _ runninginpipes asicemaker refills, ...... ............................ ..... :

FOODS DRY OUT o Foods not covered, wrapped or Sealed properly, i :

FROSTORICE

CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD :

' iCE CUBES HAVE [ oOid cUbeSneedto be discarded i : : :

ODOR/TASTE 1 - :

I ° ICe st°rage bin needs t° t_eemptied °r washed" :
: t * Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting

} odor/taste to ice cubes, i : :

] • Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning--refer to page 13. i :

, o Poor-tasting incoming water Install a water filter--see page 14.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

AUTOMATIC o ON-OFF control in OFF position. : i
ICEMAKER o Water supply turned off or not connected. : ; ::. • •_ ?: i

DOES NOT WORK

o Freezer compartment too warm. :
a Cubes too small.water shut-off Valve connecting refrigerato' to home water_emay/_;>

be ctogged, :: :
o Sometimes Cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler am.in the OFF •

(up) position, Remove this ice to restart the icemaker. : : ; : :
o When reaching for Cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler arm int o _eOFF :i:

(up) position by mistake. :: _
o Piled up cubes in storage bin may Cause icemaker to shut offprematureiy. With

icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position, levelcubes in binhy hand. : : ;" : ;•

CUBE DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORt(

WATER HAS POOR
TASTE/ODOR

WATER IN FIRST
GLASS tS WARM

WATER DISPENSER _ Watersupplylineturnedoffornotconneeted. .... i : : .: I•Ii:

DOES NOT WORK * Supply line may be clogged with sedimenL : :: i _i

i : ?- [

DIVIDER BETWEEN Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm hquid
FRESH FOOD AND around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation onoutside of :

FREEZER COMPART- refrigerator in hot, humid weather, i : i ; : "
MENT FEELS WARM

MOISTURE FORMS oNotunusualduringperiodofhighhumidity. : i : ::
ON OUTSIDE OF i :: i•i

REFRIGERATOR :

MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE

(continued next page)

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The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM

WATER ON KITCHEN

FLOOR OR ON

BOYIDM OF FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR o Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered, :

HAS ODOR • .... Fed food

INTERIOR LIGHT • No power at outlet.
DOES NOT LIGHT o Light bulb needs replacing. See page 14.

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

o The drain in bottom of freezer may be clogged. Remove anYice on the freezer bottom

and clean the drain. Refer to page 13.

e If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you may be jamming cubes in the funnel chute.

They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor. :

t_necKiorspol I_ . : ....

o Interior needs cleaning, Refer to page 13. :

i • Defrost water system needs cleaning: : :

o Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.

If you need more help...call, toll free:

GE Answer Center ®

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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ffYou Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page 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 belp._
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, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR

Saveproofoforiginal purchase date such asyour sales slip or cancelled check toestablish warranty period

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Forone year from date oforiginal

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace

any part of the refrigeratorthat
fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington, DeC.tn Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop

or for the service technician's travel

costs to your home°

. ,,, ,,,,,

FULLFIVE_EAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any

part of the sealed refrigerating
system (the compressor,

condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails

because of a manufacturing
defect..

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer Care®
servicers during normal working

hours.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

For the life of the refrigerator, we will
replace, free of charge, any tinted

see-through pan or drawer made
from Lexan ®polycarbonate resin

and furnished with the refrigerator if
the pan or drawer breaks during

normal household use. Drawer covers

are not included. The drawers can be
exchanged at a General Electric

Appliance Parts Mart, Factory Service
Center, or by writing to the address

below.,

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOtNT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE ® SERVICEr

WHAT iS NOT COVERED

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your slate's Attorney General,

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

oService trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or cal!, toll free:
GE Answer Center _

800_626.2000
consumer information service

o Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer_
You are responsible for providing

adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

e Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

= Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Part No. 468332P10
Pub. No. 49-6622

2-90 CG

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